Ability:Arcane Strike

Arcane Strike is a Melee Attack belonging to the Blademaster class in the Clouded Horizons series' Eighth Realm.

Arcane Strike
Skill Type:	Melee Attack
Damage Type:	Physical
Element(s):	-
Target:	One Target
Effect(s):	Enhances other Blademaster abilities used subsequently.
Duration:	-
Damage Modifier:	1.2x physical
Casting Time:	Instant
Cooldown Time:	8 seconds
Ability Cost:	10% Mana
Upkeep Cost:	-

Description

The user focuses energy into their weapon, causing it to shine with black energy, then strikes a single target. If the attack connects, a similarly-colored thin aura melds itself to the user's body, enhancing the next strike dealt if part of a chain.

Notes

This skill enhances the following techniques if either is used next:

• Bracing Cleave deals an additional 0.7...1.5x physical damage.
• Spirit Strike deals an additional 0.2...1.8x Mana damage.

These numbers increase with an increasing rank in the Blademaster attribute Synergy.

Acquisition

• Blademaster, Level 6