Skills

Active skills, passives, ultimates, and skill upgrades for all characters.

14 entries
Kliff - Default Skill

Armed Combat

Perform a basic attack with your melee weapon. The foundation of Kliff melee combat, upgradeable to Level 5.

Kliff - Default Skill

Forward Slash

Take a strong step forward and deliver a powerful slash. A core offensive skill for Kliff melee arsenal.

Kliff - Default Skill

Turning Slash

Perform a spinning overhead strike that sends enemies flying. Excellent for crowd control and creating space.

Kliff - Default Skill

Stab

Quickly stab forward and inflict Bleed. A fast, precise attack that applies damage over time.

Kliff - Story Skill

Blinding Flash

Reflect light and temporarily blind enemies. A unique utility skill unlocked through the main story.

Kliff - Default Skill

Marksmanship

Perform a basic attack with your ranged weapon. The foundation of Kliff ranged combat capabilities.

Kliff - Default Skill

Grappling

Allows you to perform grapples. A unique combat mechanic that lets Kliff grab, throw, and restrain enemies.

Damiane - Default Skill

Moonlight Slash

Channel the power of light into your spear and deliver a sharp, piercing slash. Damiane signature attack.

Damiane - Skill

Piercing Light

A piercing spear technique that can be charged for increased power. One of Damiane most versatile attacks.

Kliff - Watch and Learn Skill

Charged Shot

While aiming, charge your shot and increase its power. Essential for ranged damage builds.

Kliff - Watch and Learn Skill

Multishot

While aiming, fire 10 arrows in a wide spread. Excellent for crowd control and hitting multiple targets.

Kliff - Watch and Learn Skill

Evasive Shot

Dodge twice while aiming to sidestep an enemy attack and release an arrow. A defensive ranged technique.

Combat Skill (Kick)Hernand

Pump Kick

A powerful kick combat skill unlocked as a reward for defeating the Matthias boss during the Hernand in Chaos main quest...

Combat Skill (Ranged/AoE)Demeniss

Arrow Rain

A ranged AoE skill that summons a volley of arrows over a targeted area, obtained by defeating the Crimson Warden option...

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