| Windstance | |
|---|---|
| Related to | Stances |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
Windstance is a sword fighting style used on Roshar. Windstance made use of sweeping strokes and graceful motions while fighting.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content It is as of yet unknown whether or not these techniques are used exclusively by Shardbearers or not.
Techniques
- Beginning position - The user stands slightly sideways, hands held in front of him, with his elbows bent, and his blade pointing slightly backwards towards his headCite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Turn - The user shifts his feet and lowers his shoulder while throwing his weight behind the swing of his swordCite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Offensive Forms - The user attacks with a sweeping motion, knocking an opponent's blade out of their defensive posture. The user fights with a series of quick and unnerving small blows.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Block - When being attacked by an overhand blow, the user lowers his blade with his right hand and catches his opponent's blow on his left vambrace.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content The user can follow up his block with an attack from the side. Windstance is not designed to parry.Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content
Notable Users
- Dalinar Kholin - Trained in classical WindstanceCite error: Invalid
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