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Skill Board

The Skill Board in Phantasy Star Nova replaces the class tree in PSO2. Unlike the class tree however, you're restricted by a 4x4 grid. You will acquire new skills as you level up each class. If you place certain skills together, you can unlock "combo effects" for extra power.

Hunter Skills

Name	Level Required	Effect
S-ATK Up I	18	Increases S-ATK by 25.
S-ATK Up II	28	Increases S-ATK by 50.
S-ATK Up III	52	Increases S-ATK by 100.
S-ATK Up IV	107	Increases S-ATK by 150.
S-ATK Up V	190	Increases S-ATK by 500.
S-DEF Up I	24	Increases S-DEF by 25.
S-DEF Up II	40	Increases S-DEF by 50.
S-DEF Up III	56	Increases S-DEF by 100.
S-DEF Up IV	113	Increases S-DEF by 150.
S-DEF Up V	185	Increases S-DEF by 500.
HP Up I	20	Increases HP by 100.
HP Up II	44	Increases HP by 200.
HP Up III	60	Increases HP by 300.
HP Up IV	120	Increases HP by 400.
HP Up V	195	Increases HP by 500.
Element Weak Strike	101	Increases the weak attribute's damage dealt with Striking attacks by 60%.
War Cry	36	Active ability. Attracts the attention of enemies. Lasts 30 seconds, 60 second cooldown.
Just Guard	8	Nullifies damage when Guarding just before the attack hits.
Fury Stance	48	Active ability. Increases Striking damage by 20%, Ranged by 10% and damage taken by 5%. Lasts 900 seconds, 60 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Guard Stance	32	Active ability. Raises Striking Defense by 200 and reduces all damage by 20%. Lasts 900 seconds, 60 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Armor Stance	140	Active ability. For a period of time, prevent knockback damage. Lasts 360 seconds, 420 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Brave Stance	64	Active ability. Increases damage by 25% when attacking enemies from the front. Lasts 900 seconds, 60 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Wise Stance	68	Active ability. Increases damage by 35% when attacking enemies from the rear. Lasts 900 seconds, 60 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Iron Will	76	When HP is 10% or lower, 30% chance to survive with 1 HP when receiving damage that would incapacitate you.
Steel Will	180	When HP is 10% or lower, 50% chance to survive with 1 HP when receiving damage that would incapacitate you.
Flash Guard	133	30% chance to nullify Striking and Ranged damage.
Just Attack Bonus	150	Gain a 20% damage bonus upon performing a Just Attack.
Automate Halfline	175	When HP is 50% or below, automatically use a mate item on yourself.
Step	72	Step quickly in short distances. However, it can not be set at the same time with Mirage Escape and Dive Roll.
Step Attack	12	Makes it possible to attack during Step.
Guard	80	Defend against attacks from enemies.
Weapon Equip: Sword	84	Allows the use of Swords.
Weapon Equip: Partizan	88	Allows the use of Partizans.
Weapon Equip: Double Saber	92	Allows the use of Double Sabers.
Weapon Equip: Knuckles	96	Allows the use of Knuckles.
Sway	100	Lets you perform the Sway motion with Knuckles.
S-ATK Convert	127	Active ability. 75% of your R-ATK and T-ATK is converted into S-ATK. Lasts 360 seconds, 420 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Sword Mastery	170	Decreases the damage spread of Swords, making their damage more consistent.
Partizan Mastery	160	Decreases the damage spread of Partizans, making their damage more consistent.
Double Saber Mastery	155	Decreases the damage spread of Double Sabers, making their damage more consistent.
Knuckle Mastery	165	Decreases the damage spread of Knuckles, making their damage more consistent.
BURST Mastery	151	Increases the probability of cross-Bursts. In addition, gain a 60% damage bonus.
Striking Burst	200	Increases S-ATK by 40% and Gigantes Blast gauge gain for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Shooting Burst or Tech Burst.

Ranger Skills

Name	Level Required	Effect
R-ATK Up I	16	Increases R-ATK by 25.
R-ATK Up II	40	Increases R-ATK by 50.
R-ATK Up III	64	Increases R-ATK by 100.
R-ATK Up IV	107	Increases R-ATK by 150.
R-ATK Up V	190	Increases R-ATK by 500.
DEX Up I	24	Increases DEX by 10.
DEX Up II	48	Increases DEX by 20.
DEX Up III	72	Increases DEX by 30.
DEX Up IV	120	Increases DEX by 40.
DEX Up V	180	Increases DEX by 80.
R-DEF Up I	20	Increases R-DEF by 25.
R-DEF Up II	44	Increases R-DEF by 50.
R-DEF Up III	68	Increases R-DEF by 100.
R-DEF Up IV	113	Increases R-DEF by 150.
R-DEF Up V	185	Increases R-DEF by 500.
Element Weak Shoot	101	Increases the weak attribute's damage dealt with Striking attacks by 30%.
Weak Hit Advance	32	Increases the damage dealt when shooting at the enemy's weak points by 50%.
Standing Snipe	8	Boosts damage when firing while standing still by 20%.
GP Save Magazine	60	Active ability. Reduces GP consumption for Ranged Gran Arts by 20% for a limited time. Lasts 30 seconds, 60 second cooldown. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Save Magazine II	175	Active ability. GP consumption for Ranged Gran Arts is 0 for a limited time. Lasts 15 seconds, 180 second cooldown. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Riot Shift	140	Active ability. GP recovery amount increases when hitting enemies, but natural GP recovery rate is set to 0. Lasts 420 seconds, 450 second cooldown. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Sniper Shift	150	Active ability. Natural GP recovery rate is increased, but GP recovery amount when hitting enemies is set to 0. Lasts 360 seconds, 450 second cooldown. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Pinhead Snipe	28	Increases shooting damage when continuously attacking the same part of the enemy by 20%.
R-ATK Convert	127	Active ability. Converts 75% of your S-ATK and T-ATK into R-ATK. Lasts 360 seconds, 420 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Stealth Shift	133	Active ability. Converts 75% of your S-ATK and T-ATK into R-ATK. Lasts 420 seconds, 180 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Power Magazine	56	Active ability. Temporarily boosts R-ATK by 250. Lasts 30 seconds, 30 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Power Magazine II	195	Active ability. Temporarily boosts your R-ATK by 4000. Lasts 60 seconds, 450 second cooldown. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Dive Roll	88	Allows Dive Rolls to be used. However, it can not be set at the same time with Mirage Escape and Step.
Attack GP Restorate	84	Increases the amount of GP restored by 10% when using normal attacks.
Zero Range Advance	12	Boosts damage by 50% when shots hit at close range.
Aerial Advance	36	Increases damage by 20% when attacks hit enemies in the air.
Aerial Advance II	170	Increases damage by 100% when attacks hit enemies in the air. Normal Attacks GP recovery rate boosted by 100%.
Weapon Equip: Assault Rifle	96	Allows the use of Assault Rifles.
Weapon Equip: Twin Machinegun	100	Allows the use of Twin Machineguns.
Stylish Roll	92	Allows Stylish Rolls to be used with Twin Machineguns only.
Roll Up	52	Boosts damage against the enemy following a Stylish or Dive Roll by 10%.
Roll JA Bonus	80	Boosts power by 15% to Just Attacks following a Stylish or Dive Roll.
Killing Bonus	76	Recovers GP when enemies die within a certain range.
Assault Rifle Mastery	165	Decreases the damage spread of Assault Rifles, making their damage more consistent.
Twin Machinegun Mastery	160	Decreases the damage spread of Twin Machineguns, making their damage more consistent.
Automate Deadline	155	When HP is 35% or below, automatically use a mate item on yourself.
BURST Mastery	151	Increases the probability of cross-Bursts. In addition, gain a 60% damage bonus.
Shooting Burst	200	Increases R-ATK by 40% and GP recovery rate for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Tech Burst.

Force Skills

Name	Level Required	Effect
T-ATK Up I	8	Increases T-ATK by 25.
T-ATK Up II	40	Increases T-ATK by 50.
T-ATK Up III	80	Increases T-ATK by 100.
T-ATK Up IV	130	Increases T-ATK by 150.
T-ATK Up V	185	Increases T-ATK by 500.
Elemental Weak Hit	12	Increases damage dealt by 50% towards elemental weaknesses.
Charge GP Revival	52	Recovers GP while charging Techs.
Tech Advance	44	Boosts Technic damage by 20%.
Flame Mastery	16	Increases the power of Fire techs by 10%.
Ice Mastery	20	Increases the power of Ice techs by 10%.
Thunder Mastery	24	Increases the power of Lightning techs by 10%.
Dark Mastery	28	Increases the power of Dark techs by 10%.
Light Mastery	32	Increases the power of Light techs by 10%.
Wind Mastery	36	Increases the power of Wind techs by 10%.
Fire Resist Down	56	Attacks lower the enemy's Fire resistance.
Ice Resist Down	60	Attacks lower the enemy's Ice resistance.
Lighting Resist Down	64	Attacks lower the enemy's Lightning resistance.
Wind Resist Down	68	Attacks lower the enemy's Wind resistance.
Light Resist Down	72	Attacks lower the enemy's Light resistance.
Dark Resist Down	76	Attacks lower the enemy's Dark resistance.
Mirage Escape	88	Allows Mirage Escape to be used. However, it can not be set at the same time with Dodge Roll and Step.
Weapon Equip: Rod	96	Allows the use of Rods.
Weapon Equip: Talis	92	Allows the use of Talises.
Weapon Equip: Wand	100	Allows the use of Wands.
Support Advance	155	Boosts the effect of Shifta and Deband as well as increasing attack and defense.
HP Convert	159	Active ability. For a limited time, S-ATK and R-ATK are set to 0, but HP is increased by 3000. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Technic Usage	84	Active ability. Grants Tech usage. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
T-ATK Convert	140	Active ability. Converts 75% of your S-ATK and R-ATK into T-ATK. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Stun Advance	48	Boosts the effect of Stun.
Gran Flare	150	Active ability. Increase T-ATK by 100% while lowering 10% of your HP for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Flame Weapon	101	Active ability. Adds Fire attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Ice Weapon	105	Active ability. Adds Ice attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Thunder Weapon	109	Active ability. Adds Lightning attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Dark Weapon	116	Active ability. Adds Dark attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Light Weapon	120	Active ability. Adds Light attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Wind Weapon	113	Active ability. Adds Wind attribute to weapon and increases damage by 30% for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Rod Mastery	167	Decreases the damage spread of Rods, making their damage more consistent.
Talis Mastery	171	Decreases the damage spread of Talis, making their damage more consistent.
Wand Mastery	163	Decreases the damage spread of Wands, making their damage more consistent.
GP Save Tech	178	Active ability. GP consumption when using Techniques is set to 0 for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
Invincible Field	192	Active ability. Both damage dealt and damage received is set to 0 for a limited time. Only 2 stances can be active at one time.
BURST Mastery	151	Increases the probability of cross-Bursts. In addition, gain a 60% damage bonus.
Tech Burst	200	Increases T-ATK by 40% and absorb HP when hitting enemies for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Shooting Burst.

Buster Skills

Name	Level Required	Effect
T-DEF Up I	16	Increases T-DEF by 25.
T-DEF Up II	60	Increases T-DEF by 50.
T-DEF Up III	92	Increases T-DEF by 100.
T-DEF Up IV	114	Increases T-DEF by 150.
T-DEF Up V	185	Increases T-DEF by 500.
GP Up I	10	Increases your Max GP by 3.
GP Up II	56	Increases your Max GP by 6.
GP Up III	88	Increases your Max GP by 10.
GP Up IV	107	Increases your Max GP by 15.
GP Up V	190	Increases your Max GP by 30.
GP Convert	180	Active ability. For a limited time, GP Recovery is boosted by 100% and Max HP reduced by 50%. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Slayer	72	Raises S-ATK and R-ATK by 20% when GP is at 50% or lower.
Territory Burst	165	Active ability. Increases the area of effect of support techs. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Restorate	170	Increases GP recovery speed by 20%.
GP Burst	64	Increases GP Consumption by 20% for a 50% boost in GA damage.
Chase Advance	68	Deals 20% bonus damage to enemies under a status effect.
Tech L Charge	76	Tech Damage boosted by 50% while doubling Tech charge time.
Tech S Charge	80	Reduces charged casting times while lowering Tech damage by 20%.
Just Reversal	20	Press the Jump button to quickly get back up when knocked down.
Gigantes Blaster	24	Speeds up the Gigantes Blast Gauge.
Pile Mastery	100	Increases the power of Piles.
Halo Mastery	96	Increases the power of Halos.
Anti-Bind	36	Decreases Bind susceptibility.
Anti-Infection	40	Decreases Infection susceptibility.
Anti-Blind	44	Decreases Blind susceptibility.
Anti-Gran Poisoning	48	Decreases Gran Poison susceptibility.
Weapon Equip: Piles	2	Allows the use of Piles.
Halfline Slayer	150	When HP is 50% or lower, S-ATK, R-ATK and T-ATK are increased by 1000.
Deadline Slayer	200	When HP is 25% or lower, S-ATK, R-ATK and T-ATK are increased by 5000.
Average Stance	52	Active ability. Increases all damage by 15%. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Restore Space	155	Create a field around yourself that recovers GP.
Quick Weapon Switch Above	28	Quickly switches to the weapon palette slot above the currently equipped weapon.
Quick Weapon Switch Below	32	Quickly switches to the weapon palette slot below the currently equipped weapon.
High Speed Charge	160	Active ability. Charge time for Techniques is significantly decreased for a limited time.
Infection Strike	120	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Infection on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Binding Strike	127	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Bind on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Blinding Strike	134	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Blind on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Gran Strike	141	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Gran Poisoning on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Chain Drive	175	Active ability. Reduces attack power and increases burst sustainability for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Tech Arts JA Bonus	101	Damage increases by 80% when Just Attacking with another GA or Technique.
BURST Mastery	151	Increases the probability of cross-Bursts. In addition, gain a 60% damage bonus.
Striking Burst	199	Increases S-ATK by 40% and Gigantes Blast gauge gain for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Shooting Burst or Tech Burst.
Shooting Burst	197	Increases R-ATK by 40% and GP recovery rate for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Tech Burst.
Tech Burst	195	Increases T-ATK by 40% and absorb HP when hitting enemies for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Shooting Burst.