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[[File:Unseen Strike projectile.png|thumb|A projectile fired by Unseen Strike.]]


'''Unseen Strike''' is a [[skill]] granted by {{il|The Hidden Blade}}.
'''Unseen Strike''' is a [[skill]] granted by {{il|The Hidden Blade}}.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
* '''Trigger''' - The skill causes a weapon you wield to [[trigger]] [[projectile]]s while [[phasing]]. If using 2 weapons, Unseen Strike will use your primary weapon when firing the projectile. This can trigger the main-hand weapon's on hit effect such as {{il|Mjölner}}'s {{c|mod|Trigger a Socketed Lightning Spell on Hit}} or {{il|The Iron Mass}}'s {{c|mod|if you've Hit with this Weapon Recently}}.
This skill fires a shuriken-shaped projectile at the nearest enemy within a radius, otherwise firing in a random direction. This projectile can be affected by [[projectile behaviour]]s. Additional projectiles will cause this skill to fire in a [[nova (projectile behaviour)|nova]]. Any source of [[volley]] will cause all projectiles to fire in a single direction in parallel instead.


* '''Phasing''' - {{il|Watcher's Eye}} (w. {{c|mod|You have Phasing while affected by Haste}} mod), and [[Raider]] and the [[Ascendant]] Raider Ascendancy can give permanent phasing.
Skill stats: Despite its tooltip, this projectile always uses the [[weapon]] in the user's main hand. It can trigger that weapon's effects such as {{il|Mjölner}}'s {{c|mod|Trigger a Socketed Lightning Spell on Hit}} or {{il|The Iron Mass}}'s {{c|mod|if you've Hit with this Weapon Recently}} modifiers. The [[critical strike chance]] of this skill is based on the main hand weapon and is scaled by the weapon type matching that weapon (e.g. with a main hand Mjölner, Unseen Strike's crit chance scales with {{c|mod|#% increased Critical Strike Chance with Maces}}, not [[dagger]]s).


* '''Targeting''' - The blades can target nearby enemies' general direction for you. They do not just trigger in a random direction. How they target may vary based on additional projectiles or not.
* '''Trigger''' - While {{stl|Phasing}}, this skill will automatically [[trigger]] every 0.5 seconds after you start phasing. This is not considered a [[cooldown]], and therefore unaffected by cooldown recovery rate.
** '''Phasing''' - {{il|Phase Run}} + {{il|Increased Duration Support}} can permanently maintain phasing uptime. Otherwise, a {{il|Watcher's Eye}} (with {{c|mod|You have Phasing while affected by Haste}}) or the [[Raider]] or [[Raider (Ascendant passive)|Ascendant]] can grant permanent phasing passively.


* [[Support gem]]s in The Hidden Blade affect Unseen Strike.
* Unseen Strike is affected by [[support gem]]s in The Hidden Blade. It is not affected by [[exceptional support gem]]s.  
** {{il|Greater Volley Support}} with no other sources of additional projectiles will cause all projectiles to fire in straight line side by side in one direction.
** {{il|Nightblade Support}}: If the user has a non-dagger/claw equipped, even if The Hidden Blade is in the main hand, Unseen Strike will not trigger. However, the skill itself is not disabled.
** {{il|Greater Multiple Projectiles Support}} or other sources of additional projectiles will cause the blades to fire in a 360 degree degree direction in equal distance from one another.
** However, {{il|Empower Support}}, {{il|Enhance Support}}, and {{il|Enlighten Support}} do not affect Unseen Strike. Unseen Strike is not a skill gem.
* '''Critical strikes''' - The base [[critical strike]] chance is based on the weapon itself. When using different weapons the base critical strike chance will alternate between each weapon when you gain phasing.
 
* As with most projectiles, they can gain the option to [[pierce]], [[fork]], [[chain]], or split. They do not start with these options.


==Version history==
==Version history==

Revision as of 13:43, 16 March 2024

NameUnseen Strike
Skill IdHiddenBlade
Icon
Cast Time1.00 sec
Item Class
Restrictions
Claw
Dagger
Rune Dagger
One-Handed Sword
Thrusting One-Handed Sword
One-Handed Mace
Sceptre
One-Handed Axe
Level Req.70
Attack Speed100% of base
Attack Damage250% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage250%
Launches a spinning blade that deals weapon damage to enemies. If firing multiple projectiles, they will be fired in a circle.
Fires Projectiles in a circle
This Skill is Triggered by a Unique Item
A projectile fired by Unseen Strike.

Unseen Strike is a skill granted by The Hidden BladeThe Hidden Blade
Ambusher
Dagger
Physical Damage: (62.7-68.4) to (244.2-266.4)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.10%
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 1.0 metres
Requires Level 60, 113 Dex, 113 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceTrigger Level 20 Unseen Strike every 0.5 seconds while Phasing
+(20-40) to Dexterity
(230-260)% increased Physical Damage
30% reduced Attack Speed while Phasing
The shadow warrior moves like the wind;
his strikes land long after he is gone.
.

Mechanics

This skill fires a shuriken-shaped projectile at the nearest enemy within a radius, otherwise firing in a random direction. This projectile can be affected by projectile behaviours. Additional projectiles will cause this skill to fire in a nova. Any source of volley will cause all projectiles to fire in a single direction in parallel instead.

Skill stats: Despite its tooltip, this projectile always uses the weapon in the user's main hand. It can trigger that weapon's effects such as MjölnerMjölner
Gavel
One Handed Mace
Physical Damage: (97.2-118.8) to (181.8-222.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.15
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 60, 412 Str, 300 Int15% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdTrigger a Socketed Lightning Spell on Hit, with a 0.25 second Cooldown
Socketed Lightning Spells have no Cost if Triggered
+300 Intelligence Requirement
+200 Strength Requirement
(80-120)% increased Physical Damage
Skills Chain +1 times
(80-100)% increased Lightning Damage
Look the storm in the eye and you will have its respect.
's Trigger a Socketed Lightning Spell on Hit or The Iron MassThe Iron Mass
Gladius
One Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (129.6-148.5) to (187.2-214.5)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.48-1.53)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
Requires Level 60, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating(140-175)% increased Physical Damage
(14-18)% increased Attack Speed
Unholy Might
Summoned Skeleton Warriors and Soldiers wield this Weapon while in your Main Hand
Summoned Skeleton Warriors and Soldiers deal Triple Damage with this
Weapon if you've Hit with this Weapon Recently
Lead by example.
's if you've Hit with this Weapon Recently modifiers. The critical strike chance of this skill is based on the main hand weapon and is scaled by the weapon type matching that weapon (e.g. with a main hand Mjölner, Unseen Strike's crit chance scales with #% increased Critical Strike Chance with Maces, not daggers).

  • Trigger - While Phasing, this skill will automatically trigger every 0.5 seconds after you start phasing. This is not considered a cooldown, and therefore unaffected by cooldown recovery rate.
    • Phasing - Phase RunPhase RunSpell, Duration, Movement, Physical, Travel
      Level: (1-20)
      Cost: (8-13) Mana
      Cooldown Time: 4.00 sec
      Can Store 1 Use(s)
      Cast Time: Instant
      Requires Level 34Gain a buff that makes you faster, harder to detect, and grants Phasing, letting you pass through enemies. Performing any skill replaces this buff with one that boosts melee physical damage of skills you use yourself (it will not apply to your melee skills used by totems). Consumes Frenzy Charges to increase duration.Base duration is 1.80 seconds
      Base secondary duration is 0.20 seconds
      (30-39)% increased Movement Speed
      (20-30)% more Melee Physical Damage
      100% increased Skill Duration per Frenzy Charge removed
      Grants Phasing
      100% increased Stealth

      Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
      (0.5-10)% increased Movement Speed
      Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
      + Increased Duration SupportIncreased Duration SupportSupport, Duration
      Icon: D
      Level: (1-20)
      Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%
      Requires Level 31Supports any skill with a duration.Supported Skills have (45-64)% increased Skill Effect Duration

      Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
      Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Skill Effect Duration
      This is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.
      can permanently maintain phasing uptime. Otherwise, a Watcher's EyeWatcher's Eye
      Prismatic Jewel
      Limited to: 1(4-6)% increased maximum Energy Shield
      (4-6)% increased maximum Life
      (4-6)% increased maximum Mana
      <Two or Three random aura modifiers>
      One by one, they stood their ground against a creature
      they had no hope of understanding, let alone defeating,
      and one by one, they became a part of it.
      Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
      (with You have Phasing while affected by Haste) or the Raider or Ascendant can grant permanent phasing passively.
  • Unseen Strike is affected by support gems in The Hidden Blade. It is not affected by exceptional support gems.
    • Nightblade SupportNightblade SupportAttack, Critical, Support
      Icon: u
      Level: (1-20)
      Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 140%
      Requires Level 18Supports attack skills. Cannot support skills which create minions.Supported Skills grant Elusive on Critical Strike
      Supported Skills have +(0.7-1)% to Critical Strike Chance while Elusive
      (0-38)% increased Effect of Elusive from Supported Skills
      Elusive from Supported Skills also grants +(100-138)% to Critical Strike Multiplier for
      Skills Supported by Nightblade
      Supported Skills can only be used with Claws or Daggers

      Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
      Supported Skills have (1-20)% increased Critical Strike Chance
      This is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket.
      : If the user has a non-dagger/claw equipped, even if The Hidden Blade is in the main hand, Unseen Strike will not trigger. However, the skill itself is not disabled.

Version history

Version Changes
3.22.0
  • No longer has a 0.5 second cooldown.
3.12.0
  • Introduced to the game.