Dark Strike
| Job | Wizard |
|---|---|
| Type | Offensive (Magic) |
| Target | Single enemy |
| Element | Shadow |
| Max level | 5 |
| SP cost | 25 → 45 (+5 per level) |
| Range | 9 cells |
| Cast time | 0.5 s |
| After-cast delay | 1.4 s |
Dark Strike hurls a volley of shadow projectiles at a single enemy, and can leave the target Cursed.
Overview
Dark Strike is the Wizard's Shadow-element single-target spell. It has a very short cast time, which makes it a dependable option against targets that resist the Wizard's elemental spells. The number of projectiles rises with skill level, and each strike carries a chance to inflict Curse.
Mechanics
The spell fires one projectile per skill level at the target. Its cast time and projectile damage do not change with level, so the gain from levelling comes from the extra hits and the higher Curse chance.
Damage formula (per hit): Damage = 125 % of MATK.
Number of hits = SkillLv.
Curse chance = 10 + 4 × SkillLv (%). Curse lasts 30 seconds. The Curse only triggers when the caster is a player.
Leveling
| Level | Hits | Damage per hit (% MATK) | Curse chance | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 125 | 14% | 25 |
| 2 | 2 | 125 | 18% | 30 |
| 3 | 3 | 125 | 22% | 35 |
| 4 | 4 | 125 | 26% | 40 |
| 5 | 5 | 125 | 30% | 45 |
Notes
- Shadow element makes this a useful answer to enemies that shrug off Fire, Water and Wind spells.
- This skill can be copied by classes with Plagiarism or Reproduce.