What is "Judgment"?
Judgment is a rare active skill used primarily by the Templar class, though other classes like Clerics have their own versions, such as Lightning Judgment. This skill deals damage to enemies who are Stunned or Knocked Down. It’s particularly useful for finishing off enemies after they've been disabled by your crowd control abilities.
At its core, Judgment is all about high-impact damage when your enemies are vulnerable. The real value of the skill comes with leveling it up, which unlocks stronger effects and new ways to use the ability.
How Does Skill Leveling Work in Aion 2?
Skill leveling is a process that requires you to invest both time and resources, but it's worth it for the improvements you’ll see in your abilities. Here’s a rundown of how skill leveling works:
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Skill Points: You earn skill points by leveling up your character or by using Wisdom Stones. These Wisdom Stones can be obtained by exchanging Empyrean Traces at the Monolith. Keep an eye on your skill points to make sure you're always ready to level up your skills as you progress.
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Base Cap: Each skill has a natural cap that typically starts at Level 10. After reaching this point, you’ll need to unlock additional progression through the Daevanion system.
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Unlocking Further Levels: Once you hit Level 10, you can unlock the next stages of skill leveling using the Daevanion Board (which is accessed by pressing "U"). This opens up a new set of progression paths, allowing you to further enhance your skills. For Judgment, this means you'll need to gather Daevanion Crystals to level it up beyond the initial cap.
What Are the Key Thresholds for Judgment?
Leveling up Judgment isn’t just about raw numbers. Reaching specific thresholds unlocks important upgrades that significantly improve the skill’s effectiveness. Here’s what you can expect:
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Level 8: The first enhancement unlocks. For Templars, this allows you to absorb 30% of the damage dealt by Judgment as HP, which is a game-changer for survivability. This means you can deal damage while simultaneously healing yourself.
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Level 12: The second enhancement slot becomes available, giving you even more customization options. You might choose to further improve damage, reduce cooldown, or gain other utility.
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Level 16+: After reaching Level 16, you unlock the third enhancement slot, giving you a significant boost in either power or utility. At this point, Judgment becomes a truly formidable skill with several possible builds depending on your playstyle.
How Do I Upgrade Judgment?
Upgrading Judgment requires two main things: Mastery Points and Daevanion Crystals. Here’s the process:
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Access the Skills Menu: Press "K" to open your Skills menu, where you can see all your available skills, including Judgment.
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Spend Mastery Points: To level Judgment to its initial Level 10, you’ll need to spend Mastery Points. These points are accumulated as you progress in the game, either through leveling up or using Wisdom Stones. Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can level Judgment to its base cap.
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Unlock Daevanion Crystals: After you’ve reached Level 10, you’ll need to go to the Daevanion Board to continue upgrading Judgment. This board allows you to spend Daevanion Crystals to unlock blue "Active Skill Nodes." These nodes give you additional levels, which can push Judgment up to its maximum potential of +20 with the help of special gear and Arcanas.
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Equip the Right Gear: To push Judgment beyond its natural Level 10 cap, you’ll need to equip special gear that boosts your Active Skills. Look for rings, weapons, or Arcana cards that provide bonuses to Active Skills. These items can add anywhere from +1 to +4 levels to Judgment, depending on the gear you have equipped.
What Is the Role of Judgment in Combat?
Understanding how to use Judgment effectively in combat is just as important as leveling it up. Judgment is often used as a “finisher” skill, typically after you’ve applied crowd control effects to an enemy. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
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Condition: Judgment deals damage to targets that are Stunned or Knocked Down. This means you’ll usually want to set up Judgment after using your crowd control skills (such as Stun or Knockdown) on your target.
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Range: Judgment has an effective range of 4 meters. It’s not a long-range skill, so you’ll need to be relatively close to your target to use it effectively.
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Role: In most cases, Judgment is a follow-up skill in your combo chain. After using a crowd control effect to disable your target, you can unleash Judgment to finish them off. It’s a high-damage skill, so timing it right is crucial to maximize your damage output.
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Synergy with Other Skills: Many Templars use Judgment in combination with other skills that apply crowd control or debuffs. For example, you might use a Stun to disable your enemy and then quickly follow up with Judgment for a powerful finishing blow.
How Can I Make the Most of Judgment?
To get the most out of Judgment, it’s important to think about the synergy between your skills, gear, and playstyle. Here are a few tips to consider:
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Maximize Your Crowd Control: Since Judgment relies on targets being Stunned or Knocked Down, make sure you have a solid set of crowd control skills in your arsenal. The more you can disable your enemies, the more often you’ll be able to use Judgment effectively.
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Focus on Enhancements: As you level Judgment, don’t forget to carefully choose your enhancements. Absorbing 30% of the damage as HP at Level 8 is incredibly useful for survivability, so prioritize that if you’re looking for self-healing during combat.
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Sell Aion 2 Kinah: If you’re in need of extra resources to upgrade your skills or buy the right gear, you might consider selling Aion 2 Kinah. This can help you gather the necessary funds to purchase Wisdom Stones, Daevanion Crystals, or gear that boosts your Judgment skill. Whether you're grinding for upgrades or just need some extra Kinah for gear, selling Kinah can be a helpful option.
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Gear Up for Active Skills: Don't underestimate the importance of equipment. Rings, weapons, and Arcanas that boost Active Skills will be critical in pushing Judgment to its maximum potential. Look for items that provide +1 to +4 levels for Active Skills, and make sure to upgrade them regularly to keep pace with your skill progression.
Leveling up Judgment is a rewarding but involved process that requires you to manage skill points, Daevanion Crystals, and gear. By understanding the mechanics of skill progression and strategically leveling up Judgment, you can significantly increase its effectiveness and become a formidable Templar in battle.
Remember, Judgment is a powerful finisher, but its true potential lies in how well you can set it up and enhance it. With the right approach to leveling and the right gear, you’ll soon be using Judgment to deal devastating damage and turn the tide of battle in your favor.
