Maegu Awakening
PvE Combo Guide
Standard Loopable Combo
Full Combo
- W + RMB
Hazy PathOpener only, skip when looping - F
Foxflare AmbushOpener only, skip when looping - RMB
Foxflare Fleche - (Shift +) LMB
Emberclaw Slash - LMB
Flow: Emberclaw Sweep - S + RMB
Foxflare Stroke - Q
Foxflare Cleave - A / D + RMB
Twirling Rhapsody - Shift + F
Twirling Foxflare - Hold F
Flow: Foxflare Encore - Shift + Q
Emberclaw Finale - RMBFoxflare Fleche
- E
Emberclaw Crush - S + F
Twirling Retreat - Shift + RMB
Emberclaw Torrent
Unique Class Mechanic
Spiritforging
Spiritforging and the Magic AP buff are two separate things. Awakening Maegu combos depend heavily on correctly understanding this passive. See the Spiritforging video guide below for a full walkthrough.
PvE Combo Guide
DPS Priority List
Prioritise higher spells on the list for DPS. Remember to apply -DP at the beginning!
Start Spiritforging
Top Priority
Core DPS
Filler
AoE Filler While Gathering
Movement
Class Mobility
Movement from pack-to-pack
- Shift + Direction
Spirit Step+
Chain: Spirit StepYour PvE iframes - Quickslot
Soul TearFastest and most efficient movement in the kit. Return to Awakening with W + RMB, 
W + F, S + C or C (W + C is slower than other C swaps) - W + FFoxflare ChargeDecent long distance movement, but Soul Tear costs less stamina for the same speed
- W + RMBHazy PathEngage that starts spiritforging, usually used as the last dash before Foxflare Ambush to engage with spiritforging active
- FFoxflare AmbushTargeted dash behind the target, good engage
- W + RMB → FHazy Path→Foxflare AmbushTypically used to engage from short-medium distance
Examples of Repositioning
- FFoxflare AmbushHigh DPS repositioning and engage, normally followed with Foxflare Fleche (RMB) to close distance and speed up Foxflare Ambush
- A / D + RMBTwirling RhapsodyFast and high DPS
- S + FTwirling RetreatDecent DPS backwards dash
- RMBFoxflare FlecheSmall dash
Build Notes
Class Specifics
Skills to Lock
EvasionPre-awakening
SoulsnarePre-awakening. Lock it to be able to use Foxflare Ambush as a swap back to Awakening
Heavenward DancePre-awakening. Lock it to be able to swap to Awakening with Hazy Path
Twirling CranePreference. Use it from the quickslot instead if you misspress it
Quickslot
- Twirling CranePreference
Foxspirit Conduit3 minute buff- Soul TearOften used for movement
- Heavenward DanceIf you will use it and have it locked for the Awakening swap
Buffs & Debuffs
- Foxflare StrokeS + RMB
CharmedSpace, pre-awakening. Only used as a prebuff- Twirling CranePassive buff effect from spiritforging
- Foxspirit Conduit3 minute cooldown. Overwrites whichever AP buff you have applied, so effectively +7 AP over Foxflare Stroke or +5 AP over Charmed
- Emberclaw Slash/
Foxspirit: TagEmberclaw Slash (Shift + LMB), Foxspirit: Tag (RMB)
Core Skill
- Emberclaw SlashMost people take this one
- Emberclaw CrushAlso an ok option
Skill Enhancements
Heavenly ReturnBest choice for PvE: fast with decent damage, used in Flow: Hanpuri (E) combos or on its own as a quick backstep. Spirit Parade does less damage for a longer animation but is the option if you want protection
Constricting CharmDecent filler with very high attack speed when nothing else is available, and it flows into Spirit Sparks. Petal Snare is long and low DPS
Spirit SparksWeak on its own but a decent follow-up to Constricting Charm. Soul Charm is not useful in PvE
Magnus Skill
Foxflare FlingUseless in PvE. Leave Magnus Foxflare Fling unlearned
Further Reading
Advanced Information
Skill Add-ons
Class Addons
Emberclaw Slash I
Call upon the revered fox spirit through the fox's eye and bind it to the foxfire of your ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
Twirling Foxflare I
Strike down the enemy multiple times with your foxtail fans. If you are Spiritforged, ...
Skill Add-on Effect
- All DP +20 for 15 sec
- Movement Speed +10% for 12 sec
Twirling Rhapsody I
Rotate like a dance and charge into the enemy's side, striking them.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 7 sec
- Back Attack damage +5% for 5 sec
Foxflare Fleche
Spot the enemy's opening and swiftly dash in for a strike.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Back Attack damage +5% for 5 sec
- Critical Hit Damage +5% for 5 sec
Foxflare Ambush
Quickly surround yourself with Foxfire and leap into the air to aim for the enemy's rear.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
- All DP -20 for 10 sec to target
Flow: Emberclaw Sweep
Preceding Skill: [Emberclaw Slash III] Strike the enemy again with the sharp Foxfire.
Skill Add-on Effect
- Critical Hit Rate +30% for 7 sec
- Back Attack damage +5% for 5 sec
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
2 changes
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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 17, 2026
1 change
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All
Fixed the illusory double disappearing when hit by summons.Both specs
June 11, 2026
1 change
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PvE
Absolute: Charmed: PvE damage +40%. PvP ratio lowered so PvP damage stays the same.Both specs
March 26, 2026
1 change
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PvP
Black Spirit: Twirling Rhapsody: Fixed Floating sometimes applying in PvP when used to the left with Core: Twirling Rhapsody.
February 12, 2026
2 changes
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All
Foxflare Stroke: All AP buff +20 → +18; Awakening skill damage raised about 0.8% so overall damage stays the same.
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All
Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes
December 4, 2025
2 changes
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All
Bristling Sparks: Fixed camera turning slowing down after certain skills.Both specs -
All
Emberclaw Finale: Fixed the character moving forward during the skill.
November 27, 2025
2 changes
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All
Foxspirit: Tag: Fixed MP recovery and missing Back/Air/Down Attack when comboed from certain skills.Both specs -
All
Twirling Foxflare: Forward Guard lasts slightly longer.
July 24, 2025
3 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
Twirling Crane: Critical Hit Damage +2.5/5/10% → Magic AP +4/8/12.
April 17, 2025
1 change
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All
Core: Emberclaw Torrent: Corrected the skill description.
March 13, 2025
3 changes
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All
Hazy Path, Foxflare Charge, Foxflare Ambush: Smoother combos and controls.
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PvP
Emberclaw Finale: PvP damage reduction 69% → 65%.
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PvP
Twirling Retreat,
Black Spirit: Twirling Retreat: PvP damage reduction 60.7% → 55%.
February 20, 2025
1 change
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All
Twirling Crane: Fixed a skill issue.
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
Emberclaw Torrent, 
Emberclaw Slash, Flow: Emberclaw Sweep, 
Emberclaw Crush, Emberclaw Finale: 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
September 12, 2024
1 change
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All
Twirling Crane: Corrected the skill description.
August 1, 2024
1 change
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All
General class improvements.All classes
July 25, 2024
6 changes
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All
Soulsnare, Emberclaw Finale, 
Black Spirit: Emberclaw Finale: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
All
Absolute: Soulsnare: Damage adjusted.
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All
Foxflare Charge: Skill behavior improved.Both specs
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All
Class balance adjusted.All classes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Twirling Crane: 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
2 changes
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All
Foxflare Fleche: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
June 19, 2024
7 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
Spirit Swirl, 
Spirit Step, Chain: Spirit Step, Hazy Path: Skill behavior improved.Both specs -
All
Ghost Bomb, 
Soulflame, Soulsnare, 
Petal Snare, Foxflare Cleave: Damage adjusted.Both specs -
PvP
Emberclaw Slash, Foxflare Ambush, Emberclaw Finale: Damage adjusted.Both specs
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All
Black Spirit: Emberclaw Torrent: Corrected the skill description. -
All
Black Spirit: Twirling Rhapsody: Fixed a skill issue.
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All
Twirling Retreat: Fixed a skill issue.Both specs
January 17, 2024
3 changes
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All
Hazy Path: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Twirling Foxflare: Added Forward Guard.
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All
Twirling Crane: Cooldown 18 → 16 sec.
December 6, 2023
3 changes
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All
Foxflare Cleave: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Twirling Crane: Damage adjusted.
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PvP
Emberclaw Torrent, Emberclaw Slash, Flow: Emberclaw Sweep, Emberclaw Finale: Damage adjusted.
November 15, 2023
2 changes
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PvP
Emberclaw Torrent, Emberclaw Slash, Flow: Emberclaw Sweep, Twirling Foxflare, Twirling Rhapsody, Emberclaw Finale, Foxflare Cleave, Twirling Retreat: Damage adjusted.Both specs
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PvP
Foxflare Stroke, Foxflare Ambush: Damage adjusted.Both specs
October 11, 2023
1 change
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PvE
General class improvements.Both specs
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
7 changes
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All
General class improvements.All classes
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All
General class improvements.
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All
Black Spirit: Twirling Rhapsody, Black Spirit: Twirling Retreat,
Black Spirit: Emberclaw Crush: Corrected the skill description. -
All
Elvia: Twirling Bloom: Skill behavior improved. -
All
Twirling Rhapsody: Smoother combos and controls.
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PvP
Fan Kick: Damage adjusted. -
All
Foxflare Cleave: Fixed a skill issue.
July 26, 2023
1 change
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All
Soul Tear: Corrected the skill description.
July 19, 2023
1 change
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All
Fixed a class issue.All classes
July 12, 2023
4 changes
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All
Emberclaw Slash: Skill behavior improved.
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All
Twirling Crane: Damage adjusted.
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All
Twirling Foxflare: Smoother combos and controls.
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PvE
Foxflare Fleche: Fixed a skill issue.
