TERA - Slayer

"Heavily armored death dealers that sweep enemies out of the way with powerful blows."

Do you dream of wading into the fight like a two-edged whirlwind, swinging a powerful sword in deadly arcs, and evading your foes as skillfully as you fight them? If so, you may be a slayer at heart.

The slayer does the job with aggressive swordplay, graceful evasive moves, and overwhelming force. Wide-sweeping circular attacks that mow down enemies on all sides, an agile dodge that puts the slayer behind the foe, and a leaping backflip kick are only a few signature moves that define this fast-moving, damage-dealing class.

High mobility combined with high damage capabilities make the slayer a versatile and valuable party member, and a gifted solo act, too. A wide range of skill options and a certain flair with a massive weapon create possibilities for exciting and creative gameplay.

Arms and Armor:
The slayer's best friend is a two-handed greatsword loaded with damage-dealing power. Once unleashed in a roundhouse attack, it continues felling foes on all sides, and even those sneaking up from behind.

Because slayers wear light armor, they're quick on their feet, and are often able to avoid damage that would fell another player.

Facts at a Glance

Party Role	Melee damage
Weapon	Greatsword
Armor Type	Light
Basic Skills	Sword swings, circular attacks, leaping strikes, rushes, shouts, kicks

Slayer Class Official Q&A
Q: How many greatswords will be offered at launch?

A: Each class will have scores of weapon designs and hundreds of versions of their class weapon to choose from.

Q: Do different greatswords offer different ranges?

A: No, all greatswords are uniform in range: 3m.

Q: How does the Backstab skill work?

A: Upon executing this skill at a target within range, you swiftly close the distance to your target and strike from behind. You can then use this new vantage point to unleash more skills while your target tries to recover.

Q: How is a slayer different from a warrior? What is its weakness?

A: One very significant difference is that when warriors use Dodge, they are invulnerable during the skill's duration. The same is not true for a slayer's Dodge. This means that slayers are more damage-prone while attempting to escape from harm. It also has implications about the two classes' roles in a party.

Q: Do slayers' greatswords slow their movement?

A: No. In fact, it can be said that the greatsword's combo attacks can allow for tactical, reactive movement to enemies' movement during combat.

Q: Combo attacks? How does that work?

A: The slayer's basic attack skill rewards additional damage for multiple successive uses. Also, some skills are cheaper to use immediately after others.

Q: Who in the world can defend against a slayer?

A: I hear that Chuck Norris guy once defended against a slayer. Once.