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Sword
April 4, 2026 at 06:14 PM
Initial version
The Sword is one of the four weapon types available within the Primal Flow fighting style in Honor of Kings: World. Officially described as "agile" by TiMi Studio Group, it is the most balanced weapon in the Primal Flow arsenal, offering a middle ground between the Ringblade's speed, the Spear's reach, and the Hammer's raw power. For many players, the Sword serves as the reliable backbone of their Primal Flow combat approach.
Like the other Primal Flow weapons, the Sword is available from the beginning of the game and can be switched to at any point during combat. It requires no separate unlocking or progression.
The Sword offers moderate attack speed, moderate per-hit damage, and good reach. It sits comfortably in the middle of the four weapons on every stat axis, making it the most versatile and forgiving option. Its attack animations are quick directional slashes and thrusts that flow naturally into each other, providing responsive and intuitive controls.
Unlike the Ringblade, which swings in wide arcs, the Sword's attacks are more focused and directional. This gives the player better control over which enemies they hit, making it useful in situations that require precision. The Sword's combos are shorter than the Ringblade's extended chains but deal more damage per individual hit.
The Sword also has a decent forward lunge on some of its combo attacks, giving it slightly more closing distance than the Ringblade. This makes it effective for chasing down enemies that try to create space.
The Sword is the best all-around weapon for general exploration and combat in Honor of Kings: World. When the player is unsure what they will face next, the Sword provides a safe and effective default option. It handles one-on-one fights, small groups, and general open-world encounters equally well.
In boss fights, the Sword serves as a reliable damage dealer during attack windows. While it does not hit as hard as the Hammer per swing, it can land more hits in the same time frame without the risk of being caught in a long recovery animation. This makes the Sword forgiving against bosses with short vulnerability windows.
The Sword is also the easiest Primal Flow weapon for new players to learn. Its balanced stats and responsive controls provide a straightforward combat experience without requiring the positioning awareness of the Spear or the timing precision of the Hammer.
Within Primal Flow's weapon switching system, the Sword functions well as both a combo bridge and a standalone damage tool. Its moderate speed means it connects smoothly from faster weapons like the Ringblade and transitions cleanly into slower weapons like the Hammer.
A common pattern is Ringblade (build combo) into Sword (sustained damage) into Hammer (finisher). The Sword's intermediate speed makes this three-weapon chain feel natural and avoids the jarring speed change of going directly from Ringblade to Hammer.
The Sword can also be paired with the Spear for a mobile, mid-range playstyle. Players alternate between Spear thrusts at range and Sword slashes up close, maintaining pressure at multiple distances without needing to commit to the Hammer's slower tempo.
Several hero Flow Styles in Honor of Kings: World also use swords or sword-like weapons. Li Bai's Flow Style features a longsword with unique dodge-counter techniques, while Zhao Yun's Dragon Courage Flow Style incorporates spear-and-sword hybrid attacks. These hero styles offer deeper mechanical depth within the sword archetype, including special abilities and ultimate moves themed around their respective heroes.
Primal Flow's Sword does not have access to these unique hero abilities. However, it benefits from being part of the four-weapon switching system. A player using Primal Flow can swap to the Sword when they need its balanced performance and switch away when the situation calls for a different tool. Hero Flow Style users are locked into their single weapon archetype for the duration of that style.
The Sword is the safest weapon to fall back on when learning a new boss's attack patterns. Its moderate speed gives enough time to observe and react without overcommitting. Use the Sword during your first few attempts against a new enemy type, then branch into the Ringblade, Spear, or Hammer once you understand the fight. In extended combat encounters where Flow energy management matters, the Sword's consistent damage output makes it a solid choice for sustained DPS phases.
