Thunder Hunt: Ranger with Hatchet
A melee ranger who never swaps: Lunge triggers Overcharge and the shock chain ends in Stormsplitter. Parries counter with Windscreamer.
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
A melee ranger: the hatchet carries all three stages and the rotation never needs a weapon swap. With Impatient Hunger, Thrill of the Hunt triggers at 5 stacks and restores SP.
Impatient Hunger
Thrill of the HuntRotation
- Open with Rapid Throw (hold R, no SP cost); the fifth throw combos into Axe Flurry, then Axe Storm and Stormsplitter.
- From Midgame: Lunge triggers Overcharge via Overload, then Shocking Kick, Thunder Slash, Lightning Rush, Axe Flurry, Axe Storm and Stormsplitter.
- Then Flurry: if the enemy staggers, Windscreamer, Windcleaver and (Endgame) Gale Sever follow – it heals and hits harder below 40% HP.
- When the enemy attacks, parry with R – Counterattack - Windscreamer makes Windscreamer available instantly.
- In a pinch: Shadowcatch (W + Ctrl) dodges behind the enemy at no SP cost; Axe Throw, then block for Battle Tonic.
Rapid Throw
Axe Flurry
Stormsplitter
Lunge
Overcharge
Overload
Shocking Kick
Thunder Slash
Lightning Rush
Flurry
Windscreamer
Windcleaver
Gale Sever
Counterattack - Windscreamer
Shadowcatch
Axe Throw
Battle TonicVariants
- Starter (level 15, 22 Trait Points in the hatchet): Spinning Kick, Double Hatchet Strike and Step Back lead into Lunge and Axe Flurry.
- Midgame (level 30, 48 Trait Points in the hatchet): the shock chain with Overload and Thunder Slash is complete.
- Endgame (level 40, 100 Trait Points): the hatchet is maxed at 53 points, its tree holds no more; the other 47 go into the longbow for ranged phases.
Spinning Kick
Double Hatchet Strike
Step BackEarly 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
Hatchet
Effortless Flurry, Rapid Throw - Shock and Flurry of Axes Combo save SP, Battle Tonic heals. From Midgame the shock chain from Overcharge to Lightning Rush, plus Ripper Edge, Bloodied Edge and Eye of the Storm; in the Endgame Gale Sever and Storm Chaser.
Effortless Flurry
Rapid Throw - Shock
Ripper Edge
Bloodied Edge
Eye of the Storm
Storm ChaserLongbow (Endgame)
Rapid Fire, Fire Arrow and Friction (full SP when Rapid Fire triggers Burn), Withdrawing Shot Mastery, Counterattack Maneuver through Hawk Talon (heals), Acrobatic Momentum and Aimed Shot with Sniper.
Rapid Fire
Fire Arrow
Friction
Withdrawing Shot Mastery
Counterattack Maneuver
Hawk Talon
Acrobatic Momentum
Aimed Shot
SniperStats
Agility first, then Constitution and some Endurance. Talent only for the weapons (20, 29 in the Endgame). Endgame: Agility 62, Constitution 28, Endurance 15, Talent 12.
Gear
- Starter: City Guard Hatchet, Leopard Battalion Hat and Gloves, Ancient Soldier's Armor and Greaves – Max HP; their Lunastones raise Potion Potency, so Battle Tonic heals more.
- Midgame: Centurion's Hatchet with Gon's Sandy Onslaught, Razorwind, Hereafter Constellations Ring, Hereafter Lightning Bracelet. Polish up to +5.
- Endgame: Wrathful Tyrant's Claw with Thunder Dash Lunastone, Composite Bow, Golden Tree Warden, Wavewyrm jewelry. Hatchet +10, armor +7.
Utility Pouch & Quick Slots
- Utility Pouch (1–4): Radiant Lifeflow Potion, Vigorflow Potion, Masterwork Lightning Spike and Masterwork Throwing Dagger. 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
Horse License - Sorel (quest Well-Earned Reward), then Horse License - Morello, Black Horse Certificate in the Endgame. Midgame: Exploration and Refining at 3. Endgame: Exploration 5 (+10% monster EXP), Smelting, Cloth, Refining and Wildcraft 4. Nui’s Blessing 5 / 15 / 30 (+20 HP per level).
Hatchet
- Level
- 15
- Trait Points
- 22 / 100
- Stat Points
- 42 / 42
- Equip load
- 29.76 / 18.6 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 5 · +100 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 200
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15 | – | – | 15 |
| Agility | 27 | 24 | – | 51 |
| Intelligence | 12 | – | – | 12 |
| Constitution | 8 | 12 | – | 20 |
| Endurance | 11 | 6 | – | 17 |
| Talent | 17 | – | – | 17 |
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1 | City Guard Hatchet | City Guard Hatchet Lunastone | – |
| Helmet | Leopard Battalion Hat | Lunastone of Vitality | – |
| Armor | Ancient Soldier's Armor | Ancient Soldier Lunastone II | – |
| Gloves | Leopard Battalion Gloves | Leopard Battalion Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Ancient Soldier's Greaves | Ancient Soldier Lunastone IV | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Night Necklacerolled: Physical DEF | Diamond Hereafter Dice | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Night Earrings | – | – |
| Ring | Hatora Ring | – | – |
| Bracelet | Nui's Shield 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 · 3Throwing Dagger
- Utility bag · 4Lightning Spike
- Quick slots · 3Diamond Shores Map
- Quick slots · 4Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 1Flite's Prototype Glider
- Quick slots · 2Horse License - Sorel
Professions & mount
Mount: Horse License - Sorel · Walk 3.25 · Run 9.0 · Sprint 14.75 m/s
Hatchet · 22 Trait Points
Hatchet - Stormsplitter
Stormsplitter
1 Trait PointActive skill
Slams the ground after Axe Flurry, increasing enemy Shock gauge and inflicting Knockback.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. - Rapid Throw
Rapid Throw
1 Trait PointActive skill
Throws up to 5 axes by holding the input. (15 second cooldown)
- Shadowcatch
Shadowcatch
1 Trait PointActive skill
+ [Ctrl] near a target to dodge behind the enemy. This dodge does not cost SP.
Can combo into Windscreamer with [Left Mouse Button], and Step Back with [Right Mouse Button]. (10 second cooldown) - Axe Storm2
Axe Storm
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Flurry, throws axes in rapid succession, dealing damage and increasing enemy Bleed gauge.
Combos into Stormsplitter with [Left Mouse Button]. - Battle Tonic3
Battle Tonic
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Throw, drinks a potion to restore HP. This effect consumes no items and has a 30 sec. cooldown.
Healing scales with potion potency. - Windcleaver3
Windcleaver
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Windscreamer, strikes upward to deal damage and inflict Knockback.
- Thrill of the Hunt
Thrill of the Hunt
1 Trait PointPassive
Hatchet skills briefly grant a Thrill of the Hunt stack. Stacks build when attacks land consecutively. At 10 stacks, all stacks are consumed to restore SP.
- Effortless Flurry
Effortless Flurry
1 Trait PointPassive
Axe Flurry no longer costs SP.
- Rapid Throw - Shock2
Rapid Throw - Shock
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw no longer costs SP and homes in on enemies. Also increases enemy Shock gauge.
- Impatient Hunger
Impatient Hunger
1 Trait PointPassive
Thrill of the Hunt now activates at 5 stacks, but reduces stack duration and SP recovery.
- Twin Splitter2
Twin Splitter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Double Hatchet Strike hits twice, but each hit deals reduced damage.
- Flurry of Axes Combo2
Flurry of Axes Combo
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw's fifth attack combos into Axe Flurry.
- Wind Blade2
Wind Blade
2 Trait PointsPassive
Windcleaver fires a piercing Wind Blade that deals damage and increases Bleed gauge.
This attack does not grant Thrill of the Hunt.
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Storm | 95 SP | – | 0–15 m | 4 | 613.2 % | 584.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Battle Tonic | – | 30.0 s | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | – |
| Rapid Throw | 20 SP | 15.0 s | 0–20 m | 1 | 92.0 % | 87.6 % | 2.9 s | Sway |
| Shadowcatch | – | 10.0 s | 0–5 m | – | – | – | 1.2 s | – |
Hatchet
- Level
- 30
- Trait Points
- 48 / 100
- Stat Points
- 87 / 87
- Equip load
- 27.37 / 18.6 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 15 · +300 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 200
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15 | – | – | 15 |
| Agility | 27 | 50 | – | 77 |
| Intelligence | 12 | – | – | 12 |
| Constitution | 8 | 22 | – | 30 |
| Endurance | 11 | 12 | – | 23 |
| Talent | 17 | 3 | – | 20 |
Stats from perks: Lightning ATK +20
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1 | Centurion's Hatchet +5 (stat bonus +66.3 %) | Gon's Sandy Onslaught | – |
| Helmet | Razorwind Hat +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Razorwind Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Razorwind Light Armor +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Constellation of Vitality | – |
| Gloves | Razorwind Gloves +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Razorwind Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Razorwind Boots +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Constellation of Meditation | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Wind Necklacerolled: Physical Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Fog Earringsrolled: Physical DEF | Diamond Hereafter Dice | – |
| Ring | Hereafter Constellations Ring | – | – |
| Bracelet | Hereafter Lightning Braceletrolled: Physical Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
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 Bluesalt Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Reinforced SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Reinforced Lightning Spike
- Utility bag · 4Reinforced Throwing Dagger
- Quick slots · 3Diamond Shores Map
- Quick slots · 4Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 1Flugel's Refined Glider
- Quick slots · 2Horse License - Morello
Professions & mount
| Professions | Level | Profession bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration | 3 · Journeyman | Detection Distance +50m · -30% Swim SP Cost |
| Refining | 3 · Journeyman | Workbench: Unlock Apprentice Recipes · Workbench: Unlock Station Recipes |
Mount: Horse License - Morello · Walk 3.25 · Run 10.7 · Sprint 17.30 m/s
Hatchet · 48 Trait Points
- Stormsplitter
Stormsplitter
1 Trait PointActive skill
Slams the ground after Axe Flurry, increasing enemy Shock gauge and inflicting Knockback.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. - Rapid Throw
Rapid Throw
1 Trait PointActive skill
Throws up to 5 axes by holding the input. (15 second cooldown)
- Shadowcatch
Shadowcatch
1 Trait PointActive skill
+ [Ctrl] near a target to dodge behind the enemy. This dodge does not cost SP.
Can combo into Windscreamer with [Left Mouse Button], and Step Back with [Right Mouse Button]. (10 second cooldown) - Axe Storm2
Axe Storm
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Flurry, throws axes in rapid succession, dealing damage and increasing enemy Bleed gauge.
Combos into Stormsplitter with [Left Mouse Button]. - Rebounding Thunder2
Rebounding Thunder
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Rebounding Thunder becomes available once briefly upon triggering Overcharge, increasing the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill. - Shocking Kick2
Shocking Kick
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Shocking Kick becomes available once briefly upon triggering Overcharge, increasing the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill. - Thunder Slash2
Thunder Slash
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Shocking Kick to deal damage, inflicting Knockback on the hit target. This damage increases the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt with this skill. Combos into Lightning Rush with [Right Mouse Button] if unlocked. - Battle Tonic3
Battle Tonic
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Throw, drinks a potion to restore HP. This effect consumes no items and has a 30 sec. cooldown.
Healing scales with potion potency. - Windcleaver3
Windcleaver
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Windscreamer, strikes upward to deal damage and inflict Knockback.
- Lightning Rush3
Lightning Rush
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Rush becomes available after Step Back.
Charges forward, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Briefly evades incoming attacks while moving.
Combos into Axe Flurrywith [Left Mouse Button], increasing the enemy Shock gauge. - Thrill of the Hunt
Thrill of the Hunt
1 Trait PointPassive
Hatchet skills briefly grant a Thrill of the Hunt stack. Stacks build when attacks land consecutively. At 10 stacks, all stacks are consumed to restore SP.
- Effortless Flurry
Effortless Flurry
1 Trait PointPassive
Axe Flurry no longer costs SP.
- Rapid Throw - Shock2
Rapid Throw - Shock
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw no longer costs SP and homes in on enemies. Also increases enemy Shock gauge.
- Impatient Hunger
Impatient Hunger
1 Trait PointPassive
Thrill of the Hunt now activates at 5 stacks, but reduces stack duration and SP recovery.
- Twin Splitter2
Twin Splitter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Double Hatchet Strike hits twice, but each hit deals reduced damage.
- Flurry of Axes Combo2
Flurry of Axes Combo
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw's fifth attack combos into Axe Flurry.
- Wind Blade2
Wind Blade
2 Trait PointsPassive
Windcleaver fires a piercing Wind Blade that deals damage and increases Bleed gauge.
This attack does not grant Thrill of the Hunt. - Relentless Hunt2
Relentless Hunt
2 Trait PointsPassive
A critical hit grants 1 additional Thrill of the Hunt stack.
- Counterattack - Windscreamer2
Counterattack - Windscreamer
2 Trait PointsPassive
Windscreamer becomes instantly available with [Left Mouse Button] after a successful Parry.
- Ripper Edge2
Ripper Edge
2 Trait PointsPassive
Grants Ripper Edge when inflicting Bleed with the hatchet.
During Ripper Edge, Windscreamerhits 2 additional times. - Bloodied Edge2
Bloodied Edge
2 Trait PointsPassive
Ripper Edge always triggers Windscreamer against targets below 40% HP.
- Eye of the Storm2
Eye of the Storm
2 Trait PointsPassive
Stormsplitter increases damage dealt, Physical Crit Hit, and Stagger power for a short time.
- Overcharge3
Overcharge
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Whenever Thrill of the Hunt triggers, deals damage to nearby enemies and increases enemy Shock gauge.
- Overload3
Overload
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Grants Stagger Immunity during Lunge and instantly activates Overcharge.
- Lightning ATK
Lightning ATK
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Storm | 95 SP | – | 0–15 m | 4 | 613.2 % | 584.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Battle Tonic | – | 30.0 s | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | – |
| Lightning Rush | 150 SP | – | 0–15 m | 3 | 1.148.4 % | 1.129.8 % | 2.3 s | Sway |
| Rapid Throw | 20 SP | 15.0 s | 0–20 m | 1 | 92.0 % | 87.6 % | 2.9 s | Sway |
| Shadowcatch | – | 10.0 s | 0–5 m | – | – | – | 1.2 s | – |
| Thunder Slash | 160 SP | – | 0–8 m | 4 | 1.226.4 % | 1.167.6 % | 1.3 s | Knockback |
Hatchet + Longbow
- Level
- 40
- Trait Points
- 100 / 100
- Stat Points
- 117 / 117
- Equip load
- 32.26 / 18.6 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 30 · +600 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 600
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15 | – | – | 15 |
| Agility | 27 | 62 | – | 89 |
| Intelligence | 12 | – | – | 12 |
| Constitution | 8 | 28 | – | 36 |
| Endurance | 11 | 15 | – | 26 |
| Talent | 17 | 12 | – | 29 |
Stats from perks: Lightning ATK +20 · Tidal ATK +20 · Fire ATK +40 · Physical ATK +20
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Wrathful Tyrant's Claw +10 (stat bonus +87.6 %) | Thunder Dash Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Composite Bow +5 (stat bonus +39.0 %) | Composite Bow Lunastone | – |
| Helmet | Golden Tree Warden's Hat +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | High Priest Lunastone I | – |
| Armor | Golden Tree Warden's Light Armor +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Golden Tree Lunastone III | – |
| Gloves | Golden Tree Warden's Gloves +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Reckless Vanguard Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Golden Tree Warden's Boots +7 (stat bonus +35.0 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone III | – |
| Necklace | Wavewyrm Flame Necklacerolled: Fire DEF, Physical Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
| Earrings | Wavewyrm Lightning Earringsrolled: Fog DEF, Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Dice | – |
| Ring | Wavewyrm Tide Ringrolled: Tidal DEF, Physical DEF | Diamond Hereafter Dice | – |
| Bracelet | Wavewyrm Wind Braceletrolled: Wind DEF, Physical Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
Values with Wrathful Tyrant's Claw 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 · 1Radiant Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Vigorflow Potion
- Utility bag · 3Masterwork Lightning Spike
- Utility bag · 4Masterwork Throwing Dagger
- 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
Hatchet · 53 Trait Points
- Stormsplitter
Stormsplitter
1 Trait PointActive skill
Slams the ground after Axe Flurry, increasing enemy Shock gauge and inflicting Knockback.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. - Rapid Throw
Rapid Throw
1 Trait PointActive skill
Throws up to 5 axes by holding the input. (15 second cooldown)
- Shadowcatch
Shadowcatch
1 Trait PointActive skill
+ [Ctrl] near a target to dodge behind the enemy. This dodge does not cost SP.
Can combo into Windscreamer with [Left Mouse Button], and Step Back with [Right Mouse Button]. (10 second cooldown) - Axe Storm2
Axe Storm
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Flurry, throws axes in rapid succession, dealing damage and increasing enemy Bleed gauge.
Combos into Stormsplitter with [Left Mouse Button]. - Rebounding Thunder2
Rebounding Thunder
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Rebounding Thunder becomes available once briefly upon triggering Overcharge, increasing the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill. - Shocking Kick2
Shocking Kick
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Shocking Kick becomes available once briefly upon triggering Overcharge, increasing the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt stacks with this skill. - Thunder Slash2
Thunder Slash
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Shocking Kick to deal damage, inflicting Knockback on the hit target. This damage increases the enemy Shock gauge.
Cannot gain Thrill of the Hunt with this skill. Combos into Lightning Rush with [Right Mouse Button] if unlocked. - Battle Tonic3
Battle Tonic
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Axe Throw, drinks a potion to restore HP. This effect consumes no items and has a 30 sec. cooldown.
Healing scales with potion potency. - Windcleaver3
Windcleaver
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Windscreamer, strikes upward to deal damage and inflict Knockback.
- Gale Sever3
Gale Sever
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Windcleaver, combos into Gale Sever, striking the target 3 times and firing 3 Wind Blades. Evades attacks while airborne. Deals increased damage to targets below 40% HP and restores HP based on damage dealt.
- Lightning Rush3
Lightning Rush
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Lightning Rush becomes available after Step Back.
Charges forward, dealing damage and inflicting Stagger. Briefly evades incoming attacks while moving.
Combos into Axe Flurrywith [Left Mouse Button], increasing the enemy Shock gauge. - Thrill of the Hunt
Thrill of the Hunt
1 Trait PointPassive
Hatchet skills briefly grant a Thrill of the Hunt stack. Stacks build when attacks land consecutively. At 10 stacks, all stacks are consumed to restore SP.
- Effortless Flurry
Effortless Flurry
1 Trait PointPassive
Axe Flurry no longer costs SP.
- Rapid Throw - Shock2
Rapid Throw - Shock
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw no longer costs SP and homes in on enemies. Also increases enemy Shock gauge.
- Impatient Hunger
Impatient Hunger
1 Trait PointPassive
Thrill of the Hunt now activates at 5 stacks, but reduces stack duration and SP recovery.
- Twin Splitter2
Twin Splitter
2 Trait PointsPassive
Double Hatchet Strike hits twice, but each hit deals reduced damage.
- Flurry of Axes Combo2
Flurry of Axes Combo
2 Trait PointsPassive
Rapid Throw's fifth attack combos into Axe Flurry.
- Wind Blade2
Wind Blade
2 Trait PointsPassive
Windcleaver fires a piercing Wind Blade that deals damage and increases Bleed gauge.
This attack does not grant Thrill of the Hunt. - Relentless Hunt2
Relentless Hunt
2 Trait PointsPassive
A critical hit grants 1 additional Thrill of the Hunt stack.
- Counterattack - Windscreamer2
Counterattack - Windscreamer
2 Trait PointsPassive
Windscreamer becomes instantly available with [Left Mouse Button] after a successful Parry.
- Ripper Edge2
Ripper Edge
2 Trait PointsPassive
Grants Ripper Edge when inflicting Bleed with the hatchet.
During Ripper Edge, Windscreamerhits 2 additional times. - Bloodied Edge2
Bloodied Edge
2 Trait PointsPassive
Ripper Edge always triggers Windscreamer against targets below 40% HP.
- Eye of the Storm2
Eye of the Storm
2 Trait PointsPassive
Stormsplitter increases damage dealt, Physical Crit Hit, and Stagger power for a short time.
- Storm Chaser2
Storm Chaser
2 Trait PointsPassive
A critical hit with Wind Blade enables Stormsplitter for a short time at no SP cost.
Press [Left Mouse Button] to activate Stormsplitter. - Overcharge3
Overcharge
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Whenever Thrill of the Hunt triggers, deals damage to nearby enemies and increases enemy Shock gauge.
- Overload3
Overload
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Grants Stagger Immunity during Lunge and instantly activates Overcharge.
- Lightning ATK
Lightning ATK
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Storm | 95 SP | – | 0–15 m | 4 | 613.2 % | 584.0 % | 2.8 s | Sway |
| Battle Tonic | – | 30.0 s | 0–15 m | – | – | – | 2.9 s | – |
| Gale Sever | 100 SP | – | 0–15 m | 9 | 1.640.7 % | 1.562.1 % | 2.4 s | – |
| Lightning Rush | 150 SP | – | 0–15 m | 3 | 1.148.4 % | 1.129.8 % | 2.3 s | Sway |
| Rapid Throw | 20 SP | 15.0 s | 0–20 m | 1 | 92.0 % | 87.6 % | 2.9 s | Sway |
| Shadowcatch | – | 10.0 s | 0–5 m | – | – | – | 1.2 s | – |
| Thunder Slash | 160 SP | – | 0–8 m | 4 | 1.226.4 % | 1.167.6 % | 1.3 s | Knockback |
Longbow · 47 Trait Points
Longbow - Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
1 Trait PointActive skill
Offensive Maneuvers and ranged attacks, excluding Aimed Shot, grant Primed. Offensive Maneuvers grant 5 stacks instantly. At maximum stacks, Rapid Fire becomes available for a short duration. Combos into Withdrawing Shot by pressing [Left Mouse Button].
- Arrow Stab
Arrow Stab
1 Trait PointActive skill
Dashes forward and performs an offensive Maneuver. On hit, combos into Withdrawing Shot.
- Deft Hands2
Deft Hands
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Piercing Shot gains an additional attack.
- Ice Arrow
Ice Arrow
1 Trait PointActive skill
Loads the bow with ice arrows.
Ice arrows increase enemy Freeze gauge and scale heavily with Tidal ATK. - Counterattack Maneuver2
Counterattack Maneuver
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Performs 2 consecutive counterattacks after blocking an attack with Defensive Maneuver.
Grants Stagger Immunity while attacking and receives reduced damage. - Withdrawing Shot Combo2
Withdrawing Shot Combo
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After Piercing Shot, combos into Withdrawing Shot. Costs SP even with Withdrawing Shot Mastery.
- Fire Arrow3
Fire Arrow
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Rapid Fire grants Kindled Arrow on hit, allowing the use of Fire Arrow.
Fire Arrow launches a homing arrow followed by an explosive shot. Grants Stagger Immunity while attacking and does not consume SP. - Crescent Kick3
Crescent Kick
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Counterattack Maneuver gains an additional attack.
Grants Stagger Immunity while attacking and receives reduced damage. - Scarlet Arrow3
Scarlet Arrow
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Consumes HP on use. The arrow pierces through enemies and increases their Burn gauge.
Scarlet Arrow does not grant Primed. - Balanced Aim
Balanced Aim
1 Trait PointPassive
Aimed Shot charges faster up to Lv. 1.
- Arrow Stab - Bleed2
Arrow Stab - Bleed
2 Trait PointsPassive
Arrow Stab increases enemy Bleed gauge.
- Crashing Waves2
Crashing Waves
2 Trait PointsPassive
Using Ice Arrow after charging Aimed Shot to Lv. 2 causes Aimed Shot to deal area damage.
- Withdrawing Shot Mastery
Withdrawing Shot Mastery
1 Trait PointPassive
Withdrawing Shot no longer costs SP.
- Withdrawing Shot Mastery II
Withdrawing Shot Mastery II
1 Trait PointPassive
Leaping Shot briefly increases Physical Crit.
- Hidden Blade
Hidden Blade
1 Trait PointPassive
Increases the damage of Abdominal Kick, Flip Kick, and Crescent Kick, while improving their Wind ATK scaling. Also increases enemy Bleed gauge.
The additional attack from Abdominal Kick Mastery II does not increase Bleed gauge. - Enhanced Deterrence2
Enhanced Deterrence
2 Trait PointsPassive
A critical hit with Charge Lv. 2 Aimed Shot triggers an additional attack, inflicting Knockdown.
This effect does not apply to Ice Arrow. - Sniper3
Sniper
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Aimed Shot deals additional damage at charge Lv. 2, with further increased damage against non-Elite enemies.
This effect also applies to Ice Arrow. - Leaping Shot Mastery3
Leaping Shot Mastery
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Leaping Shot fires 4 arrows instead of 2.
- Hawk Talon3
Hawk Talon
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Increases Crescent Kick's damage and restores HP based on damage dealt.
- Acrobatic Momentum3
Acrobatic Momentum
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Slide Dodge no longer costs SP.
- Friction3
Friction
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Rapid Fire increases enemy Burn gauge. Fully restores SP when Rapid Fire triggers Burn.
- Tidal ATK
Tidal ATK
1 Trait PointStats
- Fire ATK +20
Fire ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
- Physical ATK
Physical ATK
1 Trait PointStats
- Fire ATK +20
Fire ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Stab | 55 SP | – | 0–20 m | 8 | 1.467.2 % | 1.128.8 % | 2.2 s | Knockback |
| Counterattack Maneuver | 60 SP | – | 0–30 m | 5 | 1.048.0 % | 806.0 % | 1.8 s | Knockback, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Crescent Kick | 120 SP | – | 0–30 m | 5 | 1.991.5 % | 1.531.5 % | 2.4 s | Knockback, Damage Taken Reduction +60 % |
| Deft Hands | 110 SP | – | 0–30 m | 2 | 293.6 % | 225.8 % | 1.6 s | Sway |
| Ice Arrow | 75 SP | – | 0–20 m | – | – | – | 5.5 s | – |
| Ice Arrow | 165 SP | – | 0–20 m | – | – | – | 5.0 s | – |
| Scarlet Arrow | 60 HP | – | 0–20 m | 1 | 524.0 % | 403.0 % | 2.6 s | – |
| Withdrawing Shot Combo | 55 SP | – | 0–20 m | 2 | 209.6 % | 161.2 % | 1.3 s | Physical Amplification +75 |
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