# Introduction
The Aldbine Footsoldier Combat Style is basic training for all those who work in the Aldbine Imperial Republic.
# Weaponry
The soldiers of the Aldbine Republic are trained to be adaptive and widely skilled. They are trained especially well in magical defense and a variety of polearms.
Their combat style specializes in the following weapons:
- [[Straightbow]]
- [[Longsword]]
- [[Heater Shield]]
- [[Jeddart]]
- [[Lochaber]]
- [[Halberd]]
They increase their attack rolls by their Footsoldier Aspect when wielding these weapons. Your proficiency with these weapons is equal to your Footsoldier Aspect level, if it is the highest applicable proficiency modifier for the weapon class. This proficiency does not stack or add to any other proficiency bonuses.
# Fields
The Aldbine Footsoldier aspect improves in the following fields when chosen:
- Archery
- Polearms
- Swordplay
## Archery
- [[Aldbine Accuracy]]
- [[Quick Draw]]
- [[Curved Shot]]
- [[Steady Aim]]
- [[Sniper's Game]]
- [[Volley]]
- [[Follow Up]]
- [[Sylvan Speedshot]]
- [[True Strike]]
- [[Watchful Eye]]
- [[Dispelling Shot]]
- [[Proficient Reload]]
## Polearms
- [[Hold the Line]]
- [[Polearm Pull]]
- [[Choke Grip]]
- [[Mauvel's Flourish]]
- [[Armed Pole]]
- [[Leg Sweep]]
- [[Pole Thrust]]
- [[Mauvel's Counter]]
- [[Militant Readiness]]
## Swordplay
- [[Cross's Guard]]
- [[Iron Gate Stance]]
- [[Window's Guard]]
- [[Queen's Guard]]
- [[Niel's Retort]]