Swordsman Archive

I am currently 1013 in Swordsman. What is the best tree to go up in? Offense, tech or defense? I am new to the class and really can't find the info on the new skills and what kind of dmg they do. So what do you guys recommend for advancement of a solo player?

you either want to go up the tech line for the speed and head hits or the defense line to stay alive longer. i really depends on what else you are. if you are just a swordsman you might want the defense, but if you are a master brawler, or doc then you definitely want the tech line. It'll make you hit one-one with a curved sword even with specials, and it'll give you head hit 3 which will chew through almost anything with the bleeds you already have. Oh, and if you plan on any pvp, you need the tech line first.