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How to Unlock Riot Smash Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

How to Unlock Riot Smash Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Riot Smash Basic Information

Riot Smash
Weapon TypeMace icon
Mace
SP Cost60Cooldown50
DescriptionPress and hold the attack button to spin your weapon, dealing 40 (+20% of ATK) damage. After holding the button down for a set time, release to execute a Crush Attack dealing 90 (+250% of ATK) damage, launching does into the air.

Here is the basic information for the Riot Smash, showing its weapon type, SP Cost and Cooldown, description, and how to unlock it.

How to Unlock Riot Smash Sword Skill

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Sword Skills, although being named as such, can be for different weapon types such as the rapier, dagger, and so on. Except for the defaults, you can unlock Sword Skills by simply increasing your weapon proficiency.

Riot Smash is unlocked by Mace Proficiency Lv. 8.

How to Increase Weapon Proficiency

Upon completion of the side quest, “Thrill of the Unknown,” you can increase your proficiency. You can then reallocate your Sword Skill points using your chest at the inn.

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