Complete Guide To Skills In Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana

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Adol Christin Skills

Laxia von Roswell Skills

Sahad Nautilus Skills

Hummel Trabaldo Skills

Ricotta Beldine Skills

Dana Iclusia Skills

There are many ways to gain an advantage over your opponent in combat encounters in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana, and Skills are one of the more crucial ways to do that. Every character in the game has access to twelve Skills and an additional Extra Skill, allowing them to perform devastating and flashy actions in battle.

There are six playable characters in Lacrimosa of Dana, equalling a staggering total of 78 Skills, including the Extra Skills. However, while tons of Skills are available across every character, you can only equip four Skills at a time. You cannot access other characters' Skills, meaning only Adol has access to his Skills, which applies to everyone else. Furthermore, all Skills can be leveled up three times, upping their damage output quite drastically each time.

Adol Christin Skills

Adol Christin in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of DANA

Adol Christin is the main protagonist of the Ys series and returns in Lacrimosa of Dana. Christin is a melee-based character and uses a Sword as his weapon of choice. His playstyle is more aggressive than most others and revolves around comboing his Skills into one another to create juggles and stuns in a flashy and devastating way. You can find all thirteen of his Skills, what they do, and how to obtain them in the table we provided below!

Adol's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Skill Leveling	How To Unlock
Sonic Slide	10 SP	Charge the enemy with a decisive slash.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 2
Aerial Spin	20 SP	Leap into the air while performing a spinning slash, launching your target into the air.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 5
Rising Slash	10 SP	Swiftly deliver a strong slash while airborne.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 9
Arc Shot	10 SP	Perform an overhead swing with your sword that delivers an impact wave.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 17
Force Edge	20 SP	Imbue your sword with light and deliver	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 24
Tornado Sword	22 SP	Swing your sword in a fashion that generates a tornado, pulling in nearby targets.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Found in a treasure chest just after the Serpentus boss encounter in the Towering Coral Forest.
Blade Rush	40 SP	Rush forward and with a swift attack that stuns your target.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 29
Sword Impact	15 SP	Launch enemies back with a single strike charged with energy.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 35
Aura Blade	20 SP	Envelop your sword in light and deliver a devastating slash on nearby enemies.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 43
Brave Charge	48 SP	Punches through enemies with a brave fighting spirit, dealing immense damage with a high stun rate.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Obtained by defeating Master Kong as Adol in Vista Ridge.
Sky Drive	20 SP	Perform a leaping strike that creates a shockwave, followed by a spinning slash.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 60
Thrust Storm	36 SP	Lunge forward in the blink of an eye with a thrust attack before following it up with a devastating strike.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 65
Excel-Calibur	EXTRA	Adol Christin imbues his sword in light before carrying out a series of high-damaging slashes.	N/A	Default

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Laxia von Roswell Skills

Laxia von Roswell in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of DANA

Laxia von Roswell wields a Rapier and uses it to deliver decisive strikes on her targets, unleashing a flurry of strikes in a matter of seconds, making for fantastic stun potential. Roswell excels at close-range encounters and can quickly dispatch aerial-based enemies. Her playstyle allows her to unleash unrelenting pressure on her targets but comes with the downside of being easily overwhelmed when several enemies are targeting her. You can find all thirteen of her Skills in the table below!

Laxia's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Leveling	How To Unlock
Dagger Fling	10 SP	Temporarily incapacitate your target by throwing a hidden dagger at them.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Blitz Charge	20 SP	Divebomb your target from the sky with a powerful jab from your rapier.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 6
Needle Break	10 SP	Land a decisive and accurate strike with your rapier.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 11
Eagle Lancer	22 SP	Channel the ruler of the sky's power into your rapier before delivering a devastating strike that stuns your target.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 15
Sylphid's Kiss	18 SP	Imbue your rapier with wind and unleash a violent strike with immense damage.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Obtained from a chest found in the Field of Medicinal Herbs located in Schlamm Jungle.
Lethal Raid	45 SP	Target and strike your opponent's weakness before following up with another slash shortly after.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 31
Wake Up!	10 SP	Strike your target low, launching them into the air, allowing you to follow up with other attacks.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 37
Stun Thrust	24 SP	Infuse your rapier with lightning before delivering a forceful lunging attack.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 45
Piercing Tempest	36 SP	Carry out a series of six rapid strikes before finishing with a final, more powerful one.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Rewarded for beating Master Kong as Laxia in Gendarme Summit.
Rapid Thrust	8 SP	Strike your target three times with immense speed and accuracy.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 55
Spark Chaser	25 SP	Quickly imbue your rapier in lightning before casting a lightning dagger that hits your target and travels to nearby targets.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 62
Precious Impact	40 SP	Channel a powerful aura to your rapier before plunging it into the ground, dealing significant damage to all nearby enemies.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 67
Noble Barrage	EXTRA	Laxia channels energy to her rapier before leaping into the air and delivering a barrage of strikes on her target, ending with a plunging attack that deals immense damage.	N/A	Default

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Sahad Nautilus Skills

Sahad Nautilus in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of DANA

Sahad Nautilus is the group's tank, offering large amounts of defense and a high damage output that he controls in short bursts. He wields an Anchor as his weapon in the early goings and swings it around effortlessly due to his sheer size and strength, allowing him to penetrate armored foes easily. However, Sahad's slow recovery window on his attacks opens him up severely to counterattacks, as he can get punished when whiffing attacks. You can find all of Sahad's Skills, what they do, and how to obtain them below!

Sahad's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Leveling	How To Unlock
Vortex	20 SP	Rapidly spin your anchor to create a vortex that pulls in nearby enemies.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
High Wave	10 SP	Slam your anchor on the ground to create large shockwaves that travel forward before crashing into your target.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Grand Anchor	12 SP	Forcefully slam your anchor down, causing the earth to tremble and making all nearby enemies stumble.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 10
Great Ram	25 SP	Charge ahead with your anchor, tackling all enemies in your path.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 16
Magna Wave	40 SP	Launch an uprooted part of the earth at your target with your anchor, dealing excessive damage.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 30
Wild Appeal	5 SP	Begin taunting your opponents, drawing their attention.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Obtained from a chest in the area after the Lonbrius boss encounter in the Eroded Valley.
Upper Break	20 SP	Swing your anchor in an upward motion starting on the ground and jumping as it reaches its apex, launching your target high in the air.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 38
Gale Blow	18 SP	Channel energy into your fist before delivering a devastating punch to your target.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Earned by defeating Master Kong as Sahad in Sunrise Island.
Seine Toss	28 SP	Cast out a wide fishing net, catching your target and temporarily holding them in place.	120 EXP 500 EXP	Level 47
Raging Deluge	52 SP	Summon the power of the sea before unleashing a devasting water attack that hits your target five times.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 57
Power Strike	26 SP	Put your all into a large, sweeping strike with your anchor that deals excessive damage.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 64
Spiral Anchor	48 SP	Generate a whirlpool with your anchor before following up with a strike.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 69
Celestial Crash	EXTRA	Sahad rapidly spins in a circle, generating a whirlpool underneath his target before leaping high into the air to deliver a lethal plunging strike.	N/A	Default

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Hummel Trabaldo Skills

Hummel Trabaldo in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of DANA

Hummel Trabaldo is a mid-range powerhouse that uses Blade Rifles to remain a safe distance away from his target and still deliver solid damage output. The bayonet on his rifle allows him to defend himself in close-range situations if enemies lock in on him. Still, most of his toolkit revolves around his ability to dominate at longer ranges. Hummel's only downside is that he is hard to master but can be unstoppable in capable hands. You can check out all of Hummel's thirteen Skills in the table below!

Hummel's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Leveling	How To Unlock
Burst Shot	10 SP	Deliver a shot that knocks your target back on contact.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Venomous Bullet	12 SP	Shoot a bullet laced with poison into the sky, having it fall down onto your target sometime after.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Guilty Raid	20 SP	Stab your target with your bayonet before shooting them with an explosive round from the rifle.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Default
Hasty Valor	40 SP	Rapidly shoot eight shots at your target.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 23
Judgment	22 SP	Channel your energy to your rifle, increasing the range and damage of your shot.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 26
Somersault	8 SP	Deliver a flashy kick on your target after performing a spin, launching them high in the air.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 29
Quaker	16 SP	Shoot exploding rounds into the ground before detonating them shortly after.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Obtained in a chest in the Baha Tower just before the Exmaetel boss encounter.
Assault Rain	25 SP	Leap high into the air before unloading several shots onto your target.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Rewarded for defeating Master Kong as Hummel in Pangaean Plains.
Counter Trick	15 SP	Read your opponent's next move and take a crack shot when they leave an opening.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 39
Firecracker	45 SP	Litter the ground in front of you with flammable mines before shooting and detonating them shortly after, setting the ground ablaze.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 50
Triple Bomber	24 SP	Toss out an explosive mine before shooting and igniting it for excessive damage.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 59
Prominence Shot	50 SP	Shoot an explosive round at your target that detonates on contact.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 66
Calamity Burst	EXTRA	Hummel leaps high into the air before shooting an explosive round behind his target, following it with a devastating strike from his bayonet.	N/A	Default

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Ricotta Beldine Skills

Ricotta Beldine in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of DANA

Ricotta Beldine expertly balances speed and strength together to create a unique and dominant playstyle, showcasing excellent Skills that can flip any encounter in your favor. Ricotta wields a Mace as her starting weapon and uses it with various traps to annihilate her foes. She can be tricky to get the hang of, but the outcome is more than worth the effort. You can find out more about Ricotta's Skills, what they do, and how to obtain them with the table below!

Ricotta's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Leveling	How To Unlock
Wild Spin	10 SP	Twirl through the air and deliver a devastating strike on your target.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Handmade Trap	12 SP	Place a bear trap onto the ground that temporarily ensnares anyone caught by it.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Green Whip	20 SP	Whip your flail forward, fully entending its vine-like base before slamming it onto your target with tremendous force.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Default
Beast Attack	18 SP	Rush forward until you encounter an enemy, delivering a series of attacks on anyone in your path.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Default
Triple Bang	36 SP	Land three hits on your target with your flail, leaving behind explosives with each strike, detonating them shortly after.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 32
Spiral Drive	45 SP	While airborne, spin downward into the ground and generate a massive shockwave when you crashland.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Obtained by defeating Master Kong as Ricotta in Distant Roar Shore.
Flame Swing	22 SP	Ignite your flail in flames before landing a devastating strike with it.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 34
Rumble Thorn	24 SP	Swiftly plant seeds that rapidly grow thorns from the earth, impaling your target.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Found in a chest just before the Sierracantos boss encounter in the Archeozoic Chasm.
Bandit Tackle	10 SP	Deliver a forceful tackle onto your target while simultaneously stealing an item from them.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 40
Screw Fang	10 SP	Swiftly spin around with your flail positioned outward, delivering several strikes to anyone in the area.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 45
Mighty Orbit	20 SP	Rapidly spin around with your flail positioned outward, dragging anyone you hit into your whirlpool of destruction until you fall dizzy.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 50
Dino Throw	55 SP	Toss a Primordial Bone at your target, having them get caught in a stampede shortly after.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 61
Wild Scramble	EXTRA	Ricotta delivers several strikes onto her target with her mace before rapidly spinning in circles, producing even more damage, ultimately ending it by leaping into the air and landing a powerful plunging attack.	N/A	Default

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Dana Iclusia Skills

Dana Iclusia wields dual Crescent Blades that she expertly pairs with outstanding Essence-based Skills, allowing her to overwhelm her opponents from any range on the battlefield. She possesses excellent speed, allowing her to keep pressure on her opponent with relentless melee strikes, but she can also destroy them from a safe distance with her Skills, making her one of the best all-rounder playstyles in the game. You can see every one of Dana's Skills in the table below!

Dana's Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description	Leveling	How To Unlock
Dragon Spirit	1 SP	Channels Dana's hidden Dragon Spirit, increasing her damage and slowly depleting her SP over time.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Twin Edge	10 SP	Deliver a devastating slash with both crescent blades, hitting anyone nearby.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Default
Boomerang Edge	20 SP	Throw one of your crescent blades forward, dealing damage on the initial hit and pulling them towards you on its return.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Default
Twin Moon Blade	20 SP	Perform two graceful slashes on your target with your dual crescent blades.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 42
Elemental Shot	14 SP	Channel light energy before launching it at your target like a speeding bullet.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 44
Earth Dragon	30 SP	Plunge your crescent blades into the ground, uprooting the earth around you and launching enemies backward.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 51
Dragon Wave	32 SP	Channel the dragon energy from within you and detonate it, sending anyone nearby backward.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Rewarded to you for defeating Master Kong as Dana in Odd Rock Coast.
Sonic Rise	12 SP	Generate wind around your crescent blades and deliver a devastating slice with immense sharpness.	215 EXP 670 EXP	Level 54
Spiel Round Dance	40 SP	Unleash a barrage of six graceful strikes onto your target.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 59
Ice Age	48 SP	Turn the area around you into subzero conditions, freezing anyone around you in place.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Obtained in a chest near the beginning of the Valley of Kings, just after the first bridge you cross, down the stairs, and in the room to the right.
Mistral Edge	18 SP	Twirl towards your enemy, delivering a severely damaging attack.	160 EXP 500 EXP	Level 63
Water Burst	52 SP	Cast a giant orb of water that encaptures everything it makes contact with.	120 EXP 300 EXP	Level 67
Special Blade Dance	EXTRA	Dana charges forward before delivering a flurry of strikes on her target with her crescent blades before leaping into the air and unleashing even more rapid strikes, wreaking complete havoc on the opponent.	N/A	Default