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{{Infobox Skill
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| name        = Blade Knight Combo
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| image      = BK.jpg
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| class      = [[Blade Knight]]
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| type        = Passive Trigger
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| requirement = [[Marlon's Quest]]
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''Combos are what makes the Blade Knight unique from the rest of the character classes. Not only that they are tough and have a high vitality (HP) but they can also deal great damage by the use of the combo.''
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The **Combo** is the signature mechanic of the [[Dark Knight|Blade Knight]]. It allows the class to transcend its high durability and deal massive burst damage.
  
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''What is a combo? A combo is a combination of skills dealt in a fashionable manner. If you connect a series of skills correctly, you will successfully perform a combo. When you deal a combo, you deal bonus damage.''
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A combo is a specific sequence of **3 skills** executed in rapid succession. When performed correctly, a blue shockwave expands from your character, dealing significant bonus damage to the target.
  
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== Prerequisites ==
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Before you can perform a combo, you must meet one condition:
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* **Complete the [[Marlon's Quest]]:** This unlocks the Combo ability for Blade Knights (Level 220+).
  
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== The 3-Step Formula ==
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A combo always consists of three specific components executed in order:
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# **Weapon Skill** (From your Sword/Orb)
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# **Primary Skill** (Usually Twisting Slash)
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# **Finisher Skill** (Death Stab or Rageful Blow)
  
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===How to do a BK combo===
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=== 1. The Weapon Skill ===
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The first step of any combo depends on your equipped weapon.
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* **Cyclone:** The most popular choice due to its fast animation speed. Found on items like the *Lightning Sword* or *Mace of the King*.
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* **Other Skills:** *Lunge, Slashing, Uppercut, Falling Slash.* (These are generally slower and less preferred).
  
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''Firstly, you must finish [[Marlon's quest]] ''. ''Next is to learn what are the different types of Combo Patterns. All you have to do is execute the Combo Pattern containing 3 skills continuously. If you performed a combo, you will notice a blue circle aura that moves inward to outward starting from your character's position. You will also notice an additional damage dealt to your opponent.''
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=== 2. Combo Patterns ===
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Below are the recognized patterns.  
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
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! Difficulty !! Sequence !! Notes
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| style="color:green; font-weight:bold;" | Standard || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Twisting Slash''' → '''Death Stab''' || Most common and reliable combo.
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| style="color:green; font-weight:bold;" | Standard || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Death Stab''' → '''Twisting Slash''' || Alternative standard rotation.
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|-
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| style="color:orange; font-weight:bold;" | Advanced || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Twisting Slash''' → '''Rageful Blow''' || Slower animation; harder to land.
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| style="color:orange; font-weight:bold;" | Advanced || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Death Stab''' → '''Rageful Blow''' || High damage, slow execution.
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| style="color:red; font-weight:bold;" | Expert || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Rageful Blow''' → '''Twisting Slash''' || "Maniac" tier combo.
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| style="color:red; font-weight:bold;" | Expert || '''Weapon Skill''' → '''Rageful Blow''' → '''Death Stab''' || "Maniac" tier combo.
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|}
  
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== Advanced Mechanics: Combo-Potting ==
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To survive in PvP while dealing damage, you must weave Potion usage (SD/HP) into your skill rotation. This is known as "Combo-Potting."
  
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==List of Combo Patterns==
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=== Hotkey Setup ===
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''Combo Patterns are the order/arrangement of skills needed to be executed to successfully perform a combo.''
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To assign a hotkey: Hover your mouse over the skill/item and press **Ctrl + Number/Letter**.
  
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'''1''' Weapon Skill+Twisting Slash+Death Stab.
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
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! Hotkey !! Assignment !! Recommended Finger
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| '''1''' || '''Weapon Skill''' || Ring Finger
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| '''2''' || '''Twisting Slash''' || Middle Finger
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| '''3''' || '''Death Stab''' || Index Finger
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| '''Q / W / E''' || '''Potions (HP/SD)''' || Any comfortable finger
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|}
  
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'''2''' Weapon Skill+Twisting Slash+Rageful Blow. (for advanced combo maniacs)
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=== Rhythm Patterns ===
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The key to Combo-Potting is rhythm. Here are common input sequences:
  
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'''3''' Weapon Skill+Death Stab+ Twisting Slash
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* **The Weave:** <code>1</code> → <code>Q</code> → <code>2</code> → <code>Q</code> → <code>3</code>
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* **The Burst:** <code>1</code> → <code>2</code> → <code>3</code> → <code>Q</code> → <code>W</code> → <code>E</code>
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* **The Finisher:** <code>1</code> → <code>2</code> → <code>3</code> → <code>Q</code>
  
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'''4''' Weapon Skill+Death Stab+Rageful Blow. (for advanced combo maniacs)
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== Pro Tips ==
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* **Timing is Key:** Do not mash the buttons. You must wait for the animation of one skill to start before pressing the next.
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* **Avoid Rageful Blow:** For PvP, patterns containing *Rageful Blow* are often too slow. Stick to patterns using *Death Stab* for speed.
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* **Practice Targets:**
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** **Beginner:** Practice on the [[Lord Kundun]] in Kalima 1-7 (High HP).
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** **Expert:** Practice on the **Draconite Hunter** event bosses.
  
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'''5''' Weapon Skill+Rageful of Blow+Twisting Slash.
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== See Also ==
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* [[Combo System for all classes|Combo Guide for Elf, SM, MG, and DL]]
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'''6''' Weapon Skill+Rageful of Blow+Death Stab.
 
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===What is a Weapon Skill?===
 
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Now you might wonder what a ''Weapon Skill'' is. A weapon skill is a skill only offered in Weapons. For example: 'Cyclone Cutting Skill'' is the most prefered skill for combo maniacs due its faster than the others and more convenient and offered in most weapons such as Lightning Sword and Mace of the King.
 
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'''NOTE:''' ''There will be only one type of weapon skill on a sword. ''
 
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There are five types of Weapon Skills available for Blade Knights / Blade Masters:
 
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*  ''Cyclone Cutting Skill''
 
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*  ''Lunge Skill''
 
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*  ''Slashing Skill''
 
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*  ''Uppercut Skill''
 
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* ''Falling Slash Skill''
 
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===Combo with Potting===
 
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''Since you can deal great damage by doing a combo, one must not forget to drink potions while doing so.''
 
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We are going to inform you how to combo and pot at the same time.
 
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==Setting your Skills& Potions==
 
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Set your skills and pots to the corresponding letters & numbers.
 
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All you need to do is Hold the Ctrl Button + Point the mouse cursor on the skill/potion and Press the specific Number/Letter.
 
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'''For example''': ''Hold Ctrl + (mouse cursor pointed to Weapon Skill) then Press 1.''
 
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'''For skills''':
 
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* Number 1: ''Weapon Skill''
 
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* Number 2: ''Second Skill''
 
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* Number 3: ''Third Skill''
 
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'''For Potions''':
 
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* Letters QWE= ''Potions''
 
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==How to Combo and Pot in a convenient way==
 
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The key in comboing and potting at the same time is to know what fingers to use when pressing each skill and potions that is comfortable to you.
 
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* 1 : ''Ring Finger''
 
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* 2 : ''Middle Finger''
 
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* 3 : ''Index/Pointing Finger''
 
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* q : ''Ring Finger''
 
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* w : ''Middle Finger''
 
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* e : ''Index/Pointing Finger''
 
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There are a few types of Combo-Pot orders that you can follow.
 
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* ''1q2q3''
 
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* ''123qwe''
 
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* ''123q''
 
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''NOTE: This can vary depending on where you are comfortable with and what type of combo pattern you are using.''
 
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==Tips & Advices==
 
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*  The quickest combos to execute are those that doesn't have Rageful Blow. Hence, the quickest to Perform are combos 1 & 3.
 
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*  Combo Patterns that has Rageful Blow Skill might take some time to be executed because these skills got a bit slower casting.
 
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*  Combining 3 skills in order to make a successful combo may require a lot of practice and work. The timing for each combo pattern is different so we suggest that you practice. ''You can practice combo on monster boss '''Kundun Relics''' (Kalima 1 ~ 7) or even on the official event [https://forum.infinitymu.net/showthread.php?102848-Big-Event-The-Draconite-Hunter&p=1335806&viewfull=1#post1335806 Draconite Hunter] (If you are stronger) which have a huge defense and life.''
 
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*  The key to make a successful combo is the timing.
 
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* For discussions, questions or any ideas that comes to your mind you can share with us at our community forums: [https://forum.infinitymu.net/forum.php here]
 
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==Combo for other classes==
 
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Detailed guide about how to do combo with your Elf, Soul Master, Magic Gladiator and Dark Lord you can find here: [[Combo System for all classes|Combo For All Classes]]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 23:01, 10 February 2026

Template:Infobox Skill

The **Combo** is the signature mechanic of the Blade Knight. It allows the class to transcend its high durability and deal massive burst damage.

A combo is a specific sequence of **3 skills** executed in rapid succession. When performed correctly, a blue shockwave expands from your character, dealing significant bonus damage to the target.

Prerequisites

Before you can perform a combo, you must meet one condition:

  • **Complete the Marlon's Quest:** This unlocks the Combo ability for Blade Knights (Level 220+).

The 3-Step Formula

A combo always consists of three specific components executed in order:

  1. **Weapon Skill** (From your Sword/Orb)
  2. **Primary Skill** (Usually Twisting Slash)
  3. **Finisher Skill** (Death Stab or Rageful Blow)

1. The Weapon Skill

The first step of any combo depends on your equipped weapon.

  • **Cyclone:** The most popular choice due to its fast animation speed. Found on items like the *Lightning Sword* or *Mace of the King*.
  • **Other Skills:** *Lunge, Slashing, Uppercut, Falling Slash.* (These are generally slower and less preferred).

2. Combo Patterns

Below are the recognized patterns.

Difficulty Sequence Notes
Standard Weapon Skill → Twisting Slash → Death Stab Most common and reliable combo.
Standard Weapon Skill → Death Stab → Twisting Slash Alternative standard rotation.
Advanced Weapon Skill → Twisting Slash → Rageful Blow Slower animation; harder to land.
Advanced Weapon Skill → Death Stab → Rageful Blow High damage, slow execution.
Expert Weapon Skill → Rageful Blow → Twisting Slash "Maniac" tier combo.
Expert Weapon Skill → Rageful Blow → Death Stab "Maniac" tier combo.

Advanced Mechanics: Combo-Potting

To survive in PvP while dealing damage, you must weave Potion usage (SD/HP) into your skill rotation. This is known as "Combo-Potting."

Hotkey Setup

To assign a hotkey: Hover your mouse over the skill/item and press **Ctrl + Number/Letter**.

Hotkey Assignment Recommended Finger
1 Weapon Skill Ring Finger
2 Twisting Slash Middle Finger
3 Death Stab Index Finger
Q / W / E Potions (HP/SD) Any comfortable finger

Rhythm Patterns

The key to Combo-Potting is rhythm. Here are common input sequences:

  • **The Weave:** 1 → Q → 2 → Q → 3
  • **The Burst:** 1 → 2 → 3 → Q → W → E
  • **The Finisher:** 1 → 2 → 3 → Q

Pro Tips

  • **Timing is Key:** Do not mash the buttons. You must wait for the animation of one skill to start before pressing the next.
  • **Avoid Rageful Blow:** For PvP, patterns containing *Rageful Blow* are often too slow. Stick to patterns using *Death Stab* for speed.
  • **Practice Targets:**
    • **Beginner:** Practice on the Lord Kundun in Kalima 1-7 (High HP).
    • **Expert:** Practice on the **Draconite Hunter** event bosses.

See Also

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