Lunar Lancer

Lunar Lancer
Statistics
Class Type	Melee
Weapon Type	Spear
Damage	Physical
Biome	Shadow Tower
Acquisition
Chaos Core Crafter Starter Class Coin 250 Lunacy Pack
Class ID
c_p_lunarlancer

“	Guardians of the Twilight Stratospheres, Lancers accumulate lunar power as they fight, eventually erupting into full Lunatic Mode. They can also call down a blessing from their missing deity, and use Grappling Spear for damage and mobility.	”
	— In-Game Class Description

The Lunar Lancer is a Melee Spear user in Trove. This class is considered to be a follower of the Moon Goddess, originating from The Everdark, where the Shadow Tower is located.

Crafting

Crafting Station
Chaos Core Crafter
Ingredient(s)		Amount
	Chaos Core	1
	Flux	1000
	Radiant Shard	100
	Faerie Dust	8
Result
	Lunar Lancer	1

History

The Lunar Lancer was hinted to be an upcoming class. This class introduced a new weapon type; the Spear. This was found within the blueprint files by a few Trove players and was announced on a Trion Worlds stream (Friday, July 24, 2015) with two teaser images, along with a rampant rumor that this class would be launching in September of 2015. The moves and model were later revealed on another Trion Worlds stream (Friday, August 21, 2015), along with revealing the Shadow Tower. It was also shown that the Lunar Lancer has a tail. The official release of the Lunar Lancer was scheduled to be at September 15, 2015 along with the Shadow Tower Update.

Abilities

Basic Attack ATTACK RATE: 1.75 x Attack Speed/sec
	Basic Attack: Strikes all enemies in a line. Every four Basic Attacks swing your spear in a wide-arc and charge for a second hit.	damage: 280% PD range: 6 Blocks moon power: 1
	Crescent Combo: Perform a sweeping attack back and forth dealing damage. This ability has a chance to stun.	damage (back): 680% PD damage (forth): 750% PD range: 5 Blocks

Notes:

• Does not damage blocks.

Shadow Lancer DAMAGE: 300% PD
	Basic Attacks have a chance to spawn a dark shadow version of you that attacks enemies. In lunarform the chance is increased.

Notes:

• Clone lasts for 35s or until it dies.
• Clone has very little health.
• Can be healed by Chloromancer's Basic Attack and Mini Bloom.

Lunacy
	Using abilities or attacking enemies gives Moon Power. Gather enough to become infused with the power of the moon. Lunar Lancers gain Moon Power instead of energy

Notes:

• Three moons orbit the player and slowly change from new moon to full moon as lunar power is accumulated.

Grappling Spear
	Grapple: Pull yourself towards your target. On impact deals light damage to nearby enemies.	damage: 350% PD cooldown: 6s moon power: 8
	Lunar Infused Grapple: Pull yourself towards your target. On impact deals heavy damage to nearby enemies, triggering a physical damage buff.	damage: 800% PD cooldown: 10s moon power: 12
	Eclipse Spear: Throw a spear that deals area damage. Costs Moon Power.	damage: 550% PD cooldown: 1s moon power cost: 10

Notes:

• Grapple and Lunar Infused Grapple have 50 block range.
• Lunar Infused Grapple's gives an 36% PD buff that lasts for 12s.

Lunar Leap
	Lunar Leap: Jump up into the air and gain a slow fall. For a short time your grapple becomes Lunar Infused, dealing increased damage. After damaging enemies you gain an attack buff.	damage: 350% PD cooldown: 15s moon power: 13
	Lunar Slam: Jump up high the air and slam down dealing high damage and stunning enemies. Costs Moon Power.	damage: 1150% PD cooldown: 15s Moon Power Cost: 10

Notes:

• Damage buff casts after dealing damage with Lunar Infused Grapple.

Lunarform
	Lunarform: This ability can be used at max Moon Power. When used you transform gaining increased movement speed, 50% reduced damage, and 130% increased attack damage. Moon Power drains over time and at zero you revert to your basic form.
	Blessing of the Moon: Summon a spear from the heavens that increases stability and movement speed, additionally applies an healing over time buff to allies. It also damages enemies caught in the area. Costs Moon Power.	damage: 770% PD cooldown: 40s Moon Power Cost: 25

Notes:

• Lunarform allows Crescent Combo, Eclipse Spear and Blessing of the Moon to be used.
• Blessing of the Moon applies an 125% PD damage over time.
• Be careful when using Blessing of the Moon as it breaks a lot of blocks.

Signatory Ring

Hidden Effects
	Lunar Lancer has 3 Hidden Effects: From the Moon: When in Lunarform, basic attacks have a chance to spawn meteors from the sky. Cliffhanger: Dodging lowers the cooldown of Grapple and Empowered Grapple. This ability has a short cooldown. Need For Speed: After using Lunar Infused Grapple gain a speed buff instead of attack.

Notes:

• Each Crystal/Signatory Ring comes with 2 available Hidden Effects.
• Crystal Rings can be placed in the Ring Polisher to empower one Hidden Effect for 9 days (plus the remainder of the current day) by spending a Lunar Lancer Primal Loop. Patrons receive an additional 4 days for a total of 13 days (plus the remainder of the current day) of Hidden Effect.
• Each day of Polish expires at 11 AM UTC, the normal reset time.
• When the Polish runs out, another Lunar Lancer Primal Loop must be spent to choose another Hidden Effect or to re-activate the previous Hidden Effect.

Subclass

Sorta Crazy Subclass Ability: Lunar Lancer
	Chance during combat to transform and receive some of the power of the Lunar Lancer during 6s. Doubles your attack speed.
Passive Ability Physical Damage Tier I 20% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 5%. +10 Tier II 21% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 6%. +60 Tier III 22% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 7%. +160 Tier IV 23% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 8%. +300 Tier V 24% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 9%. +500 Tier VI 25% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 10%. +750 Tier VII 26% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 11%. +750 Tier VIII 30% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 15%. +750 Tier IX 35% chance on damage dealt. Increases damage done by 20%. +750

Allies

There are several Allies that can be used to benefit the Lunar Lancer, some of which can help survivability and/or increase overall damage.

• Earnie: The most effective ally for this class, it gives + 400 Light + 25% Physical Damage + Shield when nearby enemies die.
• Animated Jug: It gives + 300 Light + 20% Physical Damage + 15% Health and Speed bonus when an enemy dies.
• Rapt Berserker: It will significantly boost your damage output and your health.

Flasks & Emblems

Martial Emblem - The most effective emblem for the class, It will superbly boost your attacks when combined with Lunarform. It boosts your Physical Damage stat by 250%.

Shadow Shrike Emblem - Nothing much, but since you deal a heavy amount of damage, you will make this emblem stronger. Summons a temporary damage dealing ally.

Master Cheep Emblem - Just the same as Shadow Shrike, but obtainable through mastery.

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Stat Gain per Level

Note: Lunar Lancer gets a +30% Physical Damage boost at the start without any gear/gems.

Level	Physical Damage	Maximum Health	Attack Speed	Movement Speed	Critical Damage
2	+10	+20	+1	+1	-
3	+10	+20	+1	-	-
4	+18	+40	+1	+1	-
5	+18	+40	+1	-	-
6	+35	+60	+1	+1	-
7	+35	+60	+1	-	-
8	+50	+80	+1	+1	-
9	+50	+80	+1	-	-
10	+50	+100	+1	+1	-
11	+50	+100	+1	-	-
12	+50	+100	+1	+1	-
13	+50	+100	+1	-	-
14	+50	+100	+1	+1	-
15	+50	+100	+1	-	-
16	+50	+100	+1	+1	-
17	+50	+100	+1	-	-
18	+50	+100	+1	+1	-
19	+50	+100	+1	-	-
20	+52	+300	+10	-	-
21	+100	+200	+1	-	-
22	+100	+200	+1	-	-
23	+100	+200	+1	-	-
24	+100	+200	+1	-	-
25	+150	+300	+1	-	-
26	+150	+300	+1	-	-
27	+150	+300	+1	-	-
28	+200	+300	+1	-	-
29	+200	+400	+1	-	-
30	+250	+500	+2	-	+25

Gameplay Strategy

Tactics

It is recommended to get higher energy regen rather than attack speed since you'll be spamming Crescent Combo. This class has a very low survivability, but deals the most lethal damage in game (Even beats Fae Trickster). It is still easy to overtake dungeons and lairs whilst standing alone.

Teamplay

Try to stick with your team, the LL is a bit weaker on the defense side than some other heavier classes (hence why people call it "squishy"). Use Crescent Combo and Blessing of the Moon to support your team during boss fights, or take out smaller enemies while the stronger classes take care of bigger enemies. Remember your ultimate also gives buffs to everyone nearby, so try to use it where there is high traffic (movement in that area).   

Skill Usage

• Grappling Hook skill isn't really useful for damage. Instead, it is used for utility.
• Crescent Combo is the most used skill by professionals. It dishes out lethal damage whilst stunning them at the same time, so It means you make their attack slow, too.
• Blessing of the Moon is really effective when you do have a high Health Regeneration (2000+) since you get it upped by 700% when Lunatic Mode is active. Even with your faculties intact, you'll receive twice the healing within the range of your divine spear.

Beware of

• Spinning Enemies - When its ability is on (Like Ladybugs), it'll have a 80% damage reduction which will significantly weaken the damage output by Lunar Lancer (and other DPS classes too). Using Crescent Combo while they're spinning will just make it take longer to defeat as it stuns them, so it's always a good idea to wait.
• "Thorned" Bosses - You can recognize them if they have thorns below their feet. Also recognizable if its on by having a warning / startup sound (Brittle Sound/Sounds like a starting engine) It is not recommended by attacking them rapidly since every attack you'll get 15% of your HP loss.
• "Laser" Bosses - Easy to recognize too since you'll just check if they have a purple/pink orb over their head. Their laser deals a heavy amount of damage and knockback if not avoided. It is very easy to avoid these attacks since it is a "Wind Up" attack.

Costumes

Lunar Lancer (17)
Item	Description	Obtained
Starter Lunar Lancer 0	No description.	• Automatically unlocked upon crafting the Lunar Lancer.
Level 10 Lunar Lancer 35	No description.	• Unlocked upon reaching Level 10 as Lunar Lancer.
Level 20 Lunar Lancer 35	No description.	• Unlocked upon reaching Level 20 as Lunar Lancer.
Level 30 Lunar Lancer 35	No description.	• Unlocked upon reaching Level 30 as Lunar Lancer.
Burnished Bronze 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. This ancestral armor has been worn with pride by many generations of Lancers.	• Bought from the store for 750. • Lunacy Pack.
Twilight Temperance 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. An outfit signifying stoicism during the Moon's dark phases, it has taken on a new, more somber meaning in recent times.	• Bought from the store for 750. • Lunacy Pack.
Monkey King 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Begin your westward journey.	• Bought from the store for 1250. • Shadow's Eve Costume Pack.
Duskrider Dragoon 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Duskrider Dragoons can call upon the power of their mounts to transform into a fearsome hybrid.	• Double Dragon Pack.
Shadowscorn Saboteur 70	Lunar Lancer craftable costume. A vicious covert operative with no qualms about getting their hands dirty.	• Craftable at the Chaos Core Crafter.
Demersal Marine 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Deploy at any depth with this distinguished diving suit.	• Craftable at the Chaos Core Crafter.
Golden Glaivesinger 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Glaivesingers hold watch through the night, and greet Albairn's passing by joining him in song	• Craftable at the Chaos Core Crafter.
Moon Draccoon 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Elite warriors capable of carrying out the most dangerous missions, Draccoons command respect throughout the Goddess's domains.	• Bought from the Shadowy Market.
Defender of the Moon 105	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. This suit of lunar armor is worthy of the Moon Goddess's chosen champion.	• Bought from the Shadowy Market.
Lunar Legionnaire 175	A rare lunar Lunar Lancer Costume. Perfect for protectors whose power surges in prickly predicaments.	• Bought from the Shadowy Market.
Heralded Harrier 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Heed the call of Fortras and join the battle in this mechanized military outfit.	• Craftable at the Chaos Core Crafter.
Red Storm 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Call down the Red Storm.	• Bought from the store for 1250.
Spires Dragoon 70 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Heed the call of Fortras and join the battle in this mechanized military outfit.	• Craftable at the Crystallogy Workbench.
Impish Tormentor 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. A devilish costume perfect for punishing those who stray from the light.	• Creepy Crawly Cranium Pack.
Lancer of the Hydrakken 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Don the scales of one of the fiercest beasts known to Trovians!	• Found as rare at Locked Adventurine Strongbox.
Crimson Corsair 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. A boldly-colored costume for fearless seafarers.	• Bought from the store for 1250.
Vaulting Lancer 70	A Sports themed costume for the Lunar Lancer.	• Dressy Dragon Pack.
Pyro Fighter 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Whatever and wherever the fire, fight it!	• Blazing Band Pack.
PR0T0 LANC-R 70	A robot themed costume for the Lunar Lancer.	• Moon Goddess's Goody Bag Pack.
Lunar Prism 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Shines with all the colors of the moon.	• Chromatic Cog Collective Pack.
Lederhosen Lancer 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer. Unleashes your inner beast when angry.	• Holiday Countdown Pack.
Q'rsed Q'berus 70	A costume for the Lunar Lancer.	• Unknown.

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Trove - Rise of the Shadow Tower Launch Trailer

Official Rise of the Shadow Tower preview

Gallery

Early concept of Lunar Lancer's Passive transformation, this was however later changed because it didn't fit the Lunar Lancer's concept/theme.

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