cnatrainingtips Chapter 50 Rest and Improvement 3
Chapter 50 Rest and Improvement 3
The next target is another A-level survival/surprise attack skill – [Stealth].
[Ding! 1000 upgrade points consumed, [Stealth] A→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 7834 - 1000 = 6834]
[Stealth] (Level 0)
Rank: S
Mana cost: 1000 points
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Effect: Merges the user's energy into the environment, entering a perfect stealth state. This state continuously consumes mana during its duration. Movement speed is increased to 200% during stealth. The user will not be broken from stealth even if attacked, and the stealth state will end when actively canceled, when mana is depleted, or when a skill is cast.
Shadow Sanctuary: While in stealth, all damage taken is reduced by 15%.
"Hiss... This is practically tailor-made for Lao Liu... no, for the Tactical Master!" Lin Tian's eyes lit up. Half cooldown reduction, double movement speed, and built-in damage reduction! The most overpowered thing is the "undetectable when attacked" effect!
What does this mean?
This means he can forcibly relocate while under enemy attack, or retain a sliver of hope for a comeback in extremely unfavorable circumstances! S-grade stealth elevates the art of cunning... no, it elevates tactics to a new level!
There was another basic skill in the skill bar that was of low rank (E-grade) but had considerable potential—[Arcane Missile]. Lin Tian decided to add it as well.
[Ding! Consumed 1175 upgrade points, [Arcane Missile] E→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 7834 - 1175 = 6659]
Arcane Missiles (Level 0)
Rank: S
Mana cost: 500 points
Cooling: None
Effect: Condenses an arcane energy ball, dealing spell damage equal to 800% of spell power to the target.
Arcane Penetration: Arcane Missiles have a 20% chance to ignore 15% of the target's spell defense.
Arcane Mark: Upon hitting a target, it leaves an Arcane Mark on them for 3 seconds, during which time the target takes 10% more Arcane damage.
"No cooldown! Another skill with no cooldown!" Lin Tian was overjoyed. Although its base damage multiplier (800%) was slightly lower than the max-level S-rank [Fireball] (1000%), and its cost was as high as 500 points, it had two very useful effects: [Arcane Penetration] provided armor penetration, and [Arcane Mark] could increase subsequent arcane damage (if a more powerful arcane skill was obtained in the future).
As a supplementary means of dealing damage and applying debuffs, it's sufficient.
Next, we need to upgrade those powerful passive skills! This is the key to truly solidifying the foundation and raising the skill ceiling!
The first is the passive ability to increase constitution, namely [Strengthening the Body].
[Ding! 1000 upgrade points consumed, [Strengthening] A→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 6659 - 1000 = 5659]
[Strengthen Body] (Level 1)
Rank: S
Effect: Fundamentally strengthens the physique, permanently increases constitution attribute by 510 points, and also increases the user's base constitution attribute by 30%.
"As expected! S-rank passive skills are truly different!" Lin Tian felt the surging life force within his body. With [Strengthening Body] upgraded to S-rank, not only did the fixed value increase dramatically, but more importantly, he gained a noble percentage bonus! This meant that his future physical growth potential would far surpass that of others! Other passive skills of the same type should have similar effects.
He immediately turned his attention to the core passive ability that increases intelligence – [Enlightenment].
[Ding! 1000 upgrade points consumed, [Enlightenment] A→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 5659 - 1000 = 4659]
[Inspiration] (Level 0)
Rank: S
Effect: Fundamentally enhances intelligence, permanently increasing intelligence attribute by 500 points, while also increasing the user's base intelligence attribute by 30%.
"Just as expected!" Lin Tian's eyes flashed with a sharp light! 500 fixed points of Intelligence! Plus a 30% base Intelligence bonus! This is a real, all-around, huge boost for him as a mage! His spell attack and skill effects will all increase accordingly!
Next is the [Focus] ability, which increases mental strength and is crucial for mana.
[Ding! 1000 upgrade points consumed, [Focus] A→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 4659 - 1000 = 3659]
[Focus] (Level 0)
Rank: S
Effect: Fundamentally strengthens the spirit, permanently increasing the spirit attribute by 500 points, and also increasing the user's base spirit attribute by 30%.
Finally, there's the "Swiftness" stat, which increases agility and affects dodge and movement speed.
[Ding! 1000 upgrade points consumed, [Swiftness] A→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 3659 - 1000 = 2659]
[Swift] (Level 0)
Rank: S
Effect: Fundamentally enhances agility, permanently increasing agility by 500 points, while also increasing base agility by 30%.
All four core passive attributes have been upgraded to S-rank! This brings a massive attribute boost of 2000 points (500*4) and a 30% leap in base growth! Lin Tian's foundation of strength has been instantly solidified and expanded several times over!
In his skill bar, only one B-tier active skill remained—[Healing Spell]. Although he was a mage, a powerful healing skill was like a second life in crucial moments!
[Ding! Consumed 1100 upgrade points, [Healing Spell] B→S.]
[Current remaining upgrade points: 3659 - 1100 = 2559]
[Healing Spell] (Level 0)
Rank: S
Mana cost: 1000 points
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Effect: Channels gentle healing energy into the target, restoring them to health equivalent to 800% of their Spirit attribute.
Continuous Revitalization: After healing, the target gains a revitalized state for 3 seconds, restoring an additional 50% of their Spirit attribute as health per second.
Life Resonance: When the target's health is below 30%, the healing effect is increased by 15%.
"Powerful single-target healing + continuous recovery + low-health recovery bonus!" Lin Tian was very satisfied with this S-rank healer skill. Although it consumed a lot of resources, the effect was definitely worthy of its S-rank status. Healing yourself or your teammates at a crucial moment could be the key to turning the tide of battle.
At this point, apart from the four S-rank or SS-rank skills [Fireball], [Fire Rain], [Blink], and [Magic Shield], as well as the unique SS-rank talent [Star Resonance], all of Lin Tian's other skills have been upgraded to S-rank!
Looking at the rows of skill icons shining with dazzling S-rank light in the skill bar, and feeling the surging power within his body that far surpassed his previous strength—the soaring attributes, enhanced skill effects, brand-new special effects... an unprecedented sense of power filled his entire body!
Lin Tian let out a long breath, the surge of power from the upgrade and skill enhancement slightly dispelling the fatigue from mental exhaustion. He was about to get up when his gaze swept over the corner of his backpack, and he suddenly paused.