Swordtember Day 20 - Keyword : FragmentedWhen first striking an enemy, whether successful or not, the Sword of 1000 Cuts appears to shatter into 10 pieces, which float in the air and surround the opponent. Each future strike with the sword causes damage from all 10 floating pieces, regardless of the result of the strike with the remainder of the sword. This automatic damage increases each time a successful strike is made.