Crescendo
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“Strike up the band and unleash a wave of sonic magic. Instruments playing in the background contribute to the amplitude, increasing the strength of the wave.
Damage: 908 (2.25)? Damage: 404 (1.0)?- Barrier: 2,565 (1.35)?
- Increase per Instrument: 25%
- Number of Targets: 5
- Radius: 360
— In-game description
Related traits[edit]
Domination
- Rending Shatter — Shatter skills inflict vulnerability on hit.
- Shattered Concentration — Shatter skills also remove a boon on hit.
- Mental Anguish — Shatter skills deal more damage. This bonus damage is doubled against foes that are not activating skills.
Chaos
- Bountiful Disillusionment — Gain stability when you use a Shatter skill. Grant an additional boon to nearby allies based on which Shatter is used.
Inspiration
- Restorative Illusions — Heal and cleanse conditions from yourself and nearby allies when you use a Shatter skill.
Illusions
- Maim the Disillusioned — Shatter skills inflict torment on hit.
- Master of Misdirection — Shatter skills gain recharge reduction.
- Master of Fragmentation — Your Shatter skills are improved.
Troubadour
- Life of the Party — Lively Lute and Crescendo grant boons to affected allies.
- Fortissimo — After using Crescendo, gain a note every interval for a duration. Gain increased attributes for each instrument you have playing.
- Altered Chord — Crescendo prompts your last-played instrument to take the spotlight, augmenting Crescendo's effects. Playing an instrument recharges Crescendo if a note was consumed.
Version history[edit]
For a detailed skill history, see here.
| Patch | Changes |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 |
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| October 28, 2025 | Visions of Eternity release:
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| August 19, 2025 |
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