Spell Blade

Spell Blade is one of the many Racial Perks in RoH. This specific perk may only be taken if the character is a Hylian. The perk Spell Blade is useful for Hylian characters who wish to be just that; a spell blade. It gives +1 Casting and +1 Striking to the character sheet. It also gives the player Prodigy in either Striking or Casting. Since it costs a lot, players need to be wise about how they use this perk, as using it for a strict mage or melee user is a bit of a waste. For example, a character with 0 in Striking and 3 in Casting that takes this perk gains a 1 in Striking, a 4 in Casting, and Prodigy for Casting. They still have to pay the 10 EXP for the perk, thus causing the perk to be more expensive otherwise. If they didn't take the perk and instead increased their Striking and Casting separately, also getting Prodigy separately, then they gain an extra 1 EXP as it would only cost 9, Spell Blade costing 10. Of course, this perk is completely useless to those who don't use Casting or Striking as they wouldn't gain Prodigy unless one was an Archetype skill. Basically, the most EXP you can loose by taking this perk is 8 (having 0 in Cating and Striking before taking the perk) while the most you can gain is 2 EXP (having 3 in Casting and Striking then taking the perk, saving you 2 EXP). It should be noted that your Casting and Striking may not exceed 5 at character generation through this perk. This perk, like most Racial Perks, may only be taken at character generation.

The Spell Blade Perk
Spell Blade(Hylian Only)(10/X)
 * The hylian race has long been known for their skill with both magic and swordplay. Sharing the blood of all great hero's of Hyrule, it is not surprising that some members of this race show natural talent in both areas. Characters with this perk gain a point in Striking as well as Casting, and receive Prodigy in one of the two.
 * The skill chosen for Prodigy MUST be an archetype skill.
 * This perk can only be purchased at character creation.