Kunoichi Succession
PvE Combo Guide
Kunoichi Succession
Succession Kunoichi cycles through three groups of skills. Each group builds three runes, and you cash them in with 
Wheel of Wrath (S+C). Wheel of Wrath still spends the runes while it is on cooldown, and you can put it on your hotbar.
Skill Rotation
- S+LMB
Crescent Slash+AP buff; +20 Melee AP - Shift+RMB
Fox Claw - LMB+RMB
Fatal Blow - S+CWheel of WrathSpend runes
- Shift+LMB
Ankle Cutter - Shift+C
Shackles - Shift+F
Shadow ExplosionForward Guard - S+CWheel of WrathSpend runes
- W+Q
Tendon Cutter+20 Melee AP - S+RMB
Shadow Clone - S+E
Shadow Stomp - S+CWheel of WrathSpend runes
Go back to the first step (S+LMB, Crescent Slash) and repeat.
Filler while waiting
Filler 1
- Hotbar
Smokescreen - Shift+E
Flash Slash
Filler 2
- Q
Kunai Block - SpaceSmokescreen
- Shift+EFlash Slash
Filler 3
- F
Hidden Dagger JutsuMagnus skill
Use any of these to fill the gap while your rotation skills come back.
Pre-Buffs
- A/D+LMB
Shadow SlashAttack Speed +5% (10 sec) - S+LMBCrescent SlashMelee AP +20 (10 sec)
- W/A/S/D+Space x2
Directional dashMovement Speed +10% (10 sec)
Get these buffs up before you run into a pack.
Movement
Class Mobility
Pack to Pack Movement
- W+C
Danse Macabre - Shift+W+LMB
Ghost Greeting - S+E
Shadow Stomp - W+QTendon Cutter
- Shift+Q ~ A/D
Block Jump - Shift+LMBAnkle Cutter
- S+LMBCrescent Slash
Sprint Buff
- S+Q
Target ChaseSprint Speed +20%, no Sprint Stamina (20 sec)
Sprint Speed +20% and no Sprint Stamina use for 20s. Not massive for PvE since most spots are tower spots, but build the habit of keeping 100% uptime.
Build Notes
Class Specifics
Skills to Lock
Tragic Blade
Kunai Stab
Ninja Evasion
Skill Enhancements
Heart Snatch
Sinew Cut
Ankle Splitter
Shackle Target
Protection (Super Armor, Forward Guard, iframes)
- Crescent Slash
- Wheel of Wrath
- Ankle Cutter
- Tendon Cutter
- Shadow Clone
- Shadow Stomp
- Smokescreen
- Flash Slash
- Kunai Block
- Hidden Dagger Jutsu
- Danse Macabre
- Ghost Greeting
- Block Jump
Skill Add-ons
Class Addons
Ninjutsu: Shadow Explosion I
Use your jutsu to unleash a powerful explosion in front ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Instantly recover 35 HP per target
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
Fox Claw I
Deal massive damage by slashing a wide area in front ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- All Damage Reduction -20 for 10 sec to target
Flash Slash I
Slash your enemies in the blink of an eye.
Skill Add-on Effect
- All Damage Reduction +20 for 15 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Ninjutsu: Shadow Clone I
Turn back, then launch an explosion of shadows at enemies in front.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- All Damage Reduction -20 for 10 sec to target
Tendon Cutter
Perform countless slashes while swiftly moving laterally ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- Instantly recover 35 HP per target
Prime: Wheel of Wrath
Preceding Skill: Succession: Lament of Silence ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Change Log
October 22, 2026
1 change
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PvP
PvP minimum damage when the target's defense exceeds your attack raised from 5% to 7%.All classes
October 8, 2026
3 changes
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All
Max HP and Max WP increased at Lv. 75 after the base stat rework.Both specs
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All
Unified the level-based base stats (Max HP, HP Recovery, All AP, All Damage Reduction and All Evasion) for every class. Class-specific stat differences now come from a new passive skill learned automatically at Lv. 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70.All classes
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All
Added the common skill Godslayer: Force Palm (Lv. 60+). Its Secret Book is obtained at A Freesword's Hearth in Voidekaia after finishing the Inner Edania main quests.All classes
September 10, 2026
1 change
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All
Prime: Shadow Stomp: Now grants the Ninjutsu buff immediately when comboed with other skills.
May 21, 2026
6 changes
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All
Prime: Shadow Explosion: Defense changed from Super Armor to Forward Guard.
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All
Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Added Super Armor; Floating now PvE only.
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All
Prime: Tendon Cutter: Removed HP per hit; extra attacks now dash forward in the facing direction instead of tracking targets. -
All
Prime: Fox Claw: HP per hit 113 → 255.
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All
Prime: Crescent Slash: Stamina no longer recovers during the skill.
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PvP
PvP damage lowered:
Prime: Shadow Stomp 38.73% → 30%, Prime: Flash Slash 34.51% → 24%, Prime: Shadow Explosion 48.75% → 36%, 
Absolute: Shadow Explosion 83.72% → 54%, Prime: Danse Macabre 59.68% → 50.2%. Raised: Prime: Shackles 45.22% → 50%, Prime: Wheel of Wrath 35.54% → 45% (Ninjutsu Release attack 1 3,368% → 4,032%, PvP 28.48% → 34.5%).
May 14, 2026
1 change
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All
Death's Descent: Grapple range +20% (about 15.7% shorter when used in the air).Both specs
March 19, 2026
1 change
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All
Ninja Evasion: Fixed it sometimes coming out first when comboing with direction keys after Ghost Step.Both specs
February 12, 2026
1 change
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All
Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes
August 14, 2025
1 change
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All
Shadow Stomp: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
July 24, 2025
3 changes
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All
Combat system overhaul: Resistance and Ignore Resistance reworked, AP, DP reduction and Special Attack damage gaps between classes narrowed, and Special Attack damage effects of the same type no longer stack.All classes
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All
Infinite Mastery now grants Accuracy +18 and All Accuracy +18 per skill level.All classes
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All
Crimson Eclipse, 
Prime: Ninjutsu Commence: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
May 29, 2025
1 change
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All
Ghost Step: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 17, 2025
1 change
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All
Prime: Shadow Explosion: Corrected the skill description.
April 10, 2025
1 change
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All
Shadow Stomp: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
February 13, 2025
2 changes
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All
Emergency Escape: Invincibility now also applies when you reappear; movement speed and Stamina recovery during the skill reduced; SPACE now jumps to higher terrain.All classes -
PvE
Combat Assistance can now only be used while total Family Level is 200 or lower; some skills deal less damage or lose effects when spammed during cooldown, while main PvE skills deal more damage.All classes
December 12, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
November 14, 2024
5 changes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
Prime: Ankle Cutter: Cooldown 10 → 7 sec.
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All
Prime: Danse Macabre: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Fixed a skill issue.
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PvP
Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Fixed a skill issue.
October 17, 2024
1 change
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
August 29, 2024
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Prime: Shadow Clone: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 1, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 25, 2024
6 changes
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All
Flow: Pinwheel Fury, Ninjutsu: Heart Snatch, 
Black Spirit: Sah Spree of Sonan, Shackle Target: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Prime: Shackles, Prime: Danse Macabre: Damage adjusted.
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All
Lunar Dash: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
Prime: Fox Claw: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 18, 2024
2 changes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
July 10, 2024
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
June 19, 2024
9 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Ninjutsu: Oni Shadow, Ninjutsu: Sinew Cut, Black Spirit: Sah Spree of Sonan, 
Wheel of Wrath, Lunar Dash, 
Assassin's Trail, Smokescreen: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Ninjutsu: Sinew Cut, Assassin's Trail,
Delighted Blast: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Prime: Flash Slash: Damage adjusted.
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PvP
Ninjutsu: Shadow Stomp: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
PvP
Prime: Shadow Stomp, Prime: Wheel of Wrath, Prime: Tendon Cutter: Damage adjusted.
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All
Prime: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Halo: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs -
All
Ninjutsu: Sinew Cut: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
February 21, 2024
5 changes
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All
Prime: Ankle Cutter, Prime: Flash Slash: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Prime: Danse Macabre: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Crescent Slash, 
Ankle Cutter, Prime: Shadow Explosion, Prime: Shackles: Corrected the skill description. -
All
Prime: Shadow Clone: Cooldown 10 → 8 sec.
January 17, 2024
2 changes
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All
Kunai Block: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Tragic Blade: Smoother combos and controls.
November 29, 2023
6 changes
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All
Flow: Fatal Blow Combo, Prime: Tendon Cutter: Fixed a skill issue. -
All
Prime: Fox Claw: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Prime: Shadow Explosion: Cooldown 9 → 8 sec.
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All
Prime: Crescent Slash: Corrected the skill description.
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PvP
Prime: Crescent Slash: Fixed a skill issue.
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PvP
Prime: Flash Slash, Prime: Shadow Explosion, Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Damage adjusted.
November 15, 2023
5 changes
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All
Prime: Crescent Slash, Prime: Danse Macabre, Prime: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Wheel of Wrath, Prime: Shadow Clone: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Prime: Fox Claw, Prime: Flash Slash: Fixed a skill issue.
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PvP
Prime: Fatal Blow: Fixed a skill issue. -
PvP
Prime: Fox Claw, Prime: Shadow Clone, Prime: Flash Slash, Prime: Shackles, Prime: Shadow Explosion, Prime: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Damage adjusted.
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All
Prime: Shadow Stomp: Damage adjusted.
September 20, 2023
1 change
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PvE
Fixed a class issue.All classes
September 13, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
September 6, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
August 9, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 19, 2023
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
July 5, 2023
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
May 17, 2023
1 change
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All
Prime: Danse Macabre: Fixed a skill issue.
May 10, 2023
5 changes
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PvE
Ninja Evasion: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Tendon Cutter, Prime: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Flash Slash: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Prime: Shackles: Cooldown 12 → 8 sec.
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All
Prime: Shadow Clone: Damage adjusted.
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PvP
Prime: Shadow Clone, Prime: Shackles, Prime: Wheel of Wrath: PvP damage reduced.
May 3, 2023
1 change
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All
Throwing Kick, 
Absolute: Throwing Kick: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 6, 2023
1 change
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PvE
General class improvements.All classes
January 11, 2023
1 change
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All
Flow: Sky Stepping: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
November 23, 2022
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Ninjutsu: Shadow Clone: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
October 26, 2022
1 change
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All
Hidden Dagger Jutsu: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
October 19, 2022
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Hidden Dagger Jutsu: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
October 12, 2022
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.
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All
Ninjutsu: Block Jump, Prime: Tendon Cutter: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Prime: Danse Macabre, Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Skill behavior improved.
September 21, 2022
1 change
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All
Succession: Lament of Silence: Corrected the skill description.
September 7, 2022
4 changes
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PvP
Prime: Shadow Explosion: Damage adjusted.
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All
Kunai Stab: Damage adjusted.
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All
Prime: Shackles: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Prime: Shadow Brand: Skill behavior improved.
August 23, 2022
2 changes
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All
Ghost Step: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
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All
Target Chase: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
July 6, 2022
2 changes
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All
Prime: Wheel of Wrath, Prime: Danse Macabre: Corrected the skill description.
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All
Brace: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
June 22, 2022
1 change
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All
Prime: Tendon Cutter: Fixed a skill issue.
June 15, 2022
3 changes
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PvP
Ninjutsu: Ankle Splitter: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
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All
Shackle Target: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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All
Shackle Target, Kunai Block: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
May 31, 2022
4 changes
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All
Prime: Tendon Cutter, Tendon Cutter,
Absolute: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Danse Macabre, Prime: Flash Slash, Kunai Block, Prime: Shadow Stomp, Prime: Shadow Explosion: Skill behavior improved. -
All
Prime: Shadow Clone,
Black Spirit: Wheel of Wrath: Skill behavior improved. -
All
Prime: Danse Macabre: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Ninjutsu: Oni Shadow: Fixed a skill issue.
April 20, 2022
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Flash Slash: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
February 16, 2022
1 change
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All
Prime: Ninjutsu Commence: Corrected the skill description.
January 19, 2022
2 changes
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PvP
Black Spirit: Wheel of Wrath, Black Spirit: Flash Slash: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
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PvP
Black Spirit: Prime: Flash Slash, Black Spirit: Wheel of Wrath: Damage adjusted.Both specs
January 5, 2022
3 changes
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All
Black Spirit: Lethal Spin Spree: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
PvE
Black Spirit: Ninjutsu: Shadow Clone, Black Spirit: Prime: Shadow Clone: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Black Spirit: Lethal Spin Spree: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
December 29, 2021
1 change
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All
Ninja Evasion, Flow: Sky Stepping: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
October 6, 2021
1 change
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All
Halo: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
June 16, 2021
1 change
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All
Ninjutsu: Oni Shadow: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
May 26, 2021
3 changes
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PvP
Prime: Shackles: Damage adjusted.
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PvE
Prime: Wheel of Wrath: Damage adjusted.
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PvE
Prime: Shadow Explosion, Prime: Tendon Cutter, Prime: Shadow Clone: Skill behavior improved.
April 28, 2021
1 change
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All
Kunai Block: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 7, 2021
5 changes
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All
Prime: Shadow Stomp: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Flow: Chakram Rise, 
Chain Crash: Sah Chakram: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Flow: Chakram Rise: Cooldown 6 → 5 sec.Both specs
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All
Flow: Chakram Rise: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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All
Half Moon Slash: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
March 17, 2021
1 change
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All
Moon Storm: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
February 25, 2021
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.Both specs
