NCsoft reveal Aion's Mage sub-class, the Spiritmaster

by Lesley Smith Jul 14th 2009 at 3:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Aion, Classes, News items

NCsoft have released a new batch of screenshots from Aion: The Tower of Eternity, this time showcasing the Mage subclass, the Spiritmaster. Now the Spiritmaster, as I'm sure you'll remember from the Ten Ton Hammer interview we mentioned last week with Associate Producer Lani 'Liv' Blazier, are able to summon elemental spirits to their aid in battle. This helps make up for the Spiritmaster's otherwise squishy nature. NCsoft have also released a series of screenshots of Asmodian Spiritmasters doing their thing with some fiery and icy companions, giving us a first proper look at higher level 'pets'. They have also provided an overview to tease the class:

"Spiritmasters use the power of the Spirits to strike fear in the hearts of their enemies, and have the capability of harnessing fierce pets to turn the tide in combat. While they make deadly opponents in long-rage encounters, Spiritmasters lack the physical strength of other classes. The path of the Spiritmaster is one of the more testing paths to journey in Aion."

Don't forget Closed Beta Test 4 takes place this weekend, until then take a look at our gallery below.

Gallery: Aion: A closer look at the Mage: the Spiritmaster

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

snowleopard233 said on 3:21PM 7-14-2009

I choose you, Iceasaur!

Anyone else getting a Pokemon Online vibe from that screenshot?

devilsei said on 3:37PM 7-14-2009

Honestly? I wish. I've always thought an MMO based on Pokemon would work amazingly well, considering how social the game is already based around the idea of "trade, fight, evolve", and how well that would work in a MMO. And if they trashed the turn-based fighting in favor of a more active system, it would be great. Hell, even using a combat system as simple as WoW's would be great for Pokemon.

Vulturion said on 4:08PM 7-14-2009

Pokemon Online would be spectacular, and is up there witht he most inexplicably unmilked cash cows of the industry.

On topic: yep, the sphere stance & minion do give that vibe. ^ ^

I know there're only 6 (4 universal, 2 factional) minion types total, but since I haven't heard differently I'm assuming you don't get to customize them?

JayFiveAlive said on 7:47PM 7-14-2009

I'd love to see a Pokemon Online - it would do so well. I always thought their RPGs were good....

on topic: I plan on playing the spiritmaster... sounds fun!