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Revision as of 13:52, 5 September 2019

Every character in Elsword has their own unique features that set them apart from other characters.

Basic Information

Promotional Image for Way of the Sword Update in KR 10/20/2011

File:Vitality stance.PNG
Elsword's idle stance when in Aura of Vitality
File:Destruction Stance.PNG
Elsword's idle stance when in Aura of Destruction

When playing Elsword, there will be an additional bar below the mana gauge called Way of the Sword. This bar has 10 segments that, by default, contain 5 red Destruction slots and 5 blue Vitality slots, and depending on your actions, the bar will lean towards one color or 'aura' (from right to left for Destruction, from left to right for Vitality), replacing the other aura's slots. As long as an aura has at least one slot in the bar filled, you will receive special benefits depending on which aura you currently have active. The "Aura of Destruction" is selected by default, and you can switch between it and the "Aura of Vitality" by using the V key.

Depending on the type of skill you use, the bar will fill towards the right with blue Vitality slots or towards the left with red Destruction slots:

  • Flexibility/Tenacity skill: 1 slot
  • Strength skill: 2 slots
  • Bravery skill: 3 slots

Note that skills fill the slots contrary to their mode: vitality-based skills fill the bars with destruction slots; destruction-based skills fill the bar with vitality slots.

If the bar is filled completely by either aura's slots, the aura for the other mode will deactivate and you will enter a neutral stance with no benefits when it is toggled on, until at least 1 slot is re-gained for that mode. As such, the bar acts as a balancing mechanic so over-using one mode's skills can prevent that mode's aura from being active.

Aura of Vitality

When Aura of Vitality is toggled on, you will be surrounded by a blue aura. While in this mode you will receive the following benefits:

  • Increased attack, movement, and jump speed.
  • Vitality-based skills cost 30% less mana (10% in PvP).
  • Hits from vitality-based commands and skills will have mana regeneration per hit increased to 200% (150% in PvP).


Aura of Destruction

When Aura of Destruction is toggled on, you will be surrounded by a crimson aura. While in this form, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Destruction-based actives and skills will do 50% more damage.
  • Destruction-based commands will do 100% more damage. (This stacks with any other damage modifiers)


Aura Chart

Idle/Walking Knight Vitality Vitality Vitality Vitality
Knight Vitality Vitality Vitality Vitality
Knight Destruction Destruction Destruction
Knight Destruction Destruction Vitality
Running
Knight Vitality Vitality Destruction
Knight Destruction
Jump
Knight Vitality
Knight Destruction
Air Dash
Knight Vitality Vitality Vitality
Knight Destruction Destruction
Knocked Down Knight Destruction
Knight Vitality


Skill Auras

Elsword/
Base

Mega Slash
:Destruction

Roll
:Vitality
Flame Geyser
:Destruction
Unlimited Blade
:Vitality
Triple Geyser
:Destruction

Sword Knight/
Lord Knight
/
Knight Emperor


Kick
:Vitality
Spiral Blast
:Destruction
Mortal Blow (A)
:Vitality
Impact Smash
:Destruction
Armor Break (A)
:Destruction
Double Slash (A)
:Destruction
Armageddon Blade (A)
:Vitality
Rolling Smash
:Vitality
Shoulder Tackle
:Vitality
Sandstorm (A)
:Destruction
Windmill (A)
:Vitality

Counter Attack
:Destruction

Vertical Slicer
:Vitality
Sonic Blade (A)
:Vitality
Sonic Blade: Crescent
:Destruction
Power Smash
:Vitality
Imperial Crusher
:Destruction
Grand Cross
:Destruction


Magic Knight/
Rune Slayer/
Rune Master

Explosive Fist
:Destruction
Rising Slash (A)
:Destruction
Wind Blade
:Destruction

Giant Wheel
:Vitality
Critical Sword (A)
:Vitality
Storm Blade
:Vitality
Phoenix Talon (A)
:Vitality
Fire Rune
:Destruction
Enchant Dash
:Vitality
Sword Fire (A)
:Vitality
Luna Blade (A)
:Destruction

Magic Counter
:Destruction
Rune's Territory
:Vitality
Splash Explosion (A)
:Vitality
Triple Saber
:Destruction
Enchant Breaker
:Vitality
Overs Geyser
:Destruction
Extreme Rune Buster (A)
:Destruction


Sheath Knight/
Infinity Sword/
Immortal

Sword Shield
:Vitality
Sword Fall (A)
:Destruction
Crescent Cut (A)
:Vitality
Harsh Chaser
:Destruction
Mirage Sting
:Vitality
Final Strike
:Destruction
Phantom Sword
:Vitality
Fatal Slap
:Destruction
Assault Dash
:Vitality
Rage Cutter (A)
:Vitality
Maelstrom Rage
:Vitality
Compact Counter
:Destruction
Phantom Dancing
:Vitality
Sword Blasting (A)
:Destruction
Infinite Chaser (A)
:Destruction
Infinite: Flurry
:Destruction
Blade Circle (A)
:Destruction
Infinite Strike (A)
:Destruction


Specialization (Not Available Anymore)

Character  Specialization A  Specialization B
File:ElswordNEW.png
Destruction and Vitality gain amount +x% (Except when either Destruction and Vitality is activated) (Max: 40%) Destruction and Vitality consume amount -x% (Max: 50%)


Tips and Details

  • Commands do not affect the bar's slots in any way. As long as 1 slot of the respective aura is left, they will benefit from the aura they align to.
  • Destruction-based skills benefit from the 50% damage bonus in their entirety, as long as the bar has at least 1 Destruction slot left after casting the skill.
  • Vitality's MP gain increase is very potent, allowing you to throw out many costly skills with little issues. Keeping at least 1 bar of Vitality left at all times to be able to gain the effect for your commands is exceptionally helpful.

Trivia

  • The sword icons that appear on the right side of the gauge are Lord Knight's and Rune Slayer's swords for "Aura of Destruction" and "Aura of Vitality", respectively.


Updates

Date Changes
KR NA PvE PvP
04/21/2016 05/18/2016

The number of destruction roars when attacked in Aura of Destruction decreased.

06/15/2016 06/28/2017

Vitality Mode effectiveness decreased.

06/15/2016 06/28/2017

Destruction Howl and super armor removed.

Vitality Mode MP Gain decreased.

Vitality Mode Skill MP Gain decreased.

06/20/2019 07/17/2019

Can switch between Destruction and Vitality using V key.

  • System mechanics revamped.
08/14/2019 08/28/2019
  • None

Vitality Mode Skill MP Gain decreased.

09/11/2019 -
  • Allows switching modes even during skill use.
  • System will remember the mode in effect on initial skill cast.



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