Sonic Blow
| Job | Assassin |
|---|---|
| Type | Offensive |
| Target | Enemy |
| Element | Weapon |
| Max level | 10 |
| SP cost | 15 → 24 |
| Range | 1 cell |
| Cooldown | 2s |
| Requires | Katar Mastery Lv 4 |
Sonic Blow is an offensive skill of the Assassin class that unleashes a rapid flurry of strikes against a single enemy.
Overview
Sonic Blow is the Assassin's iconic burst attack. The user closes in and delivers eight slashes in quick succession, concentrating a large amount of damage on one target in a single moment. It is the payoff for a katar-focused build and the centerpiece of the class's single-target damage.
Mechanics
Sonic Blow strikes one adjacent enemy eight times. The total damage is divided evenly across the eight hits.
Damage formula: 400 + 40 × SkillLv (% of ATK), split across 8 hits
Each use also has a chance to Stun the target.
Stun chance: 10 + 2 × SkillLv (%)
The skill improves the user's accuracy against the target, adding a Hit Rate bonus of 5 × SkillLv.
If the user has learned Sonic Acceleration and has a katar equipped, the total damage of Sonic Blow is increased by a further 3 × SkillLv %. Sonic Blow can only land Critical Hits when Sonic Acceleration is at Level 5 or higher and a katar is equipped.
Leveling
| Level | Damage (% of ATK) | Stun Chance | SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 440% | 12% | 15 |
| 2 | 480% | 14% | 16 |
| 3 | 520% | 16% | 17 |
| 4 | 560% | 18% | 18 |
| 5 | 600% | 20% | 19 |
| 6 | 640% | 22% | 20 |
| 7 | 680% | 24% | 21 |
| 8 | 720% | 26% | 22 |
| 9 | 760% | 28% | 23 |
| 10 | 800% | 30% | 24 |
Notes
Sonic Blow scales up considerably with Sonic Acceleration, which adds bonus damage, enables Critical Hits at Level 5 or higher, and reduces the cooldown at its maximum level. All of these bonuses require a katar to be equipped.