Sword Forms

Sword forms are the forms or stances use by Zozaria during combat. As he continue to train, his mastery over his form increases. Such fighting forms were required to compensate for or take advantage of the unique attributes of the dueling sword, notably the balance of the weapon and the blade, single edge, curved for slashing.

Makashi Form
Makashi Form: In this form fluidity and economy of motion were relied on, rather than strength, utilizing a combination of blocks and parries, Zozaria maintained a proper foundation of defense against both ranged and melee attacks. Immediately after defending against an opponent's strike, he followed with an attack of his own, bringing the force of the opponent's own blow against them and seeking to dominate the duel.
 * Add shield bonus to AC and CMD as a dodge bonus

Djem So Form
Djem So Form: is tricky, it works best when attempting subtle works of swordplay, disarming opponents, feinting, tripping, the like. It's next to worthless when used directly. Philosophically, Djem So involved practical combat and deception, rather than single minded determination or endless patience.
 * Add shield bonus to CMB when performing maneuvers

Djem So had a fairly relaxed focus on bladework, designed as a simple, fighting form. Zozaria uses this form to twist or bash the opponent's weapon from their grip with either a bind or sudden power blow.

Niman Form
Niman is his most acrobatic Form, filled with numerous elaborate moves, and relies heavily upon the user's ability to run, jump, and spin. He perform amazing feats of acrobatics, such as somersaults and backflips, not only for attack, but also to evade the slashes and strikes of his opponent. Quick spinning attack is utilized from all angles.
 * Add shield bonus to attack rolls

Niman Form focuses on precision. It should be used against monsters with thick hides or creatures too fast for normal blows to touch, against normal opponents it's less useful as his normal level of skill is sufficient.

Vaapad Form
It relies on the offensive, attacking with wide, fast, and powerful swings, it is aggressive, it is focused, and its best use is in combat as it harnesses raw aggression, striking at the weakest point of opponents to shatter their defenses and strike them down. It's the best form for a quick kill but its only of use if targets have biological weaknesses to exploit.
 * Increase crit range by 1 for every 3 points of shield bonus.