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Backstep
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Moves backwards
Resist damage and status effects
Range Area Cast Cooldown
Centered on Caster Target Instant 8 sec.

Description[ | ]

Backstep is a movement skill that increases distance between the player and target. The user resists damage and status effects during the animation. It can be used by pressing Key Alphabet S 128 twice in rapid succession.

Different classes have specific versions of this skill that may be customized with talents and other skills:

  • Assassin
  • Blade Dancer
  • Blade Master
  • Destroyer
  • Force Master
  • Gunslinger
  • Kung Fu Master
  • Soul Fighter
  • Summoner
  • Warden
  • Warlock

Tips[ | ]

  • Backstep is useful for both PvE and PvP by creating distance to avoid being stunlocked and comboed, or to enable ranged skills.
  • In high-tier pvp, the opponent can followup a Backstep use by chasing with Approach skills.
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