The Mage's Elemental Staff perk tree has 59 perks: 26 active skills, 27 passives and 6 stat bonuses. 17 are open from the start; the rest cost Trait Points (92 for the whole tree, our count).
An elemental spellcaster who wields fire and lightning from afar. They charge skills to increase damage and protect themselves with magic barriers.
Traits: Retains previously cast skills to chain powerful combos, and Channels arcane power to summon devastating shooting stars.
Point at a perk or tap it for its card. Each number is its cost in Trait Points; perks without one are open from the start. Swipe the tree sideways to see all of it.
The game's own previews from the perk window. Point at one, or tap it, to play.
Each perk with the game's own words: how to use it (its keys), what it does, what it needs and what it costs.
Open from the start
Light Attack → Light Attack → Light AttackAttacks a single target up to three times and increases the enemy's Burn gauge. Can move while attacking.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Retain
(At Fire Incantation charge Lv. 3) Release Light AttackSummons a wall of fire that deals damage to enemies within range and inflicts Stagger. While active, the wall continuously deals damage to nearby enemies. Increases the enemy's Burn gauge, and combos into Fire Blast.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Retain
(At Lightning Incantation charge Lv. 3) Release Heavy AttackConjures a storm that calls down lightning bolts across a wide area, repeatedly striking enemies within its area of effect. Increases the enemy's Shock gauge, and combos into Lightning Blast.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start
Heavy AttackAttacks a single target. Breaks the enemy's guard stance on hit and increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Guard Break: Bypasses enemy blocks and parries, dealing damage and breaking their guard. Skills with this effect cause your character to glow red.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start · needs Ignition or Lightning Bolt
→ Light Attack or Heavy AttackLeaps into the air and deals lightning damage upon landing.
2 Trait Points · needs Elemental Overload
Heavy Attack → Heavy AttackHitting a Shocked target with Lightning Bolt grants Bolt Sequence for 3 seconds.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Bolt Sequence
Retained Lightning Pillar → Heavy AttackPerforms Lightning Surge after casting a retained Lightning Pillar. Calls down lightning that inflicts Knockback and increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start
Hold Light AttackCasts various fire spells based on the charge level. Charges up to two levels, with each level triggering a different spell.
Open from the start · needs Fire Incantation
(At Fire Incantation charge Lv. 1) Release Light AttackUnleashes a succession of flaming orbs. The third Flaming Blossom inflicts Stagger on hit. Increases the enemy's Burn gauge.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Lightning Surge
Retained Flaming Blossom → Light AttackActivates after casting a retained Flaming Blossom. Inflicts Knockback and increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start · needs Fire Incantation
(At Fire Incantation charge Lv. 2) Release Light AttackDeals damage to enemies in a straight line ahead and inflicts Knockback. Increases the enemies' Burn gauges.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start · needs Fire Incantation
Flaming Blossom or Flamethrower → Light AttackCombos from Flaming Blossom and Flamethrower. Instantly strikes a target within range, dealing damage to nearby enemies and increasing their Burn gauges.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
1 Trait Point · needs Flaming Blossom - Channel
Staggering an enemy with the third Flaming Blossom grants 1 use of Piercing Blaze for 10 seconds. Pierces enemies, dealing increased damage to those with HP at 50% or below or those afflicted with Burn, and even greater damage if both conditions are met. Cannot inflict Burn.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Open from the start
Hold Heavy AttackCasts various lightning spells based on the charge level. Charges up to two levels, with each level triggering a different spell.
Open from the start · needs Lightning Incantation
(At Lightning Incantation charge Lv. 1) Release Heavy AttackCalls down a series of lightning bolts, inflicting Stagger. Strikes a target repeatedly. Increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start · needs Lightning Incantation
(At Lightning Incantation charge Lv. 2) Release Heavy AttackCasts a spear of lightning in the aimed direction and inflicts Stagger. Increases the enemy's Shock gauge.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start · needs Lightning Incantation
Lightning Pillar or Lightning Spear → Heavy AttackCombos from Lightning Pillar and Lightning Spear. Instantly strikes a target within range, dealing damage to nearby enemies and increasing their Shock gauges.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start
Block → BlockFires homing mana bullets at the enemy. Can move while attacking.
2 Trait Points · needs Elemental Celerity
Activates after using a retained Lightning Spear. Strikes the target with three bolts of lightning and deals increased damage to Shocked enemies. Does not inflict Shock.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Open from the start
EvadeDodges a short distance to evade enemy attacks.
Open from the start · needs Evade
Evade → EvadePerforms a long-distance evade at a high SP cost. (5 second cooldown)
Open from the start · needs Blink
Evade → Evade → Light AttackAfter Blink, immediately casts Flaming Blossom at an increased SP cost.
Open from the start · needs Blink
Evade → Evade → Heavy AttackAfter Blink, immediately casts Lightning Pillar at an increased SP cost.
3 Trait Points · needs Swift Thunder
(After Retaining Shooting Star) BlockGrants Energy Core when casting a retained spell. The number of Energy Core stacks gained depends on the retained skill. Flaming Blossom, Lightning Pillar: 1 stack Flamethrower, Lightning Spear: 2 stacks Wall of Fire, Lightning Storm: 5 stacks At 10 stacks, retains Shooting Star, which deals massive damage over a wide area and inflicts Knockdown.
Knockdown: Triggers when affected by Stagger, Fatal Strike, or Ambush. Special attacks can be used against downed targets.
3 Trait Points · needs Lightning Volley · pick one with Overcharged Mana Blast
While Wall of Fire is retained, casting Lightning Storm or Lightning Blast retains Flame Shower. Using the retained skill deals continuous damage over a wide area. Increases the enemy's Burn gauge, but does not grant Energy Core stacks.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
3 Trait Points · needs Lightning Volley · pick one with Flame Shower
Block → Block → BlockCombos from Mana Blast. Deals damage and inflicts Knockback to enemies within range. (15 second cooldown)
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Open from the start
Allows you to equip this weapon type.
1 Trait Point · needs Elemental Staff Proficiency
Block to cast a retained skillCasting Fire Blast or Lightning Blast saves the previously cast skill for a short time. Saved skills can be cast instantly without chanting, but consume additional SP. Saved skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Incantation: Cast various fire and lightning spells based on the charge level. Can be charged up to three levels, with each level triggering a different spell.
2 Trait Points · needs Wall of Fire or Lightning Storm
(While charging a skill) BlockDuring Lv. 1 or Lv. 2 casting, press [Block] to immediately cast the next-tier skill without charging at an increased SP cost. Each spell applies its own Elemental Overload cooldown. Flamethrower, Lightning Spear: 25 seconds Wall of Fire, Lightning Storm: 40 seconds
Incantation: Cast various fire and lightning spells based on the charge level. Can be charged up to three levels, with each level triggering a different spell.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
1 Trait Point · needs Bolt Sequence
Fire Incantation → Heavy Attack Lightning Incantation → Light AttackFire Incantation enables Lightning Blast. Lightning Incantation enables Fire Blast. Fire Blast or Lightning Blast is imbued with the attribute of the previously used skill through Retain. These attacks consume less SP and deals increased damage.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
2 Trait Points · needs Dual Resonance
After Flaming Blossom or Lightning Pillar, Fire Blast or Lightning Blast can be cast once more. You can move while casting, and Dual Resonance becomes available.
1 Trait Point · needs Rekindled Ember · pick one with Control - Lightning Storm
Reduces the SP cost of Wall of Fire.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
1 Trait Point · needs Rekindled Ember · pick one with Control - Wall of Fire
Reduces the SP cost of Lightning Storm.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
1 Trait Point · needs Overload - Flamethrower or Overload - Lightning Spear
Magic Amplification +50
1 Trait Point · needs Lightning Pillar - Flurry
Critical hits with Lightning Pillar - Flurry reset the cooldown of Lightning Spear cast with Elemental Overload.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
2 Trait Points · needs Magic Amplification
A retained Flaming Blossom explodes shortly after hitting a target, inflicting Stagger on nearby enemies. The explosion increases the enemy's Burn gauge, and triggers Piercing Blaze.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
2 Trait Points · needs Piercing Blaze or Lightning Pillar - Amplify
Fully restores SP after upon Burn or Shock. Activates once every 5 seconds.
Burn: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 4 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
2 Trait Points · needs Volatile Flame
Retained Lightning Pillar triggers additional lightning strikes.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
2 Trait Points · needs Arcane Fount
Wall of Fire summons a blazing cross instead of a single wall.
1 Trait Point · needs Shooting Star
Killing an enemy with Shooting Star resets the cooldown of Wall of Fire cast with Elemental Overload.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
2 Trait Points · needs Titan Thunder
Grants Stagger Immunity while using Fire Incantation or Lightning Incantation. Does not grant immunity to Knockdown or Knockback.
Stagger Immunity: Grants immunity to Stagger when casting skills. Does not prevent status effects.
2 Trait Points · needs Blazing Thunderstorm · pick one with Lightning Speed
Casting Fire Blast after Wall of Fire or Lightning Storm additionally creates a Wall of Fire.
2 Trait Points · needs Blazing Thunderstorm · pick one with Immolation
Increases Ignition's attack speed and increases the enemy's Shock gauge. Ignition's third hit increases Crit Hit Rate for 20 seconds, and pressing [Heavy Attack] instantly casts Lightning Pillar.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
2 Trait Points · needs Flame Shower
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity for 8 seconds upon using Flamethrower, Wall of Fire, or Flame Shower. Ends when you swap weapons.
2 Trait Points · needs Overcharged Mana Blast
Retains Lightning Spear after using Overcharged Mana Blast.
Retain: After casting a skill, using Fire Blast or Lightning Blast stores the previously cast skill for a short time. Retained skills can be cast instantly without chanting at an increased SP cost. Retained skills cannot combo into Fire Blast or Lightning Blast.
3 Trait Points · needs Control - Wall of Fire
Reduces the SP cost of Flamethrower when cast via Elemental Overload.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
3 Trait Points · needs Control - Lightning Storm
Lightning Spear cast via Elemental Overload requires no aiming and homes in on its target.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
3 Trait Points · needs Fire ATK · pick one with Lightning Pillar - Flurry
Increases the attack speed ofFlaming Blossom, and Flaming Blossom's third shot deals increased damage.
3 Trait Points · needs Fire ATK · pick one with Flaming Blossom - Channel
Lightning Pillar calls down another bolt of lightning at the same location after a short delay.
3 Trait Points · needs Ashes to Ashes
Flamethrower or Lightning Spear during Elemental Overload immediately casts Fire Blast or Lightning Blast once. This also retains Wall of Fire or Lightning Storm. Costs high SP.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
3 Trait Points · needs Immolation
Flamethrower triggers 1 additional hit for each Elemental Overload skill currently on cooldown.
Elemental Overload: While charging a skill, press the Block button to instantly cast the next charged skill at additional SP cost. Each skill used triggers the cooldown of Elemental Overload.
3 Trait Points · needs Lightning Speed
Press [Heavy Attack] after Lightning Surge to combo into Bolt Sequence. Bolt Sequence can be used once before it expires, inflicting Stagger on nearby enemies. Critical hits with Bolt Sequence grant another Bolt Sequence, but the hit cannot inflict Shock.
Stagger & Knockback: Interrupts skill casting on hit. Stagger and Knockback can stack, and their effects trigger based on the target's Stagger RES.
Shock: A magic debuff triggered at max stacks. Disables control for 3 seconds and continuously drains HP. When triggered, all stacks of the same type are removed from the target.
10 Trait Points
Damage ↑ at HP ≥70% +25
Increases damage dealt by 2.5% while HP is 70% or higher.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Weapon Physical ATK ↑ +100
Increases the Physical ATK of your equipped weapon by 10%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Weapon Magic ATK ↑ +100
Increases the Magic ATK of your equipped weapon by 10%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Damage ↑ to Enemies with HP ≥70% +50
Increases damage dealt to targets with 70% HP or higher by 5%.
5 Trait Points · needs Damage ↑ at HP ≥70%
Damage ↑ to Enemies with HP ≤40% +50
Increases damage dealt to targets with 40% HP or lower by 5%.
Every elemental staff in the game files, highest grade first. Each links to its page: stats, how to get it, what it is used in.
59: 26 active skills, 27 passives and 6 stat bonuses. 17 are open from the start; the others cost 1 to 10 Trait Points each, and 4 rows make you pick one of two or three.
92 Trait Points to learn every perk, taking the dearer perk of each pick-one choice (our count from the tree's costs).
11 in Early Access: Wrathful Tyrant's Scale (Legendary, item level 80), Untarnished Fury (Epic, item level 45), Thunderstruck Staff (Epic, item level 40), Tarnished Ancient Sage (Rare, item level 30), Martyr's Spark (Rare, item level 25), Golddrunk Staff (Rare, item level 17) and more.
From the game files: Early Access · build 26495283
