The Sword Trickster is the sixth class in Kal Online and the only one that starts at level 60 instead of level 1. It is a hybrid melee-ranged fighter that uses swords and fencing techniques. The class has a unique resource called Sword Stack that fuels its active skills. There are two job branches: the base Sword Trickster and the awakened Mind Sword.
Class Overview
The Sword Trickster uses close-range sword combat combined with the ability to manipulate swords from a distance. The class description describes it as "an irregular attack that instantaneously changes the position of the enemy and themselves." Sword Tricksters are skilled at dragging many enemies in and jumping into the middle of them for area damage.[2]
The resource mechanic is the Sword Stack. You charge stacks through certain skills and spend them on others. The base Sword Trickster can hold 8 stacks, and the Mind Sword awakening increases this to 10.[1][3]
Job Branches
The Sword Trickster has two job branches:[2]
- Sword Trickster (base): Focuses on melee damage, critical hits, and area control using summoned swords.
- Mind Sword (awakened): An advanced form that adds more passive bonuses and stronger active skills, including unblockable attacks.
[table][tr][th]Skill[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Level[/th][th]Cooldown[/th][th]Effect[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Dark Swords[/td][td]Active[/td][td]60[/td][td]90s[/td][td]Charges 6 dark swords. Each skill level adds 1 more.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Lightning Cross Slash[/td][td]Active[/td][td]60[/td][td]3s[/td][td]Lightning damage to target and nearby enemies. Unblockable. Uses 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Consecutive Slash[/td][td]Active[/td][td]60[/td][td]4s[/td][td]Damage to target and all nearby enemies. Uses 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Blood Map[/td][td]Active[/td][td]60[/td][td]22s[/td][td]Buffs PVE and PVP attack power for a few seconds and restores MP per second. Affects party members in range. Uses 4 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Storm Sword[/td][td]Active[/td][td]68[/td][td]6s[/td][td]Flame sword damage to target and nearby enemies. Uses 2 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Dark Sword Control[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]60[/td][td][/td][td]Allows handling 8 dark swords.[/td][/tr]
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Additional Skills (Sword Trickster Job Change)
[table][tr][th]Skill[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Level[/th][th]Cooldown[/th][th]Effect[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Weapon Expert[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]62[/td][td][/td][td]Increases attack power.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Sober Judgment[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]62[/td][td][/td][td]Increases critical rate.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Seize The Opportunity[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]67[/td][td][/td][td]Increases critical damage.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Lightning Sword[/td][td]Active[/td][td]70[/td][td]15s[/td][td]Creates a sword hexagon with continuous area damage. Unblockable. Charges 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Infinite Blade[/td][td]Active[/td][td]75[/td][td]13s[/td][td]Swords fall from the sky dealing wide area damage. Charges 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Cyclone Storm Sword[/td][td]Active[/td][td]77[/td][td]12s[/td][td]Surrounds you with flames and damages nearby enemies. Charges 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Sword Area[/td][td]Active[/td][td]80[/td][td]30s[/td][td]Pulls all nearby enemies to the target and deals damage. Uses 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Heaven Sword[/td][td]Active[/td][td]85[/td][td]10s[/td][td]Damage to target and all surrounding enemies. Charges 1 stack.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Passion[/td][td]Active[/td][td]80[/td][td]25s[/td][td]Buffs PVE/PVP defense and critical damage reduction for party members in range. Uses 3 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Light Step[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]80[/td][td][/td][td]Increases movement speed.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Avoidance[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]85[/td][td][/td][td]Chance to completely evade enemy attacks.[/td][/tr]
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Mind Sword (Awakened) Skills
[table][tr][th]Skill[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Level[/th][th]Cooldown[/th][th]Effect[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Illusion Blade[/td][td]Active[/td][td]91[/td][td]13s[/td][td]Damage to target and nearby enemies. Charges 2 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Wing of Phoenix[/td][td]Active[/td][td]91[/td][td]15s[/td][td]Damage to target and nearby enemies. Stuns monsters for a few seconds. Uses 2 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Lightning Destruction Sword[/td][td]Active[/td][td]105[/td][td]32s[/td][td]Summons numerous swords on the ground, reducing MP, accuracy, and evasion. Unblockable. Charges 2 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Shock of Wind[/td][td]Active[/td][td]105[/td][td]36s[/td][td]Damage to target and nearby enemies. Temporarily prohibits skill usage and reduces evasion. Unblockable. Uses 2 stacks.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Mind Sword Master[/td][td]Passive[/td][td]75[/td][td][/td][td]Handles 2 additional sword stacks (total 10).[/td][/tr]
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Playstyle
The Sword Trickster excels at close-range burst damage and area control. The core loop involves building stacks with Lightning Cross Slash and Consecutive Slash, then spending them on big damage skills like Blood Map or Storm Sword. Sword Area is your primary crowd control, pulling enemies into a clump so your area skills hit everything at once.[2]
In PvP, the class relies on positioning. The unblockable attacks (Lightning Cross Slash, Lightning Sword, Lightning Destruction Sword) are your main pressure tools. Passion provides valuable party-wide defense buffs during siege or arena fights.[1]
Stats
The Sword Trickster is a strength-based class. The Korean official site lists its primary attribute as Strength (STR), with a melee physical attack focus. Secondary stats depend on your job branch and whether you lean toward critical rate or critical damage.[4]
FAQ
Why does the Sword Trickster start at level 60?
It is designed as a prestige class. The other five classes (Knight, Archer, Magician, Thief, Shaman) start at level 1, but the Sword Trickster begins at level 60. This makes it a secondary character for experienced players.[3][4]
What is the Sword Stack system?
Certain skills charge stacks and others spend them. Managing your stacks is the core of the class. Running out of stacks means your big damage skills are on cooldown.[1]
Is the Sword Trickster good in PvP?
Yes. The unblockable skills, area control through Sword Area, and party buffs through Passion make it a strong PvP class, especially in group fights.[1][2]
What is the difference between Sword Trickster and Mind Sword?
Mind Sword is the awakened third job. It adds more passive bonuses, unblockable active skills, and increases the maximum Sword Stack from 8 to 10.[1][3]
Sources
Kalonline Sword Trickster Skill Database
Kalonline Sword Trickster Job Tree
Kalonline Ultimate Skill Database
HandWiki: Kal Online Classes