#Cazhim

[vagabond-sol]

Dipping back into a little gpose. Going through a handful of my classes. Won’t be a gajillion for each but that’s fine. Monk first.

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Honestly it’s debatable. At least partially. He’d be a Monk of course but subclass wise his history would either make him Way of the Four Elements if you’re going surface level Primal Fist/Mystic. However you could just as easily argue Kensei due to Mystic tying each form to a specific weapon, usually a weapon type considered popular in the area. It’s funny because I’m not interested in either of those and much prefer Astral, Open Hand or Cobalt Soul. There’s probably some homebrew floating around that’d work too but for now these’ll do.

As for what he’d make his own character? Probably a Ranger or a Fighter. Not much of a min-max player so he’d likely just enjoy a game with pretty even combat and role play. He’d be the sort that wants to share a backstory if someone he liked was down for it. His characters lean good but would probably be either rogues with hearts of gold or just guy from weird crew/society of monster and/or treasure hunters that’s out traveling now to do his own thing.

If your WoL was in a DnD campaign, what class would they be? What would be their go-to abilities/spells?

[eligos-venator]

😀 - I’m not afraid of reaching out to you.

😃 - To me, you are easy to approach.

You’re cool and ya give interesting answers. Keep it up! I hope to bombard your question box when I drum up something good.

Looking forward to it! I've enjoyed watching Cazhim's mind in action when you've answered asks for him, and seeing how he works out solutions to his problems and adapts! Thank you! I'm glad Eligos has managed to entertain you so and look forward to any question you might have!

Thank you @vagabond-sol!

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Oh boy! I can feel it coming! The need to rearrange/rewrite Caz lore because nothing can sit still forever. Eh at least it’s fun to do.

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Power Set Notes kinda…

This is more for me to have this written down somewhere but it’s just a very rough summation of every power set I’ve made not including direct upgrades and a small tidbit on what timeline it’s from because the choices that led to these powers are dependent on the surroundings so Caz is not a static entity across all timelines…and this lets me make multiple power sets without shoving all of them into one WoL because then he’d be too strong for my tastes and would make conflicts in game feel too strange to think about.

Mystic/Primal Fist:

The hybrid I talk the most about and arguably put the most work into. It is the power set associated with the main timeline where Caz is WoL and Xavier is his partner through all of the MSQ. Combines Monk physical prowess with Summoner’s cool magic but trade the book for an associated boss weapon or accessory and trade the Egi for a personalized Stand that shows up like DMC4 Nero’s Devil Trigger. Brief but powerful. Main three are “burned out” during ShB due to the Light sickness. Briefly uses Phoenix as his surprise against Zenos in their final duel. Can be regained but needs to refresh his Primal Essences/get irradiated fighting a Primal.

Gilded Path:

A more self indulgent hybrid is inspired by the game Absolver in that it combines the martial arts of a Monk with the magic of Time/Gravity manipulation. This also references one of the viable class combos in FF12 so it double fits for my Dalmascan punch man. The power set is tied to the AU where Caz is not the WoL but nonetheless finds himself in Eorzea…though main timeline may gain this depending on future Dalmasca rep. He still joins the Scions and works alongside Xavier but with far less weight on his shoulders so he delves into the magics of his distant homeland for support rather than tunneling the Primal problem. The origins of his Time/Gravity magic may change if they ever touch on Dalmasca…or I’ll be relishing the fact that I called this ahead of time.

God Hand:

This one is one of the few non-hybrids and is actually one of the potential “paths” Prime Timeline Caz can walk now that A.) Primal Fist is “dead” at the moment and B.) Fighting two of the three gods from The Twelve he has interest in is extremely inspiring for him. It essentially is Caz “perfecting” his own style of Monk after seeking a bit of extra tutelage from Byregot and Rhalgr, thus taking his chakra management to a new level and granting him the ability to infuse inanimate objects with his aether and manipulate their form. Haven’t decide if he will take this path but if he does there will be references to both Gene from God Hand the game and Dungeon Fighter Online’s Monk class cause that hammer totem stuff is sick.

Devil Hand:

Monk/Reaper hybrid and one of the few power sets that sits *mostly* disconnected from MSQ. He’d be around as a notable recurring background guy but not as involved as most others. It’s really just Monk with Enshroud and the Avatar to back it up. Would occasionally replace the scythe with a staff or polearm for the extra monk flavor. The timeline this takes place in is one where Caz was captured before joining the Resistance in Dalmasca and sent to a Garlean work camp for several years. After a successful riot he and several others escape though only he and a Garlean defector stick together. This defector leads them to Ul’Dah where both go into Drusilla’s service. Caz still goes down the pugilist path but is later trained in a portion of the Reaper techniques alongside his friend. Both are skilled but Drusilla does not trust them to survive fighting Orcus. He later seeks out the Monks to further his training on his other skills. Arguably one of his weakest iterations in Eorzea.

Way of the Dawnbringer:

A Monk/Dark Knight hybrid. I used to apply this one to Caz’s solo WoL timeline but have since adjusted it to be the powers of the Caz killed by Black Rose in the Crystal Exarch’s original timeline. Because of this the Exarch gifts him Tank gear upon his arrival.

Forged Fire Fist:

This one is barely touched but it is another Monk subclass of sorts rather than a hybrid. It focuses on absorbing ambient aether and the aether of one’s opponent to channel into the extremities making them seething indestructible weapons capable of deflecting the strongest Colossus’s swings with ease and crumpling its armor with a single jab. It’s a technique meant for a Caz that focused his attention on fighting war machina be they from Garlemald or Ancient Allag. Similarly considered tying it to a Caz that was made to work in Garlean factories rather than fight in the Dalmascan Resistance but didn’t give this one so much attention as it was mainly for the style fitting well with a character that fights more as a boxer than a kung fu kick flip man…not that kicks and flips aren’t cool just boxing is cooler. Will likely attach to a Caz from a Scion Companion AU where Xavier is not there.

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Custom LBs: Mystic (Titan)

(Mystic Info)

LB Lvl. 1: Tranquil Pass

Type: AoE (Support)

Cazhim becomes enwreathed in bright earth-aspected aether, entering a meditative state. As this aether seems to pulse brighter and brighter the Shade of Titan begins to appear behind, arms outstretched to his sides and palms upturned. Slowly the Shade brings its hand above its head until his palms meet and he brings them down sharply in front of his chest as if praying. This action unleashes the gathered aether and forces all foes within to be overwhelmed with a sense of calm so deep they fail to answer self preservations call until the prayer is complete. Effect: This skill casts the tranquility and weakness debuff on all foes in a large range around Cazhim for 20 seconds. Cazhim cannot act during this time or the skill ends.

LB LvI. 2: The Land’s Heartbeat

Type: Support

Cazhim stands up straight and taps his weapon on the ground rhythmically in front of him summoning a small crystalline totem that begins slamming the ground, maintaining the beat. With each clash of crystal on earth a wave of specialized aether washes over the battlefield synchronizing the heartbeats and aetheric flow of all who stand as allies to Cazhim. However; for those deemed foes the inverse is true leading to disrupted aether flow and difficulty moving the limbs. Effects: All allies within range of the totem gain significant buffs to damage and healing output while enemies are afflicted with a debuff reducing attack potency and skill/spell speed. Effects persist for 10 seconds upon leaving the totem’s radius

LB Lvl. 3: Earthen Father

Type: Defense

Cazhim slams his hands into the earth and begins channeling aether into the arena floor. In response to this gift the Shade of Titan answers his call at full power, now enlarged beyond even the original Titan’s size, to protect his allies. The Shade turns it’s back to the incoming attack and shelters the party beneath his form before crystallizing himself, weathering the coming storm in your place. The imposing statue gives out soon after, returning the aether to the land and her allies so they might fight on. Effect: Standard Tank LB3 with added regen buff applied to the party at the end of the defense buff’s duration.

[vagabond-sol]

Part of me…is thinking about the Monk/Reaper hybrid timeline where Fist of Earth, Fist of Fire and Fist of Wind are the result of the voidsent avatar eating some of Titan, Ifrit and Garuda. Some style/mode switching on top of your Enshroud perhaps but with a dark flair…back into the infinite “What if this power though” mines…once I finish Mystic’s LBs

[vagabond-sol]

Took some pictures for a monster hunter related ask bopping around on Twitter. Used the last one but have all 3. Also still around, just playing other games. Mostly Monster Hunter World on PlayStation. Maybe I’ll see you out there. Maybe I already have.

[vagabond-sol]

If you’re interested let me know.

questions from the woods 🌱

pine 🌲 - what’s something you’ve had since you were a child?

mire 🏞 - how often do you go into nature?

raccoon 🐾 - have you ever accidentally stolen something?

overgrowth 🌿 - what’s a fact about yourself you’ve never had the opportunity to tell?

honeycomb 🐝 - do you want a big family or a small one?

echo 🕳️ - what’s a habit you want to start?

bones 💀 - what’s a hobby that you quit doing? do you miss it?

wind 🌪 - what music do you normally listen to?

crow ❇ - do you have a signature accessory?

sword 🗡️ - is there anything you always carry with you?

lavender 💜 - what’s your favorite smell?

fae 🌠 - what’s a fact about yourself that you don’t know how to explain?

birch 🌳 - what’s something you’re proud of?

mud 🌱 - how do you relax before you go to sleep?

fallen leaves 🍃 - what’s your morning routine like, if you have one?

[vagabond-sol]

Been thinking and I might fuck around and give my boy some amnesia. Messing with backstory is hard and I’ve been running on the vague Dalamasca stuff for so long. It’d be light like a memory haze rather than a loss. But who knows it’s just hard to settle backstory for FF14 for some reason. My other OCs are pretty set but Caz is always shifting.

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Random thought but I don’t think anyone from the Dalmascan Resistance would recognize Cazhim during the Ivalice raids…

He was an exceptional marksman for his age but not a legend. If anything the squad would be better known than him as an individual and the rest of them were known to be KIA years ago. In my mind he would have also been marked KIA with the others as he was not so spectacular that anyone would officially assume otherwise. On top of that Livia did her “little visit” sometime after Caz had left and most likely killed a fair number of the people that would actually know Caz. I think at best Fran or someone less important might have an inkling as to who he was, but for the most part there’s nothing and that is a relief to Caz in a sort of self-flagellatory(?) way. No one around to question his “choice”? Cool he doesn’t deserve to have anyone back home thinking about him when he “clearly” wasn’t thinking of them.

But anyway just Caz thoughts I mull over every time I think about why my boy never went back despite getting mad ripped.

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Once again I’ve tweaked my FC room aka: “Scion AU Cazhim’s hideaway on the First”. This one obviously has much better reason as they went and gave us crystalline windows and that was always meant to be central to Caz’s bunker. Windows that would be looking out towards Kholusia, albeit through a waterfall. It’s his little slice of the world but he can never fully ignore the world outside.

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Custom LBs: Mystic (Garuda)

(Mystic Info)

LB LvI. 1: Divine Dismissal

Type: AoE (Magical)

Cazhim snaps his fingers and the Shade of Garuda appears behind him, lazily reclining in the air while cooling herself with an ornate hand fan. She takes a brief moment to observe the rabble she has been summoned into before calmly waving her fan, unleashing an unexpectedly explosive burst of cutting winds centered on the fools that dared to waste her time. Additional Effect: Adds a weak knockback and applies a 3 second stun to all enemies in the effected area.

LB Lvl. 2: Grace of the Storm

Type: Single Target (Physical)

Cazhim takes a low iaidō stance, ready to draw his blade, and in response the Shade of Garuda appears behind him with a devilish grin peeking from beneath her mask. A quick flourish of her hand releases three brightly glowing green feathers which gently flutter through the air. A moment of anticipation grips the arena, but in a singular precious instant the three feathers align and are just as swiftly cut by Cazhim’s lightning fast strike. The feathers then burst into devastating tornadoes centered on their unfortunate foe tearing them to countless shreds. Additional effect: Target is inflicted with a weak Windburn DoT.

LB Lvl. 3: Breathless

Type: AoE (Magical)

Cazhim takes a deep breath and stabs his blade into the ground, calling forth the Shade of Garuda who plants her odachi in the earth as well. The wind at the edge of the arena begins to whip up as the Shade offers her hand and the two begin to ascend wreathed in gathering winds. Both take a meditative seated position and simply breath, drawing all of the surrounding air into a small bead of aether between them. As the edge of the arena is swallowed by swirling wind and the cries of battle are deafened, the only sound heard is the calm focused breathing of Cazhim and his Shade until both drop the bead of aether causing it to erupt in a column of force, destroying all in reach. Additional Effect: This attack has a range 1.5 times the size of the standard LB3.

Hey! Welcome to the end once again or maybe for the first time. Regardless I hope you enjoyed my limit break idea for my custom Monk-Summoner hybrid class I’m calling “Mystic”.(formerlyThePrimalFistifyouwerearoundforthat). Regardless if you’re interested in more of these custom limit breaks or reading up on the hybrid class you can use the link at the top of the post or browse the tags! As always if you go making your own custom LBs let me know. I’d love to see/read them.

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Innocent or Guilty: Cazhim

Asked someone to marry you?

"Hah? A romantic are you? Well, No. I can't say that I have. My partner knows how I feel with or without a ring. Though If we ever retire...perhaps." Cazhim appears tickled by your question though his expression grows more thoughtful towards the end. 

Kissed one of your friends?

"Yea. Several years back during the early years of my adventuring I had a different partner. A Miqo'te girl. After a while she said she wanted to sort some things out and being young and confused myself, I agreed. We got as far as a kiss but agreed that more wasn’t for us. We still talk but I'm pretty sure she's takin more of a liking to Viera women." Cazhim smiles and shakes his head. Clearly the two have quite a history.

Danced on a table in a bar or tavern?

"I prefer to watch the entertainment rather than be it. Besides those tables are for food not feet." Cazhim folds his arms as he gives his answer. Perhaps his meal has been the victim of a misplaced dance step or two? Might be best not to ask.

 Ever told a lie?

"Of course. Though I find it easier to omit the truth rather than come up with a lie. Keep em’ guessing. That's fun for all involved." He said, leaning forward in his chair as a rather mischievous grin crept across his face.

Had feelings for someone you can't have?

Cazhim tilted his head in minor confusion "No. Though I don't get all that romantic easily anyway."

Ever kissed someone of the same sex?

"Oh! I suppose I was not clear earlier. Xavier is my partner in combat but we are dating as well. We have been together for some time now so I can safely say we are both guilty of that. Cazhim readily replies. His smile a touch warmer than before. He seems pleased to speak more about his partner.

Kissed a picture?

"I have. Sometimes our tasks or...circumstances can keep Xavier and I apart. It helps." Cazhim answers, looking down at his hands for a moment. Clearly these circumstances he mentioned were less than pleasant. Maybe another question to lighten the mood?

Slept until 5pm?

"Hah. Never. Need to make the most of the daylight while we can right? Besides, I need to be awake to put together a proper meal for a certain scholar when he overworks himself again." He responds with his usual simper and calm tone. His mood seems to have improved a touch.

Worked at a restaurant?

"Yea...once." He chuckled, internally deciding how much to explain. "Lets just say that Momodi is a very kind woman and was nice enough to let me pay a debt with work rather than gil."

Stolen Something?

As Cazhim takes a sip of the tea he prepared he simply points at the spherical Allagan droid floating by from time to time. "Does that count? I mean they weren't using it." 

Been fired from a job?

"Nope. Though I'm sure I've gotten close once or twice at the Leatherworking Guild." He replies, looking off in to space as if remembering no small amount of close calls he may or may not have had.

Done something you regret?

"Just once and I intend to keep it that way." His gaze meets yours and lingers. You know better than to push for more details.

Laughed until something you were drinking came out of your nose?

Cazhim almost chokes on the tea he was drinking at the time as he hears the question. "N-no. Don't worry about it."

Caught a snowflake on your tongue?

"I have but I don't think I get the appeal. Its much more fun to just eat a handful, right?" He replied, obviously looking for validation.

Sat on a roof top?

"Often! Though the climb is the more interesting part...most of the time. There's almost always a fantastic view at the top as well! I think I have a few sketched here..." Cazhim begins pulling out a journal filled with notes and half-decent sketches of various places he's been. He seems eager to share.

Kissed someone you shouldn't have?

"...I believe we've covered this territory, my friend." He gives a slight nod with his answer but nothing more.

Sang in the shower?

"More of the humming type myself." he says with a smirk on his face.

Been pushed into a body of water?

"Many have tried....Many have failed." He answers as he relaxes back into his chair. His grin grows wider as he remembers past conquests.

Shaved your head?

"Gods no! I don't even want to think about it." Cazhim quickly responds, briefly running a hand through his short but well kept hair.

Made a boyfriend / girlfriend cry?

"I hope not, but I imagine if I ever shave my head I just might. Bleh!" It is clear both this question and the last are incredibly displeasing to him. Perhaps a new topic?

Shot a gun?

"Oh ho yes! Let me show you something." Cazhim stands up and excitedly leads you to a side room filled with boxes of tools, raw materials and a desk cluttered with a variety of design documents. "I dabble in the Machinist trade. I much prefer spit balling designs with the Boss back at Skysteel but every experiment needs a test phase! You should stop by the factory. The Boss always likes seeing new faces."

Still loved someone you shouldn't?

"No, but I can't say I've loved that many people. Especially not romantically." He seems more caught up in reorganizing his workshop then this particular question.

Have a tattoo?

"Not my thing. Clashes with my scales. I've seen some pretty cool ones on the other monks around though. Maybe I could engrave my revolver with one..." His focus is barely there. Perhaps it would be best to relocate.

Liked someone, but will never tell?

"Eh, life's too short for that. Might as well take your shot while you can. Worry too much and you're likely to make yourself sick with regret" He replies over his shoulder as he leads you back to the living room.

Been too honest?

"Honesty has never been an issue. As I said omission is a powerful tool." His mischievous smile returns along with his focus on your questions.

Ruined a surprise?

"Can't say that I have, luckily."

Been told you were beautiful by someone who totally meant it?

"A few times. It's nice to hear...even if its almost always out of the blue nowadays. Xavier tends to do that." He says with a warm smile on his face.

Stalked someone?

"Eh yea actually. A friend of mine had a hunch about one of our clients. Thought they weren't giving us all of the details. She was most certainly right. Luckily we sorted everything out."

Thought about murder?

"I assume you're referring to something more scandalous than what goes on in battle. If so: No. I've kept very few loose ends that need that kind of...attention." His tone makes it clear he is not pleased by this sort of question.

How about mass murder?

Cazhim stares at you for a moment before replying "I see no circumstance where I would need to."

Cheated on someone.

"No" he says almost before you finish speaking. He quickly downs his tea before standing to make more.

Gotten so angry that you cried?

"Yes, my friends are talented, dedicated and not afraid to risk life and limb at the drop of a hat. However; that doesn't always mean things will go their way. Sometimes it gets the in trouble. The sort of trouble I can't pull them back from..." He says while prepping a kettle. He does not turn to face you but you can tell a bad memory is on his mind.

Tried to stay away from someone for their own good?

"No. Only for my own good. Briefly." He says before placing another cup before you. He does not seem inclined to elaborate.

Thoughts about suicide?

Cazhim simply begins sipping from his own cup. A moment passes before waving a dismissive hand in your direction. Your question goes unanswered.

Had a girlfriend or boyfriend?

Cazhim scoffs but not with ill intent. "How about I say this instead. Yes, Xavier is the only person I've ever dated. Everything before has been more...temporary."

Gotten totally drunk during a holiday?

"I'm not much of a drinker. A spiked lemonade or a sip of spiced wine at most but that's mostly just for others who may get the wrong impression if I don't eat or drink at all."

 Whoa! Okay well that was loooong but fun! Helps me flesh out Caz's personality. I hope who ever decides to read this has fun and if you really like it then why not try it yourself? Thanks for tagging me: @windup-scholar Stop by their blog to see even better OC stuff. From Art to asks like this one. See ya.

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Character Sheet: Cazhim

Traits & Characteristics Bold - all that applies to your muse Italicized - any that are applicable in some way

EYES:   blue | green | brown | hazel | gray | gray-blue | other

HAIR:   blond | sandy | brown | black | auburn / red | ginger | grey / white | multi-color | other

BODY TYPE:   skinny | slender | slim | built | curvy | athletic | average | muscular | pudgy | overweight

SKIN:   pale | light | fair | freckled | tan | olive | medium | dark | discolored

GENDER:   male | female | trans | cis | agender | demigender | genderfluid | other | doesn’t like labels | don’t have any definite headcanon either way

SEXUALITY:   heterosexual | homosexual | bisexual | pansexual | asexual | demisexual | other | unsure | doesn’t like labels

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION:   homoromantic | heteroromantic | biromantic |  panromantic | aromantic | demiromantic | unsure | doesn’t like labels

SPECIES:  midlander hyur | highlander hyur | wildwood elezen | duskwight elezen | hellsguard roegadyn | sea wolf roegadyn | dunesfolk lalafell | plainsfolk lalafell | keeper miqo’te | seeker miqo’te | xaela au ra | raen au ra | other

EDUCATION:  high school | college | university | master’s degree | PhD |

I’VE BEEN: in love | hurt | ill | mentally abused | bullied | physically abused | tortured | brainwashed | shot

POSITIVE TRAITS: affectionate | adventurous | athletic | brave | careful | charming | confident | creative | cunning | determined | forgiving | generous | honest | humorous | intelligent | loyal | modest | patient | selfless | polite | down-to-earth | diligent | romantic | moral | fun-loving | charismatic | calm

NEGATIVE TRAITS:  aggressive | bossy | cynical | envious | shy | fearful | greedy | gullible | jealous | impatient | impulsive | cocky | reckless | insecure | irresponsible | mistrustful | paranoid | possessive | sarcastic | self-conscious | selfish | swears | unstable | clumsy | rebellious | emotional | vengeful | anxious | self-sabotaging | moody | peevish | angry | pessimistic | slacker | thin skinned | overly dramatic | argumentative

LIVING SITUATION: lives alone | lives with parent(s) / guardian | lives with significant other | lives with a friend | drifter | homeless | lives with children | other

PARENTS/GUARDIAN:  mother | father | adoptive | aunt | uncle | foster | grandmother | grandfather | other

SIBLINGS: sister(s) | brother(s) | none | other

RELATIONSHIP:   single | crushing | dating | engaged | married | separated | it’s complicated | verse dependent

I HAVE A(N):   developmental disorder | learning disorder | personality disorder | mental disorder | anxiety disorder | sleep disorder | eating disorder | behavioral disorder | substance-related disorder | PTSD | mental disability | physical disability | other

THINGS I’VE DONE BEFORE: had alcohol | smoked | stolen | done drugs | self-harmed | starved | had sex | had a threesome | had a one-night stand | gotten into a fist fight | gone to hospital | gone to jail | used a fake ID | played hooky | gone to a rave | killed someone | had someone try to kill them

Tagged by: @yemyfuhai​

Tagging: Anyone who wants to I suppose

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Mystic (Initiate) LB’s

(Mystic Info)

LB Lvl 1: Starfall Lance

Type: AoE

Cazhim leaps high into the air and raises his hand aloft calling forth a brightly burning lance, similar in appearance to the nails infamously used by the Lord of the Inferno himself. An instant later, Cazhim slams the nail down into his target resulting in a searing explosion. Damage Type: Magical. Additional Effect: Applies a weak Burn debuff to targets on hit.

LB Lvl 2: Grand Cairn

Type: AoE

Cazhim takes a wide stance and begins to move his arms in a steady flowing motion as sand and stone gathers around his enemy. Then, as he slams his palms together in a prayer position, the collected debris instantly crushes inwards with immense force . Damage Type:Physical. Additional Effect: Applies a 7 second stun to all targets on hit.

LB Lvl 3: Stormbreaker

Type:Single Target

Cazhim raises his hand to the heavens and begins gathering a massive amount of wind aspected aether into himself. Then, faster than the eye can see, he dashes in front of his foe and lets loose a devastating uppercut that, at first, appears to do little more than an average punch…but, only a breath later a column of pure force finally pushes through his foe with a thunderous crack. Damage Type: Both magical and physical split evenly. Additional Effect: None

Thanks for reading. If you’re interested you can find the Limit Breaks available to a Master Mystic back on the main Mystic post using the link at the top of the post. Hope you enjoyed and maybe send your own custom LBs my way if this got ya thinking.