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* At max level, Volcano gives +20% <span style="color:red;">Fire</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:red;">Fire</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +30 ATK/MAtk. You'll use this one most of the time when focusing on DPS. | * At max level, Volcano gives +20% <span style="color:red;">Fire</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:red;">Fire</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +30 ATK/MAtk. You'll use this one most of the time when focusing on DPS. | ||
* Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Volcano's effects. | * Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Volcano's effects. | ||
** As an example, Betelgeuse standing underneath Volcano will amplify his '''{{#skill:83}}s''' just as your '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or <span style="color:red;">Fire</span>-endowed ''' | ** As an example, Betelgeuse standing underneath Volcano will amplify his '''{{#skill:83}}s''' just as your '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or <span style="color:red;">Fire</span>-endowed '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' would be boosted in the same manner, so careful placement of your set-ups are always necessary. | ||
* Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | * Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | ||
* Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | * Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | ||
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* At max level, Deluge gives +20% <span style="color:blue;">Water</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:blue;">Water</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +15% MaxHP which works perfectly well with HP-based builds of the Inquisitors and [[Dragon_Knight|Dragon Knights]]. It also gives more HP% on your Elementals and High Elementals—we'll talk more about it in their [[The_Complete_Elemental_Master_Guide_by_Goldie#How_to_keep_Elementals_&_High_Elementals_Alive|own section]]. | * At max level, Deluge gives +20% <span style="color:blue;">Water</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:blue;">Water</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +15% MaxHP which works perfectly well with HP-based builds of the Inquisitors and [[Dragon_Knight|Dragon Knights]]. It also gives more HP% on your Elementals and High Elementals—we'll talk more about it in their [[The_Complete_Elemental_Master_Guide_by_Goldie#How_to_keep_Elementals_&_High_Elementals_Alive|own section]]. | ||
* Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Deluge's effects. | * Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Deluge's effects. | ||
** As an example, Lasgand standing underneath Deluge will amplify his '''{{#skill:89}}''' just as your '''{{#skill:5369}}''' or <span style="color:blue;">Water</span>-endowed ''' | ** As an example, Lasgand standing underneath Deluge will amplify his '''{{#skill:89}}''' just as your '''{{#skill:5369}}''' or <span style="color:blue;">Water</span>-endowed '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' would be boosted in the same manner, so careful placement of your set-ups are always necessary. Oh and he would also get +15% MaxHP and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want that. | ||
* Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | * Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | ||
* Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | * Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | ||
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* At max level, Violent Gale gives +20% <span style="color:green;">Wind</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:green;">Wind</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +15 FLEE which may help in some FLEE-based builds. | * At max level, Violent Gale gives +20% <span style="color:green;">Wind</span> Damage which directly interacts with the elemental table and it only means if you're doing 100% <span style="color:green;">Wind</span> damage on a monster you'll do +120% instead. Also gives +15 FLEE which may help in some FLEE-based builds. | ||
* Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Violent Gale's effects. | * Any entity inside its AoE will benefit from Violent Gale's effects. | ||
** As an example, Schulang standing underneath Violent Gale will amplify his '''{{#skill:85}}''' just as your '''{{#skill:5370}}''' or <span style="color:green;">Wind</span>-endowed ''' | ** As an example, Schulang standing underneath Violent Gale will amplify his '''{{#skill:85}}''' just as your '''{{#skill:5370}}''' or <span style="color:green;">Wind</span>-endowed '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' would be boosted in the same manner, so careful placement of your set-ups are always necessary. | ||
* Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | * Requires 1 {{#item:717}} to cast. Can be purchased from '''Tool Dealer NPCs''' in any towns for 1,500 zeny. | ||
* Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | * Recasting this skill won't consume another Blue Gemstone or until the current elemental floor buff expires. | ||
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* Either leave this one out completely or get it to max level. | * Either leave this one out completely or get it to max level. | ||
* Killing Cloud applies the debuff <span style="color:#BB3ECF;">'''Cloud Poison'''</span> which reduces any units' <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> resistance inside its AoE. At max level, Killing Cloud reduces a monster's <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> resistance by 25% which lasts for 16 seconds. | * Killing Cloud applies the debuff <span style="color:#BB3ECF;">'''Cloud Poison'''</span> which reduces any units' <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> resistance inside its AoE. At max level, Killing Cloud reduces a monster's <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> resistance by 25% which lasts for 16 seconds. | ||
* Extremely useful if you're going to be focusing on <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> element; though keep in mind it has a 5 seconds cooldown but the costume enchant stones {{#icon:1000672}}{{#linkitem:1000672|Sorcerer Stone (Top)}} + {{#icon:25420}}{{#linkitem:25420|Sorcerer Stone (Garment)}} reduces its cooldown by 2 seconds. Typically it's used for DPS-ing or MVP-ing and rarely used for field farming unless you wanna see big damage numbers with your <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span>-endowed '''{{#skill:2449}}''' <big>/</big> ''' | * Extremely useful if you're going to be focusing on <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span> element; though keep in mind it has a 5 seconds cooldown but the costume enchant stones {{#icon:1000672}}{{#linkitem:1000672|Sorcerer Stone (Top)}} + {{#icon:25420}}{{#linkitem:25420|Sorcerer Stone (Garment)}} reduces its cooldown by 2 seconds. Typically it's used for DPS-ing or MVP-ing and rarely used for field farming unless you wanna see big damage numbers with your <span style="color:purple;">Poison</span>-endowed '''{{#skill:2449}}''' <big>/</big> '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''', '''{{#skill:5371}}''', and '''{{#skill:2448}}'''. | ||
* Only one (1) Killing Cloud can be activated at a time. Casting another Killing Cloud will supersede the existing one though the debuff refreshes when reapplied on the same unit. | * Only one (1) Killing Cloud can be activated at a time. Casting another Killing Cloud will supersede the existing one though the debuff refreshes when reapplied on the same unit. | ||
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* A must have in any EM builds so always max this one out. No exceptions. | * A must have in any EM builds so always max this one out. No exceptions. | ||
* Diamond Storm ('''DS''') is one of the core skills in an EM's build. When using the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} and when both items are '''Grade A''', it will give you the ability to autocast ''' | * Diamond Storm ('''DS''') is one of the core skills in an EM's build. When using the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} and when both items are '''Grade A''', it will give you the ability to autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' every time you cast Diamond Storm. Crazy. I know, right? | ||
* This allows EM to casually spam their ultimate skill Elemental Buster with zero restrictions anytime they desire to do so. DS has a 1 second cooldown so for every second, they can freely do just that. Exciting! | * This allows EM to casually spam their ultimate skill Elemental Buster with zero restrictions anytime they desire to do so. DS has a 1 second cooldown so for every second, they can freely do just that. Exciting! | ||
* Diamond Storm is also a burst skill. It 's not a DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' and when paired with an autocasted Elemental Buster which in itself is a burst skill, it greatly accomplishes that purpose neatly. | * Diamond Storm is also a burst skill. It 's not a DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' and when paired with an autocasted Elemental Buster which in itself is a burst skill, it greatly accomplishes that purpose neatly. | ||
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**<span style="color:green;">'''Torrent'''</span>: Endows the target's elemental property to <span style="color:green;">Wind 1</span>, unable to move, use items or skills, and increases damage taken from <span style="color:brown;">Earth</span> property; however, status debuff will be canceled upon taking damage. | **<span style="color:green;">'''Torrent'''</span>: Endows the target's elemental property to <span style="color:green;">Wind 1</span>, unable to move, use items or skills, and increases damage taken from <span style="color:brown;">Earth</span> property; however, status debuff will be canceled upon taking damage. | ||
**This status effect only affects normal monsters and useless against boss monsters and MVPs. | **This status effect only affects normal monsters and useless against boss monsters and MVPs. | ||
** A good debuff to cycle with '''{{#skill:5373}}''', '''{{#skill:5371}}''', and <span style="color:brown;">Earth</span>/<span style="color:purple;">Poison</span>-endowed ''' | ** A good debuff to cycle with '''{{#skill:5373}}''', '''{{#skill:5371}}''', and <span style="color:brown;">Earth</span>/<span style="color:purple;">Poison</span>-endowed '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' though you may find yourself disappointed because unlike before it's now got a low chance to get applied. But this is technically a buff because casting Lightning Land on a monster inflicted with this debuff would decrease LL's subsequent damage, but now that chances are lowered monsters will be taking in the full extent of your LL damage without any elemental resistances. | ||
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* A must have in any EM builds so always max this one out especially if you plan on using the other book called {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}}. | * A must have in any EM builds so always max this one out especially if you plan on using the other book called {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}}. | ||
* Terra Drive ('''TD)''' is one of the core skills in an EM's build. When using the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}} and when both items are '''Grade A''', it will give you the ability to autocast ''' | * Terra Drive ('''TD)''' is one of the core skills in an EM's build. When using the Dimensions combo consisting of {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}} and when both items are '''Grade A''', it will give you the ability to autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' every time you cast Terra Drive. Crazier stupid? Yusss, we know! You're not alone~ | ||
* This allows EM to casually spam their ultimate skill Elemental Buster with zero restrictions anytime they desire to do so. Like DS, TD has a 1 second cooldown so for every second, they can freely do just that. But wait there's moreee~ | * This allows EM to casually spam their ultimate skill Elemental Buster with zero restrictions anytime they desire to do so. Like DS, TD has a 1 second cooldown so for every second, they can freely do just that. But wait there's moreee~ | ||
** If you've gotten this far I know what you're probably thinking. Does that mean we could use both {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} & {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}} to autocast ''' | ** If you've gotten this far I know what you're probably thinking. Does that mean we could use both {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} & {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}} to autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' every half a second? The answer is a big Yes! You can freely switch between books and cast DS and TD alternately. Though you may need to be fast on your fingers as this requires a bit of micromanaging so good luck~ | ||
* Diamond Storm is also a burst skill. It 's not a DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' and when paired with an autocasted Elemental Buster which in itself is a burst skill, it greatly accomplishes that purpose neatly. | * Diamond Storm is also a burst skill. It 's not a DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' and when paired with an autocasted Elemental Buster which in itself is a burst skill, it greatly accomplishes that purpose neatly. | ||
* Terra Drive has a 5% chance to inflict the <span style="color:brown;">'''Concretion'''</span> status effect. | * Terra Drive has a 5% chance to inflict the <span style="color:brown;">'''Concretion'''</span> status effect. | ||
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* Already got your Dimensions combo? Great! Now you'll have lesser skills to include in your rotation. That's because the Dimensions combo {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} lets you autocast ''' | * Already got your Dimensions combo? Great! Now you'll have lesser skills to include in your rotation. That's because the Dimensions combo {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540079}}{{#linkitem:540079|Dimensions Elemental Magic Book}} lets you autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' every time you cast '''{{#skill:5369}}''' while {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} + {{#icon:540080}}{{#linkitem:540080|Dimensions Elemental Spell Book}} lets you autocast Elemental Buster every time you cast '''{{#skill:5373}}''' so long as both combos are '''Grade A'''. | ||
* The main idea behind this specific skill rotation is to autocast Elemental Buster whenever you can and that mean whenever either Diamond Storm or Terra Drive is off-CD. Both DS and TD have 1 second cooldown and thus you can autocast your Elemental Buster every other second. | * The main idea behind this specific skill rotation is to autocast Elemental Buster whenever you can and that mean whenever either Diamond Storm or Terra Drive is off-CD. Both DS and TD have 1 second cooldown and thus you can autocast your Elemental Buster every other second. | ||
* You will start with your 1st DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' (DS combo) or '''{{#skill:5370}}''' (TD combo). Proceed that with either DS or TD to autocast Elemental Buster. Now while DS and TD is on CD, you have the option to cast another DoT of your choice. It's up to you if you want to cast either '''{{#skill:5371}}''' or '''{{#skill:5372}}''' and/or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' or '''{{#skill:5370}}''' next. If you have enough ACD, you could just use both skills before DS or TD goes off-CD. I recommend at least '''60% ACD''' for a fluid skill cycle. | * You will start with your 1st DoT skill like '''{{#skill:5372}}''' (DS combo) or '''{{#skill:5370}}''' (TD combo). Proceed that with either DS or TD to autocast Elemental Buster. Now while DS and TD is on CD, you have the option to cast another DoT of your choice. It's up to you if you want to cast either '''{{#skill:5371}}''' or '''{{#skill:5372}}''' and/or '''{{#skill:5371}}''' or '''{{#skill:5370}}''' next. If you have enough ACD, you could just use both skills before DS or TD goes off-CD. I recommend at least '''60% ACD''' for a fluid skill cycle. | ||
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* If you happen to have both books and you're good at micromanaging, then this skill rotation could be for you. The main idea here is you would want to abuse the book's combo with {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} which lets you autocast ''' | * If you happen to have both books and you're good at micromanaging, then this skill rotation could be for you. The main idea here is you would want to abuse the book's combo with {{#icon:400536}}{{#linkitem:400536|Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Elemental Master)}} which lets you autocast '''https://static.divine-pride.net/images/skill/5380.png <span style="background:linear-gradient(to right, #FF3F34 0%, #2C6FBB 25%, #268F15 50%, #B5651D 75%, #800080 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Elemental Buster</span>''' to your heart's content every time you cast '''{{#skill:5369}}''' or '''{{#skill:5373}}'''. Though instead of only focusing on one (1) book, you'll be using both. Whether you cast DS or TD first won't matter as you'll only rotate between these two (2) skills and no other skills anymore. | ||
* First, you would want to designate four (4) hotkeys for your skills and books each close in proximity similar to this one [[File:Hotkeys.png]] | * First, you would want to designate four (4) hotkeys for your skills and books each close in proximity similar to this one [[File:Hotkeys.png]] | ||
* As an example, let's say I reserved hotkeys '''1'''<big>–</big>'''2'''<big>–</big>'''Q'''<big>–</big>'''W''' for '''DS'''<big>–</big>'''TD'''<big>–</big>'''Magic Book'''<big>–</big>'''Spell Book''', respectively. I will press '''<u>Hotkey 1</u>''' first to cast DS then switch to Spell Book by pressing '''<u>Hotkey W</u>'''. After which, I will cast TD then press my '''<u>Hotkey Q</u>''' to equip my Magic Book and then press '''<u>Hotkey 1</u>''' to cast DS again. Keep repeating this 'til you fully master switching books. I myself am not good with micromanaging the Hotkeys that's why I don't use this skill rotation often despite owning the two (2) books. If you're fast with your fingers, then this skill rotation may just be for you. | * As an example, let's say I reserved hotkeys '''1'''<big>–</big>'''2'''<big>–</big>'''Q'''<big>–</big>'''W''' for '''DS'''<big>–</big>'''TD'''<big>–</big>'''Magic Book'''<big>–</big>'''Spell Book''', respectively. I will press '''<u>Hotkey 1</u>''' first to cast DS then switch to Spell Book by pressing '''<u>Hotkey W</u>'''. After which, I will cast TD then press my '''<u>Hotkey Q</u>''' to equip my Magic Book and then press '''<u>Hotkey 1</u>''' to cast DS again. Keep repeating this 'til you fully master switching books. I myself am not good with micromanaging the Hotkeys that's why I don't use this skill rotation often despite owning the two (2) books. If you're fast with your fingers, then this skill rotation may just be for you. | ||