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The ten [[Shardblade]] '''stances''' are fighting styles used by [[Shardbearer]]s in [[Vorin]] culture. They may also be used with conventional weapons.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
== Overview ==
There are ten stances in all, each based on one of the [[Ten Essences]]. A stance describes a general fighting style and tactics, rather than specific sword movements.{{book ref|sa2|14}}
An ancient [[Knight Radiant]] from one of [[Dalinar's visions]] remarks that [[Dalinar]]'s stances are unfamiliar to her, so the stances have likely evolved over time.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
== The Stances ==
=== Windstance ===
Windstance
=== Smokestance ===
Smokestance is a fluid, one-handed stance that has the blade forward, tip pointed at the heart of their opponent, and one foot placed ahead of the other. Smokestance is better than Windstance for fighting with an imperfect weapon. The key in this stance is to stay in motion at all times. While the blade may move in a whirlwind, it focuses on thrusts rather than sweeps and slashes. One variant of Smokestance is a sword and dagger stance, which uses the dagger primarily as a second line of defense.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
=== Flamestance ===
Flamestance is an aggressive, sometimes frantic one-handed stance. Unlike other stances, the posture of Flamestance involves squared
=== Vinestance ===
Vinestance is a defensive stance that focuses on defensive footwork and flexibility.{{book ref|sa2|57}} It is slow and steady, but has sudden, quick lunges.{{book ref|sa2|56}} [[Relis Ruthar]], the former Alethi dueling champion,{{book ref|sa2|37}}
=== Ironstance ===
Ironstance is a strong stance with a two-handed grip, sword held next to the head, and
=== Stonestance ===
Stonestance is a form that relies on raw power. The stance involves holding the sword in front, arms fully extended, tip pointing straight up. On offense, the focus is on delivering
=== Bloodstance ===
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