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Rune Slayer

2nd Job
Transcendence

Full Name

Elsword

Class

Rune Slayer

Weapon

Great Sword

Extra Abilities

Fire and Rune Magic, Sword Projection

Age

16

Race

Human

Height

164 cm (5 ft 5 in)

Weight

56 kg (123 lb)

ESP Collection

Strength Skill Damage Increase

Class Tree

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Release Date

12 November 2009

4 May 2011

6 July 2011

4 January 2012

31 July 2013

Trans. Release Date

14 July 2016

28 September 2016

14 December 2016

Statistics

Speed

Average

Range

Medium

Difficulty

Easy

Magical

“

I'll show you the power of runes!!

”

Rune Slayer

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

Background

In-game Version
Nexon Version

A swordsman who uses both his sword and rune magic to fight.

Using both sword aura and magic can be difficult as they are two completed different forms of mana.

To circumvent the inefficient method of containing two separate energy in one body, Elsword develops a way to imbue magic into his sword, and earns the title, Rune Slayer.

Second Class Advancement

Completing the following advancement quest or using the Item Mall item: Rune Slayer's Mark will change your job to Rune Slayer.

Rune Slayer

Rune Slayer 1/5

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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites	Objectives
Achieve Level 35 Complete your First Job Advancement	Altera - Clear 'Nasod Foundry' 0/1
Description
He is used to using both sword and magic. But as he faced new enemies, it was harder to battle against them. It wasn't just that he was facing stronger enemies, but it felt like he himself has stopped growing. Let's check if there's anything wrong with him with this battle.

Rewards
Currency/Experience		Common Rewards		Selective Rewards
EXP	700		N/A		N/A
ED	0		N/A		N/A
EP	0		N/A		N/A
AP	0

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Rune Slayer 2/5

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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites	Objectives
Complete Rune Slayer 1/5	Altera - Clear 'Altera Core' 0/1
Description
After a couple of battles, Elsword came to a conclusion that he has reached a wall. Perhaps it was obvious as he was trying to contain both sword aura and mana in one container. After a short regret, Elsword shook his head. This was his own path that he chose. Though he may not have been truly gifted, he did not want to deny this choice he made. If there's no path, he can forge one. Just like when he first discovered his talent, perhaps hints can be found in the battlefield.

Rewards
Currency/Experience		Common Rewards		Selective Rewards
EXP	6,900		N/A		N/A
ED	0		N/A		N/A
EP	0		N/A		N/A
AP	0

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Rune Slayer 3/5

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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites	Objectives
Complete Rune Slayer 2/5	Talk to Allegro in Feita Village
Description
As he battles against the Nasods, Elsword realizes that what he needs is balance. A careful balance would enable him to utilize his limited container more effectively. But for that, he needed a new method that did not exist before. 'Magic usually requires language to activate, but when you fight face-to-face, it's hard to focus enough to speak, right? Why don't you try using magic circles or symbols that don't require you to say anything?' Though she nags a lot, you can always rely on Aisha for magic advice. Let's find Allegro, as he knows some magic runes.

Rewards
Currency/Experience		Common Rewards		Selective Rewards
EXP	7,600		N/A		N/A
ED	0		N/A		N/A
EP	0		N/A		N/A
AP	0

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Rune Slayer 4/5

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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites	Objectives
Complete Rune Slayer 3/5	Feita - Clear 'Shrine of Dedication Entrance' 0/1
Description
Allegro was using methods that maximize efficiency such as drawing ancient runes to create magic circles, or temporarily making his weapon stronger. With this method he can chain his sword technique with magic and make the magic itself much stronger. Let's revise the ancient runes that Allegro taught and apply them in battle.

Rewards
Currency/Experience		Common Rewards		Selective Rewards
EXP	700		N/A		N/A
ED	0		N/A		N/A
EP	0		N/A		N/A
AP	0

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Rune Slayer 5/5

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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites	Objectives
Complete Rune Slayer 4/5	Feita - Clear 'Underground Chapel' 0/1
Description
After many trials and errors, Elsword finally manages to imbue magic to his sword using runes. The only thing left is finding a careful balance between his sword and magic. Let's defeat more enemies to find the perfect balance and become an even more powerful magic swordsman.

Rewards
Currency/Experience		Common Rewards		Selective Rewards
EXP	14,600		2nd Job Change Promotion Cube x1		N/A
ED	8,000		[Cobo] 2nd Job Useful Items Cube x1		N/A
EP	0		N/A		N/A
AP	0

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You can Transcend at Lv 70.

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

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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

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Limit Break 2/5

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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

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Limit Break 3/5

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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

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Limit Break 4/5

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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

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Limit Break 5/5

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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

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Upon reaching Lv.99, a Transcendent: Rune Slayer can job advance to a Rune Master.

Skill Tree

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.

Additional Commands

 : All damage values for new and preexisting commands receive a 1.1x multiplier during 2nd job.

Image	Description	Damage
	The standard combo is reworked to engulfing the last two slashes in flames. The flames do magical damage and the final no longer knocks down, now doing hitstun. Elsword'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
	After the standard combo, 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
	All fireballs used in combos are replaced with runes. 's runes have infinite piercing unlike Magic Knight's fireball.
↳	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
↳	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

Updates

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

Gallery

Full Gallery: Elsword/Gallery

Artwork

Rune Slayer's portrait, illustrated by RESS
Full body skill cut-in, illustrated by 흑주돈
Rune Slayer's Transcendence Skill Cut-in.
Full body Cash Shop cut-in, illustrated by Hwansang
Rune Slayer's Pizza Hut promotional artwork.
Chibi artwork.
Rune Slayer's Transcendence Awakening Cut-in.

Miscellaneous

Idle pose and Promo avatar.
Ready animation.
Animated Cash Shop Cut-in.

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.
Despite Sword Fire being moved to Magic Knight and Lodestar 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

Characters

Elsword

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Physical Sword Knight	Magical Magic Knight	Physical Sheath Knight	Magical Root Knight
Lord Knight	Rune Slayer	Infinity Sword	Sacred Templar
Knight Emperor	Rune Master	Immortal	Genesis

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Aisha

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Magical High Magician	Magical Dark Magician	Physical Battle Magician	Physical Wiz Magician
Elemental Master	Void Princess	Dimension Witch	Mystic Alchemist
Aether Sage	Oz Sorcerer	Metamorphy	Lord Azoth

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Rena

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Physical Combat Ranger	Magical Sniping Ranger	Physical Trapping Ranger	Magical Poetic Ranger
Wind Sneaker	Grand Archer	Night Watcher	Tale Spinner
Anemos	Daybreaker	Twilight	Prophetess

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Raven

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Physical Sword Taker	Magical Over Taker	Magical Weapon Taker	Physical Venom Taker
Blade Master	Reckless Fist	Veteran Commander	Mutant Reaper
Furious Blade	Rage Hearts	Nova Imperator	Revenant

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Eve

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Magical Code: Exotic	Physical Code: Architecture	Magical Code: Electra	Physical Code: Unknown
Code: Nemesis	Code: Empress	Code: Battle Seraph	Code: Failess
Code: Ultimate	Code: Esencia	Code: Sariel	Code: Antithese

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Chung

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Physical Fury Guardian	Magical Shooting Guardian	Magical Shelling Guardian	Physical Cor Guardian
Iron Paladin	Deadly Chaser	Tactical Trooper	Divine Phanes
Comet Crusader	Fatal Phantom	Centurion	Dius Aer

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Ara

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Physical Little Hsien	Magical Little Devil	Physical Little Specter	Magical Little Helper
Sakra Devanam	Yama Raja	Asura	Marici
Apsara	Devi	Shakti	Surya

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Elesis

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Physical Saber Knight	Magical Pyro Knight	Physical Dark Knight	Magical Soar Knight
Grand Master	Blazing Heart	Crimson Avenger	Patrona
Empire Sword	Flame Lord	Bloody Queen	Adrestia

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Add

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Magical Psychic Tracer	Physical Arc Tracer	Magical Time Tracer	Physical Affect Tracer
Lunatic Psyker	Mastermind	Diabolic Esper	Dissembler
Doom Bringer	Dominator	Mad Paradox	Overmind

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Lu/Ciel

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Physical Chiliarch	Magical Royal Guard	Physical Diabla	Magical Emptiness
Dreadlord	Noblesse	Demonio	Turbids
Catastrophe	Innocent	Diangelion	Demersio

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Rose

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Physical Heavy Barrel	Physical Bloodia	Magical Valkyrie	Magical Metal Heart
Storm Trooper	Crimson Rose	Freyja	Optimus
Tempest Burster	Black Massacre	Minerva	Prime Operator

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Ain

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Physical Lofty: Executor	Magical Lofty: Anpassen	Magical Lofty: Wanderer	Physical Lofty: Schreier
Arme Thaumaturgy	Erbluhen Emotion	Apostasia	Schatz Reprise
Richter	Bluhen	Herrscher	Opferung

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Laby

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Physical Sparky Child	Magical Twinkle Child	Physical Rusty Child	Magical Rough Child
Rumble Pumn	Shining Romantica	Daydreamer	Punky Poppet
Eternity Winner	Radiant Soul	Nisha Labyrinth	Twins Picaro

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Noah

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Physical Second Revenger	Magical Second Selection	Physical Second Grief	Magical Second Dejection
Silent Shadow	Stellar Caster	Pale Pilgrim	Hazy Delusion
Liberator	Celestia	Nyx Pieta	Morpheus

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Lithia

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Physical Poten Finder	Physical Fortune Finder	Magical Path Finder	Magical Trick Finder
Mighty Miner	Greedy Wonder	Rima Clavis	Cynical Sneer
Gembliss	Avarice	Achlys	Mischief