Likewise an archer might find defense or magic useful. As a result it is not uncommon for a mage to take a melee or ranged skill set. Players commonly focus on one or two skill sets while only putting a few skills points in the third. It is difficult for a character to be good in all 3 skill sets. Create good combos with other abilities.Ĭharacters are limited by skill points. Witchcraft - Magical skill with good CCs (crowd control), useful DPS, and effects.Vitalism - Magical skill focused on healing & the removal of debuffs.Focusing mostly on fire and electrical damage. Sorcery - Magical skill focused on RDPS and AOE attacks.Minor mass healing, buffing, and good combo effects. Songcraft - Universally useful skills.

Shadowplay - A combination melee & ranged DPS with stealth.Occultism works well to generate combos with other abilities. Occultism - Magical skill focused on debuffing your target.Defense - Ideal for tanks/DPS with endurance buffs, aggro generation, debuff removers, and a few useful shield / magical attacks.Battlerage works best with abilities that help you engage the enemy fast. Battlerage - MDPS (melee damage per second).Auramancy - Mostly for character buffs, debuff removers, and abilities that work well with other skill sets.Mostly direct RDPS with 2 good RAOE (ranged area of effect) Archery - Ranged DPS skills with a bow.These skills can be exchanged at any time, for a small fee, at a Nui priestess or skill manager. Skills: Note - Auramancy, Defense, Songcraft, and Witchcraft are only available after character generation. Builds, or Roles, are a combination or your 3 selected Skill Sets and the Abilities you have selected from within.

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