Talent trees

Talent trees (abbreviated as TT) provide a way to customize a character's build in a similar way that classes do in other games. Each character has 2-3 trees unique to it (the Fatebinder has 6). Players can pick and mix talents from different trees. Talent unlocks include permanent skill boosts, passive effects, stances and abilities.

In order to progress to the lower rows of the tree players need to invest a certain amount of points in that tree (indicated by the number left to the row). Certain talents may have additional requirements such as a character's level or a preceding talent.

Click on a link to view a specific TT (alternatively, click on a portrait for section start).

Fatebinder	Barik	Eb	Kills-in-Shadow	Lantry	Sirin	Verse
Agility Defense Leadership Magic Power Range	Punisher Sentinel	Gravelight Tidal	Ravager Titan	Preservation Quill Sage	Peace War Songs	Duelist Skirmisher

Fatebinder talents

Agility tree

The Agility tree.

Fatebinder's Agility tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Feint	0		Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Add a feint to your Thrust ability, Blinding your opponent as you strike them with your attack.
	Flurry of Blows	0		Gain the ability "Flurry of Blows"	Unleash a double attack on your target
	Lightfoot	0		AAA	Move faster in combat.
	Arrow Shield	1		AAA	When superior, replace Dodge with Parry while defending against ranged attacks.
	Slice	1		Gain the ability "Slice"	A carefully placed attack that attempts to open a major artery, leaving the target Bleeding.
	Sneak Attack	1		AAA	Adds bonus Accuracy and damage to attacks made from stealth.
	Dual Wield Mastery I	2		AAA	Increases weapon damage while wielding a weapon in each hand and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Duelist I	2		AAA	While wielding a melee weapon, sometimes riposte missed melee attacks. Also gain bonus Accuracy when a weapon with nothing in your offhand.
	Leg Sweep	2		Gain the ability "Leg Sweep"	Perform a leg sweep against nearby enemies. If successful targets are knocked Prone.
	Unfettered	2		Gain the ability "Unfettered"	Gain a burst of movement speed for a short duration. During this time you cannot be engaged by enemies.
	Unseen Advantage	2		AAA	Apply poison with weapon attacks made from stealth.
	Disarm	4		Gain the ability "Disarm"	Disarm your target, leaving them unable to re-equip their weapons for a short duration.
	Dual Wield Mastery II	4	Dual Wield Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increases weapon damage while wielding a weapon in each hand allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Duelist II	4	Duelist I	AAA	While wielding a melee weapon, often riposte missed melee attacks. Also gain bonus Accuracy when wielding a weapon with nothing in your off hand.
	Hundred Fists	4	Flurry of Blows	AAA	Unleash a triple attack on your target.
	Unencumbered	4		AAA	While wearing only light armor, gain a bonus to Dodge and Parry. This effect is lost if any heavy armor is worn.
	Blade Dancing	6		AAA	Gain bonus Parry for each enemy that engages you. Also gain abonus to Hit and Graze Deflection.
	Charge	6		Gain the ability "Charge"	Charge towards an enemy instantly and perform a powerful attack. All enemies in your path also take damage.
	Dual Wield Mastery III	6	Dual Wield Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increases weapon damage while wielding a weapon in each hand and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Duelist III	6	Duelist II	AAA	While wielding a melee weapon, always riposte missed attacks. Also gain bonus Accuracy when wielding a weapon with nothing in your offhand.
	Leaping Kick	6		Gain the ability "Leaping Kick"	Leap into the air and deliver a powerful kick to your target's head, dealing heavy damage and interrupting them.
	Whirlwind Strike	9		Gain the ability "Whirlwind Strike"	Perform a powerful whirling attack against all nearby enemies.

Defense tree

The Defense tree.

Fatebinder's Defense tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Shield Mastery I	0		AAA	Increase the defensive benefits from shields.
	Shield Slam	0		Gain the ability "Shield Slam"	Slam your shield against a target, Dazing them for a moderate duration.
	Staggering Force	0		Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Causes Thrust to Interrupt the target, delaying their next attack.
	Blade Wall I	1		AAA	Allows an additional enemy to be engaged at one time and grants a bonus to damage dealt to targets that are stunned or Prone.
	Stance: Challenger	1		Gain the stance "Challenger"	Taunt nearby enemies every few seconds while this stance is active.
	Stance: Guard	1		Gain the stance "Guard"	Enter a defensive stance, gaining a bonus to Armor.
	Heavy Guard I	2		AAA	While wearing only heavy armor, gain an additional bonus to Armor.
	Iron Light as Air	2		Gain the ability "Iron Light as Air"	Temporarily remove all recovery penalties from equipped armor and shields. The lifted weight allows you to swing twice when attacking for a short time.
	One-Handed Mastery I	2		AAA	Increase weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Pinning Strike	2		AAA	Enemies that are struck from stealth are rooted in place.
	Shield Bash	2	Shield Slam	AAA	An empowered version of Shield Slam with an added Stun effect and increased Crush damage.
	Blade Wall II	4	Blade Wall I	AAA	Allows two additional enemies to be engaged at one time and grants a large bonus to damage dealt to targets that are Stunned or Prone.
	One-Handed Mastery II	4	One-Handed Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increases weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Shield Mastery II	4	Shield Mastery I	AAA	Greatly increases the defensive benefits from shields.
	Heavy Guard II	6	Heavy Guard I	AAA	While wearing only heavy armor, gain an additional bonus to Armor.
	Knockdown	6		Gain the ability "Knockdown"	Lift your heel and drive it into your foe's gut, knocking the wind out of them and sending them to the ground.
	One-Handed Mastery III	6	One-Handed Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increases weapon damage while using a single one-handed melee weapon and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Shield Assault	6	Shield Bash	AAA	Assault your target, bashing them with your shield to apply a Daze and Stun, then following up with a powerful overhand attack
	Vigilance	6		AAA	Grants immunity to Afflictions while health is critical.
	Blood Brings Victory	9		AAA	When you are critically hit, Challenger Stance will amplify damage taken by nearby enemies and Guard Stance will grant you and your party bonus Armor.

Leadership tree

The Leadership tree.

Fatebinder's Leadership tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Abundant Arms I	0	Level 3	AAA	The party gains use of one additional weapon set and can switch weapons in combat with a lower recovery penalty.
	Bandolier	0	Level 3	AAA	The party gains two additional Quick Item slots and consumables used while in combat are more effective.
	Mark Enemy	0	Level 3	Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Adds a marking effects to the Thrust ability. Attacks against the Marked target gain bonus Accuracy. The mark lasts until the enemy dies.
	Refuse Pain	1		Gain the ability "Refuse Pain"	Generate an aura of will that removes a harmful effect from you and each ally every few seconds.
	To Arms!	1	Mark Enemy	Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Adds defensive bonus to you and nearby party members when the Thrust ability is used.
	Will of Command	1		Gain the ability "Will of Command"	Use your commanding will to inspire allies, boosting the damage of you and your party for a short time.
	Abundant Arms II	2	Abundant Arms I	AAA	The party gains use of two additional weapons sets and can switch weapons in combat with a lower recovery penalty.
	Arbiter of Knowledge	2		AAA	Grants additional Spell Slots to everyone in the party.
	Boost Morale	2		AAA	While in combat, your party members that fight near you gain a bonus to each of their Attributes.
	Seize the Initiative	2		AAA	After attacking a target from stealth, increase the damage dealt by you and your party members for a short time.
	Second Wind	2		AAA	Once per combat, when you fall to low health, you let out a battle cry that heals you and your party member for a portion of their maximum health.
	Killing Rush	4		AAA	Everyone in the party regains a portion of their maximum health when any party member kills an enemy.
	Resurgence	4		Gain the ability "Resurgence"	Point to a fallen ally and command them to rejoin the fight.
	Swap Positions	4		Gain the ability "Swap Positions"	Switch positions with target ally.
	Apply the Lash	6		Gain the ability "Apply the Lash"	Exhort a companion to improve on the battlefield, granting bonus Finesse, Quickness, and Resolve. This bonus increases based on their Fear.
	Call to Battle	6		Gain the ability "Call to Battle"	Inspire a companion, granting bonus Might, Wits, and Vitality. This bonus increases based on their Loyalty.
	Victory in Defeat	6		AAA	Once per combat, when your health becomes critical, nearby allies have their damage and Quickness increased for a short time.
	Undying	9		Gain the ability "Undying"	Plant your banner on the battlefield. You and your party members near the banner regenerate health and receive a bonus to damage.

Magic tree

The Magic tree.

Fatebinder's Magic tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Arcane Charge	0		Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Adds the Spell Breached Affliction to Thrust attacks. Also grants a bonus to magic skills for a short time after using Thrust.
	Charged Strike	0		Gain the ability "Charged Strike"	Charge up your Magic Staff and release a powerful burst of energy that explodes in a small area around the target.
	Magical Prodigy	0		AAA	Grants a bonus to Lore Skill.
	Cone of Magic	1		Gain the ability "Cone of Magic"	Channel a burst of energy through your magic staff, damaging all enemies in front of you.
	Energy Shield	1		Gain the ability "Energy Shield"	Focus your will into a shield of energy around yourself or a party member, granting additional Armor.
	Expanded Mind	1		AAA	Grants additional Spell Slots.
	Enfeeblement	2		AAA	When attacking from stealth, Weaken your target for a short duration.
	Magic Staff Mastery I	2		AAA	Increases damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Ward Master	2	Energy Shield	Modifies the ability "Energy Shield"	Adds physical protection to Energy Shield and causes hostile spells that target the recipient of your Energy Shield to be less effective.
	Channel Strength	4	Cone of Magic	AAA	Channel a burst of energy through your magic staff, dealing damage to all enemies in a cone, and stealing health from the Bane.
	Expanded Mind II	4	Expanded Mind I	AAA	Increase number of additional Spell Slots granted by Expanded Mind.
	Magic Staff Mastery II	4	Magic Staff Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increase damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Spell Reflection	4	Ward Master	Modifies the ability "Energy Shield"	Grant your Energy Shield ability a chance to reflect traditional human spells back on to their casters.
	Chaos Blast	6		Gain the ability "Chaos Blast"	Release a wave of energy around yourself, hitting all nearby foes with a random damage type.
	Imbue the Elements: Fire	6		AAA	Adds fire damage to weapon attacks.
	Imbue the Elements: Frost	6		AAA	Adds frost damage to weapon attacks.
	Imbue the Elements: Shock	6		AAA	Adds shock damage to weapon attacks.
	Magic Staff Mastery III	6	Magic Staff Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increases damage with magic staves and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Empowered Chaos	9	Chaos Blast	AAA	Empower Chaos Blast to knock back enemies and afflict them with random powerful effects.

Power tree

The Power tree.

Fatebinder's Power tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Cleave	0		Gain the ability "Cleave"	A sweeping cone attack that hits multiple nearby enemies.
	Focused Strike	0		Modifies the ability "Thrust"	Adds Armor Penetration to the Thrust ability and increase its Accuracy.
	Palm Strike	0		Gain the ability "Palm Strike"	Perform a powerful palm strike to the target's chest, interrupting them, pushing them back, and Silencing them from spell casting.
	Stance: Blitz	1		Gain the stance "Blitz"	An aggressive stance that focuses on rapid strikes to overwhelm opponents.
	Stance: Mighty	1		Gain the stance "Mighty"	An aggressive stance that focuses on powerful strikes that penetrate a foe's Armor.
	Sunder	1		Gain the ability "Sunder"	Deliver a powerful overhead attack that reduces the target's armor.
	Concentrated Force	2	Sunder	Modifies the ability "Sunder"	Add a Stun effect to the Sunder ability.
	Two-Handed Mastery I	2		AAA	Increases weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Unarmed Mastery I	2		AAA	Increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Expose Weakness	4		AAA	When attacking from stealth, enemies that are struck have their Armor reduced until combat ends.
	Head Strike	4		Gain the ability "Head Strike"	Deliver a powerful blow to the target's head, Stunning them.
	Massive Blow I	4		AAA	Moderately increases Critical Hit damage.
	Two-Handed Mastery II	4	Two-Handed Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increase weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Unarmed Mastery II	4	Unarmed Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Brawler	6		AAA	Once per combat, when you fall below 35% health, you gain a large Might bonus until combat ends.
	Massive Blow II	6	Massive Blow I	AAA	Greatly increases Critical Hit damage.
	Rampage	6		AAA	Gain a stacking Accuracy bonus when you deal the killing blow to an enemy. This bonus lasts until combat ends.
	Two-Handed Mastery III	6	Two-Handed Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increases weapon damage with two-handed melee weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Unarmed Mastery III	6	Unarmed Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increases damage with unarmed attacks and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Skull Cracker	9		Gain the ability "Skull Cracker"	Deliver a powerful upward blow that launches the target into the air.

Range tree

The Range tree.

Fatebinder's Range tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Escape	0		AAA	Adds a rooting effect to the Thrust ability. Thrust now also increase movement speed and breaks current engagements.
	Hobble	0		AAA	Target your enemies' feet with a ranged attack, Hobbling them if successful.
	Poisoned Dart	0		AAA	Throw a poisoned dart at an enemy. If it hits, the target recieves a long lasting Corrosive Poison Affliction.
	Heart Shot	1		AAA	Delay your aim to focus on hitting the target's heart. Gain additional Accuracy for this attack and leave the target Bleeding.
	Piercing Throw	1		AAA	Adds Armor Penetration to attacks with Thrown Weapons.
	Safe Distance	1		AAA	Gain a bonus to Accuracy when attacking targets that are further than 5 metres away.
	Arrow Catch	2		AAA	Gain a chance to catch physical ranged projectiles and launch them back at attackers.
	Bow Mastery I	2		AAA	Increases weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Evasive	2		AAA	When superior, replace Parry with Dodge while defending against melee attacks.
	Penetrating Shot	2	Heart Shot	AAA	Charge up and launch a projectile with enough force to penetrate armor. Enemies in a line take damage and are left Bleeding.
	Thrown Mastery I	2		AAA	Increase damage with thrown weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Bow Mastery II	4	Bow Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increase weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Explosive Missile	4		AAA	Launch a glowing projectile at a single target. When it hits, it explodes in an area, dealing Fire damage and Blinding enemies in a cloud of black smoke.
	From the Shadows	4		AAA	Cause your target to become Terrified when you strike from stealth.
	Headshot I	4		AAA	Critical Hits with bow attacks Stun targets for a short time.
	Thrown Mastery II	4	Thrown Mastery I	AAA	Moderately increases damage with thrown weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Bow Mastery III	6	Bow Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increase weapon damage with bows and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Fan of Blades	6		AAA	Fire projectiles in a large arc, hitting all enemies within a cone.
	Headshot II	6	Headshot I	AAA	Critical Hits with bow attacks Stun targets for a longer duration.
	Ricochet	6		AAA	Graze and misses with ranged attacks bounce to enemies behind their target.
	Thrown Mastery III	6	Thrown Mastery II	AAA	Greatly increase damage with thrown weapons and allows basic attacks to strike multiple times.
	Darken the Sky	9		AAA	Target an enemy, then launch multiple projectiles into the air. Each one strikes a random enemy within the selected area, rooting them.

Barik talents

Punisher tree

The Punisher tree transforms Barik into a warrior of retribution, excelling at slaying foes that dare to stand against him.

Barik's Punisher tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Striking Iron	0		AAA	Strike a single enemy, dealing significantly increased damage if the target is engaging Barik.
	Art of the Blade I	1		AAA	Increases one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.
	Engagement Attack I	1		AAA	Gain a chance to attack enemies as they engage you.
	Fierce Demeanor	1		AAA	Barik becomes an intimidating force on the battlefield. Enemies nearby Barik have their Resolve reduced.
	Art of the Blade II	3	Art of the Blade I	AAA	Moderately increases single one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.
	Breaking the Wall	3		AAA	A powerful multi-hit attack that Dazes, Stuns, and Sunders the opponent.
	Stance: Legs of Iron	3		Gain the stance "Legs of Iron"	Root in place, gaining immunity to Push and Prone effects and a large boost to Endurance at the cost of the ability to move.
	Training Ground	3		AAA	When Barik is in the party, all party members gain bonus experience for Athletics, One-Handed, and Two-Handed Skills.
	Engagement Attack II	6	Engagement Attack I	AAA	Increases the chance for Barik's Engagement Attacks to occur.
	Glory to the Bold	6		AAA	For each enemy engaging him, Barik gains a bonus to any damage he deals.
	Suffering Strength	6		AAA	Once per combat, when Barik's health is critical, he gains a bonus to Might and Resolve until combat ends.
	Art of the Blade III	9	Art of the Blade II	AAA	Greatly increases single one-handed and two-handed melee weapon damage.
	Engagement Attack III	9	Engagement Attack II	AAA	Further increases the chance for Barik's Engagement Attacks to occur.
	Last Stand	9		AAA	Once per encounter, when Barik would be defeated, he delays his unconsciousness for a short time.
	Resilient One	9		AAA	When a hostile effect expires on Barik, he gains a bonus to Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses for a short time.
	Blade's Embrace	12		AAA	Deal damage to all enemies nearby, this damage increases for each enemy engaging Barik.

Sentinel tree

The Sentinel tree focuses on allowing Barik to maintain control on the battlefield while increasing the amount of damage he can absorb.

Barik's Sentinel tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Clash of Iron	0		AAA	Issue a mocking invitation, challenging enemies to attack Barik.
	Pursuit	1		AAA	At the start of combat, Barik gains a large boost to movement speed for a short time.
	Retribution	1	Clash of Iron	AAA	After using Clash of Iron, Barik will attack twice with his normal strikes for a short time.
	Seasoned Veteran I	1		AAA	Allows Barik to engage an additional enemy.
	Stance: Phalanx I	1		Gain the stance "Phalanx I"	Fight defensively, gaining a bonus to Armor.
	Defender's Watch I	3		AAA	Barik and nearby party members take reduced damage.
	Seasoned Veteran II	3	Seasoned Veteran I	AAA	Further increases the number of enemies that Barik can engage.
	Shield Wall	3		AAA	Increases the defensive benefits from shields.
	Sound of War	3	Retribution	AAA	Barik's Clash of Iron bolsters the strength of his nearby allies, granting them a bonus to Armor for a short time.
	Bond of Honor	6		AAA	Bond with an ally, sharing the damage that they receive. While the bond lasts, both Barik and his bondmate gain Might and Vitality.
	Defender's Charge	6		AAA	Leap to the aid of an ally, taunting enemies nearby.
	Defender's Watch II	6	Defender's Watch I	AAA	Barik and nearby party members take moderately reduced damage.
	Heroic Defense	6		AAA	Once per combat, when Barik's health reaches a critical level, he will be healed instantly.
	Defender's Watch III	9	Defender's Watch II	AAA	Barik and nearby party members take significantly reduced damage.
	Stance: Phalanx II	9	Stance: Phalanx I	AAA	Maintain a stance that is equal parts offensive and defense, gaining an Armor bonus and dealing Pierce damage to enemy melee attackers.
	Vigilant Protector	9		AAA	When Barik uses Bond of Honor, both Barik and the target gain a damage absorbing shield for a short time.
	Wounded Defender	9		AAA	Once per combat, when Barik's health is critical, he will gain a significant Armor bonus for a short time.
	Shield of Suffering	12		AAA	Heal all nearby allies and gain a damage absorption shield proportional to the health recovered.

Eb talents

Gravelight tree

The Gravelight tree focuses on calling upon Terratus Grave to lift foes into the air and slam them to the ground, siphon life from enemies, or even to warp Eb to different locations.

Eb's Gravelight tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Arcane Missile	0		AAA	Send a charged bolt of arcane energy at a foe that bounces to hit nearby enemies.
	Gravestrike	1		AAA	Cause each enemy in a cone to trigger an explosion of Gravelight energy. Foes take Arcane damage and a portion of their lost health is drained back to Eb.
	Runic Barrier I	1		AAA	Grants bonus Armor while Eb is wearing Light Armor in combat.
	Terratus' Call	1		AAA	Lift a target into the air and violently throw them back down to the ground, dealing crush damage.
	Call of Reckoning	3		AAA	Eb's presence Frightens nearby Bane.
	Moonlit Way I	3		AAA	Grants a bonus to Control Gravelight skill and Gravelight damage at night.
	Runic Barrier II	3	Runic Barrier I	AAA	Grants a moderate bonus to Armor while Eb is wearing light Armor in combat.
	Runic Teacher	3		AAA	While in the party, Eb and her allies gain more skill experience with Lore, Spells, and Magic Staves.
	Spell Barrier I	3		AAA	Grants a bonus to Magic Defense.
	Moonlit Way II	6	Moonlit Way I	AAA	Grants a moderate bonus to Control Gravelight skill and Gravelight damage at night.
	Runic Barrier III	6	Runic Barrier II	AAA	Grants a large bonus to Armor while Eb is wearing Light Armor in combat.
	Runic Loremaster	6		AAA	Grants bonus Lore and additional Spell Slots.
	Spell Barrier II	6	Spell Barrier I	AAA	Grants a significant bonus Magic Defense.
	Terratus' Grip	6		AAA	Eb suspends the target in mid-air. They can only be hit by ranged attacks, and cannot attack, move, be stunned, or knock down.
	Call to the Grave	9		AAA	Once per encounter, when Eb's health is critical, she causes an explosion of Gravelight energy around her that drains health from nearby foes.
	Empowered Afflictions	9		AAA	Afflictions caused by attacks last longer.
	Moonlit Way III	9	Moonlit Way II	AAA	Grants a significant bonus to Control Gravelight skill and Gravelight damage at night.
	Terratus' Gate	12		AAA	Eb uses Gravelight to teleport across the battlefield. Enemies near her cast and destination locations are hit with a Gravelight attacks that drains health.

Tidal tree

The Tidal tree provides a variety of effects from pushing groups of foes, or drowning enemies in globes of water, to obscuring the battlefield in a magical mist or hastening ally movement.

Eb's Tidal tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Repelling Blast	0		AAA	Create a powerful jet of water that strikes a nearby target and knocks them back.
	Elemental Fury I	1		AAA	Gain a bonus to all Frost Damage dealt.
	Fluid Body	1		AAA	Affliction applied to Eb have their duration reduced.
	Mother's Embrace	1		AAA	Summon a globe of water to surround the target's head, leaving them to slowly drown.
	Clear Mind	3		AAA	While Eb is not taking damage her Recovery Time is reduced and she strikes twice with her normal attacks. Being hit removes this bonus for a few seconds.
	Elemental Fury II	3	Elemental Fury I	AAA	Gain a bonus to all Shock and Frost Damage dealt.
	Purifying Waters	3		AAA	Conjure enchanted waters to wash over the target, removing all hostile effects.
	Repelling Wave	3		AAA	Creates a powerful wave that repels foes in a cone, pushing each of them back a fair distance.
	Student of Magic I	3		AAA	Gain a bonus to damage dealt by Magic Staves.
	Cascading Embrace	6		AAA	When Mother's Embrace erupts, nearby targets are Afflicted with Drowning.
	Empowered Elements	6		AAA	Spells and abilities gain a larger area of effect.
	Mother's Breath	6		AAA	Create a thick fog that reduces enemy Accuracy and grants a bonus to the party's Subterfuge.
	Student of Magic II	6	Student of Magic I	AAA	Gain a moderate bonus to damage dealt by Magic Staves.
	Surging Waters	6		AAA	Once per encounter, when Eb's health is critical, she triggers a nova of repelling waters to surge outwards around her, pushing back foes.
	Elemental Fury III	9	Elemental Fury II	AAA	Gain a large bonus to all Shock and Frost Damage dealt.
	Return to the Source	9		AAA	Eb summons water from the target's blood and tissue. It then erupts out of them in a surge, dealing massive damage in the process.
	Student of Magic III	9	Student of Magic II	AAA	Gain a significant bonus to damage dealt by Magic Staves.
	Swift Current	9		AAA	While in combat, Eb grants herself and nearby allies a bonus to movement speed.
	Repelling Nova	12		AAA	Create a powerful nova of water that repels all nearby enemies, pushing them back a fair distance.

Kills-in-Shadow talents

Ravager tree

The Ravager tree makes KIS efficient at leaping from the shadows onto weaker prey, aiming to kill instantly, before moving on to rend surviving enemies with her claws, tear into Armor, and cause heavy bleed effects.

KIS' Ravager tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Leaping Death	0		AAA	From stealth pounce on a nearby enemy, damaging all enemies in the area as well as knocking them Prone.
	Dual Claw	1		AAA	While low on health, Kills-in-Shadow attacks twice with her normal weapon attacks.
	Natural Weaponry I	1		AAA	Improves Unarmed Damage.
	Primal Scream	1		AAA	Roar at targets in a cone, Frightening them. If this is used from stealth foes will be Terrified instead.
	Claw Swipe	3		AAA	Swipe at enemies in range, damaging and interrupting them.
	Natural Weaponry II	3	Natural Weaponry I	AAA	Moderately improves Unarmed Damage.
	Rending Claws I	3		AAA	Adds Armor Penetration to Unarmed Attacks.
	Stalking Prey	3		AAA	Gain a bonus to Subterfuge skill.
	Wild Instinct	3		AAA	While in the party, Kills-in-Shadow provides a bonus to experience gained in Subterfuge, Unarmed, and One-Handed skills.
	Natural Weaponry III	6	Natural Weaponry II	AAA	Significantly improves Unarmed Damage.
	Reaching Claws	6		AAA	Increases the Attack Distance of Kills-in-Shadow's Unarmed Attacks.
	Shadow of Death	6		AAA	Significantly increases Critical Hit damage dealt by Leaping Death and grants a bonus to damage afterwards that lasts until combat ends.
	Thick Hide	6		AAA	Grants a bonus to the natural Armor provided by Beastmen hide.
	Tooth and Nail	6		AAA	While stealthed , gain 100% Hit Precision.
	Bestial Constitution	9		AAA	Reduces the duration of any harmful effects applies to Kills-in-Shadow.
	Natural Weaponry IV	9	Natural Weaponry III	AAA	Greatly improves Unarmed Damage.
	Raking Slash	9		AAA	A two hit claw attack. The first hit Dazes the target and the second hit Weakens them.
	Rending Claws II	9	Rending Claws I	AAA	Further improves the Armor Penetration of Unarmed Attacks.
	Disembowel	12		AAA	Use both claws to rip the target's stomach wide open, dealing Best of Slash/Pierce damage and leaving the target Bleeding.

Titan tree

The Titan tree is built to take advantage of KIS' massive size, by providing talents such as those that expand her larger health pool, allow her to engage multiple enemies, or that grant her devastating enrage effects.

KIS' Titan tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Breaking Iron	0		AAA	Strike forcefully with a weapon, dealing damage and Sundering the target's Armor for an extended duration.
	Swift-Savage Strike	1		AAA	Attack all enemies in a cone with a weapon, pushing them back a fair distance. Foes are left Hobbled.
	Taste of Blood	1		AAA	Attacks from Stealth cause targets to Bleed and grant Kills-in-Shadow a heal over time effect that lasts until combat ends.
	Untamed Might I	1		AAA	Increases one-handed melee weapon damage (Kills-in-Shadow uses two-handed weapons as one-handed).
	Adaptation: Earth	3		AAA	Gain a permanent health bonus and reduction to all incoming Crush damage.
	Blood Rage	3		AAA	As Kills-in-Shadow's health reduces, her damage and attack speed are increased.
	Overpower	3		AAA	Grants bonus damage on Prone targets.
	Scars of Battle	3		AAA	Grants a damage bonus while Wounded.
	Trample	3		AAA	Move rapidly towards an enemy, trampling foes in your path, dealing Crush damage and knocking them Prone.
	Adaptation: Frost	6		AAA	Gain a permanent health bonus and reduction to all incoming Frost damage.
	Pack Leader	6		AAA	Increase the number of enemies that Kills-in-Shadow can engage.
	Relentless	6		AAA	Reduces the skill penalty from being wounded.
	Stance: Berserker Rage	6		Gain the stance "Berserker Rage"	In this stance, damage taken is increased, but a large bonus to Endurance and Melee Damage is granted.
	Untamed Might II	6	Untamed Might I	AAA	Greatly increases one-handed weapon damage (Kills-in-Shadow uses two-handed weapons as one-handed).
	Adaptation: Shock	9		AAA	Gain a permanent health and reduction to all incoming Shock damage.
	Blood Spike	9		AAA	A three-hit attack with a weapon that increases in damage with each hit. The second hit causes foes to Bleed and the third hit Stuns.
	Overrun	9		AAA	Increases the Attack Range and Crush damage of Kills-in-Shadow's Trample ability.
	Seize Prey	9		AAA	Gain bonus Accuracy and Damaged with Disengagement attacks.
	Snapping Bone	12		AAA	Rear up and bring both fists down on a target, dealing Crush Damage and knocking all enemies in the immediate area Prone.

Lantry talents

Preservation tree

The Preservation tree focuses on supporting the party from the back line by buffing allies with renewing magic, healing them, and even bringing them back from the brink of unconsciousness.

Lantry's Preservation tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Renewal	0		AAA	Lantry restores the party's weapons and armor to pristine condition. Increases the damage from weapons and protection from armor.
	Arcane Shield I	1		AAA	Grants a bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.
	Gifted Healer I	1		AAA	Improves Control Life Skill.
	Gifted Vigor I	1		AAA	Improves Control Vigor Skill.
	Greater Renewal	1		AAA	Empower Lantry's Renewal ability, granting an even greater increase to weapon damage and Armor.
	Arcane Shield II	3	Arcane Shield I	AAA	Grants a moderate bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.
	Erase the Record	3		AAA	Place a preservation seal on an ally. If the ally's health falls below a limit, they are healed for a large amount of health and the seal is destroyed.
	Gifted Healer II	3	Gifted Healer II	AAA	Moderately improves Control Life Skill.
	Gifted Vigor II	3	Gifted Vigor I	AAA	Moderately improves Control Vigor Skill.
	Second Breath	3		AAA	Lantry revives a fallen comrade.
	Arcane Shield III	6	Arcane Shield II	AAA	Grants a significant bonus to Arcane Armor and Magic defense.
	Gifted Healer III	6	Gifted Healer II	AAA	Greatly improves Control Life Skill.
	Gifted Vigor III	6	Gifted Vigor II	AAA	Greatly improves Control Vigor Skill.
	Moment of Peace	6		AAA	Significantly increase the Health restored by Second Breath and protect revived character from damage for a short time after they are revived.
	Passage of Hours	6		AAA	Lantry surrounds the target in a bubble of slowed time, slowing their action and movement speed.
	Gift of Moments	9		AAA	Lantry skips forward, vanishing from combat and healing. Upon his return, he releases a wave of energy that reduces Recovery of nearby allies.

Quill tree

The Quill tree shifts Lantry into a deadly offensive thrown weapon specialist.

Lantry's Quill tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Quill Strike	0		AAA	Lantry throws a well-aimed quill at his target, interrupting them.
	Penetrating Throw I	1		AAA	Improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.
	Quill Flurry	1		AAA	Lantry rapidly attacks his target with a series of thrown strikes.
	Subtle Throw	1		AAA	While stealthed, Lantry receives a significant bonus to ranged damage.
	Bouncing Blades	3		AAA	Lantry's Grazes with Thrown weapons can bounce to strike enemies behind their target.
	Deadeye I	3		AAA	Gain a bonus to Accuracy with Thrown weapons.
	Penetrating Throw II	3	Penetrating Throw I	AAA	Further improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds moderate Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.
	Swift Quill	3		AAA	Reduces the Cooldown and Recovery Time when using Quill Strike, Quill Flurry, and Quillstorm.
	Accelerate	6		AAA	While using Thrown weapons, Critical Hits accelerate the rate of Lantry's attacks for a short time.
	Charged Throw	6		AAA	Lantry's Critical Hits with Thrown weapons trigger an explosion of arcane energy around their target.
	Deadeye II	6	Deadeye I	AAA	Gain a large bonus to Accuracy when using Thrown weapons.
	Penetrating Throw III	6	Penetrating Throw II	AAA	Greatly improves Lantry's Thrown weapon attack range and adds significant Armor Penetration to his Thrown weapon attacks.
	Quillstorm	9		AAA	Launch a hail of quills at multiple enemies in an area. Each quill applies a Bleeding affliction when it strikes.

Sage tree

The Sage tree excels at emphasizing the use of spells and abilities that debilitate foes to aid the party.

Lantry's Sage tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Watcher's Judgment	0		AAA	Lantry strikes his target, interrupting them and lowering their non-physical Armor. If used from stealth, this attack will also Paralyze the target.
	Arcane Judgment	1		AAA	Empowers Watcher's Judgment to strike foes near the target with an Arcane attack. Enemies have their Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses reduced.
	Loremaster I	1		AAA	Improves Lore Skill.
	Voice of Ages	1		AAA	Grants Lantry Hit Precision and the ability to decipher ancient languages. A useful skill for discovering new magics during travel.
	Wary Gaze	1		AAA	Gain a passive bonus to Subterfuge and Dodge skills.
	Learned Instructor	3		AAA	When Lantry is in the party, all party members gain bonus experience for lore and Thrown skills.
	Loremaster II	3	Loremaster I	AAA	Moderately improves Lore Skill.
	Stance: Frozen	3		Gain the stance "Frozen"	While in this stance Lantry's attacks are imbued with power of frost and will slow enemies.
	Stance: Mage Slayer	3		Gain the stance "Mage Slayer"	While in this stance Lantry's attacks drain magical energy from their targets, Silencing them and lowering their magic skills.
	Ancient Knowledge	6		AAA	Grants additional Spell Slots.
	Loremaster III	6	Loremaster II	AAA	Greatly improves Lore Skill.
	Miasmic Strikes	6		AAA	Lantry's Critical Hits with weapons Weaken enemies.
	Recounting of Deeds	9		AAA	Lantry orates the party's deeds, inspiring his allies and instilling terror in the hearts of enemies.

Sirin talents

Peace tree

The Peace tree provides several defensive talents, utilities, and a number of Arias that help to bolster ally defenses, free them from hostile effects, and even revive unconscious party members.

Sirin's Peace tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Aria of Resolve	0		AAA	Sirin's aria bolsters the party's resolve, extending the duration of their helpful effects, and granting them increased Dodge and Parry.
	Aria of Dissonance	1		AAA	Sirin's aria increases the effectiveness of the party's Armor and causes foes that strike allies in melee to have their attack damage reduced for a time.
	Disarming Guise	1		AAA	Sirin's non-threatening appearance causes foes to underestimate her, granting her a large bonus to Disengagement Defense.
	Languorous Tempo	1		Gain the stance "Languorous Tempo"	Sirin slows her vocal progressions, reducing the speed of her Songs and causing her stanzas to last longer while Languorous Tempo is active.
	Aria of Respite	3		AAA	Sirin sings notes that seep into the minds of her allies and draw them to lucidity. Removes a hostile effect from each ally affected.
	Crystalline Control I	3		AAA	With careful restraint, Sirin can safely control her voice over longer distances. Increases the range of Sirin's Defensive Songs.
	Defensive Cry	3		AAA	When combat begins Sirin reflexively cries out, protecting her and nearby allies by significantly increasing Endurance, Will, and Magic defenses.
	Inspiration	3		AAA	Sirin's presence inspires the party, increasing experience gained for Magic and Subterfuge Skills. Inspiration also grants Sirin additional Spell Slots.
	Sustained Breath I	3		AAA	At the end of combat, Sirin can retain Breath for several minutes.
	Aria of Winter	6		AAA	With a few whispered notes, Sirin's voice unleashes a wave of icy winds that washes over enemies, leaving them Frozen.
	Crystalline Control II	6	Crystalline Control I	AAA	Sirin's control over her voice continues to improve, further increasing the range of Sirin's Defensive Songs.
	Guise of Innocence I	6		AAA	While not wearing Heavy Armor, Sirin is immune to engagement.
	Sustained Breath II	6	Sustained Breath I	AAA	Increases the amount of Breath retained at the end of combat.
	Guise of Innocence II	9	Guise of Innocence I	AAA	As long as Sirin is not wearing Heavy Armor, Guise of Innocence will now grant her 100% Critical Deflection.
	Reviving Song	9		AAA	Sirin's Aria of Respite now has the power to reach into the minds of allies that are completely unconscious and revive them
	Aria of Memories	12		AAA	Sirin recalls a happy memory and begins to sing. The power in her voice creates an embodiment of her memory that will serve to protect her and the party by forcing nearby enemies to attack it.

War tree

The War tree has talents built to use Arias more quickly as well as a variety of offensive Arias that affect enemy minds, push them around the battlefield, or even shock them into submission.

Sirin's War tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Aria of Force	0		AAA	Sirin releases a quick sonic blast that deals Crush damage to enemies and forcefully pushes them away from her.
	Aria of Resonance	1		AAA	Sirin's voice fractures the armor of her foes. Enemies in the area cannot defend against Sirin's voice and have their Armor Sundered for a short time.
	Rapid Tempo	1		Gain the stance "Rapid Tempo"	Sirin accelerates her vocal progressions, increasing the speed of her Songs and causing her to move through each stanza more quickly.
	Resonant Field I	1		AAA	Sirin maintains a damage prevention field around herself. Any damage, even if prevented by Resonant Field, will briefly stop this field from regenerating.
	Aria of Pain	3		AAA	Sirin focuses her voice and raises her pitch to deafening levels. Those caught in Sirin's attack take arcane damage and are interrupted.
	Focused Song	3		AAA	Sirin learns to precisely channel her voice towards nearby enemies, gaining an Accuracy bonus to her Offensive Songs.
	Quick Breath I	3		AAA	Sirin automatically gains Breath at the start of combat.
	Resonant Field II	3	Resonant Field I	AAA	Moderately increases the damage prevented by Sirin's Resonant Field.
	Aria of Confusion	6		AAA	Sirin bombards her enemies with a cacophony of tormenting notes. Those that fail to resist her power are Confused.
	Cry of Despair	6		AAA	When Sirin is defeated, her final breath unleashes a potent wave of vengeful emotion. All enemies nearby become Weakened, Dazed, and Frightened.
	Quick Breath II	6	Quick Breath I	AAA	Increases the amount of Breath Sirin gains at the start of combat.
	Resonant Field III	6	Resonant Field II	AAA	Greatly increases the damage prevented by Sirin's Resonant Field.
	Aria of Storms	9		AAA	Sirin's aria generates lightning that strikes all foes near her and then chains to distant enemies. Those struck are knocked prone and Dazed.
	Vengeful Pitch	9		AAA	Sirin maintains a field of sound around her that retaliates against attackers. Melee attackers have their damage reduced for a short time.
	Aria of Nightmares	12		AAA	Sirin recalls a nightmare and begins to sing. The power in her voice creates an embodiment of her memory that will terrify and torment her foes.

Songs tree

The Songs tree.

Sirin's Songs tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Blood Brings the Dawn	0		AAA	A powerful battle chant Sirin was forced to sing for the Scarlet Chorus to inspire their victory.
	Bringer of Death	0		AAA	A song ominously describing the power of Kyros' will as it washes our over life and land, reaping those that stand against it.
	Sword of Strength, Sword of Justice	0		AAA	A song of valor and defiance. Adopted by the Vendrien Guard to boost morale in their rebellion.
	Bane of Night	0	Level 7	AAA	A song that terrorizes enemies with notes that conjure horrifying visions of the bane.
	Red Runs Our Blood	0	Level 8	AAA	An old song, once proudly sung by the free cities of the Four Brothers. Since Kyros' destruction of Setting-Sun, the song is rarely sung.
	Glory in Battle	0	Level 9	AAA	A song that evokes qualities of the DIsfavored. When sung by Sirin, it exemplifies those qualities in her allies.
	Breath of Winter	0	Level 10	AAA	A violent song that chills the bones of foes with extreme cold magic.
	To the Tiers, We March	0	Level 11	AAA	A song that retells the events of Kyros' conquest over the Tiers. Its 6 stanzas represent each nation of the Tiers that fell before Kyros' might.
	Fatebinder's Victory	0	Level 12	AAA	A song that is sung in the name of the Fatebinder. Its words empower allies and ensure their victory.
	Dual Vocalization	0	Level 13	AAA	Through a mastery of her vocal potential and with the aid of her magic, Sirin gains the ability to sing two songs simultaneously.

Verse talents

Duelist tree

The Duelist tree features a twin blade strategy geared around rushing through the fray and unleashing flurries of deadly melee strikes on weaker targets.

Verse's Duelist tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Skewer	0		AAA	Verse thrusts both of her weapons into the target, penetrating armor.
	Fury's Rush	1		AAA	Verse moves quickly about the battlefield - too quickly for enemies to engage her.
	Killing Spree I	1		AAA	After a kill, Verse will strike twice with her attacks for a short time.
	Know Your Enemy I	1		AAA	When an enemy strikes Verse, she gains a passive bonus to dodge and Parry Skill, until combat ends.
	Mocking Iron	1		AAA	Verse taunts her foe, Enraging them and forcing them to attack her for a brief time.
	Blade Dancer I	3		AAA	Increases weapon damage while dual wielding.
	Gravedigger	3		AAA	Sweep at the target's feet, knocking them Prone, then following downwards with strikes from each weapon.
	Lethal Opening	3		AAA	Verse will counterattack enemies that miss her in melee combat.
	Pig on a Spit	3		AAA	Verse swaps positions with an enemy and then stabs them with each of her weapons.
	Blood Calls to Blood	6		AAA	Melee Critical Hits damage enemies near their target.
	Fury's Embrace	6		AAA	Unleash a rapid flurry of strikes against a single foe. Each hit applies a damage over time effect.
	Killing Spree II	6	Killing Spree I	AAA	After a kill, Verse will strike three times with her attacks for a time.
	Know Your Enemy II	6	Know Your Enemy I	AAA	Know your enemy will now grant Accuracy to Verse when she Graze an enemy.
	Blade Dancer II	9	Blade Dancer I	AAA	Greatly increases weapon damage while dual wielding.
	Combat Mastery	9		AAA	Verse gains bonus Graze Precision and Graze Deflection.
	Scarlet Vengeance	9		AAA	When Verse is defeated, she immediately attacks all nearby enemies.
	Sprinting Death	9	Fury's Rush	AAA	While using Fury's Rush, Verse will now passively attack nearby enemies as she moves.
	Sweeping Death	12		AAA	Verse executes a deadly spinning flourish, striking nearby enemies with each graceful movement and causing Bleeding with her attacks.

Skirmisher tree

The Skirmisher tree is built around escape tactics and long range devastation via bow and burning arrow.

Verse's Skirmisher tree.

	Talent	U	Requirements	Effects	Description
	Burning Iron	0		AAA	Launch a burning arrow that sets foes on fire.
	Eternal Flame	1	Burning Iron	AAA	Launch an arrow drenched in oil and covered flames. Sets foes on fire for much longer than Burning Iron.
	Hobbled Prey	1		AAA	Verse pins the target's feet with an arrow, hobbling them so they move more slowly.
	Nimble I	1		AAA	While only wearing Light Armor, gain a bonus to Dodge.
	Piercing Arrows I	1		AAA	Attacks made with bows gain Armor Penetration.
	Battle Mind	3		AAA	When Verse is in the party, all members gain bonus experience for Dual Wield, Bows, and Athletics skills.
	Born of Blood and Fire	3		AAA	Gain immunity to the Burning and Bleeding Affliction.
	Evasive	3		AAA	When superior to Parry, use Dodge skill to avoid incoming melee attacks. Also gain a bonus to defense against Disengagement attacks.
	Improvised Attacks	3		AAA	Increases Accuracy and removes the Recovery Penalty incurred after changing weapon sets.
	Mobile Recovery	6		AAA	Increases Combat Movement Speed and removes Recovery Time penalty incurred by movement.
	Nimble II	6	Nimble I	AAA	Significantly increases the bonus to Dodge while wearing Light Armor.
	Sense Weakness	6		AAA	Gain bonus damage against targets suffering from damage over time effects.
	Skull Splitter	6		AAA	Verse fires a deadly arrow aimed directly at her target's head, Stunning them.
	Lightning Reflexes	9		AAA	Sometimes catch hostile ranged attacks that would have resulted in a Graze, redirecting them to the attacker.
	Piercing Arrows II	9	Piercing Arrows I	AAA	Attacks made with bows now penetrate even more Armor.
	Unbound	9		AAA	Verse attacks all nearby foes and vanishes, appearing next to her target and leaving behind a spiritual remnant of one of her Scarlet Fury sisters.
	Canvas Splitter	12		AAA	Fire a spread of ignited arrows, causing Burning to all foes caught in the area.

References

Game concepts