Posted by : Iga Lezat Admin Wednesday 5 March 2014

REVIEW GAME ELSWORD

Elsword (Korean: 엘소드) is a free-to-play, 2.5-dimensional side-scrolling action MMORPG developed by the South Korean company KOG Studios. It features real-time action gameplay and includes both player vs. environment and player vs. player modes. There are several playable characters within the game, each with unique backstories and distinct abilities. While playing the game is free, some items and costumes can be purchased through the in-game "Item Mall" using real currency.

Gameplay

Elsword features skill-based action gameplay combined with role-playing elements and community features typical of an MMORPG, such as guilds, chat, and item trading. Gameplay can be controlled using either a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad.

Classes

Elsword the Knight (Warrior)

His first class changes are Sword Knight, Magic Knight, and Sheath Knight. His second class changes are Lord Knight, Rune Slayer, and Infinity Sword.

Sword Knight specializes on swordsmanship. Magic Knight combines magic with swords, capable of creating fireballs and sword-shaped magic attacks. Sheath Knight enables the use of the Bladed Sheath, named "Conwell".

Lord Knight is a title given by Velder Kingdom to warriors who have reached a God-level swordsmanship. Rune Slayer makes use of an advanced magic named "Rune", combining magic with rune and storing it in the user's sword, granting the user an explosive-level power. Infinity Sword can summon an unlimited amount of swords to use when fighting, also with an upgraded Conwell.

Aisha the Magician (Sorcerer)

Her first class changes are High Magician, Dark Magician, and Battle Magician. Her second class changes are Elemental Master, Void Princess, and Dimension Witch.

High Magician uses an advanced magic, combined with knowledge. Dark Magician combines demonic energy with magic, which makes use of Dark Fireballs and Hell Magic. Battle Magician is a melee-type magician that uses magic-reinforced staff wielding.

Elemental Master uses the magic of the Four Elements(Fire, Water, Earth, Air) combined with other elements(Lightning, poison, ice, etc.).Void Princess makes a contract with a devil named "Angkor" making use of Devil Magic and Hell lasers in addition to her original dark magic. Dimension Witch can control space and time by the use of "Moon Stone".

Rena the Ranger (Archer)

Her first class changes are Combat Ranger, Sniping Ranger and Trapping Ranger. Her second class changes are Wind Sneaker, Grand Archer, and Night Watcher.

Combat Ranger specializes on martial combat, in addition to her archery magic. Sniping Ranger specializes on Archery, capable of marking targets and quick-shooting. Trapping Ranger makes use of traps and melee attacks with a legendary sword named "Erendil".

Wind Sneaker combines the magic used to create energy arrows with their martial arts to boost the user's power and speed, as they have reached their limits. Grand Archer reaches a Master-level Archery sniping enemies with a hail of arrows, capable of piercing metals when strong and a soundless arrow when swift. Night Watcher uses an moonstone-strengthened Erendil, which was strengthened after her battle with the revived King Nasod.

Raven the Taker (Berserker)

His first class changes are Sword Taker, Over Taker, and Weapon Taker. His second class changes are Blade Master, Reckless Fist, and Veteran Commander.

Sword Taker chooses to specialize in swordsmanship rather than his left Nasod Arm, in fear that his Nasod Arm will overtake him. Over Taker chooses to upgrade his Nasod Arm despite the risks of being able to be taken over. Weapon Taker makes use of the "Overheat" system, which can strengthen his own attacks and his Nasod Fireballs at the cost of his own life.

Blade Master seals his Nasod Arm completely and uses only his sword, reaching a master swordsmanship level. Reckless Fist uses a Limit-Enhanced Nasod Arm with reckless power, but is already in its limits of being mentally stable and starts to lose his own consciousness. Veteran Commander upgrades his "Overheat" System and strengthens his Nasod Arm, which was in the brink of its destruction due to an overuse of Overheat.

Eve the Another Code (Mechanic)

Her first class changes are Code:Exotic, Code:Architecture, and Code:Electra. Her second class changes are Code:Nemesis, Code:Empress, and Code:Battle Seraph.

Code:Exotic modifies her to a battle-type, as she was originally a worker-type and was not suited for battle. Code:Architecture modifies herself and changes herself to a mini-core, capable of producing additional Nasods, and creates "Oberon", her first servant. Code:Electra strengthens her Electron powers and reduces the use of her limited El-energy, being able to use powerful :Electron attacks with little El-energy.

Code:Nemesis changes her to a "Nasod's Queen of Destruction", combining Electron Metal weapons and Electron Energy with the brute force of the destruction code. Code:Empress creates an additional servant named "Ophelia", combining Oberon and Ophelia's attacks to make an infinite combo. Code:Battle Seraph unlocks a hidden code made by the King Nasod, multiplying her powers, but at the risk of temporarily disabling her "Emotion Control Device".

Chung the Guardian (Shooter, Cannon Blaster)

His first class changes are Fury Guardian, Shooting Guardian, and Shelling Guardian. His second class changes are Iron Paladin, Deadly Chaser, and Tactical Trooper.

Fury Guardian upgrades his cannon "Destroyer" to make more powerful shots. Shooting Suardian makes use of a gun named "Silver Shooter", as he felt that the use of his heavy cannon can make openings. Shelling Guardian makes use of traps, bombs, and specialized cannonballs in addition to the Destroyer.

Iron Paladin upgrades Destroyer to its limit, destroying enemies in a single blast. Deadly Chaser makes use of two Silver Shooters, as having just one still made openings. Tactical Trooper makes additional changes to his "Shells", combining El-energy crystals to his Cannon Shells.

Ara the Spearman (Martial Artist)

Her first class changes are currently Little Hsien and Little Devil. Her second class changes are Sakra Devanam and Yama Raja. Her third choice of first and second class changes are still unavailable. Ara's second class changes might be unavailable at some countries.

Little Hsien is a title given to her by the villagers, as some heroes are gives names for their deeds. Little Devil is a title given to her because she makes use of the Devil's powers in addition to her "Ki".

Sakra Devanam is a title obtained after she mastered her use of "Ki". Yama Raja literally means "Devil Queen", as she was able to defeat a Full-Blooded Devil with her own.

Elesis the Free Knight (a Knight unbound by the rules of the kingdom, in this case, Velder)(available only in Asia)

Her first class changes are Saber Knight and Pyro Knight. Her second class changes are Grand Master and Blazing Heart. Her Third choice of first and second class changes are still unavailable. Elesis' might be not available at some countries.

Saber Knight uses specialized swordsmanship, but she still retains some of her flame powers. Pyro Knight Strengthens the use of fireball magic, but is an irregular-shaped flame, unlike Elsword's Magic Knight.

Grand Master is a Master of Swordsmanship, capable of battling a Veldar Kingdom's Lord Knight in an 1 on 1 battle. Blazing Heart uses a magician-level flame magic.

Add the Tracer(a special Mechanic that Traces energy, stores it, then releases in the form of Electricity, with the use of the Nasod Dynamo)(Might not be available)

His first class change is Psychic Tracer and the second class change is Lunatic Psyker. Add might not be available in some countries.

Psychic Tracer connects his Dynamos to his mind, enabling him to control his Dynamos and the energy it stores and generates with only willpower. Later, with the Dynamos reaching its limit, and unable to use the full power of the Dynamos due to lack of power source, He upgrades his Dynamos even further, installing a stable power source and becoming the Lunatic Psyker.

Skills

There are different types of skills available in Elsword. You can choose different types of skills as you level up. There are mainly Six types of Skills: Passive, Active, Buff, Special Active, Sealed Skills, and Hyper Active.

Passive is a skill that is always on effect after obtaining it. It will be on effect without any mana cost as long as the conditions are met. There are many types of Passives. There are some that increases your Attack or Defense, there are some that gives special effects, and there are also some that strengthens other skills.

Active is a skill that requires some mana to activate it. It usually does not have a very strong damage so the mana cost and the cooldown is very low. Mana cost ranges from 5~100 and cooldown ranges from 1~65. Actives may damage your opponent, may help your allies, or even restore your health or mana.

Buff is a skill that gives you and your allies a special effect or a power boost for a limited time when activated. It's activation can be easily interrupted, so it has a very short cooldown. However, the buff usually gives a huge advantage to a side, so the mana cost is relatively high. There are also skills called De-Buff Skills that Weakens your enemy for a short time. Mana cost ranges from 50~80, cooldown ranges from 10~30 and buff duration ranges from 3~60.

Special Active is a skill that has a special skill image when activated. The damage is relatively powerful, so it has a very high mana cost. Also, most Special Actives cannot be used as a combo, but there are some that can. If a Special Active is interrupted, its mana will not be refunded and its cooldown will start, but its interruption chance is very low. Mana cost ranges from 50~300 and cooldown ranges from 5~30

Sealed Skills are a type of skills that require completing a quest to be unlocked. After completing the quest, the NPC gives you a skill unlocking book that can unlock a certain type of Sealed Skill. Due to this down side, they usually are stronger than most skills. Sealed Skills, when unlocked, becomes a Passive, Active or a Special Active. There are 6 Sealed Skills for every Character. They are, Beginner, Easy, Medium, Hard, Ultra, and Ultimate Seal Level. The higher the Seal Level, the harder it is to unlock.

Hyper Active is the strongest skill in the game. They require being a level 65 or higher to unlock, and is a Sealed Skill. To unlock the Hyper Active, you need to complete a quest and obtain "The Ultimate Skill Book". The Hyper Actives may decrease an enemy player's life to half or even cause a One-Hit Kill when landed successfully. However, they deplete the user's mana completely(Maximum mana for a player is 300 and Hyper Active requires 300 mana) and always has a 180 second cooldown, even if you have a cooldown reducing buff or a mana cost reducing buff. Characters like Aisha, Eve(except Code: Nemesis), Ara(Sakra Devanam) can bypass the mana depletion, since they have a Maximum Mana Increasing Passive Skill.

Player vs. Environment

Players traverse the land of Elrios, defeating enemies and leveling-up to unlock new job classes and skills. As players explore the world they travel to eight unique regions, each containing a "hub" town and around 6 dungeons. In towns, players can receive quests from NPCs, purchase items, and interact with other players. Dungeons are instanced, offering co-op play for up to four players at a time. Some dungeons feature branching paths, light puzzle-solving, and interactive elements such as collapsing buildings. The game also features a number of special dungeons. In all there presently 60 different levels.

There are nine different playable characters to date, though only 7 are available on NA servers. Each has three different job class paths they can choose from starting at level 15. Exception is Elsword's older sister Elesis (unavailable on NA Servers). Ara has had two first and second job class paths revealed, and Elesis now also has two first and second job class paths revealed. Also, Add (unavailable on NA Servers), the latest Character, only has one class path revealed. Each job class path offers specialization in a different play style along with unique skills.

Player vs. Player

Player vs. player(PvP) takes place in special sparring and arena arenas designed for different numbers of players. Up to eight players can brawl at the same time. Both "survival mode" meaning everyone vs. everyone and "team" modes are available with team battles supporting up to 4 vs. 4. Servers have the option to fight 1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 2, and 3 vs. 3 matches. However, South Korean and North American servers, along with others, are in the process or have already removed the 2 vs. 2

Story

The Elsword plot involves a mystical land named Elrios which was nurtured to life through the power of gem known as the El Stone. When the El Stone is stolen, Elsword and his allies go on a quest to recover it and bring the thieves to justice. Along the way, new allies join his team, now known as the "El Search Party". While this story ties the eight regions of the world together, each region also has multiple subplots that unfold as players complete the dungeons in that region. In addition, each character has a personal story that is told as they level up and select their job class path.