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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
In ''Chrono Odyssey'' each of the six launch [[Classes]]—[[Swordsman]], [[Ranger]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Paladin]], [[Berserker]], and [[Assassin]]—has access to **three class-locked weapons**. Adventurers may equip **two** of these at a time and swap between them instantly in combat, layering time-manipulation skills from the [[Chronotector]] on top of traditional action gameplay.<ref name="devinterview" />
In ''[[Chrono Odyssey]]'', each of the six launch [[Classes]]—[[Swordsman]], [[Ranger]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Paladin]], [[Berserker]], and [[Assassin]]—has access to '''three class-locked weapons'''. Adventurers may equip '''two''' of these at a time and swap between them instantly in combat using the Q key, layering [[time-manipulation]] skills from the [[Chronotector]] on top of traditional action gameplay.<ref name="devinterview" /><ref name="pvpbank" /><ref name="transcript1" />
 
Each weapon comes with its own unique:
* [[Skill tree]] with distinct abilities
* [[Special ability]] activated by right-click
* [[Weapon mastery]] level that must be leveled independently from class level
* Set of eight abilities (four active at any time)


== Weapon Switching System ==
== Weapon Switching System ==
* **Real-time swaps:** press the swap key to change weapons with no animation lock.<ref name="devinterview" />
The weapon switching system is a core mechanic that enables dynamic combat:<ref name="transcript2" /><ref name="questlogcombat" />
* **Eight-skill load-out:** four active skills are tied to each equipped weapon; cooldowns persist through swaps. 
{| class="wikitable"
* **Role flexibility:** combining defensive and offensive sets lets a single character cover Tank/Healer/DPS niches without rerolling.<ref name="questlogcombat" />
! Feature !! Description
|-
| '''Real-time swaps''' || Press Q to change weapons instantly with no animation lock
|-
| '''Eight-skill loadout''' || Four active skills per weapon; total of 8 skills available during combat
|-
| '''Cooldown persistence''' || Skill cooldowns persist through weapon swaps
|-
| '''Role flexibility''' || Combine defensive and offensive weapons to cover Tank/Healer/DPS roles
|-
| '''Combat fluidity''' || Can swap mid-attack; current attack finishes before swap occurs
|}
 
== Resources ==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! Class !! Resource !! Generation !! Notable Traits
|-
| [[Swordsman]] / [[Berserker]] || [[Rage]] || Builds on hit; decays out of combat || Enables burst "spender" skills
|-
| [[Ranger]] / [[Assassin]] || [[Vigor]] || Starts full; spent by skills || No passive decay, supports kiting
|-
| [[Sorcerer]] / [[Paladin]] || [[Mana]] || Passive regen || Governs both healing and DPS spells
|}
 
== Weapon Mechanics ==
=== Skill System ===
Each weapon features:<ref name="transcript1" />
* '''8 total abilities''' per weapon in the skill tree
* '''4 active ability slots''' that can be equipped at once
* '''Left lane''' (red highlight) - typically offensive abilities
* '''Right lane''' (blue highlight) - typically defensive/utility abilities 
* '''Center lane''' - buffs, passives, and enhancements to basic attacks
* '''Synergy skills''' - Unlockable skills with two option choices
 
=== Weapon Mastery ===
[[Weapon mastery]] operates independently from character level:<ref name="transcript2" />
* Must physically use a weapon to level it up
* Cannot level weapon mastery by using other weapons
* Each weapon has its own progression tree
* Higher mastery unlocks more powerful abilities
* Points are earned by levelling the weapon separately from the character


== Weapon Attributes ==
== Weapon Attributes ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Attribute !! What it does
! Attribute !! Description
|-
| '''Base Damage''' || Raw hit power before modifiers
|-
| '''Attack Speed''' || Determines animation length and resource-gain rate
|-
|-
| '''Base Damage''' || Raw hit power before modifiers.
| '''Scaling Stat''' || Primary character attribute that boosts damage/healing
|-
|-
| '''Attack Speed''' || Determines animation length and resource-gain rate.
| '''Skill Modifiers''' || Random perks such as +Crit Rate or +Time-Magic Amp
|-
|-
| '''Scaling Stat''' || Primary character attribute that boosts damage/healing.
| '''[[Combat Power]] (CP)''' || Overall power rating affected by all weapon stats
|-
|-
| '''Skill Modifiers''' || Random perks such as +Crit Rate or +Time-Magic Amp.
| '''Enhancement Level''' || +0 to +15 upgrade tier applied at the [[Blacksmith]]
|}
|}
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== Enhancement & Crafting ==
== Enhancement & Crafting ==
# Visit a town [[Blacksmith]] to **upgrade** weapons from +0 to +15 using Gold, monster drops and Enhancement Stones. 
The enhancement system allows players to upgrade weapons without RNG-based destruction:<ref name="gearguide" /><ref name="reddit_enhance" /><ref name="pvpbank2" />
# Upgrades up to **+3–5 succeed 100 %**; higher tiers introduce a failure chance that currently only consumes materials—CBT footage shows **no item breakage or downgrade**.<ref name="gearguide" /><ref name="reddit_enhance" />
 
# [[Enchanting]] adds or rerolls skill modifiers on purple-rarity and above gear.
=== Upgrade System ===
# Legendary recipes and set bonuses are planned for post-beta patches.
# Visit a town [[Blacksmith]] to upgrade weapons from +0 to +15
# Required materials:
#* [[Gold]]
#* Monster drops
#* [[Enhancement Stones]]
# Success rates:
#* '''100% success''' for upgrades up to +3–5
#* Higher tiers introduce failure chance
#* '''No item breakage''' or downgrade on failure (only material loss)
# [[Equipment Score]] increases with each upgrade
 
=== Enchanting ===
[[Enchanting]] adds or rerolls skill modifiers on purple-rarity and above gear:
* Adds affixes like:
** Critical hit chance
** Cooldown reduction
** Elemental damage
** PvP-specific stats
* Becomes crucial for late-game optimization
* Can manually reroll affixes with specific materials
 
=== Crafting vs Drops ===
Crafted gear was generally more powerful than gear found from combat during the early game of the beta. [4] This balance may change in the full release.
 
=== Future Systems ===
Planned post-beta additions include:<ref name="gearguide" />
* Legendary recipes and set bonuses
* [[Time-Fused gear]]
* Crafting boosts during events
* Time-infused enchants


== Acquisition ==
== Acquisition ==
* **Story quests** and early **Expedition Dungeons** award baseline class weapons. 
Weapons can be obtained through multiple sources:<ref name="gearguide" /><ref name="questlogcombat" />
* Enhanced or skin variants drop from dungeon/raid bosses, world-boss timers and elite-zone chests.<ref name="gearguide" />
{| class="wikitable"
* All weapons are tradeable via player market in the CBT build.
! Source !! Details
|-
| '''Story quests''' || Baseline class weapons awarded during main story
|-
| '''[[Expedition Dungeons]]''' || Early-game weapon drops
|-
| '''Dungeon/Raid bosses''' || Enhanced variants and rare skins
|-
| '''[[World bosses]]''' || Timed spawn bosses drop high-tier weapons
|-
| '''Elite-zone chests''' || Special weapons in dangerous areas
|-
| '''Crafting''' || Create weapons using gathered materials
|-
| '''Player market''' || All weapons tradeable in CBT build
|}


== Weapon Types by Class ==
== Weapon Types by Class ==
=== [[Swordsman]] ===
=== [[Swordsman]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Sword and Shield]] || 1-H + Shield || Tank / Control || High block value, counter stance.
| [[Sword and Shield]] || 1H + Shield || Tank / Control || Block (reduces damage) || High block value, counter stance, threat generation, [[Battle Cry]] taunt || Guard grants block, parry counter
|-
|-
| [[Greatsword]] || 2-H Sword || Burst DPS || Slow, wide cleave arcs.
| [[Greatsword]] || 2H Sword || Burst DPS || Charged attack (builds [[Rage]]) || Slow wide cleaves, high [[stagger damage]], grab ability, 3-stage charge || Charged slam builds Rage, wide cleave CC
|-
|-
| [[Dual Blades]] || Dual-wield || Sustained DPS || Fast combos / gap-closers.
| [[Dual Blades]] || Dual-wield || Sustained DPS || Guard & counter-attack || Fast combos, gap-closers, AoE spins, threat management options || Highest crit scaling; gap-closers
|}
|}
* **Resource:** Rage (builds while attacking).<ref name="pvpbank" />
'''Resource:''' Rage (builds while attacking, depletes over time)<ref name="pvpbank" /><ref name="transcript1" />


=== [[Paladin]] ===
=== [[Paladin]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Mace]] & Shield || Blunt + Shield || Healer / Support || Restorative strikes, holy barriers.
| [[Mace]] & Shield || Blunt + Shield || Healer / Support || Unknown || Restorative strikes, holy barriers, judgment delivery, light magic || Selfless Smite heals allies on hit
|-
|-
| [[Lance]] || Polearm || Main-Tank || Long reach, guard-thrust.
| [[Lance]] || Polearm + Shield || Main-Tank || High survivability blocking || Long reach, guard-thrust, exceptional defense || RMB guard stance with taunt
|-
|-
| [[Halberd]] || Pole-axe || Hybrid Off-Tank || Sweeping lines for crowd control.
| [[Halberd]] || Pole-axe || DPS / Off-Tank || Unknown || Sweeping attacks, crowd control, high damage output || Sweeping CC lines
|}
|}
* **Resource:** Mana (regenerates over time).
'''Resource:''' [[Mana]] (regenerates over time)<ref name="chronoonline" />


=== [[Ranger]] ===
=== [[Ranger]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Bow]] || Long-bow || Single-target Ranged DPS || Charged shots, status arrows.
| [[Bow]] || Long-bow || Single-target Ranged DPS || [[Trick Arrows]] (5 types) || Charged shots, headshot bonus, elemental arrows (fire/frost/poison/explosive/impact) || Five elemental trick-arrow modes
|-
|-
| [[Crossbow]] || Repeater || AoE Ranged DPS || Rapid-fire volleys.
| [[Crossbow]] || Dual hand crossbows || AoE Ranged DPS || Back-flip dodge + attack || Rapid-fire volleys, high mobility, nature magic, DoT effects || Back-flip evade fires bolts
|-
|-
| [[Rapier]] || Fencing Blade || Emergency Melee || Counter-thrust, high crit.
| [[Rapier]] || Fencing Blade || Emergency Melee || Parry/counter-attack || High crit, mobility skills, duelist style, stun on crit || Parry poke stuns on crit
|}
|}
* **Resource:** Vigor (nature-linked focus).
'''Resource:''' [[Vigor]] (starts full, spent by abilities)<ref name="transcript1" /><ref name="transcript3" />


=== [[Sorcerer]] ===
=== [[Sorcerer]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Staff]] || Channel-Focus || Elemental DPS || Long-cast nukes/lines.
| [[Staff]] || Channel-Focus || Elemental DPS || Unknown || Long-cast nukes, destructive spells, elemental magic || Meteor & Lightning line nukes
|-
|-
| [[Manasphere]] || Arcane Orb || Time-Mage Utility || Cool-down acceleration fields.
| [[Manasphere]] || Arcane Orb || Time-Mage Utility || Unknown || Cooldown manipulation, crowd control, buffs/debuffs, time control || Time-slow field accelerates cooldowns
|-
|-
| [[Grimoire]] || Spellbook || AoE Heal / Shield || Party restoration, barriers.
| [[Grimoire]] || Spellbook || AoE Heal / Shield || Unknown || Party restoration, radiant light magic, healing allies || Team barrier & HOT
|}
|}
* **Resource:** Mana.
'''Resource:''' Mana<ref name="chronoonline" />


=== [[Berserker]] ===
=== [[Berserker]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Twin Axes]] || Dual Axes || Fast Cleave DPS || Rage-building whirlwinds.
| [[Twin Axes]] || Dual Axes || Fast Cleave DPS || [[Berserk]] mode (+20% damage/speed, drains HP) || Rage-building whirlwinds, low HP synergies, [[Immortal]] ability prevents death || Berserk mode drains HP for +20% dmg
|-
|-
| [[Great Axe]] || 2-H Axe || Burst / CC || Heavy overhead slams.
| [[Battle Axe]] || 2H Axe || Burst / Tank || Block || Heavy slams, [[Whirlwind]] spin attack, threat generation, shield creation || Whirlwind stack buffs attack speed
|-
|-
| [[Chain Blades]] || Bladed Chains || Pull / AoE || Grapple enemies into melee.
| [[Chain Blades]] || Bladed Chains || Pull / AoE / Sustain || [[Surging Force]] (heals based on [[Bloodthirst]] stacks) || Grapple enemies, chill/freeze effects, self-damage for power || Hook foes, consume Bloodthirst stacks to heal
|}
|}
* **Resource:** Rage.
'''Resource:''' Rage<ref name="transcript1" />
 
'''Bloodthirst mechanic:''' Chain Blades generate stacks (max 5) providing 0.5% health regen and 10% attack per stack<ref name="transcript3" />


=== [[Assassin]] ===
=== [[Assassin]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Notes
! Weapon !! Type !! Role !! Special Ability !! Key Features !! Highlight
|-
|-
| [[Sabre]] || Curved Sword || Mobile DPS || Dash strikes, bleeds.
| [[Sabre]] || Curved Sword || Mobile DPS || Unknown || Dash strikes, bleeds, sweeping attacks || Dash slashes apply bleed
|-
|-
| [[Wrist Blades]] || Hidden Daggers || Burst / Stealth || Executes from invisibility.
| [[Wrist Blades]] || Hidden Daggers || Burst / Stealth || Unknown || Executes from invisibility, fast precise attacks || Execute from invisibility
|-
|-
| [[Musket]] || Flintlock Rifle || Mid-range Burst || Precision shots, bleed ammo.
| [[Musket]] || Flintlock Rifle || Mid-range Burst || Unknown || Precision shots, bleed ammo, high cooldowns || Powder rounds with bleed ammo
|}
|}
* **Resources:** Vigor & Bloodlust (gain on crit/kill).
'''Resource:''' Vigor & [[Bloodlust]] (gain on crit/kill)<ref name="transcript3" />
 
== Chronotector Combos ==
The [[Chronotector]] grants one extra '''C-key skill''' such as:<ref name="youtube_chronotector" />
* '''Temporal Freeze''' - Stop time to set up guaranteed heavy hits
* '''Rewind''' - Undo 3 seconds of damage after risky plays
 
=== Example Combos ===
; Freeze Burst
: Freeze enemies → swap to high-damage weapon → unleash burst combo
; Berserk Recovery
: Use Twin Axes Berserk mode → take damage → Rewind to restore HP
; Time-Slow Field
: Sorcerer Manasphere creates field → accelerates party cooldowns → rapid skill rotation


== Tactical Applications ==
== Tactical Applications ==
=== Combat Strategies ===
; Hybrid Rotations   
; Hybrid Rotations   
: Open at range, then swap to melee; or lead with shield defense before unleashing high-damage options.  
: Open at range with bow/crossbow, then swap to melee when enemies close distance<ref name="questlogcombat" />
; Chronotector Combos 
; Resource Management
: Freeze or rewind foes, then weapon-swap into a burst window for guaranteed hits.
: Use resource-generating weapons (Greatsword) to build up, then swap to spender weapons (Dual Blades)<ref name="transcript1" />
; Cooldown Optimization
: Rotate between weapons to maximize ability uptime since cooldowns persist through swaps
; Role-Fluid Builds
: Paladin Mace+Halberd enables off-heals and DPS in small-group content without rerolling
 
=== Class-Specific Combinations ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Class !! Popular Combinations !! Strategy
|-
| Swordsman || Dual Blades + Sword & Shield || Tank with damage options and threat control
|-
| Swordsman || Greatsword + Dual Blades || Pure DPS with rage generation and spending
|-
| Ranger || Bow + Crossbow || Maximum range flexibility
|-
| Ranger || Crossbow + Rapier || Kiting with emergency melee option
|-
| Berserker || Chain Blades + Twin Axes || Self-sustain with burst damage
|-
| Berserker || Battle Axe + Twin Axes || Tank/DPS hybrid with whirlwind synergies
|-
| Paladin || Mace + Halberd || Flexible support/DPS for small groups
|}
 
== Armor Interaction ==
Weapon effectiveness is influenced by [[armor weight]]:<ref name="transcript2" />
* '''[[Light Armor]]''' - Increases damage output, reduces defense
* '''[[Medium Armor]]''' - Balanced stats
* '''[[Heavy Armor]]''' - Increases defense, reduces damage
* No weight-based movement penalties (dodge type is class-based, not armor-based)
 
== Beta Limitations ==
During the Closed Beta Test (June 20-26, 2025), only three classes will be available:<ref name="transcript1" />
* Swordsman
* Ranger  
* Berserker
 
The remaining classes (Paladin, Sorcerer, Assassin) will be available at full launch.
 
== Tips for New Players ==
* Each class receives full weapon kit at character creation for testing<ref name="transcript5" />
* Weapon mastery levels are separate from character levels - use weapons to level them
* Try all weapon combinations during beta - respec is available
* Headshots with ranged weapons deal bonus damage<ref name="transcript3" />
* Practice weapon swapping combos for fluid combat
* Monitor stamina usage - each weapon has different stamina costs
* Consider armor weight when planning builds
* Resource management differs by class - learn your resource mechanics


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="175">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="175">
Swordsman_Greatsword.jpg|[[Greatsword]] stance
Swordsman_Greatsword.jpg|[[Greatsword]] stance showing weight of weapon
Paladin_Halberd.jpg|[[Halberd]] arc
Paladin_Halberd.jpg|[[Halberd]] sweeping arc attack
Ranger_Crossbow.jpg|[[Crossbow]] volley
Ranger_Crossbow.jpg|[[Crossbow]] dual-wield volley
Berserker_ChainBlades.jpg|[[Chain Blades]] grapple
Berserker_ChainBlades.jpg|[[Chain Blades]] extended grapple
Sorcerer_Manasphere.jpg|[[Manasphere]] time-slow
Sorcerer_Manasphere.jpg|[[Manasphere]] time manipulation effect
Assassin_Musket.jpg|[[Musket]] precision shot stance
Weapon_Swap_Combat.jpg|Mid-combat weapon swapping
Enhancement_UI.jpg|Weapon enhancement interface
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
<references>
<references>
<ref name="questlogcombat">Questlog.gg — “Combat and Classes in Chrono Odyssey”, 10 Jun 2025.</ref>
<ref name="questlogcombat">Questlog.gg — "Combat and Classes in Chrono Odyssey", 10 Jun 2025.</ref>
<ref name="devinterview">Questlog.gg — Developer Interview #1, 23 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="devinterview">Questlog.gg — Developer Interview #1, 23 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="gearguide">SSEGOLD — “Weapons & Gear Guide: How to Upgrade in Beta”, 28 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="gearguide">SSEGOLD — "Weapons & Gear Guide: How to Upgrade in Beta", 28 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="reddit_enhance">Reddit r/chronoodyssey — “More Details on Gear Enhancement”, 27 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="reddit_enhance">Reddit r/chronoodyssey — "More Details on Gear Enhancement", 27 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="chronoonline">ChronoOdyssey.online — “Six Playable Classes and Their Unique Weapons Revealed”, 28 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="chronoonline">ChronoOdyssey.online — "Six Playable Classes and Their Unique Weapons Revealed", 28 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="compiledinfo">Reddit r/MMORPG — “Compiled info about Chrono Odyssey”, 25 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="compiledinfo">Reddit r/MMORPG — "Compiled info about Chrono Odyssey", 25 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="pvpbank">PvPBank — “All 6 Classes Explained”, 30 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="pvpbank">PvPBank — "All 6 Classes Explained", 30 May 2025.</ref>
<ref name="steamcommunity">Steam Store page — Chrono Odyssey, accessed 10 Jun 2025.</ref>
<ref name="steamcommunity">Steam Store page — Chrono Odyssey, accessed 10 Jun 2025.</ref>
<ref name="transcript1">YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Classes & Weapons Overview" by Josh Strife Hayes, Video Transcript, 2025.</ref>
<ref name="transcript2">YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Beta Gameplay & Combat" by Narc, Video Transcript, 2025.</ref>
<ref name="transcript3">YouTube — "All 6 Classes Deep Dive" by Josh Strife Hayes, Video Transcript, 2025.</ref>
<ref name="transcript5">YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Combat Explained" by Kanon, Video Transcript, 2025.</ref>
<ref name="ssegold2">SSEGOLD — "Chrono Odyssey Combat System Explained", accessed June 2025.</ref>
<ref name="pvpbank2">PvPBank — "Chrono Odyssey PvE & PvP Systems and Gear Enhancement", accessed June 2025.</ref>
<ref name="youtube_chronotector">YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey – Important Combat System!", uploaded 12 Jun 2025.</ref>
</references>
</references>


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Overview

In Chrono Odyssey, each of the six launch Classes—Swordsman, Ranger, Sorcerer, Paladin, Berserker, and Assassin—has access to three class-locked weapons. Adventurers may equip two of these at a time and swap between them instantly in combat using the Q key, layering time-manipulation skills from the Chronotector on top of traditional action gameplay.[1][2][3]

Each weapon comes with its own unique:

  • Skill tree with distinct abilities
  • Special ability activated by right-click
  • Weapon mastery level that must be leveled independently from class level
  • Set of eight abilities (four active at any time)

Weapon Switching System

The weapon switching system is a core mechanic that enables dynamic combat:[4][5]

Feature Description
Real-time swaps Press Q to change weapons instantly with no animation lock
Eight-skill loadout Four active skills per weapon; total of 8 skills available during combat
Cooldown persistence Skill cooldowns persist through weapon swaps
Role flexibility Combine defensive and offensive weapons to cover Tank/Healer/DPS roles
Combat fluidity Can swap mid-attack; current attack finishes before swap occurs

Resources

Class Resource Generation Notable Traits
Swordsman / Berserker Rage Builds on hit; decays out of combat Enables burst "spender" skills
Ranger / Assassin Vigor Starts full; spent by skills No passive decay, supports kiting
Sorcerer / Paladin Mana Passive regen Governs both healing and DPS spells

Weapon Mechanics

Skill System

Each weapon features:[3]

  • 8 total abilities per weapon in the skill tree
  • 4 active ability slots that can be equipped at once
  • Left lane (red highlight) - typically offensive abilities
  • Right lane (blue highlight) - typically defensive/utility abilities
  • Center lane - buffs, passives, and enhancements to basic attacks
  • Synergy skills - Unlockable skills with two option choices

Weapon Mastery

Weapon mastery operates independently from character level:[4]

  • Must physically use a weapon to level it up
  • Cannot level weapon mastery by using other weapons
  • Each weapon has its own progression tree
  • Higher mastery unlocks more powerful abilities
  • Points are earned by levelling the weapon separately from the character

Weapon Attributes

Attribute Description
Base Damage Raw hit power before modifiers
Attack Speed Determines animation length and resource-gain rate
Scaling Stat Primary character attribute that boosts damage/healing
Skill Modifiers Random perks such as +Crit Rate or +Time-Magic Amp
Combat Power (CP) Overall power rating affected by all weapon stats
Enhancement Level +0 to +15 upgrade tier applied at the Blacksmith

[6][7]

Enhancement & Crafting

The enhancement system allows players to upgrade weapons without RNG-based destruction:[6][8][9]

Upgrade System

  1. Visit a town Blacksmith to upgrade weapons from +0 to +15
  2. Required materials:
  3. Success rates:
    • 100% success for upgrades up to +3–5
    • Higher tiers introduce failure chance
    • No item breakage or downgrade on failure (only material loss)
  4. Equipment Score increases with each upgrade

Enchanting

Enchanting adds or rerolls skill modifiers on purple-rarity and above gear:

  • Adds affixes like:
    • Critical hit chance
    • Cooldown reduction
    • Elemental damage
    • PvP-specific stats
  • Becomes crucial for late-game optimization
  • Can manually reroll affixes with specific materials

Crafting vs Drops

Crafted gear was generally more powerful than gear found from combat during the early game of the beta. [4] This balance may change in the full release.

Future Systems

Planned post-beta additions include:[6]

  • Legendary recipes and set bonuses
  • Time-Fused gear
  • Crafting boosts during events
  • Time-infused enchants

Acquisition

Weapons can be obtained through multiple sources:[6][5]

Source Details
Story quests Baseline class weapons awarded during main story
Expedition Dungeons Early-game weapon drops
Dungeon/Raid bosses Enhanced variants and rare skins
World bosses Timed spawn bosses drop high-tier weapons
Elite-zone chests Special weapons in dangerous areas
Crafting Create weapons using gathered materials
Player market All weapons tradeable in CBT build

Weapon Types by Class

Swordsman

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Sword and Shield 1H + Shield Tank / Control Block (reduces damage) High block value, counter stance, threat generation, Battle Cry taunt Guard grants block, parry counter
Greatsword 2H Sword Burst DPS Charged attack (builds Rage) Slow wide cleaves, high stagger damage, grab ability, 3-stage charge Charged slam builds Rage, wide cleave CC
Dual Blades Dual-wield Sustained DPS Guard & counter-attack Fast combos, gap-closers, AoE spins, threat management options Highest crit scaling; gap-closers

Resource: Rage (builds while attacking, depletes over time)[2][3]

Paladin

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Mace & Shield Blunt + Shield Healer / Support Unknown Restorative strikes, holy barriers, judgment delivery, light magic Selfless Smite heals allies on hit
Lance Polearm + Shield Main-Tank High survivability blocking Long reach, guard-thrust, exceptional defense RMB guard stance with taunt
Halberd Pole-axe DPS / Off-Tank Unknown Sweeping attacks, crowd control, high damage output Sweeping CC lines

Resource: Mana (regenerates over time)[10]

Ranger

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Bow Long-bow Single-target Ranged DPS Trick Arrows (5 types) Charged shots, headshot bonus, elemental arrows (fire/frost/poison/explosive/impact) Five elemental trick-arrow modes
Crossbow Dual hand crossbows AoE Ranged DPS Back-flip dodge + attack Rapid-fire volleys, high mobility, nature magic, DoT effects Back-flip evade fires bolts
Rapier Fencing Blade Emergency Melee Parry/counter-attack High crit, mobility skills, duelist style, stun on crit Parry poke stuns on crit

Resource: Vigor (starts full, spent by abilities)[3][11]

Sorcerer

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Staff Channel-Focus Elemental DPS Unknown Long-cast nukes, destructive spells, elemental magic Meteor & Lightning line nukes
Manasphere Arcane Orb Time-Mage Utility Unknown Cooldown manipulation, crowd control, buffs/debuffs, time control Time-slow field accelerates cooldowns
Grimoire Spellbook AoE Heal / Shield Unknown Party restoration, radiant light magic, healing allies Team barrier & HOT

Resource: Mana[10]

Berserker

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Twin Axes Dual Axes Fast Cleave DPS Berserk mode (+20% damage/speed, drains HP) Rage-building whirlwinds, low HP synergies, Immortal ability prevents death Berserk mode drains HP for +20% dmg
Battle Axe 2H Axe Burst / Tank Block Heavy slams, Whirlwind spin attack, threat generation, shield creation Whirlwind stack buffs attack speed
Chain Blades Bladed Chains Pull / AoE / Sustain Surging Force (heals based on Bloodthirst stacks) Grapple enemies, chill/freeze effects, self-damage for power Hook foes, consume Bloodthirst stacks to heal

Resource: Rage[3]

Bloodthirst mechanic: Chain Blades generate stacks (max 5) providing 0.5% health regen and 10% attack per stack[11]

Assassin

Weapon Type Role Special Ability Key Features Highlight
Sabre Curved Sword Mobile DPS Unknown Dash strikes, bleeds, sweeping attacks Dash slashes apply bleed
Wrist Blades Hidden Daggers Burst / Stealth Unknown Executes from invisibility, fast precise attacks Execute from invisibility
Musket Flintlock Rifle Mid-range Burst Unknown Precision shots, bleed ammo, high cooldowns Powder rounds with bleed ammo

Resource: Vigor & Bloodlust (gain on crit/kill)[11]

Chronotector Combos

The Chronotector grants one extra C-key skill such as:[12]

  • Temporal Freeze - Stop time to set up guaranteed heavy hits
  • Rewind - Undo 3 seconds of damage after risky plays

Example Combos

Freeze Burst
Freeze enemies → swap to high-damage weapon → unleash burst combo
Berserk Recovery
Use Twin Axes Berserk mode → take damage → Rewind to restore HP
Time-Slow Field
Sorcerer Manasphere creates field → accelerates party cooldowns → rapid skill rotation

Tactical Applications

Combat Strategies

Hybrid Rotations
Open at range with bow/crossbow, then swap to melee when enemies close distance[5]
Resource Management
Use resource-generating weapons (Greatsword) to build up, then swap to spender weapons (Dual Blades)[3]
Cooldown Optimization
Rotate between weapons to maximize ability uptime since cooldowns persist through swaps
Role-Fluid Builds
Paladin Mace+Halberd enables off-heals and DPS in small-group content without rerolling

Class-Specific Combinations

Class Popular Combinations Strategy
Swordsman Dual Blades + Sword & Shield Tank with damage options and threat control
Swordsman Greatsword + Dual Blades Pure DPS with rage generation and spending
Ranger Bow + Crossbow Maximum range flexibility
Ranger Crossbow + Rapier Kiting with emergency melee option
Berserker Chain Blades + Twin Axes Self-sustain with burst damage
Berserker Battle Axe + Twin Axes Tank/DPS hybrid with whirlwind synergies
Paladin Mace + Halberd Flexible support/DPS for small groups

Armor Interaction

Weapon effectiveness is influenced by armor weight:[4]

  • Light Armor - Increases damage output, reduces defense
  • Medium Armor - Balanced stats
  • Heavy Armor - Increases defense, reduces damage
  • No weight-based movement penalties (dodge type is class-based, not armor-based)

Beta Limitations

During the Closed Beta Test (June 20-26, 2025), only three classes will be available:[3]

  • Swordsman
  • Ranger
  • Berserker

The remaining classes (Paladin, Sorcerer, Assassin) will be available at full launch.

Tips for New Players

  • Each class receives full weapon kit at character creation for testing[13]
  • Weapon mastery levels are separate from character levels - use weapons to level them
  • Try all weapon combinations during beta - respec is available
  • Headshots with ranged weapons deal bonus damage[11]
  • Practice weapon swapping combos for fluid combat
  • Monitor stamina usage - each weapon has different stamina costs
  • Consider armor weight when planning builds
  • Resource management differs by class - learn your resource mechanics

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Questlog.gg — Developer Interview #1, 23 May 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 PvPBank — "All 6 Classes Explained", 30 May 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Classes & Weapons Overview" by Josh Strife Hayes, Video Transcript, 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Beta Gameplay & Combat" by Narc, Video Transcript, 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Questlog.gg — "Combat and Classes in Chrono Odyssey", 10 Jun 2025.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 SSEGOLD — "Weapons & Gear Guide: How to Upgrade in Beta", 28 May 2025.
  7. ↑ SSEGOLD — "Chrono Odyssey Combat System Explained", accessed June 2025.
  8. ↑ Reddit r/chronoodyssey — "More Details on Gear Enhancement", 27 May 2025.
  9. ↑ PvPBank — "Chrono Odyssey PvE & PvP Systems and Gear Enhancement", accessed June 2025.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 ChronoOdyssey.online — "Six Playable Classes and Their Unique Weapons Revealed", 28 May 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 YouTube — "All 6 Classes Deep Dive" by Josh Strife Hayes, Video Transcript, 2025.
  12. ↑ YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey – Important Combat System!", uploaded 12 Jun 2025.
  13. ↑ YouTube — "Chrono Odyssey Combat Explained" by Kanon, Video Transcript, 2025.

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