The Blades Round

On the Blades Round, there are several blades and tactics to choose from.

Their efficiency is determine by their own CRIT and HIT chances. (learn more at the Advanced guide)

Each can take one or two slots (or strikes). For example...

A Duel decided on the second strike is actually composed of 3 rounds.

Heavy Blade / Strong Blow

This is the deadliest weapon! Can execute the opponent in just one blow. But always on the second strike.

1 strike, always on on slot 2

• Takes 3 injury points in a crit (execution!)
• Takes 2 injury points in a hit

Light Blade / Fast Blow

Deadly to an injured opponent, or when striking twice in a row.

2 strikes

• Takes 2 injury points in a crit
• Takes 1 injury point in a hit

Block / Shield

Blocks strikes from the Heavy and Fast blades.

2 strikes

• Blocks 2 injury points in a crit
• Blocks 1 injury point in a hit

Blades Injury

Blades injury points are constant, according to this table:

Flee

Not looking good? Just flee...

1 strike, on slot 1

• Your Honour on this duel drops to Zero
• The opponent gets a 10 paces shot at you
• Wager is split back to each duelist
• Victory to the opponent

If both duelists flee...

• Ends in a Draw

Steal

Take the money and run!

1 strike, on slot 1

• Your Honour on this duel drops to Zero
• The opponent gets a 5 paces shot at you
• Wager to the stealer
• Victory to the opponent

If both duelists steal...

• Decides in a 1-pace shoot-out!
• Wager goes to the survivor, or split back
• Victory to the survivor, or Draw

Seppuku

When things go wrong, the most honourable exit is a ceremonial suicide!

1 strike, on slot 1

• Your Honour on this duel goes to 10
• Wager to the opponent
• Ends in a Draw

If both duelists commit Seppuku...

• Wager is split back to each duelist