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Dawnwalker Abilities

Explore Swordmastery, Witchcraft and Vampirism abilities. Compare each rank’s effects and costs, distinguish active and equipped effects, and find their manuals.

Abilities
27
Ranks
108
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SwordmasteryEquipped effect

Adrenaline Rush

Increases Attack Damage after using Active Abilities. This Ability works passively once equipped in Active Ability panel.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: +20% Attack Damage. Duration 6s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: +30% Attack Damage. +50% passive Activation Charge Regeneration. Duration 6s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: +40% Attack Damage. +100% passive Activation Charge Regeneration. Duration 6s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: +50% Attack Damage. +150% passive Activation Charge Regeneration. Attacks restore 10% of Activation Charge. Duration 6s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Adrenaline Rush Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
SwordmasteryActivated

Artery Strike

Critical Attack with a chance of Decapitating the target.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Deals 450% Weapon Damage. Decapitation: 10% chance.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Deals 560% Weapon Damage. Decapitation: 20% chance.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Deals 680% Weapon Damage. Decapitation: 35% chance.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Deals 800% Weapon Damage. Decapitation: 50% chance. Decapitation chance x2 on Bleeding enemies.Manual unlock.
Manual: Artery Strike Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftUtility

Astral Communion

Activates dormant magic in places of power scattered throughout the Valley. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human
Ranks
4

All ranks: 3 skill points · 0 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: +0.4% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.Requires an unlock.
  2. Rank 2: +0.8% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.
  3. Rank 3: +1.2% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.
  4. Rank 4: +1.6% permanent Witchcraft Ability Damage for each place of power exorcised.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismActivated

Blood Surge

Explodes target. Bosses receive Damage instead.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
3 Activation Charges 25% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Area Damage in 3m radius after Explosion. Damage to Bosses.Quest unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Area Damage in 4m radius after Explosion. Damage to Bosses.Corruption level 10.
  3. Rank 3: Area Damage in 5m radius after Explosion. Damage to Bosses.Corruption level 12.
  4. Rank 4: Area Damage in 6m radius after Explosion. Damage to Bosses.Corruption level 14.
Ranks & requirements
SwordmasteryActivated

Broad Swing

Weapon Area Attack.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Deals 300% Weapon Damage.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Deals 375% Weapon Damage.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Deals 450% Weapon Damage. For each enemy you hit, increase Broad Swing Damage by 10%.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Deals 525% Weapon Damage. For each enemy you hit, increase Broad Swing Damage by 10%.Manual unlock.
Manual: Broad Swing ManualLocations: Broad Swing Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftActivated

Burning Blood

Deals Damage over time to a target.

Form
Human
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge 15% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Deals Damage per second. Duration 10s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Deals Damage per second. Duration 12s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Deals Damage per second. On Death, effect transfers to different enemy. Duration 14s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Deals Damage per second. On Death, effect transfers to different enemy. Duration 16s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Burning Blood ManualLocations: Burning Blood Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
SwordmasteryActivated

Charge

Charge dealing Damage and Stunning a target and everyone on your way.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Deals 200% Attack Damage. Stun Duration 2s. Bleed on target: 50% chance.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Deals 250% Attack Damage. Stun Duration 2s. Bleed on target: 100% chance.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Deals 300% Attack Damage. Stun Duration 2s. Bleed on target: 100% chance. +66% Bleed Duration.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Deals 350% Attack Damage. Stun Duration 2s. Bleed on target: 100% chance. +66% Bleed Duration. 1 Activation Charge restore on kill.Manual unlock.
Manual: Charge ManualLocations: Charge Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftUtility

Compel Soul

Allows you to speak with restless souls. Use together with objects associated with the dead to obtain additional information. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human
Ranks
4

All ranks: 3 skill points · 0 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: -0.5% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.Requires an unlock.
  2. Rank 2: -1% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.
  3. Rank 3: -1.5% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.
  4. Rank 4: -2% permanent Witchcraft Ability Cooldown for each soul compelled.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismEquipped effect

Crimson Rush

Increases Damage of Active Abilities, the higher your Health percentage is. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Up to +25% Active Ability Damage.Corruption level 3.
  2. Rank 2: Up to +30% Active Ability Damage.Corruption level 7.
  3. Rank 3: Up to +35% Active Ability Damage.Corruption level 11.
  4. Rank 4: Up to +40% Active Ability Damage.Corruption level 14.
Ranks & requirements
WitchcraftEquipped effect

Cycle of Ruin

Extends Duration of currently active Witchcraft Abilities with each landed Attack, Block and Perfect Block. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 1s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 2s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 2s. Critical Hits extend Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 4s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Extends Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 3s. Critical Hits extend Duration of Witchcraft Abilities by 5s. +10% Witchcraft Ability Damage for each enemy currently affected by Witchcraft Abilities.Manual unlock.
Manual: Cycle of Ruin Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
VampirismUtility

Death from Above

Instantly Kill a target below you. Bosses receive Damage instead. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 6 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies.Corruption level 3.
  2. Rank 2: Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies. +20% Attack Damage for 15s.Corruption level 7.
  3. Rank 3: Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies. +40% Attack Damage for 15s.Corruption level 10.
  4. Rank 4: Damage to Bosses and Tough enemies. +60% Attack Damage for 15s. Restores 1 Activation Charge.Corruption level 13.
Ranks & requirements
SwordmasteryActivated

Dirty Trick

Stuns and Damages a target and makes them vulnerable to Active Abilities.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Stun ends after 3 hits. Deals Damage. +10% Damage from Active Abilities. Duration 15s.
  2. Rank 2: Stun ends after 4 hits. Deals Damage. +20% Damage from Active Abilities. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Stuns in Area. Ends after 5 hits. Deals Damage. +30% Damage from Active Abilities. Duration 25s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Stuns in Area. Ends after 6 hits. Deals Damage. +50% Damage from Active Abilities. Duration 30s. -1 Activation Charge cost for Active Abilities used on Stunned enemies (minimum 1).Manual unlock.
Manual: Dirty Trick Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftActivated

Life Lock

Blocks Damage and Reflects it back to the enemy.

Form
Human
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges + 10% Health (base)

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Reflects 100% of Damage. Blocks 2 instances of Damage. Duration 90s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Reflects 120% of Damage. Blocks 3 instances of Damage. Duration 90s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Reflects 160% of Damage. Blocks 3 instances of Damage. Duration 90s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Reflects 200% of Damage. Blocks 4 instances of Damage. Duration 90s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Life Lock Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftUtility

Mercurial Fervour

Gain Haste in exploration by briefly slowing down the world around you. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human
Ranks
4

All ranks: 4 skill points · 0 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Gain Haste.
  2. Rank 2: Haste costs 50% less Stamina.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Haste costs 50% less Stamina. Haste is 20% faster.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Haste doesn't cost Stamina. Haste is 20% faster.Manual unlock.
Manual: Mercurial Fervour Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
VampirismActivated

Mesmerise

Mind Control a target and force him to Fight on your side. Can't be used on Bosses.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges 30% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Duration 25s.Quest unlock.
  2. Rank 2: +25% to target's Damage. Duration 35s.Corruption level 9.
  3. Rank 3: +50% to target's Damage. Duration 45s.Corruption level 12.
  4. Rank 4: +75% to target's Damage. Target's Attacks restore 20% of Activation Charge. Duration 60s.Corruption level 14.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismActivated

Piercing Shriek

Stuns all enemies in front of you, Weakens their Defence and Attack Damage. Blocking their attacks reflects Damage back at them.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge 20% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Stun Duration 2s. +15% Damage to targets and -15% Damage dealt by targets. Block reflects 10% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 40%. Duration 25s.Quest unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Stun Duration 3s. +20% Damage to targets and -20% Damage dealt by targets. Block reflects 15% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 60%. Duration 35s.Corruption level 7.
  3. Rank 3: Stun Duration 4s. +25% Damage to targets and -25% Damage dealt by targets. Block reflects 20% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 80%. Duration 45s.Corruption level 11.
  4. Rank 4: Stun Duration 5s. +30% Damage to targets and -30% Damage dealt by targets. Block reflects 25% of Damage back to the attacker. Perfect Block reflects 100%. Extends the Duration of effects on attackers by 100%. Duration 60s.Corruption level 13.
Ranks & requirements
WitchcraftActivated

Ravenous Flock

Area Attack and Stun on target. Attacking the target triggers additional Area Attacks.

Form
Human
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges 40% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Area Damage. Ravenous Flock cancels after 1 hit. 100% Critical Hits on target. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Area Damage. Ravenous Flock cancels after 2 hits. 100% Critical Hits on target. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Area Damage. Ravenous Flock cancels after 3 hits. 100% Critical Hits on target. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Area Damage. Ravenous Flock cancels after 4 hits. 100% Critical Hits on target. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Ravenous Flock ManualLocations: Ravenous Flock ManualRavenous Flock ManualRavenous Flock ManualRavenous Flock Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
VampirismEquipped effect

Scarlet Shield

Health Regeneration chance after Block. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Restore 20% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 10% chance after Omniblock.Quest unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Restore 25% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 15% chance after Omniblock.Corruption level 6.
  3. Rank 3: Restore 25% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 20% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 20% chance after Omniblock. Attack after Perfect Block heals you for 10% of dealt Damage.Corruption level 10.
  4. Rank 4: Restore 30% of Health Segment after Perfect Block. 30% chance to also trigger after Directional Block and 25% chance after Omniblock. Attack after Perfect Block heals you for 10% of dealt Damage. 25% chance for any Block to become Perfect Block.Corruption level 13.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismActivated

Shadowstorm

Slows down Time around you.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge 15% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Duration 4s.Quest unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Duration 5s.Corruption level 8.
  3. Rank 3: +20% Attack Damage. Duration 6s.Corruption level 11.
  4. Rank 4: +25% Attack Damage. Extend Duration by 1s on enemy kill. Duration 7s.Corruption level 14.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismUtility

Shapeshift

Shapeshift into a Wolf and gain Haste in exploration. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 4 skill points · 0 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Gain Haste.Corruption level 1.
  2. Rank 2: Haste costs 50% less Stamina.Corruption level 6.
  3. Rank 3: Haste costs 50% less Stamina. Haste is 20% faster.Corruption level 9.
  4. Rank 4: Haste doesn't cost Stamina. Haste is 20% faster.Corruption level 12.
Ranks & requirements
VampirismEquipped effect

Shred

Bleed chance on your Weapon or Claw Attacks. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: 20% Bleed chance.Corruption level 1.
  2. Rank 2: 25% Bleed chance. +25% Bleed Damage.Corruption level 5.
  3. Rank 3: 30% Bleed chance. +50% Bleed Damage.Corruption level 9.
  4. Rank 4: 35% Bleed chance. +100% Bleed Damage. Damage when Bleed is reapplied.Corruption level 13.
Ranks & requirements
WitchcraftActivated

Soul Reaping

Lifesteals target over time and keep him away.

Form
Human
Ranks
4
Activation
2 Activation Charges 15% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Lifesteal per second. Duration 18s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Lifesteal per second. Duration 24s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Lifesteal per second. 20% Damage you receive transfers to the target. Duration 30s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Lifesteal per second. 40% Damage you receive transfers to the target. 500 Heal on target's Death. Duration 36s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Soul Reaping Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftActivated

Soul Stigma

Higher Critical Chance and Critical Damage on target.

Form
Human
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge 35% Health

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: +35% Critical Hit chance. +10% Critical Damage. Duration 20s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: +40% Critical Hit chance. +20% Critical Damage. Duration 25s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: +45% Critical Hit chance. +30% Critical Damage. On Death, effect transfers to different enemy. Duration 30s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: +50% Critical Hit chance. +40% Critical Damage. On Death, effect transfers to different enemy and Stuns him. Duration 35s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Soul Stigma ManualLocations: Soul Stigma Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
SwordmasteryEquipped effect

Swiftness

Boosts Attack Speed after Perfect Block. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: +10% Attack Speed. Duration 6s.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: +15% Attack Speed. Duration 8s.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: +20% Attack Speed. +5% Critical Hit chance. Duration 10s.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: +30% Attack Speed. +5% Critical Hit chance. Critical Hits cost no Stamina. Duration 12s.Manual unlock.
Manual: Swiftness Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
WitchcraftEquipped effect

Unholy Vitality

Regenerates Health after using Active Abilities. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Regenerates 10% of Health over 10 seconds.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Regenerates 15% of Health over 10 seconds.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Regenerates 20% Health. Heal 20% of dealt Damage from Critical Hits on enemies affected by Witchcraft Abilities.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Regenerates 25% Health. Heal 40% of dealt Damage from Critical Hits on enemies affected by Witchcraft Abilities. No Health cost for using Witchcraft Abilities when Health is below 30%.Manual unlock.
Manual: Unholy Vitality Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available
VampirismUtility

Voracious Bite

Restores Health by drinking target’s blood. This Ability doesn't take up a common slot in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Vampire
Ranks
4
Activation
1 Activation Charge

All ranks: 7 skill points · 4 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Restores 60% of Health Segment. Damage to target.
  2. Rank 2: Restores 80% of Health Segment. Damage to target.Corruption level 3.
  3. Rank 3: Restores 100% of Health Segment. Damage to target. +10% Claw Damage for 30s.Corruption level 8.
  4. Rank 4: Restores 120% of Health Segment. Damage to target. +25% Claw Damage for 60s. No Cooldown if you kill the target.Corruption level 14.
Ranks & requirements
SwordmasteryEquipped effect

Walking Fortress

Perfect Block restores portion of Activation Charge. This Ability works passively once equipped in the Active Abilities panel.

Form
Human & vampire
Ranks
4

All ranks: 7 skill points · 5 time segments

Rank effects and unlocks
  1. Rank 1: Restores 10% of Activation Charge.Manual unlock.
  2. Rank 2: Restores 15% of Activation Charge. -1s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after Directional Block or Perfect Block.Manual unlock.
  3. Rank 3: Restores 20% of Activation Charge. -1s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after Directional Block or Perfect Block.Manual unlock.
  4. Rank 4: Restores 25% of Activation Charge. -2s Cooldowns of Active Abilites after a Directional Block or a Perfect Block. -1 Activation Charge cost for the next Active Ability if used within 5s after a Perfect Block (minimum 1).Manual unlock.
Manual: Walking Fortress Manual
Ranks & requirements Manual available

Sources

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