Classes

Crowd control (CC) refers to a state in which an enemy is rendered immobile and unable to perform actions. The two most common forms of CC are stuns and knockdowns. While the specific requirements for inflicting CC vary, all classes possess the ability to apply them. Additionally, some classes have unique CC abilities, such as restraints, pulls, and freezes, that are exclusive to them.

In group content, effective coordination is essential. Players can combine CC abilities to execute joint techniques, which fill the bars located beneath the boss's health bar. Each character's contribution to a joint technique is indicated by a specific color: blue for stun, green for knockdown, and red for daze.

Current and past Demonsbane bosses possess a Break meter, visible below their HP bar. By using designated skills, players can gradually fill up the boss's Break meter. Different specializations contribute to Break at varying rates, and some bosses are naturally more susceptible to Break than others.

Once a boss has reached its Break threshold, it will endure increased damage for a set duration. However, the duration of Break varies significantly between bosses. A shorter Break duration typically indicates a more significant damage boost, while a longer Break duration implies a reduced damage increase.

The skill tree system was the first implemented into the game, and as the name implies, each skill could be enhanced by selecting different routes.

While it was the game's first skill system, it also provided the highest level of customization. As you progressed and acquired more knowledge, you gained the ability to tailor your skills. Additionally, each level up granted a skill point that could be allocated to enhance your abilities. The skill tree, found in your Martial Tome, presented a range of options for each skill, enabling you to increase its potency or specialize it in various ways.

With the April 2017 update, the skill system underwent a significant overhaul, resulting in a more polished and user-friendly experience. Skill trees and skill points were completely eliminated, making way for a streamlined and intuitive approach. Instead, six distinct Elements were introduced: Flame, Wind, Lightning, Shadow, Frost, and Earth. Each class was restricted to wielding only two of these Elements.

Once players selected their preferred Element, a range of options became available for customizing their skills. For example, as a Blade Master, you were presented with a choice between two paths: the Flame build or the Lightning build. This choice determined the set of unlocked skills at your disposal. Additionally, to further enhance your selected skills, corresponding Moves could be chosen, enabling you to optimize your character's capabilities.

In March 2019, the Awakening update was released, where each class can select between two or three Specializations. The class specializations replaced the previous six Elements. In each Specialization, a total of 15 different Talents are available, where you select one Talent per row. Each Talent can enable new skills or alter the functionality of some skills.

The new Specializations bear some resemblance to the old class elements, such as the similarity between the new Scourge Warlock and its predecessor, the Shadow Warlock.