Rune Slayer

Rune Slayer
2nd Job Transcendence
Name	Elsword
Class	Rune Slayer
Weapon	Great Sword, Rune Swords, Fire Magic, Runes
Age	16
Race	Human
Height	164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	56 kg (123 lb)
ESP Collection	Strength Skill Damage Increase
Class Tree	{{ }}
Release Date	12 November 2009 4 May 2011 6 July 2011 4 January 2012 31 July 2013
Transcendence Release Date	14 July 2016 28 September 2016 28 September 2016 28 September 2016 28 September 2016 14 December 2016
Statistics	Speed: Slow Average Fast Attack Range: Short Medium Long Difficulty: Easy Normal Hard Magical

“

I'll show you the power of runes!!

”

Rune Slayer

[A swordsman who mastered the power of Rune and Magic]
Incorporates the use of Runes to further develop his ability to
fight in close or long ranged battles.

[Sword Fire] Use this when you have a lot of enemies around you. You can also use this in midair and this skill has a wide range.

[Luna Blade] Use this when there are multiple enemies gathered around. This skill won't knock down your enemies so you can continue your combo. This skill also burns the enemy's MP in PvP.

[Phoenix Talon] Use this when you have a lot of MP or have enemies around you. You get a boost in MP regen after the skill is used.

[Sword Enchant] You get one of three elements while attacking: Fire, Water, Poison. If your weapon is attributed with one of those elements, you'll have strong synergy.

[Enchant Breaker] Lower the enemy's elemental resistance. This skill creates a good synergy effect with Rune Slayer's Elemental Attack abilities. Make sure to apply to the enemy at all times.

[Triple Saber] Pulls in nearby enemies and deal massive damage with large Rune Blades.

[Overs Geyser] This skill is useful against large monsters or mobs. You can continue to attack the enemy with the right movement.

[Magic Coating] Absorb magical projectiles when in Iron Body status. Use this skill to withstand magical barrages from enemies.

Background

• In-game Version
• Nexon Version

A swordsman who uses both his sword and rune magic to fight.

Using both sword aura and magic can be difficult as they are two completed different forms of mana.

To circumvent the inefficient method of containing two separate energy in one body, Elsword develops a way to imbue magic into his sword, and earns the title, Rune Slayer.

• Korean
• Translation

하나의 그릇에 검기와 마력을 함께 담으면 언젠가는 넘치는 법.
엘의 보석과의 동조라는 묘한 체질 덕분인지 모두 높은 경지에 이르렀지만 계속되는 성장을 통해 결국 한계에 부딪힌 엘소드. 마법에 대한 재능이 부족했던 것일까? 짧은 후회 끝에 엘소드는 자신의 선택을 부정하지 않겠다고 다짐한다.

"내가 결정한 길이야. 그러니 앞으로의 길도 내가 만들면 돼!"
검과 마법의 섬세한 균형감 사이에서 고민하던 엘소드는 고대 마법 문자 룬을 사용해 검에 마법을 담는 방법을 터득하게 된다.
두 힘의 조화를 이루어낸 엘소드는 마법 문자를 이용해 검술과 마법을 빠르게 연계하고 마법을 한층 더 강화시키는데 성공한다.

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Second Class Advancement

Completing the following advancement quest or using the Item Mall item: Rune Slayer's Mark will change your job to Rune Slayer.

Rune Slayer

Class ChangeRune Slayer 1/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Achieve Level 35 Complete your First Job Advancement Altera - Clear 'Nasod Foundry' 0/1 He is used to using both sword and magic. But as he faced new enemies, it was harder to battle against them. It wasn't just that he was facing stronger enemies, but it felt like he himself has stopped growing. Let's check if there's anything wrong with him with this battle. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 700 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} Class ChangeRune Slayer 2/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete Rune Slayer 1/5 Altera - Clear 'Altera Core' 0/1 After a couple of battles, Elsword came to a conclusion that he has reached a wall. Perhaps it was obvious as he was trying to contain both sword aura and mana in one container. After a short regret, Elsword shook his head. This was his own path that he chose. Though he may not have been truly gifted, he did not want to deny this choice he made. If there's no path, he can forge one. Just like when he first discovered his talent, perhaps hints can be found in the battlefield. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 6,900 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} Class ChangeRune Slayer 3/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete Rune Slayer 2/5 Talk to Allegro in Feita Village As he battles against the Nasods, Elsword realizes that what he needs is balance. A careful balance would enable him to utilize his limited container more effectively. But for that, he needed a new method that did not exist before. 'Magic usually requires language to activate, but when you fight face-to-face, it's hard to focus enough to speak, right? Why don't you try using magic circles or symbols that don't require you to say anything?' Though she nags a lot, you can always rely on Aisha for magic advice. Let's find Allegro, as he knows some magic runes. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 7,600 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} Class ChangeRune Slayer 4/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete Rune Slayer 3/5 Feita - Clear 'Shrine of Dedication Entrance' 0/1 Allegro was using methods that maximize efficiency such as drawing ancient runes to create magic circles, or temporarily making his weapon stronger. With this method he can chain his sword technique with magic and make the magic itself much stronger. Let's revise the ancient runes that Allegro taught and apply them in battle. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 700 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} Class ChangeRune Slayer 5/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete Rune Slayer 4/5 Feita - Clear 'Underground Chapel' 0/1 After many trials and errors, Elsword finally manages to imbue magic to his sword using runes. The only thing left is finding a careful balance between his sword and magic. Let's defeat more enemies to find the perfect balance and become an even more powerful magic swordsman. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 8,000 2nd Job Change Promotion Cube x1 N/A EXP 14,600 [Cobo] 2nd Job Useful Items Cube x1 N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }}

You can Transcend at Lv 70.

Skill Tree

Skills			Passives	Locked
					Level 35
					Level 40
					Level 45
					Level 50
					Level 55
					Level 60
					Level 65
Transcendence
					Level 70
					Level 80
					Level 90
					Level 95

• 2nd Job Skill Traits unlocked at Level 70.
• 2nd Job Final Enhanced Skill unlocked upon Transcending.
• Transcendence Skill Traits unlocked at Level 99.
• Transcendence Final Enhanced Skill unlocked upon advancing to 3rd job class.

Additional Combos

 : All damage values for new and preexisting combos receive a 1.1x multiplier during 2nd job.

Image	Description	Damage
	Runes All fireballs used in combos are replaced with runes. 's runes have infinite piercing unlike Magic Knight's fireball.
↳	Exploding Rune Changes the fireball in Magic Knight's to a rune. The rune has a heavier hitstun and doesn't launch enemies as high. If fully charged, the rune will not launch grounded opponents.	287% Phy. Damage 303% Mag. Damage (4 MP) 394% ~ 592% Mag. Damage
↳	Aerial Rune Changes the fireball in Magic Knight's combo to a rune. The rune will remain in place until an additional is pressed, firing it down at a 45° angle, covering a moderate distance. The rune can be absorbed but not reflected and can pierce twice. It is possible to dash cancel the combo after the first , allowing you to repeat the combo and remain in the air indefinitely. Video	299% Phy. Damage 341% Mag. Damage (4 MP) 436% Mag. Damage
	Flame Swing Modifies Elsword's , engulfing the last two slashes in flames. The flames do magical damage and the final no longer knocks down, now doing hitstun. Elsword's can no longer be performed. Note that the flame slashes are both Vitality and Destruction: The flames are Destruction, the slashes are Vitality.	149% Phy. Damage 183% Phy. Damage 76% Phy. Damage + 107% Mag. Damage x2 76% Phy. Damage + 93% Mag. Damage x4
	Launch Burst After launching with , explode a rune beneath the enemy to launch them up once more. The rune can be delayed for a short time by holding down . If fully charged, the rune will not launch grounded opponents.	318% Phy. Damage 394% ~ 592% Mag. Damage

Updates

Date		Changes
KR	NA
02/14/2013	-	▲ Movement delay after 's final input decreased and launch height decreased. ▲ Removed hang time after and added the ability to dash cancel the combo.
07/09/2015	-	Fixed issue where 's final input would appear later if the command was interrupted.
07/23/2015	12/16/2015	▲ Added new combo. ▲ Modified : Third and final input are now engulfed in flames.
11/16/2016	-	▼ Rune size in decreased.

Skills

Hyper Active Shining Rune Buster Ultimate Secret Manual is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Ultimate Skill Quest or Item Mall.

Special Active Phoenix Talon Enchant Dash Lodestar Luna Blade Camilla's Secret Manual (Advanced) is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Advanced Training Skill Quest or Item Mall. Rune Field Splash Explosion

Active Fire Rune Magic Counter

Passive Sword Enchant Rune Mastery Magic Proficiency Camilla's Secret Manual (Expert) is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Expert Training Skill Quest or Item Mall.

Transcendence

Transcendence Advancement

Completing the following advancement quest or using the Item Mall item: Book of Transcendence: God's Will will advance to your Transcendent 2nd job.

Rune Slayer

TranscendenceLimit Break 1/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Achieve level 70 Complete your Second Job Advancement Clear 3 dungeons in your level range (excluding Ruben/Event Dungeon/Guild Mini Game/Guild Expedition/Ereda Island/Dimension of Sinister Intent/Twisted Time and Space - Fahrmann's Peak/Henir's Time and Space/Gate of Darkness/Add's Energy Fusion Theory) [Book of Transcendence] - Intro Many seek power, but it's not easy to acquire one. Among those that seek power, the El Masters have achieved theirs in a unique way. Each El Master has overcome their limits using their innate abilities. This book, specifically, will be narrating the power of transcendence, a power that was developed and used by the Earth Master. Power of Transcendence is given to those that overcome their limits, no matter their origin. First, one should prove their worth. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 0 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} TranscendenceLimit Break 2/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete the quest Limit Break 1/5 Collect Symbol of Resolve (Sander, Lanox, Atlas, Elysion dungeons) 0/3 [Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 1 Those who seek power must first look and see if they are properly prepared. A powerful body obtained through regular training is important, one's resolve to face difficult trials is more important. Your firm resolve and belief in yourself will materialize Symbol of Resolve. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 0 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} TranscendenceLimit Break 3/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete the quest Limit Break 2/5 Collect Symbols of Determination (Sander, Lanox, Atlas, Elysion dungeons) 0/3 [Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 2 Transcendence is the power to overcome your limits. You must undergo trials in order to find the key to do so. Though a proven method is to throw yourself in danger, you need the determination to turn those dangerous situations into an opportunity. Your unshaken determination will materialize as Symbol of Determination. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 0 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} TranscendenceLimit Break 4/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete the quest Limit Break 3/5 Collect Symbol of Purpose from Secret Dungeons 0/1 [Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 3 Those seeking the power of transcendence will face many trials. When you lose yourself in face of these trials, you must remember your goal, your purpose. Your single minded focus in showing your purpose will materialize as Symbol of Purpose and put you closer to transcendence. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 N/A N/A EXP 0 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }} TranscendenceLimit Break 5/5 {{ Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives Description Complete the quest Limit Break 4/5 Clear 5 Secret Dungeons 0/5 [Book of Transcendence] - Chapter 4 Those who have faced their limits, now you will face the final trial. Only those who overcome their own limitations are truly worthy of power. You will now face transcendence, but remember, those who found the end, will soon find themselves a new beginning. Overcome your limits and prove your worth. Then, the power of transcendence will reside in you. Rewards Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards ED 0 [Cobo] Transcendence Useful Items Cube N/A EXP 0 N/A N/A AP 0 N/A N/A }}

Skills

Special Active Triple Saber Overs Geyser Extreme Rune Buster

Active Enchant Breaker

Passive Awakened Will: Rune Slayer Awakened One Forbidden Secret Manual (I) is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Sealed Power Skill Quest or Item Mall. Magic Coating Forbidden Secret Manual (II) is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Power of Transcendence Skill Quest or Item Mall.

Gallery

Full Gallery: Elsword/Gallery

Artwork

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  Rune Slayer's portrait, illustrated by RESS

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  Full body skill cut-in, illustrated by 흑주돈

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  Full body Cash Shop cut-in, illustrated by Hwansang

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  Rune Slayer's Pizza Hut promotional artwork.

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  Chibi artwork.

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  Rune Slayer's Transcendence Skill Cut-in.

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  Rune Slayer's Transcendence Awakening Cut-in.

Miscellaneous

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  Idle pose and Promotional avatar.

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  Ready animation.

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  Animated Cash Shop Cut-in.

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  Rune Slayer's Teaser poster shown alongside Lord Knight.

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  Old Promo avatar.

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  Old 3D models of Rune Slayer.

Tips and Details

• Strangely, Rune Slayer's >>ZZX combo does not have increased damage on an enemy affected by his Magic Chain passive, despite the former being a magical attack.
• Unlike most other magical projectiles, Rune Slayer's Runes cannot be reflected completely. The runes will still go past enemies but will not deal damage if reflected.
  • Allies behind will receive damage from 'reflected' rune.

Trivia

• In his concept art, his initial design was rejected as it had too many similarities to Magic Knight. They then completely redesign his outfit and personality to be more rugged and laid-back rather than knightly and serious like Lord Knight.
• On Rune Slayer's runes, text reading "The Time Is Now" can be seen under the main symbol in small text.
• Despite Sword Fire being moved to Magic Knight and Lodestar taking its place, it is still listed as one of Rune Slayer's Primary Skills.

Alternative Names

Server	Name	Translation
South Korea	룬 슬레이어	Rune Slayer
Japan	ルーンスレイヤー	Rune Slayer
Taiwan (Traditional Chinese)	符文殺手	Rune Slayer
China (Simplified Chinese)	符文杀手	Rune Slayer
Germany	Runenritter	Rune Knight
Spain	Caballero Runico	Rune Knight
France	Chevalier runique	Rune Knight
Italy	Cavaliere delle Rune	Rune Knight
Poland	Rycerz Runiczny	Rune Knight
United Kingdom	Rune Knight
Thailand	นักดาบรูน	Rune Knight
Brazil	Cavaleiro Rúnico	Rune Knight

Characters

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