This path emulates the slow swaying of trees and the uncertainty of the falling leaf, combining subtle defenses with sudden and tricky attacks. Practitioners often use fencing weapons.
Willow Strike
Fu: 1, Shot: 3
An extended attack, adding +3 to the action value. You cannot expend any shots or Fu until your next shot comes up.
Willow Counter
Fu: 2, Shot: 0
Like the willow in wind, you sway away from an attack and then rebound.
Make a MartialArts attack against an opponent who has just missed you with a melee attack. This has no effect on your current shot. You cannot counterattack against a counterattack.
Branches in the Wind
Fu: 1, Shot: 0
Improve your Dodge Dodge by +3 for the current shot, against melee attacks only. This counts as an active defense, and is not cumulative with other active defenses.
Storm of Reeds
Fu: 2, Shot: 0
Use just after you have made an MartialArts attack. Make another attack against the same target, but with a different weapon or limb.