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'''Dark Blast''' is a Skill that allows the player to unleash dark power and assume a Darker-like form, granting them exceeding combat prowess and insurmountable power.
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==Dark Blast==
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Dark Blast is a Skill that allows the player to unleash dark power and assume a Darker-like form, granting them exceeding combat prowess and insurmountable power.
  
==Story==
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=Unlocking Dark Blast=
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Each Dark Blast form can be unlocked in one of two ways:
  
In a moment of grave crisis, Schlegger has possessed Melphonsina with the power of Ephemera and struck down both Gettemhart and the player. When Schlegger moves in for the killing blow against the player, Gettemhart suddenly steps in and takes the hit, absorbing a critical wound from Melphonsina's Twin Daggers. Despite his grave injury, Gettemhart refuses to go down easily, and decides to use what is left of his power and transfer it to the player. Upon doing so, the player absorbs the record of Gettemhart from the Oracle universe, who recounts his past with the player before bestowing to them the power of Dark Falz [Elder]. Using their newfound strength, the player unleashes a power that transforms them into a Darker-like humanoid being, and proceeds to engage Schlegger in combat with the support of Gettemhart and Melphonsina. Schlegger, despite his overwhelming strength in his Omega Hunar form, is quickly defeated by the player's Dark Blast, and dissipates from Melphonsina's body.
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-Elder
  
==Unlocking Dark Blast==
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* Defeat any Omega Hunar (Lv. 70+)
The Dark Blast technique can be unlocked in one of two ways:
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* Clear ''EPISODE 5'' Chapter 2 Part 3 "The Rebellion to Elder"
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-Loser
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*Clear the Emergency Quest "Incarnation of Knowledge" on Super Hard difficulty or higher
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*Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 3 "Researching Another World"
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-Apprentice
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*Defeat any Omega Appregina (Lv. 70+) or Omega Falz Apprentice (Lv.70+)
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*Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 4 "Ruler of the Kingdom of Epic"
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-Double
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*Defeat any Omega Dourumble (Lv. 70+)
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*Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 5 "Flo's Request"
  
* Clear the Emergency Quest [[Endless Belligerence]] on Super Hard difficulty or higher
 
* Clear ''EPISODE 5'' Chapter 2 Part 3 "The Rebellion to Elder"
 
  
Once Dark Blast is unlocked once, it is unlocked by all characters on the given account.
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Once Dark Blast is unlocked, it becomes available to all characters on the given account. Dark Blast Exp is shared between characters of the same account, but acquired skills will be specific to the character.
  
==Usage==
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=Usage=
 
Once unlocked, Dark Blast can be installed to the subpalette.
 
Once unlocked, Dark Blast can be installed to the subpalette.
  
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===Dark Blast Gauge===
 
===Dark Blast Gauge===
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To activate Dark Blast, the player must charge the Dark Blast Gauge by inflicting damage and defeating enemies, in similar vein to a Photon Blast or Compound Technique. This Gauge has properties different that of either.
 
To activate Dark Blast, the player must charge the Dark Blast Gauge by inflicting damage and defeating enemies, in similar vein to a Photon Blast or Compound Technique. This Gauge has properties different that of either.
 
* Dark Blast Gauge can only charge a maximum of 5% every 2.5s.
 
* Dark Blast Gauge can only charge a maximum of 5% every 2.5s.
 
* Damage required to hit 5% varies by difficulty. For example, Normal difficulty requires 3000 damage to charge 5% of the gauge, while Super Hard difficulty requires roughly 95,000 damage.
 
* Damage required to hit 5% varies by difficulty. For example, Normal difficulty requires 3000 damage to charge 5% of the gauge, while Super Hard difficulty requires roughly 95,000 damage.
Dark Blast is charged once the icon lights up, and can be activated by selecting the icon from the subpalette, then pressing Confirm when the Dark Blast image appears. This will cause the player to invoke a transformation sequence preceded by a set Lobby Action, which will transform the player into the Dark Blast form.
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* Damage inflicted against bosses fills the Dark Blast Gauge slower (1/6th speed for mini-bosses, 1/12th speed for large bosses).
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* Dark Blast Gauge fill rate is dependent on the elapsed time in a Quest.
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** Quest Start ~ 2:30 = 1/8x Gauge Fill
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** 8:00+ = 3x Gauge Fill
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** 10:00+ = 9x Gauge Fill
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** 12:00+ = 27x Gauge Fill
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Dark Blast is charged once the icon lights up, and can be activated by selecting the icon from the subpalette, hovering the cursor over the icon of the desired Form, then pressing Confirm when the Dark Blast image appears. This will cause the player to invoke a transformation sequence preceded by a set Lobby Action, which will transform the player into the Dark Blast form.
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The default selected Dark Blast form will be memorized from the last time Dark Blast was activated.
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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* Immunity to field gimmicks, such as tornadoes.
 
* Immunity to field gimmicks, such as tornadoes.
 
* While Dark Blasting, the player's voice is replaced with a voice unique to Dark Blast. This voice can be disabled in Options.
 
* While Dark Blasting, the player's voice is replaced with a voice unique to Dark Blast. This voice can be disabled in Options.
* Unable to interact with certain field objects, such as turrets.
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* Unable to interact with certain field objects, such as turrets. You are, however, capable of utilizing Catapult Panels.
 
* '''Dark Blast will be deactivated if the player changes Areas.'''
 
* '''Dark Blast will be deactivated if the player changes Areas.'''
  
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Depending on the field, Dark Blast EXP is typically set to convert at a rate of 10% of the normal EXP earned (all decimal points are rounded down). However, certain enemies in certain fields can dispense a greater ratio of EXP, up to 30% of their EXP payout, as Dark Blast EXP.
 
Depending on the field, Dark Blast EXP is typically set to convert at a rate of 10% of the normal EXP earned (all decimal points are rounded down). However, certain enemies in certain fields can dispense a greater ratio of EXP, up to 30% of their EXP payout, as Dark Blast EXP.
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This refers to Darker enemies whose strain matches the Dark Blast form. For example, Marine Darkers such as  Dagacha and Zeshrayda will grant more Dark Blast EXP to Elder Form while Avian Darkers like Luda Sorcerer and Blu Ringahda will grant more Dark Blast EXP to Loser Form.
  
 
Dark Blast EXP is earned on an '''account-wide basis''', allowing all characters on the same account to receive Dark Blast EXP simultaneously. However, Dark Blast EXP can be distributed on a per-character basis, allowing you to freely determine Dark Blast growth for each individual character on the same account.
 
Dark Blast EXP is earned on an '''account-wide basis''', allowing all characters on the same account to receive Dark Blast EXP simultaneously. However, Dark Blast EXP can be distributed on a per-character basis, allowing you to freely determine Dark Blast growth for each individual character on the same account.
  
==Stats==
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==Elder Form==
 
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{{Main|Elder Form}}
==Photon Arts/Skills==
 
 
 
==Skill Explanation==
 
 
 
===Add Basic Attack Combo 1===
 
Adds a 4th move to your Basic Attack Combo. An uppercut that launches you upward.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-Defeat a total of 30 enemies while using Dark Blast
 
 
 
===Add Basic Attack Combo 2===
 
Adds a 5th move to your Basic Attack Combo. A vicious dunk downward that destroys whatever's on the point of impact.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-Perform the 4th move of a Basic Attack Combo a total of 10 times.
 
 
 
-Defeat a total 130 enemies during Dark Blast.
 
 
 
===Physical Dash===
 
Activated skill that makes you run as thought you used a Speed Panel. You can turn and jump without interrupting the Dash. Attacking during the Dash will launch a strong lunging punch forward, prematurely ending the Dash.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-Activate Dark Blast transformation.
 
 
 
===Punishment Short Charge===
 
Reduces the charge time of the Dark Blast PA "Punishment Knuckle".
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-Defeat a total of 10 enemies by using a fully charged "Punishment Knuckle" PA
 
 
 
===Ultimate Impact===
 
An activated skill that briefly channels dark power and then releases it in a devastating blast that obliterates anything in a large cone in front of you. This skill can only be activated once per Dark Blast transformation.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-Use the activated skill "Darkness Wall" once
 
 
 
-Use the activated skill "Physical Dash" a total of 10 times
 
 
 
-Defeat a total of 500 enemies during Dark Blast
 
 
 
===Darkness Wall===
 
An activated skill that erects a temporary ethereal barrier that blocks enemy attacks and attracts enemies to itself. The barrier cannot be damaged and is only duration-based.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Bloody Heal===
 
An activated skill that restores your HP and the HP of all allies within range. This skill has no animation and can be activated at any moment, even during combos.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===HP Up===
 
Raises the maximum HP of your Dark Blast transformation
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===PP Up===
 
Raises the maximum PP of your Dark Blast transformation.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===All ATK Up===
 
Raises the Strike-Attack, Ranged-Attack and Tech-Attack of your Dark Blast transformation.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===All DEF Up===
 
Raises the Strike-Defense, Ranged-Defense and Tech-Defense of your Dark Blast transformation.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===D Attack Advance===
 
Increases the base damage of your Basic Attacks during Dark Blast.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Tyrant Strike Up===
 
Increases the base damage of the Dark Blast PA "Tyrant Strike".
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Infinity Rush Up===
 
Increases the base damage of the Dark Blast PA "Infinity Rush".
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Punishment Knuckle Up===
 
Increases the base damage of the Dark Blast PA "Punishment Knuckle"
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===PP Save===
 
Reduces the PP consumption of all your Dark Blast PA's.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Escalation Power===
 
After activating Dark Blast transformation, gradually increases your damage dealt by all sources over time up to a cap. Also reduces your damage taken by all sources in the same way.
 
 
 
Requirements:
 
 
 
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
 
 
 
===Violence Step===
 
Deals contact damage to enemies while using Step during Dark Blast and adds a Just Attack Window to your step.
 
  
Requirements:
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==Loser Form==
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{{Main|Loser Form}}
  
-(No other requirements besides spending Dark Blast EXP)
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==Apprentice Form==
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{{Main|Apprentice Form}}
  
Note: Using Step during Dark Blast consumes PP.
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==Double Form==
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{{Main|Double Form}}
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 7 June 2021

Dark Blast

Dark Blast is a Skill that allows the player to unleash dark power and assume a Darker-like form, granting them exceeding combat prowess and insurmountable power.

Unlocking Dark Blast

Each Dark Blast form can be unlocked in one of two ways:

-Elder

  • Defeat any Omega Hunar (Lv. 70+)
  • Clear EPISODE 5 Chapter 2 Part 3 "The Rebellion to Elder"

-Loser

  • Clear the Emergency Quest "Incarnation of Knowledge" on Super Hard difficulty or higher
  • Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 3 "Researching Another World"

-Apprentice

  • Defeat any Omega Appregina (Lv. 70+) or Omega Falz Apprentice (Lv.70+)
  • Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 4 "Ruler of the Kingdom of Epic"

-Double

  • Defeat any Omega Dourumble (Lv. 70+)
  • Clear "EPISODE 5" Chapter 5 "Flo's Request"


Once Dark Blast is unlocked, it becomes available to all characters on the given account. Dark Blast Exp is shared between characters of the same account, but acquired skills will be specific to the character.

Usage

Once unlocked, Dark Blast can be installed to the subpalette.

Dark Blast has a default duration of 60 seconds and can only be used once per Quest. If your HP drops to 0 while in Dark Blast, you will be forced out of the transformation prematurely.

Dark Blast Gauge

To activate Dark Blast, the player must charge the Dark Blast Gauge by inflicting damage and defeating enemies, in similar vein to a Photon Blast or Compound Technique. This Gauge has properties different that of either.

  • Dark Blast Gauge can only charge a maximum of 5% every 2.5s.
  • Damage required to hit 5% varies by difficulty. For example, Normal difficulty requires 3000 damage to charge 5% of the gauge, while Super Hard difficulty requires roughly 95,000 damage.
  • Damage inflicted against bosses fills the Dark Blast Gauge slower (1/6th speed for mini-bosses, 1/12th speed for large bosses).
  • Dark Blast Gauge fill rate is dependent on the elapsed time in a Quest.
    • Quest Start ~ 2:30 = 1/8x Gauge Fill
    • 8:00+ = 3x Gauge Fill
    • 10:00+ = 9x Gauge Fill
    • 12:00+ = 27x Gauge Fill

Dark Blast is charged once the icon lights up, and can be activated by selecting the icon from the subpalette, hovering the cursor over the icon of the desired Form, then pressing Confirm when the Dark Blast image appears. This will cause the player to invoke a transformation sequence preceded by a set Lobby Action, which will transform the player into the Dark Blast form. The default selected Dark Blast form will be memorized from the last time Dark Blast was activated.

Properties

  • Immunity to all forms of knockback and status effects. However, Guar Zigmorde's instant death attack will still trigger normally and kill you if you are affected by it prior to transformation.
  • Immunity to field gimmicks, such as tornadoes.
  • While Dark Blasting, the player's voice is replaced with a voice unique to Dark Blast. This voice can be disabled in Options.
  • Unable to interact with certain field objects, such as turrets. You are, however, capable of utilizing Catapult Panels.
  • Dark Blast will be deactivated if the player changes Areas.

Dark Blast EXP

Once Dark Blast is learned, a portion of all EXP accumulated will be added to Dark Blast as "Dark Blast EXP". You can earn Dark Blast EXP even if you do not transform in a Quest. Dark Blast EXP is tallied at the end of a Quest; leaving prematurely will not add Dark Blast EXP to your total. Once earned, Dark Blast EXP can be spent to level up Dark Blast Skills.

Depending on the field, Dark Blast EXP is typically set to convert at a rate of 10% of the normal EXP earned (all decimal points are rounded down). However, certain enemies in certain fields can dispense a greater ratio of EXP, up to 30% of their EXP payout, as Dark Blast EXP. This refers to Darker enemies whose strain matches the Dark Blast form. For example, Marine Darkers such as Dagacha and Zeshrayda will grant more Dark Blast EXP to Elder Form while Avian Darkers like Luda Sorcerer and Blu Ringahda will grant more Dark Blast EXP to Loser Form.

Dark Blast EXP is earned on an account-wide basis, allowing all characters on the same account to receive Dark Blast EXP simultaneously. However, Dark Blast EXP can be distributed on a per-character basis, allowing you to freely determine Dark Blast growth for each individual character on the same account.

Elder Form

Main article: Elder Form

Loser Form

Main article: Loser Form

Apprentice Form

Main article: Apprentice Form

Double Form

Main article: Double Form