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Weapons and aspects

Compare all six Nocturnal Arms, their unlock chains, 24 aspects, rank costs, attack patterns, and complete build plans.

30 records6 Weapon24 Weapon aspect

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Start with the family whose basic rhythm suits you. Open one to compare all four aspects, their unlock requirements, and the builds that make each version work.

  1. Argent SkullBlast foes with explosive Attacks, and retrieve the Shells with lunging Specials.View aspects
  2. Black CoatGuard and retaliate with mighty Attacks, ensuring none escape with seeking Specials.View aspects
  3. Moonstone AxeSweep through foes with a slow but devastating variety of Attacks and Specials.View aspects
  4. Sister BladesSlash with furious Attacks, or strike from afar with a flurry of Specials.View aspects
  5. Umbral FlamesLaunch damaging ranged Attacks as you move, or Specials that orbit around you.View aspects
  6. Witch's StaffStrike with a quick close-range Attack, or long-range Specials and Omega moves.View aspects
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Argent Skull

5 records

Blast foes with explosive Attacks, and retrieve the Shells with lunging Specials.

Weapons and aspects: argent skull
NameEffect and purposeKindRanksNeeds
Argent SkullBlast foes with explosive Attacks, and retrieve the Shells with lunging Specials.WeaponUnlock all of these weapons: Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, Moonstone Axe.None of these weapons may have been unlocked during the current night: Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, Moonstone Axe.
Aspect of HelYou have Frost Mane, which grants the way of the Valkyrie after your Omega Special.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MedeaYour Attack stays within reach, and explodes after landing your Specials or 3 seconds.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MelinoëYour Attacks have more Power for each Shell fired and not yet retrieved.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of PersephoneYour Omega Special is Sprouted, and lets you change direction. Boons start with level.Weapon aspect5

Black Coat

5 records

Guard and retaliate with mighty Attacks, ensuring none escape with seeking Specials.

Weapons and aspects: black coat
NameEffect and purposeKindRanksNeeds
Black CoatGuard and retaliate with mighty Attacks, ensuring none escape with seeking Specials.WeaponUnlock all of these weapons: Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, Moonstone Axe, Argent Skull.None of these weapons may have been unlocked during the current night: Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, Moonstone Axe, Argent Skull.
Aspect of MelinoëYour Attacks, Sprint, and move speed are faster.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of NyxYou have Omega Boost, which lets you produce Nightspawn after you activate it.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of SeleneStart each night with a unique Hex that strikes multiple foes and applies Shine.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of ShivaYou have Purifying Grace, which absorbs Omega Special blasts to grow Destructive.Weapon aspect5

Moonstone Axe

5 records

Sweep through foes with a slow but devastating variety of Attacks and Specials.

Weapons and aspects: moonstone axe
NameEffect and purposeKindRanks
Moonstone AxeSweep through foes with a slow but devastating variety of Attacks and Specials.Weapon
Aspect of CharonYour Cast erupts like a stronger Omega Cast if struck by your Omega Special.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MelinoëGain bonus Attack Power and maximum Life.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of NergalYou have the Rock Lion Mace, and become Berserk after you strike enough foes.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of ThanatosYour Attack is faster, and each strike grants Mortality until you take damage.Weapon aspect5

Sister Blades

5 records

Slash with furious Attacks, or strike from afar with a flurry of Specials.

Weapons and aspects: sister blades
NameEffect and purposeKindRanks
Sister BladesSlash with furious Attacks, or strike from afar with a flurry of Specials.Weapon
Aspect of ArtemisWhile you channel your Omega Attack, you occasionally Parry, then Riposte right after.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MelinoëYour Attacks and Specials deal more damage by striking foes from behind.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of PanYour Specials seek foes in your Casts, and fire more shots if you channel longer.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of the MorriganYou have the Crow Cutters, which can perform the ritual of the Blood Triad.Weapon aspect5

Umbral Flames

5 records

Launch damaging ranged Attacks as you move, or Specials that orbit around you.

Weapons and aspects: umbral flames
NameEffect and purposeKindRanks
Umbral FlamesLaunch damaging ranged Attacks as you move, or Specials that orbit around you.Weapon
Aspect of EosYour Omega Attack fires a Daybreaker that deals damage in an area around it every 2 seconds.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MelinoëYour Attacks and Specials may deal Critical damage.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MorosYour Attacks linger for 2 seconds, and explode in a blast if struck by your Specials.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of SupayYou have the Devil Sparks, which also enhance your Sprint boon.Weapon aspect5

Witch's Staff

5 records

Strike with a quick close-range Attack, or long-range Specials and Omega moves.

Weapons and aspects: witchs staff
NameEffect and purposeKindRanks
Witch's StaffStrike with a quick close-range Attack, or long-range Specials and Omega moves.Weapon
Aspect of AnubisYou have the Ankh Scepter, which raises recruited Shades wherever you slay foes.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of CirceWhenever you use Casts, so does your Animal Familiar, forming a Psychic Leash.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MelinoëGain maximum Magick and greater Power for your Specials.Weapon aspect5
Aspect of MomusWhenever you use Omega moves, each fires in place up to 3 times until you use it again.Weapon aspect5