Cleave

Standard

Cleaved weapons are versatile tools ranging from small to massive in size and thickness. Using a combination of the weapon’s razor edge and the momentum of its swings to cut through its opponents, these weapons do especially well in close combat.

Energy Range

• Magic
• Utility
• Mobility
• Disruption

Awakened

Spirit Guardian gives the user the ability to summon the spirit of a fallen hero to defend them in combat. This allows the user to put more effort into attacking instead of defending. The spirit takes the shape of a ghostly or misty figure wielding a cleaved weapon similar to that of the user.

Energy Range

• Magic
• Damage

Weapon Types

Cleaver	(One or two-handed) Best type for sawing instead of hacking like axes.
Axe	(One or two-handed) Versatile and great in short reach / up close.
Great Axe	(Two-handed) Powerful and slow, great for sundering armor and attacks meant to hack and gore.
Poleaxe	(Polearm: Two-handed) Longer reach and higher power to devastate enemy, but make up for in speed.
Halberd	(Polearm: Two-handed) Powerful but slow, great for attacking multiple enemies at the same time.
Scythe	(Polearm: Two-handed) Its massive reach can bypass shield, but makes completely useless up close and in narrowed spaces. It's quieter than other types.

Progression

◆ The information from here to the end of the page is identical to other weapon mastery.

Beginner	You can wave your weapon around; that ought to hit something in front of you.
Novice	You can wave your weapon around more effectively now; it will definitely hit something if your aim isn't off.
Trained	Your attacks have some kind of form now and you're starting to discover some skills and mechanics that you can perform somewhat reliably.
Proficient	You can now proficiently wield a weapon in combat. You have found a particular fighting style that you are most comfortable with. You also have a good set of skills that you can perform with confidence.
Adept	You have the basics down pat and are now starting to explore the more complex skills that require a lot more precise execution. You also unlocked complex skills and are beginning to bridge together attacks to perform basic combos.
Expert	You have mastered basic stances and movements and can effectively execute movesets associated with your weapon. You are honing and making your attack combos more efficient.
Mastered	You now have powerful combos and series of attacks that leave your opponent devastated if not dead.