Aard (character development)

The Aard attribute governs the use of the sign. There are five basic levels, each with a selection of attributes, and five levels of special attack (Student, Apprentice, Specialist, Expert, and Master). The full Aard attribute tree can be found here or by clicking on the tree icon to the right.

Level One

Aard (level 1) Angle 90° Causes Knockdown Endurance Cost 15	Stun Provides chance of causing Stun	Student Angle 180° Causes Knockdown Right-click and hold to powerup Sign

Level Two

Aard (level 2) Angle 90° Sign Intensity + 25% Causes Knockdown Endurance Cost 15 Requires level 1 Intelligence	Disarm Provides chance of Disarming opponents	Gust Knockdown + 25%	Apprentice Angle 180° Sign Intensity + 25% Causes Knockdown Right-click and hold to powerup Sign Requires Student

Level Three

Aard (level 3) Angle 90° Sign Intensity + 50% Causes Knockdown Endurance Cost 20 Requires level 2 Intelligence	Blasting Fist Raises chance of Knockdown Works only with the special attack in the Strong Silver style	Thunder Stun + 25%	Specialist Angle 270° Sign Intensity + 50% Causes Knockdown Right-click and hold to powerup Sign Requires Apprentice

Level Four

Aard (level 4) Angle 90° Sign Intensity + 75% Causes Knockdown Endurance Cost 20 Requires level 3 Intelligence	Extended Duration Critical effects duration + 50%	Added Efficiency Cost of casting Sign − 20%	Expert Angle 360° Sign Intensity + 75% Causes Knockdown Right-click and hold to powerup Sign Requires Specialist

Level Five

Aard (level 5) Angle 90° Sign Intensity + 100% Causes Knockdown Endurance Cost 25 Requires level 4 Intelligence	Gale Stun + 25% Knockdown + 25% Disarm + 25%	Master Angle 360° Sign Intensity + 100% Causes Knockdown Right-click and hold to powerup Sign Requires Expert