Shadow Formation

Shadow Formation
Type:	Active Skill
Levels:	5, selectable
Cast Delay:	None
Cooldown:	None
Duration:	[20 + (Skill Level * 10)] seconds
Target:	Player
Range:	5 cells
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Prerequisites
(Rogue) Stalk Lv. 5

Shadow Formation (Alt: Shadow Formation) is a 3^rd class active skill available as Shadow Chaser.

Effect

Redirects any damage the caster receives to the player targeted by Shadow Form. Automatically cancels after a fixed number of hits redirected, detecting skill is used, or when targeted player moves out of range.

Level	Hits	Sp Drain	Duration
1	5	10/sec	30s
2	6	9/sec	40s
3	7	8/sec	50s
4	8	7/sec	60s
5	9	6/sec	70 s

Notes

• This skill cannot be used on monsters.
• Can be used on Players while they are in a Manhole
• Cannot use any skills or items while you are in Shadow Form.
• Shadow form is canceled if the range between player and target is greater than 10 cells.
• Cannot be dispelled, therefore can only removal methods are: target move out of range, insufficient SP upkeep, exceed the hit count, a detecting skill is used and/or duration ends.
• If you receive damage, and pass it onto another character that has Shield Reflect or reflect gear, if you are in melee range of them, some damage will be reflected back to you.
• If you are using Shadow Form on someone that has Defending Aura, any ranged damage used on you WILL be reduced by defending aura. Thus, the shadow formed target will receive less damage.
  • You can always divest their Shield first or Masquerade-Weakness, to avoid this situation.
• If you are Shadow Forming a player who is protected by Sacrifice, it will bypass Sacrifice and hit them, instead of the Crusader/Paladin/Royal Guard.
  • However, they will still receive the benefits of Defending Aura / Shield Reflect and the damage you deal will be reflected back to you.
• If you have a status ailment, ie, Burning, it will bypass your Shadow Form and continue to hit you.
• You can be immobilized by skills like Warg Bite while in Shadow Form.
  • Avoid such scenarios as you cannot move, use skills, or items until Shadow Form ends.