Introducing Evie's Battle Scythe

Greetings Mercenaries-

Evie’s combat repertoire expands today with the addition of the Battle Scythe! Beginning at level 24, Evie can learn the Battle Scythe Mastery skill by visiting Brynn. Once unlocked, players can unlock an entire new way to move through the battlefield.

The most important thing to remember is that Evie is a master of various fighting styles. Her scythe does not replace her staff. Instead, it complements it and adds to her overall prowess. Read on to see what makes the scythe a worthy addition to her armory!

Scythe vs. Staff

What kind of warrior are you? The staff and scythe are both worthy weapons, but your own goals, strengths, and style will ultimately determine which is best for you.

Staff wielders will unlock the full potential of Evie’s magical strength. Unleashing Firebolts and Healing spells, the pure strength of the ether will emerge from Evie and onto her friends and foes as the judgment that Morrighan intended the humans rain down on Fomors.

Scythe experts forgo the access to magic in order to weave through the battle ground with a direct and visceral mastery. Moves like Blink and Insane Reaper craft a grim and bloody poetry that leaves no evil in one’s path.

Battle Scythe Skills

Blink

Blink allows Evie to evade enemies’ attacks the blink of an eye by moving in any direction while pressing dodge. When close combat gets to be too overwhelming, Blink out of danger and regain the upper hand.

Controls:

Mouse: Dodge [spacebar] – Dodge [spacebar]
Keyboard: Dodge [A] – Dodge [A]

Life Drain

Take the enemies’ strengths and make them your own. Life Drain takes your foe’s HP and brings it directly into you, allowing you to keep your momentum even when you run out of potions.

Controls:

Mouse: [Left-click] – [Right-click] + [E]
Keyboard: [S] – [D] + [W]

Spirit Bind

By using Spirit Bind, Evie can steal an enemy’s spirit and bind it to her. The bound spirit will then act as Evie’s ally, attacking her enemies. A friend from beyond can turn the tide in a tight battle.

Controls:

Mouse: [Left-click]x2 – [Right-click] + [E] – [Right-click]
Keyboard: [S]x2 – [D] + [W] – [D]

Mark of Death

With this sinister skill, Evie targets a foe and damns them to inflict pain upon themselves and their allies. Once marked, an enemy will bear a skull symbol above their head. Pressing the smash key repeatedly will tighten the Mark of Death around an enemy, bringing pain to them and everyone nearby.

Controls:

Mouse: [Left-click]x3 – [Right-click] + [E]- [Right-click]
Keyboard: [S]x3 – [D] + [W] – [D]

SP: Insane Reaper

The Insane Reaper recovers stamina for Evie and her party members while increasing attack speed for 60 seconds. By activating this at the right moment, Evie’s team becomes a whirlwind of blades, magic, and shields as they fight their way out of a desperate situation or turn a slight advantage into a full on massacre.

Controls:

Press the SP action key [Z] when at least 2 SP slots are filled. Press [X] to shift to the SP skill you wish to use.

These are a few of the devastating and brutal skills Evie can use while equipped with the Battle Scythe. Take a look at the video below to see some of them in action!