Styles

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Style system + style-kit schema

A Style is a complete fixed kit — picking it is the entire pre-match decision. Schema for a Style note:

• name: the Style's name
• fantasy: one-line combat fantasy (e.g. 'untouchable duelist who turns defense into offense')
• equipment: manifested gear (weapons are part of the kit, not separate picks)
• attacks: basic attack behavior
• defense: parry/block/dodge identity within the strong-parry system
• movement: how it wall-runs, climbs, repositions — what makes its traversal distinct
• abilities: named abilities, including which one damages structures
• vs-demons: how this Style fights or supports around the demons
• status: open until Sebastian locks it

note: style-system · updated 2026-10-05

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Dual Katana (Fire/Void)

The starter Style — every new player picks this kit free at creation. Working title; proper name open.

Fantasy: untouchable duelist who shreds defense with Void, then executes with Fire.

Equipment: two manifested katanas — Katana F (Fire) and Katana V (Void). Weapons are part of the kit, not separate picks.

Attacks: real-time stance swapping between the two katanas. Katana V is the neutral opener — gap closing, crowd control, defense shred. Katana F is the payoff — high raw damage plus Burn DoT stacks once the target's defense is open.

Stance swap rules: 1.0 second rapid swap window immediately after each transition for fluid combo extensions; 7.0 second swap lockdown once the window expires — no infinite stance spam.

Defense: Katana V utility plus the universal strong-parry system.

Movement: energy-based dodges and sprint (see energy pool); wall-running per core mechanics.

Abilities: Burn DoT — Fire strikes stack burn damage over time, constant health pressure. Defense Shred — Void strikes strip armor/resistance, applying a vulnerability debuff.

Vs demons: open — not yet specified how this Style fights around the demons.

note: style-dual-katana · updated 2026-10-05