Riposte

Description
While swords are less deadly than other dedicated melee weapons, like polearms, they have the advantage in versatility, especially when it comes to defense. You know how to use that advantage to its fullest extent. When you defend with your weapon instead of dodging, you can immediately strike your enemy with a vicious counter-attack.

Effects
You can choose to use Riposte any time you successfully defend against a melee attack with your own attack roll by using a sword with the Parrying property. Riposte can only be used during an enemy's turn. All swords can parry except for short swords. When you use Riposte, you spend 3 Stamina and 2 OA. You immediately make an attack against the enemy you defended against, dealing an additional amount of damage equal to your Weapon Specialty (Swords) skill.