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[[File:Skill.png|right]]  
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'''Skills''' are special moves that can be executed by characters which deal greater amounts of damage than normal moves at the cost of Mana (MP), Health Points (HP), Cannonball, Spirit Energy (SE), Dynamo Point (DP), Combination Point (CP) and ECP. Skills can be learnt or enhanced by leveling. Through the use of '''Skill Rings''', special '''Titles'''', '''Equipment''' and '''Magic Stones''', the damage of the Skills can increase.
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Skills ==
'''Skills''' are special moves that can be executed by characters which deal greater amounts of damage than normal moves at the cost of Mana (MP), Health Points (HP), Cannonball, Energy (SE), Dynamo Point (DP), Combination Point (CP), or ECP. Skills can be learnt by leveling, and obtain Final Enhanced effects upon advancing to the next job (including [[Transcendence]]). When enhanced, the skill's tooltip will be updated to reflect the Final Enhanced effect. Through the use of '''Skill Rings''', special '''Titles'''', '''Equipment''', and '''Magic Stones''', the damage of the Skills can increase.  




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[[Image:UI - Skill Slots.png]]




Skills that you wish to use can be placed in these "'''Skill Slots'''". The letters: A, S, D, C are the hotkeys that must be pressed to execute the respective skill.
Skills that you wish to use can be placed in these "'''Skill Slots'''". The default keys for these skill slots are A, S, D, C, Q, W, E, and R (And F and T after Transcendence) are the hotkeys that must be pressed to execute the respective skill. Additionally, there is one skill slot dedicated only for '''Hyper Actives''', defaulted to LShift, and one skill slot dedicated only for '''Master Skills''', defaulted to LAlt.


After a skill is used (in normal circumstances) there will be a cooldown counter which has to be counted down before a skill can be used again.
After a skill is used (in normal circumstances), there will be a cooldown counter which has to be counted down before a skill can be used again.  
[[File:Skill slot B.jpg|right]]
It is possible to have a second set of skills equipped for use by purchasing the B-Skill Slot from the cash shop. This allows you to use Q, W, E and R for hotkeys too or alternate between two different slots of skills with the spacebar key, allowing more variety in the use of skills. B slots are activated immediately for the character upon purchase.


There are numerous skills in the world of Elsword, which can be divided into eight categories: '''Passives''', '''Buffs''', '''Bonding Skills''', '''Event Skills''', '''Actives''', '''Special Actives''', '''Hyper Actives''', and '''Master Skills''', each of which have their special characteristics and abilities.
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== Skill Slot Change Medal <font color="red"> (Not Available Anymore) </font>==
[[File:HQ Shop Item 200880.png|right]]
Before 11/7/2018 Qol Update, the second row of skill slots was locked. To unlock the second row,you had to purchase the B-Skill Slot from the Item Mall. This allowed you to use Q, W, E, and R for hotkeys. B slots are activated immediately for the character upon purchase.
Alternatively, you could do the monthly quest for a 30-day B-Skill Slot to get the second skill row unlocked.


There are numerous skills in the world of Elsword, these can be split into four categories, '''Passives''', '''Buffs''', '''Actives''' and '''Special Actives''', each of which have their special characteristics and abilities.
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Skill Tree ==
A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills. Skill Trees are gained upon job advancing and skill from those skill trees will be granted gradually based on the player's level. The Skill Tree has gone through several incarnations each with varying mechanics and systems of progression.<br>
For a list of current and old skill trees, go to: [[List of Skill Trees]]
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== Skill Tree ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Special Actives ==
A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills.
[[Image:AishaS29.png|right|link=Lightning Bolt]]
For a list of skill trees, go to: [[List of Skill Trees]]
 
'''[[:Category: Special Active Skills|Special Actives]]''' are unique skills that have high MP cost and the potential to do high damage. These skills, when used, cause '''delay''', a small period of time-stop, followed by the image cut in of the character as the character executes the skill. If the '''dynamic camera''' is active, the camera angle will change to an epic view. Special Actives are an essential set of skills which can greatly enhance your ability in fighting.
 
An example of a Special Active skill, as seen in the picture, is "[[Lightning Bolt]]", where [[Aisha]] casts a bolt of lightning in front of her.
 
Special Actives can be divided into three types: '''[[:Category: Tenacity Skills|Tenacity]]''', '''[[:Category: Strength Skills|Strength]]''', and '''[[:Category: Bravery Skills|Bravery]]'''. In most cases, the skill's type can be determined by their MP cost. However, this may not always be the case for certain characters due to some skills requiring additional resources, such as Energy, Dynamo Point, or Combination Points.
*Tenacity: 70 MP ~ 120 MP
*Strength: 130 MP ~ 240 MP
*Bravery: 250 MP ~ 300 MP
**Certain skills may not fall into their expected categories completely.
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== Special Actives ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Actives ==
[[Image:AishaS25.png|right|Gust Screw]]
[[Image:STactive1.png|right|link=Shadow Step]]
 
'''[[:Category: Active Skills|Actives]]''' are low MP cost skills that can be used for quick effect. The abilities of Active Skills vary over each individual job class. These skills are classified under the term '''Flexibility''' skills.


'''Special Actives''' are unique skills that have high MP cost, but have the potential to do high damage. These skills, when used, cause '''delay''', a small period of time-stop, followed by the image cut in of the character as the character executes the skill. If the '''dynamic camera''' is activated, the camera angle will change to an epic view. Special Actives are an essential set of skills which can greatly enhance your ability in fighting.
An example is the skill as shown in the picture called "[[Shadow Step]]", which allows [[Raven]] to dash past obstacles or opponents over a distance for a low mana cost.  


Some Special Actives have unique abilities, for example granting you increased range.
It is always advisable to have at least one Active skill in your skill slots to allow greater flexibility.
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An example of a Special Active skill, as seen in the picture, is "[[Gust Screw]]", where [[Aisha]] casts a pillar of fire to damage surrounding enemies.
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Bonding Skills ==
[[Image:RelationSkill1.png|right|link=Extreme Heavenly Love]]


According to the MP Usage, Special Actives can be divided into three types: '''MP1 Tier''', '''MP2 Tier''' and '''MP3 Tier'''. Since [[Ara]], [[Add]] and [[Lu/Ciel]] can use Spirit Energy, Dynamo Point or Combination Point instead of MP, you can check the type of their skills with the list in this page.
'''Bonding Skill''' is a kind of skill that is related to the [[Wedding System]]. Each basic job has this skill.


MP1 Tier: 70 MP ~ 120 MP<br>
The picture is "[[Extreme Heavenly Love]]", currently the only Wedding Skill, which allows character to throw a heart and recover HP and MP with Power of Love.
MP2 Tier: 130 MP ~ 225 MP<br>
MP3 Tier: 250 MP ~ 300 MP<br>
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== Actives ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Event Skills ==
[[Image:STactive1.png|right|Shadow Step]]
:''Main Article: [[:Category:Event Skills|Event Skills]]''<br>
[[Image:ElPower.png|right|link=Power of El]]


'''Actives''' are low MP cost skills that can be used for quick effect. The abilities of Active Skills vary over each individual job class.
'''Event''' skills are a kind of skill that are only available for a limited time. Each basic job will have access to these skills.


An example is the skill as shown in the picture called "[[Shadow Step]]", which allows [[Raven]] to strafe past obstacles or opponents over a distance for a low mana cost.  
The picture is "[[Power of El]]", which allows character to throw an orb which resets their skills' cooldown, grants them temporary invisibility, and makes all skills cost 0 MP.


It is always advisable to have at least one active skill in your skill slots, so as to allow greater flexibility.
===Current Event Skill===
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=== Wedding Skills ===
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Buffs ==
[[Image:CSZE.png|right|Extreme Heavenly Love]]
'''[[:Category: Buff Skills|Buffs]]''' are skills which can be used to temporarily enhance the stats of the character. There are only one types of Buffs, Seal (also called Aura in NA). Before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]], there used to be three types of Buffs: Accelerators, Aura Accelerators, and Adrenaline. When using Accelerators, Aura Accelerators, or Adrenaline, it will cause '''delay'''. However, Seals will not cause '''delay'''.
 
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'''Wedding Skill''' is a special kind of Actives that related to [[Wedding System]]. Each basic job has this skill.


The picture is "[[Extreme Heavenly Love]]", the only Wedding Skill by now, which allows character to throw the heart and recover HP and MP with Power of Love.
=== Auras ===
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[[Image:DarkMagicianSkill3.png|right|link=Acceleration Aura]]
'''Auras''' are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. Only [[Eve]] and [[Lu/Ciel]]'s basic job, all [[Aisha]]'s 1st job, and [[Add]]'s 1st job [[Time Tracer]] are capable of using Auras.  


== Buffs ==
An example is, as shown in the picture, the "[[Acceleration Aura]]", which increases all speed and Physical/Magical Attack Power for a set amount of time.  
Buffs are skills which can be used to temporarily enhance the stats of the character. There are only one types of Buffs, Seal (also called Aura in NA). Before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]], there used to be three types of Buffs, Accelerators, Aura Accelerators and Adrenaline. When using Accelerators, Aura Accelerators and Adrenaline, it will cause '''delay'''. But Seals will not cause '''delay'''.
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=== Seals ===
=== Self Buffs ===
[[Image:SOA.png|right|Acceleration Aura]]
[[File:HeavyBarrelSkill8.png|right|link=Miracle Vision]]
'''Seals''' are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. The MP Usage is adjusted with the skill level. Only [[Eve]] and [[Lu/Ciel]]'s basic job, all [[Aisha]]'s 1st job, [[Add]]'s 1st job [[Time Tracer]] and [[Rose]]'s 1st job [[Heavy Barrel]] are capable of using Seals.  
'''Self Buffs''' are a type of buff that are currently exclusive to all of [[Rose]]'s 1st job classes and [[Apostasia]]. However, there exist a few active skills that act like buffs, but they are not counted among them (e.g. [[Iron Body]], [[Shadow Body]] or [[Repel]]). Unlike Auras which provides a buff to the user and all nearby players, Self Buffs only enhance the user's abilities.


An example is, as shown in the picture, the "[[Acceleration Aura]]", which increases all speed for a set amount of time.  
An example is, as shown in the picture, the "[[Miracle Vision]]", which increases Active / Special Active damage for a certain amount of time.
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=== <font color="red">Accelerators (deleted)</font> ===
=== <font color="red">Accelerators (deleted)</font> ===
[[Image:RActive2.png|right|Magic Accelerator]]
[[Image:RActive2.png|right|link=Magic Accelerator]]


'''Accelerators''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are strictly 70 MP self buffs that increase the stats of the character for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Accelerators cannot stack with Aura Accelerators or Adrenaline. Only [[Elsword]], [[Rena]], [[Raven]], [[Chung]] and [[Ara]] are capable of using Aura Accelerators.  
'''Accelerators''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are strictly 70 MP self buffs that increase the stats of the character for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Accelerators cannot stack with Aura Accelerators or Adrenaline. Only [[Elsword]], [[Rena]], [[Raven]], [[Chung]] and [[Ara]] are capable of using Aura Accelerators.  
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=== <font color="red">Aura Accelerators (deleted)</font> ===
=== <font color="red">Aura Accelerators (deleted)</font> ===
[[Image:Magic_Party_Buff.PNG|right|Magic Accelerator Aura]]
[[Image:Magic_Party_Buff.PNG|right|link=Magic Accelerator Aura]]


'''Aura Accelerators''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Aura Accelerators cannot stack with Accelerators or Adrenaline.  Only [[Aisha]] and [[Eve]] are capable of using Aura Accelerators.
'''Aura Accelerators''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Aura Accelerators cannot stack with Accelerators or Adrenaline.  Only [[Aisha]] and [[Eve]] are capable of using Aura Accelerators.
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=== <font color="red">Adrenaline (deleted)</font> ===
=== <font color="red">Adrenaline (deleted)</font> ===
[[Image:Magic_Attack_Advanced_Buff.PNG|right|Magic Adrenaline]]
[[Image:Magic_Attack_Advanced_Buff.PNG|right|link=Magic Adrenaline]]


'''Adrenaline''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are 10 second self buffs that give the character a major increase in stats. Adrenaline cannot stack with Accelerators or Aura Accelerators. These buffs are great for unleashing lethal special actives and can greatly increase the damage output of a skill.
'''Adrenaline''' are the old kind of buffs before the [[The Evolution/2 - Skill Tree Reorganization|Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013]]. They are 10 second self buffs that give the character a major increase in stats. Adrenaline cannot stack with Accelerators or Aura Accelerators. These buffs are great for unleashing lethal Special Actives and can greatly increase the damage output of a skill.


An example is, as shown in the picture, the "[[Magic Adrenaline]]", which greatly increases the magic attack of the character for 10 seconds.
An example is, as shown in the picture, the "[[Magic Adrenaline]]", which greatly increases the magic attack of the character for 10 seconds.
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== Passives ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Passives ==
[[Image:RPassive4.png|right|Thinking Outside the Box]]
[[File:SwordKnightPassive1.png|right|link=Knighthood]]


'''Passives''' as implied by the name itself, is a skill that cannot be used by the character but instead enhances the stats or abilities of the character.
'''[[:Category: Passive Skills|Passives]]''', as implied by the name itself, are skills that cannot be used by the character but instead enhances the stats or abilities of the character.


An example, as seen in the picture is a passive called "[[Thinking Outside the Box]]" which increases your Magical Attack by a certain percentage of your Physical Attack.
An example, as seen in the picture, is a passive called "[[Knighthood]]" which increases All Skill Damage and MP Gain when Attacking.


However, not all passives increase stats as the one stated above. There are many other passives in higher job advancements that grant you special abilities limited to that particular class.
However, not all passives increase stats as the one stated above. There are many other passives in higher job advancements that grant you special abilities limited to that particular class.
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== Hyper Actives ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Hyper Actives ==
[[Image:LSucd.png|right|Lunatic Scud]]
[[Image:LSucd.png|right|link=Lunatic Scud]]


'''Hyper Actives''' are special skills that consume 300 MP and a [[El's Essence]]. These skills can always cause a great deal of damage. However, they cannot be used frequently in dungeons or PvP due to the cooldown.
'''[[:Category: Hyper Active Skills|Hyper Actives]]''' are special skills that consume 300 MP and an [[El's Essence]]. These skills can always cause a great deal of damage. However, they cannot be used frequently in dungeons or PvP due to the cooldown. '''Hyper Actives''' have their own individual skill slot which is mapped on the LShift key by default.


An example, as seen in the picture is a passive called "[[Lunatic Scud]]" which allows [[Eve]] to open the dimension gates and summon Nasod Soldiers that will annihilate enemies in the way.
An example, as seen in the picture, is a skill called "[[Lunatic Scud]]" which allows [[Eve]] to open the dimension gates and summon Nasod Soldiers that will annihilate enemies in the way.
 
*'''Hyper Actives''' are unaffected by All Skill Damage stat.
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== Locked Skills ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Master Skills ==
[[Image:LumenTellusStage4.png|right|link=Lumen Tellus/Stage 4]]
 
'''[[:Category: Master Skills|Master Skills]]''' are a unique part of the [[Master Class]] advancement. They are divided up into four stages categorized under '''Master Skill Stage 1''', '''Master Skill Stage 2''', '''Master Skill Stage 3''', and '''Master Skill Stage 4''' which cost 100, 200, 300, and 400 MP respectively. These skills can always cause a great deal of damage. However, they cannot be used frequently in dungeons or PvP due to the cooldown, though not to the same extreme of Hyper Actives. '''Master Skills''' have their own individual skill slot which is mapped on the LAlt key by default.
 
An example, as seen in the picture, is a skill called "[[Lumen Tellus/Stage 4|Lumen Tellus]]" which allows [[Laby]] to create a large round friend to deal damage.
 
*'''Master Skills''' are unaffected by All Skill Damage stat.
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== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Locked Skills ==
:''Main Article: [[Skill Quest]]''<br>
When advancing to your 1st or 2nd Job advancement, you will notice several skills with a padlock symbol on it. These skills are called '''Locked Skills'''. <br>
When advancing to your 1st or 2nd Job advancement, you will notice several skills with a padlock symbol on it. These skills are called '''Locked Skills'''. <br>
Normally you cannot upgrade nor obtain that certain skill. In order to unlock a Locked Skill, you must need to complete a series of 5 quests for each skill. Once completed, you can unlock the skill and add Skill Points to it.<br>
Normally you cannot upgrade nor obtain that certain skill. In order to unlock a Locked Skill, you must need to complete a series of quests for each skill or use their respective manuals. Once the quests are completed, the skill will be unlocked automatically.<br>
[[Skill Quest|'''Click here to see more information of Locked Skills and Skill Quests''']]
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== Skill Traits ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Skill Traits ==
'''Skill Traits''' are skill enhancements that can be attached to any Active or Special Active. Hyper Actives and Passives will not have any traits. <br>
:''Main Article: [[Skill Traits]]''<br>
'''Skill Traits''' are skill enhancements that can be attached to any Active or Special Active. Hyper Actives, Passives, and Master Skills will not have any traits. <br>
Each Special Active and Active possesses two traits, which are unlocked after the character reaches certain levels. Only one trait can be chosen at any given moment but players also have the option of not choosing any. When a trait is chosen, the enhancement can not be reversed unless the '''Tome of Amnesia''' is present in the character's inventory.<br>
Each Special Active and Active possesses two traits, which are unlocked after the character reaches certain levels. Only one trait can be chosen at any given moment but players also have the option of not choosing any. When a trait is chosen, the enhancement can not be reversed unless the '''Tome of Amnesia''' is present in the character's inventory.<br>
[[Skill Traits|'''Click here to see more information of Skill Traits''']]
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== <font color="red">Skill Notes</font> ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Transcendence Skills ==
Skill notes are various "notes" that can be used to permanently enhance the ability of a particular skill before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2015. In order to use skill note, you will need to have completed the Skill Book quest from Ariel, or buy the cash Skill Book from the cash shop.<br>
:''Main Article: [[Transcendence]]''<br>
There are 3 types of Skill Notes: Special Skill Notes, Active Skill Notes and Sage's Note.<br>
 
[[Skill Notes|'''Click here to see more information of Skill Notes''']]
'''Transcendence Skills''' are boosted skills placed in the '''Transcendence Skill Slots''', being the F key and T key. Transcendence skills are only unlocked after achieving the Transcendence enhancement at Level 70.
 
Whenever players enter '''Transcendence Mode''' via [[Awakening Mode]], the skill placed in the '''Transcendence Skill Slot''' will have its cooldown reduced and receive and additional 20% damage. (Except Hyper Actives/Wedding Skill)
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== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Force Skills ==
:''Main Article: [[Force Skills]]''<br>
 
'''Force Skills''' are an additional skill system implemented as part of each character's 3rd Job. Unlike previous skills which can be found in the Skill menu, Force Skills possess their own unique UI. Unlike previous skills, '''Force Skills''' are unlocked via dungeon drops which allow you access to the found skill in the new menu.
 
'''Force Skills''' are divided into three categories, '''Force Passives''', '''Force Actives''', and '''Force Change''' skills. All three of these type of skills can be selected as well as toggled on and off at any given time (except PvP).
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== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] <font color="red">Skill Notes (deleted)</font> ==
:''Main Article: [[Skill Notes]]''<br>
Skill notes are various "notes" that can be used to enhance the ability of a particular skill before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2015. In order to use a Skill Note, you will need to have completed the Skill Notebook quest from Ariel or buy the Skill Notebook from the Item Mall.<br>
There are 3 types of Skill Notes: Special Skill Notes, Active Skill Notes, and Sage's Note.<br>
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== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] <font color="red">Deleted Skills Archive</font> ==
:''Main Article: [[:Category: Deleted Skills|Deleted Skills]]''<br>
Skills that have been removed over time.<br>
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== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] <font color="red">Unused Skills Archive</font> ==
:''Main Article: [[:Category: Unused Skills|Unused Skills]]''<br>
Skills that cannot be learned in-game.<br>
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== Skill Category ==
== [[File:Skill Icon.png]] Skill Category ==
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Skills

Skills are special moves that can be executed by characters which deal greater amounts of damage than normal moves at the cost of Mana (MP), Health Points (HP), Cannonball, Energy (SE), Dynamo Point (DP), Combination Point (CP), or ECP. Skills can be learnt by leveling, and obtain Final Enhanced effects upon advancing to the next job (including Transcendence). When enhanced, the skill's tooltip will be updated to reflect the Final Enhanced effect. Through the use of Skill Rings, special Titles', Equipment, and Magic Stones, the damage of the Skills can increase.



Skills that you wish to use can be placed in these "Skill Slots". The default keys for these skill slots are A, S, D, C, Q, W, E, and R (And F and T after Transcendence) are the hotkeys that must be pressed to execute the respective skill. Additionally, there is one skill slot dedicated only for Hyper Actives, defaulted to LShift, and one skill slot dedicated only for Master Skills, defaulted to LAlt.

After a skill is used (in normal circumstances), there will be a cooldown counter which has to be counted down before a skill can be used again.

There are numerous skills in the world of Elsword, which can be divided into eight categories: Passives, Buffs, Bonding Skills, Event Skills, Actives, Special Actives, Hyper Actives, and Master Skills, each of which have their special characteristics and abilities.

Skill Slot Change Medal (Not Available Anymore)

Before 11/7/2018 Qol Update, the second row of skill slots was locked. To unlock the second row,you had to purchase the B-Skill Slot from the Item Mall. This allowed you to use Q, W, E, and R for hotkeys. B slots are activated immediately for the character upon purchase. Alternatively, you could do the monthly quest for a 30-day B-Skill Slot to get the second skill row unlocked.

Skill Tree

A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills. Skill Trees are gained upon job advancing and skill from those skill trees will be granted gradually based on the player's level. The Skill Tree has gone through several incarnations each with varying mechanics and systems of progression.
For a list of current and old skill trees, go to: List of Skill Trees

Special Actives

Special Actives are unique skills that have high MP cost and the potential to do high damage. These skills, when used, cause delay, a small period of time-stop, followed by the image cut in of the character as the character executes the skill. If the dynamic camera is active, the camera angle will change to an epic view. Special Actives are an essential set of skills which can greatly enhance your ability in fighting.

An example of a Special Active skill, as seen in the picture, is "Lightning Bolt", where Aisha casts a bolt of lightning in front of her.

Special Actives can be divided into three types: Tenacity, Strength, and Bravery. In most cases, the skill's type can be determined by their MP cost. However, this may not always be the case for certain characters due to some skills requiring additional resources, such as Energy, Dynamo Point, or Combination Points.

  • Tenacity: 70 MP ~ 120 MP
  • Strength: 130 MP ~ 240 MP
  • Bravery: 250 MP ~ 300 MP
    • Certain skills may not fall into their expected categories completely.


Actives

Actives are low MP cost skills that can be used for quick effect. The abilities of Active Skills vary over each individual job class. These skills are classified under the term Flexibility skills.

An example is the skill as shown in the picture called "Shadow Step", which allows Raven to dash past obstacles or opponents over a distance for a low mana cost.

It is always advisable to have at least one Active skill in your skill slots to allow greater flexibility.

Bonding Skills

Bonding Skill is a kind of skill that is related to the Wedding System. Each basic job has this skill.

The picture is "Extreme Heavenly Love", currently the only Wedding Skill, which allows character to throw a heart and recover HP and MP with Power of Love.

Event Skills

Main Article: Event Skills

Event skills are a kind of skill that are only available for a limited time. Each basic job will have access to these skills.

The picture is "Power of El", which allows character to throw an orb which resets their skills' cooldown, grants them temporary invisibility, and makes all skills cost 0 MP.

Current Event Skill

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Buffs

Buffs are skills which can be used to temporarily enhance the stats of the character. There are only one types of Buffs, Seal (also called Aura in NA). Before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013, there used to be three types of Buffs: Accelerators, Aura Accelerators, and Adrenaline. When using Accelerators, Aura Accelerators, or Adrenaline, it will cause delay. However, Seals will not cause delay.

Auras

Auras are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. Only Eve and Lu/Ciel's basic job, all Aisha's 1st job, and Add's 1st job Time Tracer are capable of using Auras.

An example is, as shown in the picture, the "Acceleration Aura", which increases all speed and Physical/Magical Attack Power for a set amount of time.

Self Buffs

Self Buffs are a type of buff that are currently exclusive to all of Rose's 1st job classes and Apostasia. However, there exist a few active skills that act like buffs, but they are not counted among them (e.g. Iron Body, Shadow Body or Repel). Unlike Auras which provides a buff to the user and all nearby players, Self Buffs only enhance the user's abilities.

An example is, as shown in the picture, the "Miracle Vision", which increases Active / Special Active damage for a certain amount of time.

Accelerators (deleted)

Accelerators are the old kind of buffs before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013. They are strictly 70 MP self buffs that increase the stats of the character for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Accelerators cannot stack with Aura Accelerators or Adrenaline. Only Elsword, Rena, Raven, Chung and Ara are capable of using Aura Accelerators.

An example, is as shown in the picture, the "Magic Accelerator", which increases magic attack for a set amount of time.

Aura Accelerators (deleted)

Aura Accelerators are the old kind of buffs before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013. They are party buffs that give all characters within an area increased stats for a moderate period of time. These skills are found in the 1st set of skills at the start of the game before any job advancement. Aura Accelerators cannot stack with Accelerators or Adrenaline. Only Aisha and Eve are capable of using Aura Accelerators.

An example is, as shown in the picture, the "Magic Accelerator Aura", which increases magic attack for a set amount of time.

Adrenaline (deleted)

Adrenaline are the old kind of buffs before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2013. They are 10 second self buffs that give the character a major increase in stats. Adrenaline cannot stack with Accelerators or Aura Accelerators. These buffs are great for unleashing lethal Special Actives and can greatly increase the damage output of a skill.

An example is, as shown in the picture, the "Magic Adrenaline", which greatly increases the magic attack of the character for 10 seconds.

Passives

Passives, as implied by the name itself, are skills that cannot be used by the character but instead enhances the stats or abilities of the character.

An example, as seen in the picture, is a passive called "Knighthood" which increases All Skill Damage and MP Gain when Attacking.

However, not all passives increase stats as the one stated above. There are many other passives in higher job advancements that grant you special abilities limited to that particular class.

Hyper Actives

Hyper Actives are special skills that consume 300 MP and an El's Essence. These skills can always cause a great deal of damage. However, they cannot be used frequently in dungeons or PvP due to the cooldown. Hyper Actives have their own individual skill slot which is mapped on the LShift key by default.

An example, as seen in the picture, is a skill called "Lunatic Scud" which allows Eve to open the dimension gates and summon Nasod Soldiers that will annihilate enemies in the way.

  • Hyper Actives are unaffected by All Skill Damage stat.


Master Skills

Master Skills are a unique part of the Master Class advancement. They are divided up into four stages categorized under Master Skill Stage 1, Master Skill Stage 2, Master Skill Stage 3, and Master Skill Stage 4 which cost 100, 200, 300, and 400 MP respectively. These skills can always cause a great deal of damage. However, they cannot be used frequently in dungeons or PvP due to the cooldown, though not to the same extreme of Hyper Actives. Master Skills have their own individual skill slot which is mapped on the LAlt key by default.

An example, as seen in the picture, is a skill called "Lumen Tellus" which allows Laby to create a large round friend to deal damage.

  • Master Skills are unaffected by All Skill Damage stat.


Locked Skills

Main Article: Skill Quest

When advancing to your 1st or 2nd Job advancement, you will notice several skills with a padlock symbol on it. These skills are called Locked Skills.
Normally you cannot upgrade nor obtain that certain skill. In order to unlock a Locked Skill, you must need to complete a series of quests for each skill or use their respective manuals. Once the quests are completed, the skill will be unlocked automatically.

Skill Traits

Main Article: Skill Traits

Skill Traits are skill enhancements that can be attached to any Active or Special Active. Hyper Actives, Passives, and Master Skills will not have any traits.
Each Special Active and Active possesses two traits, which are unlocked after the character reaches certain levels. Only one trait can be chosen at any given moment but players also have the option of not choosing any. When a trait is chosen, the enhancement can not be reversed unless the Tome of Amnesia is present in the character's inventory.

Transcendence Skills

Main Article: Transcendence

Transcendence Skills are boosted skills placed in the Transcendence Skill Slots, being the F key and T key. Transcendence skills are only unlocked after achieving the Transcendence enhancement at Level 70.

Whenever players enter Transcendence Mode via Awakening Mode, the skill placed in the Transcendence Skill Slot will have its cooldown reduced and receive and additional 20% damage. (Except Hyper Actives/Wedding Skill)

Force Skills

Main Article: Force Skills

Force Skills are an additional skill system implemented as part of each character's 3rd Job. Unlike previous skills which can be found in the Skill menu, Force Skills possess their own unique UI. Unlike previous skills, Force Skills are unlocked via dungeon drops which allow you access to the found skill in the new menu.

Force Skills are divided into three categories, Force Passives, Force Actives, and Force Change skills. All three of these type of skills can be selected as well as toggled on and off at any given time (except PvP).

Skill Notes (deleted)

Main Article: Skill Notes

Skill notes are various "notes" that can be used to enhance the ability of a particular skill before the Skill Tree Reorganization in 2015. In order to use a Skill Note, you will need to have completed the Skill Notebook quest from Ariel or buy the Skill Notebook from the Item Mall.
There are 3 types of Skill Notes: Special Skill Notes, Active Skill Notes, and Sage's Note.

Deleted Skills Archive

Main Article: Deleted Skills

Skills that have been removed over time.

Unused Skills Archive

Main Article: Unused Skills

Skills that cannot be learned in-game.

Skill Category

Main Article: Base Job Skills
Main Article: First Job Skills
Main Article: Second Job Skills
Main Article: Third Job Skills

Skill organized based on type for each of their respective job categories.

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