Turn Strike (XC1)

Turn Strike is Shulk's Talent Art in Xenoblade Chronicles before he obtains the Monado. It acts as his only break art until he gets Stream Edge, but is also quite powerful by itself, dealing twice as much damage as an unlevelled Monado Buster.

Characteristics
Turn Strike has two purposes: to inflict Break, and to deal a large amount of damage. The Break it deals lasts for a very long time of 10 seconds - only a level 8 Stream Edge can match, and no other party member can beat 9.5 seconds. This is mostly beneficial because in the beginning of the game Reyn's Wild Down has a high cooldown, which gives him a better chance of landing it. Even when Shulk gets other break arts, Turn Strike's long duration and high damage keep it useful for its entire lifespan, until Shulk gets the Monado and it can no longer be used.