Drakania Awakening
PvE Combo Guide
Infinite Combo (Long)
Low comfort and a long rotation, with about 15% more DPS than the Short & Easy version.
Each step shows the form the skill is used in: Dragonblood or Hexeblood. 
Legacy (Space) switches forms.
Part 1
- S + E
Tectonic SlamDragonblood - S + LMB
Savage DecreeDragonblood - S + F
Sundering RoarDragonblood - F
Storm PiercerDragonblood - SpaceLegacySwitch to Hexeblood
- S + F
Sundering RoarHexeblood - F
Crackling FlameHexeblood - Shift + F
ExtinctionHexeblood - Shift + RMB
Spiteful SoulHexeblood3rd hit - Hold RMB
Flow: Concealed ClawHexeblood
Extension (If Needed)
If needed, extend this by continuing to hold RMB.
- Hold RMB
Storm PiercerHexeblood2nd and 3rd hits - LMB
Savage DecreeHexeblood
Part 2
- Shift + E
Flow: ObliterateHexeblood - Shift + Q
DoombringerDragonblood - Shift + RMB
Spiteful SoulDragonblood - LMB
Tip of the ScaleDragonblood - LMB + RMB
Flow: Cloud's StrifeDragonblood - SpaceLegacySwitch to Hexeblood
- S + FSundering RoarHexeblood
- FCrackling FlameHexeblood
- Shift + FExtinctionHexeblood
- Shift + RMBSpiteful SoulHexeblood3rd hit
- Hold RMBFlow: Concealed ClawHexeblood
Extension (If Needed)
If needed, extend this by continuing to hold RMB.
- Hold RMBStorm PiercerHexeblood2nd and 3rd hits
- LMBSavage DecreeHexeblood
Repeat from the first step (S + E, Tectonic Slam).
PvE Combo Guide
Infinite Combo (Short & Easy)
Beginner-friendly and a short rotation, with lower DPS than the Long version.
Part 1
- S + ETectonic SlamDragonblood
- S + LMBSavage DecreeDragonblood
- Shift + LMBTip of the ScaleDragonblood
- LMB + RMBFlow: Cloud's StrifeDragonblood
- S + FSundering RoarDragonblood
- FStorm PiercerDragonblood
- Shift + FExtinctionHexeblood
- S + FSundering RoarHexeblood
- FCrackling FlameHexeblood
- Hold RMBSpiteful SoulHexebloodAll hits
- Hold RMBFlow: Concealed ClawHexeblood
- Hold RMBStorm PiercerHexeblood2nd and 3rd hits. Optional
- LMBSavage DecreeHexebloodOptional
Use the two Optional steps (Storm Piercer and Savage Decree) only if needed.
Part 2
- Shift + EFlow: ObliterateHexeblood
- Shift + QDoombringerDragonblood
- Shift + RMBSpiteful SoulDragonbloodOptional
Use the Optional step (Spiteful Soul) only if needed.
Repeat from the first step (S + E, Tectonic Slam).
Movement
Class Mobility
Movement Between Packs
- A / D + RMB
Refraction - Shift + A / D
Dragonwalk - Shift + Space
Flow: Markthanan's WingsFlight. Press Space after it to continue into 
Flow: Dragon Flight - W + RMB
Storm Maul - W + E
Tectonic SlamHexeblood - W + Shift + LMB
Tip of the ScaleHexebloodCancel
Repositioning in Packs
Use movement throughout the combo to position yourself and hit targets' backs. Refraction (A / D + RMB), Dragonwalk (Shift + A / D) and the movement skills above are the practical repositioning tools.
Build Notes
Class Specifics
Skills to Lock
Evasion
Skill Enhancements
Soaring Claw
Dragon's Assault
Abyssal Advance
Skill Add-ons
Class Addons
Spiteful Soul I
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- Movement Speed +10% for 12 sec
Sundering Roar I
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Extinction I
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- All Damage Reduction -20 for 10 sec to target
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
Doombringer
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- All Damage Reduction +20 for 15 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Savage Decree I
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- All Damage Reduction -20 for 10 sec to target
- Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
Tectonic Slam
Preceding Skill: [Awakening: Ashen Wings of Oblivion]
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec
Video Guide
Drakania Awakening PvE Guide
Videos for both combos.
Infinite Combo (Short & Easy)
Drakania Awakening FINALLY Has an Easy PvE Combo! | Black Desert
Change Log
October 22, 2026
1 change
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PvP
PvP minimum damage when the target's defense exceeds your attack raised from 5% to 7%.All classes
October 8, 2026
3 changes
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All
Max WP increased at Lv. 75 after the base stat rework.Both specs
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All
Unified the level-based base stats (Max HP, HP Recovery, All AP, All Damage Reduction and All Evasion) for every class. Class-specific stat differences now come from a new passive skill learned automatically at Lv. 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70.All classes
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All
Added the common skill Godslayer: Force Palm (Lv. 60+). Its Secret Book is obtained at A Freesword's Hearth in Voidekaia after finishing the Inner Edania main quests.All classes
September 3, 2026
2 changes
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All
Extinction, Doombringer: Added Recover WP per hit: Extinction 75, Doombringer 30.
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PvE
Fixed Black Spirit's Rage sometimes not clearing Inner Edania boss mechanics.
August 20, 2026
1 change
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PvE
PvE damage lowered: Hexeblood skills about 3–5% (
Tip of the Scale, Savage Decree, Flow: Concealed Claw, Spiteful Soul, Extinction, Flow: Obliterate, Sundering Roar, Crackling Flame, Storm Piercer); Dragonblood Tip of the Scale, Savage Decree, Flow: Cloud's Strife and Tectonic Slam about 10%, other Dragonblood skills about 5%. PvP ratios raised so PvP damage stays the same.
August 13, 2026
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Markthanan's Flourish: Hit detection x1 per attack (max 8) → x2 per attack (max 2), so damage lands more consistently.Both specs
July 2, 2026
2 changes
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All
Sundering Roar: Dragonblood Sundering Roar IV cooldown 12 → 10 sec.
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PvE
PvE damage +5% on most Hexeblood and Dragonblood skills (Spiteful Soul, Savage Decree, Tectonic Slam, Storm Piercer, Crackling Flame, Sundering Roar, Flow: Concealed Claw, Storm Maul, Extinction, Doombringer, Tip of the Scale, Flow: Cloud's Strife, Aerial Burst). PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.
May 14, 2026
7 changes
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All
Flow: Markthanan's Wings: Stamina cost 400 → 250.Both specs
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All
Flow: Markthanan's Wings, Legacy: Using Wings with your trion no longer shortens movement while on cooldown. Legacy cooldown 4 → 2 sec.
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All
Savage Decree, Flow: Concealed Claw: Hexeblood Savage Decree: first-hit Floating removed and Forward Guard added (Core: Savage Decree now applies Floating). Hexeblood Flow: Concealed Claw gains Forward Guard.
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All
Core: Extinction, 
Core: Sundering Roar, Storm Maul: Cores now give Super Armor instead of Forward Guard. Hexeblood Storm Maul: Invincible while moving → Invincible then Super Armor for the skill. -
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Sundering Roar: Dragonblood Sundering Roar gains Down Attack.
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PvP
Dragonblood PvP damage raised:
Savage Decree III 34.39% → 42%, Storm Piercer III 32.3% → 38%, Doombringer 13.97% → 18.2%, Tectonic Slam 28.08% → 34%. -
All
Tip of the Scale: Fixed Hexeblood Tip of the Scale being unable to combo into some skills when attack 2 was used on cooldown.
April 2, 2026
2 changes
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All
Eviscerate: Fixed comboing into Refraction while stockpiling ions performing an extra Eviscerate.Both specs -
All
Tip of the Scale: Fixed Hexeblood Tip of the Scale not using Stamina on cooldown when only attack 3 was used as a moving attack.
March 26, 2026
2 changes
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All
Markthanan's Heart: Recovery reworked to fewer, larger heals (400 HP per tick; e.g. Dragon Savage Decree / Doombringer / Human Extinction 200 x4 → 400 x3, Markthanan's Scale 200 x14 → 400 x8, Black Spirit Markthanan's Flourish / Tectonic Slam 200 x10 → 400 x8). -
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Tip of the Scale, Tectonic Slam,
Core: Tip of the Scale: Hexeblood Tip of the Scale uses the longest move after Dragonwalk, Refraction or Storm Maul; Hexeblood Tectonic Slam goes into Tip of the Scale attack 3; Core: Tip of the Scale gives Super Armor instead of Forward Guard; Dragonblood Tip of the Scale has a longer camera-turn window. Fixed Core: Tectonic Slam slowing combos.
March 19, 2026
1 change
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All
Azure Onslaught, 
Succession: Azure Onslaught: Fixed Super Armor lasting to the end of the final motion, and shortened movement.Both specs
March 12, 2026
7 changes
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PvP
Azure Onslaught: Stiffness (I–Absolute) now PvE only; Succession: Azure Onslaught added to keep Stiffness in Succession.Both specs
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PvP
Tip of the Scale,
Black Spirit: Tip of the Scale: Dragonblood: added Super Armor, Knockdown now PvE only, always uses the longer move (150 Stamina), no turning once moving. PvP damage: IV 41.27% → 30%, Black Spirit 41.26% → 24.8%. -
PvP
Storm Piercer: Dragonblood: added Forward Guard, Stun now PvE only, Down Smash removed; PvP 40.93% → 32.3%.
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PvP
Tectonic Slam: Hexeblood: added Super Armor; Floating now PvE only (Core: Tectonic Slam still gives it in PvP).
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PvP
Hexeblood PvP damage raised:
Savage Decree III attacks 1–2 39.71% → 40%, attack 3 46.94% → 59%; Flow: Concealed Claw 41.05% → 46.5%; Storm Piercer 43.1/45.75% → 44/51%. -
All
Storm Maul: Attack 1 Floating → Knockdown; Air Attack → Down Attack on attacks 1–2; after attack 1 it goes into Hexeblood Tip of the Scale attack 3.
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All
Fate Beckons, 
Impale: Fate Beckons: added Super Armor, faster, larger area matching the visual, shorter move, can combo into other skills; fixed it using less Stamina than stated. Fixed Impale sometimes not applying Floating as an instant skill.
February 12, 2026
2 changes
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All
Flow: Brimbolt Wave: Extra attack always uses max-output damage regardless of ion level.Both specs -
All
Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes
October 2, 2025
2 changes
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All
Brimbolt Strike: Flow: Brimbolt Wave no longer triggers from Refraction or Markthanan's Flourish inputs; it needs LMB/RMB without A/D or Shift.Both specs -
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Flow: Concealed Claw: Storm Piercer no longer triggers from Storm Maul inputs; RMB without W.
September 18, 2025
3 changes
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All
Legacy: Passive now gives All AP +18 and Attack Speed +15% in both Dragonblood and Hexeblood.
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All
Savage Decree, Storm Piercer, Flow: Concealed Claw, Sundering Roar: Hexeblood Savage Decree (attacks 2–3) and Storm Piercer (attacks 1 and 3) come out faster when chained; holding RMB after Flow: Concealed Claw goes into Storm Piercer attack 2; Dragonblood Sundering Roar is faster.
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PvE
PvE damage raised: Hexeblood
Savage Decree III attacks 1–2 +30%, attack 3 +10%; Hexeblood Storm Piercer +17% (attack 3 +10%); 
Black Spirit: Storm Piercer +23%. PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.
July 24, 2025
6 changes
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All
Combat system overhaul: Resistance and Ignore Resistance reworked, AP, DP reduction and Special Attack damage gaps between classes narrowed, and Special Attack damage effects of the same type no longer stack.All classes
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All
Infinite Mastery now grants Accuracy +18 and All Accuracy +18 per skill level.All classes
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All
Markthanan's Rattle: Critical Hit Damage +10% → All AP +20.Both specs -
All
Dragon's Assault: All DP -15 → -20.Both specs
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All
Legacy: All AP +20/+25 → +12/+18.
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All
Skill damage multiplier +5% to offset the AP rebalance.
February 13, 2025
3 changes
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All
Emergency Escape: Invincibility now also applies when you reappear; movement speed and Stamina recovery during the skill reduced; SPACE now jumps to higher terrain.All classes -
PvE
Combat Assistance can now only be used while total Family Level is 200 or lower; some skills deal less damage or lose effects when spammed during cooldown, while main PvE skills deal more damage.All classes
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PvE
Hexeblood: Tip of the Scale, Hexeblood: Savage Decree, Extinction, Flow: Obliterate, Dragonblood: Spiteful Soul, Dragonblood: Sundering Roar: Damage adjusted.
December 12, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
November 14, 2024
1 change
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
October 17, 2024
1 change
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
August 29, 2024
1 change
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All
Black Spirit: Prime: Blazing Strike: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
August 1, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 25, 2024
4 changes
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All
Abyssal Dominion: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Core: Sundering Roar, Core: Extinction, Flow: Cloud's Strife: Skill behavior improved.
July 18, 2024
2 changes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
July 10, 2024
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
June 19, 2024
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Scale Bastion, 
Dragon's Maw, Legacy, 
Core: Tectonic Slam: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Tip of the Scale: Damage adjusted.Both specs
January 17, 2024
3 changes
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All
Flow: Dragon Flight: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Markthanan's Heart: Fixed a skill issue.
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PvP
Flow: Obliterate: Damage adjusted.
November 15, 2023
1 change
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PvP
Class balance adjusted.
September 20, 2023
1 change
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PvE
Fixed a class issue.All classes
September 13, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
September 6, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
August 9, 2023
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 19, 2023
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
July 5, 2023
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.Both specs
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
April 6, 2023
1 change
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PvE
General class improvements.All classes
January 11, 2023
1 change
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PvE
Core: Extinction: Corrected the skill description.
January 4, 2023
4 changes
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All
Refraction, Legacy: Fixed a skill issue. -
All
Doombringer, Flow: Obliterate,
Aerial Burst: Corrected the skill description. -
All
Sundering Roar: Damage adjusted.
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All
Flow: Dragon Flight, Flow: Markthanan's Wings: Skill behavior improved.
November 23, 2022
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
November 16, 2022
1 change
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All
Brimbolt Annihilation: Fixed a skill issue.
October 19, 2022
2 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Brimbolt Annihilation: Corrected the skill description.Both specs
October 12, 2022
3 changes
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All
Absolute: Refraction, Markthanan's Heart: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Doombringer,
Markthanan's Scale, Azure Onslaught, Fate Beckons, 
Black Spirit: Fate Beckons, Impale: Smoother combos and controls. -
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Azure Onslaught, Aerial Burst, Spiteful Soul: Fixed a skill issue.
September 7, 2022
3 changes
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All
Storm Maul: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Legacy, Flow: Dragon Flight: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Flow: Obliterate: Fixed a skill issue.
August 31, 2022
3 changes
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All
General class improvements.
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All
Flow: Dragon Flight: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Black Spirit: Tectonic Slam: Fixed a skill issue.
August 23, 2022
2 changes
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All
Fate Beckons: Smoother combos and controls.
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All
Markthanan's Scale: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
August 17, 2022
1 change
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All
Flow: Obliterate: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
August 3, 2022
5 changes
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PvP
Brimbolt Strike,
Prime: Brimbolt Strike: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Refraction: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
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All
Trion Training: Fixed a skill issue. -
All
Flow: Dragon Flight: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Flow: Markthanan's Wings: Corrected the skill description.
