Character Skills System Guide
Introduction to Vessel Skills
Every Vessel (character) in Sipher Odyssey possesses a unique Sub-race Skill that defines their combat style and tactical advantages. Mastering these skills is essential to overcoming the challenges of Sipheria!
Active Skills Basics
Active Skills are special abilities that you can trigger during combat. Each sub-race has a unique Active Skill that provides distinct advantages in battle.
How to Use Skills
Activating Skills: Press the Skill button (located at the bottom of your screen) to activate your Vessel's unique ability
Cooldown Timer: After using a skill, you must wait for the cooldown to finish before using it again
Skill Indicators: Visual effects will appear around your character to indicate when a skill is active
Cooldown Reduction
You can reduce skill cooldown time in several ways:
Hit Enemies: Each hit reduces cooldown by 0.1 seconds
Kill Enemies: Each kill reduces cooldown by 0.5 seconds
Take Damage: Being hit reduces cooldown by 0.1 seconds
Special Augments: Some augments and equipment can reduce cooldown times
Skill Targeting Types
Different skills use different targeting systems. Understanding how to aim and execute each type will maximize your effectiveness in combat.
Instant Targeting
How It Works: Automatically affects targets without aiming
Activation: Press the Skill button to activate immediately
Examples: Area buffs, self-shields, automatic damage to nearby enemies
Best For: Quick reactions and crowd control
Aura Skills
How It Works: Creates an effect zone around your character
Activation: Press the Skill button to activate the aura around you
Examples: Healing auras, damage reduction fields, enemy slowing zones
Best For: Team support and controlling space around you
Shape Targeting
How It Works: Creates an area effect at your chosen location
Activation: Press and hold the Skill button, aim with mouse/joystick, release to execute
Examples: Meteor strikes, explosive attacks, teleportation
Best For: Precise area damage and tactical positioning
Cone Targeting
How It Works: Affects everything in a cone-shaped area
Activation: Press and hold the Skill button, aim direction, release to execute
Examples: Force push, spreading attacks, wave attacks
Best For: Hitting multiple enemies in one direction
Line Targeting
How It Works: Affects everything in a straight line
Activation: Press and hold the Skill button, aim direction, release to execute
Examples: Laser beams, dash attacks, piercing projectiles
Best For: Hitting multiple enemies in a row
Unit Targeting
How It Works: Targets specific enemies or allies
Activation: Press the Skill button, aim at the desired target, release to execute
Examples: Single-target heal, targeted damage attack, debuff
Best For: Focusing on priority targets
Skill Phases
Each skill progresses through several phases when used:
Initiation: When you press the skill button
Aiming (if applicable): When you're directing where the skill will affect
Casting: Brief moment before the skill executes
Executing: When the skill is actively affecting targets
Ending: When the skill effect finishes and cooldown begins
Skill Controls by Race
INU Skills
INU Vessels excel at versatile combat with a balance of offense and support abilities:
INU CANIS: Explosive Speed - Temporary movement and attack speed boost
INU BIOZ: Poison Cloud - Creates a toxic area that damages enemies over time
INU CYBORG: Robot Turret - Deploys an automated turret that fires at enemies
INU COSMIC: Super Nova - Launches powerful explosive projectiles
NEKO Skills
NEKO Vessels specialize in mobility and tactical positioning:
NEKO FELIS: Cat Out Of The Bag - Roll forward, damaging and stunning enemies
NEKO SYNTHETIC: Hologram - Creates a copy that can distract and damage enemies
NEKO PHASEWALKER: Shadow Walk - Become invisible to reposition or escape
NEKO CRYSTALIS: Crystal Cage - Trap enemies in crystal formations
BURU Skills
BURU Vessels focus on defense and crowd control:
BURU TAURUS: Berserk - Increases damage based on number of surrounding enemies
BURU MECHA: Energy Shield - Creates a barrier that protects from incoming damage
BURU INFERNO: Hell Gate - Creates a black hole that pulls and damages enemies
BURU ANCIENT: Ancient Guard - Absorbs projectiles and releases counter-attacks
NEZUMI Skills
NEZUMI Vessels employ trickery and technology:
NEZUMI RATTUS: Scurry - Quick evasive movement with damage potential
NEZUMI DIGITAS: Feel the Beat - Uses sound to damage and control enemies
NEZUMI TINKER: Clockwork Guardian - Deploys a decoy that attracts enemies
NEZUMI DIVINUS: Divinity Pulse - Summons and controls powerful weapons
Tips for Mastering Skills
Match Skills to Situation: Different skills excel in different scenarios
Combine with Weapons: Certain skills synergize well with specific weapon types
Team Coordination: Time your skills with teammates for maximum effectiveness
Positioning: Many skills are more effective from specific positions
Anticipate Cooldowns: Plan your skill usage to have abilities available when needed
Remember, Sipher: Your skills are what make you unique in battle. Master them, and you'll master Sipheria!
Last Updated: March 4, 2025