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Post by Shast on Nov 26, 2019 3:00:20 GMT -8
Slypner It goes where it pleases but based on the reports it mostly frequents the southern side of the city, near the wall.
Slypner simply idles where he stands. Aware of the governing lords penchant for a good brawl taking precedence over any other obligations.
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Post by Gaia on Nov 30, 2019 13:32:42 GMT -8
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JunkMan.SIT
JunkMan looked at the new arrival, watching with fear as the electricity arced over his body. He could feel this strange presence as if this Navi created a space within the world around him. This Navi did not take up space in the world, he created some gap within it. JunkMan shivered at the pure emptiness he carried with him, but, wondered about what he would do next.
The situation seemed to quickly deescalate when the soldiers gave some report about a monster - a chupacabra? JunkMan turned, suddenly very excited, and raised up his claw arms. "Well, if there's a monster hurting people, we can go take it down!" he called, in gleeful agreement with Xion's own statement.
Hollow.___
Hollow's energy did not die out as he listened to the reports, noting the immediate shift in the room. The tide had swung, and it did not swing into the direction of him fighting Xion. In some ways, he was okay with this.
In other ways, he saw the loss of opportunity. He did not mourn it. He couldn't. He simply turned with the change, listened to the mixed reports, and watched as lines evidently were drawn - the other one in the room stepped away from the trio and went his own way, while JunkMan raised up his own battle cry. Hollow himself turned to look back at Xion, his power still building; still filling the air around him with its void. "Then, are we to go there?" The scenery beneath Hollow, within his void, shifted, as the destination changed to not be within his pocket network but instead to the location described by the soldiers. He was willing to follow Xion into battle and see how much his successor had grown since they were cut from their cloth - his first time truly observing him battle, rather than looking over the wreckage after the fact.
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Post by Genesis on Dec 4, 2019 13:09:16 GMT -8
*Southern side of the city by the wall, got it. Looked like they were in agreement on what to do first with priorities. Hollow would get to see him at work, JunkMan would get to help, and Slypner would get to wait because that was just how it was sometimes when it came to brawls and technically also obligations. He'd give whatever it was credit that it managed to slink around this long without being taken care of. And also take away credit from the citizens for not being able to take care of it themselves after so long. To be fair, he at least wouldn't say he was altogether surprised that happened to be the case.*
"We're to go there indeed. Stay put Slypner, this won't take long."
*At least in his eyes it wouldn't thanks to all the things in his favor while he was here. Whether or not it would was up for discovery if nothing else. So he departed now for the place that it was supposed to be and mentally noted that he hoped it didn't actually take its time trying to attack him. That would be lame.*
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Post by Shast on Dec 9, 2019 13:57:52 GMT -8
Slypner (Oh, haoba)
The trio flicked in the hole the one had created. Leaving Slypner alone with the remaining guard.
G-Goodluck! he stumbled the words.
The guard and Slypner now stand together, but alone. The latter stares directly into the former with an paradoxical listless intensity. The guard stood motionless, and odd feeling, one he felt several times today and was now familiar with, crept over him... fear? Weird. This creature was so much weaker looking than him. Why should he be scared? The unnerving, motionless stare seemed to be delving deep into psyche, probing but for what? The guard found himself still unable to move.
...
Junkman, Hollow, and Xion were dumped out in the south easten district of Dark City. While Creamland had been a beacon of cleanliness and budding livelihood this dank corrupt incarnation had so such splendor. The buildings gothic and intimidating, the streets ranged from ill maintained to grotesque. This particular district having a habitually archaic need that can't be spoken of.
Here, the citizens as well appeared of demonic in nature. All shapes and sizes, number of limbs, you name it some perverse abomination version of it was present. Yet the intimidating aura that one -should- feel was absent. It felt as though something had replaced it. A feeling some or all among the trio would recognize instantly: fear.
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Post by Genesis on Dec 10, 2019 0:33:39 GMT -8
*Fear certainly was a nostalgic feeling, though many of it was him inflicting it upon others. He was no stranger to it, understanding it all too well. It served as a powerful motivator to many, something to overcome to others, to instill and use on others... but here it was just them being afraid of something they had yet to overcome. Putting that aside he would admit that it was a bit of a welcome change. They were starting to prove that they could become more than mere cannon fodder.*
"These little monsters have done a fair bit of growing. They didn't know how to fear anything besides a pumpkin or myself before."
*Of course there was a very simple way to eliminate the fear that was now driven into their hearts for flailing against something for months in vain. And something he was all too fond of doing all the time. When fear was created by a symbol, simply break the symbol that brought it. When one knew where it was that was a simple task, but this one was them having to let it find them instead apparently. Not the first time he had to behave as bait.*
"I guess they'll be gushing with joy when this is over with then."
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Post by Shast on Dec 20, 2019 8:01:42 GMT -8
Out of Character The trio continued their search. Through the numerous streets there were no evident clues. No signs of struggle, no battle scars on the streets... Nothing. If it wasn't for the aura of fear purveying the denizens it wouldn't be out of the question to call this information false. Pressing on the number of denizens that passed them by became gradually less frequent until finally it was just them.
It seemed this entire block was devoid of life. Not even any native beasts roamed here. The gothic-styled 1-2 story shacks peppering the run down looking neighborhood is shadowed by the massive wall they sit under. Being at the edge of the city was often reserved for desolate slums but this was nearly as deserted as Xions inauguration turnout. Though they party couldn't help but feel like they were being watched. The predatory murderous intent was a kinship feeling for Hollow and Xion.
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Post by Genesis on Dec 26, 2019 1:10:28 GMT -8
*An entire block devoid of life? If this wasn't telling then he didn't know what was. It reminded him of that day back at the Dark Citadel with Toxin, Nocturne, and himself. Of the number of bodies he and Toxin piled up to get their job that day taken care of. The sensation in the air exemplified this, but this feeling was never a turn-off for him, quite the opposite. Beings that were able to embrace their predatory senses were always a step ahead of those who stifled their own all the time. Well, not quite like that exactly, but those that were able to follow that sensation understood how best to pursue it. Those that fought against it were those who often had to deal with spotting those who followed their instincts, while those who followed those very instincts would often find kindred spirits like now.*
"Hm..."
*So he would have to follow the way of prey, then. He would move to be a bit isolated from Hollow and JunkMan until they closed the gap themselves and lowered his guard, slowly but surely. Likely the ones that were targeted were those who displayed fear or those who displayed carelessness. This followed by their inability made them perfect prey for someone who jumped out from the shadows. But he was a predator who knew those shadows all too well and had more than just a hunter's instincts on his side. But it was a matter of whether it took the bait that was him... or the bait that the other two were now that he wasn't as close to them.*
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Post by Gaia on Dec 27, 2019 11:26:10 GMT -8
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JunkMan.SIT
They were dropped off in a dark, desolate world, vaguely resembling the Creamland that JunkMan knew. Moving around on his belt wheel, JunkMan seemed to be making the most noise out of all of his compatriots, the whirring of his motor the only sound in the otherwise dense space of silence. Frowning, JunkMan looked around, and suddenly realized that he was very alone - all of his allies had moved off without him, leaving him to fend for himself in a dark, unknown world.
The streets were lined with unfamiliar buildings, and the fear in the air seemed further saturated by his own discomfort. He shifted his head constantly, jumping and stopping at almost every strange sound, feeling very much out of his element. Nothing felt right, and everything seemed so dangerous. Wheeling forward, JunkMan looked around, doing what he could do feel the bravery and strength that his old friends used to have. If he could stand up against the horrors of the world, then JunkMan could stand up against whatever this thing was!
. . . hopefully.
Hollow.___
Hollow observed their surroundings, recognizing the scenery from the numerous escapades Xion had once made throughout these very lands. Their connection gave him some sense of familiarity, and his own built-in feel for his surroundings made it feel as though he was already intimately one with his environment. Sifting forward, Hollow left no sign of his movement within the network, his body appearing to slide forward across the ground. He watched Xion make his way away from him and JunkMan, and decided to follow suit, separating the group into three potential targets.
In his experience, however, he knew which of the three was most likely to be attacked first. Moving himself forward, he thought of the fact that this creature typically would track down those that feared it. He did not know that emotion. He also did not know any semblance of becoming prey - he was simply an opposition, and placed himself in any situation opposing to whatever his current whims were. His energy still cackled over his body, as he surveyed his surroundings, waiting for the inevitable to happen.
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Post by Shast on Dec 28, 2019 11:50:06 GMT -8
??
The trio part ways. Each attempting in their own way to bait the beast of urban legend that had plagued this city since the battle ages past. The eerie sensation seems to intensify as time passes. Each randomly generated occurrence of noise or ambience a would-be trigger for some catalyst. Xion, Junkman, Hollow. Of the three the most likely, the most easy, the weakest prey should be the likely of this "chupacabra".
15 feet in front of Xion the upper portion of a 2-story shack cleanly slides off its lower half at a 45 degree angle. Contrary to the obvious it was not the meekest, nor the most bored, it was the strongest that was targeted first.
Oi~ A crass voice with a deep young 20's tone called out to the new Lord of the colony estate.
If turning, Xion would see a fit purple skinned man with short slicked back hair with two finger length yellow horns on the forehead just above two slim oddly familiar brown eyes. Wearing what looks to be a colony commoners short sleeved working jacket that was one size too small, and slightly loose black dress pants with double strap black monk shoes. Perhaps the most bizarre aspect of this otherwise generic looking dark colony denizen were the moderately sized demonic style wings that were furled up on the creatures back.
He held no weapon, however. His hands semi outstretched palm up with a large toothy grin on the citizen('s?) face. Where did such a clean cut come from?
Ye n yer lot look a lot dif'rent than the guard. Good. I been bored off me mind for months now. Ye'all the dirty type or am I in fer a good ol' duel?
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Post by Genesis on Dec 28, 2019 21:37:07 GMT -8
"Hm?"
*This was certainly his last option to consider, so color him surprised. But looking at it from a hunter's point of view, one would get tired of preying on the weak and crave a challenge after what has been six months of it. Those eyes were familiar and stood out with the rest of the body. ...Was it a mix and match of the various prey over the months? ...How interesting. There was something he'd want to have it try eating to see what would happen. It looked like he managed to take the rest of these in as it were, so it might not be too farfetched to see if it could. If he didn't kill it, anyway.*
"I can be either or. If you're looking for a straight fight, look no further. I've no qualms duking it out."
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Post by Shast on Jan 2, 2020 9:04:16 GMT -8
??
Lovely. Prolongs the fun if'n the prey fights one n one. The creature assumes a readied stance yet still held no weapon. An aloof demeanor and expression being paradoxical to the battle thirsty desire.
T'be kind I offin giv my prey the first move. 'ave a go then.
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Post by Genesis on Jan 4, 2020 12:16:58 GMT -8
"How kind of you. Then by all means..."
*He would give a light greeting for him then, calling the darkness to his arm as the image of a blade came over it, enveloping his arm in darkness as he cut off a smaller blade of darkness from it as he lunged off to go and do it to it, waving the blade of darkness with each strike in tandem.*
Set Phase:
Corrupt: Darkchip Glitches are inflicted to hit targets.
Attack Slots: 10 + Dark Chip Expansion - Kunai
Offense Phase:
Dark Kunai Sigma 430 Shadow/Dark S-Damage ° Unavoidable ° This damage will affect the Victim's Max HP for the rest of battle as well ° Cannot be augmented in any way/shape/form ° Glitch: User's Max and Current HP are reduced by 50% of this Chip's Damage
Dark Sword Sigma 820 Blade/Dark C-Damage, Cuts Auras ° This chip can be re-used any number of times until the end of the turn ° Each subsequent use still costs an Attack Slot, but does not deduct from the user's total number of Chip Uses per battle ° Glitch: Locks all S-Attacks
x 10 Used.
Xion: HP: 3,900/3,900
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Post by Shast on Jan 5, 2020 11:09:13 GMT -8
??
The denizen hops back at the casually tossed kunai expecting a simple dodge. When they readjusted themselves automatically and struck him in the leg it was quite the surprise. Oi that's clevah. he mumbles aloud. Noting the kunai while deftly avoiding the following sword slashes. While he avoided the blades the assaulter deftly redirects the strokes to which they would cut Xion himself.
Dodging several the creature slips and as the next blade came hurdling down the shoddy cobble street itself rose to intercept. Knocking the blade to the side at the last moment. Proceeding to deflect the following three strokes in a similar earthy manner while the defender regained his balance.
Ah? lovely. The thrill uva sword fight. The right arm of the creature from the elbow down begins to liquefy slightly before he snaps it. Solidifying the limb into a jagged but razor sharp blade and slashing twice at the new lord in office. Following it up with a buffet of his wings to vault him a few feet into the air and create a slight gap. From there thrusting the blade arm downwards attempting to impale Xion.
Defense Kunai taken, plus glitch, 645 total damage.
{Relevant skills}-Rugged Endurance- Passive Support skill *A power absorbed from Nightwind. Gaining his cross-dimensional tenacity for enduring harsh elements both domestic and foreign.* --- ?? is immune to maximum health reduction from outside effects. ?? is immune to attack slot reduction from outside effects. ?? is immune to effects that would increase the number of skill uses required to activate skills, or avoids needed to avoid attacks.
-Battle Sight- Passive Support skill *Battle prediction routines and patterns are honed a razors edge through constant battle.* --- ??'s avoidances may avoid 1 additional non-consecutive attack. Extra avoids gained from this skill may only be used to avoid attacks with the same name as an avoided attack(prior or currently being) used this turn. If the avoidance is omni-level they degrade to normal.
-Parry- Activated Defense skill *A power absorbed from Jax. The net bends to ??'s will and rises to his defense.* --- Blocks 1 attack. [x12 uses]
-Aerial Manuever- Activated Speed skill *A power absorbed from Nightwind. Granted wings by the general ?? uses them to evade attacks!* --- Dodges 1 attack. [x12 uses]
nat dodge 4 cd
-Cross Counter- Passive Speed skill *Shot for shot, blow for blow. No attack goes unanswered.* --- 260 damage C-attack counter upon avoidance, up to 4 times per turn. (Sword effect, ignore CBC up to 4/turn, loses aimers)
?? nat dodges darksword 1&2, counters for [Reflection]x2 ?? dodges darksword 3-6(-2 uses, 10 left), counters for [Reflection]x1, 260 unavoidable damage x1 ?? blocks darksword 7-10(-2 uses, 10 left).
Setup ??'s bug element deals 60 damage to himself and Xion. ?? regenerates 40 hp.
Offense 6AS
Dark Sword Sigma x3, aimed
820 870 Blade/Dark C-Damage, Cuts Auras ° This chip can be re-used any number of times until the end of the turn ° Each subsequent use still costs an Attack Slot, but does not deduct from the user's total number of Chip Uses per battle ° Glitch: Locks all S-Attacks
Charges [Glitching Grave] 1/2
-Corroding Blade- x2 C-attack Bug element *?? invokes his signature blade and slashes at a foe with his blade!* --- 530 damage, breaks shields, cuts auras.
-Wing Buffet- x2 S-attack Bug/Wind element *?? flaps his wings with such force a gale of wind rams a foe.* --- 530 damage, undodgeable, breaks shields
-Fushoku!- Hyper attack C-attack Bug/Blade element *??'s arms become sharp needles. He jams them both into a poor target and several sharp pricks jut out from the needles, impaling internal systems and corroding systems at the same time. --- 335 unavoidable damage each turn for 3, undodgeable, breaks shields, if hits and target is currently afflicted by this attacks unavoidable damage refreshes the duration and adds this attacks damage to it. [1 turn cooldown]
Summary HP: 2385/3045 Status: Fine Stage: Normal
CDs: Fushoku! 0/1
Charge: Glitching Grave 1/2
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Post by Genesis on Jan 5, 2020 23:48:59 GMT -8
*Looked like this one knew his way around a blade too, his darkness forming as a buffer against his own blows. When the terrain rose up to meet his blade too it was certainly something someone used to do before he stopped using that a defensive tool. And then to meet the challenge of the swordplay at hand it brought one of its own from its arm, the darkness from earlier snapping up to catch those as the wingbeat caught him, sending off a force back at the retreating target. Certainly more useful than another horse with wings that he knew of. But it was here that his darkness flared up yet again, using the blade he still held to deflect the oncoming blade arm and push it aside.*
"I'm certainly not the best swordsman, but it's always fun to give it a whirl now and again."
*A large gust of wind erupted from behind Xion, propelling him toward the antagonist as he seemed to accelerate, his blade of darkness beginning to rotate as it attempted to drill into him first before the barrage of blows had intensified since the previous barrage that had taken place.*
Defense Phase:
Force of the Dark Type: Custom Tier: A Description: The continuing madness of the darkness continues to flow onward, not even leaving a trace of a visible opening as all light becomes nullified in the abyss. Effects: Xion's avoidance skills/effects can avoid/withstand an additional 3 attacks. Passive
Flux of the Dark Type: Dodge Tier: A -> B-Tier Scaling Description: Using darkness in it's own method, Xion allows it run freely as it swallows attacks whole. Most attacks not reaching him once entering their grasp. Effect of Move: Dodges five attacks. Can take one use from another skill that Xion possesses and be used for this skill. This effect expends one Dark Chip for each skill use added. 9x Uses
x1 Used.
Takes both Wing Buffets. Counters for 210 each, 420 total.
Negate the first two Hyper Attacks from each opponent that would otherwise hit you.
Damage Taken: 1,638
Set Phase:
Corrupt: Darkchip Glitches are inflicted to hit targets.
Temporal Control: -200 Damage to applicable attacks, x2 attack slots.
Fan No Damage || Does not Cost an Attack Slot to use ° Upon Use, Summons a Non-Intercepting Fanbox with HP equal to the Damage this Chip would have dealt (260) ° While the FanBox is active, C-Attacks gain 'Undodgeable' for all participants ° This cannot cause an attack to have more than 2 Aimers ° User must sacrifice 1 Skill Use to activate this Chip ° This Chip cannot be Upgraded Acquisition: Shop, GMD
-1 use from Hunter of the Dark.
Attack Slots: 18 + Dark Chip Expansion - Drill + Temporal Flux
Offense Phase:
Dark Drill Sigma 310 Metal/Dark C-Damage * 2 Hits, Cuts Auras, Undodgeable ° This Chip's Damage is divided equally among both hits ° Ignores Armor and Damage Mitigating effects ° If hits, Disables victims Armor and Damage Mitigating effects for the rest of the turn ° Glitch: Upon Use, Disables User's Armor and Damage Mitigating effects for 1 Turn
x 2 Used.
Dark Sword Sigma 620 Blade/Dark C-Damage, Undodgable, Cuts Auras ° This chip can be re-used any number of times until the end of the turn ° Each subsequent use still costs an Attack Slot, but does not deduct from the user's total number of Chip Uses per battle ° Glitch: Locks all S-Attacks
x 18 Used.
Xion: HP: 2,232/3,900
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Post by Shast on Jan 6, 2020 5:29:09 GMT -8
??
Again the cobblestone streets, as if a combatant all their own contends with its lords assault. It bears the brunt of the drill but refuses to crumble after. Clinging to "life" with a saturation of darkness compelling it to endure. The pebbly road swats and deflects the sword strikes. Redirecting them with a finesse common city streets shouldn't have back towards Xion as the creature had done before. With each blow chunks of the road split off with such force and at such a seemingly calculated angle that it also strikes Xion.
Oooh now we're gettin' somewhere! the cockneyed voice riddles with anticipation. Clearly not having had a decent fight in some time.
It rears back with its left arm and jamsit straight into the ground. At that same moment several spikes of similar color to the creatures skin shade jut from the ground. Attempting to impale not just Xion but also his box and several barrels and other small remnants of those who used to live here. Withdrawing his arm the spikes recede.
Once more he matches Xions sword swings with his own but only twice. The sword arm gels once more and elongates. Gradually forming a massive bardiche shaft out of his arm and extending to make the blade. This malleable menace cuts a wide swath towards Xions mid-section. Finishing the swing the make-shift weapon begins to horrifically split into several whip-like tendrils that each sprout a procession of serrated blades. Each tendril with a mind of its own lashes out at the environment nearby, gashing scraping and tearing at anything they touch before eventually settling on Xion as their next meal.
{Da fite} Defense{Relevant skills}-Rugged Endurance- Passive Support skill *A power absorbed from Nightwind. Gaining his cross-dimensional tenacity for enduring harsh elements both domestic and foreign.* --- ?? is immune to maximum health reduction from outside effects. ?? is immune to attack slot reduction from outside effects. ?? is immune to effects that would increase the number of skill uses required to activate skills, or avoids needed to avoid attacks.
-Battle Sight- Passive Support skill *Battle prediction routines and patterns are honed a razors edge through constant battle.* --- ??'s avoidances may avoid 1 additional non-consecutive attack. Extra avoids gained from this skill may only be used to avoid attacks with the same name as an avoided attack(prior or currently being) used this turn. If the avoidance is omni-level they degrade to normal.
-Parry- Activated Defense skill *A power absorbed from Jax. The net bends to ??'s will and rises to his defense.* --- Blocks 1 attack. [x12 uses]
nat dodge 4 cd
-Cross Counter- Passive Speed skill *Shot for shot, blow for blow. No attack goes unanswered.* --- 260 damage C-attack counter upon avoidance, up to 4 times per turn. (Sword effect, ignore CBC up to 4/turn, loses aimers)
-Perfect Counter- Activated Speed skill *A technique absorbed from an unkown swordmaster. Perfection with the blade incarnate.* --- +2 times [Cross Counter] may trigger this turn. Additionally, ?? may convert the trigger for his [Cross Counter] skill from C to S or vice-versa. If [Demonic Tether] is active may also change [Cross Counter]trigger to "if hit" for 1 turn. [x8 uses]
-Siphon- Activated Offense skill *A technique from Gush. A hunger knowing no limit. Ravenously consuming all it can and making it a part of the beast.* --- This skill becomes 1 active or passive skill used/triggered/listed this battle by the most recent enemy ?? has damaged. This effect lasts 1 turn. This skill retains its current uses, and does not gain any from the copied skill. [x5 uses] [Max 5/battle] 420 counter eaten. uses [perfect counter](-2, 6 left) +4 counters this turn. uses [siphon](-1, 4 left), skill becomes [Force of Darkness] for 1 turn. [Parry] -4 use, 8 left blocks dark drillx2, darkswordx18, counters for 1300 total, [Reflection]x3 darkswordsSetup??'s bug element deals 60 damage to himself and Xion. ?? regenerates 40 hp. Offense6AS Dark Sword Sigma x3, aimed 620 670 Blade/Dark C-Damage, Cuts Auras undodgeable ° This chip can be re-used any number of times until the end of the turn ° Each subsequent use still costs an Attack Slot, but does not deduct from the user's total number of Chip Uses per battle ° Glitch: Locks all S-Attacks -Splitter- @ Xion, fan S-Attack Bug element *?? slams his hand into the ground and thin long bugged spines erupt from the ground beneath the opponents. As he pulls his hand back out the spikes recede back into the ground.* --- 355 damage, undodgeable, breaks shields, hits up to 3 additional targets. -Corroding Blade- x2 C-attack Bug element *?? invokes his signature blade and slashes at a foe with his blade!* --- 530 damage, breaks shields, cuts auras. -Cleave- C-attack Bug/Stone element *??'s arm is shifted into an incredibly large bardiche of foreign design and swipes a large horizontal cut ahead.* --- 530 damage, undodgeable, cuts auras. -Gift of the Glitching Predator- Hyper attack S-attack Bug element *?? transfigures his arm, elongating it several times over. Serrated blades protrude from various points. ?? then lashes out over and over, each toothy knife scraping data from anything it touches. Each byte of data stolen is quickly absorbed into the beast while what it leaves behind is an infecting blight of bugged data. --- 355 damage , breaks shields, cuts auras, ignores armor, hits up to 3 additional targets. if hits heals ?? for 50% of the damage it deals. Glitch, Glitch(again). If hit by this attack the current/next [Siphon] may last up to 1 turn longer, does not stack. [2 turn cooldown] (choosing nothin because its negated anyway) Charges [Glitching Grave] 2/2 Summary HP: 1945/3045 Status: Fine Stage: Normal
CDs: Fushoku! 1/1 nat dodge: 2/4 gotgp 0/2
Charge: Glitching Grave 2/2
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