Preview: Arcanist

[dayrinni]

Hello!

As you know, we're working on new classes. The first one to be implemented will be the Arcanist. We will do a preview of each so you can all have an idea of what is to come.

(NOTE: The below is currently in development and is subject to change at any time, without notice)
Arcanist
The Arcanist is a user of Magic, just like the Mage. A Mage typically is your general 'wizard' and elemental master. Mages are capable of dealing high damage with good utility and decent debuffs. Arcanists on the other hand, only use the volatile element known as Arcane. Arcane energy is very unstable and hard to harness. It takes a very strong will, many years and skill to sufficiently be able to use this.

Arcanists will require essence and no shards to use their abilities. They will NOT gain access to Shard Construction, powerful damaging spells or Detect Magic's Unlock feature.

Arcane Energy
Arcanists summon small bits of arcane energy, known as rifts, storms or resonances. There is currently no known official term for these summoned energies. The Arcanists then extract the energies they wish from these rifts and use it on their enemies.

Runes
In addition, Arcanists are masters of rune crafting. They are able to inscribe runes on themselves, items, and in rooms. These runes serve various utility purposes.

Runes have energy levels which are used to power their affect, and must be recharged over time. Some runes will vanish when they deplete, while others will lie dormant until recharged.

Role
The role is to be a debuffer, controller and damage dealer.

Focii
Resonator and Rune Master.
The Resonator specializations in harnessing the power of the arcane rifts more efficiently – gaining new abilities control over their storms.
The Rune Master unlocks more secrets of rune crafting, granting them enhanced runic powers and stronger runes.

Specializations
The basic specializations for Arcanists will focus on enhancing their debuff and control extracts, as well as enhancing their rune crafting.