To fight with the Sword, you must unlock the Tier 1 Skill Basics of One-Handed Weapons.
The sword has three different types of attacks, and various buffs you can use to increase damage, or decrease debuffs like Exhausted.
Attacks
Base damage
Left and right slash, performed by clicking left- or right mouse button
30
Downwards slash, performed by scrolling your mouse downwards
A wide, circular slice performed at high speeds. Strikes all enemies in a 360 degree circle centered on the user. This ability has been refined to offer increased damage.