Frost Joker
| Job | Bard |
|---|---|
| Type | Active (area) |
| Target | Enemies in view |
| Max level | 5 |
| SP cost | 12 → 20 |
| Cooldown | 4 s (after-cast delay) |
| Duration | 12 s (Frozen) |
Frost Joker is an area Bard shout that may leave enemies Frozen.
Overview
The Bard tells a chilling joke that echoes across the whole screen. A short moment later it may Freeze enemies caught in earshot. The joke affects enemies only and never touches allies. Foes standing near the Bard are more likely to be Frozen than those farther away.
Mechanics
After a brief pause, every enemy within the Bard's field of view is checked. The freeze chance depends on how close the target is:
- Within 9 cells: chance = (20 + 6 × SkillLv)%
- Beyond 9 cells: chance = (10 + 3 × SkillLv)%
- Frozen duration: 12 seconds
The field of view reaches about 14 cells in each direction, so the shout can catch enemies well across the screen, while the inner 9-cell band gives the stronger chance.
Leveling
| Level | Chance (≤9 cells) | Chance (>9 cells) | SP cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26% | 13% | 12 |
| 2 | 32% | 16% | 14 |
| 3 | 38% | 19% | 16 |
| 4 | 44% | 22% | 18 |
| 5 | 50% | 25% | 20 |
Notes
- Affects enemies only; it cannot Freeze party members.
- Pairs with Pang Voice, which deals extra damage to Frozen targets.