Storm Blade: Mage with Elemental Staff and Wavesword
Lightning and blade in turn: shock enemies with the Elemental Staff, swap to the Wavesword with Q and follow up with Lunar Eclipse and Frost Shard.
by RaidDex · Published: Nov 2, 2026 · Updated: Nov 4, 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
Hybrid of lightning staff and Wavesword: the staff opens from range, then the sword takes over in melee. You swap with Q.
Rotation
- Staff: Ignition three times (20 s of higher Crit Hit Rate), instant Lightning Pillar on heavy attack, Dual Resonance, the retained pillar on R, then Lightning Surge and Bolt Sequence.
- Lightning Spear via Elemental Overload (hold heavy attack, press R at level 1) hits without aiming. Dual Resonance and Blazing Thunderstorm retain Lightning Storm – cast it with R before you swap.
- Q to the sword: Wave Slash, Tidal Slash (crit: 5 stacks), Ethereal Cleave. A Lunar Eclipse crit grants Rushing Tide, then Phantom Wave (Frozen Oath: four Lunar Eclipse hits without spending stacks) and Frost Shard, which heals through Frost Shard - Siphon. Then Q back.
- Swift Slash costs no SP with Tidal Stride, followed by Tidal Rend.
- When things get tight: hold R for Ice Crystal (a shield based on Max HP), then R for Thundersnow and Fortification. Swapping removes Ice Crystal.
Ignition
Lightning Pillar
Dual Resonance
Lightning Surge
Bolt Sequence
Lightning Spear
Elemental Overload
Blazing Thunderstorm
Lightning Storm
Wave Slash
Tidal Slash
Ethereal Cleave
Lunar Eclipse
Rushing Tide
Phantom Wave
Frozen Oath
Frost Shard
Frost Shard - Siphon
Swift Slash
Tidal Stride
Tidal Rend
Ice Crystal
Thundersnow
FortificationVariants
- Starter (level 15, 11 + 11 Trait Points): staff up to Control - Lightning Storm, sword up to Phantom Wave with Frost Shard and Fortification. Opener: Lightning Storm via Elemental Overload.
- Midgame (level 30, 24 + 24): adds Overload - Lightning Spear, Lightning Pillar - Flurry and Arcane Fount, and on the sword High Tide, Tidal Stride, Aerial Wrath and Cruel Reckoning. Thunderstruck Staff, Centurion's Wavesword, +5/+3.
- Endgame (level 40, 53 + 46): both trees complete.
Lightning Pillar - Flurry
Arcane Fount
High Tide
Aerial Wrath
Cruel Reckoning
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
Elemental Staff (53 points)
Lightning choices: Lightning Pillar - Flurry, Lightning Pillar - Amplify, Control - Lightning Storm, Overload - Lightning Spear, Overcharged Mana Blast, Trigger Signal, Lightning Speed and Thunderflash. Arcane Fount fully restores your SP whenever you inflict Shock or Burn.
Overcharged Mana Blast
Trigger Signal
Lightning Speed
ThunderflashWavesword (46 points)
Choice nodes: Swift Bloom with Fortification, Tidal Stride, Frost Shard - Siphon and Frozen Oath.
Swift BloomStats
Talent to 33 for Wrathful Tyrant's Scale, then Intelligence ahead of Strength, plus Constitution as a buffer.
Gear
- Weapons: Wrathful Tyrant's Scale with Thunder Dash Lunastone, Rampaging Bloodthirster with Frozen Anguish Lunastone, both +10.
- Armor: Garden's Mirage (+7) with Howling Slayer Lunastone I, Golden Tree Lunastone I, Reckless Vanguard Lunastone I and Howling Slayer Lunastone II.
- 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 Lightning Spike and Masterwork Frost Shard. 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 Food at 4.
Elemental Staff + Wavesword
- Level
- 15
- Trait Points
- 22 / 112
- Stat Points
- 42 / 42
- Equip load
- 21.90 / 16.4 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 5 · +100 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 200
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10 | 10 | – | 20 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 20 | – | 50 |
| Constitution | 6 | 12 | – | 18 |
| Endurance | 7 | – | – | 7 |
| Talent | 20 | – | – | 20 |
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Inheritor's Staff | Devious Thunder | – |
| Weapon #2 | 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 I | – |
| Shoes | Bluefeather Ritual Shoes | Constellation of Vitality | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Night Necklace | – | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Night Earrings | – | – |
| Ring | Truthbound Ring | – | – |
| Bracelets | Lutesong Harbor Bracelet | – | – |
Values with Inheritor's Staff 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 | Flite's Prototype Glider |
| Bag | Bluesalt Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Rough SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Lightning Spike
- Utility bag · 4Frost Shard
- 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 | +50m Detection Distance |
Elemental Staff · 11 Trait Points
Elemental Staff - 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 the enemy's 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's Shock gauge. - 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.
Lightning Incantation enables Fire Blast. Fire Blast or Lightning Blast is imbued with the attribute of the previously used skill through Retain. These attacks consume less SP 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 - Lightning Storm
Control - Lightning Storm
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the SP cost of Lightning Storm.
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Resonance | 35 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 30 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 580.0 % | 580.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 55 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 560.0 % | 560.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | – | – | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | 470 SP | 40.0 s | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Surge | 160 SP | – | 0–20 m | 5 | 829.5 % | 1.161.5 % | 2.2 s | Knockback |
Wavesword · 11 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 a 2-hit combo, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - 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. Grants Stagger Immunity and receives reduced damage during the attack.
If Frost Shard is unlocked, the third attack combos into Frost Shard. - Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, and 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. - Swift Bloom
Swift Bloom
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the cast time of Ice Crystal.
- Fortification2
Fortification
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Ice Crystal, [R] grants Fortification which reduces damage taken for 15 seconds.
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Shard | – | – | 0–10 m | 12 | 5.658.0 % | 6.228.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 363.7 % | 400.0 % | 2.0 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 212.4 % | 233.7 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
Elemental Staff + Wavesword
- Level
- 30
- Trait Points
- 48 / 112
- Stat Points
- 87 / 87
- Equip load
- 22.86 / 16.4 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 15 · +300 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 350
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10 | 20 | – | 30 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 38 | – | 68 |
| Constitution | 6 | 26 | – | 32 |
| Endurance | 7 | – | – | 7 |
| Talent | 20 | 3 | – | 23 needs 40 |
Stats from perks: Magic Amplification +75 · Fire ATK +20 · Tidal ATK +20
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Thunderstruck Staff +5 (stat bonus +71.3 %) | Untarnished Fury Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Centurion's Wavesword +5 (stat bonus +42.5 %) | Centurion's Wavesword Lunastone | – |
| Helmet | Dreadscale Hood +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Dreadscale Robe +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Gloves | Dreadscale Sleeves +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | High Priest Lunastone I | – |
| Shoes | Dreadscale Boots +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Reckless Vanguard Lunastone I | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Constellations Necklacerolled: Magic Crit Damage ↑ | Gylden Hereafter Token | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Fog Earrings | – | – |
| Ring | Hereafter Steel Ring | – | – |
| Bracelets | Hereafter Lightning Braceletrolled: Magic PEN | Astron Hereafter Token | – |
Values with Thunderstruck Staff 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 | Apothecary's Starwanderer Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Refined SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Reinforced Lightning Spike
- Utility bag · 4Reinforced Frost Shard
- 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 | +50m Detection Distance · -30% Swim SP Cost |
| Cloth | 3 · Journeyman | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes |
| Refining | 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 · 24 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 the enemy's 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 the enemy's 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's Shock gauge. - Molten Fireball
Molten Fireball
1 Trait PointActive skill
Activates after casting a retained Flaming Blossom.
Inflicts Knockback and increases the enemy's Shock gauge. - 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.
Lightning Incantation enables Fire Blast. Fire Blast or Lightning Blast is imbued with the attribute of the previously used skill through Retain. These attacks consume less SP 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 - Lightning Storm
Control - Lightning Storm
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the SP cost of Lightning Storm.
- Magic Amplification +50
Magic Amplification +50
1 Trait PointPassive
- Lightning Pillar - Amplify
Lightning Pillar - Amplify
1 Trait PointPassive
Critical hits with Lightning Pillar - Flurry reset the cooldown of Lightning Spear cast with Elemental Overload.
- Arcane Fount2
Arcane Fount
2 Trait PointsPassive
Fully restores SP after upon Burn or Shock. Activates once every 5 seconds.
- Overload - Lightning Spear3
Overload - Lightning Spear
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Spear cast via Elemental Overload requires no aiming and homes in on its target.
- Lightning Pillar - Flurry3
Lightning Pillar - Flurry
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Pillar calls down another bolt of lightning at the same location after a short delay.
- Fire ATK +20
Fire ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Resonance | 35 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 30 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 580.0 % | 580.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 55 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 560.0 % | 560.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | – | – | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | 470 SP | 40.0 s | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Surge | 160 SP | – | 0–20 m | 5 | 829.5 % | 1.161.5 % | 2.2 s | Knockback |
| Molten Fireball | 220 SP | – | 0–30 m | 1 | 358.4 % | 501.7 % | 3.0 s | Knockback |
| Wall of Fire | – | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 428.1 % | 599.3 % | 2.9 s | Knockback |
| Wall of Fire | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Wall of Fire | 430 SP | 40.0 s | 0–17 m | 1 | 428.1 % | 599.3 % | 2.9 s | Knockback |
Wavesword · 24 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 a 2-hit combo, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - 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. - Phantom Wave3
Phantom Wave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Rushing Tide.
Performs up to 3 attacks. Grants Stagger Immunity and receives reduced damage during the attack.
If Frost Shard is unlocked, the third attack combos into Frost Shard. - Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, and 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. - Swift Bloom
Swift Bloom
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the cast time of Ice Crystal.
- Fortification2
Fortification
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Ice Crystal, [R] grants Fortification which reduces damage taken for 15 seconds.
- 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 Stride2
Tidal Stride
2 Trait PointsPassive
Swift Slash no longer costs SP.
- Cruel Reckoning2
Cruel Reckoning
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lunar Eclipse deals more damage and increases the enemy's Freeze gauge.
- Aerial Wrath3
Aerial Wrath
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases the maximum stacks of Lunar Eclipse from 5 to 10.
- 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 | 12 | 5.658.0 % | 6.228.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 363.7 % | 400.0 % | 2.0 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 212.4 % | 233.7 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
Elemental Staff + Wavesword
- Level
- 40
- Trait Points
- 99 / 112
- 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 | 26 | – | 36 |
| Agility | 17 | – | – | 17 |
| Intelligence | 30 | 46 | – | 76 |
| 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 | Wrathful Tyrant's Scale +10 (stat bonus +84.6 %) | Thunder Dash Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Rampaging Bloodthirster +10 (stat bonus +87.6 %) | Frozen Anguish 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 I | – |
| Gloves | Garden's Mirage Sleeves +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Reckless Vanguard Lunastone I | – |
| Shoes | Garden's Mirage Slippers +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Necklace | Wavewyrm Flame Necklacerolled: Magic Crit Damage ↑ | Gylden Hereafter Token | – |
| Earrings | Wavewyrm Lightning Earringsrolled: Magic PEN | Astron Hereafter Token | – |
| Ring | Wavewyrm Tide Ringrolled: Magic Crit Damage ↑ | Gylden Hereafter Token | – |
| Bracelets | Wavewyrm Steel Braceletrolled: Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Token | – |
Values with Wrathful Tyrant's Scale 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 Lightning Spike
- Utility bag · 4Masterwork Frost Shard
- 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 | +50m Detection Distance · -30% Swim SP Cost · +50m Detection Distance · +10% Monster EXP |
| Food | 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 the enemy's 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 the enemy's 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's Shock gauge. - Molten Fireball
Molten Fireball
1 Trait PointActive skill
Activates after casting a retained Flaming Blossom.
Inflicts Knockback and increases the enemy's Shock gauge. - Lightning Volley2
Lightning Volley
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Activates 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. - Overcharged Mana Blast3
Overcharged Mana Blast
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Mana Blast. Deals damage and inflicts Knockback to enemies within range.
(15 second cooldown) - 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.
Lightning Incantation enables Fire Blast. Fire Blast or Lightning Blast is imbued with the attribute of the previously used skill through Retain. These attacks consume less SP 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 - Lightning Storm
Control - Lightning Storm
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the SP cost of Lightning Storm.
- Magic Amplification +50
Magic Amplification +50
1 Trait PointPassive
- Lightning Pillar - Amplify
Lightning Pillar - Amplify
1 Trait PointPassive
Critical hits with Lightning Pillar - Flurry reset the cooldown of Lightning Spear cast with Elemental Overload.
- 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's 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. - Lightning Speed2
Lightning Speed
2 Trait PointsPassive
Increases Ignition's attack speed and increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Ignition's third hit increases Crit Hit Rate for 20 seconds, and pressing [Right Mouse Button] instantly casts Lightning Pillar. - Trigger Signal2
Trigger Signal
2 Trait PointsPassive
Retains Lightning Spear after using Overcharged Mana Blast.
- Overload - Lightning Spear3
Overload - Lightning Spear
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Spear cast via Elemental Overload requires no aiming and homes in on its target.
- Lightning Pillar - Flurry3
Lightning Pillar - Flurry
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Pillar calls down another bolt of lightning at the same location after a short delay.
- 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. - Thunderflash3
Thunderflash
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Press [Right Mouse Button] after Lightning Surge to combo into Bolt Sequence.
Bolt Sequence can be used once before it expires, inflicting Stagger on nearby enemies.
Critical hits with Bolt Sequence grant another Bolt Sequence, but the hit cannot inflict Shock. - 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 | 1 | 270.9 % | 379.3 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 335 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 258.0 % | 361.2 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 180 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 580.0 % | 580.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Blazing Thunderstorm | 165 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 560.0 % | 560.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 35 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 30 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 45 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 580.0 % | 580.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 55 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 560.0 % | 560.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 520.0 % | 520.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 490.0 % | 490.0 % | 3.2 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 65 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 450.0 % | 450.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Dual Resonance | 60 SP | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 430.0 % | 430.0 % | 2.4 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | – | – | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Storm | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Lightning Storm | 470 SP | 40.0 s | 0–30 m | 25 | 6.090.0 % | 8.525.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway |
| Lightning Surge | 160 SP | – | 0–20 m | 5 | 829.5 % | 1.161.5 % | 2.2 s | Knockback |
| 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 |
| Overcharged Mana Blast | 110 SP | 15.0 s | 0–13 m | 1 | 193.0 % | 270.2 % | 1.4 s | Knockback |
| Wall of Fire | – | – | 0–17 m | 1 | 428.1 % | 599.3 % | 2.9 s | Knockback |
| Wall of Fire | 75 SP | – | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 10.9 s | – |
| Wall of Fire | 430 SP | 40.0 s | 0–17 m | 1 | 428.1 % | 599.3 % | 2.9 s | Knockback |
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 a 2-hit combo, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Does not consume SP. - 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 the enemy's 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. Grants Stagger Immunity and receives reduced damage during the attack.
If Frost Shard is unlocked, the third attack combos into Frost Shard. - 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, increasing their Freeze gauges. Grants Stagger Immunity during the attack.
(40 second cooldown) - Full Moon Cleave3
Full Moon Cleave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Landing 2 consecutive critical hits with Lunar Eclipse briefly allows a use of Full Moon Cleave.
Deals area damage at no SP cost, and grants immunity to damage and Stagger while attacking. - Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
1 Trait PointPassive
Wave Slash, Tidal Slash, and 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. - Swift Bloom
Swift Bloom
1 Trait PointPassive
Reduces the cast time of Ice Crystal.
- Fortification2
Fortification
2 Trait PointsPassive
After Ice Crystal, [R] grants Fortification which reduces damage taken for 15 seconds.
- 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 Stride2
Tidal Stride
2 Trait PointsPassive
Swift Slash no longer costs SP.
- Frost Shard - Siphon2
Frost Shard - Siphon
2 Trait PointsPassive
On hit,Frost Shard restores HP based on damage dealt.
- Cruel Reckoning2
Cruel Reckoning
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lunar Eclipse deals more damage and increases the enemy's Freeze gauge.
- Shatter2
Shatter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Thundersnow has no cooldown for 6 seconds after inflicting Freeze.
- Frozen Oath2
Frozen Oath
2 Trait PointsPassive
Phantom Wave triggers 4 uses of Lunar Eclipse that do not consume 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 | 12 | 5.658.0 % | 6.228.0 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Glacial Burst | 75 SP | – | 0–12 m | 2 | 216.6 % | 238.3 % | 2.1 s | Sway |
| Phantom Wave | 50 SP | – | 0–5 m | 7 | 363.7 % | 400.0 % | 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 | 735.6 % | 810.0 % | 3.0 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rend | 90 SP | – | 0–5 m | 3 | 212.4 % | 233.7 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
| Tidal Rush | 55 SP | – | 0–15 m | 2 | 226.4 % | 249.2 % | 2.7 s | Sway |
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