Please note that the current English version of the game only contains content up to Update 1.0.2.6, while the Chinese version (accessible through beta opt-in) contains Update 1.0.3.1.

Art name: Xiaoyao Internal Style

Description: The basic internal style of Xiaoyao Valley with ten levels of mastery. Increases maximum Health and Energy every time it is practiced. Selecting this style in battle will grant minor Health and Energy regeneration.

Effect: Restore 5% Health and 10% Energy each turn.

Status Increase: 60 Health, 40 Energy, 1 Attack, 2 Defense

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned when you first join Xiaoyao Valley.



Art name: Art of the Eastern Sky

Description: An advanced internal style. It increases maximum Health and Energy after each practice.

Prequel description: The Sun rises from the East, without fail and without end. The principles of this art can be summed up as thus. The practitioner's internal energy circulates more smoothly and can be used to boost one's regenerative power. Though it is not a supreme art, its effects are considerable.

Effect: Restore 6% Health and Energy each turn. Increase accuracy for allies within 2 hexes.

Status Increase: 60 Health, 30 Energy, 2 Attack, 6 Defense

Obtained through: Xiaoyao Valley Store

Notes: $2000 in the shop during early November in the first year.



Art name: Art of the Formless

Description: Without a form or trace, the practitioner of this style can emulate all kinds of martial skills from around the world. While using this style, Counter chance is increased significantly, and the user can emulate the attacks of opponents while striking back, provided that the incoming attack is of the same type as the one the user is currently using. Successful evasion grants the Energy-restoring Vigor status.

Effect: Emulate the opponent’s attack to counter (restricted to the same martial art type). Unlimited countering. Accumulate up to 60% counter rate and gain an energy regeneration buff after evading.
*Effect as of the next update: Emulate the opponent’s attack to counter (restricted to the same martial art type). Unlimited countering. Accumulate up to 60% counter rate and restore 10% Energy after countering.

Status Increase: 70 Health, 40 Energy, 2 Attack, 3 Defense

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Earned if all 6 basic statistics are 60 or higher by early May of Year 2.



Art name: Art of Sun and Moon

Description: An advanced internal style of Xiaoyao Valley. Masters of this style can regulate their internal powers of Yin and Yang at will, making themselves formidable foes in combat. Selecting this style in battle will gradually increase Attack and Defense.

Effect: Accumulate up to 400 bonus attack and Defense.

Status Increase: 70 Health, 40 Energy, 3 Attack, 4 Defense

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned if the requirements for Art of the Formless are not met by early May of Year 2.



Art name: Golden Goose Art

Description: Basic internal style of the Taoist Quanzhen Sect. Increases the Qinggong skill every time it is practiced. Selecting this style in battle gradually increases Evasion chance.

Prequel description: An internal style of the Quanzhen Sect that utilizes breathing techniques to cultivate one's agility. With mastery over this art, one can use internal energy to fly about like a golden goose. This art's fame is comparable to that of the Cloud-Ascending Ladder of Wudang.

Effect: Increase evasion by 20%. Movement hex+1. Action level+1.

*Effect as of the next update: Increase evasion by 20%. Movement hex+1. Action level+1. Gain 30% additional attack and 100% accuracy after evading an attack.

Status Increase: 50 Health, 10 Energy, 1 Attack, 1 Defense. 3000 experience for Qinggong.

Obtained through: Xu Ziqi

Notes: Learned at the eastern quarry area in the zone to Luoyang’s east during your visit to Luoyang during the end of February in Year 2.



Art name: Art of Heavenly Dragon

Description: A mysterious internal style of unknown origins. Its name stems from the body's chi circulation paths, the shape of which closely resembles the form of a dragon. Those who have mastered this style have achieved wider chi circulation paths with successful breakthroughs during practice. Selecting this style in battle grants Health and Energy regeneration and increases many attributes such as Attack, Critical chance, Counter chance, and Evasion chance gradually.

Effect: Restore 4% Health and Energy each turn. Accumulate up to 40% attack, counter, evasion and critical chance.

Status Increase: 80 Health, 50 Energy, 2 Attack, 4 Defense

Obtained through: The Painter

Notes: Complete the Painter’s 10 puzzles.



Art name: Art of Poisonous Flame

Description: Originating from the Compendium of Toxicants of the Miao People, this skill's practice requires the legendary poisonous creature, the Seven-colored Overlord. The person who masters this style will be immune to all poison, and the person will be able to poison enemies nearby discretely.

Effect: Poison all enemies up to 2 hexes away. Immunity to poison.

Status Increase: 30 Health, 10 Energy, 3 Attack, 0 Defense. +4 to Poison skill

Obtained through: Shen Lan

Notes: Earned through completion of Shen Lan's poison curing sessions.



Art name: Art of the Chan Lotus

Description: It's rumored that the Sixth Patriach of Chan, Huineng, created this superb Buddhist internal style to bring salvation to his enemies and friends. Using this internal style allows the user to reflect enemies' damage, provides a chance each turn to dispel negative status effect, and increases the Defense of all teammates within two hexes. It is truly impregnable defense.

Prequel description: A Chan internal style with origins tied with Shaolin. It emphazes on cultivating the Buddhist nature of humanity, and was rumored to be authored by a great monk during the Tang Dynasty of China. This art book is not only a martial arts manual, but also a sutra with profound Buddhist teachings. The writings can be interpreted differently by different individuals with different levels of comprehension.

Effect: Reflect damage. Accumulate up to 600 Defense. Chance to clear self of negative effects. Increase the Defense of all allies within two hexes.

Status Increase: 60 Health, 40 Energy, 0 Attack, 15 Defense

Obtained through: Lingxiang (White Horse Temple abbot)

Notes: Earned through an event with Jiang Yu and Dharma-raja Likong in late November of Year 3. Prerequisite: Town stroll event with Jiang Yu in the start of January in Year 3.



Art name: Art of Decaying Flowers

Description: To practice this fearsome style，one must remove his own genitals. After mastering this style, the practitioner will be able to launch lightning-fast attacks and move like a haunting ghostly shadow. Practicing this internal style will greatly increase Qinggong. Selecting this style in battle will increase movement by 1 hex, accumulate Evasion Rate every turn, and grant Killing Momentum, which enables the user to take an additional turn upon defeating enemies.

Effect: Accumulate up to 40% evasion. Killing Momentum with increased energy costs for actions performed under this effect. Movement hex+1. Action level+2.

Status Increase: 50 Health, 20 Energy, 7 Attack, 0 Defense. 1500 experience for Qinggong.

Obtained through: Xiaoyao Valley Store

Notes: $50000 in the shop during early November in the third year.

Art name: Roaring Tiger Art

Description: The trademark internal style of Wang Hu, the Golden Blade. Users of this style can focus energy to release sonic attack resembling the roar of a tiger that can stun enemies-almost on par with Shaolin Temple's Vajra Lion Roar skill. Using this skill in combat will increase Critical chance and Counter chance significantly, and grant the Rage status (+100% Attack) when Health is below 40%.

Prequel description: The tiger roars as the dragon soars-these are the two traditional visual representations for Chinese martial arts. An internal style exclusive to the Wang family of the Golden Blade. As one strikes out, one produces shouts backed with internal force, and is empowered with overwhelming attacks. Though it's quite dominating and unstoppable, it is also difficult to maintain, and the user may find it difficult to face resilient and defensive opponents.

Effect: Accumulate up to 60% critical chance and counter. Rage status (+100% Attack) at less than 40% Health.
*Effect as of the next update: Accumulate up to 60% critical chance and counter. Rage status (+100% Attack) at less than 40% Health. Apply the Breaker debuff (ignore 50% Defense) to the enemy after critical hits.

Status Increase: 50 Health, 20 Energy, 6 Attack, 2 Defense

Obtained through: Wang Hu

Notes: Wang Hu's birthday and blade tournament event available with a blade skill of 70 or higher in the start of February in Year 4.



Art name: Art of the Northern Dark Sea

Description: An ultimate skill from the Xiaoyao Sect which allows the practitioner to absorb other people's energy. This skill can be used both offensively and defensively. When attacking, the user of this style automatically absorbs opponents' Energy. While defending, the user consumes Energy to mitigate damage. When the user's Energy is under 30%, his damage output will increase significantly.

Effect: Absorb 50% of damage dealt as Energy as you attack. Energy offsets 70% of incoming damage. Deal 1.5x damage while Energy is higher than 90%. Deal 3x damage while Energy is below 10%.
Status Increase: N/A (Obtained at proficiency level 10)

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Obtained after going back to Xiaoyao Valley to visit Master Wuxia Zi (with high affection) after proving your innocence on the Devaraja route.



Art name: Xi Sui Jing

Alternate translation: Marrow-cleansing Sutra

Description: As famous as Yijin Jing from the Shaolin Temple, this internal style boasts unrivaled healing capabilities. It contributes to Health and Energy regeneration, rejuvenating the user every turn. When the user's Health is low, incoming damage is reduced. The style allows a chance to remove several debuffs each turn.

Prequel description: A great technique listed alongside the Yijin Jing of Shaolin's seventy-two arts. Training in this art involves developing one's outer toughness, tendons and bones, and then the internal organs to cleanse one's essence. Internal powers are formed as one practices. At the apex of attainment in the art, one can strike out with great power with ease even without marshalling internal energy.

Effect: Restore 12% Health and Energy each turn. Reduce damage by 30% while at less than 50% Health. Chance to remove negative status effect each turn.
*Effect as of the next update: Restore 12% Health and Energy each turn. Attack bonus scaling with current Health/maximum Health ratio. Reduce damage by 30% while at less than 30% Health. Chance to remove negative status effect each turn.

Status Increase: N/A (Obtained at proficiency level 10)

Obtained through: Wuyin (Shaolin Temple abbot)

Notes: Devaraja route only. After obtaining the Yi Jin Jing from Wujie in the desert while signaling Garuda, return it to the abbot at the Shaolin Temple.



Art name: Wave-treading Footwork

Alternate translation: Lingbo Weibu

Description: A lost secret art of Xiaoyao Sect. Its movement patterns correspond with the sixty-four positions of the trigrams. Its movements are completely contrary to conventional principles, and requires a deep reserve of Xiaoyao Sect style internal energy to utilize fully. A skilled practitioner can dodge all kinds of attacks with ease, and grows more powerful with each step.

Effect: Movement hex+10. Action level+10. Increase Evasion chance by 50%. Immune to Dizziness. Restore Energy by 20% of maximum Energy, Cleanse oneself of debuffs, and gain the Insight buff after evading an attack.

Status Increase: 30 Health, 60 Energy, 2 Attack, 3 Defense, 6000 experience for Qinggong.

Obtained through: Mr. Deaf-mutistic Astuteness (Su Xinghe)

Notes: Prerequisites: your character must have learned Art of the Formless, Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan, Xiaoyao Fan Techniques, Peach Blossom Fan Technique, Ultima Three Art, Drunken Quan, Divine Needle of the Medical Monarch, Shower of Shooting Stars, Thunderfire Grenade, Song of Sorrows and Joys of Partings and Meetings, and Peach Punch. Stroll to Xiaoyao Valley at the start of January in Year 4 and win the battle.

Video demonstration

*Available in update 1.0.2.9.



Art name: Nine Yang Divine Art

Description: A long lost supreme internal art supposedly created by Bodhidharma. It combines toughness and flexibility, as well as elements of Yin and Yang. The records state: "Let them be powerful-to me, they are just breeze on the mountains. Let them be aggressive-to me, they are just like moonlight upon the river." Once the practitioner is experienced enough, whenever he is attacked, protective energy is generated boundlessly, making his body nearly invulnerable. Even common strikes can cause tremendous release of power, and the practitioner's internal energy regenerates incredibly quickly.

Prequel description: This art was derived from the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra. It is comprised of ideas from not just Buddhism alone, and incorporates various ideas about the fundamentals of martial arts, so one can utilize it in conjunction with all types of martial skills once mastered. The Nine Yang Divine Art is of the pure Yang affinity, but does not contain only Yang elements. Combining tenderness with toughness, the practitioner can achieve immunity to all types of poison, and can counter all kinds of chilling venom and internal energies of Frigid Yin.

Effect: Every Critical hit causes extra damage equal to 15% of the opponent's Health. 50% of incoming damage is mitigated with Energy. Protect allies within a 1 hex radius. Restore 15% of maximum Health and Energy each turn. If Energy is above 50% of maximum Energy, Cleanse self of all debuffs.

Status Increase: N/A (Obtained at proficiency level 10)

Obtained through: Shang Jingzhong

Notes: Alliance Leader route only. Help the hunter repay his debts in Luoyang. Defeat the black wolf to the right of Tianshan Sect in regular combat or: scare it with bow and arrow (Hunting skill required), throw a rock at it (Hidden Weapon skill required), or roar at it (Internal skill required). Obtain the Silver Snowy Wolf Pelt. Speak with the hunter in the outskirts of Luoyang with Cheater's Dice in your inventory to exchange for a Wolf Pelt Coat. Speak with Zhong (the Tianshan disciple who is ice fishing for catfish at Tianshan Sect) to learn this art in exchange for the coat.

Video demonstration

*Available in update 1.0.2.9.

Note: bonus means bonus % to base move damage.
Refer to this guide for details on status effects.


Art name: Xiaoyao Quan Techniques

Description: The Xiaoyao fist is gentle yet firm; slow yet fast; formless yet solid; capricious yet steady. It is important for the practitioner to master Flexibility. Xiaoyao Quan consists of two moves: Rising Punch and Soaring Roc.

Bonus: Flexibility 50%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Basic skill taught shortly after you join Xiaoyao Valley.


Rising Punch - The first form of Xiaoyao Quan Techniques. Fierce fist strikes "ascend high into the heavens with the winds."
Soaring Roc - The second form of Xiaoyao Quan Techniques. "Boundlessly broad is the roc's back. When it takes flight, its wings hang in the sky like the clouds."



Art name: Finger-guessing Quan

Alternate translation: Rock-paper-scissors Punch

Description: Created by the great hero Nobody, this esoteric art focuses on preemptive strikes and all-out attack. Finger-guessing Quan allows the practitioner to anticipate opponents' moves through listening, so it's important for the user to master Hearing. When one reaches the tenth level of mastery of Finger-guessing Quan, one attains the supreme mastery of fist techniques, but unfortunately no one within the past century had reached that level.

Bonus: Hearing 50%

Obtained through: Qi Li

Notes: During her visit on Year 4’s Chinese Valentine’s Day if romanced.


Finger-changing Quan - The first form of the Finger-changing Quan. An intricate punch that can be transformed into three variations and throw off opponents.
Breaking of Rock Frightens the Heaven - The third form of the Finger-changing Quan. One of the three variation strikes. It focuses power on to the fingers to strengthen the fist that delivers bone-shattering punches.
Invincible Iron Fist - The fifth form of the Finger-changing Quan. A variation from Breaking of Rock Frightens the Heaven. Punch the ground to damage opponents nearby with shockwaves



Art name: Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan

Description: A secret art of the Xiaoyao Sect, its moves are agile, flexible, elegant, beautiful, not to mention deadly. This palm skill was taught to Xuzhu by Tianshan Tonglao. Because most of its practitioners are female, this skill is especially deadly and brutal to compensate for the lack of its users' physical strength. Its moves are: Spring Snow Shock, Trident Thrust, and Snow-melting Warmth.

Bonus: Fist/Palm 50%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: 40 Fist/Palm skill required. Survive 10 turns or win against Master Wuxia Zi in the End of June in Year 2 during the Xiaoyao Valley stroll event.

Video demonstration


Spring Snow Shock - The first form of Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan. "The ancients say that the Spring snow is elusive and esoteric." The soft and light palm movements are unpredictable.
Trident Thrust - The second form of Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan. "Let us drink together while we can, for beyond the Yang Pass lie no acquaintances." Three channels of power are injected into the opponent's body to stifle their energy circulation.
Snow-melting Warmth - The sixth form of Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan. Focus on the fundamentals and breathing techniques to be able to melt snow instantly with internal energy.



Art name: Drunken Quan

Alternate translation: Drunken Fist

Description: Channeling strength with wine as a medium, users of this fist style can can perform moves that are intangible yet solid, or feint unpredictably to confuse enemies. The higher the user's Alcohol skill, the more powerfully they can perform the drunken fist. Drunken Quan consists of the moves Drunken Kicking Frenzy, Flagon Lifting Strike, and Toasting Drunken Step.

Bonus: Alcohol skill 50%

Obtained through: The Drunken Hermit

Notes: Learned by strolling to Wangyou Valley after winning a drinking game, having 100 in alcohol skill, and having maximum affection with the Drunken Hermit.

Video demonstration


Drunken Kicking Frenzy - The fourth form of Drunken Quan, embodying Zhang Guolao of the Eight Immortals. Swinging arms and flinging the goblet, with flurries of kicks.
Flagon Lifting Strike - The sixth form of Drunken Quan, embodying Lü Dongbin of the Eight Immortals. Palms loosely grasped to unleash sustained attacks from two directions.
Toasting Drunken Step - The fifth form of Drunken Quan, embodying He Xiangu of the Eight Immortals. Kicking while falling; lying on the battlefield.

Art name: Soul-eroding Zhang

Alternate translation: Soul-render Palm Strikes

Description: A very sinister palm skill, Soul-eroding Zhang allows its users to shoot venomous energy into enemies' bodies to kill them. Its power is dependent on the Poison skill of the practitioner. There are two moves in this style: Soul Breaker and Devil Crying Strike.

Bonus: Poison 50%

Obtained through: Xuanming Zi

Notes: Choose to learn from Xuanming Zi, having learned the Art of Poisonous Flame.

Video demonstration


Soul Breaker - The first form of Soul-eroding Zhang. Focus poison on to the palm to strike the opponent in the form of thin needles.
Angels Weep and Devils Cry - The second form of Soul-eroding Zhang. Encase the hands in poison to surround the opponent with poisonous clouds.



Art name: Seven-form Moon Worshiper Zhang

Description: Seven-form Moon Worshiper Zhang is a very ancient palm skill that is rumored to be invented by a group of mysterious Moon God cultists. Although this art is very powerful, it can corrupt the mind of weak-minded practitioners and drive them insane. The power of this art is dependent on the Internal skill of the practitioner.

Bonus: Internal 50%

Obtained through: Luoyang main storyline

Notes: Earned after defeating Yaksha's group at Jiang’s birthday celebration in Luoyang.


Gist of the Waning Moon - The first form of Seven-form Moon Worshiper Zhang. The Moon waxes and wanes. Show weak points while striking to lure enemies into traps while hiding one's true power.
Gist of the Full Moon - The second form of Seven-form Moon Worshiper Zhang. The Moon influences tides. Attack with empowered palms-so powerful that it's as if three people struck out together at once.
Gist of the Dark Moon - The seventh form of Seven-form Moon Worshiper Zhang. When the Moon is dark, so is the night. Hide one's strength to plan one's moves.



Art name: Eighteen-form Dragon Subduing Zhang

Description: Eighteen-form Dragon Subduing Zhang is the most powerful palm technique in the world. The practitioner's Toughness skill determines its power. The names of its eighteen moves were derived from the Yi Jing, and include: Soaring Dragon Regrets to Come, Dragon Flying in the Sky, Dragon Fighting in the Wilderness, etc.

Bonus: Toughness 50%

Obtained through: Xiao Yao/Ke Xianglong

Notes: Select to help at the docks during the Hangzhou main questline, treat Xiao Yao to your cooking, and select the Beggar’s Roast Chicken during the cooking competition while having high cooking skill.

Video demonstration


Dragon Flying In the Sky - The second form of Eighteen-form Dragon Subduing Zhang, corresponding with the fifth yao of Yang of the the Qian trigram: "Flying dragon, with a fortuitous position." Take advantage of one's position while in the air to strike downward with force.
Dragon Fighting in the Wilderness - The fifteenth form of Eighteen-form Dragon Subduing Zhang, corresponding with the sixth yao of Yin of the the Kun trigram: "The dragon battles in the wilderness, spilling blood of dark yellow" The forms of the left arm and the right palm are hard to distinguish.
Soaring Dragon Regrets to Come - The first form of Eighteen-form Dragon Subduing Zhang, corresponding with the six yao of Yang of the the Qian trigram: "The regretful high-dragon." The palms each trace a semicircle to project energy forward.



Art name: Buddha's Nine Seals

Description: A mysterious palm art originating from India. The names of its moves were derived from the Heart Sutra, and include Absolution, Annihilation, and Transcendence. The practitioner's appreciation of the world's truths, kindness, and beauty and his Morality determine the power of Buddha's Nine Seals.

Bonus: Morality 30%

Obtained through: Hong Riqing (Dukang Village beggar)

Notes: Giving the beggar money and selecting the manual in the starting village of Dukang.

Video demonstration


Absolution - The first form of the Buddha's Nine Seals. With a pure heart and mind, push out with clasped palms. If the opponent does not resist, all is calm. If the opponent resists at all, unstoppable force awaits.
Annihilation - The third form of the Buddha's Nine Seals. There are eight dukkha in life. Leave behind your wits and pride, and you shall suffer no longer, without desires. Push out clasped palms in a plain motion to overwhelm the opponent with ruthless force.
The Seal of Incomprehensibility - The eighth form of the Buddha's Nine Seals. Incomprehension stems from mortal ties. Incomprehension is worry, and is born from desire. There is no incomprehension without desire, and with the end of desire comes the end of incomprehension.

Art name: Mantis Quan

Description: A secret art of Beastmaster's Manor. Its moves are filled with killing intent and emulate the actions of the preying mantis, and are swift and unpredictable, focusing on attacking opponents' weak points such as the throat and joints. The art consists of three moves: Form of Blocking, Form of Flight, and Form of Capture. The practitioner needs to be proficient in Qinggong to be able to unleash the full power of the art.

Bonus: Qinggong 50%

Obtained through: Beastmaster's Manor

Notes: Learned after successfully completing the hunting for marriage event with Ji Wen.

Video demonstration

Form of Blocking - The first form of Mantis Quan. Emulate mantis arms with palms to deliver three rapid strikes to the opponent's joints.
Form of Flight - The second form of Mantis Quan. Fake-out the enemy and strike him from behind with superior speed as he attacks.
Form of Capture - The seventh form of Mantis Quan. Use both arms to deliver extremely quick strikes to the opponent's vital acupoints and absorb some of their power for oneself. It is the most sublime move of Mantis Quan.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Kyokugenryu Style

Description: A style taught by the mystery man in the underground arena. It can be used to channel internal energy, strengthen one's body, or to release bursts of energy to damage enemies. To learn this art, the practitioner must have a high level of Comprehension, and the art becomes stronger the higher the Internal skill is. The moves of this style include Shoryuken, Senpūkyaku, and Hadouken.

Bonus: Internal 100%

Obtained through: Mystery man

Notes: Prerequisites: Your character must know the Dukang Divine Chicken Techniques and have 100 Comprehension. In the visit to the Luoyang underground arena (during free roam mode), choose "let me think about it," and defeat Wujie.

*Available in update 1.0.2.9.

Art name: Xiaoyao Finger Techniques

Description: Wuxia Zi created this finger technique by imitating the One Yang Finger Techniques of the Duan family. It utilizes the same pure Yang energy as the original art, and although it is less powerful, it is more agile and nimble. The art consists of two moves, One Red Dot and Eight Immortals Giving Directions. The Sight skill of the user determines the power of this art.

Bonus: Sight 40%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned with finger skill of 20 or higher (from doing laundry) and strolling around Xiaoyao Valley in the Start of November of Year 1.


One Red Dot - The first form of Xiaoyao Finger Techniques. Concentrate pure yang energy at the fingertips to shoot at opponent's acupoints. Though it is less powerful than the One Yang Finger Techniques, it is malleable and more flexible.
Eight Immortals Giving Directions - The eighth form of Xiaoyao Finger Techniques. Index fingers strike out in 64 ever-changing ways that opponents will find difficult to counter.



Art name: One Yang Finger Techniques

Description: This art allows the user to focus Yang Energy onto the finger to shoot at enemies' acupoints. This art requires a solid foundation in the Internal skill in order to strike down enemies from afar. Practicing One Yang Finger Techniques requires comprehensive knowledge of the meridians and the acupoint system of the human body. The higher the user's Medical skill is, the more powerful the One Yang Finger Techniques the user can unleash.

Bonus: Medical 50%

Obtained through: Li Weizhi

Notes: Event triggered through strolling at the lake early in Year 3. Choose to sneak in at night, and either break in with Qinggong, or with poison skills.

Video demonstration


Banishing Darkness - The basic technique of One Yang Finger Techniques. Focus pure yang energy to attack opponent's vital acupoints, severely injuring enemies. It can also be used to assist allies.
Solemn Promise - Scatter pure energy to strike out at the nine major vital acupoints of the opponent in a rapid sequence, to render him weak and immobile. This move can also be used to transfer energy to allies to rejuvenate them.



Art name: Nine Yin Dragon Claw Techniques

Description: Created by combining the Nine Yin Bones Claw Techniques of the Black Wind Twin Rascals and Dragon Claw Techniques of the Shaolin Temple, this technique focuses on subduing enemies. Its moves are ephemeral yet rigid; gentle yet rough. When one achieves mastery of this technique, one can control the flow of his energy freely to attack. Practicing this technique requires a deep understanding in Poison.

Bonus: Poison 50%

Obtained through: Xuanming Zi

Notes: Learned in Year 4, it is the second technique learned from Xuanming Zi.


Candle Dragon Weeping in the Sky - The first form of Nine Yin Dragon Claw Techniques. "The deity of Mount Bell is named Torch Shade. When this deity's eyes look out there is daylight, and when he shuts his eyes there is night." Concentrate toxins on to claws to swipe skyward.
Howling Chilly Wind - The fourth form of Nine Yin Dragon Claw Techniques. Howl skyward to release toxins from one's body instantly.
Lunar Soul Breaker - The ninth form of Nine Yin Dragon Claw Techniques. With the power of five fingers, break through the toughest defenses to pierce heads and hearts with lethal strikes.



Art name: Rapid Stream Finger Techniques

Description: Originating from the Manual of Decaying Flowers, this technique emphasizes on rapid finger strikes that bring death to enemies before they can even react. Due to the art's fast striking speed, it requires high levels of Sight to ensure accuracy.

Bonus: Sight 50%

Obtained through: Young Heroes’ Tournament

Notes: A prize selection option during the Young Heroes Tournament during the end of December in Year 3.


Three Thousand Feet Plunging Strike - The first form of Rapid Stream Finger Techniques. Hover in the fog and clouds to hit the opponent's vital points with speed.
Galaxy fall to ninth empyrean - The second form of Rapid Stream Finger Techniques. Energy is unleashed through the fingers to fill the universe.
Flying Arc Force - The third form of Rapid Stream Finger Techniques. Use techniques on oneself to increase energy circulation in order to become more agile.

Art name: Hexameridian Fingersword

Alternate translation: Sphygmic Sixcalibur

Description: Hexameridian Fingersword is the secret art of the Duan family of Dali, allowing its users to shoot out extremely powerful invisible sword chi from their fingers. It is renowned as the top secret martial art in Wulin. Learning the Hexameridian Fingersword requires the practitioner to possess a great deal of internal energy, so one's Internal skill determines the power of the technique. When the user reaches the tenth level of mastery of this art, he can manipulate all six chi swords and become undefeatable.

Bonus: Internal 50%

Obtained through: Lan Ting/A Wall

Notes: Earned through an event if basic skills are at 100.

Video demonstration


A Hail of Chi Swords - Rotate fingers to release hundreds of bolts of deadly sword energy.
Hexameridian Killing Stroke - Enclose fingers to concentrate energy into a great energy sword to deliver a devastating strike.



Art name: Shaoshang Finger Sword

Description: This style allows the practitioner to release chi swords from the Shaoshang acupoint. The user's Internal skill determines the power of the technique. People proficient in energy manipulation can use the six chi swords to dominate Wulin, but unfortunately you only managed to master one type of chi sword.

Bonus: Internal 30%

Obtained through Lan Ting/A Wall

Notes: Earned if not qualified for Hexameridian Fingersword during the event with Lan Ting, but knew One Yang Finger beforehand.


A Hail of Chi Swords - Point the thumb to release tens of bolts of deadly sword energy.



Art name: Peach-Punch

Alternate translation: Peach-stealing Monkey Style / Nut-shot

Description: A type of monkey striking techniques. Its moves emulate the behavior of monkeys, and only those with a high level of Comprehension are able understand the mindset of monkeys in order to unleash the technique's full power.

Bonus: Comprehension 100%

Obtained through: A monkey

Notes: During the visit to Wangyou Valley in the end of April in Year 2, drink everything the Drunken Hermit offers (45+ alcohol skill required) to earn a special drink (don’t drink it), and then share it with the monkey to the northwest near the Floriculturist.

Video demonstration


Monkey Kid's Grasping Peach - The first form of Peach Punch. Form claws with the hands to grab the peach while climbing a tree.
Monkey Kid's Ripping Peach - The second form of Peach Punch. Spot a peach and pull to retrieve it.
Monkey Kid's Breaking Peach - The third form of Peach Punch. The peach in hand-squeeze until it breaks.



Art name: Eight-form Entangling Claw

Description: A secret art recorded in the Compendium of Toxicants. The user concentrates the toxins in his body in his fingernails to perform persistent attacks, gradually wearing opponents down to be consumed by poison. The art is comprised of three moves: Methodical Unravelling, Intricate Web, and Hanging by a Thread. The higher the user's poison skill is, the more powerful the art is.

Bonus: Poison 50%

Obtained through: Lan Ting/Shen Lan

Notes: One of the reward options after winning a battle against Venom after choosing to wait and watch and winning against Shen Lan as Lan Ting in a stroll event at the forest involving Shen Lan and Lan Ting after learning the Art of Poisonous Flame from Shen Lan.

Methodical Unravelling - The first form of Eight-form Entangling Claw. With toxins concentrated on the fingers and claws, gradually wear down the internal energy of the enemy with poison.
Intricate Web - The third form of Eight-form Entangling Claw. Attack lower sections with slashes and set up counterattacks with lures.
Hanging by a Thread - The seventh form of Eight-form Entangling Claw. Twin claws fly out to attack the opponent all over and inject poison into their bloodstream in order to paralyze them.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Dukang Divine Chicken Techniques

Alternate translation: Fowl-play

Description: The martial art techniques that the Chicken God of Dukang taught you. After experiencing repeated demonstrations by Master Rooster, you finally mastered this art. The power of this art is dependent on the Comprehension of the practitioner. Its moves include Rising Poultry Tyrant of Mt. Lu and Seven-form Phoenix Claw Strikes.

Bonus: Comprehension 100%

Obtained through: Dukang Village chicken.

Notes: In the battle with the chickens in Dukang Village, trigger a special inner monologue while at low Health. Repeat this in a second battle and win. In the third battle, survive until turn 10 to learn this technique.

*Available in update 1.0.2.9.

Art name: Xiaoyao Swordsmanship

Description: Xiaoyao Swordsmanship's moves emphasize on its user being light and agile, and being neither too fast nor too slow, just like a celestial flitting about. To maximize the power of this swordsmanship, one needs to have a profound foundation of the Qinggong skill. Xiaoyao Swordsmanship has two moves: Moonlight Thrust and Brandish in Turbulent Cloud.

Bonus: Qinggong 30%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: One of the basic starting skills learned shortly after joining Xiaoyao Valley.


Moonlight Thrust - The first form of Xiaoyao Swordsmanship. A simple sword thrust hides Xiaoyao Valley's exclusive energy manipulation art within to keep the user brimming with vitality.
Brandish in Turbulent Cloud - The fourth form of Xiaoyao Swordsmanship. Augment sword stabs with energy and damage enemies even if strikes barely graze them.



Art name: Four Guardian Beasts Swordsmanship

Alternate translation: Swordsmanship of the First King

Description: Wuxia Zi invented this secret Xiaoyao Valley art with inspiration from his knowledge of the four Divine Beasts. The power of this technique is dependent on the practitioner's Sword skill. The art consists of the moves Howling Azure Dragon, Blazing Phoenix in Flight, and Steady as a Mountain.

Bonus: Sword 20%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned through a strolling event in the End of June in Year 2 with a sword skill of at least 40. Survive 10 turns or win against Master Wuxia Zi during the stroll event in Xiaoyao Valley.


Howling Azure Dragon - The first form of Four Guardian Beasts Swordsmanship. Draw inspiration from the Azure Dragon of the Four Divine Symbolic Beasts to strike out with energy-empowered sword strikes at opponents' weak points, accompanied with wind and thunder.
Blazing Phoenix in Flight - The third form of Four Guardian Beasts Swordsmanship. Draw inspiration from the Vermillion Bird of the Four Divine Symbolic Beasts to sweep with flaming energy-empowered sword strikes.
Steady as a Mountain - The fourth form of Four Guardian Beasts Swordsmanship. Draw inspiration from the Black Turtle of the Four Divine Symbolic Beasts to utilize energy in a defensive and healing stance, repelling any attacking enemy.



Art name: Seven-form Affection Swordsmanship

Description: This is the sword style created by the Sword Saint in his early days. Every single move in the Seven-form Affection Swordsmanship professes the affection of the practitioner for his loved one. The stronger the feelings, the more powerful the skill. The style's moves include Misty Rain, Heaven's Mercy, and Affection that Runs Deep. The skill's power is determined by the practitioner's Flower skill.

Bonus: Flower 50%

Obtained through: The Sword Saint

Notes: At the end of Ren Qingxuan’s romantic route, say that the Sword Saint is stronger than Master Wuxia Zi.


Misty Rain - "The river water of Spring is clear and greener than the sky. Travelers can fall asleep to the sounds of rain on decorated boats. The liquor-vending maiden of Jiangnan is beautiful, with arms white as snow..."
Heaven's Mercy - "Part from embrace with sadness. If the heavens were to be merciful, this love will endure. How are these sentiments? Gentle as silk and everlasting..."
Affection that Runs Deep - "Married as adults; trusting and loving; joyous times always; lovely being with you..."



Art name: Schools of Thoughts Swordsmanship

Alternate translation: The Philosophers' Sword

Description: The Schools of Thoughts Swordsmanship integrates various schools of thoughts into swordsmanship, dividing them into three moves: Form of Confucianism, Form of Taoism, and Form of Moism. The higher the practitioner's Calligraphy skill, the more powerful the technique is.
Bonus: Calligraphy 35%

Obtained through: A treasure chest

Notes: In Huashan, near the southeast. Combat experience of 200 required to learn.


Form of Confucianism - The first form of Schools of Thoughts Swordsmanship. Kong Fuzi advised benevolence, righteousness, humility, integrity, and honor. Three flowing sword flourishes strike true.
Form of Taoism - The second form of Schools of Thoughts Swordsmanship. Daoism revolves around the concept of wu wei. The unmoving are of the Yin affinity, and the moving are of the Yang affinity. Brandish the flower-plucking sword to stab and incorporate the energy of the opponent into oneself.
Form of Moism - The third form of Schools of Thoughts Swordsmanship. Mozi promoted non-aggression, and recommended support for what benefits society and elimination of what harms society. Traverse through the air to strike all around oneself.

Art name: Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship

Alternate translation: Nine-form Swordsmanship of Loneliness

Description: "Defeat the formful with the formless." Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship emphasizes on the concept of "break." The sword style focuses on predicting opponents' moves preemptively to counter and defeat their every move. As one gains mastery of Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship, one can gradually learn how to break more types of techniques, until one reaches a point where one is undefeatable. The power of this technique is dependent on the user's Comprehension.

Prequel description: The sword art created by the Sword Devil from years past, the Defeat-seeking Loner. It can counter and defeat all martial arts in the world. You were able to acquire this skill from the sword marks left in Swordsmith's Manor by the great hero Linghu.

Bonus: Comprehension 40%

Obtained through: Hong Riqing (Dukang Village beggar)

Notes: One of the reward options for giving money to the beggar at Dukang Village. 150 martial knowledge required to learn.

Video demonstration


Form of Brandish - The first form of Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship. Sword flowery with openings to draw out the weak point of the opponent and to counterattack with a backward thrust. This move is effective during single combat.
Form of Rising - The second form of Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship. Sword flowery with endless movements that resembles retreat while actually advancing. Strike multiple times after jumping into the air suddenly. This move is effective at defeating battle formations comprised of multiple opponents.
Form of Chaos - The third form of Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship. Longsword sweeps without pause, and snags away opponents' weapons to leave their vitals susceptible. This move is effective for breaking free of being surrounded.



Art name: Evil-warding Swordsmanship

Alternate translation: Bixie Swordsmanship

Description: A sword art once highly coveted by all a hundred years ago. It was once lost, but the Swordsmith's Manor was able to create a copy of the art manual by chance, combining the art with the secret Ren family technique of energy absorption to pass it down to future generations.
However, to practice this sword art, one must remove one's genitals. To prevent people from practicing this art haphazardly, the Ren family sealed the technique into the Bixie Sword it forged. Its moves include Flute Played Upon the River, Swallow Flies Through Willow, and Sweep Away Demons. The power of this art is dependent on the Internal skill of the user.

Bonus: Internal 60%

Special cost: Loss of one's male reproductive organs

Obtained through: Swordsmith's Manor

Notes: Select the 3rd option at Swordsmith's Manor during the sword trial event (requires knowledge of the Art of Poisonous Flame and maximum affection with Ximen Feng+you must also side with Ximen Feng and convince Qi Lao and Qi Li to yield in an event) to obtain the Bixie (Evil-warding) Sword. Choose to stay at home to practice this art during Chinese Valentine's Day in Year 4 and defeat the phantom of the sword. Prerequisite: Romance no one.

Video demonstration

Flute Played Upon the River - The thirteenth form of Evil-warding Swordsmanship. Fly up to deliver two swift ephemeral strikes in midair. The sword is imbued with energy-absorbing techniques and can absorb the opponent's internal energy upon contact.
Swallow Flies Through Willow - The thirty-sixth form of Evil-warding Swordsmanship. Utilize internal energy to boost one's speed and move so quickly as to create ghostly mirror images. In front of the enemy in one moment, and behind them in the next.
Sweep Away Demons - The seventy-first form of Evil-warding Swordsmanship. Reciting sword techniques, fly up to sweep across the ground. Empower oneself with internal energy to be able to give effective pursuit to enemies.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Golden Snake Swordsmanship

Description: A secret art recorded in the Compendium of Toxicants. The sword of the experienced practitioner can seemingly transform into a living snake, striking in unpredictable ways and making it difficult for opponents to defend themselves. Its moves include Golden Snake Tongue Lash,
Feinting Snake Shadow, and Manic Dance of the Golden Snake. The power of the art is dependent on the user's Flexibility.

Bonus: Flexibility 40%

Obtained through: Lan Ting/Shen Lan

Notes: One of the reward options after winning a battle against Venom after choosing to wait and watch and winning against Shen Lan as Lan Ting in a stroll event at the forest involving Shen Lan and Lan Ting after learning the Art of Poisonous Flame from Shen Lan.

Video demonstration

Golden Snake Tongue Lash - The first form of Golden Snake Swordsmanship. The long sword fans out like the the tongue of the venomous snake, delivering a lethal strike after sensing the surroundings.
Feinting Snake Shadow - The third form of Golden Snake Swordsmanship. The shadow of the bow in the cup, mistaken for a snake. Slash three times like a menacing shadow in one fluid motion.
Manic Dance of the Golden Snake - The tenth form of Golden Snake Swordsmanship. Attack wildly with a poisoned sword. The chaotic movements hide the fact that the opponent's weak point has already been determined.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.

Art name: Xiaoyao Broadsword Techniques

Alternate translation: Xiaoyao Saber Techniques, Xiaoyao Blade Techniques

Description: The moves of Xiaoyao Broadsword Techniques are rigid and unyielding-they are ferocious and emphasize on all-out offense. A high toughness skill is required to fully unleash the potential of this technique. There are two moves in this technique: Crimson Naga Slash and Blade Wave.

Bonus: Toughness 20%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Basic skill learned shortly after joining Xiaoyao Valley.


Crimson Naga Slash - The first form of Xiaoyao Broadsword Techniques. "In the northern dark sea there is a great fish called Kun. Its size is vast beyond imagination." A combo of endless sweeps along with a ground-shaking strike.
Blade Wave - The third form of Xiaoyao Broadsword Techniques. "If one were to flow along the natural progression of the universe with the six primordial forces to traverse the realm of the formless, one needs to rely on naught else." Carefree and unbound-the blade of Xiaoyao.



Art name: Wuji Broadsword Techniques

Alternate translation: Blade of Infinity

Description: A superb martial art of Xiaoyao Valley. Boundless is the foundation of Wuji in the universe, taking form even before the state of Taiji. Wuji Broadsword Techniques may appear to be chaotic and disorderly, but in truth it reflects the fundamental principles of Taoism. The power of Wuji Broadsword Techniques is dependent on the practitioner's Blade skill.

Bonus: Blade 20%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned in the Xiaoyao Valley stroll event during the End of June in Year 2 with at least 40 skill in blade. Survive 10 turns or win against Master Wuxia Zi.

Video demonstration


Turning Point - The first form of Wuji Broadsword Techniques. "Things tend to reverse when they reach either the positive or negative extremities." With a swing of the great blade, the clouds are parted to reveal the Sun.
Endless Infinity - The second form of Wuji Broadsword Techniques. "Beyond Infinity, there is Infinity beyond." Two slashes from the blade split the heavens and earth.
Ultimate Wuji - The third form of Wuji Broadsword Techniques. "The origin of all;" "transform essence into energy;" "be freed from worry;" "become one with nature;" Clear of mind, free from mundane thoughts.



Art name: Ox-dissecting Broadsword Techniques

Alternate translation: Master Chef's Ox-cutting Blade Style

Description: Wang Rong invented this technique from her knowledge of cooking, and consequently the power of this technique is dependent on the Cooking skill of the practitioner. The moves of this art include Blade of Practice, Annual Cleaver Pro-Cut, and Intelligent Blade.

Bonus: Cooking 50%

Obtained through: Wang Rong

Notes: Acquired after you see Wang Rong off from Xiaoyao Valley in April of Year 3, if your cooking skill is at least 60 and your broadsword skill is at least 70.


Blade of Practice - The first form of Ox-dissecting Broadsword Techniques. "An ordinary chef changes blades every month because the old ones break." See things as oxes to cut along their bones.
Annual Cleaver Pro-Cut - The second form of Ox-dissecting Broadsword Techniques. "A good chef changes blades every year because the old ones wear down." See things as oxes to slice their tendons and flesh.
Intelligent Blade - The third form of Ox-dissecting Broadsword Techniques. "(A master chef) can utilize just one thin blade always to cut into the hidden gaps in the bodies of oxes to transform them into little pieces almost in an instant."



Art name: Thunder Broadsword Techniques

Alternate translation: Shocking Blade

Description: The unique blade skill of Thunder Hall. Each strike of this skill is accompanied by the sound of thunder, hence its name. Its power is dependent on the Blade skill of its practitioner.

Bonus: Blade 30%

Obtained through: Qin Hongshang

Notes: Learned if Jing Ji is defeated during the event in early January of Year 4.


Thunder Fall - The first form of Thunder Broadsword Techniques. A shocking bolt of thunder on flat lands. A powerful head-splitting strike.
Thunderous Rapid Slash - The second form of Thunder Broadsword Techniques. Ever-changeful quick repeated slashes.
Rolling Thunder - The third form of Thunder Broadsword Techniques. Overwhelming strike accompanied with the sounds of thunder aimed at the head to catch the opponent off guard.

Art name: Hu’s Broadsword Techniques

Description: The secret art of the famed Hu family of Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain from a hundred years ago. Its moves are ingenious, combining ferocity and agility, as well as feints and solid strikes, reminiscent of the concept of Taiji's Yin and Yang. The technique is comprised of three moves: Hide broadsword around, Get Close and Strike at Heart, and Door Shutting Iron Fan Blade. A high level of Blade skill is required to unleash the full potential of this technique.

Bonus: Blade 40%

Obtained through: Hu

Notes: Gained in an event with maximum affection with Hu and at least 50 in Alcohol skill.

Video demonstration


Hide Broadsword Around - The first form of the Hu’s Broadsword Techniques. A dance of blade with precise locations for the flourishes to respond to attacks from any direction with efficient counters.
Entangling Heart Striking Blade - The third form of the Hu’s Broadsword Techniques. Lower the blade to gather power and unleash it at dangerous and astonishing but opportune moments.
Door Shutting Iron Fan Blade - The fifth form of the Hu’s Broadsword Techniques. A shove and a horizontal hold-the reality and the void interwoven. Use the blade edge to knock away the opponent's weapon, and put up an impenetrable guard.



Art name: Blade of Mercy

Description: One of Shaolin Temple's seventy-two great arts. Its moves are smooth and gentle, focusing on defense, and attacking foes' joints with the back of the blade mostly to subdue them rather than kill them-hence its name. Its moves are Moving Lecture, There's Always the Chance to Turn Back, and To Become a Buddha. The practitioner's Morality determines the power of the techniques.

Bonus: Morality 25%

Obtained through: Wujie/Xu Zhen

Notes: Learned after you help Xu Zhen defeat Wujie in a stroll event at the market. Prerequisites: Help Xu Zhen defeat Black Wind Fortress minions in a stroll event at the market, help Xu Zhen and Lu Shaolin defeat beggars in a stroll event at the market, and encounter Wujie in a stroll event in the forest.

Moving Lecture - The first form of Blade of Mercy. "Zhu Daosheng travels to Mount Huqiu, taking stones as his students. As he teaches of the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra, the stones all nod their heads." Reciting the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra, use precise footwork and the blade to repel the opponent's weapon, without making follow-up attacks.
There's Always the Chance to Turn Back - The second form of Blade of Mercy. "The sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore." Kick the opponent's wrist and turn to slash around to disarm the surrounding enemies. This move may appear to be aggressive, but is in fact carefully controlled to only rid opponents of their weapons.
To Become a Buddha - The third form of Blade of Mercy. "A wrongdoer achieves salvation as soon as he gives up evil." Call out Buddhist teachings and become a whirling dervish of blade, using strong internal powers to protect allies and neutralize foes. The more powerful the attacks of opponents are, the more power the counter-force they experience.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.

Art name: Xiaoyao Staff Techniques

Description: The staff technique that Wuxia Zi and Xiao Xiao created together decades ago. Emphasizing on agile footwork and dexterous staff maneuvers, this staff skill requires high levels of Qinggong to unleash its full potential. The moves of the skill may appear to be simple, but they hide great power within, and a master of the technique can repel enemies with ease. The moves of this skill are Windward Cloud and Fairyland in the Dream.

Bonus: Qinggong 30%

Obtained through: Tianshan Disciple

Notes: Give 3 pieces of mink (gathered from the fast cat-like creatures in blue spheres during hunting) to the Tianshan disciple (dressed in white) in Luoyang to obtain this technique.


Windward Cloud - The first form of Xiaoyao Staff Techniques. A simple staff swing that can be changed around on the fly for every situation. It can block weapons and knock foes in the head, along with many other possibilities.
Fairyland in the Dream - The fourth form of Xiaoyao Staff Techniques. Create steam around one's body with internal energy and damage the foe's internal energy flow and refresh oneself with a strike while enveloped in mist.



Art name: Drunken Staff Techniques

Description: Channels power with alcohol to unleash inconspicuous yet powerful strikes, with misdirects and traps the user lures enemies with to take advantage of openings. The power of the art is determined by the user's Alcohol skill, and is divided into three moves: Carefree Stupor, Vast Drunken World, and Drunken Butterfly.

Bonus: Alcohol skill 50%

Obtained through: Young Heroes’ Tournament

Notes: One of the prize selections in the Young Heroes’ Tournament during the end of December in Year 3.


Drink to Forget - The first form of Drunken Staff Techniques. A generous swig. Though it seems like the user is full of openings, he has already anticipated all possible incoming attacks and is ready to answer them with instinctive staff strikes.
Inebriation In The Cosmos - The third form of Drunken Staff Techniques. Drink up everything in the cup. Internal energy flows endlessly, and the shadowlike staff moves around swiftly to strike all around.
Intoxicated Butterfly - The fifth form of Drunken Staff Techniques. "Is Zhuang Zhou dreaming of being the butterfly, or is the butterfly dreaming of being Zhuang Zhou?" Immersed in the land of liquor to transcend life and death-the essence of the Drunken Staff.



Art name: Dog-Beating Staff Techniques

Description: The Dog-Beating Staff Techniques is a secret art of the Beggars' Sect, and only those with especially high Comprehension can successfully learn this art. The art's moves are agile and nimble, and when combined with their countless feints, it is difficult for opponents to defend themselves. The power of this art is dependent on Qinggong (Mew's note: not really). Its moves are named Whack the Fierce Dog with a Staff, Territory-marking Style, and Dogless World.

Bonus: Comprehension 40%

Obtained through: Hong Riqing (Dukang Village beggar)

Notes: One of the choices in the Dukang Village beggar quest.

Video demonstration


Whack the Fierce Dog with a Staff - One of the moves of the Splitting Techniques of Dog-Beating Staff Techniques. Fly up with the aid of the bamboo staff to strike the opponent over the head.
Territory-marking Style - One of the moves of the Turning Techniques of Dog-Beating Staff Techniques. Swivel the staff around continuously and strike unpredictably while swiveling.
Dogless World - The final move of the Splitting Techniques of Dog-Beating Staff Techniques. Gather power into a strong jumping attack, causing death or injury to enemies nearby.

Art name: Tang Overlord Spear

Alternate translation: Tang Family's Conquering Qiang Techniques

Description: The Tang family's famous qiang skill. It was once ranked at the top of all weapon techniques. Its moves combine the strengths of Taizu Staff Techniques, Yang Family's Qiang Techniques, and Yue Family's Qiang Techniques, with every move focused on offense. When one reaches the peak of the technique's mastery, not even countless swarms of opponents can come close to the user without dying. The higher the Reputation of the practitioner, the more powerful the technique is.

Bonus: Reputation 8%

Obtained through: Shi Yan

Notes: Retrieve Shi Yan (located near the antique shop after speaking with Xu Ziyi twice)’s treasured eagle crown (located at Vernal Delights in a chest) for her during the visit to Hangzhou.

Video demonstration


Windless Wave - The first form of the Tang Overlord Spear. A simple stabbing move-the merciful calm before the storm.
Spear Piercing the Central - The ninth form of the Tang Overlord Spear. Fly up in the air with the qiang and strike downward with meteoric force.
Back Thrust - The final form of the Tang Overlord Spear. Slide the long qiang around the back, leaving one's back exposed to draw in the enemy, and seize the opportunity to pierce the opponent in the front. The penetrating power of the strike is augmented by the user's turning motion. (Prequel description: One of the great skills of the Tang family. Feign defeat to suddenly turn to attack the opponent. It's rumored that if one is skilled with this move, one can poke someone to death even without a spearhead.)

Art name: Xiaoyao Shadowless Steps

Description: This skill is named for the concept of unrestrained roving in the vast world. The skill's moves are fierce and agile, just like the saying "ferocious like a tiger and nimble like a dragon." The skill consists of two moves: Tiger Eating Mountain and Forest and Dragon Soaring River and Sea. The power of the art is dependent on the practitioner's Qinggong.

Bonus: Qinggong 50%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned from Wuxia Zi in the Start of November of Year 1 with a leg skill of 20 or higher (from carrying water).


Dragon Soaring River and Sea - The first form of Xiaoyao Shadowless Steps. The footwork resembles that of a playful traveling dragon journeying around the seas.
Tiger Eating Mountain and Forest - The second form of Xiaoyao Shadowless Steps. The legwork resembles that of a hungry prowling tiger lurking around the mountains.



Art name: Foshan Shadowless Kick

Description: This martial art skill originated from the Guangdong region, and allows its practitioner to unleash flurries of kicks in mid-air, with increasing striking speed until the foe is defeated. Qinggong determines the power of this martial art. After several centuries, a martial arts master named Huang Feihong fought back against foreign oppression using this skill.

Bonus: Qinggong 50%

Obtained through: Event

Notes: Year 2 Early October event.

Video demonstration


The Unexpected - The first form of Foshan Shadowless Kick. A basic move that is the foundation of Foshan Shadowless Kick, with no visible tells before being unleashed to leave opponents with no time to react.
Foshan Shadowless Kick - The seventh form of Foshan Shadowless Kick. Jump high to deliver a series of kicks to disrupt the opponent's energy flow.



Art name: Requiem Kick

Description: Once a lost art, this leg techniques somehow found its way into the Beggars' Sect. Its moves flow so continuously that there aren't any gaps between them. This technique focuses on attacking enemies' vital acupoints, and requires a high level of Leg skill to reach maximum effectiveness.

Bonus: Leg 50%

Obtained through: Event

Notes: Stroll event at the end of January in Year 4 involving battling beggars and Fu Jianhan (100 affection with Yang Yun, Ren Jiannan, and Fu Jianhan required).


Ghostly Parting Ways - The first form of Requiem Kick. Spring forward to strike down enemies.
Dust to Dust - The second form of Requiem Kick. Support oneself with both hands to perform agile kicks backwards, targeting the opponent's acupoints.
Ashes to Ashes - The third form of Requiem Kick. Spinning kicks that alternate between kicking upwards and downwards.



Art name: Wind God Leg Techniques

Description: Created with inspiration from the idea of invisible gale, this kicking technique emphasizes on speed and might. No one knows the true origins of this skill. Only a master of the Leg skill can use this technique to the best effect.

Bonus: Leg 50%

Obtained through: A chest

Notes: Near a house to the North on the Leshan Buddha map.

Video demonstration


Wind-catching and Shadow-seizing Style - The first form of Wind God Leg Techniques. Sweep across the ground like a swift gale. The basic move of Wind God Leg Techniques that is good for training kicking speed and power.
Tough Grass in the Storm - The second form of Wind God Leg Techniques. Kick three times in rapid succession. Not only are these kicks extremely fast, they are also quite powerful.
Thunder Storm - The third form of Wind God Leg Techniques. A series of nine wild and destructive kicks that render anyone hit dead or severely injured. This is one of the top moves of Wind God Leg Techniques.

Art name: Slice of Life

Alternate translation: Mark of Life and Death

Description: A secret hidden weapon art of the Xiaoyao Sect which channels chilling energy to freeze water into ice slices instantly to shoot at enemies. Around a hundred years ago, this hidden weapon art was feared by everyone in Wulin, but
presently many parts of this art have been lost, and it no longer has the effect of causing people great pain and itching for the rest of their lives. This skill's power is dependent on the Internal skill of the practitioner.

Bonus: Internal 40%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned from Wuxia Zi with a high enough tea skill (60) (from brewing tea) and high enough internal (50) skill.

Video demonstration


The Frozen Tear - The basic skill of Slice of Life. The tear-like ice formed from water is flung to disrupt the enemy's energy flow.
The Frozen Flesh and Blood - The intermediate skill of Slice of Life. Infuse chilling internal energy on to the ice projectile and freeze the enemy to damage and immobilize them.



Art name: Shower of Shooting Stars

Description: The unique hidden weapon art of Ju Sou. Its striking speed is very fast, and its projectiles resemble shooting stars in the sky, making it almost impossible for the enemies to dodge the attacks. The power of this skill is determined by the Chess skill.

Bonus: Chess 35%

Obtained through: Ju Sou

Notes: Visit Ju Sou in Wangyou Valley a certain number of times.


Downpour of Stars - The first form of Shower of Shooting Stars. Jump high to rain difficult-to-avoid hidden weapons down on enemies.
A Little Spark Kindles a Great Fire - The fourth form of Shower of Shooting Stars. With a floating form, throw out hidden weapons like fiery stars to strike the opponent's eyes.
Splash of Starfall - The sixth form of Shower of Shooting Stars. Placing one's hands on the ground to support oneself, spin around to throw hidden weapons at the joints and vital points of surrounding enemies.



Art name: Li’s Throwing Knife Techniques

Description: The original art was once ranked third on the list of all weapon techniques. The hidden weapon art that exists in the present day is only an imitation created by the Tang Clan. The technique is known for its accuracy with carefully calculated lethal strikes. The practitioner must have a high level of Sight to capture targets' movements precisely.

Prequel description: Li's Throwing Knife Techniques of legends. Only Li's Mother's Throwing Knife Technique surpasses it.

Bonus: Sight 50%

Obtained through: Tang Zhonghui

Notes: Complete the Tang Clan quest (investigating the case of the dead beggars) in Chengdu successfully; 90 Sight required.

Video demonstration


Lock-on - The revision the Tang Clan made to Li’s Throwing Knife Techniques in the hopes of addressing the issue of not attacking frequently enough against multiple opponents. It eschews aiming in order to throw out as many knives as possible to achieve victory, but has inferior power and accuracy compared to the original art as a result.
Quick Draw - The famed signature skill of Li Xunhuan. The original technique is extremely difficult to master, and the Tang Clan could only use its imagination to recreate it. After calculating the opponent's position with precision, perform a lethal knife throw at the opponent's vital point.



Art name: Thunderfire Grenade

Description: An unique gunpowder weapon skill of Thunder Hall. It is so powerful that it can destroy a metal gate wrought from dark steel. Anyone caught inside its blast is sure to be blown into pieces. The ammunition for this skill is very complicated to manufacture, and requires high level of Identification skill, lest the user hurts himself.

Bonus: Appraisal 40%

Obtained through: Ju Sou

Note: Learned from Ju Sou at Wangyou Valley after finishing his events with 60 hidden weapons skill.


Ash of Thunder Fire - The third form of Thunderfire Grenade. Toss out inferior gunpowder bombs. Although they aren't too powerful, the loud sounds they make when they explode startle enemies and fill them with fear.
Thunderbolt Burst - The ninth form of Thunderfire Grenade. Throw a lot of Thunderfire Grenades everywhere and cause death and devastation all around with destructive blasts.

Art name: Poisonous Blood Bomb

Description: A martial arts technique you created alongside Shen Lan. After infusing toxins from the Seven-colored Overlord into one's bloodstream, one can shoot out poisonous blood as projectile attacks. On top of the toxicity of the blood, the power of this art also lies in hard impacts comparable to those made with metal projectiles made possible with exacting tossing techniques. The art consists of three moves: Bloody Flying Flower, Chaotic Disturbance, and River Runs Red. The Poison skill of the user determines the art's power.

Bonus: Poison 40%

Obtained through: Shen Lan

Notes: In the stroll event in the forest (available between Year 2 middle of November and Year 3 end of April) (Requires 10+ affection with Lan Ting+must have helped her recover her hairpin in Hangzhou), help Shen Lan (or wait and see, and then let Lan Ting be defeated), and then defeat Venom. You'll learn this skill automatically in a event during the end of January in Year 4 if your medical skill is 70+.

Bloody Flying Flower - The first form of Poisonous Blood Bomb. Compress blood into bullets and toss them. They are especially good at targetting opponent's feet and have good penetrating power to disable the feet instantly with a huge burst of blood.
Chaotic Disturbance - The second form of Poisonous Blood Bomb. Spray blood upwards to bring about a poisonous fog.
River Runs Red - The third form of Poisonous Blood Bomb. Create hard orbs from poisonous blood to ravage enemies with continuous throws of piercing projectiles.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Divine Needle of the Medical Monarch

Description: The secret skill of Doctor Miracle of Wangyou Valley. It was passed down from the famous Tang dynasty doctor Sun Simiao. At first, it was just a technique for acupuncture, but it later became a skill suited for treating patients with medical emergencies, eventually evolving into a hidden weapon skill for aiding the sick and injured. The three moves of this art are Empirical Experience, Troubling Ailments, and Qianjin Manual. The practitioner's Medical skill determines the art's power.

Bonus: Medicine 40%

Obtained through: Doctor Miracle

Note: Learned from Doctor Miracle at Wangyou Valley while having 100 in medical skill and maximum affection.

Video demonstration

Empirical Experience - The first form of Divine Needle of the Medical Monarch. "A good doctor is experienced." With the application of three needles, the illness is cured.
Troubling Ailments - The second form of Divine Needle of the Medical Monarch. The golden needle is inserted to cure many diseases.
Qianjin Manual - The third form of Divine Needle of the Medical Monarch. "A life is much more valuable than a pile of gold. To save one is a great accomplishment." Direct energy flow with the golden needle and the patient will feel reborn.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Mud-slinging Art

Description: The practitioner can utilize this art to create a stinky layer of mud on their bodies to repulse others. This arts consists of two moves: Stinky Bomb and Dirty Bombs.

Bonus: Hidden Weapon 20%

Obtained through: Hu

Notes: Available only if comprehension is below 20 and if hidden weapon skill is at least 30. Obtained in a stroll event in the forest in the start of June in Year 2.

Stinky Bomb - The first form of Mud-slinging Art. Condense the mud on one's body into a pellet to throw at the opponent's face.
Dirty Bombs - The second form of Mud-slinging Art. Toss many Stinky Bombs out at once and thoroughly disgust opponents.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Tang Clan's Freestyle Throwing Techniques

Description:

Bonus:

Obtained through: Tang Zhonghui

Notes: Strolling event in the forest on or after the end of January in Year 4 with Tang Guannan and Shang Zhongren's affections at or higher.

Comet Toss - The first form of Tang Clan's Freestyle Throwing Techniques. Infuse internal energy into projectile weapons to throw them in trajectories reminiscent of shooting stars.
Spirit Reaver - The second form of Tang Clan's Freestyle Throwing Techniques. Set incendiary devices and detonate them along with the release of toxic smog. Even if the opponent is unharmed by the explosions, their life is forfeit once they take in the toxic smog.
Torrential Beauty - The third form of Tang Clan's Freestyle Throwing Techniques. Hidden weapons fall like a raging storm. Those within three paces cannot evade death's grasp.

*Available in update 1.0.3.1.

Art name: Song of Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon

Description: This piece of music paints a picturesque and romantic soundscape. It is composed of three parts: Falling Snow Shining Upon Winter Plum, Riding the waves like swallows, and Splashing Water in Empty Mountains. The power of this skill is dependent on the Music skill of its practitioner.

Bonus: Music 30%

Obtained through: Celestial Melody

Notes: Stroll to Celestial Melody in Wangyou Valley after studying with her 3 times.




Art name: Song of Sorrows and Joys of Partings and Meetings

Description: This piece of music speaks of the joys and sorrows of partings and reunions. It has three parts: Carefree, Tranquilizing minds with Bodhi, and Prideful Smiling Style. The power of this skill is dependent on the Music skill of its practitioner.

Bonus: Music 30%

Obtained through: Celestial Melody

Notes: Stroll to Celestial Melody in Wangyou Valley with a bad mood after studying with her 7 times.




Art name: Songs of Four Beauties

Description: The piece of music illustrates the properties of the four great beauties of China. It has three parts: Zhao Jun Song, Wince of Xi Shi, and Song of Diao Chan. The power of this skill is dependent on the Music skill of its practitioner.

Bonus: Music 30%

Obtained through: Celestial Melody

Notes: Stroll to Celestial Melody in Wangyou Valley with a neutral mood after studying with her 9 times.

Art name: Xiaoyao Fan Techniques

Description: Wuxia Zi created this fan technique based on the Free and Easy Wandering chapter of Zhuangzi. It utilizes the unique internal style of the Xiaoyao Sect to absorb positive energy from the environment to augment the user's power. Each attack made by the practitioner rejuvenates him. When combined with dexterous movements, the user will resemble a dancing immortal. The power of this skill is dependent upon the user's Qinggong, and is comprised of two moves, Inhale Wind and Drink Dew and Walk with the Wind.

Bonus: Qinggong 40%

Obtained through: Wuxia Zi

Notes: Learned from Wuxia Zi in the Start of November of Year 1 with a short handle skill of 20 or higher (through preparing ink).

Video demonstration


Inhale Wind and Drink Dew - The first form of Xiaoyao Fan Techniques. "An immortal resides on Mount Gushe, consuming no mortal foods and opting to be nourished by the winds and dew of nature." In the openings and closings of the fan lies the special energy-absorbing technique of the Xiaoyao Sect.
Walk with the Wind - The fourth form of Xiaoyao Fan Techniques. "Though Liezi seems to be carefree, riding the winds, it isn't true freedom, returning after fifteen days." Swing the fan fueled with internal energy to damage enemies with fierce winds.



Art name: Peach Blossom Fan Technique

Description: The Scholar of the Seven Sages of Wangyou Valley invented this fan technique when he was younger. This art focuses on defending loved ones instead of maiming enemies, so most of its moves are defensive or support skills. When fighting alongside a loved one, the full potential of this technique can be unleashed. The power of this skill is dependent on the user's Flexibility.

Bonus: Flexibility 40%

Obtained through: The Scholar

Notes: Defeat the Scholar in a stroll event at the lake in the start of January in Year 2.


Peach Rush - The first form of Peach Blossom Fan Technique. "The peach blossoms are red, reminding me of my lovely wife." A special fan technique focused on attacking the feet and joints. Although it's not very powerful, it can make opponents stumble backwards involuntarily.
Spring Wind - The sixth form of Peach Blossom Fan Technique. "When the peach flowers blossom with the Spring winds, I dream of my homeland far away." Create gusts with the fan to transfer energy to the loved one nearby.



Art name: FangXuanling Monument

Description: This skill incorporates calligraphy into martial arts. When the practitioner finishes writing a copy of the Fang Xuanling Monument, the end for his opponents is nigh. The user's calligraphy skill determines the power of this martial art.

Bonus: Calligraphy 40%

Obtained through: The Scholar

Notes: Visit the Scholar in Wangyou Valley a certain number of times.


De Dong Book of God - The contents of the Fang Xuanling Monument are attuned with divinity and reminiscent of celestial scriptures. The written characters are powerful and majestic. The written character of "heaven" awes even those who know nothing about calligraphy.
The Silent Emperor - The contents of the Fang Xuanling Monument are subtle and austere. After the wild and dominating character of "not" is written, the opponent's major acupoints have already been sealed.



Art name: Thunder Storm Art

Description: A hundred years ago, a disciple of the Mongolian Goshir created this secret iron fan art. It uses fierce energy to empower the fan one wields, and even includes fan throwing moves. Every move generates strong gusts, and when combined with the howls of the practitioner, it gained its nickname, Fierce Wind and Rapid Thunder. The power of this skill is dependent on the Internal skill of the user.

Bonus: Internal 40%

Obtained through: Dharma-raja Likong

Notes: Save the monk from the two Korean agents in Year 4 during a stroll event in the forest.


Change of Wind - The first form of Thunder Storm Art. "The mountain rain comes along with the winds and clouds." Exuding an aura of gentle scholarliness, augment the fan with fierce internal energy to perform a series of strikes.
Lightning Wind - The second form of Thunder Storm Art. Toss the folded fan towards a weak spot on the opponent. The trajectory and power of the tossed fan is determined by one's wrist strength and the purity of one's inner energy.
Tornado - The eighth form of Thunder Storm Art. Sweep away opponents nearby with the force of a windy thunderstorm.

Art name: Ultima Three Art

Alternate translation: Trifecta of the Ink Brush

Description: Created together by the Painter and the Scholar of the Seven Sages of Wangyou Valley, this secret art combines the essence of the pinnacles in achievements in poem, calligraphy, and painting into martial arts. Its moves are Pine Tree, Snow Bamboo, and Golden Sword, Plum Flower, Mynah, and Xuan Brush, and Mo Jie, Poem with Painting, and Painting with Poem. The power of this skill is dependent on the user's Short Handle skill.

Bonus: Short Handle 40%

Obtained through: The Scholar and the Painter

Notes: Stroll event in the middle of November in Year 2 requiring 100 in calligraphy and painting. Prerequisites: Art of Heavenly Dragon and FangXuanling Monument.


Pine Tree, Snow Bamboo, and Golden Sword - The first form of Ultima Three Art created by the Scholar. "Jincuo Dao, the calligraphy style created by Li Yu of Southern Tang, involves shaky and powerful strokes that resemble the winter pine and frosty bamboo."
Plum Flower, Mynah, and Xuan Brush - The second form of Ultima Three Art created by the Painter. Emperor Huizong of Song is proficient in painting flowers and birds. A poem of praise is as follows: "Plum flower, starling, and Xuanhe brush; ten fingers' Spring wind form strands of colors; five hundred wonders hanging up; fragrant plants scatter about."
Mo Jie, Poem with Painting, and Painting with Poem - The third form of Ultima Three Art created by yourself. "Reading the poem of Wang Weimojie, it contains painting within. Viewing the painting of Wang Weimojie, it contains poem within."

Art name: Decimation of Blade and Sword

Description: A technique created by Jing Ji of Xiaoyao Valley. Its moves are fierce, focusing on offense and forgoing defense, and using the blade to compensate for the sword's inadequacies and vice versa. Strikes from each weapon are intertwined with those from the other, making it difficult for enemies to counter this technique. Its moves include: Departure of Edge, Moving Sword and Roving Blade, and Howling of Blade and Sword. The power of the technique is determined by the practitioner's level of Qinggong.

Bonus: Qinggong 40%

Obtained through: Jing Ji

Notes: Learned after you lose to Jing Ji while having 40 or more skill in both sword and broadsword during the stroll event at Xiaoyao Valley in the start of March in Year 2 when Xiahou Fei visits.

Departure of Edge - The first form of Decimation of Blade and Sword. The sword stabs and the blade slashes continuously, all while advancing.
Moving Sword and Roving Blade - The second form of Decimation of Blade and Sword. Use the blade for support to jump high and then execute a shadowless cleave.
Howling of Blade and Sword - The tenth form of Decimation of Blade and Sword. Focus energy on to the blade and sword and unleash the power with a howl, cutting through tough and thorny obstacles alike with ease.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Centipede Hook Techniques

Description: A secret art recorded in the Compendium of Toxicants. When twin hooks are swung, the technique's user appears to become an invulnerable centipede. The moves of this technique are savage, causing blood to splatter within just a few exchanges of blows. It consists of the moves Prickling Poison, Clawing Centipede, and Restless Panic. The user's Toughness skill determines the power of this art.

Bonus: Toughness 40%

Obtained through: Lan Ting/Shen Lan

Notes: One of the reward options after winning a battle against Venom after choosing to wait and watch and winning against Shen Lan as Lan Ting in a stroll event at the forest involving Shen Lan and Lan Ting after learning the Art of Poisonous Flame from Shen Lan and retrieving Lan Ting's hair ornament for her and helping her find the toad.

Prickling Poison - The first form of Centipede Hook Techniques. Swing around treacherous poisoned spiky twin hooks to cut down enemies.
Clawing Centipede - The second form of Centipede Hook Techniques. Use twin hooks to clinch the opponent's body and then tear them apart.
Restless Panic - The sixth form of Centipede Hook Techniques. Jump up and then spin while landing with outstretched hooks.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Thirteen-form Netherworld Swordsmanship

Description: The secret technique that brought the Sword Saint fame thirty years ago when he defeated the sword techniques from all martial arts sects convened on Huashan. Twin swords turn into tens of thousands in an instant to strike out like otherworldly spirits, hence the name of the technique. The key to this art is to hone one's body to be one with the sword to be able to form and commandeer swords with energy at will. The art is best represented by three of its moves: Soul-stealing Pursuit, Life Reaper, and Final Judgment. The user must be proficient in the Sword skill to use this art effectively.

Bonus: Sword 40%

Obtained through: Sword Saint

Notes: At the end of Ren Qingxuan’s romantic route, say that Master Wuxia Zi is stronger than the Sword Saint, and survive three turns against the Sword Saint.

Soul-stealing Pursuit - The first form of Thirteen-form Netherworld Swordsmanship. Twin swords stabbing toward the opponent turn into ten in an instant, leaving the opponent helpless no matter how quick their reactions. When the practitioner reaches a higher level of mastery of sword energy manipulation, he can unleash hundreds of swords instead.
Life Reaper - The fourth form of Thirteen-form Netherworld Swordsmanship. Twin swords cling to the opponent's weapon to pull the opponent. When the practitioner reaches a higher level of mastery of sword energy manipulation, his pulling force will be like that of a vortex of the void.
Final Judgment - The thirteenth form of Thirteen-form Netherworld Swordsmanship. Twin swords spin and turn to cleave in all directions. When the practitioner reaches a higher level of mastery of sword energy manipulation, it will be as if tens of thousands of swords descend from the heavens and the practitioner will be surrounded by an aura of sword energy.

Video demonstration

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.



Art name: Restoration of Blade and Sword

Description: The art that Ximen Xuan and Xiahou Cheng attained after reuniting their clans. Combining the essence of Heaven's Sword Clan's Thirteen-form Heaven's Gate Swordsmanship and the Clan of Matchless Broadsword's Nine-form Turning Lethal Bladesmanship, the art utilizes the sword for offense and the blade for defense. With the swift sword and steady blade, each weapon complements the other. The art consists of the moves Combination of Blade and Sword, Coda of Blade, and Coda of Sword. The level of Comprehension of the user determines this skill's power.

Bonus: Comprehension 50%

Obtained through: The Matchless Broadsword and the Heaven's Sword Clans

Notes: Reunite the two clans at the cavern at Leshan Buddha after resolving their conflict in the Alliance Leader/Couple route or the Devaraja route to acquire this skill.

Video demonstration

Combination of Blade and Sword - The coda of Restoration of Blade and Sword. Combine the blade and sword together in a synergistic attack of slashes and stabs.
Coda of Blade - The coda of Nine-form Turning Lethal Bladesmanship. The broad blade is good for blocking and is focused on defense.
Coda of Sword - The coda of Thirteen-form Heaven's Gate Swordsmanship. The long sword is good for breaking through defenses and is focused on offense.

*Available in update 1.0.2.7.