Frost Moon: Mage with Wavesword
Melee mage with the Wavesword: stack Lunar Eclipse, gain Ice Crystal through Frost Blossom Flurry and hit frozen enemies with Frost Shard.
by RaidDex · Published: Nov 2, 2026 · Updated: Nov 2, 2026
Gear
Utility bag & quick slots
Mount
Weapons, perks & combos
Combat rotation
Skill values
Where Trait Points come from
- Active skill
- Passive
- Stats
- Learned
- 2Cost in Trait Points
Level
Stat Points
3 Stat Points per level-up. Class base + perks + allocated points; attack, health and other derived stats are deliberately not calculated.
Nui’s Blessing
Chains of light and heavy attacks. Locked steps need the named perk – learn it in the Perks tab.
Combat rotation
Build notes
Playstyle
Melee mage: Wave Slash and Tidal Slash II build Lunar Eclipse (up to 10 stacks with Aerial Wrath), Ethereal Cleave and Ethereal Thrust spend them on area hits. Cruel Reckoning fills the Freeze gauge along the way, and Frost Shard hits frozen enemies at no SP cost. From midgame on, the Elemental Staff is only your opener.
Wave Slash
Tidal Slash II
Lunar Eclipse
Aerial Wrath
Ethereal Cleave
Ethereal Thrust
Cruel Reckoning
Frost ShardRotation
- Q to the staff: Wall of Fire and Fire Blast, Retain keeps the wall for R. At endgame via Elemental Overload (press R at level 2); Immolation adds a second wall.
- Q to the sword and leap in with Tidal Slash II – it costs no SP, and a crit grants 5 stacks through High Tide.
- If Ethereal Cleave crits, heavy attack triggers Frost Blossom Flurry: Ice Crystal, Freeze and, with Vengeful Resonance, 10 stacks. Then hold R for Thundersnow, which has no cooldown for 6 s after a Freeze (Shatter).
- Lunar Eclipse crits open Rushing Tide, then Phantom Wave, Frost Shard and Frost Shard - Breakthrough.
- Two crits in a row: Full Moon Cleave on evade. Evading during Ice Crystal grants Nebe's Might.
Wall of Fire
Fire Blast
Retain
Elemental Overload
Immolation
High Tide
Frost Blossom Flurry
Ice Crystal
Vengeful Resonance
Thundersnow
Shatter
Rushing Tide
Phantom Wave
Frost Shard - Breakthrough
Full Moon Cleave
Nebe's MightVariants
- Starter (level 15, 22 Trait Points): sword only, Lunar branch up to Cruel Reckoning, plus Frost Blossom Flurry and Arcane Elevation.
- Midgame (level 30, 48): full sword (46) plus Retain and Wall of Fire. Centurion's Wavesword, Dreadscale cloth, +5/+3.
- Endgame (level 40, 99): the remaining 51 points go into the staff, both trees are complete.
Arcane Elevation
Early Access: Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains are playable – they hold 92 of the 100 Trait Points. The last 8 points come with further regions; until then, leave out perks worth 8 points in the endgame variant.
Perks
Wavesword (46 points)
Choice nodes: Frost Blossom Flurry with Arcane Elevation (20 s of more Magic Crit and damage), Tidal Slash II, Frost Shard - Breakthrough and Vengeful Resonance.
Elemental Staff (53 points)
Fire choices: Control - Wall of Fire, Overload - Flamethrower, Flaming Blossom - Channel, Flame Shower, Immolation and Hellfire. Untouchable Veil ends when you swap to the sword.
Overload - Flamethrower
Flaming Blossom - Channel
Flame Shower
Hellfire
Untouchable VeilStats
Talent to 33 for Wrathful Tyrant's Scale. Rampaging Bloodthirster hits with 80 % Physical ATK and 20 % Magic ATK; Strength and Intelligence get about the same, and Constitution is your buffer.
Gear
- Weapons: Rampaging Bloodthirster with Frozen Anguish Lunastone (+10), Wrathful Tyrant's Scale (+5).
- Armor: Garden's Mirage (+7) with Howling Slayer Lunastone I, Golden Tree Lunastone III, Reckless Vanguard Lunastone I and Howling Slayer Lunastone II (Max HP).
- Jewelry: Wavewyrm Flame Necklace, Wavewyrm Lightning Earrings, Wavewyrm Tide Ring, Wavewyrm Steel Bracelet; Gylden Hereafter Dice and Astron Hereafter Dice.
Utility Pouch & Quick Slots
- Utility Pouch (1–4): Legendary Health Potion, Arcane SP Potion, Masterwork Frost Shard and Masterwork Lightning Spike. Nui Statues refill it. Starter and Midgame use the simpler versions.
- Quick Slots (5–8): Koch's Crimson Wyvern Glider and Black Horse Certificate. Both must sit there, otherwise you cannot use them. Slots 7 and 8 hold the Gylden Ruins Map and Astron Plains Map (Starter and Midgame: Diamond Shores Map and Gylden Ruins Map).
Professions & Mount
Nui’s Blessing at 30, Black Horse, Exploration at 5, Smelting, Cloth, Refining and Wildcraft at 4.
Wavesword
- Level
- 15
- Trait Points
- 22 / 100
- Stat Points
- 42 / 42
- Equip load
- 20.25 / 16.4 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 5 · +100 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 200
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10 | 16 | – | 26 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 14 | – | 44 |
| Constitution | 6 | 12 | – | 18 |
| Endurance | 7 | – | – | 7 |
| Talent | 20 | – | – | 20 |
Stats from perks: Magic Amplification +25
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1 | Rift Defender's Wavesword | Devious Wave | – |
| Helmet | Bluefeather Ritual Hood | Leopard Battalion Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Bluefeather Ritual Robe | Constellation of Vitality | – |
| Gloves | Bluefeather Ritual Sleeves | Ancient Soldier Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Bluefeather Ritual Shoes | Constellation of Vitality | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Night Necklace | – | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Night Earrings | – | – |
| Ring | Truthbound Ring | – | – |
| Bracelet | Lutesong Harbor Bracelet | – | – |
Random stats as the possible range (minimum–maximum) of all selected pieces and stones.
Tools, glider & backpack
| Slot | Name |
|---|---|
| Hunting Knife | Expert Hunting Knife |
| Logging Axe | Expert Logging Axe |
| Pickaxe | Expert Pickaxe |
| Sickle | Expert Harvesting Sickle |
| Glider | Flite's Prototype Glider |
| Bag | Bluesalt Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Rough SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Frost Shard
- Utility bag · 4Lightning Spike
- Quick slots · 3Diamond Shores Map
- Quick slots · 4Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 1Flite's Prototype Glider
Professions & mount
| Professions | Level | Profession bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 2 · Apprentice | Detection Distance +50m |
Wavesword · 22 Trait Points
Wavesword - Frost Shard
Frost Shard
1 Trait PointActive skill
Inflicting Freeze grants a short window to activate Frost Shard at no SP cost.
Performs a forward lunge attack, dealing heavy damage. Grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. - Rushing Tide
Rushing Tide
1 Trait PointActive skill
On Lunar Eclipse critical hit, grants Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave a brief window to activate Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 2 attacks, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - Frost Blossom Flurry
Frost Blossom Flurry
1 Trait PointActive skill
Ethereal Cleave grants Frost Blossom Flurry on critical hit.
Grants Ice Crystal, inflicts Stagger, and increases enemy Freeze gauge. Also reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Tidal Rend2
Tidal Rend
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Ethereal Cleave and Swift Slash.
Dashes forward and delivers 3 successive strikes. Consumes Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger up to 3 additional area attacks. - Phantom Wave3
Phantom Wave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 3 attacks and grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. Also receives reduced damage. Combos into Frost Shard with [Right Mouse Button] if unlocked. - Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, Swift Slash grant Lunar Eclipse on hit. Stacks up to 5 times.
Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave consume Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger an additional attack that deals area damage. - Arcane Elevation2
Arcane Elevation
2 Trait PointsPassive
Ethereal Cleave and Ethereal Thrust grant Arcane Elevation for 20 seconds, increasing Magic Crit and damage.
- High Tide
High Tide
1 Trait PointPassive
Tidal Slash grants 5 Lunar Eclipse stacks on critical hit.
- Raging Tide2
Raging Tide
2 Trait PointsPassive
Increases the attack speed of Wave Slash.
- Tidal Slash II2
Tidal Slash II
2 Trait PointsPassive
Allows Tidal Slash to combo from Wave Slash.
Tidal Slash no longer consumes SP and gains an additional hit. - Cruel Reckoning2
Cruel Reckoning
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lunar Eclipse deals more damage and increases enemy Freeze gauge.
- Aerial Wrath3
Aerial Wrath
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases the maximum stacks of Lunar Eclipse from 5 to 10.
- Magic Amplification +25
Magic Amplification +25
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Shard | – | – | 0–10 m | 24 | 12.576.0 % | 9.672.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 403.7 % | 310.9 % | 2.0 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 235.8 % | 181.5 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Slash II | – | – | 0–8 m | 2 | 335.4 % | 258.0 % | 2.6 s | Knockback |
Elemental Staff + Wavesword
- Level
- 30
- Trait Points
- 48 / 100
- Stat Points
- 87 / 87
- Equip load
- 23.06 / 16.4 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 15 · +300 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 350
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10 | 32 | – | 42 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 26 | – | 56 |
| Constitution | 6 | 26 | – | 32 |
| Endurance | 7 | – | – | 7 |
| Talent | 20 | 3 | – | 23 |
Stats from perks: Tidal ATK +20 · Magic Amplification +25
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Centurion's Wavesword +5 (stat bonus +42.5 %) | Centurion's Wavesword Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Thunderstruck Staff +3 (stat bonus +42.8 %) | Devious Flame | – |
| Helmet | Dreadscale Hood +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Dreadscale Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Dreadscale Robe +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Gloves | Dreadscale Sleeves +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Dreadscale Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Dreadscale Boots +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone I | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Constellations Necklace | – | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Fog Earrings | – | – |
| Ring | Hereafter Tide Ringrolled: Magic Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
| Bracelet | Hereafter Lightning Braceletrolled: Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Dice | – |
Values with Centurion's Wavesword in hand · Random stats as the possible range (minimum–maximum) of all selected pieces and stones.
Tools, glider & backpack
| Slot | Name |
|---|---|
| Hunting Knife | Expert Hunting Knife |
| Logging Axe | Expert Logging Axe |
| Pickaxe | Expert Pickaxe |
| Sickle | Expert Harvesting Sickle |
| Glider | Flugel's Refined Glider |
| Bag | Slinger's Starwanderer Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Refined SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Reinforced Frost Shard
- Utility bag · 4Reinforced Lightning Spike
- Quick slots · 3Diamond Shores Map
- Quick slots · 4Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 1Flugel's Refined Glider
- Quick slots · 2Bay Horse Certificate
Professions & mount
| Professions | Level | Profession bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 3 · Journeyman | Detection Distance +50m · -30% Swim SP Cost |
| Cloth | 3 · Journeyman | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes |
| Smelting | 3 · Journeyman | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes |
Mount: Bay Horse Certificate · Walk 3.25 · Run 9.0 · Sprint 14.75 m/s
Elemental Staff · 2 Trait Points
Elemental Staff - Wall of Fire
Wall of Fire
1 Trait PointActive skill
Summons a wall of fire that deals damage to enemies within range and inflicts Stagger. While active, the wall continuously deals damage to nearby enemies.
Increases enemy Burn gauge, and combos into Fire Blast. - Retain
Retain
1 Trait PointPassive
Casting Fire Blast or Lightning Blast saves the previously cast skill for a short time.
Saved skills can be cast instantly without chanting, but consume additional SP.
Saved skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall of Fire | – | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Wall of Fire | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Wall of Fire | 430 SP | 40.0 s | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
Wavesword · 46 Trait Points
- Frost Shard
Frost Shard
1 Trait PointActive skill
Inflicting Freeze grants a short window to activate Frost Shard at no SP cost.
Performs a forward lunge attack, dealing heavy damage. Grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. - Rushing Tide
Rushing Tide
1 Trait PointActive skill
On Lunar Eclipse critical hit, grants Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave a brief window to activate Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 2 attacks, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - Frost Blossom Flurry
Frost Blossom Flurry
1 Trait PointActive skill
Ethereal Cleave grants Frost Blossom Flurry on critical hit.
Grants Ice Crystal, inflicts Stagger, and increases enemy Freeze gauge. Also reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Tidal Rend2
Tidal Rend
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Ethereal Cleave and Swift Slash.
Dashes forward and delivers 3 successive strikes. Consumes Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger up to 3 additional area attacks. - Flowing Dew
Flowing Dew
1 Trait PointActive skill
Performs a quick backward step while casting Ice Crystal.
Grants Flowing Dew for 15 seconds, increasing Stagger power. - Rapid Freeze2
Rapid Freeze
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Flowing Dew creates a small glacial field that deals continuous damage and increases enemy Freeze gauge. Does not inflict Stagger.(15 second cooldown)
- Tidal Rush2
Tidal Rush
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Glacial Arc.
Launches multiple energy blades forward that inflict Stagger. Each blade pierces enemies and increases their Freeze gauge. - Phantom Wave3
Phantom Wave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 3 attacks and grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. Also receives reduced damage. Combos into Frost Shard with [Right Mouse Button] if unlocked. - Glacial Burst3
Glacial Burst
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Tidal Rush.
Summons a burst of ice at the target location, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger on enemies. During Flowing Dew, immediately grants Ice Crystal. - Thundersnow3
Thundersnow
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Ice Crystal, [R] casts Thundersnow.
Summons a blizzard that deals area damage to nearby enemies. Grants Stagger Immunity and increases enemy Freeze gauge. (40 second cooldown) - Full Moon Cleave3
Full Moon Cleave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Full Moon Cleave becomes available once briefly after Lunar Eclipse lands two consecutive critical hits. Deals area damage, grants damage and Stagger Immunity while attacking, and costs no SP.
- Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, Swift Slash grant Lunar Eclipse on hit. Stacks up to 5 times.
Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave consume Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger an additional attack that deals area damage. - Arcane Elevation2
Arcane Elevation
2 Trait PointsPassive
Ethereal Cleave and Ethereal Thrust grant Arcane Elevation for 20 seconds, increasing Magic Crit and damage.
- High Tide
High Tide
1 Trait PointPassive
Tidal Slash grants 5 Lunar Eclipse stacks on critical hit.
- Raging Tide2
Raging Tide
2 Trait PointsPassive
Increases the attack speed of Wave Slash.
- Tidal Slash II2
Tidal Slash II
2 Trait PointsPassive
Allows Tidal Slash to combo from Wave Slash.
Tidal Slash no longer consumes SP and gains an additional hit. - Frost Shard - Breakthrough2
Frost Shard - Breakthrough
2 Trait PointsPassive
Frost Shard can be used one additional time.
- Cruel Reckoning2
Cruel Reckoning
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lunar Eclipse deals more damage and increases enemy Freeze gauge.
- Shatter2
Shatter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Thundersnow has no cooldown for 6 seconds after inflicting Freeze.
- Vengeful Resonance2
Vengeful Resonance
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Ice Crystal, [R] or Frost Blossom Flurry grants 10 Lunar Eclipse stacks.
- Aerial Wrath3
Aerial Wrath
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases the maximum stacks of Lunar Eclipse from 5 to 10.
- Nebe's Might3
Nebe's Might
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Evading while Ice Crystal is active grants Nebe's Might for 6 seconds.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Tidal ATK +20
Tidal ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
- Magic Amplification +25
Magic Amplification +25
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Dew | 50 SP | – | – | – | – | – | 2.0 s | Stagger Trigger +40 |
| Frost Shard | – | – | 0–10 m | 24 | 12.576.0 % | 9.672.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Frost Shard - Breakthrough | – | – | 0–10 m | 12 | 6.288.0 % | 4.836.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Glacial Burst | 75 SP | – | 0–12 m | 2 | 240.6 % | 185.1 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 403.7 % | 310.9 % | 2.0 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Rapid Freeze | 150 SP | 15.0 s | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 2.7 s | – |
| Thundersnow | 210 SP | 40.0 s | 0–10 m | 6 | 817.8 % | 628.8 % | 3.0 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 235.8 % | 181.5 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rush | 55 SP | – | 0–15 m | 2 | 251.6 % | 193.6 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Slash II | – | – | 0–8 m | 2 | 335.4 % | 258.0 % | 2.6 s | Knockback |
Elemental Staff + Wavesword
- Level
- 40
- Trait Points
- 99 / 100
- Stat Points
- 117 / 117
- Equip load
- 25.41 / 16.4 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 30 · +600 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 600
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10 | 40 | – | 50 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 32 | – | 62 |
| Constitution | 6 | 32 | – | 38 |
| Endurance | 7 | – | – | 7 |
| Talent | 20 | 13 | – | 33 |
Stats from perks: Magic Amplification +75 · Fire ATK +20 · Tidal ATK +20
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Rampaging Bloodthirster +10 (stat bonus +87.6 %) | Frozen Anguish Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Wrathful Tyrant's Scale +5 (stat bonus +36.3 %) | Wrathful Tyrant's Scale Lunastone | – |
| Helmet | Garden's Mirage Hood +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Garden's Mirage Robe +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Golden Tree Lunastone III | – |
| Gloves | Garden's Mirage Sleeves +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Reckless Vanguard Lunastone I | – |
| Shoes | Garden's Mirage Shoes +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Necklace | Wavewyrm Flame Necklacerolled: Fire DEF, Magic Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
| Earrings | Wavewyrm Lightning Earringsrolled: Lightning DEF, Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Dice | – |
| Ring | Wavewyrm Tide Ringrolled: Tidal DEF, Magic Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
| Bracelet | Wavewyrm Steel Braceletrolled: Steel DEF, Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Dice | – |
Values with Rampaging Bloodthirster in hand · Random stats as the possible range (minimum–maximum) of all selected pieces and stones.
Tools, glider & backpack
| Slot | Name |
|---|---|
| Hunting Knife | Expert Hunting Knife |
| Logging Axe | Expert Logging Axe |
| Pickaxe | Expert Pickaxe |
| Sickle | Expert Harvesting Sickle |
| Glider | Koch's Crimson Wyvern Glider |
| Bag | Dragon Hunter's Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Legendary Health Potion
- Utility bag · 2Arcane SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Masterwork Frost Shard
- Utility bag · 4Masterwork Lightning Spike
- Quick slots · 3Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 4Astron Plains Map
- Quick slots · 1Koch's Crimson Wyvern Glider
- Quick slots · 2Black Horse Certificate
Professions & mount
| Professions | Level | Profession bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 5 · Master | Detection Distance +50m · -30% Swim SP Cost · Detection Distance +50m · +10% Monster EXP |
| Wildcraft | 4 · Expert | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes · Workshop: Unlock Expert Recipes |
| Cloth | 4 · Expert | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes · Workshop: Unlock Expert Recipes |
| Refining | 4 · Expert | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes · Workshop: Unlock Expert Recipes |
| Smelting | 4 · Expert | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes · Workshop: Unlock Expert Recipes |
Mount: Black Horse Certificate · Walk 3.25 · Run 10.7 · Sprint 17.30 m/s
Elemental Staff · 53 Trait Points
- Wall of Fire
Wall of Fire
1 Trait PointActive skill
Summons a wall of fire that deals damage to enemies within range and inflicts Stagger. While active, the wall continuously deals damage to nearby enemies.
Increases enemy Burn gauge, and combos into Fire Blast. - Lightning Storm
Lightning Storm
1 Trait PointActive skill
Conjures a storm that calls down lightning bolts across a wide area, repeatedly striking enemies within its area of effect.
Increases enemy Shock gauge, and combos into Lightning Blast. - Bolt Sequence2
Bolt Sequence
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Hitting a Shocked target with Lightning Bolt grants Bolt Sequence for 3 seconds.
- Lightning Surge
Lightning Surge
1 Trait PointActive skill
Performs Lightning Surge after casting a Retained Lightning Pillar.
Calls down lightning that inflicts Knockback and increases the enemy Shock gauge. - Molten Fireball
Molten Fireball
1 Trait PointActive skill
Activates Molten Fireball after casting a Retain Flaming Blossom.
Inflicts Knockback and increases enemy Shock gauge. - Piercing Blaze
Piercing Blaze
1 Trait PointActive skill
Staggering an enemy with the third Flaming Blossom grants 1 use of Piercing Blaze for 10 seconds.
Pierces enemies, dealing increased damage to those below 50% HP or afflicted with Burn, and even greater damage if both conditions are met.
Cannot inflict Burn. - Lightning Volley2
Lightning Volley
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Activates Lightning Volley after using a Retained Lightning Spear. Strikes the target with three bolts of lightning and deals increased damage to Shocked enemies. Does not inflict Shock.
- Shooting Star3
Shooting Star
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Grants Energy Core when casting a retained spell. The number of Energy Core stacks gained depends on the retained skill.
Flaming Blossom, Lightning Pillar: 1 stack
Flamethrower, Lightning Spear: 2 stacks
Wall of Fire, Lightning Storm: 5 stacks
At 10 stacks, retains Shooting Star, which deals massive damage over a wide area and inflicts Knockdown. - Flame Shower3
Flame Shower
3 Trait PointsActive skill
While Wall of Fire is Retained, Lightning Storm or Lightning Blast retains Flame Shower. Using the retained skill deals continuous damage over a wide area. Increases enemy Burn gauge, but does not grant Energy Core.
- Retain
Retain
1 Trait PointPassive
Casting Fire Blast or Lightning Blast saves the previously cast skill for a short time.
Saved skills can be cast instantly without chanting, but consume additional SP.
Saved skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast. - Elemental Overload2
Elemental Overload
2 Trait PointsPassive
During Lv. 1 or Lv. 2 casting, press [R] to immediately cast the next-tier skill without charging at an increased SP cost.
Each spell applies its own Elemental Overload cooldown.
Flamethrower, Lightning Spear: 25 seconds
Wall of Fire, Lightning Storm: 40 seconds - Dual Resonance
Dual Resonance
1 Trait PointPassive
Fire Incantation enables Lightning Blast, and Lightning Incantation enables Fire Blast. Fire Blast or Lightning Blast Retains the previously used skill with a reduced SP cost and deals increased damage.
- Rekindled Ember2
Rekindled Ember
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Flaming Blossom or Lightning Pillar, Fire Blast or Lightning Blast can be cast once more. You can move while casting, and Dual Resonance becomes available.
- Control - Wall of Fire
Control - Wall of Fire
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the SP cost of Wall of Fire.
- Magic Amplification +50
Magic Amplification +50
1 Trait PointPassive
- Volatile Flame2
Volatile Flame
2 Trait PointsPassive
A Retained Flaming Blossom explodes shortly after hitting a target, inflicting Stagger on nearby enemies. The explosion increases the enemy Burn gauge, and triggers Piercing Blaze.
- Arcane Fount2
Arcane Fount
2 Trait PointsPassive
Fully restores SP after upon Burn or Shock. Activates once every 5 seconds.
- Swift Thunder2
Swift Thunder
2 Trait PointsPassive
Retained Lightning Pillar triggers additional lightning strikes.
- Infernal Cross2
Infernal Cross
2 Trait PointsPassive
Wall of Fire summons a blazing cross instead of a single wall.
- Titan Thunder2
Titan Thunder
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lightning Storm strikes an additional time.
- Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes
1 Trait PointPassive
Killing an enemy with Shooting Star resets the cooldown of Wall of Fire cast with Elemental Overload.
- Elemental Celerity2
Elemental Celerity
2 Trait PointsPassive
Grants Stagger Immunity while using Fire Incantation, or Lightning Incantation. Does not grant immunity to Knockdown or Knockback.
- Immolation2
Immolation
2 Trait PointsPassive
Casting Fire Blast after Wall of Fire or Lightning Storm additionally creates a Wall of Fire.
- Untouchable Veil2
Untouchable Veil
2 Trait PointsPassive
Reduces damage taken for 8 seconds upon using Flamethrower, Wall of Fire, or Flame Shower. Grants Stagger Immunity. Ends when you swap weapons.
- Overload - Flamethrower3
Overload - Flamethrower
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Reduces the SP cost of Flamethrower when cast via Elemental Overload.
- Flaming Blossom - Channel3
Flaming Blossom - Channel
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases Flaming Blossom's attack speed, and Flaming Blossom's third shot deals increased damage.
- Blazing Thunderstorm3
Blazing Thunderstorm
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Flamethrower or Lightning Spear during Elemental Overload immediately casts Fire Blast or Lightning Blast once. This also retains Wall of Fire or Lightning Storm. Costs high SP.
- Hellfire3
Hellfire
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Flamethrower triggers 1 additional hit for each Elemental Overload skill currently on cooldown.
- Fire ATK +20
Fire ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 360 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 335 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 180 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 165 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 35 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.4 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 30 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.4 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 3.2 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 3.2 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 55 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.8 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 3.2 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 3.2 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.4 s | – |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.4 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | – | – | 0–30 m | – | – | – | 3.1 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | 470 SP | 40.0 s | 0–30 m | – | – | – | 3.1 s | – |
| Lightning Surge | 160 SP | – | 0–20 m | – | – | – | 2.2 s | – |
| Lightning Volley | 40 SP | – | 0–20 m | 3 | 281.2 % | 393.8 % | 3.0 s | – |
| Molten Fireball | 220 SP | – | 0–30 m | 1 | 358.4 % | 501.7 % | 3.0 s | Knockback |
| Wall of Fire | – | – | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Wall of Fire | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Wall of Fire | 430 SP | 40.0 s | 0–17 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
Wavesword · 46 Trait Points
- Frost Shard
Frost Shard
1 Trait PointActive skill
Inflicting Freeze grants a short window to activate Frost Shard at no SP cost.
Performs a forward lunge attack, dealing heavy damage. Grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. - Rushing Tide
Rushing Tide
1 Trait PointActive skill
On Lunar Eclipse critical hit, grants Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave a brief window to activate Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 2 attacks, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - Frost Blossom Flurry
Frost Blossom Flurry
1 Trait PointActive skill
Ethereal Cleave grants Frost Blossom Flurry on critical hit.
Grants Ice Crystal, inflicts Stagger, and increases enemy Freeze gauge. Also reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Tidal Rend2
Tidal Rend
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Ethereal Cleave and Swift Slash.
Dashes forward and delivers 3 successive strikes. Consumes Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger up to 3 additional area attacks. - Flowing Dew
Flowing Dew
1 Trait PointActive skill
Performs a quick backward step while casting Ice Crystal.
Grants Flowing Dew for 15 seconds, increasing Stagger power. - Rapid Freeze2
Rapid Freeze
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Flowing Dew creates a small glacial field that deals continuous damage and increases enemy Freeze gauge. Does not inflict Stagger.(15 second cooldown)
- Tidal Rush2
Tidal Rush
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Glacial Arc.
Launches multiple energy blades forward that inflict Stagger. Each blade pierces enemies and increases their Freeze gauge. - Phantom Wave3
Phantom Wave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 3 attacks and grants Stagger Immunity during the attack. Also receives reduced damage. Combos into Frost Shard with [Right Mouse Button] if unlocked. - Glacial Burst3
Glacial Burst
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Tidal Rush.
Summons a burst of ice at the target location, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger on enemies. During Flowing Dew, immediately grants Ice Crystal. - Thundersnow3
Thundersnow
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Ice Crystal, [R] casts Thundersnow.
Summons a blizzard that deals area damage to nearby enemies. Grants Stagger Immunity and increases enemy Freeze gauge. (40 second cooldown) - Full Moon Cleave3
Full Moon Cleave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Full Moon Cleave becomes available once briefly after Lunar Eclipse lands two consecutive critical hits. Deals area damage, grants damage and Stagger Immunity while attacking, and costs no SP.
- Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, Swift Slash grant Lunar Eclipse on hit. Stacks up to 5 times.
Ethereal Thrust and Ethereal Cleave consume Lunar Eclipse stacks to trigger an additional attack that deals area damage. - Arcane Elevation2
Arcane Elevation
2 Trait PointsPassive
Ethereal Cleave and Ethereal Thrust grant Arcane Elevation for 20 seconds, increasing Magic Crit and damage.
- High Tide
High Tide
1 Trait PointPassive
Tidal Slash grants 5 Lunar Eclipse stacks on critical hit.
- Raging Tide2
Raging Tide
2 Trait PointsPassive
Increases the attack speed of Wave Slash.
- Tidal Slash II2
Tidal Slash II
2 Trait PointsPassive
Allows Tidal Slash to combo from Wave Slash.
Tidal Slash no longer consumes SP and gains an additional hit. - Frost Shard - Breakthrough2
Frost Shard - Breakthrough
2 Trait PointsPassive
Frost Shard can be used one additional time.
- Cruel Reckoning2
Cruel Reckoning
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lunar Eclipse deals more damage and increases enemy Freeze gauge.
- Shatter2
Shatter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Thundersnow has no cooldown for 6 seconds after inflicting Freeze.
- Vengeful Resonance2
Vengeful Resonance
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Ice Crystal, [R] or Frost Blossom Flurry grants 10 Lunar Eclipse stacks.
- Aerial Wrath3
Aerial Wrath
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases the maximum stacks of Lunar Eclipse from 5 to 10.
- Nebe's Might3
Nebe's Might
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Evading while Ice Crystal is active grants Nebe's Might for 6 seconds.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Tidal ATK +20
Tidal ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
- Magic Amplification +25
Magic Amplification +25
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Dew | 50 SP | – | – | – | – | – | 2.0 s | Stagger Trigger +40 |
| Frost Shard | – | – | 0–10 m | 24 | 12.576.0 % | 9.672.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Frost Shard - Breakthrough | – | – | 0–10 m | 12 | 6.288.0 % | 4.836.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Glacial Burst | 75 SP | – | 0–12 m | 2 | 240.6 % | 185.1 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 403.7 % | 310.9 % | 2.0 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Rapid Freeze | 150 SP | 15.0 s | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 2.7 s | – |
| Thundersnow | 210 SP | 40.0 s | 0–10 m | 6 | 817.8 % | 628.8 % | 3.0 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 235.8 % | 181.5 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rush | 55 SP | – | 0–15 m | 2 | 251.6 % | 193.6 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Slash II | – | – | 0–8 m | 2 | 335.4 % | 258.0 % | 2.6 s | Knockback |
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