Stellar Resonance is a 2D MMO with many classes, and each class can also develop into specific playstyles. Some players are curious about the new class in Stellar Resonance. The new class here should refer to a new playstyle, which is the "Thunder Shadow Swordsman · Moonblade Summon" style that has been frequently mentioned recently. This article provides a detailed explanation of the Thunder Shadow Swordsman class in the Stellar Resonance mobile game, aiming to give a more comprehensive showcase of this class. If you're interested, take a look!
Class Overview:
The Thunder Shadow Swordsman possesses two core resources: Blade Intent and Lightning Seal. In the Moonblade Summon playstyle, the core mechanism is not the traditional "Blade Burst," but rather high-frequency coordinated attacks through "Moonblade Summon" and "Lightning Seal Consumption," forming a kind of "auto-triggered" continuous output system. By reasonably cycling skills, continuously stacking Lightning Seals, and frequently releasing "Moonshadow" skills, the group attack effect of the Moonblades can be triggered. The summoning and triggering of Moonblades are at the core of this system. Compared to the Iaido Burst playstyle, the summoning playstyle does not pursue the peak single burst damage, but instead relies on continuous multi-hit lucky strikes to stack damage, creating a visually impressive and oppressive continuous attack rhythm.
Key Resources and Mechanism Breakdown:
In the Moonblade Summon system, the Thunder Shadow Swordsman uses three resources: Blade Intent, Lightning Seal, and Charge Seed. Lightning Seals are key resources for activating "Moonshadow" and enhancing Moonblade attacks, primarily obtained naturally from various skills. Although Blade Intent is the basic resource of the Thunder Shadow Swordsman, it is used less frequently in the pure summoning playstyle, mainly for auxiliary skill activation. As for "Charge Seeds," they are mainly used to enhance normal attacks; when fully stacked, they can derive "Thunder Scythe" or "Divine Punishment Scythe," providing additional bursts. However, in a fully summon-focused playstyle, charge-related skills can be appropriately marginalized, only used to supplement output during downtime. The strength of Moonblades is greatly influenced by Mastery, with each 1% Mastery increasing damage by 10%. Therefore, in terms of attribute construction, it is recommended to prioritize Mastery > Crit > Haste to improve the overall output efficiency of the Moonblades.
Main Skills Explained:
The core skill of the summoning playstyle is Moonshadow (Special Attack), which triggers a coordinated attack from all Moonblades on the field upon release and restores 30 points of Blade Intent. With a short cooldown, fast trigger, and strong synergy, it serves as the central axis of the entire skill cycle. Initially, only one Moonblade can be summoned, but through talent points, the second and third can be unlocked sequentially. As the number of Moonblades on the field increases, the burst from a single Moonshadow becomes more significant.
Thunder Slash is one of the resource-gathering skills in the summoning playstyle, consuming Blade Intent to release multiple attacks, with excellent resilience reduction, while also accumulating Charge Seeds. After unlocking talents, it can trigger "Thunder Ascension Slash" and "Thunder Charge," not only increasing damage but also stably supplying the resources needed for enhanced normal attacks. Although it is not an absolute core in a pure summoning playstyle, it can fill in the gaps during downtime.
Additionally, the Sickle Skill acts as a Moonblade generator, with a short CD but limited summon duration, requiring frequent releases to maintain the number of Moonblades on the battlefield. Tactically, it serves as the starting key for the battle rhythm, closely linked with Moonshadow.
Ultimate and Buff Mechanisms:
The ultimate skill of the Thunder Shadow Swordsman, Ultimate · Great Annihilation Slash, although moderate in damage, plays the role of a "starter" in the Moonblade system. Upon release, it instantly grants full Lightning Seal value, coordinating with Moonshadow to trigger a group attack, forming a rhythmic burst. Infinite Thunder Power is an unexpectedly beneficial skill in the summoning playstyle, designed originally for the Swordsmanship line. However, its effect of "all actions that gain Lightning Seals will directly obtain full value" makes it a god-tier skill for high-frequency Moonshadow triggers in the summoning playstyle.
Another core buff is Thousand Thunder Flash Shadow Intent, which continuously restores Blade Intent and derives an enhanced version of "Chaotic Blade Cut." Although this skill is more geared towards the traditional swordsmanship system, it can also serve as a means to replenish Blade Intent and Lightning Seals in the summoning playstyle, to be used interchangeably based on combat needs.
This concludes the introduction to the new class, the Thunder Shadow Swordsman, in Stellar Resonance. The Moonblade Summon playstyle of the Thunder Shadow Swordsman plays the role of sustained damage and control in team dungeons, using the coordinated attacks of numerous Moonblades to exert high-frequency electric shock suppression on bosses. In team battles, it not only deals considerable damage but also provides excellent crowd control due to the dispersed strikes of the Moonblades. However, since the summoning playstyle takes time to form in the early stages and requires certain equipment and talents to fully function, it is more suitable for experienced mid-to-late-game players to build. Compared to other high-frequency striking classes (such as Ice Mage), the Moonblade Summon may have relatively stable bursts, but it offers higher stability and skill cycle efficiency, making it easier to avoid output gaps, and is a quality choice for long-term cultivation by skilled players.
