"Speed and versatility are a MERCURIAL's greatest weapons. Through mastery of both blade and element, they weave a deadly dance of close and ranged combat, adapting their strategy as swiftly as quicksilver flows."

The MERCURIAL class exemplifies adaptable combat, wielding specialized weapons that seamlessly integrate physical and elemental capabilities. Their signature weapons, such as gunblades and spears, can rapidly transition between close-quarters and ranged combat modes. Their ethereal ability allows them to create "shifting fields"—circular zones that store and release energy. The shifting fields can be used both defensively and offensively, allowing MERCURIALS to create recovery zones for allies or trap enemies within damaging fields. MERCURIALS can manifest ethereal links between their weapons, allowing for dynamic transformations. These links appear as shimmering threads of energy that connect different weapon forms, enabling fluid transitions between combat modes. Through these links, a MERCURIAL can seamlessly transform their weapon from a close-range blade to a mid-range spear, or split a single weapon into dual-wielding forms.

Core Attributes

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• Power: Medium-High - Balanced damage output through combined physical and elemental attacks
• Mobility: High - Superior agility and rapid positioning capabilities
• Defense: Low - Relies on speed and evasion over heavy armor
• Range: Medium-High - Effective at both mid-range and close combat
• Recovery: Medium - Balanced energy management between physical and elemental abilities </aside>

Combat Capabilities

MERCURIALS excel in the following areas:

• Weapon Mastery: Proficient with hybrid weapons that combine physical and elemental combat
• Combat Flexibility: Swift transitions between close and ranged combat modes
• Elemental Integration: Combines physical attacks with elemental strikes
• Shifting Fields: Create strategic zones that store and release energy for varied combat effects
• Ethereal Links: Form connections between weapons for dynamic transformations and extended reach

Limitations

MERCURIALS face several challenges:

• Limited defensive capabilities due to light armor
• Complex energy management between physical and elemental abilities
• Requires precise timing for effective weapon transformations
• Shifting fields demand careful positioning and management
• Ethereal links consume significant energy to maintain and control

Team Role

MERCURIALS serve as versatile combatants who can: