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==Basic Information== | ==Basic Information== | ||
When playing [[Elsword]], there will be an additional gauge below the mana gauge. This '''Way of the Sword''' | When playing [[Elsword]], there will be an additional gauge below the mana gauge. This '''Way of the Sword''' gauge will enable you to activate "Aura of Vitality" or "Aura of Destruction" for a period of time. | ||
Depending on the type of combo attack (e.g. Z and X key moves) or skill you use, the gauge will lean towards vitality or destruction. While in either "Aura of Vitality" or "Aura of Destruction", you will receive special benefits. | Depending on the type of combo attack (e.g. Z and X key moves) or skill you use, the gauge will lean towards vitality or destruction. While in either "Aura of Vitality" or "Aura of Destruction", you will receive special benefits. | ||
Note that the system they use is not | Note that the system they use is not what it may appear to be at first; vitality-based attacks take away vitality from the gauge, leaning the gauge towards destruction; destruction-based attacks take away destruction from the gauge, leaning the gauge towards vitality; this is why only attacks that use the gauge area affected in the respective aura. | ||
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===Aura Chart | ==<font color=blue>Aura of Vitality</font>== | ||
When the gauge is completely blue (by using destruction-type moves), the "Aura of Vitality" will be unleashed in the form of an azure aura. | |||
[[Image:GaugeFullVitalEffect.png]] [[File:Vitality stance.PNG|thumb|Elsword's idle stance when in '''Aura of Vitality''']] | |||
While in this form you will receive the following benefits: | |||
*Increased attack, movement, and jump speed. | |||
*Vitality-based skills cost 30% less mana for both mana usage and usage requirements. | |||
**Special Actives have their cost reduced from 100 MP to 70 MP, 150MP to 105MP, 200MP to 140 MP, 250 MP to 175 MP, and 300 MP to 210 MP. | |||
*Hits from vitality-based attacks and skills will have mana regeneration per hit increased to 200% (150% in PvP). | |||
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==<font color=red>Aura of Destruction</font>== | |||
When the gauge is completely red (by using vitality-type moves), the "Aura of Destruction" will be unleashed in the form of a crimson aura. | |||
[[Image:GaugeFullDescEffect.png]] [[File:Destruction Stance.PNG|thumb|Elsword's idle stance when in '''Aura of Destruction''']] | |||
While in this form, you will receive the following benefits: | |||
* Destruction-based actives and skills will do 50% more damage. | |||
* Destruction-based combos will do 100% more damage. (This stacks with any other damage modifiers) | |||
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==Aura Chart== | |||
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==Skill Auras== | |||
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== Specialization <font color="red"> (Not Available Anymore) </font> == | == Specialization <font color="red"> (Not Available Anymore) </font> == | ||
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== Tips and Details == | == Tips and Details == | ||
*When the gauge is empty (display neither red nor blue), the amount of Vitality/Destruction charged will be tripled. | |||
*When gauge is empty (display neither red nor blue | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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**In the same fashion, the [[Concentrated Mana]] passive guild skill and the Magic Necklace accessory make it even easier for Elsword to use skills more often during Vitality state. | **In the same fashion, the [[Concentrated Mana]] passive guild skill and the Magic Necklace accessory make it even easier for Elsword to use skills more often during Vitality state. | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
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Revision as of 05:14, 31 December 2018
Every character in Elsword has their own unique features that set them apart from other characters.
Basic Information
When playing Elsword, there will be an additional gauge below the mana gauge. This Way of the Sword gauge will enable you to activate "Aura of Vitality" or "Aura of Destruction" for a period of time.
Depending on the type of combo attack (e.g. Z and X key moves) or skill you use, the gauge will lean towards vitality or destruction. While in either "Aura of Vitality" or "Aura of Destruction", you will receive special benefits.
Note that the system they use is not what it may appear to be at first; vitality-based attacks take away vitality from the gauge, leaning the gauge towards destruction; destruction-based attacks take away destruction from the gauge, leaning the gauge towards vitality; this is why only attacks that use the gauge area affected in the respective aura.
Aura of Vitality
When the gauge is completely blue (by using destruction-type moves), the "Aura of Vitality" will be unleashed in the form of an azure aura.
While in this form you will receive the following benefits:
- Increased attack, movement, and jump speed.
- Vitality-based skills cost 30% less mana for both mana usage and usage requirements.
- Special Actives have their cost reduced from 100 MP to 70 MP, 150MP to 105MP, 200MP to 140 MP, 250 MP to 175 MP, and 300 MP to 210 MP.
- Hits from vitality-based attacks and skills will have mana regeneration per hit increased to 200% (150% in PvP).
Aura of Destruction
When the gauge is completely red (by using vitality-type moves), the "Aura of Destruction" will be unleashed in the form of 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 combos will do 100% more damage. (This stacks with any other damage modifiers)
Aura Chart
Skill Auras
Specialization (Not Available Anymore)
Tips and Details
- When the gauge is empty (display neither red nor blue), the amount of Vitality/Destruction charged will be tripled.
Trivia
- While in the "Aura of Vitality" mode, Knight Emperor can easily use several Strength and Bravery skills in a single combo due to his passive "Vitality".
- In the same fashion, the Concentrated Mana passive guild skill and the Magic Necklace accessory make it even easier for Elsword to use skills more often during Vitality state.
- 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
- 04/21/2016 (KR) / 05/18/2016 (NA)
- The number of destruction roars when attacked in Aura of Destruction decreased.
- 06/15/2016 (KR) / 06/28/2017 (NA)
- Vitality Mode effectiveness decreased.
- 11/02/2017 (KR) / 11/15/2017 (NA)
- PvE Vitality Mode MP Gain decreased.
- PvP Vitality Mode Skill MP Gain decreased.
- Destruction Howl and super armor removed.