Knocks back targeted enemy unit and any enemy unit within blast radius for a strong single hit. Knocks back targeted enemy unit and gradually drains health. Inflicts defect onto enemy officers and his surrounding allies, heals ally units based on damage dealt to afflicted enemy unit Stops targeted enemy officer and those surrounding him from using skills temporarily. Inflicts status of defect to enemy officer, heals ally units based on damage dealt to afflicted enemy unit Stops enemy officers from using skills temporarily, cancels enemy officer buffs Restores all allied officers in range health temporarilyĭecreases enemy officers’ attack temporarilyĭecreases enemy officers’ defense temporarilyĭecreases enemy officers’ speed temporarily Increases all allied officers in range’s attack temporarily Increases character's resistance to enemy officer skills Increases character's defense temporarily Defeating key generals in Rampage Mode can hasten the skill learning process for all unit types. Damaging spells will undergo slight aesthetic changes for their advanced level animations.Īn officer's unit type determines his/her learning curve and skill proficiencies. Most skills can be leveled up through repeated usage with improved range and effects, the max being level 4. Officers can use the primer's skill(s) as long as they have it equipped learning the skills negates the need to equip them. Primers are acquired in the overworld store and/or a high grade from battle. Officers can learn any type of skill provided they equip its primer before entering battle. Depleted skill slots regenerate over time, and the rate of recovery is calculated by an officer's intelligence stat and/or equipped items. A maximum four skill slots are available, the starting number being reliant on the officer's base morale for the battle. Officer skills draws from a single officer's skill slots located underneath their name. Kunoichi - Shuriken: Quick, close ranged attack and a decent support skill.Loses to other troop skills but a quick way to relocate a ninja army with an offensive measure. Ninja - Shadow Strike: A sword strike in which the entire army slices through the enemy.Mattocks - Bombard: Long ranged bomb attack that is good for whittling enemy's defense and breaking their formations.Good defensive skill and is a good contributor for combos.

Spears - Spearwall: Powerful spear thrusts.

Ideal for triggering a critical attack in close quarters.

Katana - Deathwheel: Slow, short ranged, spinning attack by the entire army.Mounted Rifles / Rifles - Rifle Volley: slow yet powerful ranged attack that travels horizontally.Mounted Bows / Bows - Arrow Volley: a long ranged attack that travels in an overhead arc.Good for many situations and best for attacking an enemy's flank. Mounted Spears - Cavalry Charge: the entire army plows through the field, damaging anything it touches.

The available troop skills are determined by the unit type assigned to the officer and their performance is dependent on the unit type's quality. Ally troop skills do not harm other allies, but it breaks their formation and lowers the rating the player receives. If their opponent is pushed back, they can trigger a combo multiplier by also tapping the same button. General can call for aid by pressing R1 when their supporting units are free. Since minor generals can support the leading general with troop skills, it is recommended to team unit types that are compatible with one another. It's advised to use these abilities with a good formation to optimize their damage output. Troop skills can be performed by holding and releasing it once the skill is ready.

Kessen 3 item locations