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Lost Ark New Class 'Guardian Knight' Teaser Analysis: Transformation & Head Character?
Posh analyzes the Lost Ark new class 'Guardian Knight' teaser, suggesting two possibilities: Transformation character (Demonic Impulse, Legacy) and Head character (Destroyer) styles. Cooldown reduction is important for transformation characters, and it is disappointing that there is still a lack of information about head characters. The key is to use normal skills and manifestation skills to fill the gauge, and repeat the cycle of using incarnation skills after transformation.
Characteristics of transformation characters:
Characteristics of transformation characters:
It is mentioned that Smilegate has recently favored cycles that maximize cooldown reduction.
1. 🤔 'Guardian Knight' Teaser Analysis: Transformation vs. Head Character?
- ✅ Brainstorming analysis based on the new class 'Guardian Knight' teaser
- ✅ Two main styles expected: Transformation character (Demonic Impulse, Legacy) or Head character (Destroyer)
Characteristics of transformation characters:
- ✅ Few skill coefficients, limited skill arrangement
- ✅ Cooldown reduction is the key element
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1. 🤔 'Guardian Knight' Teaser Analysis: Transformation vs. Head Character?
- ✅ Brainstorming analysis based on the new class 'Guardian Knight' teaser
- ✅ Two main styles expected: Transformation character (Demonic Impulse, Legacy) or Head character (Destroyer)
Characteristics of transformation characters:
- ✅ Few skill coefficients, limited skill arrangement
- ✅ Cooldown reduction is the key element
00:33 - 01:05
2. 🔄 In-depth Analysis of Transformation Characters: Skill Utilization and Cooldown Management
Transformation characters use 8 skills in transformation state, and cooldown reduction is key.
01:06 - 01:33
3. ⚔️ Head Character Prospects: Disappointment Due to Lack of Information
Head characters are expected to be similar to Destroyer, but expresses disappointment due to lack of information. It is mentioned that it is difficult to judge based only on the currently released information that 3 Self Defense skills can be used for 5 seconds.
01:34 - 01:56
4. 🔮 Initial Release OP Character Prediction: Balance Adjustment After 6 Months?
Regardless of the style of release, it is expected that the new character is likely to be an OP character for 6 months after release.
01:57 - 03:44
5. ✨ Guardian Knight Skill Mechanism Analysis: Orb System and Transformation Linkage
- ✅ Orbs are charged when using green skills
- ✅ Orbs are consumed and damage is increased when using red skills before transformation
- ✅ Maximum orb slots are reduced when using red skills (overload)
- ✅ Overload is released and orbs are automatically charged upon transformation
- ✅ Manifestation Skill (before transformation) -> Incarnation Skill (after transformation) conversion
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6. ⚙️ Core Operation Method: Maximizing 1 Transformation 2 Cycle Cooldown Reduction
- ✅ 'Heir of Apha' stacks are accumulated when using orbs
- ✅ Incarnation/Normal skill cooldown reduction (-24 seconds) at 20 stacks
- ✅ Use Normal/Manifestation skills -> 100% gauge -> Transformation -> Use Incarnation skills (20 stacks) -> Inferno Burst -> Repeat Incarnation skills
- ✅ 1 Transformation 2 Cycle operation
- ✅ Normal skill/Manifestation skill cooldown recovery after transformation release
It is mentioned that Smilegate has recently favored cycles that maximize cooldown reduction.
05:23 - 06:03
7. ⚖️ Suppression vs. Impulse: Release Version Prospects and Need for Additional Information
Based on the currently released information, Impulse (cooldown reduction) seems better than Suppression. It is questionable whether Suppression will be differentiated from Destroyer, and it is mentioned that it is necessary to additionally check Ark Pass information.