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A being that has been phased is partially removed from the present dimension. While caught in limbo between the two worlds it is more vulnerable to attacks and weakened physically.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Effects 3 Timing 4 Applying phase 4.1 Guardian 4.2 Marksman 4.3 Summoner 4.4 Miscellaneous 5 Resisting phase 5.1 Guardian 6 Empowering phase 6.1 Blademaster 6.2 Guardian 6.3 Marksman

Overview

Phase is a game mechanic debuff that can be applied by players and demon, although more commonly it is only used by named-demons and bosses. A phased creature or player glows and emits purple glitter.

Effects

A phased character/demon is more susceptible to attacks - taking 50% more damage. The damage the phased character/demon inflicts is also decreased by 50%.

Timing

The phased debuff lasts for varying amounts of time based on the skill used to apply it. It appears that the debuff also uses an incrementing return; increasing the duration based on how many times it has been applied within a certain time period.

Applying phase

The following abilities can be used by players to phase demons or other players;

Guardian

• Prayer of Retribution

Marksman

• Plasma Grenade

Summoner

• Summon Spectral Elemental - Spectral Elementals have the ability to phase targets.
• Summon Shrieker - Shriekers possess an ability that emits a close range AoE scream, phasing anything it hits.

Miscellaneous

• All spectral damage has a chance to phase the target

Resisting phase

The following abilities help to prevent players from becoming phased;

Guardian

• Aura of Salvation - lowers the chance for the Guardian to be affected by all the states; ignite, poison, stun, knockdown and phase.

Empowering phase

The following abilities give the player a higher chance to phase a hostile target or increase the potency of phase.

Blademaster

• Aura of the Elements - Increases the amount of damage the Blademaster inflicts to a phased target (as well as empowering the other 5 states). A Blademaster can only phase a target by using a weapon (or mod) that inflicts spectral damage.

Guardian

• Shield Bash - Increases the damage the Guardian inflicts to a phased target.
• Shield Turn - Increases the damage the Guardian inflicts to a phased target.
• Shield Master - Increases the length of time the Guardian phases a target for.

Marksman

• Elemental Visions - Increases the damage the Marksman inflicts to a phased target.