Abilities
Five Virtues
“Phoebe’s primary attack chains multiple melee-range sabre strikes, while her secondary attack launches her in a direction, dodging incoming attacks.”
Although her range is limited, Five Virtues allows for Phoebe to quickly strike out at an enemy with power and accuracy at a close range. The secondary attack (L2/LT) allows her to quickly jump away from danger. Using both her primary and secondary in unison takes a bit of getting used to, but the ability to remain close to an enemy while strafing about and stabbing for high damage is unparalleled.
Technocracy
“Phoebe’s high-tech formal wear and telekinetic sabres can be augmented to substantially increase her survivability and lethality.”
As you’ve figured out from her weapons of choice, Phoebe is often in the heart of danger. To help balance that out, her telekinetic rapiers can be used to up her defense to help her last in a fight. This mitigates some of the risk when facing powerful hordes, but note that it doesn’t remove all of the risk. You’ll still need to be mindful of your armor and HP, this just buys you more time to be a badass.
Phasegate
“After a brief charging period, Phoebe teleports to a target location.”
Being a swordswoman, Phoebe’s main obstacle is range. A sword can only go as far as you can thrust it, so players will try to create distance when facing off against you. Phasegate allows you to quickly close that distance and deal a bit of damage at the same time. Teleport in and bring yourself within striking distance to continue your onslaught.
Blade Rush
“Phoebe launches a barrage of four charged rapiers, each dealing 34 damage.”
While she is a respected swordswoman, she is not completely without alternative means of mayhem. Sometimes a gap can’t be avoided, and that’s here Blade Rush comes in. Launching charged rapiers across a long distance is a good way to clear out small groups of minions or destroy a retreating hero.
Blade Cascade
“Conjures a storm of falling rapiers dealing 505-730 damage over time to a large area.”
Phoebe’s Ultimate calls down a storm of falling swords upon a target area. While it can be dodged, using it on a boss, an unsuspecting enemy, or someone stuck in battle can easily spell victory. It’s a powerful, focused attack that lasts for five seconds. In battle, five seconds is an eternity and can spell all the difference between a win and defeat.
True Strike (Passive)
“Phoebe swipes at enemies and activates her high-tech formal wear to propel herself in any direction.”
True Strike is triggered by your secondary attack and it’s what allows Phoebe to avoid damage and attacks so well. It isn’t the strongest of Passive Abilities in the game, but it can definitely get you out of a pinch and has no downsides for the player.
