The Aegis Forms are a fighting technique used by Titans, Deathless, and other warriors in the Infinity Blade universe. These fighting techniques were developed by the Deathless in order for battles to be based on actual skill and finesse, rather than technology.
Combat[]
In an Aegis battle two combatants face off in a one on one fight to the death. The battles are based off of skill rather than technological prowess. Furthermore, combatants are expected to treat each other with honor. Siris' slashing of Saydhi's neck is considered a dishonorable method of ending a duel. Raidriar circumvented these traditions by refusing to grant Siris a weapon to fight with in Infinity Blade II.
Two Aegis combatants in IB1.
Weapon Classes[]
Infinity Blade III and II feature three combat styles, depending on which weapon class the player has equipped: Light Weapons, Dual Weapons, or Heavy Weapons. Each combat type has distinct advantages and different capabilities.
Light Weapons[]
The most well-rounded of the three classes, allowing dodges, blocks, and parries, as well as decent power and speed. It also has good protection against enemy attacks (if blocking with a shield). The Infinity Weapons in this class are The Infinity Blade (Classic), The Infinity Blade (Modern), and The Infinity Edge.
All three weapon types. From top: Dual, Heavy, and Light.
Dual Weapons[]
This weapon class has the best speed of the three classes, however, blocking is no longer an option. With this class the player should be using their speed to dodge and parry all attacks, then launching out with a series of stabs and fast slashes. Infinity Weapons in this class are The Infinity Swords, and The Infinity Daggers.
Heavy Weapons[]
This class is the slowest, but offers great power, in addition to high damage during attacks and combos. With this weapon type the player will be mostly blocking, and sometimes parrying, until they get a break. They should then take advantage of the high damage output provided by these weapons. While using this weapon class dodging is no longer an option. Infinity Weapons in this class are The Infinity Cleaver and The Infinity Spear.
The Patterns of True Swordsmanship[]
The Patterns of True Swordsmanship preceded the Aegis Forms and took centuries to master. Thus they were not widely practiced. Unlike the Patterns. the Aegis Forms became a universal combat system, usable by all warriors.