Glorybringer

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Class Data
Class line	Sword Master ⇢ Glorybringer
Description	Employ matchless mastery of the blade to bring your allies to glory.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	CP ×3,000 Sword Master Distinction ×20 Wielder of the GlorybladeComplete the quest In Pursuit of Glory Rewards Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 30 (44/65) Quest: In Pursuit of Glory Change Aschallon's Element Clear Chapter 63 Story: Boundless Joy
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 ATK +1000   Total: ATK +3000 HP +1000 DEF +10% Lvl 5 HP +1000 Lvl 10  ATK +1000 Lvl 15 DEF +10% Lvl 20 ATK +1000
Master Bonuses	ATK Boost to main weapon's ATK when main weapon is a sabre +3%
Class Weapon	Ridill
Release date	2018-03-22	Other sites	gbf-wiki (Japanese wiki)GamewithKamigame
Support Skills
Master of Swords	Unleash the power hidden within character's sabre or katana. (Effects differ based on main weapon.)
Paragon of Glory	When EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts. : 25% boost to ATKNormal modifier, 10% boost to DA, and boost to hostility. 30% chance to reduce damage taken by 20%.
Base Multiattack Rates
Base DA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	10%	Base TA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	5%
Recommended Extended Mastery Perks
ATK, Double attack, Energy, Elemental ATK.
Recommended Subskills
Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual on all foes.: Top priority.  Resonating BladeCasts mainhand's Resonance skill.: If you feel the swords' skill is worth a skill slot.  ColmillosGain ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed) Duration: Until recast. (Recast to end.) ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed) Duration: Until recast: 20% ATK UpNormal modifier, 20% DA Up, 50% / 30% boost to critical hit rate50% chance of dealing 30% more damage., and Defend effects don't activate.: Good boost to DA and ATK with a cost of sword's defensive skill.  Armor Break100% elemental damage to a foe. Inflict 20% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single.: If you need some extra -DEF debuff.

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Glory Arts	Call forth the main weapon's hidden power. (Casts mainhand's Awaken skill. Gain maximum EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts. stacks.)	8T		No	1

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Espada	Big damage to a foe based on number of Sabres and Katanas equipped (Damage cap: ~1,160,000).	6T		15
	Al Doble	Gain 30% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, 20% Element ATK UpElement ATK is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turnsElement ATK Up buff based on weapon element, and Blade of GlorySuccess rate of sword energy effects on one-foe attack is boosted Duration: 3 turns. Blade of GlorySuccess rate of sword energy effects on one-foe attack is boosted Duration: 3 turns: Increase the debuff success rate of sword energy by 40%.	8T	3T	20
	Colmillos	Gain ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed) Duration: Until recast. (Recast to end.) ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed) Duration: Until recast: 20% ATK UpNormal modifier, 20% DA Up, 50% / 30% boost to critical hit rate50% chance of dealing 30% more damage., and Defend effects don't activate.	7T		25

Gameplay Notes

Sword Abilities

Your main weapon dictates what Sword Master's various abilities do. Every weapon has four effects:

• Awaken: Activates upon casting  Awakening BladeCall forth the main weapon's hidden power.
  (Casts mainhand's Awaken skill.
  Gain maximum EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  stacks.).
  Awakening your blade also grants 15 EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  Energy at base, which can be boosted by Extended Mastery Perks and its Class Champion Weapon Aschallon.
  EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  Energy is consumed upon attacking, taking damage, and/or using Resonating Blade.
• Resonance: Activates upon casting  Resonating BladeCasts mainhand's Resonance skill..
  Energy consumed to cast this skill varies by weapon. If you have less Energy than is needed, you will not be able to use this skill.
• Attack: Activates with every normal attack while EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  .
  Costs 1 EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  Energy per attack turn, regardless of multiattacks. With Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
  or Tri-SlashAttacks 3 times each turn
  buffs, 2 and 3 Energy will be spent total, respectively.
  Charge attacks do not activate Attack effects, but 1 Energy will still be consumed that turn.
• Defend: Activates when the Main Character is hit while EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  .
  Energy consumed to activate this effect varies by weapon. Defend effects may activate multiple times per turn and consume Energy per activation.

When EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
hits 0, Sword Release effects end.
You can recast  Awakening BladeCall forth the main weapon's hidden power.
(Casts mainhand's Awaken skill.
Gain maximum EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
stacks.) or use  EnergizeRestore EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
to maximum.
(Consumes 30% of charge bar.) while under EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
to recover energy before it runs out.

See the Sword Mastery Lists for details on Sword Release effects. Details can also be found on applicable weapon pages.

Assessment

Glorybringer is a powerful class capable of high damage due to its many sources of Bonus Damage, as well as utility via various Awakening abilities. Its main barrier is obtaining a powerful mainhand, but fortunately its Class Champion Weapon Ridill is a worthy contender in all elements. Compared to its predecessor Sword Master, Glorybringer has a much easier time maintaining EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
and enjoys a broader subskill selection that allows it to make the most of its abilities.

Skills

•  Glory ArtsCall forth the main weapon's hidden power.
  (Casts mainhand's Awaken skill.
  Gain maximum EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  stacks.): Its 8-turn cooldown (compared to  Awakening BladeCall forth the main weapon's hidden power.
  (Casts mainhand's Awaken skill.
  Gain maximum EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  stacks.)'s 10) makes it much more feasible to maintain full uptime on EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  . While the base EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
  cap is 15, it can be raised to 18 via EMPs. However, players may find it unnecessary as the biggest Energy drain, Defend skills, can now be inhibited by ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed)
  .
•  EspadaBig damage to a foe based on number of Sabres and Katanas equipped (Damage cap: ~1,160,000).: A situationally-powerful nuke that can deal tremendous damage with grids that contain a large number of Sword or Katana-type weapons.
•  Al DobleGain 30% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, 20% Element ATK UpElement ATK is boosted
  Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turnsElement ATK Up buff based on weapon element, and Blade of GlorySuccess rate of sword energy effects on one-foe attack is boosted
  Duration: 3 turns.
  Blade of GlorySuccess rate of sword energy effects on one-foe attack is boosted
  Duration: 3 turns: Increase the debuff success rate of sword energy by 40%.: Useful burst damage and increases the debuff success of the main weapon's Attack ability. This is mostly only useful on Ridill because most other strong Glorybringer mainhands have a bonus damage Attack ability, but the 30% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30% and Crit are good in their own right, especially if combined with assassin skills such as from Murgleis, Shiva (Summon)'s call, or 5★ Tien.
•  ColmillosGain ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Until recast. (Recast to end.)
  ColmillosATK is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Slight chance to boost DMG for critical hits / Sword energy effects don't activate upon taking DMG (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Until recast: 20% ATK UpNormal modifier, 20% DA Up, 50% / 30% boost to critical hit rate50% chance of dealing 30% more damage., and Defend effects don't activate.: Has a variety of modest buffs, but its biggest feature is disabling Defend effects. It can be used to conserve Energy or to simply increase the MC's power for an entire fight with one button when MVP racing. The 7-turn cooldown begins when it is recast (ended).

 Resonating BladeCasts mainhand's Resonance skill. is optional for Glorybringer, so it can be taken based on the mainhand's Resonance effect. As a Base Skill, it can be taken any combination of subskills or Extended Mastery skills. While  EnergizeRestore EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
to maximum.
(Consumes 30% of charge bar.) is another option, the class' superior energy management between Glory Arts and Colmillos largely replaces the need for the skill.

Notable Main Weapons

Glorybringer can work in any element, so long as you have an appropriate sword or katana in that element with skills that suit your needs. All SSR weapon Swordmaster/Glorybringer abilities can be seen at Sword Mastery Lists/SSR.

• Class Champion Weapon
  • Ridill - A strong choice in all elements, Ridill buffs the party with Dragon EnergyATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 30% / 30% / 20% / 10%Multiplier: NormalDuration: 5 turnsSpecial buff, debuffs the enemy on attack, and gives you more breathing room for energy management.
    • Paragon's Humanity - Boosts your debuff success rate and debuff resistance. A specialist option for specific fights and team comps.
    • Paragon's Divinity - Strong boost to party's charge attack damage when the MC has energy, but you will quickly run into issues with hitting the charge attack damage cap.
    • Paragon's Devilry - Strong defensive option for the party if you have elemental superiority.
• Plain Damage
  • Sephira Emerald Blade / Sephira Emerald Sword / Disparia / Aluminum Bat / Rise of Justice - Deals significant Plain Damage on awakening, useful for certain high-defense enemies such as Slimes.
• Class Imitation
  • Katana of Repudiation / Katana of Renunciation / Sword of Repudiation / Sword of Renunciation - The resonance skill imitates a Spartan's  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
    Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn . skill, protecting all parties in the raid. Also has a strong-party wide buff on awakening and decent ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    when hit.
  • Heat of The Sun - The resonance skill imitates a Spartan's  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
    Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn . skill, protecting all parties in the raid. Also has a strong raid-wide fire ATK buff on awakening, and the MC has 50% Damage CutLike Phalanx on defend.
  • Fateless - The resonance skill imitates a Sage's  Panacea IIIRestore HP to all parties (Healing cap: 3000 [1500 for other parties])., healing the entire raid.
• 01
  • Ultima Blade - All parties in the raid gain large ATK Up (Stackable)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable)
    on awakening. Also has an unusual defend effect with gain EnergizedWeapon skills are expanded from Awakening Blade. These skills can be uses from Resonating Blade skill or DEF effects for ATK and DMG cuts.
    and self-inflict DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
    .
  • Excalibur - All parties are healed on awakening, and the MC has 50% Damage CutLike Phalanx on defend.
• 01
  • Wrathfire Longblade - Inflicts a strong 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single that caps Def Down with  Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual on all foes.. The defend skill is 5% ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 100%)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable)
    Strength: 5% (Max: 100%)Multiplier: Unique StackableDuration: IndefiniteStacking: Single Target that never expires.
• 06
  • Fudo-Kuniyuki - Can steal a buff from the enemy with the resonance effect.
  • True Phantom Demon Blade - Significantly easier to keep the "Undersky's Hatebonds" passive in operation whilst wielding the katana as a Swordmaster/Glorybringer. The resonance effect will fill the charge bar, leading to gain of Mirror Image (2 times)Next one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
    Duration: Indefinite from the charge attack. If the MC is ever hit, the defend effect will create another Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
    .
• 02
  • Gottfried - All parties gain 15% Water ATK UpWater ATK is boosted
    Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns on awakening, and has the unusual chance to gain Shield (500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 500Duration: 2 turns from any action, rather than just being hit.
  • Claíomh Solais - All parties gain Water ATK UpWater ATK is boosted
    Duration: 3 turns on awakening, and your whole team gain Fire DMG LoweredFire DMG is lowered
    Duration: 2 turnsFire DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut.
    Reduces Fire damage taken on a multiplier
    separate from Damage Cuts. when the MC is hit.
• 05
  • Cosmic Blade - All parties gain 10% ATK Up (Stackable)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable)
    Strength: 10%Duration: 5 turns on awakening.
  • Draconic Blade - All parties gain Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted
    Duration: 5 turns on awakening
  • Huanglong Katana - All parties gain Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted
    Duration: 3 turns
    4★: 5 turns on awakening, and your whole team gain Dark DMG LoweredDark DMG is lowered
    Duration: 2 turnsDark DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut.
    Reduces Dark damage taken on a multiplier
    separate from Damage Cuts. when the MC is hit.
  • Caladbolg - All parties gain Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted
    Duration: 3 turns on awakening.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2019-10-04)