Rune Mages are arcane savants possessing powerful destructive magic. They are also unique in their ability to create runes that enhance the power of themselves and others. A Rune Mage can be an imposing enemy due to their offensive power, as well as an invaluable ally on account of their rune mastery.
The Rune Mage receives many skills that focus on wielding destructive magic. They also have a large arsenal of skills that allow them to create Area of Effect (AoE) spells by drawing runes on the ground and manipulating them. Rune Mages are most often found in the midst of a fight adding fuel to the heat of battle.
“We Runemages tend to have lots of spells at the ready allowing us to target multiple enemies or groups. We’re good at thinning the pack, which can be quite handy in a party. On our own we have pretty much all that is needed to survive. Runemages are pretty versatile, all things considered.” – Master Runemage Gerreth Bournbray, The Academy, Hawksmouth
Information from MMORPG.com, The Chronicles of Spellborn: Caster Classes Developer Journal
Rune Mage Skill Sets / Skill Type: Rune[]
Highlighted entries in the tables below denote skills which are exclusive to Rune Mages. Non-highlighted entries denote skills which are available to all spellcaster archetype classes.
Skill Set 1 (unlocked at character creation)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Amplify Fear | Short Range
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Roaring: Gain 1 rank morale on hit, but lose 1 rank morale if the attack misses. | ||
Hack | Short Range
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Pounding Shards | Target
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Righteous Hunt | Target
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Life Tap: Melee attackers gain health. | ||
Shoot | Long Range
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Slash | Short Range
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Spirit Strike | Short Range
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Heroic: Heroic attacks have increased damage if the target has a lower morale than the Skill User. | ||
Tap Magic | Self
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Skill Set 2 (unlocked at level 5)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Combust | Target
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Burn: Lose health over time and take more damage from rune attacks. Melee attackers become flaming. | ||
Deflect | Self
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Reflect [Melee]: Received melee damage is reduced and the reduced amount is dealt to the attacker. | ||
Icicle Spear | Short Range, Burst
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Burst: Gain 1 rank physique on hit, but lose 1 rank physique if the attack misses. | ||
Rising Stakes | Short Range
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Rune of Flames | Target
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Burn: Lose health over time and take more damage from rune attacks. Melee attackers become flaming. | ||
Shell Shock | Target
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Heroic: Heroic attacks have increased damage if the target has a lower morale than the Skill User. |
Skill Set 3 (unlocked at level 11)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Barrage | Short Range
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Fury: Receive morale when damaged. Lose morale when healed. | ||
Mind Blade | Short Range
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Immune [Melee]: No damage taken from melee attacks. | ||
Quake | Short Range, Opener Shelter
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Shelter: All affinities are increased. | ||
Rune of Bonds | Target, Opener Celestial
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Celestial: Mind attribute is increased. | ||
Scorch Blade | Short Range, Burst, Opener Calibrate
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Burst: Gain 1 rank physique on hit, but lose 1 rank physique if the attack misses. | ||
Volley Blast | Long Range
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Skill Set 4 (unlocked at level 16)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Close Quarter Shock | Short Range
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Return [Melee]: Melee attackers partly receive dealt damage as well. | ||
Pyre Arrow | Long Range
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Burn: Lose health over time and take more damage from rune attacks. Melee attackers become flaming. | ||
Pyroclasm | Short Range, Burst, Finisher Blaze
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Burst: Gain 1 rank physique on hit, but lose 1 rank physique if the attack misses. | ||
Ring of Fire | Short Range, Finisher Infernal Halo
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Infernal Halo: Enhance Burn per combo point. | ||
Rune of Frenzy | Target, Finisher Seal of Besetment
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Seal of Besetment: Enhance Fury per combo point. | ||
Spirits Touch | Short Range
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Skill Set 5 (unlocked at level 24)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Disruption | Target
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Magi Funnel | Short Range, Roaring
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Roaring: Gain 1 rank morale on hit, but lose 1 rank morale if the attack misses. | ||
Mind over Body | Self
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Rune Circle | Target
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Soul Circle | Target
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Spirit Circle | Target
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Skill Set 6 (unlocked at level 34)[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Frostbite | Short Range
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Frozen: Reduces movement speed and attack speed for a short duration. | ||
Magi Cascade | Target, Roaring
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Roaring: Gain 1 rank morale on hit, but lose 1 rank morale if the attack misses. | ||
Rune of Frost | Target
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Frozen: Reduces movement speed and attack speed for a short duration. | ||
Serrated Stakes | Short Range
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Wound: Lose health over time. Ignores resistance and affinity. | ||
Soothing Wave | Target
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Quest Skills[]
Skill | Skill Details | Description | Effect Details | |
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Siphon Force | Short Range
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Curse reduces melee and ranged damage dealt and PeP Rank. |