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How to Unlock Absorbing Strike Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

How to Unlock Absorbing Strike Sword Skill | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Absorbing Strike Basic Information

Absorbing Strike
Weapon TypeMace icon
Mace
SP Cost60Cooldown40
DescriptionSpin your weapon, drawing in enemies up to 14 meters away. Execute a Sword Strike on foes drawn in, dealing 30 (+120% of ATK) damage.

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

How to Unlock Absorbing Strike 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.

Absorbing Strike is unlocked by Mace Proficiency Lv. 10.

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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