Sword family · Intermediate

HoveringSword

Attack & defence · Pet Lv35+: use a Medium Blood Certificate.

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How to raise HoveringSword

Treatment order: MeanMean

HolySwordEggObtain and use the egg.
MeanorNeutral
Flying SwordTreat HolySwordEgg this way. Hatches at pet Lv15.
Mean
HoveringSwordTreat Flying Sword this way. Pet Lv35+: use a Medium Blood Certificate.

Exact growth requirements

If you have mixed Mean and Nice answers, check these conditions before evolving. Each new evolution starts fresh.

HolySwordEgg → Flying Sword: Growth score ≤ 0.
Flying Sword → HoveringSword: Growth score ≤ -8.

Evolves from: Flying Sword.

Next evolution

Metatron's sword: Mean.
EvilDragon's Spine: NiceorNeutral.

Stats by level

Attack & defence growth. Base stats depend on level and growth type. Evolution rolls add permanent bonuses. The natural range includes the possible bonuses from every earlier stage on the routes shown above.

Pet level

Attribute	Level base	This evolution adds	Natural total range
HP	1,167	210–246	1,456–1,506
MP	468	84–98	552–566
Average attack	244	88–102	332–346
Defence	312	93–151	453–539
Spell attack	136	0	136
Spell defence	139	48–82	208–258
Rigor	187	0	187
Agility	117	38–64	170–206
Thunder attack	0	0	0
Fire attack	0	0	0
Ice attack	0	0	0
Corrosion attack	0	0	0
Thunder resistance	18	0	18
Fire resistance	18	0	18
Ice resistance	18	0	18
Corrosion resistance	18	0	18
Constitution resistance	0	0	0
Spirit resistance	0	0	0

Attack variance at this level: ±12 around average attack. Fusion, stars, special feeding, equipment and temporary buffs can change your pet’s actual totals.

Movement speed: 80
Attack speed: 110
Attack range: 1
Critical chance: 7%

Skills for this form

Stiff Hide 26 skill ranks

Rank	Skill	MP	Effect
1	Hard Shield I	31	Physical damage resistance: +6. Lasts 300 seconds.
2	Hard Shield II	42	Physical damage resistance: +8. Lasts 300 seconds.
3	Hard Shield III	59	Physical damage resistance: +9. Lasts 300 seconds.
4	Hard Shield IV	78	Physical damage resistance: +10. Lasts 300 seconds.
5	Hard Shield V	101	Physical damage resistance: +11. Lasts 300 seconds.
6	Hard Shield VI	126	Physical damage resistance: +12. Lasts 600 seconds.
7	Hard Shield VII	153	Physical damage resistance: +14. Lasts 900 seconds.
8	Hard Shield VIII	185	Physical damage resistance: +15. Lasts 1200 seconds.
9	Hard Shield IX	216	Physical damage resistance: +16. Lasts 1500 seconds.
10	Hard Shield X	248	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 1800 seconds.
11	Hard Shield XI	284	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 2400 seconds.
12	Hard Shield XII	326	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 3600 seconds.
13	Hard Shield XIII	369	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 4200 seconds.
14	Hard Shield XIV	416	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 4500 seconds.
15	Hard Shield XV	467	Physical damage resistance: +20. Lasts 4650 seconds.
16	Hard Shield XVI	525	Physical damage resistance: +21. Lasts 4800 seconds.
17	Hard Shield XVII	600	Physical damage resistance: +22. Lasts 4800 seconds.
18	Hard Shield XVIII	689	Physical damage resistance: +23. Lasts 4800 seconds.
19	Hard Shield XIX	792	Physical damage resistance: +24. Lasts 4800 seconds.
20	Hard Shield XX	907	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4800 seconds.
21	Hard Shield XXI	1034	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4815 seconds.
22	Hard Shield XXII	1174	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4830 seconds.
23	Hard Shield XXIII	1328	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4845 seconds.
24	Hard Shield XXIV	1494	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4860 seconds.
25	Hard Shield XXV	1673	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4875 seconds.
26	Hard Shield XXVI	1865	Physical damage resistance: +25. Lasts 4890 seconds.

Crack Claw 26 skill ranks

Rank	Skill	MP	Range	Effect
1	Crack Claw I	16	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
2	Crack Claw II	22	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
3	Crack Claw III	30	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
4	Crack Claw IV	38	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
5	Crack Claw V	50	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
6	Crack Claw VI	62	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
7	Crack Claw VII	78	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
8	Crack Claw VIII	94	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
9	Crack Claw IX	114	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
10	Crack Claw X	138	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
11	Crack Claw XI	167	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
12	Crack Claw XII	202	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
13	Crack Claw 13	237	5	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
14	Crack Claw 14	279	5	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
15	Crack Claw 15	329	5	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
16	Crack Claw XVI	449	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
17	Crack Claw XVII	587	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
18	Crack Claw XVIII	695	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
19	Crack Claw XIX	807	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
20	Crack Claw XX	923	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
21	Crack Claw XXI	1045	1	Spell to attack a single target within short range. It can stun target and
22	Crack Claw XXII	1172	1	Attacks a single target nearby, stunning the target and
23	Crack Claw XXIII	1304	1	Attacks a single target nearby, stunning the target and
24	Crack Claw XXIV	1442	1	Attacks a single target nearby, stunning the target and
25	Crack Claw XXV	1584	1	Attacks a single target nearby, stunning the target and
26	Crack Claw XXVI	1730	1	Attacks a single target nearby, stunning the target and

Open a skill to compare its ranks. The list describes the form’s skill set; it does not mean all ranks unlock at once.

Which answers should I choose?

Mean

Choose strict or harsh answers.

Nice

Choose kind or encouraging answers.

Neutral

Keep your current training unchanged.

Metatron's sword: Mean.
EvilDragon's Spine: NiceorNeutral.

Match the answer label to the treatment in your route. Some questions have two Mean or two Nice replies. Follow the label even if the wording sounds different.

Show growth values

When your pet…	Choose the answer with your treatment label
Your pet happily dance in front of its master you.	NiceGently hold its hand. MeanYou are shocked. NeutralJust move away.
Your pet rolls around its master you.	NeutralTell it how to roll with your gestures. MeanRoll following it. MeanYou feel sick
Your pet seems angry and jumps here and there.	NeutralLet it jump. NiceTry to know its purpose. MeanPick up your weapon to stop it.
Your pet pays no attention to its master's call.	MeanThrow a stone near it. NeutralLeave it alone. MeanGo to lift it.
Your pet continually rubs on a stone in the open air.	NiceHave no idea what it is doing. NiceGo to help it. MeanJust ignore it. No Neutral reply for this question. Automatic Neutral training keeps growth unchanged.
Your pet sneakily follows its master you.	NeutralTurn around and scare it. NiceJust let it follow you. NiceCarry it and move forward.
Your pet flies into the sky and then dives to scare others.	NicePlay jokes with it together. NeutralStop it and ask why. MeanYell at it loudly.
Your pet keeps knocking on something to make noise.	MeanRun away because it is too noisy. NiceSing loudly with it together. NiceAsk it not to shout any more. No Neutral reply for this question. Automatic Neutral training keeps growth unchanged.
Your pet lies low on the ground and doesn't want to move any more.	NeutralGo to show it some consideration. NiceLie low together to enjoy the scenery. MeanUrge it to prepare for the battle.

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