Editing Frequently Asked Questions - Blademaster (section)

== Questions about PvP ==


'''Q: What is a blademaster's role in PvP and TW?'''


A: The biggest role that a blademaster plays is stunning and tanking damage so that enemies are easier to kill. The secondary function that a bm plays is damage dealing against light and arcane classes (wizards, clerics, venos, archers). In TW, blademaster is the class that is always in the middle of battle, and at the front of the line stunning, dropping AoEs and quickly dashing away. In this way, ranged classes are allowed to attack while blademasters absorb damage. Because many blademaster skills require chi, some may argue that sage is the better choice for blademasters that go to TW.


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'''Q: How does a blademaster fight against (X) class?'''


A: PvP experience depends on personal style, and does not develop as a result of reading, but instead as a result of experiencing the game as it develops. Because many classes tend to run away while hitting you (also known as kiting), it is important to acquire the skills which will halt their movements. Many of the basic skills that blademasters use involve slowing but these have been shown to be ineffective against opponents in the air (where 90% of PvP exists). Therefore it may be necessary to learn how to stunlock an opponent in order to advance as an experienced fighter. Otherwise, keep skills leveled and weapons and armors refined, acquire the genie skills you need to survive and win battles, and use apothecary pots to your advantage (many people do not). Also use your leaps to navigate in and out of battles quickly. An in-depth look at blademaster PvP can be found at this link: 

**http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=338891


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'''Q: How do I stunlock?'''


A: In order to stunlock you must be adept at timing Roar of the Pride, Drake's Bash (axe and hammer), and Aeolian Blade. You must make sure to build enough chi in between these skills so that you can continue to stun (use quick skills such as tiger maw and oceans edge to build chi). In addition you must have a fast Internet connection and a computer with no lag, and a bit of luck to keep the stun going.


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'''Q: Which genie skills should I consider for my blademaster?'''


A: Tree of Protection, extreme poison, thunderstorm, occult ice, and balance are all important PvP genie skills at the time in which this is written.


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'''Q: Where do I go if I have further questions?'''


A: The blademaster section on the official PWI forum is always a good place to start:

**http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11