# Skill Modification
The following is a list of **customized skill modifications** implemented on this Ark Project. These changes may include damage scaling, mechanics adjustments, or additional utility to better suit the custom server environment and balance needs.
KNIGHT / LORD KNIGHT
 
####  Auto Counter (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Defensive
* **Cooldown:** 30 seconds
* **Effect:** Instantly blocks **all types of physical attacks**, including physical-based skills (e.g., Bowling Bash, Sonic Blow, Arrow Storm) during the counter window.
* **Mechanics:**
* When activated, the user enters a defensive stance for a limited duration based on skill level.
* During this time, **all incoming physical attacks** (melee or ranged, including physical skills) are **nullified**.
* This provides full immunity to physical damage while the skill is active.
* **Skill Duration (based on level):**
* **Level 1:** 1 second
* **Level 2:** 2 seconds
* **Level 3:** 3 seconds
* **Level 4:** 4 seconds
* **Level 5:** 5 seconds
####  Brandish Spear (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Offensive
* **Cooldown:** 1 second
* **After-Cast Delay:** 0.5 seconds
* **SP Cost:** 24
* **Damage Type:** Long-Ranged Physical (scales with STR)
* **Effect:** Converts Brandish Spear into a long-ranged attack that deals increased physical damage based on STR.
* **Mechanics:**
* Now considered a ranged physical skill.
* Damage increases with the user's STR.
* Reduced cast delay for fluid skill usage.
* Added after-cast delay and cooldown for balance.
* **New Damage Formula:**\
`(400 + (100 × Skill Level))% ATK`
####  Bowling Bash (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / AoE
* **Cooldown:** 1 second
* **Area of Effect:** 5x5 around target
* **Weapon Bonus:** Two-Handed Sword increases hit count
* **Effect:** Hits all enemies in an area and knocks them back. Number of hits depends on the number of enemies when using a Two-Handed Sword.
* **Mechanics:**
* AoE with knockback effect.
* Hit count scales with the number of targets:
* 1 target: 2 hits
* 2–3 targets: 3 hits
* 4+ targets: 4 hits
* Reduced cast delay for better flow in combos.
####  Clashing Spiral (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Ranged Physical
* **Fixed Cast Time:** 0.3 seconds (Lv5)
* **Variable Cast Time:** 0.25 seconds (Lv5)
* **After-Cast Delay:** 1 second
* **Effect:** Throws a powerful spiral spear dealing high damage based on enemy size and Weapons Weight.
* **Mechanics:**
* Shortened cast time and delay.
* Damage scales with:
* Skill level
* Target's size
* User's base level
* **New Damage Formula:**\
`(150 + (50 × Skill Level))% ATK + Weapons Weight Bonus`
BLACKSMITH / WHITESMITH
####  Power Thrust (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Party Buff
* **Effect:** Increases ATK of all nearby party members. No longer risks breaking weapons.
* **Mechanics:**
* Bonus damage shared with party members.
* Weapon break chance removed.
* **ATK Bonus by Level:**
* Lv1–2: +5%
* Lv3–4: +10%
* Lv5: +15%
####  Maximum Power Thrust (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Self Buff
* **Effect:** Grants a significant ATK boost with no risk of breaking the weapon.
* **Mechanics:**
* Same functionality as before but safer.
* Ideal for burst setups.
ASSASSIN
####  Venom Splasher (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Offensive
* **Cooldown:** Standard
* **Effect:** Deals poison damage without requiring a Red Gemstone.
* **Mechanics:**
* Red Gemstone cost removed.
* Easier to include in combos or spam in battle.
PRIEST
####  Magnus Exorcismus (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Magic AoE
* **Fixed Cast Time:** 1 second
* **Variable Cast Time:** Standard
* **Effect:** Deals holy damage to all races, with bonus damage to Undead/Demon/Shadow enemies.
* **Mechanics:**
* Cast time shortened.
* Hits all races, not just undead/demon.
* Increased MATK output for certain enemies.
* **Damage:**
* All: 130% MATK per hit
* Bonus: Undead / Demon / Shadow
####  Mace Mastery (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Passive
* **Effect:** Increases CRIT rate by 1 per skill level.
* **Mechanics:**
* Works well for physical Priest builds or critical-type support classes.
####  Impositio Manus (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Party Buff
* **Fixed Cast Time:** 0.5 seconds
* **Variable Cast Time:** 1 second
* **Cooldown:** 30 seconds
* **Duration:** 120 seconds
* **Effect:** Increases ATK and MATK for the user and nearby allies.
* **Mechanics:**
* Dual stat buff.
* Affects user and nearby party members.
* Balanced with cooldown and casting time.
* **Bonus per Level:**
* +5 × Skill Level (to both ATK and MATK)
HUNTER
####  Blitz Beat (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Auto AoE
* **Trigger:** Manual or Auto-Cast
* **Scaling Stats:** AGI and DEX
* **Effect:** AoE falcon skill that now scales with AGI and DEX. Auto-cast hits do not split damage.
* **Mechanics:**
* Improved for AGI/DEX builds.
* Each enemy takes full damage from auto-cast.
* Better performance in mob scenarios.
CRUSADER
####  Grand Cross (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / AoE (Physical + Magical)
* **Fixed Cast Time:** 0.5 seconds
* **Variable Cast Time:** 1 second
* **After-Cast Delay:** 0.5 seconds
* **Cooldown:** 1 second
* **Effect:** Deals holy explosion damage to surrounding enemies. Self-damage removed.
* **Mechanics:**
* Faster cast.
* No longer harms the user (but HP cost remains).
* Stronger utility in party PvE and PvP.
####  Shield Boomerang (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Ranged Physical
* **Effect:** Throws the shield to damage enemies based on skill level.
* **Mechanics:**
* Simplified scaling formula.
* Usable for mid-range poke and utility.
* **Damage Formula:**\
`(80 × Skill Level)% ATK`
ROGUE
####  Back Stab (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Teleport Melee
* **Cooldown:** 0.5 seconds
* **Effect:** Instantly moves behind the target and delivers a backstab. Deals more hits with a dagger.
* **Mechanics:**
* Teleports the user to target’s back.
* If a dagger is equipped, hits twice.
* Higher skill levels increase accuracy.
* Great for burst damage and PvP chases.
CLOWN / GYPSY
####  Arrow Vulcan (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Active / Ranged Burst
* **Cooldown:** 1.5 seconds
* **Fixed Cast Time:** 0.5 seconds (Lv10)
* **Variable Cast Time:** 1.5 seconds (Lv10)
* **After-Cast Delay:** 0.5 seconds
* **Attack Motion:** Removed
* **Effect:** Fires a powerful ranged attack with high damage scaling and no motion delay.
* **Mechanics:**
* Damage scales with skill level and base level.
* Cast and delay reduced for quicker burst execution.
* No attack animation, allowing instant follow-ups.
* **New Damage Formula:**\
`(500 + (100 × Skill Level))% ATK + Base Level Bonus`
GUNSLINGER
####  Desperado (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Offensive / AoE
* **Weapon Requirement:** **Revolver**
* **Ammunition Used:** **10 bullets**
* **Cast Range:** Self-centered (AoE)
* **Area of Effect:** **12x12 cells** (around the caster)
* **Hit Count:** Random per enemy (**minimum 3 hits**, **maximum 10 hits**)
* **Skill Behavior:**
* A short-range, physical burst attack that hits all enemies in range.
* Treated as a **close-range attack**, allowing it to **bypass Pneuma**.
* Each enemy in the AoE is hit randomly between 3 and 10 times.
* Has a **10% chance to inflict the "Curse" status** on each target hit.
* **Damage Scaling (Per Hit):**
* Lv1: 100% ATK
* Lv2: 150% ATK
* Lv3: 200% ATK
* Lv4: 250% ATK
* Lv5: 300% ATK
* Lv6: 350% ATK
* Lv7: 400% ATK
* Lv8: 450% ATK
* Lv9: 500% ATK
* Lv10: 550% ATK
* **Status Effect:**
* **10% chance** per cast to apply **\[Curse]** to affected targets.
* Targets afflicted with Curse have **reduced movement speed** and **decreased LUK**, making them more vulnerable to further status effects and crits.
NINJA
####  Shadow Jump (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Movement / Utility
* **Requirement:** User must be in **Hiding** state
* **Functionality:** Allows the user to instantly **teleport to a target cell** within a specific range, while remaining hidden.
* **Modified Mechanic:** Can now be used **while the user is hidden**, unlike the original version which typically required un-hiding first.
* **Range by Level:**
* Lv1: 7 cells
* Lv2: 9 cells
* Lv3: 11 cells
* Lv4: 13 cells
* Lv5: 15 cells
####  Dragon Fire Formation (Modified)
* **Skill Type:** Offensive / Magic AoE
* **Cast Time:** Instant
* **Cast Delay:** 0.3 seconds
* **Effect:** Summons a large flame explosion that deals **massive MATK-based damage** to all enemies within the skill’s area.
* **Damage Scaling:**
* Lv1: +450% MATK
* Lv2: +600% MATK
* Lv3: +750% MATK
* Lv4: +900% MATK
* Lv5: +1100% MATK
* **Use Case:**
* Designed for high burst-damage output in both PvP and PvE scenarios.
* Effective against mobs or tightly grouped players.
* Cast delay ensures it isn’t spammable but still quick enough for rapid rotations.
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