Force (NGS)
Force is a returning class in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
Class Weapon Overview
Rod
A long-shafted weapon augmented for Technique casting. The Rod allows Forces to freely move around while casting as well as block attacks with the Guard weapon action.
Class Mechanics
New Mechanic: Charged Techniques
Charging a technique will lead to different actions. For example,
- Charging Foie will result in Rafoie being casted instead, which deals direct damage. The uncharged version fires a small fireball (like PSO2's uncharged Foie) that damages whatever it hits and deals a small amount of additional splash damage.
- Charging Barta will result in Ilbarta being casted instead. After building up a marker with uncharged Barta (which now acts similarly to PSO2's Foie), use a charged Barta to detonate the marker, dealing additional damage. The marker has two stages.
Rod Bullet
Returning from PSO2, upon Normal attacking with a rod, a bullet is fired that restores PP when hitting an enemy.
New Mechanic: Rod Free Movement
While charging and casting techniques with a Rod as well as shooting Rod Bullets with Normal attacks, the Force is able to move freely at a reduced speed.
New Mechanic: Rod Guard
Similar to Hunter, Force will now have a guard via Weapon Action on Rods. Just Guarding is also possible, which also restores 30 PP when successfully performed.
New Mechanic: Step Counter
Like all other classes, Force will have step as evasion and a counter move, instead of mirage step.