Nova Awakening
PvE Combo Guide
Nova Awakening
Awakening Nova uses Star's Breath in base and Accel forms. You generate Star's Breath with Awakening abilities while not in the Accel state. 
Star's Ring / 
Accel: Star's Ring (RMB) followed by 
Fuse Gravity (S+RMB) and 
Combust Life (Shift+E) are exceptions that generate Star's Breath without a target. At 100%, you can enter the Accel state with E (En Garde) or 
Accel: Swooping Ring (W+Q). Performing an infinite combo results in DPS loss.
Base Form Skill Priority
- Shift+RMB
Starfall - F
Lunge - S+Q
RiposteAfter Starfall or Star's Call - S+LMB
Remise - Shift+LMB
Star's Call - Q
Slicing Ring - Shift+Q
Frozen Ring - Shift+F
Brutal Ring - S+F
Fleche
Base Form Combo
- Shift+ECombust Life
- FLunge
- Shift+QFrozen Ring
- Shift+W/A/S/D
Break OrbitReposition to the target's back if needed - Shift+LMBStar's Call
- S+QRiposte
- Shift+RMBStarfall
- S+LMBRemise
- W+QAccel: Swooping Ring
Star's Breath Generation
- RMBAccel: Star's RingWith Star's Breath under 15% in the Accel state
- S+RMBFuse GravityAfter leaving the Accel state
- RMBStar's Ring
- Shift+ECombust Life
- S+RMBFuse Gravity
This sequence generates 90% Star's Breath, or 65% without Accel: Star's Ring. Use it while waiting for mobs to spawn, become vulnerable or group up.
Accel Skill Priority
- Shift+RMBStarfall
- W+QAccel: Swooping Ring
- FLunge
- S+QRiposteAfter Starfall or Star's Call
- S+LMB
Accel: Remise - Shift+LMB
Accel: Star's Call - Shift+Q
Accel: Frozen Ring - QSlicing Ring
- Shift+FBrutal Ring
- S+F
Accel Fleche - HotbarFrozen Ring
- Hotbar
Queen’s Gambit
Core Skill: Remise (S+LMB).
Accel Combo
- FLunge
- W+QAccel: Swooping Ring
- Shift+LMBAccel: Star's Call
- S+QRiposte
- Shift+QAccel: Frozen Ring
- Shift+FBrutal Ring
- Shift+RMBStarfall
- S+LMBAccel: Remise
- QSlicing Ring
- S+FAccel Fleche
Movement
Class Mobility
Movement Between Packs
- W+RMB
Swooping Ring - W+QAccel: Swooping Ring
- Shift+W/A/S/D
Accel: Break Orbit/Break Orbit - LMB
Twisted OrbitAfter Lunge, Riposte, Swooping Ring, Break Orbit, Accel: Break Orbit or Accel: Swooping Ring - W+F
Comet - FLunge
- Shift+LMBAccel: Star’s Call
- Shift+X
Quoratum’s Closing
Repositioning in Packs
- Shift+W/A/S/DBreak OrbitAccel: Break Orbit
- W+FComet
- LMBTwisted Orbit
Accel: Twisted Orbit - W+RMBSwooping Ring
- W+QAccel: Swooping Ring
- Shift+LMBAccel: Star's Call
Build Notes
Class Specifics
Skills to Lock
Icy Kiss
Skill Enhancements
- Rabams: Quoratum’s Closing
Bitter Star
Quoratum’s Earth
Skill Add-ons
Class Addons
Swooping Ring I
Throw your scythe in front, then dashforward to slash all enemies ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
Frozen Ring I
The scythe thrown forward continues to ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
Royal Fencing: Remise I
Quickly swing sting to attack the opponent's vital organs.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Starfall I
Inflict critical damage by summoning countless swords of light, then unleashing to all enemies in front.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
Royal Fencing: Riposte
Wield sting to keep the enemy at bay, then instantly draw close to launch th...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Brutal Ring
Preceding Skill: [Frozen Ring IV] Throw the spinning scythe forwards t...
Skill Add-on Effect
- All DP +20 for 15 sec
- Movement Speed +10% for 12 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
2 changes
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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 23, 2026
1 change
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PvE
Monsters no longer target summons such as Nova's Thornwood Guards (only Heuklang, Gorr, Tett, Arne and Marg are still targeted).Both specs
September 10, 2026
1 change
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All
Fuse Gravity: Fixed stars from Star's Ring in some places not disappearing when the skill was used.
August 20, 2026
1 change
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PvE
PvE damage +5%:
Royal Fencing: Lunge, 
Royal Fencing: Remise, 
Royal Fencing: Fleche, 
Frozen Ring, Accel: Frozen Ring, Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Royal Fencing: Remise. +3%: 
Swooping Ring, Brutal Ring, Starfall, Royal Fencing: Riposte, Slicing Ring, Accel: Swooping Ring. PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.
August 6, 2026
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Royal Fencing: Remise: Fixed Dismount on hits not applying.
June 25, 2026
7 changes
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All
Slicing Ring, Fuse Gravity: Slicing Ring cooldown 10 → 8 sec; its Star's Breath +10% on use moved to Fuse Gravity, whose recovery went 15% → 25%.
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All
Starfall: Cooldown by level 10/10/10 → 10/9/8 sec.
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All
Star's Ring: Fused stars now give a stronger wide pull, then vanish without leaving any stars.
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All
Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche: Added Recover 30 SP per hit. Fixed Fleche not using SP when cast during cooldown.
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All
Twisted Orbit, Accel: Twisted Orbit: Longer camera-turn window when used forward.
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All
Star's Breath per hit:
Brutal Ring 1.7% → 1.6%, Royal Fencing: Fleche 1.6% → 2.0%, Starfall 2.1% → 4.0%, Twisted Orbit 0.8% → 1.0%. -
PvE
PvE damage raised:
Royal Fencing: Fleche and Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche +8%, Accel: Frozen Ring +10%. PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.
May 14, 2026
1 change
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PvP
Punishing Trap: Ranged grapple wind-up 0.57 sec (0.46 sec in Succession) → 0.5 sec.Both specs
February 12, 2026
2 changes
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All
Twisted Orbit, Accel: Twisted Orbit: Cooldowns now reset on hits.
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All
Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes
January 15, 2026
2 changes
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All
Star's Ring, Accel: Star's Ring: Two stars close together now fuse into one, with a brief wider pull; the second-motion star spawns in front of you.
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All
Fuse Gravity: Absorbing even one star now gives the recovery; star recovery 7.5% → 15% Star's Breath and 300 → 800 HP.
December 24, 2025
1 change
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All
Accel: Star's Ring: Fixed the star's Speed Decrease debuff not applying in Accel.
December 11, 2025
2 changes
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All
Comet, Royal Fencing: Lunge: Hits now reset Break Orbit and Accel: Break Orbit cooldowns. -
All
Star's Ring: Pull triggers one-fourth as often (not in PvP) but moves targets twice as far, uses the largest area, and applies All Speed -50% for 1 sec. Normal and Accel versions gained Forward Guard.
November 20, 2025
2 changes
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All
Mauling Star: Fixed SP sometimes recovering without a hit, and Mauling Star IV sometimes recovering less SP.Both specs -
PvE
Frozen Ring: Fixed your Accuracy not applying to its pull (PvE only).
October 23, 2025
1 change
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All
Quoratum's Guard, 
Prime: Distorted Guard: Fixed All Damage Reduction stacking with other skills.Both specs
September 18, 2025
2 changes
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All
Accel: Break Orbit: Holding the key now triggers it up to 2 times in a row in any direction, with Invincible and the same timing each time.
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All
Twisted Orbit, Accel: Twisted Orbit: LMB during cooldown now combos into Royal Fencing: Lunge.
August 28, 2025
1 change
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All
Accel: Swooping Ring: Fixed a skill issue.
August 21, 2025
1 change
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PvP
Star's Ring,
Black Spirit: Star's Call: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 14, 2025
1 change
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All
Accel: Twisted Orbit: Fixed a skill issue.
July 24, 2025
5 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
Quoratum's Guard: Removed Grapple Resistance +30%.Both specs
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All
En Garde: Removed Critical Hit Damage +5%. -
All
En Garde: All AP +30 → +40.
May 29, 2025
2 changes
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All
Break Orbit, Accel: Break Orbit: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Comet: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
May 15, 2025
2 changes
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All
Comet: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
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All
Twisted Orbit, Royal Fencing: Lunge: Fixed a skill issue.
April 30, 2025
1 change
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All
Absolute: Command: Rime Ice: Corrected the skill description.
February 13, 2025
6 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
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All
Icy Kiss, 
Face the Darkness: Critical Hit Rate duration 5 → 10 sec.Both specs -
All
Bitter Star: All DP -15 → -20.Both specs
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PvE
Absolute: Command: Rime Ice,
Absolute: Face the Darkness, 
Frozen Chain, Bitter Star: Damage adjusted. -
All
Quoratum's Earth: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
December 12, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
November 14, 2024
1 change
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
October 17, 2024
1 change
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
August 29, 2024
2 changes
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All
Black Spirit: Prime: Frozen Earth, Black Spirit: Starfall: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Black Spirit: Command: Frozen Earth, Black Spirit: Prime: Frozen Earth: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 1, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 25, 2024
4 changes
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All
Black Spirit: Swooping Ring, Quoratum's Closing, 
Command: Blooming Icy Thorns: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Black Spirit: Swooping Ring: Fixed a skill issue.
July 18, 2024
3 changes
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All
Accel: Royal Fencing: Remise: Fixed a skill issue.
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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
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Royal Fencing: Lunge: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Storming Star, 
Black Spirit: Frozen Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
December 13, 2023
3 changes
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PvE
Starfall: Cooldown 12 → 10 sec.
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PvP
Accel: Royal Fencing: Remise: Cooldown 12 → 10 sec.
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PvP
Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Star's Call, Accel: Frozen Ring, Slicing Ring: Damage adjusted.
November 15, 2023
7 changes
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All
Royal Fencing: Lunge, Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche, Star's Call, Slicing Ring, Swooping Ring: Skill behavior improved.
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PvE
Frozen Ring: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Accel: Star's Call: Cooldown 10 → 8 sec.
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All
Black Spirit: Swooping Ring, Swooping Ring: Corrected the skill description.
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All
Royal Fencing: Lunge, Starfall, Star's Call, Frozen Ring, Royal Fencing: Fleche: Damage adjusted.
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PvP
Slicing Ring, Royal Fencing: Lunge, Swooping Ring, Accel: Swooping Ring, Brutal Ring, Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche, Frozen Ring: Damage adjusted.
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PvP
Accel: Frozen Ring, Starfall, Royal Fencing: Riposte, Star's Call, Accel: Star's Call: 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
4 changes
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All
General class improvements.Both specs
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All
Quoratum's Opening, 
Succession: Quoratum's Opening: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
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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PvE
Comet,
Core: Comet: Corrected the skill description.
April 6, 2023
2 changes
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PvE
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Icy Fog, Quoratum's Opening: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
November 23, 2022
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
October 26, 2022
1 change
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All
Combust Life: Corrected the skill description.
October 19, 2022
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Queen's Gambit: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
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All
En Garde: Fixed a skill issue.
October 12, 2022
9 changes
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All
En Garde: Cooldown 60 → 30 sec.
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All
Combust Life: Damage adjusted.
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PvE
Accel: Star's Call: Corrected the skill description.
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All
Slicing Ring: Skill behavior improved.
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PvP
Frozen Ring: Cooldown 8 → 6 sec.
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All
Royal Fencing: Remise: Cooldown 6 → 4 sec.
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All
Royal Fencing: Fleche: Cooldown 5 → 4 sec.
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PvP
Star's Call, Accel: Star's Call: PvP damage reduced.
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PvE
Break Orbit, Swooping Ring, Accel: Swooping Ring: Fixed a skill issue.
August 23, 2022
2 changes
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PvP
Brutal Ring: PvP damage reduced.
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All
Accel: Swooping Ring, Accel: Break Orbit: Skill behavior improved.
July 20, 2022
1 change
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All
Accel: Frozen Ring: Fixed a skill issue.
June 15, 2022
2 changes
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All
Quoratum's Closing: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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PvP
Frozen Chain, Quoratum's Earth,
Enter the Darkness: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
May 31, 2022
3 changes
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PvP
Accel: Royal Fencing: Remise: Corrected the skill description.
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PvP
Accel: Star's Call, Accel: Swooping Ring, Comet: PvP damage reduced.
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All
Accel: Frozen Ring, Break Orbit: Skill behavior improved.
February 9, 2022
1 change
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All
Icy Fog: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
January 19, 2022
2 changes
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PvP
Black Spirit: Frozen Ring: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Icy Prison, 
Black Spirit: Prime: Icy Prison: Damage adjusted.Both specs
January 12, 2022
1 change
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All
Core: Swooping Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
January 5, 2022
3 changes
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PvP
Black Spirit: Starfall: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
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PvP
Black Spirit: Command: Frozen Earth, Black Spirit: Prime: Frozen Earth: Damage adjusted.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Command: Frozen Earth: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
October 14, 2021
1 change
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All
Command: Opening: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
September 15, 2021
1 change
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All
Star's Ring, Star's Call, Frozen Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 25, 2021
1 change
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All
Fuse Gravity, Twisted Orbit, Accel: Twisted Orbit: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
May 26, 2021
2 changes
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All
Star's Ring: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Slicing Ring, Frozen Ring: Smoother combos and controls.
April 28, 2021
1 change
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All
Royal Fencing: Fleche: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 7, 2021
1 change
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All
Quoratum's Protection: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
March 17, 2021
2 changes
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All
Brutal Ring: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Star's Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
March 3, 2021
4 changes
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All
Quoratum's Opening, Storming Star, Command: Opening: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Quoratum's Ascension, Quoratum's Protection, Break Orbit, Accel: Royal Fencing: Fleche, Accel: Swooping Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs -
All
Royal Fencing: Riposte, Icy Fog, Quoratum's Protection: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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All
Absolute: Punishing Trap: Skill behavior improved.
February 25, 2021
1 change
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All
Royal Fencing: Fleche, Break Orbit, Frozen Ring: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
