You can select 1 perk and an additional perk every 5 character levels. (4 Perks Max)

• Barricade When in a defensive stance, the defense rating bonus is increased by 15%.
• Combo Attack Physical attack power temporarily increases by 10% with each successful melee attack within 3 seconds.
• Counterattack Successful defense increases the movement speed and attack speed by 10% for 3 seconds.
• Defense Expert Increases Armor Rating acquired from armor by 10%.
• Dual Wield Equipping weapons in both hands increases attack speed by 7%.
• Projectile Resistance Reduces damage taken from projectiles by 15%.
• Shield Expert Increases movement speed by 5% when in a defensive stance.
• Swift Reduces the base movement speed penalty from equipped armor by -20%. Not applicable to additional modifiers.
• Weapon Mastery All primary and secondary weapons are available regardless of class requirements. A 10% physical damage penalty is applied for all non-native weapons.

You may select 2 of the following skills:

• Adrenaline Rush Increases your action speed by 25% for 8 seconds. After the duration ends, your action speed is reduced by -8% and your movement speed is reduced by -4% for 4 seconds. (Single-use, rechargeable with campfires) no cooldown
• Breakthrough Removes debuffs that slow all movement speeds. 28s cooldown
• Second Wind Recovers 50% of HP over 12 seconds. Additionally, it eliminates the side effects of the Adrenaline Rush skill. (Single-use, rechargeable with campfires) no cooldown
• Sprint Movement speed is greatly increased for a short duration. 28s cooldown
• Taunt Increases the agro value to all monsters within a 7.5m area by 50% and increases your defense rating bonus by 15% for 8 seconds. 18s cooldown
• Victory Strike The next attack deals an additional 20% weapon damage. If the target dies from this attack you recover 5% of your maximum HP. 24s cooldown

Weapons

• 2-Handed Battle Axe, Crossbow, Halberd, Longsword, Spear, Zweihander
• 1-Handed Arming Sword, Castillion Dagger, Falchion, Flanged Mace, Hatchet, Horseman’s Axe
• Shields Buckler, Heater Shield, Pavise, Round Shield
• Utility Francisca Axe

Armors

• Head Armet, Barbuta Helm, Chaperon, Kettle Hat, Leather Cap, Visored Barbuta Helm
• Chest Dark Plate Armor, Doublet, Fine Cuirass, Padded Tunic, Regal Gambeson, Templar Armor
• Legs Cloth Pants, Heavy Leather Leggings, Leather Leggings, Loose Trousers, Padded Leggings, Plate Pants
• Hands Heavy Gauntlet, Leather Gloves, Rawhide Gloves, Reinforced Gloves, Riveted Gloves
• Feet Adventurer Boots, Heavy Boots, Laced Turn Shoe, Lightfoot Boots, Old Shoes, Plate Boots, Rugged Boots