Guide to Kendo

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Overview

Kendo is a Japanese sword-fighting martial art based heavily in intimidating and reading your opponent's movements and actions.
Two suits of kendo armor, a box of hakama, and a bag of shinai can be found in most gyms.

Equipment

Item Image Description Kanji
Men
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Offers a decent amount of melee and cold resist to the head.
Dou and Tare
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The bulk of the kendo armor set. High damage resistance, but slows your movement speed while wearing it.
胴と垂れ
Kote
Kote.png
Big poofy gloves that stop you from punching the ever living [REDACTED] out of people.
小手
Shinai Bag
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- Holds two shinai.
- Can be worn on the back like a backpack.
- If clicked on the ground with grab intent, a player can draw a shinai without picking up the bag.
竹刀袋
Shinai
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A bunch of bamboo slats bound together for the weight of a katana, but the damage of a pool noodle.
竹刀

Guards

Intent Guard Special
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Light Attack
- Low stamina cost.
- Deals very little damage.
- Does not slow the user on attack.
Disarm
Sweep
- Medium stamina cost.
- Deals little damage.
- Has a chance to disarm your opponent.
Grab
Thrust
- Medium stamina cost.
- Deals little damage.
- Performs a ranged attack.
Harm
Heavy Attack
- High stamina cost.
- Deals high brute and stamina damage.
- Slows user heavily on attack.