As your training increases, you have learned to avoid being knocked around by enemy attacks. You can take more poise damage before being staggered.
Swordmaster – Passive
| Level 1 | |
| Cost | 1 Skill Points |
| Reduce Poise Damage Poise Damage Resistance | 3% Additive |
| Unlock Tree at the basic Swordmaster Trainer | |
| Level 2 | |
| Cost | 3 Skill Points |
| Reduce Poise Damage Poise Damage Resistance | 6% Additive |
| Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Swordmaster Trainer | |
| Level 3 | |
| Cost | 4 Skill Points |
| Reduce Poise Damage Poise Damage Resistance | 9% Additive |
| Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Swordmaster Trainer | |