Occultism Skillset

Master the Occultism skillset in ArcheAge! Learn about active skills like Mana Stars, Crippling Mire, and Summon Crows, plus their effects and combos to control the battlefield.

Hey there, adventurer! So you're looking into the Occultism skillset in ArcheAge? Great choice! It's a really interesting path that focuses less on raw damage like Sorcery and more on crowd control and debuffs. Think of it as the dark arts, but for controlling your enemies rather than just blasting them. You'll be dabbling in mysteries of the underworld, and while Nui is considered its patroness, it's definitely got a darker, more controlling vibe. Occultism offers a bunch of neat effects: lifesteal, accuracy debuffs, snares, pushbacks, and more. Its passive skills are all about boosting magic damage, so it pairs really well with other magic-focused skillsets. Let's dive into the active skills you'll be using: ### Active Skills Here's a rundown of the active skills you can unlock with Occultism: * Mana Stars (Level 1): This is your bread and butter, a quick-casting spell that deals magic damage and can trigger a Fetter combo. You can hold it down for continuous fire, and it gets stronger with combos up to 20%! * Crippling Mire (Level 3): Slow down your enemies with this one. It deals damage over time and reduces their movement speed by 30%. Be careful though, the spell ends if you move, so position yourself wisely! * Hell Spear (Level 10): Need to hit multiple enemies? This summons spears in a 6m area, dealing damage and Impaling targets for 1.7 seconds. Great for controlling groups. * Absorb Lifeforce (Level 15): This is your lifesteal ability. It damages an enemy over time while healing you for the same amount. Like Crippling Mire, it ends if you move, so channel it carefully. * Summon Crows (Level 20): Another AoE skill! This summons crows to attack enemies in a 5m radius, dealing damage over time and reducing their Physical Accuracy. Handy for making enemies miss their attacks. * Mana Force (Level 25): This skill shoves an enemy away and deals magic damage. Plus, you get mana back equal to half the damage dealt. Useful for creating space or interrupting. * Telekinesis (Level 30): Want to take direct control? This lets you control an enemy for up to 12 seconds, preventing them from doing anything but obeying you. Be aware of the 60-second cooldown. * Retribution (Level 35): A neat defensive skill that reflects 50% of received melee damage back at the attacker. It lasts 10 seconds and doesn't trigger a global cooldown, so you can pop it when you anticipate big hits. * Stillness (Level 40): This is a powerful interrupt for enemies within 5 meters, inflicting Silence for 3.5 seconds. It also removes any Fear effects from you, which is a nice bonus. * Urgency (Level 45): This is a buff that significantly reduces the cooldowns of your Occultism skills by 9 seconds for 1 minute and 30 seconds. You'll want to use this strategically to maximize your skill rotations. * Summon Wraith (Level 50): Your ultimate Occultism summon! It deals damage per second to enemies in a 7m radius for up to 9 seconds and curses them, reducing their Move Speed, Attack Speed, and Cast Speed. This is a big cooldown, so use it when it counts! Remember to check out the combos listed in the table too, as they can significantly boost your damage or add extra effects to your skills. Experiment with these skills and see how they fit into your build. Happy adventuring!