Saber

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Saber

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The saber is one of the fifteen sword types in the game. It is produced at iron mongers. On subscription oceans, the saber may only be used by subscribers.

The reversed saber (the first sword color is blue, green or purple) can be a deadly but doubled-edged sword. For example, if a blue-blue saber makes many sprinkle attacks, the target will have a large number of yellow blocks mixed with some red blocks. If the target gets a correctly colored breaker, they will have a good chance to make a large counterattack; if the target does not receive the right breaker quickly, they can be crushed with repeated sprinkle attacks. The non-reversed saber is considered to be weaker than the reversed saber.

The saber can also be a very effective team swordfighting weapon. Teammates using complimentary colors can attack with patterns that are very difficult to clear. While this can be said of any sword, the effect is much more pronounced with the saber since each pattern of sword is generally only weak to one colored breaker, whereas most swords are weak to two or more. Teaming attackers become weak to one or two breakers rather than four. This tactic was first employed with success by Jacktheblack's team, Saber Dance, during OCL Team Brawl Season 5.

This sword is not recommended for novices. The longer you allow your opponent to remain in the game, the more chances he or she will have to get the breaker needed to undo your attacks.

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