Exodus' Complete Skill Balance Changes

Exodus

Skill Balance

We've implemented comprehensive skill balance changes across all classes to ensure fair and engaging gameplay. Our goal is to make every class viable and special while preserving the authentic v83 experience. Below you'll find detailed changes for each class. If (likely) there are future changes, we will update this post.

Beginner Skills

We've buffed nimble feet so slower classes can have some speed increase, and the Blessing of the fairy change is so you aren't forced to make more characters.

Icon	Skill name	Original	New
	Nimble Feet	+20 Speed for 12 seconds, 1 min cd	+20 Speed for 20 seconds, 30 seconds cd
	Blessing of the Fairy	gains levels from other chars in account	gains levels from same char

Warrior Skills

Just a cleaner experience leveling skills. All warriors get viable Final Attack skills and more accuracy on their second job.

Skill name	Original	New
Improved HP Recovery	Max level 16	Max level 1
Endure	Removed
Iron Body	Max level 20	Max level 10

Fighter / Crusader / Hero Skills

Buffed Rage to be more viable for parties early on, it was too weak considering warrior elixir is available. For Hero and Crusader, we like the place the classes are at, we focused on buffing underwhelming skills.

Skill name	Original	New
Sword/Axe Mastery	+20 accuracy	+30 accuracy
Rage	Max level 20, +12att, -12 def	Max level 30, +25att, -0 def
Final Attack: Sword/Axe	Damage decays after each monster, max level 30, Passive skill	No decay, flat % for all levels , max level 20, active skill
Final Attack: Sword/Axe	250% dmg, slow animation	175% dmg, reduced animation by 30%
Shield Mastery	Increase shield defense +100%	Increase shield defense +300%
Panic	350% dmg	450% dmg
Coma	200% dmg	250% dmg
Shout	30% dmg, 200% range, 95% stun	150% dmg, 300% range, 95% stun
Enrage	+26 att	+80 att
Brandish	Mob count scales from 1 to 3	Mob count is 3 on all levels

Page / White Knight / Paladin Skills

Page gets a party buff, like what Rage and Hyper Body are for the other warriors, and White Knight gets a significant damage buff. The Charged Blow range buff is especially important to keep Paladins strong farmers. We also belive the original Heaven's Hammer didn't feel right and in single target Paladin needed a small buff.

Skill name	Original	New
Sword/Bw Mastery	+20 accuracy	+30 accuracy
Power Guard	Removed
NEW SKILL Power Barrier	self buff 40% dmg reduction (like power guard), 20% for party
Final Attack: Sword/Bw	Damage decays after each monster, max level 30, Passive skill	No decay, flat % for all levels , max level 20, active skill
Final Attack: Sword/Bw	250% dmg, slow animation	175% dmg, reduced animation by 30%
Shield Mastery	Increase shield defense +100%	Increase shield defense +300%
Charged Blow	increased animation skill range
Charged Blow	250% dmg	350% dmg
Ice Charge	+110% Element bonus	+130% Element bonus
Thunder Charge	+120% Element bonus	+130% Element bonus
Fire Charge	+125% Element bonus	+130% Element bonus
Heaven's Hammer	900% dmg	1200% dmg, 50% reduced animation time, removed dmg to 1hp
Blast	550% dmg	580% dmg

Spearman / Dragon Knight / Dark Knight Skills

We believe that Dark knights should be more rewarding given berserk and the lack of a power guard esque buff in the second job, so we made them stronger along with raising the Berserk HP threshold to be more relevant at stronger bosses.

Skill name	Original	New
Spear/Pole arm Mastery	+20 accuracy	+30 accuracy
Iron Will	Max level 20, +20 weapon and magic def	Max level 30, +60 weapon and magic def
Final Attack: Spear/Pole Arm	Damage decays after each monster, max level 30, Passive skill	No decay, flat % for all levels , max level 20, active skill
Final Attack: Spear/Pole Arm	250% dmg, slow animation	175% dmg, reduced animation by 30%
Dragon Blood	+12 att	+20 att
Sacrifice	Max level 30	Max level 10
Elemental Resistance	40% resistance	50% resistance
Spear Crusher	170% dmg	180% dmg
Pole Arm Crusher	170% dmg	180% dmg
Spear Fury	250% dmg	280% dmg
Pole Arm Fury	250% dmg	280% dmg
Aura of the Beholder	Heals constantly and pass Berserk	Heal will not go past Berserk HP limit
Hex of the Beholder	Buffs now stack with other buffs
Berserk	HP for activation at or above 50%	HP for activation at or above 60%

Magician Skills

Just a cleaner experience leveling skills. The stronger Energy Bolt is a nice QoL change that makes this skill more than just a "raise this to unlock Magic Claw" skill.

Skill name	Original	New
Energy Bolt	Max level 20	Max level 1 (level 10 dmg)
Magic Armor	Max level 20	Max level 10
Improved MP recovery	Max level 16	Max level 6

F/P Wizard / Mage / Arch Mage Skills

The second job experience is much nicer with the Fire Arrow change. Elemental Reset was added so they aren't useless against fire-immune mobs, and seal was repurposed into a bossing debuff to grant some needed utility for the mages. We changed the mage ultimates to be stronger but on a cooldown, to promote more active gameplay with revamped older skills (fire demon) along with increasing their bossing potential.

Skill name	Original	New
Meditation	+20 M. att	+30 M. att
Fire Arrow	120 dmg, 1 mob	120 dmg, 3 mobs
Slow	Removed
Explosion	120 dmg, 60% mastery	140 dmg, 70% mastery
Explosion	reduced animation delay by 50%, reduced animation cast time by 3 times
Elemental Composition	150 dmg	180 dmg
Seal	Removed
Elemental Amplification	Max level 20	Max level 10
Partial Resistance	Max level 20	Max level 10
NEW SKILL Elemental Reset	Make all Elemental Attack to Non-elemental Attack for a given duration.
Poison Mist	Activate only if a mob is at most +20 levels from the player
Meteor Shower	600% dmg	600% dmg, attack count 3 (scales from 1 to 3), 30 seconds CD
Elquines	3 mob count	6 mobs count, 50% reduced animation time
Fire Demon	120% dmg, attack count 1, 6 mobs	180% dmg, attack count 2, 8 mobs
Paralyze	210% dmg	250% dmg, attack count 2
NEW SKILL Unseal	removes cancel weapon/magic attack
Infinity	40 seconds uptime	90 seconds uptime, +60 magic att
Big Bang	Removed

I/L Wizard / Mage / Arch Mage Skills

Elemental Reset was added so they aren't useless against ice-immune mobs, and seal was repurposed into a bossing debuff to grant some needed utility for the mages, Thunder Spear was buffed because it was too cool to be useless. We changed the mage ultimates to be stronger but on a cooldown, to promote more active gameplay with revamped older skills (ice demon) along with increasing their bossing potential.

Skill name	Original	New
Meditation	+20 M. att	+30 M. att
Cold Beam	100 dmg	120 dmg
Slow	Removed
Ice Strike	90 dmg	110 dmg
Elemental Composition	140 dmg	170 dmg
Thunder Spear	170 Basic attack (max lvl)	300 Basic attack
Partial Resistance	Max level 20	Max level 10
Elemental Amplification	Max level 20	Max level 10
Seal	Removed
NEW SKILL Elemental Reset	Make all Elemental Attack to Non-elemental Attack for a given duration.
Blizzard	600% dmg	600% dmg, attack count 3 (scales from 1 to 3), 30 seconds CD
Ifrit	3 mob count	6 mobs count, 50% reduced animation time
Ice Demon	120% dmg, attack count 1, 6 mobs	180% dmg, attack count 2, 8 mobs
Chain Lightning	180% dmg, attack count 1, 6 mobs, reduce dmg per target	210% dmg, attack count 2, 3 mobs, removed reduced dmg per target
NEW SKILL Unseal	removes cancel weapon/magic attack
Infinity	40 seconds uptime	90 seconds uptime, +60 magic att
Big Bang	Removed

Cleric / Priest / Bishop Skills

Slight buff to second job, Elemental Reset was added so they aren't useless against holy-immune mobs, Holy Symbol was buffed to reward bigger parties. We changed the mage ultimates to be stronger but on a cooldown, to promote more active gameplay with revamped older skills (Big Bang) along with increasing their bossing potential, Resurrection now grants invulnerability for 30s after revival as a QoL change.

Skill name	Original	New
Holy Arrow	80 dmg, Max level 30	150 dmg, Max level 20
Invincible	Max level 20	Max level 10
Bless	+20 to stats	+30 to stats
Holy Symbol	150% if party size is 2+, solo = 110%	2-3 party members grants 150% 4-6 grants 160%
Summon Dragon	50% reduced animation time
Shining Ray	100 dmg	130 dmg
Elemental Resistance	Max level 20	Max level 10
Doom	Max level 20	Max level 10
NEW SKILL Elemental Reset	Make all Elemental Attack to Non-elemental Attack for a given duration.
Mystic Door	Max level 20	Max level 10
Dispel	Max level 20	Max level 10
Genesis	670% dmg	670% dmg, attack count 3 (scales from 1 to 3), 30 seconds CD
Bahamut	3 mob count	6 mobs count, 50% reduced animation time
Angel Ray	240% dmg	270% dmg, attack count 2
Big Bang	skill doesn't require charging, added holy attribute
Resurrection	30 min cd	15 min cd
Resurrection	grants invicibility for 30 seconds
Infinity	40 seconds uptime	90 seconds uptime, +60 magic att

Archer Skills

Just a cleaner experience leveling skills. The stronger Arrow Blow is a nice QoL change that makes this skill more than just a "raise this to unlock Double Shot" skill.

Skill name	Original	New
Arrow Blow	Max level 20	Max level 1, 250% dmg
Eye Of Amazon	Max level 8	Max level 10
The Blessing of Amazon	Removed
Double Shot	130% dmg	150% dmg
Focus	+20 accuracy and avoid	+20 speed and avoid

Hunter / Ranger / Bow Master Skills

We buffed Power Knockback as a QoL change and noticeably but not too much increased the grinding effectiveness of this class, we also improved the DPS with the Hurricane buff, as we believe it is too far behind Night Lords.

Skill name	Original	New
Arrow Bomb	120% dmg	150% dmg
Final Attack	Removed
Power Knockback	Max level 20, 40% success, 200% dmg, 200 pixels	Max level 30, 100% success, 300% dmg, 400 pixels
Strafe	100% dmg	110% dmg
Silver Hawk	Max level 30	Max level 20
Silver Hawk	50% reduced animation time
Inferno	130% dmg	170% dmg
Thrust	+30 speed	+20 speed
Puppet	5,000 HP, 60 seconds uptime	30,000 HP, 120 seconds uptime
Arrow Rain	160% dmg, 6 mobs	115% dmg, attack 2 times, 8 mobs
Mortal Blow	Removed
Hurricane	100% dmg	110% dmg
Bow Expert	+10 att	+20 att
Dragon Breath	100% dmg	180% dmg, mob count increased to 10 (scales from 6 to 10)
Dragon Breath	removed whack (can be used in close range)
Concentrate	+26 att	+50 att, increase avoidability by 400

Crossbowman / Sniper / Marksman Skills

We buffed Power Knockback as a QoL change, and then later repurposed the class as a multi-target damage dealer with Piercing Arrow. Snipe was also improved to be a higher cooldown stronger ultimate attack, which we think changes the feel of the class for the better.

Skill name	Original	New
Iron Arrow	150% dmg	200% dmg
Final Attack	Removed
Power Knockback	Max level 20, 40% success, 200% dmg, 200 pixels	Max level 30, 100% success, 300% dmg, 400 pixels
Strafe	100% dmg	140% dmg
Golden Eagle	Max level 30	Max level 20
Golden Eagle	50% reduced animation time
Blizzard	140% dmg	200% dmg
Thrust	+30 speed	+20 speed
Puppet	5,000 HP, 60 seconds uptime	30,000 HP, 120 seconds uptime
Arrow Eruption	160% dmg, 6 mobs	100% dmg, attack 2 times, 8 mobs
Mortal Blow	Removed
Snipe	5 second cd	30 second cd, increase attack count to 4 (800k dmg)
Marksman Boost	+10 att	+20 att
Dragon Breath	100% dmg	180% dmg, mob count increased to 10 (scales from 6 to 10)
Dragon Breath	removed whack (can be used in close range)
Piercing Arrow	Skill doesn't require charging, increased ranged
Piercing Arrow	850% 1 line	120% x4 lines, number of lines increase with skill level
Piercing Arrow	removed damage increase per hitted target

Thief Skills

Just a cleaner experience leveling skills, Double Stab was buffed as it was too weak compared to Lucky Seven.

Skill name	Original	New
Nimble Body	Max level 20	Max level 10
Double Stab	Max level 20, 130% dmg	Max level 30, 200% dmg
Disorder	Removed
Keen Eyes	Max level 8	Max level 10

Assassin / Hermit / Night Lord Skills

Assassins recieve Ninja Storm as a second job skill, which is so much more significant here than in the fourth job. Avenger can be used from zero range now which buffs their grinding potential from unbearable to just okay, our focus was on making them better at grinding as we believe they are too far behind the other classes in this regard.

Skill name	Original	New
Endure	Removed
NEW SKILL Ninja Storm	Damage 70%, with success rate 100%, Push 10 enemies 400 pixels
Drain	160% dmg	180% dmg
Alchemist	Max level 20	Max level 30
Avenger	180% dmg	210% dmg
Avenger	removed whack (can be used in close range)
Shadow Meso	Removed
Shadow Web	80% to catch enemies	100% to catch enemies
Ninja Storm	Removed
Venomous Star	Max level 30; 30% success rate; 4 seconds duration	Max level 20; 40% success rate; 5 seconds duration

Bandit / Chief Bandit / Shadower Skills

The class' feel is much better with the QoL changes and with the damage buffs, they are the allrounders we believe they should be.

Skill name	Original	New
Savage Blow	80% dmg	100% dmg
Steal	100% dmg, 1 mob, 40% steal chance	170% dmg, 4 mob, 20% steal chance, increase range
Endure	Removed
Shield Mastery	100% defense	200% defense
Assaulter	450% dmg	650% dmg
Chakra	Removed
Band of Thieves	210% dmg	300% dmg
Boomerang Step	500% dmg	enabled while jumping and on edge, mob count scales from 4 to 6, reduced Animation time by 33%
Assassinate	600% dmg + charge	550% dmg + no charge
Assassinate	doesn't require dark sight (removed animations as well), increased range
Smokescreen	600 seconds cd	420 seconds cd

Exodus

Pirate Skills

The dash change is a noticeable QoL change, and the damage buffs are nice, particularly Double Shot was too weak.

Skill name	Original	New
Dash	20 seconds, canceled when changing direction or attacking	300 seconds, doesnt get canceled when changing direction or attacking
Bullet Time	Max level 20	Max level 10
Somersault Kick	190% dmg	230% dmg
Double Shot	80% dmg	130% dmg

Brawler / Marauder / Buccaneer Skills

We worked on making the class nicer to play, the animation changes and delay reductions make the class feel more fluid and responsive and the damage buffs make it more viable. The Energy charge stance buff is great and the super transformation provides a big damage output increase at a cooldown that we think is a nice distinctive trait for the class.

Skill name	Original	New
Knuckle Mastery	+20 accuracy	+30 accuracy
Corkscrew Blow	Attacks up to 3 monsters	Attacks up to 6 monsters
Double Uppercut	290% dmg	350% dmg
MP Recovery	Removed
Backspin Blow	Attacks up to 3 monsters	Attacks up to 5 monsters; shorter animation
Energy Charge	Max level 40, +20 stats, 80 sec uptime, 50% stance	Max level 30, +30 stats, 100 sec uptime, 80% stance
Transformation	160 seconds uptime	240 seconds uptime
Shockwave	700% dmg	400% dmg, reduced animation time by 50%
Demolition	400% dmg	380% dmg, 30% reduced animation time
Dragon Strike	810% dmg	550% dmg, 50% reduced animation time
Barrage	230% dmg	220% dmg, 30% reduced animation time
Super Transformation	120 seconds uptime, 360 seconds cd	200 seconds uptime, 300 seconds cd
Energy Orb	Max lvl 30	Max lvl 20; shorter animation
Snatch	Stun duration 1s	Stun duration 3s; stronger in lower levels

Gunslinger / Outlaw / Corsair Skills

We buffed mostly the grinding skills so its a bit nicer to level up and farm, but also the bossing skills so their harder-to-play style is even more rewarding to play.

Skill name	Original	New
Invisible Shot	Max level 20, 170% dmg, 3 mobs	Max level 30, 190% dmg, 6 mobs
Grenade	Removed
Blank Shot	mob count 3	mob count 6
Burst Fire	Max level 20, 190% dmg	Max level 30, 220% dmg; Faster animation
Flame Thrower	170% dmg	200% dmg, reduced animation time by 33%
Ice Splitter	140% dmg	170% dmg, reduced animation time by 33%
Octopus	Max level 30	Max level 20
Gaviota	Max level 30	Max level 20
Homing Beacon	Max level 30	Max level 20
Air Strike	8 mobs, 5 seconds CD	15 mobs (Scales from 10 to 15), CD 20 seconds (Scales from 30 to 20)
Rapid Fire	170% dmg	200% dmg
Battleship Cannon	380% dmg	430% dmg
Battleship	80% speed	130% speed and 110% jump
Battleship hp formula	bshipLevel = playerLevel - 120 ; this.battleshipHp = 400 * SkillLevel + (bshipLevel * 200)	bshipLevel = playerLevel - 120 ; battleshipMaxHp = 4000 * SkillLevel + (bshipLevel * 2000)
Elemental Boost	Max level 30	Max level 10

Balance Philosophy

These changes are designed to ensure that all classes are viable throughout the leveling journey and in endgame content. We've focused on preserving the unique identity of each class while removing pain points that made certain classes significantly weaker than others.

We'll continue to monitor class performance and make additional adjustments as needed. Your feedback is valuable - please share your experiences on our Discord server!