Heroes of Arkesia,
The call of the wild is relentless, a force that cannot be ignored. Those who answer it become more than warriors; they become legends. Introducing the Wildsoul class, arriving in Arkesia on February 26th, a striking new addition that embodies the raw, unbridled energy of nature’s fiercest protectors. Whether you harness the spirit of the celestial or revel in the shadows of the unknown, this class is a testament to the balance of grace, power, and primal might.
Players eager to unlock Wildsoul’s full potential can embark on a Class Awakening Quest, earning 15 new achievements, a new title, and a new trophy, along with a Training Room Guide to help refine their skills.
But the Wildsoul class is more than just aesthetics. Wildsoul warriors channel their connection to nature through two distinct specializations: Transformation and Spirit Beast Summoning, offering an adaptable and exhilarating combat experience.
CLASS PLAYSTYLE & IDENTITY
Wildsoul is a Specialist Advanced Class that revolves around a unique three-meter identity system, enabling players to shift between Bear, Fox, and Phantom Beast Awakening forms. The class features two primary playstyles:
Phantom Beast Awakening (Swiftness/Crit-Non-Transformation Focused)
This fast-paced, high-tempo build focuses on skill cycling and identity gauge management, allowing for near-constant uptime on powerful buffs:
High mobility and low cooldowns, similar to Reflux Sorceress
Stacks Essence Buff while in the Phantom Beast Awakening form, then consumes stacks with the Identity Skill (Z) for:
Cooldown Reduction (5% per stack)
Mana Recovery (2% per stack)
A high-speed combat loop:
Fill the identity gauge
Activate Phantom Beast Awakening Form
Cycle skills rapidly
Consume stacks for cooldown resets
Repeat
Wild Instincts (Specialization/Crit-Transformation-Based)
This burst-focused playstyle shifts between Bear and Fox forms, utilizing a powerful fourth skill mechanic for massive damage boosts.
Bear Form: Tanks damage and gains damage reduction.
Fox Form: Increases attack speed for faster skill execution.
Ferality Effect Mechanic:
When using Shapeshift Skills (excluding Forbidden Sorcery: Ripping Bear and Forbidden Sorcery: Fox Star Rainstorm), you gain the Ferality effect.
Ferality can stack up to 3 times.
Each stack enhances the effect with additional bonuses based on the number of stacks.
Gameplay loop:
Alternate between Bear and Fox forms
Build identity
Temporarily exit transformation to regenerate the gauge
Repeat
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Wildsoul strikes a balance between survivability and offensive versatility, offering:
Class Synergy: Applies a 12% defense reduction debuff to enemies
Tanky Survivability:
2.1 HP coefficient and 100% defense scaling (similar to Slayer and Artillerist)
Innate Critical Damage Scaling:
Similar to Aeromancer, Wildsoul has baked-in critical damage bonuses
Flexible Skill System:
Similar to Breaker, Wildsoul’s skills automatically shift forms based on activation
Skill Types:
Green Skills: Exit transformation and regenerate identity gauge
Yellow Skills: Bear Form abilities
Blue Skills: Fox Form abilities
Unique Identity Gauge:
Tracks three meters, dynamically shifting based on the active transformation.
The Phantom Beast Awakening Form lasts 30 seconds, with a stackable Essence Buff mechanic.
A Warrior in Harmony with Nature
Wildsoul fighters are more than just skilled combatants; they are guardians of the natural order, channeling the essence of the wilderness into their every move. They strike with the precision of a predator and move with the fluidity of the wind, making them unpredictable foes and invaluable allies. Their connection to the land gives them heightened reflexes, the ability to adapt in battle, and an unmatched resilience that allows them to thrive in even the most chaotic encounters.
Transformation Specialization
This path enables the Wildsoul to morph into powerful animal forms, such as a bear or fox, each offering unique abilities and combat styles. As the Wildsoul uses transformation skills, they accumulate specific meters corresponding to each form. Building up these meters allows the player to unleash potent finishing moves, delivering devastating damage to enemies. Additionally, maintaining transformation stacks provides various buffs, including passive healing, increased attack speed, and the application of armor break synergies, enhancing both personal and party performance in battle.
Spirit Beast Summoning Specialization
In this build, the Wildsoul focuses on summoning ethereal spirit beasts to aid in combat. By utilizing spirit beast skills, players fill a unique meter that, once maxed, can be activated to enter an “Awakened” state. During this state, the Wildsoul experiences increased attack and movement speed, as well as a significant boost in critical damage. Landing spirit beast skills in this mode generates orbs that can be collected to restore mana and reset skill cooldowns, allowing for sustained offensive capabilities and strategic versatility.
These specializations offer players the flexibility to choose between direct, melee-focused combat through transformations or a more ranged, Summoner-style approach with spirit beasts, catering to diverse playstyles and strategic preferences. No matter which path you choose, the Wildsoul is the one who defends, hunts, and dominates with the might of the untamed. Whether you stride into battle bathed in celestial light or shrouded in primal darkness, you are a force to be reckoned with.
The wild is calling. Will you answer?
See you in Arkesia!
