Lost Ark players have been eagerly waiting for the new September update to arrive, which thankfully, is one week away. September 28 is the day when we’ll get the new update that brings the Lost Ark Machinist class. This is the fifth advanced Gunner class for those who love playing as one. The Machinist adds a lot of great things to the game. This class embraces the use of machines, drones, lasers, and machine guns. It seems they’ll be a great and versatile class to use in any situation. Today, we want to take a look at the Lost Ark Machinist skills that are coming with next week’s update.

All Lost Ark Machinist Skills

Normal Skills:

These skills focus on the use of guns and grenades. They are the usual ones that will fill the Hypersync Battery that will let you unleash devastating abilities later. Let’s take a look at the normal skills for Lost Ark’s Machinist class.

  • Bullet Hail: Fire multiple times recharging the battery and getting the Reload buff.
  • Overcharged Battery: Throw a battery that will ignite and launch enemies into the air, charging the Hypersync battery in the process.
  • Mobile Shot: Roll to approach the target and grant yourself the Reload buff.
  • Strategic Fire: Assume a sitting position to fire multiple times. This skill recharges the battery.
  • Backflip Strike: Dash forward to attach a bomb to the enemy. Press the skill again to do a summersault. The bomb will explode after some seconds and recharge the battery.
  • High Voltage Bullet: Use a stun gun to electrocute enemies and recharge the battery.
  • Pulse Fire: Fire a pulse bullet. Dealing damage and recharging the battery.
  • Avalanche: Rush forward. Press the ability again to fire in a cone-shaped way to inflict damage. You can counterattack if dashing.

Drone Skills:

The next of Lost Ark’s Machinist skills is drone skills. This is a new mechanic coming with Lost Ark’s Machinist class. They focus on making use of drones to do damage.

  • Command: Flare Beam: Command a drone to fire a laser beam at the target’s location.
  • Command: Active Pulse: Launch a pulsating wave that attacks enemies in the area.
  • Command: M143 Machine Gun: Send the drone to the enemy firing several rounds, dealing damage.
  • Command: Baby Drones: Send small drones to self-destruct and deal damage.
  • Command: Carpet: The drone flies to a location dropping bombs that inflict damage.
  • Command: Raid Missile: Target an area with your drone firing missiles and knocking down targets.
  • Command: Blockade: The drone flies to a location, spinning around and dealing damage.

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Joint or Combo Skills:

These Lost Ark Machinist skills focus on the combined efforts of the Machinist and the drone. They are a great way to do damage in tandem with your drone.

  • Annihilation Mode: Summon a drone. Standing behind it you fire while turning 450 degrees. Every 90 degrees you turn, you’ll inflict damage.
  • Fiery Escape: Ride a Drone that you summon, inflicting damage while moving forward.
  • Energy Buster: Attach a drone to your arm, making it a buster. Charge it and then release energy forward. If the buster isn’t fully charged it’ll inflict damage and paralyze the enemy.

Sync Skills:

The most powerful skills that the Lost Ark’s Machinist has. These Lost Ark Machinist skills can be used if your Hypersync is active.

  • Comet Strike: Teleport to your target’s location rushing forward and dealing damage. This also knocks the enemies back.
  • Slugshot: Raise your right hand firing a laser forward. Airborne enemies are launched back. You can use the skill after Comet Strike to use it faster.
  • Laser Blade: Create laser blades in both of your hands to do damage and knock enemies away. Use after Comet Strike to do more damage.
  • Echelon Beam: Jump and shoot a laser to do damage. Using it after Come Strike will perform the skill faster.
  • Surge Blow: Stretch your fists while charging forward, inflicting damage and knocking back the enemies.
  • Crimson Breaker: Create parts to shoot a laser in front of you to do damage.

As you can see, the Lost Ark Machinist class seems very versatile and useful. We can’t wait to get our hands on it. Lost Ark has given us some great and original take on some classes. Some are great for PvE and some are great for PvP. Whichever the case, all are quite fun to play. So, get ready for the update to drop next week, and remember to participate in the Arktoberfest event that’s ongoing right now.