What it does
Damages and knocks down a target; uses a different motion against control-immune targets.
Recommended Specialty
Group PvE Dungeon first choice · select only when unlocked.
Show selected options by activity & level →Specialty · first pickAbsorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity
Improve recovery when incoming damage limits uptime.
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Total 8 · 1 slot
1 Absorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity
Total 12 · 2 slots
1 Absorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity3 Adds 2 additional strikes
Total 16 · 2 slots
1 Absorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity5 Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-Hit
Total 20 · 3 slots
1 Absorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity5 Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-Hit3 Adds 2 additional strikes
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Read it in context
This is a short functional summary of the reference-client guide entry. Trigger conditions, available specializations and rank-dependent values should be checked in the current client before investing.
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How to use it
Creates an 
Upgrade milestones
- Early sustain options: Absorption can reduce downtime while learning.