The Athenian Style utilizes a short sword and small shield blessed by the gods
themselves. It allows for excellent offensive and defensive moves appropriate for
any battlefield. While the sword's length makes landing decisive blows at a
distance difficult, the light weight of this style's battle gear makes the Angel Step possible—a quick move that closes the gap between you and your opponent.
The Athenian Style is known for its use of a shield, which can be used to deflect
the opponent's attacks, leaving room for you to launch your own.
Style Lesson: Beginner
Get Close and Break Through Your Opponent's Defenses
Battles begin at a fairly long range, so your first priority should be closing in.
Watch your opponent carefully and move in with Silent Cross
(33_66_99A) or Sword Shower (4B). Hitting with 66A
gives you a chance of breaking your foe's guard. You can use throws like Heaven's
Arch (33_66_99A+G), or open up a combo with Paladin Purifier
(3B) to deal out some hefty damage.
Silent Cross 33_66_99A
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
20
-12
6
6
4%
Tech Crouch[6-20]
Sword Shower 4B
4B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
20
-2
4
4
2%
Forces crouch on opponent
Heaven's Arch 33_66_99A+G
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
55
KND
KND
KND
-
after 4+ successfull guard impacts
Paladin Purifier 3B
3B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
22
-14
LNC
LNC
9%
Tech Crouch[8-17]
Moves with Offensive and Defensive Aspects
When your opponent blocks one of your attacks at close range and tries to
counter, you can turn the tables with Roaring Stream (6AA) or Press the
Hilt (6BB). These techniques allow you to attack and defend simultaneously
with sword and shield. If these are blocked, use a quick reversal edge to handle
any counterattacks.
Roaring Stream 6AA
6A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
12
-8
0
0
1%
[6-16] vs attacks. Tech Crouch[6-14]
6AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
12,18
-10
-2
-2
2%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[6-14]
Press the Hilt 6BB
6B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
14
-10
-2
4
2%
[ M verticals 8-15]. Tech Crouch[8-26]
6BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
14,16
-8
4
4
6%
Normal Hit Combo
Style Lesson: Adept
Use Angel Step (236) to Close the Gap
You can press your close-range advantage even further by using Angel Step
(236, etc.) to dash in. You can input 6 during attacks like Starlight Blade
(AAA6) and Roaring Stream (6AA6) to perform an Angel Step
immediately after the attack, and attacking right after another step lets you keep
the pressure on.
Stick close to your foe and keep up the assault with Angel Satellite (during Angel
Step AA), which breaks an 8—way run, or use Holy Arrow Kick (during Angel
Step K), an attack hard to counter even if blocked. Seraphim Echo (during Twin
Angel Step AB) is effective when facing a stiff defense. It allows you to act
first even if blocked and is a break attack, so it will tear through a reversal edge.
AS ~ Angel Satellite AS AA/236AA
AS AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
22,18
-14
KND
KND
2%
Tech Jump[0-29]. Tech Crouch[33-59]
AS ~ Holy Arrow Kick AS K/236K
AS K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
20
-6
KND
KND
9%
versus H attacks except
TAS ~ Seraphim Echo TAS AB/236236AB
TAS AB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
18,35
4
KND
KND
12%
. on impact counter
Style Lesson: Master
Take Advantage of Any Opening
Strong counterattacks are this style's specialty. If the opponent delivers an attack
that leaves a large opening after being blocked, such as a low attack or combo
opener, immediately counter with an Angel's Strike (236B). It's
lightning-fast, so you can often connect before the opponent has a chance to
defend.
AS ~ Angel's Strike/Painful Fate/Heaven's Rapture 236B/236B:4/236B:B
AS B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
30
-20
-6
KND
2%
+6 damage on exact timing. Tech Crouch[4-22]
AS on hit B4 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
30,15
-
KND
KND
-
+10 dmg on exact timing. Normal Hit Combo
AS BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
30,15
-
KND
KND
-
+5 damage on exact timing. Normal Hit Combo
If you avoid an attack with an 8-way run or other method, use that chance to
strike with a Plasma Blade (33_66_99K) Once your foe is in the
air, you can follow with an Angel Satellite (236AA) or other juggle
attack.
Plasma Blade 33_66_99K
(3)_(6)_(9)K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
16
-14
LNC
LNC
9%
Critical Edge
Providential Thunder
Properties
A middle horizontal critical edge that transitions into a high-damage attack throw
on hit, and will restore your guard stamina during the attack throw. It can be used
as part of an air combo after you launch the opponent with something like a
Plasma Blade (33_66_99K), or as a counter after guarding
against an attack that leaves the opponent open.
Providential Thunder A+B+K
A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
80
-16
KND
KND
8%
Tips
This attack is excellent for increasing combo damage and punishing missed
attacks. Thanks to its horizontal swing, it's also useful against foes that try to
dodge vertical attacks.
Soul Charge
Close In and Dominate
During a soul charge, Cutlass Seraphim (4AB) becomes a break attack that
can pierce a reversal edge. Even if this attack is blocked, you can recover and
move before the opponent can, making this one of your best options for closing
distance.
Cutlass Seraphim/Cutlass Empyrean 4AB/SC 4AB
4AB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
18,20
-12
KND
KND
6%
delayable. Normal Hit Combo
SC 4AB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
18,33
2
KND
KND
13%
Normal Hit Combo.
Take Advantage of Fierce Attacks
Break attacks are added to attacks like Divine Mist (BBB) and Twin Step
Grace (4A+B), letting you apply an offensive edge. Twin Step Sword Rain
(during soul charge 4A+BB) is reliable for juggling after a launcher and
can do an impressive amount of damage.
A soul attack in which you use the power of the gods to rain down lightning bolts
in front of you. It can be performed from either a normal stance or from Angel
Step. You'll be able to act first if the opponent guards the attack, allowing you to
begin a flurry of soul charged attacks.
Zeus's Fulmination AS A+B+K/236A+B+K
236A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
39
0
8
8
9%
Reversal Edge
Following Up with A
An attack that can follow an Angel Step by pressing A6. When it connects, it
can combo with Angel Satellite (during Angel Step AA), and when guarded you
keep up the pressure with an attack during the step.
Following Up with B
A launcher with great damage potential. Allows air combos on hit.
Following Up with K
A spin kick that delivers a middle attack while dodging your opponent's B
attacks. Has a short delay, but does not deal a lot of damage. However, if your
soul gauge is full, it can be chained into a critical edge, which should be kept in
mind.
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level: 
4B - Attack Level: 
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level: 
after 4+ successfull guard impacts
[6-16] vs 
attacks. Tech Crouch[6-14]
into AS
K - Attack Level: 
. 