Rune Slayer

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Full Name
Elsword
Weapon
Great Sword, Rune Swords, Fire Magic, Runes
Age
16
Race
Human
Height
164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight
56 kg (123 lb)
Release Date
12 November 2009
4 May 2011
6 July 2011
4 January 2012
File:Bresil Flag.png 31 July 2013
Trans. Release Date
14 July 2016
28 September 2016
28 September 2016
28 September 2016
File:Bresil Flag.png 28 September 2016
File:Europeanunion.png 14 December 2016
Statistics
Speed
Average
Range
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Magical
Ready for some heat?!


File:RSNEW.png Rune Slayer

[A swordsman who mastered the power of Rune and Magic.]


Incorporates the use of Runes to further develop his ability to fight in close or long ranged battles.

[Sword Fire]
Use this when you have a lot of enemies around you.
You can also use this midair and this skill has a wide range.
[Luna Blade]
Use this when there are multiple enemies gathered around.
This skill won't knock down your enemies so you can continue your combo.
This skill also burns the enemy's MP in PvP.
[Phoenix Talon]
Use this when you have a lot of MP or have enemies around you.
You get a boost in MP regen after the skill is used.
[Sword Enchant]
You get one of three elements while attacking: Fire, Water, Poison.
If your weapon is attributed with one of those elements, you'll have strong synergy.


[Enchant Breaker]
Lower the enemy's elemental resistance. This skill creates a good synergy effect with Rune Slayer's Elemental Attack abilities. Make sure to apply to the enemy at all times.
[Triple Saber]
Pulls in nearby enemies and deal massive damage with large Rune Blades.
[Overs Geyser]
This skill is useful against large monsters or mobs. You can continue to attack the enemy with the right movement.
[Magic Coating]
Absorb magical projectiles when in Iron Body status. Use this skill to withstand magical barrages from enemies.



Background

While traveling, Elsword decides to practice his magic skills so that he can become stronger. He goes to Vanessa in Velder for help, and she explains to him that he can start using runes instead of fireballs to increase his power. Soon Elsword starts to use the runes he got from training, and this allowed him to become a stronger magic knight, thus giving him the name, Rune Slayer.

Second Class Advancement


Skill Tree

Rune Slayer

Skills Passives
Level 35
Level 40

Level 45
Level 50
Level 55

Level 60

Level 65
Transcendence
Level 70

Level 80

Level 90
Level 95
  • 2nd Job Skill Traits unlocked at Level 70.
  • 2nd Job Final Enhanced Skill unlocked upon Transcending.
  • Transcendence Skill Traits unlocked at Level 99.
  • Transcendence Final Enhanced Skill unlocked upon advancing to 3rd job class.

Transcendence

Skills Passives Locked
Transcendence
Level 70

Level 80

Level 90
Level 95
  • Skill Traits unlocked at Level 99.
  • Final Enhanced Skill unlocked upon advancing to 3rd job class.


Additional Combos

 : All damage values for new and preexisting commands receive a 1.1x multiplier during 2nd job.
Image Description Damage
File:Rs3.png Runes

All fireballs used in combos are replaced with runes.

  • 's runes have infinite piercing unlike Magic Knight's fireball.
Exploding Rune

Changes the fireball in Magic Knight's to a rune. The rune has a heavier hitstun and doesn't launch enemies as high. If fully charged, the rune will not launch grounded opponents.

287% Phy. Damage
303% Mag. Damage (4 MP)
394% ~ 592% Mag. Damage

Aerial Rune

Changes the fireball in Magic Knight's combo to a rune. The rune will remain in place until an additional is pressed, firing it down at a 45° angle, covering a moderate distance. The rune can be absorbed but not reflected and can pierce twice.

  • It is possible to dash cancel the combo after the first , allowing you to repeat the combo and remain in the air indefinitely. Video


299% Phy. Damage
341% Mag. Damage (4 MP)
436% Mag. Damage

File:Rs1.png Flame Swing

Modifies Knight's , engulfing the last two slashes in flames. The flames do magical damage and the final no longer knocks down, now doing hitstun.

  • Knight's can no longer be performed.
  • Note that the flame slashes are both Vitality and Destruction: The flames are Destruction, the slashes are Vitality.

149% Phy. Damage
183% Phy. Damage
76% Phy. Damage
+ 107% Mag. Damage x2
76% Phy. Damage
+ 93% Mag. Damage x4

File:RSCombo4.jpg Launch Burst

After launching with , explode a rune beneath the enemy to launch them up once more. The rune can be delayed for a short time by holding down . If fully charged, the rune will not launch grounded opponents.


318% Phy. Damage
394% ~ 592% Mag. Damage

Updates

Date Changes
KR NA
02/14/2013 -
  • Movement delay after 's final input decreased and launch height decreased.
  • Removed hang time after and added the ability to dash cancel the combo.
07/09/2015 -
  • Fixed issue where 's final input would appear later if the command was interrupted.
07/23/2015 12/16/15
  • Added new combo.
  • Modified :
    • Third and final input are now engulfed in flames.
11/16/2016 -
  • Rune size in decreased.


Skills

Rune Slayer/Skills

File:RSTransNEW.png Transcendence

Transcendence Advancement

Completing the following advancement quest or using the Item Mall item: Book of Transcendence: God's Will will advance to your Transcendent 2nd job.

Rune Slayer - Transcendence
Limit Break 1/5
{{
Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Achieve level 70
  • Complete your Second Job Advancement
  • Clear 2 dungeons in your level range
    (excluding Ruben/Event Dungeon/Guild Mini Game/Guild Expedition/Ereda Island/Dimension of Sinister Intent/Twisted Time and Space - Fahrmann's Peak/Henir's Time and Space/Gate of Darkness/Add's Energy Fusion Theory)
Description

[Book of Transcendence] - Intro
Many seek power, but it's not easy to acquire one. Among those that seek power, the El Masters have achieved theirs in a unique way.
Each El Master has overcome their limits using their innate abilities. This book, specifically, will be narrating the power of transcendence, a power that was developed and used by the Earth Master.
Power of Transcendence is given to those that overcome their limits, no matter their origin.
First, one should prove their worth.

Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}
Limit Break 2/5
{{
Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the quest Limit Break 1/5
  • Collect Symbol of Resolve (Sander, Lanox, Atlas, Elysion dungeons) 0/2
Description

[Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 1
Those who seek power must first look and see if they are properly prepared.
A powerful body obtained through regular training is important, one's resolve to face difficult trials is more important.
Your firm resolve and belief in yourself will materialize Symbol of Resolve.

Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}
Limit Break 3/5
{{
Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the quest Limit Break 2/5
  • Collect Symbols of Determination (Sander, Lanox, Atlas, Elysion dungeons) 0/2
Description

[Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 2
Transcendence is the power to overcome your limits. You must undergo trials in order to find the key to do so.
Though a proven method is to throw yourself in danger, you need the determination to turn those dangerous situations into an opportunity.
Your unshaken determination will materialize as Symbol of Determination.

Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}
Limit Break 4/5
{{
Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the quest Limit Break 3/5
  • Collect Symbol of Purpose (Sander, Lanox, Atlas, Elysion dungeons) 0/1
Description

[Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 3
Those seeking the power of transcendence will face many trials. When you lose yourself in face of these trials, you must remember your goal, your purpose.
Your single minded focus in showing your purpose will materialize as Symbol of Purpose and put you closer to transcendence.

Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}
Limit Break 5/5
{{
Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the quest Limit Break 4/5
  • Clear 3 dungeons in your level range
    (excluding Ruben/Event Dungeon/Guild Mini Game/Guild Expedition/Ereda Island/Dimension of Sinister Intent/Twisted Time and Space - Fahrmann's Peak/Henir's Time and Space/Gate of Darkness/Add's Energy Fusion Theory)
Description

[Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 4
Those who have faced their limits, now you will face the final trial.
Only those who overcome their own limitations are truly worthy of power.
You will now face transcendence, but remember, those who found the end, will soon find themselves a new beginning.
Overcome your limits and prove your worth. Then, the power of transcendence will reside in you.

Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 [Cobo] Transcendence Useful Items Cube N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}



Skills

Rune Slayer/Transcendent/Skills

Gallery

Full Gallery: Elsword/Gallery

Artwork

Miscellaneous


Tips and Details

  • Strangely, Rune Slayer's >>ZZX combo does not have increased damage on an enemy affected by his Magic Chain passive, despite the former being a magical attack.
  • Unlike most other magical projectiles, Rune Slayer's Runes cannot be reflected completely. The runes will still go past enemies but will not deal damage if reflected.
    • Allies behind will receive damage from 'reflected' rune.


Trivia

  • In his concept art, his initial design was rejected as it had too many similarities to Magic Knight. They then completely redesign his outfit and personality to be more rugged and laid-back rather than knightly and serious like Lord Knight.
  • On Rune Slayer's runes, text reading "The Time Is Now" can be seen under the main symbol in small text.
  • Rune Slayer is the first character to be depicted with tattoos.
  • Despite Sword Fire being moved to Magic Knight and Loadstar taking its place, it is still listed as one of Rune Slayer's Primary Skills.


Alternative Names

Server Name Translation
South Korea 룬 슬레이어 Rune Slayer
Japan ルーンスレイヤー Rune Slayer
Taiwan (Traditional Chinese) 符文殺手 Rune Slayer
China (Simplified Chinese) 符文杀手 Rune Slayer
Germany Runenritter Rune Knight
Spain Caballero Runico Rune Knight
France Chevalier runique Rune Knight
Italy Cavaliere delle Rune Rune Knight
Poland Rycerz Runiczny Rune Knight
United Kingdom Rune Knight
Thailand นักดาบรูน Rune Knight
Brazil Cavaleiro Rúnico Rune Knight



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