Die Kunst des Fechtens (Longsword Style)

[Katsumaru]

Die Kunst des Fechtens teaches practitioners a variety of practical combat skills, using the longsword, dagger, and grappling.

Longsword

The longsword, as one of the most versatile blades, is the main focus of der Kunst des Fechtens, various grips imitating spears warhammers, and maces to deal with numerous obstacles. The blade is used in a variety of ways. Through various stances, a variety of blows are thrown, aimed to both debilitate and slay the foe.

Stances

An important part of longsword use in der Kunst des Fechtens are the numerous stances the swordsman must employ. Each stance allows for different strikes, and the skilled warrior is known to constantly switch stances as the situation requires. Switching between stances is quick, as it requires no more than a shift of the blade and change of weight.

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As defense is mostly neglected, swordsmen are expected to be ferocious and daring, constantly willing to impose pressure upon the foe. When the longsword is not swung in a conventional manner, it is used in one of the following ways:

Halbschwerd

The swordsman grips the center of the blade with the left hand and clenches the hilt tightly, using the longsword for thrusting maneuvers, efficient in dealing with armored foes.

Mordschlag

The swordsman holds the blade in verse, gripping the blade strongly while using the pommel to strike the foe in a manner similar to a warhammer. These ferocious blows unleash a terrifying amount of bludgeoning force, capable of fracturing and breaking bones.

Knauf

The pommel can be used in a manner other than the Mordschlag with a more conventional grip, similar to a mace. These pommel strikes can disorient foes, for they come in strongly and quickly.

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Grappling

Grappling is as important to der Kunst des Fechtens as the blade itself. Feints and strikes may lead into grapples, from which more blows are thrown. Grapples can also be used defensively, in an attempt to hinder the foe from completing their strikes. The savvy swordsman grapples in whatever way is necessary, be it standing or on the ground.

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Dagger

The dagger is yet another weapon used in der Kunst des Fechtens. Unlike the longsword, the dagger is not used to create openings, but rather, employed when opportunity provides. The dagger is effective during grapples or in close quarter situations. The swordsman never uses the dagger by itself unless it is the last resort or allows for a killing blow.

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Restrictions

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Must be Taijutsu Primary.

Cannot learn releases, genjutsu senses, or Clan/KG techniques which require hand seals.

Cannot go into a weapon style other than Kyuudou and Hosatu.


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[Katsumaru]

Broadsword/Longsword
Rank: C
Type: Primary / Melee
Description: A broadsword is a sword with a blade that is heavy, straight, and usually double-edged. With a blade as long as four feet, it is used primarily for slashing and thrusting.
Cost: 5,000 Ryo

Dagger
Rank: C
Type: Primary / Melee
Description: A dagger is a double-edged blade used for hitting, stabbing or thrusting. Short and small, it is wielded easily in one hand, and is perfect when wishing to perform quick stabbings.
Cost: 1,000 Ryo

Schwertkunst
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Passive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: -
Stamina: Mid
Special: Each new rank decreases the stamina cost of a technique of respective rank by one tier.
Description: Die Kunst des Fechtens makes use of a longsword, a fine, formidable, versatile weapon. Longsword fencing believes in the philosophy that a swordsman can only win with an imposing offense, therefore the style focuses on the sheer brutality of longsword use, mostly lacking in finesse. The blade can be gripped in a variety of ways as the Schwertkunst teaches. With one or two hands, or even half sworded.

Schneller Dolch
Rank: D, C, B, A,S
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5
Stamina: Low - Massive
Special: Dagger is kept in a location of choice, but the belt is the most effective. Allows the use of a dagger with any grappling and some close range techniques. The amount of damage the dagger causes is equivalent to the highest rank of Schneller Dolch known. If a technique can be used with a dagger, the technique will mention it. Strikes with the daggers are aimed at arteries and vulnerable spots, therefore, should a blow connect successfully, the target will begin to bleed at an accelerated pace. Should the blood loss not be stopped, the target will suffer from the effects of hemorrhaging.
Description: The dagger, at times, is useful where the longsword cannot be. Therefore a swordsman also carries a dagger in quick reach. This dagger can be used during grapples for rapid, dirty strikes, generally aimed for the throat, eyes, and lungs.
Domain: Schwertkunst; D-S

Mordschlag
Rank: D, C, B, A S
Type: Passive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5
Stamina: Low-Massive
Special: Does damage equivalent to the highest rank known. As the sword is swung rather fiercely, the target's bones become bruised, and as damage adds up, movement will become more difficult. Slows movement by 5% for each strike that connects.
Description: The swordsman grabs the blade by the ricasso and points the hilt away from the body. The Mordschlag is an imitation of a warhammer in that is uses the pommel to strike, using the ricasso for proper grip. As the pommel of the sword is quite painful to be struck with, it can cause the targets bones to be bruised, slowing movement as damage adds up.
Domain: Schwertkunst D-S

Halbschwerd
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Passive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 meters
Stamina: Low-Massive
Special: All strikes when using Halbschwerd do damage equivalent to the highest rank known. Half-swording is especially useful against armor, as it allows the swordsman to carefully target his blows at weak spots. Therefore, when half-swording, the damage against armor is increased by one rank. As the halbschwerd strikes are quite forceful, they can knock the foe off balance, allowing the swordsman to continue into more lethal blows.
Description: This maneuver is also known as half-swording. The swordsman grips the central part of the blade with the left hand and grasps the hilt tightly with the right. When half-swording, the longsword is used in a manner similar to a spear, permitting quick, accurate thrusts.
Domain: Schwertkunst; D - S

Pflug
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 meters
Stamina: Mid-High
Special: Due to the versatility of this stance and the ease with which the blade is held, the user is able to perform two strikes, plus one additional strike for every time the technique is retrained, to a maximum of five strikes with three retrains. which will increase the chakra consumption by one rank.
Description: In the Pflug stance,the swordsman extends his lead foot and bends the knee. The sword is held at a 45-degree angle and pointed at the opponent’s throat or face.With slightly bend elbows, the hilt must point out from the lower abdomen. This stance is versatile, not only allowing for positions to be shifted quickly, but also for a fine control over the blade as it is held at the center of gravity. The swordsman in this stance can combine multiple strikes, combining horizontal and diagonal cuts along with cuts.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

• Pflug: Schulter Stoß
  Rank: C
  Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 meters
  Stamina: Mid - Massive
  Special: Must be in Pflug stance. The technique knocks the foe back two meters, and two quick strikes follow after. The first strike is an upward diagonal slash and the second a downward diagonal slash. Should the shoulder ram connect, the two slashes are almost guaranteed to connect as the opponent is in a disadvantageous position. Each retrain adds an adds an additional C rank amount of damage. For every third retrain, the stamina consumption increases by one. The technique can be retrained nine times. The swordsman can choose to lunge out with a dagger instead of the two sword blows. Lastly, as the strikes follow the shoulder ram, the target will lose balance for half a turn, potentially tripping.
  Description: In the Pflug stance, the swordsman throws a feint, and should the opponent fall for the feint, he will close the distance quickly and ram the foe with the lead shoulder in an attempt to throw the foe off balance. The swordsman then uses the opponent’s balance loss as an opportunity to throw two rapid strikes, an upward and a downward slash.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; C, Pflug
  
  
• Pflug: Schneller Griff
  Rank: C
  Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 meters
  Stamina: Mid
  Special: Grapple lasts for one turns and can be broken free with a Stamina bust equivalent to the highest rank of Schwertkunst known. Should the blows to the head connect, the target will a sense of Disequilibrium for two turns. Can only be performed after Schulter Stoß.
  Description: The swordsman immediately follows with a grapple after the Schulter Stoß, whether the shoulder ram connected or not. He thrusts out with the blade, held sideways simultaneously with the swordsman's left arm moving for a grapple, attempting to grasp anything within reach. Once the grapple succeeds, the swordsman aims for the opponents face with elbows and headbutts.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; C, Pflug, Schulter Stoß
  
  

Eiserne Pforte
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 meters
Stamina: Low-Very High
Special: Defends from taijutsu equal to or lower than the highest rank known. The user is allowed one counter strike. The damage of the counter strike is equivalent to the highest rank of Eiserne Pforte known.
Description: The lead leg is extended, knees bend, and the tip of the blade is pointed downward as a forty-five degree angle. This stance is also known as the Fool’s Guard, for it focuses fully on defense, and in die Kunst des Fechtens, such a maneuver is considered rather risky. While the blade is held low, in defense of the lower body, it can also be raised upwards quickly to parry blows directed at the body. In the Eiserne Pforte, the swordsman invites strikes to allow for a quick counter. Upon a successful parry, the swordsman can almost immediately retort with a counterstrike, preferably with a thrust.
Domain: Schwertkunst; D-S

Ochs
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: Mid-High
Special: Horizontal and upward diagonal slashes are at 120% speed. Each time the technique is retrained, the speed increases by 10%, to a maximum of 150%. Once the technique reaches 150% speed, the stamina consumption is increased by one rank. The attack speed is increased only for each strike thrown in this stance and does not increase the attack speed of other techniques. Each time a strike with increased speed is thrown, the stamina cost is applied.
Description: The hilt is held close to the head and the blade is pointed forward and to the ground at a forty-five degree angle with heavily bend elbows. The blade is positioned so that strikes are intercepted with the flat of the blade while the edge is pointed towards the enemy. This allows for slashes at an enhanced pace as there is no turning motion to initiate the strike.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

Langer Ort
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5
Stamina: Mid – High
Special: Initial knockback is 5 meters. The knockback distance increases by one meter for every time retrained, to a maximum of ten meters. Every three retrains, the consumption of this technique is increased by one rank.
Description: The swordsman holds his blade fully extended, lead leg pointed forward with elbowsw slightly bend. The Langer Ort stance allows for strong thrusts that push the enemy backwards, useful for keeping a foe from closing distance. The strike comes from the shoulders and elbows, allowing it to be effectively used in close range.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

Langer Ort: Leber Stoß
Rank: B
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5
Stamina: High
Special: Connecting with the leber Stoß causes shortness of breath and moderate nausea, target feeling as if they were on the verge of emesis. The effects lasts for two rounds. Can only be performed after Langer Ort.
Description: Once the target has been knocked back with Langer Ort, the swordsman closes the distance in a flash and unleashes a swing with the false-blade targeted at the liver.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B. Langer Ort

Wickel
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: Mid - Very High
Special:The enemy can be grappled for only half a turn. When the technique is first learned, each blow does a C rank amount of damage, and another C rank amount of damage is added for each time retrained, to a maximum of six. If any of the blows connect, the target will suffer from a sense of vertigo for one round. The opponent can break free with a stamina burst equivalent to the highest rank of Schwertkunst known. The swordsman can use a dagger instead of the sword after successfully grappling.
Description: The swordsman holds the blade in one hand by the ricasso and attempts to grapple a foe’s arm. Upon successfully, grappling, he wraps his arm around the target and pulls them close, following with ferocious strikes with the pommel.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

Fegen
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: Mid
Special: Can use dagger after the opponent has been tripped.
Description: The swordsman throws a faint and immediately steps forward, pushing the flat of the blade against the foe’s side while the lead leg sweeps the foe’s feet from under them, sending them falling to the grounds. This is followed by a downward thrust at the target, which does not follow immediately after, but rather, the swordsman waits several instant to adjust to the movement of the foe.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

• Tief Trit
  Rank: C
  Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5
  Stamina: Mid
  Special: Unbalances the opponent for the slightest instant, allowing the swordsman to follow with any Kunst des Fechtens strike with an increased chance to hit due to the opponents momentary loss of balance.
  Description: The swordsman simply uses his leg for a low kick, aimed at the opponent’s thigh. The hip is put into the strike while the blade is held close to the body, to allow for the swordsman to shift to any stance upon connection to follow through with another attack.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; C, Fegen

Oberhut
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 meters
Stamina: High - Massive
Special: Due to the ferocity of the blows thrown from this stance, should one connect, it will unbalance the foe for two rounds, filling them with a sense of heavy Disequilibrium, giving the swordsman an opening for further strikes.
Description: The sword is held above the head at a 45-degree angle, allowing for downward strikes to be thrown with a fierce strength. The pommel must be several centimeters above the brow. One can lead with either leg, and open with vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and low strikes. Lastly, the swordsman can also strike with the pommel.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B

• Oberhut: Entwaffnung
  Rank: C
  Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 meters
  Stamina: Mid
  Special: See Below
  Description: The swordsman uses the full blow of the force not to strike the opponent, but to connect with the opponent’s weapon. Upon contact, the blade is slid downwards, interlocking the crossguard either with the hands of the foe or the crossguard of their weapon, should there be one. The swordsman then jerks his blade backwards, tearing the foe’s weapon free from their hands.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; B, Oberhut

Tackle
Rank: C
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: Mid - High
Special: Can keep the opponent pinned for only half a turn. The pommel strikes cause internal bleeding, damage adding up over multiple strikes, causing the target to feel weakened. Can use dagger while the opponent is pinned.
Description: The swordsman throws a faint, and immediately upon the foe’s reaction, he grabs his own blade by the ricasso with either the left or right hand, bends the knees, and tackles the foe, attempting to lift him up by the knees. The swordsman then slams the target upon the ground and follows with pommel strikes or a dagger thrust.
Domain: Schwertkunst; C

Schrankhut
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 meters
Stamina: High - Massive
Special: Initially, the target can be lifted only five meters into the air, with one additional meter for every time retrained. For every three retrains, the stamina consumption increases by one rank. The tech can be retrained a maximum of six times.
Description: The swordsman extends the lead leg and holds the blade at a forty-five degree angle, pointed backwards and close to the hind leg. This stance, like the Eiserne Pforte, invites the opponent to attack, but the Schrankhut stance is more offensively oriented, allowing for numerous strikes from various angles. The most formidable strike from this slash is the upward cut, creating additional force by pushing off with the hind leg, capable of sending foes soaring into the air.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B

• Schrankhut: Beugen
  Rank: C
  Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 meters
  Stamina: Mid - High
  Special: The target of this strike is knocked prone, falling onto their knees. The target remains in this position for only half a turn.
  Description: This blow is similar to the upward strike that sends foes soaring, but it is aimed at the legs - aiming for the knees or thighs with the flat of the blade. Upon contact, the target feels an intense pain in their legs, making it difficult to stand for some time. The swordsman follows with a quick knee to the face once the target has been grounded.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; B, Schrankhut

Knauf Schlag: Brust
Rank: B
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: High - Very High
Special: Can stun the opponent initially for one round, plus one additional round for each time retrained to a maximum of three. Once the stun duration reaches three rounds, the stamina cost is increased by one rank.The opponent is not completely helpless when stunned, but rather, suffer from a sense of vertigo, the world spinning in front of their eyes.
Description: The swordsman uses only one hand to raise the blade upwards and then strike downwards with the pommel, aiming for the chest. This blow is effective in close-quarters where a full swing would be too time consuming. The pommel forcefully connects with the opponent’s chest, knocking the wind out of them, and temporarily debilitating them.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B

• Knauf Schlag: Gesicht
  Rank: B
  Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 m
  Stamina: High - Very High
  Special: Can blind the opponent initially for one round, plus one additional round for each time retrained to a maximum of three. Once the blind duration reaches three rounds, the stamina cost is increased by one rank.
  Description: This technique is similar to Knauf Schlag: Brust in that it uses the pommel to strike, but the target is different - the face. Lifting the blade, the swordsman lashes out for the target’s face, aiming to connect with either the temple, the jaw, or the nose. The blow is so formidable that it can temporarily cause sight to blacken.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; B, Knauf Schlag: Brust

Finger Schere
Rank: B
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: High - Massive
Special: Connecting with this blow causes the opponents hand seal speed to decrease by one rank. For example, a C ranked amount of technique will take the same time as a B ranked technique. This lasts for One turns, plus one additional turn for every time retrained to a maximum of six. After three retrains, and every three thereafter, the stamina consumption increases by one rank.
Description: The swordsman releases a quick blow at the opponent's hand, using whatever strike is most efficient at the time.Should this blow connect, performing hand seals will be considerably more difficult. If the target is very close, the swordsman can use a dagger for the strike.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B

• Arm Schere
  Rank: B
  Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 m
  Stamina: High - Very High
  Special: Connecting with this blow causes the strikes using the arms to decrease by one rank in power. This ability can be retrained a second time to decrease the power of arm using taijutsu strikes by two ranks.Should the technique be retrained, the stamina cost increases to very high.The debilitating effect lasts for only two turns, regardless of retrains.
  Description: The swordsman releases a quick blow at the opponent's arm, using whatever strike is most efficient at the time.Should this blow connect, using ones arms for combat will be considerably more difficult.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; B, Finger Schere
  
  
• Bein Schere
  Rank: B
  Type: Passive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
  Range: 0-5 m
  Stamina: High
  Special: Should this strike connect, taijutsu strikes using the legs will be decreased in power by one rank for one turns. If the technique is retrained a second time, the target’s movement speed will be decreased by 50% for two turns.
  Description: The swordsman releases a quick blow at the opponent's legs, using whatever strike is most efficient at the time.Should this blow connect, using one’s legs will be considerably more difficult.
  Domain: Schwertkunst; B, Finger Schere

Schielhau
Rank: B
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: High
Special: Sends the opponent falling face first into the ground.
Description: The schielhau is a descending strike with the false edge. By itself, the blow is not fatal, as the false edge is not sharpened. The benefit of the Schielhau lies in the immense force of the descending strike which can send enemies falling directly into the ground. This can be followed with a variety of blows, from stomps to the head to yet another downward swing.
Domain: Schwertkunst; B

Hangetorte
Rank: A
Type: Offensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5 m
Stamina: Very High
Special: Capable of piercing A rank defense and below. Thrust is at 200% speed. Can only be used once every two rounds.
Description: The swordsman stands with the lead leg forward and the tip of the blade pointed directly ahead. Thrusts in this stance are formidable, capable of piercing even through the most formidable of defenses. Due to the forward push with the hind leg and the weight put into this thrust, it lunges out at a rapid pace.
Domain: Schwertkunst; A

Zornhau
Rank: S
Type: Offensive / Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: 0-5
Stamina: Massive + Massive per retrain
Special: Can pierce defenses S rank or below. S rank damage initially with one additional S rank of damage for each time retrained for a maximum of five. Each retrain adds another Very High stamina cost. The Zornhau is thrown from an instinctive stance, not only allowing it to be formidably powerful, but also frighteningly fast, moving at 250% speed. The zornhau can be used only once every two turns. Should the user be interrupted by damage while performing Zornhau, the damage on the swordsman is increased by one rank.
Description: This technique, also known as Guard of Wrath, swordsman holds the hilt at shoulder level and simply swings out in a descending horizontal strike. This swing is almost natural, allowing it to be performed quickly and mightily, but it leaves the swordsman vulnerable to attack.
Domain: Schwertkunst; S

Letzte Hoffnung
Rank:D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: Self
Stamina: Low- Very High
Special: At D rank, the user can leap 3 ft while evading. For each new rank, the user can leap 3 more meters to a maximum of fifteen meters. The technique can only be used once every two turns.
Description: This technique, appropriately named "Last Hope" is a desperate evasive measure against ranged combatants. With a burst of adrenaline, the swordsman leaps towards safety. Letzte Hoffnung cannot be used in hand to hand combat as it would leave one widely open.
Domain: Schwertkunst; D-S

Angriffsgefecht
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive/ Specialized Taijutsu / Kunst des Fechtens
Range: Self
Stamina: Low- Massive
Special: At D rank, the user can resist one D rank amount of damage. At S rank, the swordsman can absorb one S rank amount of damage. The damage resistance can be used only twice per thread. This technique can only be used once every three turns. Should the swordsman use this technique to absorb damage, the effectiveness of his own strikes are decreased by one rank for one turn.
Description: The swordsman simply charges ahead in an attempt to close the distance. As he does so, the swordsman braces himself for impact and damage.
Domain: Schwertkunst; D-S, Letzte Hoffnung; D-S

[Exar Kun]

I'm looking over this. Probably won't get to it tonight, but just letting you know that this isn't being ignored.

[Not Masakuni]

Beat you to it, Exar. >F

[1.] Schwertkunst - Simply put, this is quite a bit too multidimensional. Some of the benefits are active 'abilities' that need to be initiated, others are passive benefits that seem to always apply. This technique alone does the job of an entire fighting style; paralysis, double-striking, speed-strikes, grappling, high-strength strikes... Take the guiding philosophy of the style and use that to make a single, increasing benefit. Let the other techniques in the style handle each and every possible kind of attack.

[2.]Schneller Dolch - For a Mid amount of stamina, any dagger strike can deal S-rank damage? Certainly not.

[3.]Mordschlag - First off, the range should be Low-Massive, instead of Low-Very High. Second, choose either paralysis or damage, for this. As it stands, it can, for example, capture someone unless they exhaust themselves, as well as deal lethal damage to them. I won't allow that.

[4.]Halbschwerd - Again, bump the range up to Low-Massive. There's no quantification that 'more effective grapple,' either, which needs to be addressed before it can be looked at.

[5.]Pflug - Bumping all the strikes up to B-rank damage is way too much. The technique goes from five C ranks for a High to five B ranks for just one High.

[6.]Pflug: Schulter Stroß - Reduce the balance disruption to half a turn.

[7.]Pflug: Schneller Griff - One round at most, for the grapple. Given the user's freedom to pummel the captured one, I'd say this either needs charge time or half-turn capture at best.

[8.]Eiserne Pforte - No way, on this one. For a cheap Very High at most, you can block an S-rank strike and then deliver five S-rank strikes of your own? This one is broken even in concept.

[9.]Eiserne Pforte: Brutaller Dolch - No need for a technique with this one, really. If you want to stab someone with in the artery with a knife... Just stab someone in the artery with a knife.

[10.]Eiserne Pforte: Steinwand - I can't imagine how a pure Taijutsu technique could cut a chakra needle or something similarly immaterial.

[11.]Ochs - Stamina consumption should be per round if it increases your attack speeds.

[12.]Wickel - Given that the user is free to beat up the captured person, again, this could hold someone for half a turn at most. No more than that, without charge time or the user being immobilized at the same time. Not only that, but all the damage on top? Unbalanced.

[13.]Tief Trit - Why does any following strike gain 25% speed? I see no reason for that.

[14.]Oberhut - Again, both damage and disorientation? Too much for a single stance to add to every single strike.

[15.]Tackle - The same points I've made about immobilization apply here; the freedom to beat up your opponent as you immobilize them for so long is too much.

[16.]Schrankhut: Beugen - Same as above.

[17.]Knauf Schlag: Brust - Same as above the above. Saying that its immensely difficult to do anything rather than technically impossible sounds nice, but amounts to much the same thing.

[18.]Hangetorte - 250% Speed on top of the standard A-rank damage, for just the one Very High? A technique increasing attack speed at that rate would be a formidable technique, even on its own.

[19.]Zornhau - Make the cost massive, as well as an extra massive with each retrain. S-rank damage is not something to be taken lightly. Same points about the speed boost as above. You're moving at Gate Speeds, with this.

[20.]Letzte Hoffnung - This one seems broken in concept, to me. Its a one-turn shot of Gates, without the drawbacks.

[21.]Angriffsgefecht - Like a lot of these techniques, this one suffers from overextension. Increasing linear speed is one thing; damage resistance is another thing; putting them together makes you some sort of unbalanced speed-tank.

[22.]Ringen - Seems similar to a lot of the grapple techniques, and I have the same problems with it as those techniques. It allows you to capture your foes for long periods, then beat the shit out of them with lethal attacks. Highly unbalanced.

[Conclusion] - In general, my main problems here is techniques that overextend themselves into multiple areas, techniques with stamina costs that don't match their effects, and techniques that seem to repeat earlier ones in the fighting style.

[Katsumaru]

Schwertkunst: Only benefit now provided is this: Each new rank decreases the stamina cost of a technique of respective rank by one tier.

Schneller Dolch: Stamina cost increased from Low-Massive

Mordschlag: Changed range to low-massive. Removed the trapping ability and changed it so that it slows movement as damage adds up.

Halbschwerd Removed Grapples become more effective due to the added leverage and increased the stamina cost.

Pflug:: Removed the damage increase.

Pflug: Schulter Stroß: Reduced the balance disruption to half a turn.

Pflug: Schneller Griff: Reduced the grapple to one turn. Would it be fine without a charge time considering that the technique is part of a combo, and Pflug: Schulter Stroß must be performed before Schneller Griff?

Eiserne Pforte: Changed it to one counter strike.

Eiserne Pforte: Brutaller Dolch and Eiserne Pforte: Steinwand: Both Removed

Ochs I elaborated on this technique to detail that only strikes thrown in this stance are at increased speed, and each strike uses the stamina cost.

Wickel: Changed it so that the enemy can only be grabbed for half a turn.

Tief Trig: Removed the speed boost.

Oberhut: Removed the damage boost.

Tackle and Schrankhut: Beugen: Can keep opponent pinned for only half a turn now.

Knauf Schlag: Brust: Removed the part that says that. The target will suffer from vertigo. It is entirely up to the honor system to chose how much they will inhibited in their actions. Or should I detail that more?

Hangetorte: Lowered speed to 200%. Being able to use it only once every two turns is another balancing factor.

Zornhau: Changed made. Also, being able to use it once every two turns is a balancing factor. The user also takes an increased amount of damage when interrupted with this technique.

Letzte Hoffnung Removed the speed boost.

Angriffsgefecht: Removed the speed boost.

Ringed: Removed this technique.

[KEITH]

It looks fine to me.

1/3

‒C(irca)

[Exar Kun]

If the changes have met Masa's standards, then you get my 2/3. Good job on making this, Katsu.

As a courtesy, I'd appreciate it if you other staffers could reserve the 3/3 for Masa, since he had a laundry list of edits requested.

[Not Masakuni]

Alright, we're getting better here, good work. A few things remain;

[1.] Mordeschlag - How long does this speed reduction last?

[2.] Schneller Griff - That would be fine, considering.

[3.] Eiserne Pforte - Though improved, it still remains quite unbalanced. For a Very High at most, one gains a perfect defense and perfect attack. The cost needs to be raised to Low - Massive at least, for starters. The cost of this thing would be at least Legendary (SS) to use as it stands, at S rank.

However, I'm against such powerful defense and counter-strike. At most, I would consider allowing a defense one rank lower than the known rank, followed by a counter strike of that same level, without lowering the stamina cost.

[4.] Wickel - Eh. There's something off about this. Vertigo for one round, grapple for half a round, and solid damage on top of that? It seems like too much for a moderately low cost. The strikes should be one round lower than the known rank, given the grapple.

[5.] Tackle - I see what you're going for, but there's no way to definitively say a strike will cause internal bleeding. That's the sort of thing that needs to be left open to interpretation and a judge's ruling.

[6.] Schrankhut: Beugen - I can see the leg pain, but why would someone have to be in that specific position? There's a myriad of ways a person with leg pain could end up on the ground or somewhat immobilized.

[7.] Knauf Schlag: Brust - It should be fine as it is; we'll leave it up to honour, and, in the event of that failing, the harsh rulings of our resident Judges. =3

[8.] Hangetorte - Two rounds later doesn't much matter if you skewer your opponent on round one. I would say this should either be S rank, with the according stamina cost, or the damage should be B rank.

[9.] Zornhau - Drop it down to 200% speed, at least, same as Hangetorte. Given that only the attack, and not the user, is moving at that speed, it should be considered acceptable at that point.

Phew. That's what I've got in me now. I hope that covers it. xD

[KEITH]

Status?

[Katsumaru]

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