Sword Power Levels and Abilities
In the world of Aetherra, swordsmanship is the core of strength, and each rank is associated with a unique set of abilities that define a warrior's capabilities. The higher the rank, the more formidable the sword and its wielder become. Here's a detailed breakdown of each Sword Rank, from Sword Disciple to Sword God, with the unique abilities each rank possesses
1. Sword Disciple
The beginner level.
Learns basic sword techniques, footwork, and mental focus.
Has no aura or elemental power.
Cannot fly.
2. Sword Practitioner
Slight aura awakening begins.
Can release minor aura slashes.
Body strength and speed enhanced slightly.
Cannot fly.
3. Sword Master
Expert in combat techniques and aura flow.
Begins fusing basic elements with sword slashes.
Tactical fighters capable of defeating groups.
Cannot fly.
4. Sword Grandmaster
Powerful aura user, capable of wide-range techniques.
Can create minor shockwaves or energy barriers.
A seasoned veteran in close and mid-range combat.
Cannot fly.
5. Sword Spirit
Soul fully bonded with sword.
Elemental specialization (like fire, ice, lightning).
Can unleash spiritual sword forms.
Cannot fly.
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6. Sword King
First stage where the user can fly using their Soul Sword.
Aura becomes visible and condensed.
Strong enough to destroy armies.
Begins to shape elemental terrain in battle.
7. Sword Emperor
Master of aerial combat on sword.
Aura pressure can paralyze weaker foes.
Can wield powerful signature techniques capable of splitting land.
Flight is through Soul Sword only.
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Ranks 8 to 12 – Aura Flight & Dimensional Mastery
8. Sword Ancestor
Can fly using their aura only, no need for sword as platform.
Vast combat experience; feared legends.
Aura can manifest without a swing.
9. Sword Venerate
Controls aura freely, shaping fields of energy.
Can travel through dimensional space.
Techniques can bend physical reality around them.
Seen as walking disasters.
10. Sword Half-Saint
The only stage between mortal and divine.
Can travel across dimensions with ease.
Techniques resonate with natural laws and time manipulation.
11. Sword Saint
(Stages: Naive → Stable → Peak)
Complete mastery of aura, element, sword, and space-time.
Can freely fly and manipulate dimensions.
Battle techniques reach mythic status.
Revered as semi-divine heroes.
12. Sword God
(Level: Perfect)
Holds creation-tier power.
Can create dimensions, rewrite reality, or destroy worlds.
Their sword is an extension of universal will.
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