Keywords
Every term in the game's own glossary, each with its own page: the in-game definition, the Codex's explanation, the Detailed Stats lines, and every trait that uses it Datamined.
Mechanics and effects
Adjacent AugmentConnected augments equipped in adjoining augment slots20 itemsAilment ConsumptionRemove Ailments from an enemy to instantly deal all remaining Ailment damageCodex · 16 itemsAilment PowerIncreases the total damage dealt by an ailment16 itemsAilmentsNegative effects applied to enemies that vary depending on elementCodex · 70 itemsArchon FuryPowerful activated state where you are immune to damage and gain extra abilitiesCodex · 43 itemsArcing Shield ThrowThrow your Shield in an arc and hit multiple targetsCodexBanner TraitsBanner traits are only active while within the Banner Aura7 itemsBattle ChargesCharges that increase Takedown and Breach damage1 itemBlade ThrowGreatsword Southern TechniqueBleedPhysical ailment. Deals damage over time and the enemy takes more damage.12 itemsBlessing of EnduranceReduces damage taken10 itemsBlessing of HasteIncreases your movement and attack speedBlessing of InfusionYour attacks have a chance to inflict Ailments9 itemsBlessing of LuckIncreases your Critical Hit chance10 itemsBlessing of PowerIncreases your damage10 itemsBlessingsBlessings of Power, Endurance, Luck, and InfusionCodex · 2 itemsBlindEmit a flash of light that stuns nearby enemiesCodex · 14 itemsBlockUse your Shield to Block incoming attacksCodexBreachBuild up Breach damage to stun an enemyCodex · 31 itemsBreach DamageSecondary damage dealt by your attacks that can stun the enemyCharged Heavy AttackHold Heavy Attack then release to deal increased damageCharged Shield ThrowHold your Shield Throw to charge it up and deal increased damageCodexChargesStackable bonuses that expire after 10 seconds. Duration resets when you gain another charge.Codex · 3 itemsChillWater ailment. Deals damage over time and slows the enemy.9 itemsConcussive SmashWarhammer Northern TechniqueCritical HitAll attacks have a chance to become a Critical Hit and deal bonus damageCodex · 35 itemsCurseVoid ailment. Deals damage over time and the enemy deals less damage.8 itemsCursed ItemsComplete item objectives to remove its CursesCodex · 74 itemsDeathblowDefeat an enemy by hitting a WeakpointCodex · 9 itemsDoom TagCritical Hit damage dealt to the tagged enemy is stored then unleashed as a shockwave1 itemDueling ChargesCharges that increase Weakpoint damage1 itemEvadeDodge enemy attacks and avoid getting hitCodexEvasive SlideEvade a second time to perform a slide maneuverCodexExplosive WaveTime an attack when you catch your Shield Throw to unleash a shockwaveCodexFlame ChargesCharges that increase Weapon Technique Fire damage1 itemFrost ChargesCharges that increase Water damage1 itemGreater Blessing of EnduranceGreatly reduces damage taken7 itemsGreater Blessing of InfusionYour attacks have a high chance to inflict Ailments3 itemsGreater Blessing of LuckGreatly increases your Critical Hit chance5 itemsGreater Blessing of PowerGreatly increases your damage3 itemsGreater Mark of FragilityGreatly increases damage dealt to the marked enemy1 itemGreater Mark of LeechingRestore a great amount of Health whenever you hit the marked enemyGreater Mark of WeaknessThe marked enemy deals significantly less damage1 itemHealth RecoveryIncreases the amount of Health restored6 itemsHeavy AttackWeapon attack that deals increased Breach damage and can deal Soulshatter damageIgniteFire ailment. Deals damage over time quickly.13 itemsInner FocusDual Blades Northern TechniqueInvulnerableImmune to damage4 itemsJavelin ThrowPolearm Southern TechniqueLeaping Shield BashPerform a Heavy Attack while sprinting to hit with your ShieldLife Stone TraitsLife stone traits are only active for a short time after the Life Stone is used16 itemsLife Stone TraitsGain these traits for a short time after the Life Stone is used to restore HealthLight AttackBasic weapon attack that applies Soulshatter BuildupLightning ChargesCharges that can be expended to deal Air damage to nearby enemies1 itemMark of FragilityIncreases damage dealt to the marked enemy16 itemsMark of LeechingRestore Health whenever you hit the marked enemy11 itemsMark of WeaknessThe marked enemy deals less damage15 itemsMarked EnemyAn enemy afflicted with a Mark of Fragility, Mark of Weakness, or Mark of Leeching15 itemsMarksDetrimental effects applied to enemiesCodexMortal CoilDual Blades Southern TechniqueMortal Strike ChargesCharges that increase Critical Hit damage1 itemNorthern TechniqueWeapon Technique that applies Soulshatter BuildupOrbsOrbs explode when hit with a Weapon Technique or when you Evade through themOverhealthBonus Health that degenerates over timeCodex · 37 itemsOverhealth RetentionSlows the rate of Overhealth degeneration7 itemsParryTime your Block correctly to stun the enemy or reflect a projectileCodexPetrifying SlamSlam the ground to deal area damage and petrify enemies Breached by the attackCodexPoisonEarth ailment. Deals damage over a long period of time.9 itemsPolarity AttackCharge then swap your weapon to unleash a shockwave and increase weapon damageCodex · 58 itemsPolarizedYou are Polarized while you have the weapon damage bonus from a Polarity Attack4 itemsPolearm SlamPolearm Northern TechniquePrimary AttributeAttribute you have more of than any otherPrimed Petrifying SlamFollowup slam performed after a Petrifying Slam if your Shield is PrimedQuickturnTurn around quicklyQuickturn AttackThrow daggers at up to 2 enemies after you QuickturnRampageHit enemies quickly to enter a temporarty state where you deal bonus damageCodex · 19 itemsRed Power AttackPowerful enemy attack that cannot be blocked or parried1 itemResistanceReduces damage taken of a specific damage type. Capped at 50%.Codex · 15 itemsResistance CapMaximum amount of resistance allowed for each damage typeRushing StrikeLight Attack while sprintingCodexSentinelSummoned statue with a powerful beam attack4 itemsShatter TagSoulshatter the tagged enemy to unleash a shockwave1 itemShield AbilityAbility that costs Shield Charge to use3 itemsShield BashHit an enemy with your Shield to deal damage and knock them downShield PrimeBlock or Parry to charge up your Shield, then reflect damage when you ParryCodex · 1 itemShield ThrowThrow your Shield to hit targets at rangeCodexShockAir ailment. Deals damage over time and enemy takes more Breach damage.13 itemsSiphonCharge up to steal enemy Health. If this defeats a minor enemy summon a copy.SoulshatterDefeat an enemy by dealing Soulshatter DamageCodex · 37 itemsSoulshatter BuildupEnemy Health that can be consumed to inflict Soulshatter Damage18 itemsSoulshatter DamageDamage inflicted by consuming Soulshatter Buildup13 itemsSouthern TechniqueWeapon Technique that can deal Soulshatter DamageSpectral BlowTime an attack when your Shield Throw hits an enemy to dash attack your targetCodexSpectral FlurryLongsword Northern TechniqueSpectral TakedownPerform a special Takedown after defeating an enemy with a Weapon TechniqueSpinning BlastShield attack that can interrupt Red Power AttacksCodexSpiral TechniqueLongsword Southern TechniqueStasisEnemy is temporarily incapacitated. Ends if the enemy takes damage.Codex · 12 itemsStatic ChargeWhen Shock expires, deal damage to all enemies in the area based on the amount of chargeSundering SlamSlam the ground to cause nearby enemies to take additional damageCodexTakedownPowerful attack that can be performed against vulnerable enemiesCodexTime BubbleArea where enemy movement and attacks are slowedTiming AttackAttacks performed at specific moments in time3 itemsUninterruptibleThis attack cannot be interrupted by enemy attacksUnstoppable ForceWarhammer Southern TechniqueVengeance MeterBuild up charge in your meter, then expend it to perform a powerful ability7 itemsVoid ChargesCharges that increase Curse powerWeakpointVulnerable spot on the enemy that is revealed after they attackCodex · 39 itemsWeakpoint ChargesCharges that increase Weakpoint damageWeapon TechniqueCombat abilities unique to each weapon type. Your Northern and Southern Techniques.Codex · 69 itemsWhirlwindGreatsword Northern Technique
Controls
Keywords that name a button input.
Arcing Shield ThrowPress [L1]+[circle] to throw your Shield in an arc and hit multiple targetsCodexBlade ThrowPress [L2]+[R2] to perform the Greatsword Southern TechniqueBlockHold [L1] to Block incoming attacksCodex · 1 itemCharged Heavy AttackHold [R2] to charge up your Heavy Attack12 itemsCharged Shield ThrowHold [L1]+[R2] to charge up your Shield ThrowCodex · 1 itemConcussive SmashPress [L2]+[R1] to perform the Warhammer Northern TechniqueEvadePress [cross] to dodge enemy attacksCodex · 6 itemsEvasive SlidePress [cross] while Evading to perform a slide maneuverCodexExplosive WavePress [L1] when you catch your Shield Throw to unleash a shockwaveCodexHeavy AttackAttack that deals increased Breach damage and can deal Soulshatter Damage1 itemInner FocusPress [L2]+[R1] to perform the Dual Blades Northern Technique9 itemsJavelin ThrowPress [L2]+[R2] to perform the Polearm Southern TechniqueLeaping Shield BashPress [R2] while sprinting to hit with your ShieldLight AttackStandard attack that applies Soulshatter Buildup4 itemsMortal CoilPress [L2]+[R2] to perform the Dual Blades Southern TechniqueNorthern TechniquePress [L2]+[R1] to perform a Weapon Technique that applies Soulshatter Buildup19 itemsParryAt the right moment, press [L1] to Block and stun the enemy or reflect a projectileCodex · 13 itemsPetrifying SlamPress [L1]+[cross] to slam the ground and petrify enemies Breached by the attackCodex · 8 itemsPolearm SlamPress [L2]+[R1] to perform the Polearm Northern TechniquePrimed Petrifying SlamIf your Shield is Primed, press [L1] after a Petrifying Slam to slam againQuickturnPress [dpad-down] to quickly turn aroundQuickturn AttackPress [dpad-down] to Quickturn and throw daggers at up to 2 enemiesRushing StrikePress [R1] while sprintingCodex · 3 itemsShield BashPress [L1]+[R1] to hit an enemy with your Shield and knock them down1 itemShield ThrowPress [L1]+[R2] to throw your Shield and hit targets at rangeCodex · 15 itemsSiphonHold [L2]+[square] to drain enemy HealthSouthern TechniquePress [L2]+[R2] to perform a Weapon Technique that deals Soulshatter Damage19 itemsSpectral BlowPress [L1] when your Shield Throw hits an enemy to dash-attack your targetCodex · 3 itemsSpectral FlurryPress [L2]+[R1] to perform the Longsword Northern TechniqueSpectral TakedownPress [L2] + [R3] to perform a Takedown after defeating an enemy with a Weapon Technique1 itemSpinning BlastPress [L1],[L1] to perform a Shield attack that interrupts Red Power AttacksCodexSpiral TechniquePress [L2]+[R2] to perform the Longsword Southern TechniqueSundering SlamPress [L2]+[circle] to slam the ground causing nearby enemies to take additional damageCodex · 4 itemsTakedownPress [R3] to perform a powerful attack against vulnerable enemiesCodex · 21 itemsUnstoppable ForcePress [L2]+[R2] to perform the Warhammer Southern TechniqueWhirlwindPress [L2]+[R1] to perform the Greatsword Northern Technique
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