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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) | '''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. | ||
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== Skill Tree == | == Skill Tree == | ||
A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills | A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills. | ||
For a list of skill trees, go to: [[List of Skill Trees]] | For a list of skill trees, go to: [[List of Skill Trees]] | ||
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== Special Actives == | == Special Actives == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AishaS25.png|right|Gust Screw]] | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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Some Special Actives have unique abilities, for example granting you increased range. | Some Special Actives have unique abilities, for example granting you increased range. | ||
An example of a Special Active skill, as seen in the picture, is "[[ | 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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
MP1 Tier: 70 MP ~ 120 MP<br> | MP1 Tier: 70 MP ~ 120 MP<br> | ||
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=== Seals === | === Seals === | ||
[[Image:SOA.png|right|Acceleration Aura]] | [[Image:SOA.png|right|Acceleration Aura]] | ||
'''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 | '''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 and [[Add]]'s 1st job [[Time Tracer]] are capable of using Seals. | ||
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 "[[Acceleration Aura]]", which increases all speed for a set amount of time. | ||
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== Passives == | == Passives == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:RPassive4.png|right|Thinking Outside the Box]] | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
An example, as seen in the picture is a passive called "[[ | 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. | ||
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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== Skill Notes == | == Skill Traits == | ||
Skill notes are various "notes" that can be used to permanently enhance the ability of a particular skill. 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> | '''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> | ||
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> == | |||
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> | |||
There are 3 types of Skill Notes: Special Skill Notes, Active Skill Notes and Sage's Note.<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''']] | [[Skill Notes|'''Click here to see more information of Skill Notes''']] | ||
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Revision as of 07:10, 4 January 2016
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.
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.
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.
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, these can be split into four categories, Passives, Buffs, Actives and Special Actives, each of which have their special characteristics and abilities.
Skill Tree
A Skill Tree is a layout where one can see the development of skills.
For a list of skill trees, go to: List of Skill Trees
Special Actives
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.
Some Special Actives have unique abilities, for example granting you increased range.
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.
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.
MP1 Tier: 70 MP ~ 120 MP
MP2 Tier: 130 MP ~ 225 MP
MP3 Tier: 250 MP ~ 300 MP
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.
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.
It is always advisable to have at least one active skill in your skill slots, so as to allow greater flexibility.
Wedding Skills
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.
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 and Adrenaline, it will cause delay. But Seals will not cause delay.
Seals
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 and Add's 1st job Time Tracer are capable of using Seals.
An example is, as shown in the picture, the "Acceleration Aura", which increases all speed for a set 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, is a skill 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.
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 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.
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.
Locked Skills
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 5 quests for each skill. Once completed, you can unlock the skill and add Skill Points to it.
Click here to see more information of Locked Skills and Skill Quests
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.
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.
Click here to see more information of Skill Traits
Skill Notes
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.
There are 3 types of Skill Notes: Special Skill Notes, Active Skill Notes and Sage's Note.
Click here to see more information of Skill Notes
Skill Category