Martial Arts

Description

Martial Arts are skills that the player can activate during combat by pressing (RB+X and RB+Y) / (R1+Square and R1+Triangle). Every weapon comes with at least 1 Martial Art, with the maximum being 2. Only weapons that are 3 Star Rarity or higher can have 2 Martial Arts, 1 Star and 2 Star Rarity weapons cannot have 2 Martial Arts. Martial Arts are tied to the weapon, and cannot be changed or removed. Unique Martial Art Skills only drop on unique weapons, which can be farmed from bosses or reaching "Sworn Brother" with NPCs. Unique Martial Arts can drop on all Rarities.

Weight / Agility affects the Spirit cost of Martial Arts. The standard baseline is B Agility. All numbers are obtained with B Agility.

A Agility: -20% Spirit cost.
B Agility: +/- 0% Spirit cost. Baseline.
C Agility: +40% Spirit cost.
D Agility: +200% Spirit cost.

There are a total of 76 Martial Arts, 26 of which are Unique Martial Arts Skills. Below are tables grouping all the Martial Arts by weapon category. Unique Martial Arts are colored orange.

Straight Sabre Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Drifting Cloud	160	Swiftly swing your weapon upward and jump back.
Gouging Star	470	Spin your weapon around in one hand while advancing forward, then attack. While spinning the weapon, you will block the enemy's attacks as if you were guarding.
Ill Wind	470	Jump up, performing a spinning slice. (Usable while airborne.)
Meteor Shower	630	Attack with repeated thrusts.
Meteoric Strike	470	Perform a quick attack.
Moon Break	700	Perform a vigorous slash, including a shock wave capable of causing damage to a widespread area.
Star Fall	370	Leap high and forcefully slash downward.
Swift Lightning	260	Perform a fierce forward-facing thrust. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Hold down the Arts button upon activation to build up energy. Its power increases according to the charge duration.
Whirlwind Advance	470	Step forward while rotating the body to perform a frontward slash.
Lightspeed Gust	780	Jump backward, then advance while thrusting. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Dire Tiger
Violent Sandstorm	630	Charge forward at rapid speed while holding down the Arts input. Release the Arts input to then perform a slashing attack. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Sirius

Sword Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Drifting Cloud	160	Swiftly swing your weapon upward and jump back.
Earth Shaper	370	Bring your weapon down forcefully, causing massive shock-waves in front of you.
Gouging Star	470	Spin your weapon around in one hand while advancing forward, then attack. While spinning the weapon, you will block the enemy's attacks as if you were guarding.
Ill Wind	470	Jump up, performing a spinning slice. (Usable while airborne.)
Swift Lightning	260	Perform a fierce forward-facing thrust. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Hold down the Arts button upon activation to build up energy. Its power increases according to the charge duration.
Meteor Shower	630	Attack with repeated thrusts.
Meteoric Strike	470	Perform a quick attack.
Whirlwind Advance	470	Step forward while rotating the body to perform a frontward slash.
Cosmic Syzygy	320	Charge forward into a thrust. When the attack hits, you can use the force of the blow to repel yourself backward. [Additional Input: Combo] Press the Arts input again upon touching down to charge forward once more. Weapon: Saint's Virtue
Dawning Sky	310	Lunge forward to perform a slashing attack, then jump into the air. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Heaven's Reliance
Starlight Blade	260	Split your weapon, shooting it out in succession. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Hold down the Arts input upon activation to build up energy. The power of the attack increases according to the charge duration. Weapon: Sword of Yu the Great
Sun Piercer	530	Perform a fierce forward-facing thrust. [Additional Input: Combo] Press the Arts input again to perform a follow-up attack. Weapon: Halo
Sword of Chaos	530	Create a sword of Demonic Qi and strike with it. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Ritual Sword of Chaos

Curved Sabre Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Drifting Cloud	160	Swiftly swing your weapon upward and jump back.
Gouging Star	470	Spin your weapon around in one hand while advancing forward, then attack. While spinning the weapon, you will block the enemy's attacks as if you were guarding.
Ill Wind	470	Jump up, performing a spinning slice. (Usable while airborne.)
Increscent Slash	280	Hold down the Arts button to take a stance, then release it to perform an attack. Release the Arts button at the right time to unleash a powerful attack.
Looming Cloud	530	Advance while spinning your weapon in front of you. [Additional Input: Barrage] Increase the number of rotations by holding down the Martial Arts button.
Meteoric Strike	470	Perform a quick attack.
Star Fall	370	Leap high and forcefully slash downward.
Whirlwind Advance	470	Step forward while rotating the body to perform a frontward slash.
Shimmering Sun	530	Pounce on the enemy with your blade, moving behind them, then turn around and perform a thrust. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Wreaths your weapon in flames. Also enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Drought Demon Blade
Thunderous Impact	530	After a brief pause to build up energy, charge forth and slash. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Guding Blade

Glaive Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Antelope Horn	256	Spin your weapon around while holding down the Arts button. Release the button to then perform one final attack.
Dragon Flash	370	Perform a spinning attack to cut down surrounding enemies, then release a powerful forward thrust.
Dragon Slayer	530	Leap high and forcefully slash downward.
Dragontail Whip	256	Spin your weapon, attacking your surroundings.
Horn Strike	424	Stab and enemy's feet, then pull your weapon upward.
Iron Calf	950	Raise your weapon up high, then forcefully swing it to the ground.
Marching Dragon	320	Advance forward while sweeping the enemies in front of you, then finish with a powerful blow. [Additional Input: After] Press the Arts button during the sweep attack to immediately execute the finishing blow.
Phoenix Wings	470	Slice through the ground upward, causing an energy wave to fly forward.
Feasting Ursine	530	Jump into the air and fling your weapon down, causing a shockwave. [Additional Effec: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Triumphant Conquest
Mongrel's Rampart	530	Thrust your weapon into the ground, then kick it back up in a swing. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Curve-Headed Glaive
Soaring Phoenix	320	Perform a powerful strike on the enemy. When the attack hits, you can use the force of the blow to propel yourself into the air. Usable while on the ground or airborne. Weapon: Azure Dragon Crescent Glaive

Halberd Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Dragon Flash	370	Perform a spinning attack to cut down surrounding enemies, then release a powerful forward thrust.
Dragon Slayer	530	Leap high and forcefully slash downward.
Dragontail Whip	256	Spin your weapon, attacking your surroundings.
Horn Strike	424	Stab and enemy's feet, then pull your weapon upward.
Iron Calf	950	Raise your weapon up high, then forcefully swing it to the ground.
Marching Dragon	320	Advance forward while sweeping the enemies in front of you, then finish with a powerful blow. [Additional Input: After] Press the Arts button during the sweep attack to immediately execute the finishing blow.
Wyvern Claw	530	Catch an enemy with your weapon's tip and pull them towards you.
Prancing Dragon	530	Advance while dragging your weapon along, then swing it upward. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Wreathes your weapon in flames. Also enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Sky-Piercing Halberd

Staff Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Antelope Horn	256	Spin your weapon around while holding down the Arts button. Release the button to then perform one final attack.
Dragon Flash	370	Perform a spinning attack to cut down surrounding enemies, then release a powerful forward thrust.
Dragontail Whip	256	Spin your weapon, attacking your surroundings.
Falcon Strike	424	Jump up while launching an enemy, then bring your weapon back down with a thud.
Goshawk's Dance	256	Thrust your weapon into the ground and jump up, performing a spinning slice. [Additional Input: Turn] Moving while performing the technique will cause you to jump in that direction.
Monkey's Wisdom	256	Spin your body around, attacking your surroundings. Allows you to move while spinning.
Plummeting Ape	320	Leap up and thrust downward. When the attack hits, you can use the force of the blow to propel yourself into the air. Usable while on the ground or airborne.
Stag Hunter	470	Swing your weapon around in a circle, then bring it down forcefully.
Tigertail Lash	370	Spin your weapon around, attacking your surroundings, then perform a powerful sweeping attack.
Fanning Peacock	470	Release fire projectiles from your weapon, attacking your surroundings. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Increase the number of spins by holding down the Martial Arts button. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Wreathes your weapon in flames. Also enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Jade-Green Staff
Nightbird Spin	470	Attack by throwing your weapon forward. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Night Owl Cane
Panther's Grit	630	Advance while spinning your weapon, attacking your surroundings. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Soaring Ursine Mace

Hammer Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Heaven Divide	530	Brandish your weapon boldly, then swing it with all your strength.
Heaven Reversal	320	Slam your weapon on the ground behind you, causing a shock-wave, then perform a frontal strike.
Mountain Strike	370	Thrust your weapon into the ground and use it as a springboard to unleash a kick.
Rising Tides	530	Sweep your weapon around while spinning, and strike with it. [Additional Input: Barrage] Increase the number of rotations by holding down the Arts input.
Rock Crash	320	Build momentum with a vertical spin, then channel it into a powerful weapon swing. Usable while on the ground or airborne.
Sea Split	320	Raise your weapon up high, then forcefully swing it to the ground. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Hold down the Arts input upon activation to build up energy. The attack power increases according to the charge duration.
Stone Shatter	320	Wield your weapon to launch stone fragments forward.
Undercurrent Sprint	530	Charge in the desired direction. Press the Arts input while charging to perform a sideways sweeping attack.
Boulder Glide	470	Swing your weapon out of the ground, flinging clumps of earth at your enemy. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Great Club of Polaris
Mountain Buster	320	Repeatedly slam the ground where you are standing. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhance damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Quake Griffin Hammer

Poleaxe Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Heaven Divide	530	Brandish your weapon boldly, then swing it with all your strength.
Heaven Reversal	320	Slam your weapon on the ground behind you, causing a shock-wave, then perform a frontal strike.
Impregnable Keep	360	Take a crouching stance. If you are attacked while in this stance, counterattack with a powerful sweep.
Mountain Strike	370	Thrust your weapon into the ground and use it as a springboard to unleash a kick.
Rising Tides	530	Sweep your weapon around while spinning, and strike with it. [Additional Input: Barrage] Increase the number of rotations by holding down the Arts input.
Rock Crash	320	Build momentum with a vertical spin, then channel it into a powerful weapon swing. Usable while on the ground or airborne.
Undercurrent Sprint	530	Charge in the desired direction. Press the Arts input while charging to perform a sideways sweeping attack.
Hidden Undercurrents	320	Charge forward with your weapon readied in front of you. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks by enemies. Weapon: Vermillion Bird Greataxe

Spear Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Antelope Horn	256	Spin your weapon around while holding down the Arts button. Release the button to then perform one final attack.
Dragon Flash	370	Perform a spinning attack to cut down surrounding enemies, then release a powerful forward thrust.
Dragontail Whip	256	Spin your weapon, attacking your surroundings.
Falcon Strike	424	Jump up while launching an enemy, then bring your weapon back down with a thud.
Goshawk's Dance	256	Thrust your weapon into the ground and jump up, performing a spinning slice. [Additional Input: Turn] Moving while performing the technique will cause you to jump in that direction.
Horn Strike	424	Stab and enemy's feet, then pull your weapon upward.
Marching Dragon	320	Advance forward while sweeping the enemies in front of you, then finish with a powerful blow. [Additional Input: After] Press the Arts button during the sweep attack to immediately execute the finishing blow.
Monkey's Wisdom	256	Spin your body around, attacking your surroundings. Allows you to move while spinning.
Serpent's Torment	320	Unleash a barrage of rapid thrusts. [Additional Input: Barrage] Hold down the Arts input to increase the number of thrusts.
Whistling Vortext	320	Thrust forward with your spear, charging while spinning it. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Ehnances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Unparalleled Spear

Slashing Spear Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Antelope Horn	256	Spin your weapon around while holding down the Arts button. Release the button to then perform one final attack.
Dragon Flash	370	Perform a spinning attack to cut down surrounding enemies, then release a powerful forward thrust.
Dragon Slayer	530	Leap high and forcefully slash downward.
Dragontail Whip	256	Spin your weapon, attacking your surroundings.
Emerging Dragon	530	Hold down the Arts input to take a stance, then release it to perform an attack. Release the Arts input at the right time to unleash a powerful attack.
Falcon Strike	424	Jump up while launching an enemy, then bring your weapon back down with a thud.
Goshawk's Dance	256	Thrust your weapon into the ground and jump up, performing a spinning slice. [Additional Input: Turn] Moving while performing the technique will cause you to jump in that direction.
Horn Strike	424	Stab and enemy's feet, then pull your weapon upward.
Marching Dragon	320	Advance forward while sweeping the enemies in front of you, then finish with a powerful blow. [Additional Input: After] Press the Arts button during the sweep attack to immediately execute the finishing blow.
Monkey's Wisdom	256	Spin your body around, attacking your surroundings. Allows you to move while spinning.
Parting Grass	370	Slice horizontally, then bring your weapon down forcefully. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Iron Poled Snake Spear
Python Turnover	1000	Stamp your feet, generating a shock wave that damages your surroundings, then charge forward while swinging your weapon. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Invictus Serpent Spear

Dual Swords Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Bamboo Sever	300	Quickly jump forward and perform a strike.
Beckoning Pine	290	Move to the side, then perform a slashing attack while flipping.
Blossom Stream	130	Swing your weapon continuously, then strike forward. [Additional Input: Barrage] Repeatedly press the Arts input to increase the number of slashes.
Peach Blossom	260	Advance and release a combo attack using each weapon. [Additional Input: Charge Attack] Hold down the Arts input upon activation to build up energy. The attack power increases according to the charge duration.
Plum Rend	160	Cut forward, then quickly step back.
Skyward Evergreen	158	Corkscrew diagonally up into the air, then perform multiple strikes.
Sudden Tornado	320	Jump forward, then perform a spinning attack.
Thorn Prick	480	Unleash a barrage of rapid thrusts.
Waving Willow	320	Advance while rotating your body, continuously cutting surrounding enemies.
Endless Flowering	160	Swing your weapon in front of you while holding down the Arts input. While spinning the weapon, you will block enemy attacks in the same way as guarding. Release the Arts input to then unleash a powerful attack. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Pair Swords of Aspiration

Dual Sabres Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Bamboo Sever	300	Quickly jump forward and perform a strike.
Beckoning Pine	290	Move to the side, then perform a slashing attack while flipping.
Plum Rend	160	Cut forward, then quickly step back.
Skyward Evergreen	158	Corkscrew diagonally up into the air, then perform multiple strikes.
Sudden Tornado	320	Jump forward, then perform a spinning attack.
Thorn Prick	480	Unleash a barrage of rapid thrusts.
Waving Willow	320	Advance while rotating your body, continuously cutting surrounding enemies.
Falling Leaf	320	Jump up while laungching an enemy, then knock them back to earth with a downward swing. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhance damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Hook Blades of King Helu

Dual Halberds Martial Arts

Martial Art	Spirit Cost	Description
Bamboo Sever	300	Quickly jump forward and perform a strike.
Beckoning Pine	290	Move to the side, then perform a slashing attack while flipping.
Falling Leaves	210	Perform a jumping kick. When the attack hits, you can use the force of the blow to repel yourself backward while throwing your weapon. Usable while on the ground or airborne.
Plum Rend	160	Cut forward, then quickly step back.
Scattered Leaves	470	Attack by throwing weapons in both hands forward.
Skyward Evergreen	158	Corkscrew diagonally up into the air, then perform multiple strikes.
Sudden Tornado	320	Jump forward, then perform a spinning attack.
Vine's Grasp	380	Catch an enemy with your weapon's tip and draw them in.
Waving Willow	320	Advance while rotating your body, continuously cutting surrounding enemies.
Crescent Gale	320	Connect both weapons and unleash broad-reaching slashing attacks. Weapon: Dual Reaper Halberds
Thorn Cleave	320	Spin your weapon and strike with it. [Additional Input: Barrage] Hold down the Arts input to increase the number of slashes. [Additional Effect: at High Spirit] Enhances damage and prevents staggering from incoming attacks except for powerful attacks by enemies. Weapon: Tiger Fang Dual Halberds

Credits:

LiuKang1080, ShinSeiKen, SacredForce, Ocean Machine, Oninomiru, LOLSAN Link to the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Data Doc by ShinSeiKen: here Link to the Martial Arts google doc: here