Knight of Cygnus: Soul Master

youve never needed powerstrike in first job, i always max it last because you use it in 2nd job after you get mastery. slash blast is much more important. thats why im pondering a mastery first build. but with soul blade, shikage immediately replaces both powerstrike and slash blast.

I've mainly used powerstrike in first job so far so I have no clue what you're talking about. I maxed powerstrike last too but its a good attack and I've used it a lot. Soul blade replaces those two, and it should. Its a far better attack and is needed for early training. for a close range class, you need that range from Soul Blade early on.