Draw Steel kit
Martial Artist
Martial Artist is a kit in Draw Steel: focused on speed and technique.
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Overview
The Martial Artist kit represents heroes who fight with their bodies as weapons. Using fists, feet, elbows, and knees, Martial Artists combine speed with devastating technique. They wear no armor, relying on their agility and training to avoid attacks. This kit is ideal for heroes who want to fight in melee without relying on weapons or armor. The bonuses favor speed and multiple strikes, with moderate damage that increases through class abilities.
Tips and playstyle
Best Classes: Fury (raging brawler), Shadow (quick-strike martial artist), Tactician (disciplined martial commander), Null (anti-magic monk). Playstyle: Get into melee and stay there. Your speed and stability bonuses help you avoid being pushed around, and your unarmed strikes keep your hands free for other activities. This kit rewards aggressive, in-your-face play. When to Choose This Kit: Choose Martial Artist when you want an unarmed combat fantasy. It works best on classes with abilities that enhance melee attacks or provide additional survivability.
Frequently asked questions
Is unarmed fighting competitive with weapons?
Yes. The Martial Artist kit's damage bonuses make unarmed strikes competitive with light and medium weapons. Your class abilities further enhance your unarmed damage, and the freedom of not needing weapons has its own advantages.
Can I use this kit with spellcasting classes?
Absolutely. A Conduit or Elementalist with the Martial Artist kit creates a unique combat caster who punches and casts in equal measure. It is not optimal for every build but can be very fun and flavorful.