THE FORMLESS skill
Basic Information
Boss Name: The Formless
Talent Unlock Progression
🗡️ Phase 1: Offensive Talents
Unlock Condition: Defeat The Formless in Sword Trial and deflect 2 times within a single Whirlwind Frenzy cast
Talent Effects:
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Level |
Effect |
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1 |
+10% damage against The Formless while she is Exhausted |
|
2 |
+20% damage against The Formless while she is Exhausted |
|
3 |
+30% damage against The Formless when they become Exhausted |
Strategy Tips: Master the deflect timing during Whirlwind Frenzy. Watch for the attack animation cues and be ready to deflect twice in quick succession. Practice the timing in earlier attempts before going for the challenge.
🛡️ Phase 2: Defensive Talents
Unlock Condition: Defeat The Formless in Sword Trial without getting knocked away by Wind Strike's wind zone.
Talent Effects:
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Level |
Effect |
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1 |
-20% damage taken when knocked away by The Formless's wind zone |
|
2 |
-40% damage taken when knocked away by The Formless's wind zone |
|
3 |
-60% damage taken when knocked away by The Formless's wind zone |
Strategy Tips: Learn to recognise Wind Strike's telegraph. Position yourself carefully and either dodge out of the wind zone's range or use invincibility frames to avoid being knocked back entirely.
📊 Phase 3: Strategic Talents
Unlock Condition: Defeat The Formless 2 times in Sword Trial - Formless Calamity and claim the reward.
Talent Effects:
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Level |
Effect |
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1 |
+5% damage and healing in the battle against The Formless |
|
2 |
+10% damage and healing in the fight against The Formless |
|
3 |
+15% damage and healing in the fight against The Formless |
Strategy Tips: Farm the Formless Calamity trial repeatedly. Each victory becomes easier as you accumulate these bonuses, creating a positive feedback loop.
⚔️ Ultimate Talent: Formless Seer
"Bound by neither form nor method. Seer of the formless - even emperors fall."
Unlock Condition: Upgrade all previous talents to max level.
Key Mechanics Overview
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Mechanic |
Description |
Counter |
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Whirlwind Frenzy |
Multi-hit spinning attack |
Deflect 2+ times for Offensive talent |
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Wind Strike |
Creates a knockback wind zone |
Stay out of range or use i-frames |
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Exhausted State |
The boss becomes vulnerable |
Maximise DPS during this window |
Recommended Progression Order
- Unlock Strategic Talents first → Farm 2 kills for passive bonuses
- Unlock Offensive Talents second → Requires deflect mastery
- Unlock Defensive Talents last → Most mechanically demanding (no knockback)
- Max all talents to unlock Formless Seer
Pro Tips
- Deflect Timing: Whirlwind Frenzy has a rhythm - practice the pattern
- Positioning: Stay mid-range to react to both melee and wind attacks
- Exhausted Windows: Save your highest damage abilities for when the boss is Exhausted
- Patience: The no-knockback challenge may take multiple attempts - learn the tells
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