Wizard Awakening
PvE Combo Guide
Wizard Awakening
Wizard Awakening has strong burst but mediocre filler, and cancelling skills throws your cooldowns out of sync. Because of that, following the DPS Priority List does more damage than repeating a fixed combo. The full combos below don't loop: use them as an opener, or on their own when there's a gap between packs.
Openers
Hellfire Fast Combo
- E
Lava FieldOptional - Shift+F
Cataclysm - S+LMB+RMB
Chilling Wave - Quick Slot
Lightning Spear - W+F
Hellfire - S+F
Bolide of Destruction - RMB
Magma Bomb - RMB
Barrage of Water - Shift+RMB
Water Sphere - RMB
Flow: Aqua Bomb - Shift+Q
Torrential Cascade - Shift+FCataclysm
- Shift+LMB
Aqua Jail Explosion
Very slightly higher DPS than the Torrential Fast Combo.
Torrential Fast Combo
- ELava FieldOptional
- Shift+FCataclysm
- S+LMB+RMBChilling Wave
- Quick SlotLightning Spear
- W+FHellfire
- Shift+RMBWater Sphere
- RMBFlow: Aqua Bomb
- Shift+QTorrential Cascade
- S+FBolide of Destruction
- RMBMagma Bomb
- RMBBarrage of Water
- Shift+FCataclysm
- Shift+LMBAqua Jail Explosion
Alternative: slightly better cooldown economy at the end of the combo.
Short Combos
Fire Combo
- W+FHellfire
- S+FBolide of Destruction
- RMBMagma Bomb
Your main source of damage.
Water Combo
- Shift+RMBWater Sphere
- RMBFlow: Aqua Bomb
- Shift+QTorrential Cascade
Secondary damage, weaker than the top three Flexible Spells.
Flexible Spells
- Quick SlotLightning Spear
- S+LMB+RMBChilling Wave
- ELava Field
- Shift+FCataclysm
- W+RMBBarrage of Water
- Shift+LMBAqua Jail Explosion
Listed by DPS. They don't cancel anything, so you can fit them in anywhere.
PvE Combo Guide
DPS Priority List
Cast the highest spell on the list that's off cooldown. Apply -DP early!
Top Priority
- S+
RMB - S+
F
Core DPS
- Quick Slot
- W+
F - S+
LMB+ RMB - E
- Shift+
RMB RMBShift+Q - Shift+
F - W+
RMB
Filler
- Shift+
LMB - Shift+
X 
F
PvE Combo Guide
Cancels & Input Traps
Movement
Class Mobility
Movement Between Packs
- Shift+Space
Teleport→
Ultimate: TeleportYour main movement spells - S+E
ElementalizationBackwards teleport - Quick Slot
Archwizardry: Mass TeleportUseful for long distances
After these, putting your weapons away and running is the best choice.
Repositioning in Packs
- Shift+A/S/D
Flow: Magical EvasionYour PvE iframe and main way to reposition - S+EElementalizationFast iframe, good for getting behind monsters
Build Notes
Class Specifics
Skills to Lock
Controlled MadnessPreference. Easier to use from a Quick Slot
Flame KnotCan get in the way of inputs
Summon: Keeper ArneCan get in the way of inputs
Summon: Keeper MargCan get in the way of inputs
Quickslot
Healing AuraPre-Awakening. Works from a Quick Slot in Awakening without swapping
Healing LighthousePre-Awakening. Works from a Quick Slot in Awakening
Speed SpellPre-Awakening
Sage's MemoryPre-Awakening. Useful for an instant Protected Area (Shift+Q) or Teleport (Shift+Space)- Controlled MadnessIf you locked it
- Archwizardry: Mass TeleportPre-Awakening. Only usable from a Quick Slot, without swapping
- Lightning SpearHigh damage spell, only usable from a Quick Slot
- Summon: Keeper Arne/Summon: Keeper MargBind at least one of these
Buffs & Debuffs
- Cataclysm/Speed SpellShift+F / Quick Slot
- Chilling WaveS+LMB+RMB
- TeleportShift+Space
- Speed SpellQuick Slot
Protected AreaPre-Awakening, Shift+Q
Magical ShieldPre-Awakening, Q- Summon: Keeper Arne/Summon: Keeper MargQuick Slot. Very important: either one works, but you need one summoned
- Hellfire/Lava FieldW+F / E
Core
- Water SphereThe only good choice in PvE
Skill Enhancements: Good to Have
- Lightning SpearThe only important skill enhancement for PvE
- Sage's RageLow damage, but provides a swap to access Rain of Fire
Skill Enhancements: Utility Extras
Sage's LightExtra heal if you want it
Swift EarthquakeVery niche use as a vacuum
Skill Add-ons
Class Addons
Chilling Wave I
Project a cold wave forward to attack the target.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
Cataclysm I
Outraged, the Wizard discharges a flame surge to incur a storm.
Skill Add-on Effect
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Hellfire I
Collect the element of fire in your hand, dash forward, then set the target ablaze.
Skill Add-on Effect
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
Bolide of Destruction I
Summon a majestic orb of fire and drop it, eradicating everything where the orb dropped.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
Magma Bomb
Focus your magic into the godr sphera, then release it as mighty flames towards the front.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Barrage of Water
Gather the power of water to strike enemies nearby with water magic.
Skill Add-on Effect
- All DP +20 for 15 sec
- Movement Speed +10% for 12 sec
The Barrage of Water add-on is flexible: you can move it to another skill such as Aqua Jail Explosion and take recovery on hit instead, since Movement Speed isn't very useful at many spots.
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
4 changes
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All
Magic Power Boost: Magic AP +24 → +29 so Wizard keeps its previous AP after the base stat rework.Both specs -
All
Bolide of Destruction and
Black Spirit: Bolide of Destruction: Larger vertical hit range, so they now hit targets below the caster.Both specs -
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
Flow: Magical Evasion: Fixed wrong defensive effects when used after Speed Spell, Magical Shield or Archwizardry: Mass Teleport.Both specs
August 27, 2026
1 change
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All
Flame Knot: After a successful grapple the character now moves slightly toward the target with the attack animation.
June 4, 2026
1 change
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All
Fixed some motions repeating unnaturally when moving the character with RMB.Both specs
April 30, 2026
3 changes
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All
Archwizardry: Mass Teleport: Defense changed from Invincible to Super Armor → Invincible → Super Armor.Both specs
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All
Protected Area: Cooldown 150 → 210 sec (Protected Area V).Both specs -
PvP
PvP damage lowered:
Magma Bomb 44.65% → 35.8%, 
Flame's Calling 30.65% → 25%, Hellfire IV 32.38% → 23%, 
Bolide of Destruction III 41.19% → 37%, Barrage of Water 36.53% → 30.6%, Black Spirit: Hellfire 38.07% → 31.2%. Raised: 
Cataclysm IV 30.43% → 45%, Chilling Wave III 35.6% → 37%, 
Aqua Jail Explosion IV 34.38% → 45% (Arne effect 32.39% → 52%), Black Spirit: Cataclysm 29.12% → 38%.
February 12, 2026
3 changes
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All
Magic Power Boost: Magic AP Increase: +20 → +24.Both specs
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PvE
Hellfire: Removed its Magic AP Increase. To compensate, Awakening skill damage was raised about 2.4% in PvE, with PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.
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All
Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes
January 29, 2026
1 change
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All
Controlled Madness: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
January 22, 2026
1 change
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All
Controlled Madness: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
December 4, 2025
1 change
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All
Magical Evasion, 
Earth's Response: Fixed a falling animation playing on low terrain.Both specs
October 30, 2025
1 change
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All
Chilling Wave,
Core: Chilling Wave: "Push the target on hits (PvE only)" became Knockback on attack 1 hits (PvE only). Fixed the Core's PvP-only Knockback not applying and its Critical Hit Rate buff applying to others.
October 23, 2025
1 change
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All
Controlled Madness: Fixed its Critical Hit Rate +20% being ignored while Chilling Wave's +30% was active; it now matches Chilling Wave at +30%.Both specs
July 24, 2025
5 changes
-
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
-
All
Infinite Mastery now grants Accuracy +18 and All Accuracy +18 per skill level.All classes
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All
Mind Training: Magic AP +12 → +8.Both specs -
All
Hellfire: Magic AP +6/8/10/12 → +4/6/8/10.
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All
Hellfire, Lava Field: Magic DP -15 → -20.
June 12, 2025
1 change
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All
Summon: Keeper Marg, Summon: Keeper Arne: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 10, 2025
1 change
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All
Speed Spell: Corrected the skill description.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
2 changes
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All
Chilling Wave: Skill behavior improved.
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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
2 changes
-
All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
-
All
Earthquake: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
August 29, 2024
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Prime: Meteor Shower: Areal, 
Black Spirit: Prime: Meteor Shower: Focus: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
August 22, 2024
1 change
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All
Flow: Magical Evasion: Fixed a skill issue.
August 1, 2024
2 changes
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All
Summon: Keeper Arne, Summon: Keeper Marg: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 25, 2024
6 changes
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All
Aqua Jail Explosion, Chilling Wave,
Black Spirit: Aqua Jail Explosion, 
Trembling Thunder, Lightning Spear: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
General class improvements.Both specs
-
All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
-
All
Healing Aura: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Torrential Cascade: Corrected the skill description.
-
All
General class improvements.All classes
July 18, 2024
2 changes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
-
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
4 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
-
All
Teleport, Cataclysm, 
Black Spirit: Cataclysm, Sage's Light, Sage's Rage, 
Ultimate: Blizzard, 
Absolute: Blizzard: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
PvP
Black Spirit: Bolide of Destruction: Corrected the skill description. -
PvP
Black Spirit: Meteor Shower: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
February 21, 2024
3 changes
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All
Elementalization, Teleport: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Flow: Magical Evasion: Cooldown 4 → 3 sec.
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All
Chilling Wave: Corrected the skill description.
November 15, 2023
1 change
-
PvP
Aqua Jail Explosion, Barrage of Water,
Water Sphere, Flow: Aqua Bomb, Hellfire, Cataclysm, Chilling Wave: Damage adjusted.
September 20, 2023
1 change
-
PvE
Fixed a class issue.All classes
September 13, 2023
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Rain of Fire: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Sage's Rage: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
September 6, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
August 16, 2023
1 change
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All
Spellbound Heart: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 9, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 19, 2023
1 change
-
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
June 21, 2023
2 changes
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All
Magical Shield, Speed Spell: Corrected the skill description.Both specs -
All
Archwizardry: Mass Teleport: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
June 14, 2023
8 changes
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All
Archwizardry: Mass Teleport: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
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All
Magical Shield: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Speed Spell, Magical Shield: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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All
General class improvements.
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All
Summon: Keeper Arne, Summon: Keeper Marg, Elementalization, Lava Field: Skill behavior improved.
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PvE
Magma Bomb: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Bolide of Destruction, Black Spirit: Bolide of Destruction: Smoother combos and controls.
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PvP
Hellfire, Water Sphere, Cataclysm, Bolide of Destruction,
Flow: Arne's Guidance: PvP damage reduced.
April 6, 2023
1 change
-
PvE
General class improvements.All classes
February 28, 2023
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.
February 8, 2023
9 changes
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All
Speed Spell: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
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All
Lava Field: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Barrage of Water: Cooldown 17 → 14 sec.
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All
Hellfire: Damage adjusted.
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All
Black Spirit: Hellfire, Flow: Arne's Guidance: Fixed a skill issue. -
All
Chilling Wave: Corrected the skill description.
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All
Elementalization: Cooldown 15 → 7 sec.
-
PvP
Flame's Calling: Cooldown 15 → 9 sec.
-
PvP
Bolide of Destruction: PvP damage reduced.
November 23, 2022
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Black Spirit: Meteor Shower: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
October 26, 2022
1 change
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All
Rain of Fire: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
October 19, 2022
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Rain of Fire: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
October 12, 2022
3 changes
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All
Controlled Madness: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Flow: Arne's Guidance, Black Spirit: Cataclysm: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Cataclysm, Black Spirit: Cataclysm, Black Spirit: Hellfire: Corrected the skill description.
August 23, 2022
2 changes
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All
Elementalization: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
-
PvP
Cataclysm, Bolide of Destruction, Aqua Jail Explosion, Flow: Arne's Guidance: PvP damage reduced.
August 3, 2022
1 change
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All
Chilling Wave, Flow: Arne's Guidance: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
July 27, 2022
1 change
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All
Flame's Calling: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
June 15, 2022
2 changes
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All
Mana Arrows: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
PvP
Trembling Thunder: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
May 31, 2022
3 changes
-
All
Earthquake: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
-
All
Earthquake: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
-
PvE
Black Spirit: Prime: Lightning: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
May 18, 2022
1 change
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All
Lightning: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
April 13, 2022
2 changes
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All
Fireball, 
Fireball Explosion, Lightning, 
Residual Lightning, 
Lightning Chain, 
Lightning Storm, 
Freeze, 
Frigid Fog: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Earthquake,
Meteor Shower: Damage adjusted.Both specs
February 9, 2022
3 changes
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All
Black Spirit: Cataclysm, Flow: Magical Evasion: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
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All
Flow: Magical Evasion: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Lightning Storm: Damage adjusted.Both specs
January 26, 2022
3 changes
-
PvP
Cataclysm, Summon: Keeper Marg, Aqua Jail Explosion: Damage adjusted.Both specs
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All
Barrage of Water: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Cataclysm: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
January 19, 2022
4 changes
-
All
Black Spirit: Prime: Lightning: Damage adjusted.Both specs
-
PvP
Black Spirit: Bolide of Destruction: Damage adjusted.Both specs
-
All
Barrage of Water: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
-
All
Sage's Rage: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
January 12, 2022
3 changes
-
All
Hellfire, Aqua Jail Explosion: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
-
PvP
Flame's Calling: PvP damage reduced.Both specs
-
All
Flame's Calling: Smoother combos and controls.Both specs
January 5, 2022
4 changes
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All
Black Spirit: Meteor Shower: Damage adjusted.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Meteor Shower, Black Spirit: Prime: Meteor Shower: Focus: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Prime: Meteor Shower: Focus: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
-
PvP
Black Spirit: Aqua Jail Explosion: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
December 29, 2021
1 change
-
All
Flame's Calling: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
June 29, 2021
1 change
-
PvP
Black Spirit: Meteor Shower,
Blizzard, Ultimate: Blizzard: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
June 16, 2021
1 change
-
All
General class improvements.Both specs
May 26, 2021
5 changes
-
All
Absolute: Meteor Shower, Aqua Jail Explosion: Skill behavior improved. -
All
Flow: Arne's Guidance,
Flow: Arne's Stream: Damage adjusted. -
All
Flow: Magical Evasion: Smoother combos and controls.
-
PvP
Aqua Jail Explosion, Bolide of Destruction: Damage adjusted.
-
PvE
Bolide of Destruction: Damage adjusted.Both specs
April 28, 2021
1 change
-
All
Fixed a class issue.Both specs
March 17, 2021
1 change
-
All
Magma Bomb: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
February 25, 2021
2 changes
-
All
Fixed a class issue.Both specs
-
All
Black Spirit: Cataclysm, Flow: Magical Evasion: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
