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===Lore===
 
===Lore===
Aether Strikers was a weapon originally only used by the [[Adamant Fists]]. Which was a group that lived in the [[Adamant Temple]]. The weapons were originally not used to kill behemoths but to defeat human foes that wanted to do harm to the [[Adamant Temple]]. It was not until [[Katerin Sorrel|Kat]] returned from the Temple to [[Ramsgate]] that she gave the [[Aethersmith]] the Gauntlets she was allowed to take with her, that the Aether Strikers became a weapon to hunt [[Behemoths]].<ref>[https://playdauntless.com/news/power-within-lore-blog/ Power within - Lore page]</ref>
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Aether Strikers was a weapon originally only used by the [[Adamant Fists]], which was a group that lived in the [[Adamant Temple]]. The weapons were originally not used to kill behemoths but to defeat human foes that wanted to do harm to the [[Adamant Temple]]. It was not until [[Katerin Sorrel|Kat]] returned from the Temple to [[Ramsgate]] that she gave the [[Aethersmith]] the Gauntlets she was allowed to take with her, that the Aether Strikers became a weapon to hunt [[Behemoths]].<ref>[https://playdauntless.com/news/power-within-lore-blog/ Power within - Lore page]</ref>
   
 
Instead of acting as an extension of self, the strikers function as a catalyst, transforming the very Slayer who wields them into a weapon of flesh and deadly focus. But the aether strikers can only enhance what is already there. If you truly want to master the Way of the Fist – and prove your worth to the [[Scarred Master]] – you’ll need to do more than throw a quick punch. Combos. Chains. Mantras. Techniques. Each aspect of the aether strikers must be understood, practiced, and honed to perfection.
 
Instead of acting as an extension of self, the strikers function as a catalyst, transforming the very Slayer who wields them into a weapon of flesh and deadly focus. But the aether strikers can only enhance what is already there. If you truly want to master the Way of the Fist – and prove your worth to the [[Scarred Master]] – you’ll need to do more than throw a quick punch. Combos. Chains. Mantras. Techniques. Each aspect of the aether strikers must be understood, practiced, and honed to perfection.
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The strikers are pugilist’s weapons, but they also have a spiritual component. To truly master them, you’ll need to learn to charge up special energies called Mantras, and understand when to unleash their powers.<ref>[https://playdauntless.com/news/aether-strikers/ Aether Strikers - Page]</ref>
 
The strikers are pugilist’s weapons, but they also have a spiritual component. To truly master them, you’ll need to learn to charge up special energies called Mantras, and understand when to unleash their powers.<ref>[https://playdauntless.com/news/aether-strikers/ Aether Strikers - Page]</ref>
   
==Gear==
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==Weapons==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
===Weapons===
 
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! Icon !! Name !! colspan="2" | Power !! Elemental Power !! Perk !! Cell Slots !! style="width: 50%;" | Unique Effect
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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{{#invoke:CargoQuery|main
!class="unsortable"| !! Name
 
  +
|q?tables=Weapons
!colspan="2" style="width: 50px;" class="unsortable" | Power
 
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|q?fields=Icon,_pageName,Power0,Power15,Element,Perk,Cell1,Cell2,UniqueEffect3
! Elemental Power
 
  +
|q?where=Type="Aether Strikers" AND Class="Normal"
!class="unsortable"| Perks
 
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|q?orderBy=Power0,(case Element
!class="unsortable"| Cell Slots
 
  +
when 'Neutral' then 0
!class="unsortable"| Unique Effects
 
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when 'Blaze' then 1
|-
 
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when 'Frost' then 2
| [[File:Recruit's Strikers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Recruit's Strikers]] || [[Recruit's Strikers]] || 80 || 80 || None || None || None || None
 
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when 'Shock' then 3
|-
 
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when 'Terra' then 4
| [[File:Raging Fists Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Raging Fists]] || [[Raging Fists]] || 100 || 550 || None || +1~3 [[Ragehunter]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]] || None
 
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when 'Radiant' then 5
|-
 
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when 'Umbral' then 6
| [[File:Fists of the Shrike Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Fists of the Shrike]] || [[Fists of the Shrike]] || 100 || 550 || None || +1~3 [[Conditioning]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Mobility}} [[Cells#Mobility|Mobility Cell]] || After dodging, your next attack deals +(50~100) part damage.
 
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end),Behemoth,_pageName
|-
 
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| [[File:Quillshot's Shredders Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Quillshot's Shredders]] || [[Quillshot's Shredders]] || 100 || 550 || None || +1~3 [[Acidic]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Defence}} [[Cells#Defense|Defense Cell]] || None
 
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}}
|-
 
| [[File:Skarn's Smashers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Skarn's Smashers]] || [[Skarn's Smashers]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Terra}} || +1~3 [[Knockout King]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Defence}} [[Cells#Defense|Defense Cell]] || Dealing damage has a chance (based on damage dealt) to grant a stacking, refreshing 20 health shield that lasts for 12s.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Charred Hands Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Charred Hands]] || [[Charred Hands]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Blaze}} || <span style="white-space:nowrap">+1~3 [[Aetherhunter]]</span> || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Defence}} [[Cells#Defense|Defense Cell]] || None
 
|-
 
| [[File:Winter Wolves Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Winter Wolves]] || [[Winter Wolves]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Frost}} || +1~3 [[Nimble]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Mobility}} [[Cells#Mobility|Mobility Cell]]|| Evading drops 1 Ice Mine on a 30 second cooldown that deals 300 damage.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Ember Fists Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Ember Fists]] || [[Ember Fists]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Blaze}} || +1~3 [[Evasive Fury]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Mobility}} [[Cells#Mobility|Mobility Cell]] || The fifth hit in a row deals +100% stagger damage.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Thundering Bolts Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Thundering Bolts]] || [[Thundering Bolts]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Shock}} || <span style="white-space:nowrap">+1~3 [[Aetheric Attunement]]</span> || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]] || 20% damage vs Behemoth Heads
 
|-
 
| [[File:Nayzaga's Shockers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Nayzaga's Shockers]] || [[Nayzaga's Shockers]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Shock}} || +1~3 [[Savagery]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]] || After a Behemoth is staggered, heal for 100.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Pangar's Punishers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Pangar's Punishers]] || [[Pangar's Punishers]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Frost}} || +1~3 [[Knockout King]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Defence}} [[Cells#Defense|Defense Cell]] || None
 
|-
 
| [[File:Inferno's Flames Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Inferno's Flames]] || [[Inferno's Flames]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Blaze}} || +1~3 [[Overpower]] || {{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]] <br>{{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]] || The eighth hit in a row deals +100 damage and major blaze damage.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Storm Breakers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Storm Breakers]] || [[Storm Breakers]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Shock}} || +1~3 [[Aetheric Attunement]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Mobility}} [[Cells#Mobility|Mobility Cell]]|| After dodging through an attack, extend Mantra timeout by 1 seconds.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Kharabak's Pincers Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Kharabak's Pincers]] || [[Kharabak's Pincers]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Terra}} || +1~3 [[Bladestorm]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Mobility}} [[Cells#Mobility|Mobility Cell]] || None
 
|-
 
| [[File:Hands of Dawn Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Hands of Dawn]] || [[Hands of Dawn]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Radiant}} || +1~3 [[Cunning]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]] || 10% chance for attacks to hit twice
 
|-
 
| [[File:Hands of Night Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Hands of Night]] || [[Hands of Night]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Umbral}} || +1~3 [[Cunning]] || {{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]] || When under 20% health, deal +50% damage.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Sovereign's Sceptres Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Sovereign's Sceptres]] || [[Sovereign's Sceptres]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Terra}} || +1~3 [[Sharpened]] || {{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]] || After not dealing damage for 6 seconds, the next 3 attacks deal 25% increased damage.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Stalker's Scorn Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Stalker's Scorn]] || [[Stalker's Scorn]] || 100 || 550 || +80 {{Element|Umbral}} || +1~3 [[Wild Frenzy]] || <span style="white-space:nowrap">{{Icon|Technique}} [[Cells#Technique|Technique]]</span> <span style="white-space:nowrap">[[Cells#Technique|Cell]]</span><br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]]
 
| Dealing damage has a chance (based on damage dealt) to generate a Shadow Orb that increases damage dealt by 1.5% for 5 seconds.<br>If 5 or more Orbs are present, the bonus doubles.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Valomyr's Visions Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Valomyr's Visions]] || [[Valomyr's Visions]] || 100 || 550 || <span style="white-space:nowrap">+80 {{Element|Radiant}}</span> || +1~3 [[Aetherhunter]] || {{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Utility}} [[Cells#Utility|Utility Cell]] || Once charged, your next attack will deal 300 bonus radiant damage. Charge rate increases with current health.
 
|-
 
| [[File:Brawlers of Boreus Icon 001.png|150x150px|link=Brawlers of Boreus]] || [[Brawlers of Boreus]] || 100 || 550 || <span style="white-space:nowrap">+80 {{Element|Frost}}</span> || <span style="white-space:nowrap">+1~3 [[Conditioning]]</span> || <span style="white-space:nowrap">{{Icon|Power}} [[Cells#Power|Power Cell]]<br>{{Icon|Defence}} [[Cells#Defence|Defence Cell]]</span> || After Surging, generate 2 Frost Sprites that grant your next attack +30 damage and minor frost damage (Max 4 Sprites)
 
 
|}
 
|}
   
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== Legendaries ==
===Aether Strikers Specials===
 
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Facing a the final Boss in [[Escalation]] will unlock blueprints for all of its legendary weapons. These high-powered weapons aren't easy to craft, but the perks are worth the extra effort.
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
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! Icon !! Name !! colspan="2" | Power !! Elemental Power !! Perk !! Cell Slots !! style="width: 50%;" | Unique Effect
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{{#invoke:CargoQuery|main
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|q?tables=Weapons
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|q?fields=Icon,_pageName,Power0,Power15,Element,Perk,Cell1,Cell2,UniqueEffect3
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|q?where=Type="Aether Strikers" AND Class="Legendary"
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|q?orderBy=Power0,(case Element
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when 'Neutral' then 0
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when 'Blaze' then 1
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when 'Frost' then 2
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when 'Shock' then 3
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when 'Terra' then 4
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when 'Radiant' then 5
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when 'Umbral' then 6
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end),Behemoth,_pageName
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|template=WeaponTableRow
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}}
 
|}
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==Aether Strikers Specials==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
! [[File:Adamant Bolt Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
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![[File:Adamant Bolt Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
| Adamant Bolt || Unleash energy in a focused blast, dealing 900 damage to the first enemy hit. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active. || Available from the quest [[Meet the Master (Quest)]].
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|Adamant Bolt||Unleash energy in a focused blast, dealing 900 damage to the first enemy hit. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active.||Available from the quest [[Meet the Master (Quest)]].
 
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|-
! [[File:Titan Crash Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
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![[File:Titan Crash Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
| Titan Crash || Unleash energy forward in a pressure wave, dealing 600 damage to the closest target and 200 damage to nearby target. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active. ||[[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 8
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|Titan's Crash||Unleash energy forward in a pressure wave, dealing 500 damage to the closest target and 166 damage to two nearby targets. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active.||[[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 8
 
|}
 
|}
   
===Aether Strikers Mods===
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==Aether Strikers Mods==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
! [[File:Cyclonic Strikeplate Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
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![[File:Cyclonic Strikeplate Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
| Cyclonic Strikeplate || Tempest Form duration increased by 10 seconds. When Tempest Form has less than 10 seconds remaining, deal +15% damage. || [[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 6
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|Cyclonic Strikeplate||Tempest Form duration increased by 10 seconds. When Tempest Form has less than 10 seconds remaining, deal +15% damage.||[[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 6
 
|-
 
|-
! [[File:Echo Bracedriver Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
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![[File:Echo Bracedriver Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
| Echo Bracedriver || Critical strikes increase the damage dealt by Karma Breaker's damage over time by 5% until the debuff ends or is refreshed. || [[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 10
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|Echo Bracedriver||Critical strikes increase the damage dealt by Karma Breaker's damage over time by 10% until the debuff ends or is refreshed.||[[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 10
 
|-
 
|-
! [[File:Inertial Fistguard Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
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![[File:Inertial Fistguard Icon 001.png|100x100px|link=]]
| Inertial Fistguard || Surge deals +25% damage. After surging, gain +5% movespeed for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times. || [[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 16
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|Inertial Fistguard||Surge deals +25% damage. After surging, gain +5% movespeed for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times.||[[Mastery#Strikers Mastery|Strikers Mastery]] level 16
 
|}
 
|}
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==Weapon Skins==
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The following [[Weapon_Skins|weapon skins]] can be used with the Aether Strikers:
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==Techniques==
 
==Techniques==
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These are special moves that vary depending on how many Mantras you have charged up.
 
These are special moves that vary depending on how many Mantras you have charged up.
 
 
 
 
===Tempest Form===
 
===Tempest Form===
 
The '''Tempest Form''' is the simplest technique, requiring only one Mantra to use.
 
The '''Tempest Form''' is the simplest technique, requiring only one Mantra to use.
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Adamant Bolt can be swapped for Titan’s Crash, a devastating close-range Attack that does more damage when both Tempest Form and Karma Breaker are active.
Admant Bolt can be switched out with Titan's Crash.
 
   
 
===Mantra===
 
===Mantra===
 
Once you’ve charged up a Mantra, you’ll see a timer and two special skills light up on your UI.
 
Once you’ve charged up a Mantra, you’ll see a timer and two special skills light up on your UI.
 
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<br>
<center>[[File:Aether Strikers UI.png|631x631px]]</center>
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<center>[[File:Aether Strikers UI.png]]</center>
 
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The first one is Surge: a skill you can use after gaining any Mantra or using any technique. Tap your special button to execute a dash attack that punches through enemies and – this part is important – refreshes your timer.
 
The first one is Surge: a skill you can use after gaining any Mantra or using any technique. Tap your special button to execute a dash attack that punches through enemies and – this part is important – refreshes your timer.
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Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.<br>
 
Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.<br>
 
[[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]][[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]][[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]]
 
[[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]][[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]][[File:Icon-PS4-Triangle.png|40px]]
 
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==Moves==
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''Rapid Strikes''
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[[File:Icon-Switch-Y.png |40px]]
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''Heavy Strikes''
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[[File:Icon-Switch-X.png |40px]]
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''Surge''
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[[File:Icon-Switch-R.png|40px]] (Usable after gaining any Mantra or using any Technique)
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''Techniques''
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[[File:Icon-Switch-R.png|40px]](HOLD) (Requires at least one Mantra active - Mantra times out after a short time)
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* ''Tempest Form'' <br> [[File:Icon-Switch-R.png|40px]](HOLD) (Requires 1 Mantra)
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* ''Karma Breaker'' <br> [[File:Icon-Switch-R.png|40px]](HOLD) (Requires 2 Mantras)
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* ''Adamant Bolt/Titan's Crash'' <br> [[File:Icon-Switch-R.png|40px]](HOLD) (Requires 3 Mantras)
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===Combos===
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''Focused Assault''<br>
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Three quick hits. Generate Focus Mantra<br>
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[[File:Icon-Switch-Y.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-Y.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-Y.png|40px]]
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''Spirit Barrage''<br>
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A flurry of hits. Generates the Spirit Mantra<br>
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[[File:Icon-Switch-Y.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-X.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-X.png|40px]](Consumes stamina)
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''Mighty Squall''<br>
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Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.<br>
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[[File:Icon-Switch-X.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-X.png|40px]][[File:Icon-Switch-X.png|40px]]
 
</tabber>
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* The Aether Strikers first revealed on Nintendo Direct September 4. 2019. <ref>[https://twitter.com/playdauntless/status/1169383872284332032 Twitter post of the Nintendo Direct]</ref>.
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*The Aether Strikers first revealed on Nintendo Direct September 4. 2019. <ref>[https://twitter.com/playdauntless/status/1169383872284332032 Twitter post of the Nintendo Direct]</ref>.
   
 
==Guide==
 
==Guide==

Revision as of 18:47, 30 September 2020

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The Aether Strikers are a blunt weapon type in Dauntless.

Summary

Slayers will get access to the aether strikers fairly early in progression – right around the same time you get your first pair of repeaters. Once you’ve grabbed the Scarred Master’s quest, you’ll be able to talk to her for all of your striker crafting needs. And there will be quite a few! Just like with the sword and war pike, you’ll be able to craft a unique set of strikers for each Behemoth you slay.

Lore

Aether Strikers was a weapon originally only used by the Adamant Fists, which was a group that lived in the Adamant Temple. The weapons were originally not used to kill behemoths but to defeat human foes that wanted to do harm to the Adamant Temple. It was not until Kat returned from the Temple to Ramsgate that she gave the Aethersmith the Gauntlets she was allowed to take with her, that the Aether Strikers became a weapon to hunt Behemoths.[1]

Instead of acting as an extension of self, the strikers function as a catalyst, transforming the very Slayer who wields them into a weapon of flesh and deadly focus. But the aether strikers can only enhance what is already there. If you truly want to master the Way of the Fist – and prove your worth to the Scarred Master – you’ll need to do more than throw a quick punch. Combos. Chains. Mantras. Techniques. Each aspect of the aether strikers must be understood, practiced, and honed to perfection.

The strikers are pugilist’s weapons, but they also have a spiritual component. To truly master them, you’ll need to learn to charge up special energies called Mantras, and understand when to unleash their powers.[2]

Weapons

Icon Name Power Elemental Power Perk Cell Slots Unique Effect

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Legendaries

Facing a the final Boss in Escalation will unlock blueprints for all of its legendary weapons. These high-powered weapons aren't easy to craft, but the perks are worth the extra effort.

Icon Name Power Elemental Power Perk Cell Slots Unique Effect

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Aether Strikers Specials

Adamant Bolt Icon 001 Adamant Bolt Unleash energy in a focused blast, dealing 900 damage to the first enemy hit. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active. Available from the quest Meet the Master (Quest).
Titan Crash Icon 001 Titan's Crash Unleash energy forward in a pressure wave, dealing 500 damage to the closest target and 166 damage to two nearby targets. Deals up to +100% damage when Tempest Form and Karma Breaker's effects are active. Strikers Mastery level 8

Aether Strikers Mods

Cyclonic Strikeplate Icon 001 Cyclonic Strikeplate Tempest Form duration increased by 10 seconds. When Tempest Form has less than 10 seconds remaining, deal +15% damage. Strikers Mastery level 6
Echo Bracedriver Icon 001 Echo Bracedriver Critical strikes increase the damage dealt by Karma Breaker's damage over time by 10% until the debuff ends or is refreshed. Strikers Mastery level 10
Inertial Fistguard Icon 001 Inertial Fistguard Surge deals +25% damage. After surging, gain +5% movespeed for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times. Strikers Mastery level 16

Weapon Skins

The following weapon skins can be used with the Aether Strikers:

Techniques

Perhaps the most important component of the Aether strikers system are techniques.

These are special moves that vary depending on how many Mantras you have charged up.

Tempest Form

The Tempest Form is the simplest technique, requiring only one Mantra to use.

Activate it to focus your energy and increase your attack speed. This is a relatively long boost.

Aether Strikers Tempest Form


Karma Breaker

The Karma Breaker requires two Mantras and unleashes a forward strike.

This strike damages the first target it hits and deals damage over time for an extended period.

Aether Strikers Karma Breaker


Adamant Bolt

The Adamant Bolt releases a focused, cannon-like blast of energy, dealing damage to the first enemy it hits.

It also deals bonus damage if either Tempest Form or Karma Breaker is active, and even more damage if they’re both active.

You’ll need to light up all three Mantras in order to use this one.

Aether Strikers Adamant Bolt


Adamant Bolt can be swapped for Titan’s Crash, a devastating close-range Attack that does more damage when both Tempest Form and Karma Breaker are active.

Mantra

Once you’ve charged up a Mantra, you’ll see a timer and two special skills light up on your UI.

Aether Strikers UI


The first one is Surge: a skill you can use after gaining any Mantra or using any technique. Tap your special button to execute a dash attack that punches through enemies and – this part is important – refreshes your timer.

Timing is Everything

Before we go further into techniques and combo chains, let’s explain the Mantra timer. This glowing meter lets you see how much time you have left before your current Mantra(s) expire. You can refresh it by either (a) activating Surge or (b) landing another successful combo before it times out. If it expires, you’ll lose all of your current Mantra charges and have to start over with another combo.

Controls

Moves

Rapid Strikes Icon-PC-Left Mouse

Heavy Strikes Icon-PC-Right Mouse

Surge Icon-PC-Q (Usable after gaining any Mantra or using any Technique)

Techniques Icon-PC-Q(HOLD) (Requires at least one Mantra active - Mantra times out after a short time)

  • Tempest Form
    Icon-PC-Q(HOLD) (Requires 1 Mantra)
  • Karma Breaker
    Icon-PC-Q(HOLD) (Requires 2 Mantras)
  • Adamant Bolt/Titan's Crash
    Icon-PC-Q(HOLD) (Requires 3 Mantras)

Combos

Focused Assault
Three quick hits. Generate Focus Mantra
Icon-PC-Left Mouse > Icon-PC-Left Mouse > Icon-PC-Left Mouse

Spirit Barrage
A flurry of hits. Generates the Spirit Mantra
Icon-PC-Left Mouse > Icon-PC-Right Mouse > Icon-PC-Right Mouse

Mighty Squall
Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.

Icon-PC-Right Mouse > Icon-PC-Right Mouse > Icon-PC-Right Mouse

Moves

Rapid Strikes Icon-XB1-X

Heavy Strikes Icon-XB1-Y

Surge Icon-XB1-RB (Usable after gaining any Mantra or using any Technique)

Techniques Icon-XB1-RB(HOLD) (Requires at least one Mantra active - Mantra times out after a short time)

  • Tempest Form
    Icon-XB1-RB(HOLD) (Requires 1 Mantra)
  • Karma Breaker
    Icon-XB1-RB(HOLD) (Requires 2 Mantras)
  • Adamant Bolt/Titan's Crash
    Icon-XB1-RB(HOLD) (Requires 3 Mantras)

Combos

Focused Assault
Three quick hits. Generate Focus Mantra
Icon-XB1-XIcon-XB1-XIcon-XB1-X

Spirit Barrage
A flurry of hits. Generates the Spirit Mantra
Icon-XB1-XIcon-XB1-YIcon-XB1-Y(Consumes stamina)

Mighty Squall
Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.

Icon-XB1-YIcon-XB1-YIcon-XB1-Y

Moves

Rapid Strikes Icon-PS4-Square

Heavy Strikes Icon-PS4-Triangle

Surge Icon-PS4-R1 (Usable after gaining any Mantra or using any Technique)

Techniques Icon-PS4-R1(HOLD) (Requires at least one Mantra active - Mantra times out after a short time)

  • Tempest Form
    Icon-PS4-R1(HOLD) (Requires 1 Mantra)
  • Karma Breaker
    Icon-PS4-R1(HOLD) (Requires 2 Mantras)
  • Adamant Bolt/Titan's Crash
    Icon-PS4-R1(HOLD) (Requires 3 Mantras)

Combos

Focused Assault
Three quick hits. Generate Focus Mantra
Icon-PS4-SquareIcon-PS4-SquareIcon-PS4-Square

Spirit Barrage
A flurry of hits. Generates the Spirit Mantra
Icon-PS4-SquareIcon-PS4-TriangleIcon-PS4-Triangle

Mighty Squall
Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.

Icon-PS4-TriangleIcon-PS4-TriangleIcon-PS4-Triangle

Moves

Rapid Strikes Icon-Switch-Y

Heavy Strikes Icon-Switch-X

Surge Icon-Switch-R (Usable after gaining any Mantra or using any Technique)

Techniques Icon-Switch-R(HOLD) (Requires at least one Mantra active - Mantra times out after a short time)

  • Tempest Form
    Icon-Switch-R(HOLD) (Requires 1 Mantra)
  • Karma Breaker
    Icon-Switch-R(HOLD) (Requires 2 Mantras)
  • Adamant Bolt/Titan's Crash
    Icon-Switch-R(HOLD) (Requires 3 Mantras)

Combos

Focused Assault
Three quick hits. Generate Focus Mantra
Icon-Switch-YIcon-Switch-YIcon-Switch-Y

Spirit Barrage
A flurry of hits. Generates the Spirit Mantra
Icon-Switch-YIcon-Switch-XIcon-Switch-X(Consumes stamina)

Mighty Squall
Three powerfull strikes. Generates the Might Mantra.

Icon-Switch-XIcon-Switch-XIcon-Switch-X


Trivia

  • The Aether Strikers first revealed on Nintendo Direct September 4. 2019. [3].

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