Skill Master: Ledger Hunting
Rank Range: Rank 1 - 7
Topics: Weaponless Combat, Melee Weapons, Defence, Offense, Shields
Books: Introduction to Melee Combat, On the Fields of Death
Where to Go: Course Link
Reward Item: Push Dagger

When you think of Melee Combat, you more than likely will consider a sword. There is much more to it. Not only is there a range of weapons; mace, axe, bo staff, scythe, lance... but there is also the consideration of shields, armour and what to do if you have no weapon on hand. What then?

By attending these lessons you will not only learn how to fight, but also how to defend against an attack... and, when it's time to retreat. You better come prepared.

Here is what SM Ledger Hunting had to say:

"If you try to defend, defend , defend, you'll die. Same as if you try to attack, attack, attack. What you need to do is find a balance, a rhythm if you will. You need to know every beat, if that's the analogy we're going with, of the music your opponent is dancing to.

A blind man with a sword can be much more dangerous than you think, especially if he's smart. You've gotta learn to be both blind and deaf in battle, yet see everything, hear everything. The slightest detail can go a long way in deciding a battle."