Path of the Sun — Ragnarok M Sunlight Skill

Active

Physical

Attack

5 ranks

Path of the Sun

Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 480%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.

Skill type: Attack
Target: Enemy
Range: 6 m
Cooldown: 1.50 s
Cast delay: 1 s
Duration: 1 s
SP cost: 42
Damage: 480%

Damage formula

How each damage event is calculated, including level scaling, defenses, penetration, criticals, target modifiers, and caps.

Coefficient only

Level 5 coefficient: 800%; ×8 per damage event · Lv. 1: 480% → Lv. 5: 800%

Damage events per cast: 1 damage event; Each event runs through the formula separately.

Coefficient shown

This page shows the skill coefficient and damage-event count. It does not calculate the final result through defense, penetration, target modifiers, criticals, or caps.

Effect scaling

Maximum-level buff, passive, duration, chance, and attribute results with a resolved per-level formula.

Level 5

Source: Power of the Sun

Max-level result Physical Penetration Child of Golden Sun Lv. 7: +0.7%
Scaling rule: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%

Affects: Self

Source: Power of the Sun

Max-level result Healing Child of Golden Sun Lv. 7: +0.7%
Scaling rule: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%

Affects: Self

Source: Power of the Sun

Max-level result Magic Penetration Child of Golden Sun Lv. 7: +0.7%
Scaling rule: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%

Affects: Self

Level comparison

Start with the max-level result, then compare exact client values and learning costs at every lower level.

Levels 1–5

Metric	Max level Level 5	Level 4 Level 4	Level 3 Level 3	Level 2 Level 2	Level 1 Level 1
Damage	800%	720%	640%	560%	480%
SP cost	50	48	46	44	42
Cooldown	1.50 s	1.50 s	1.50 s	1.50 s	1.50 s
Cast delay	1 s	1 s	1 s	1 s	1 s
Duration	1 s	1 s	1 s	1 s	1 s
Range	6 m	6 m	6 m	6 m	6 m
Skill points	1	1	1	1	1
Applied effects	Self Status: Harness the power of the sun Self Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage) Self Physical Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Healing: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Magic Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Self Chance: 100% Triggered skill: Scorching Realm Triggered damage: 100% Triggered range: 7 m Triggered cooldown: 21 s	Self Status: Harness the power of the sun Self Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage) Self Physical Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Healing: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Magic Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Self Chance: 100% Triggered skill: Scorching Realm Triggered damage: 100% Triggered range: 7 m Triggered cooldown: 21 s	Self Status: Harness the power of the sun Self Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage) Self Physical Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Healing: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Magic Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Self Chance: 100% Triggered skill: Scorching Realm Triggered damage: 100% Triggered range: 7 m Triggered cooldown: 21 s	Self Status: Harness the power of the sun Self Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage) Self Physical Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Healing: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Magic Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Self Chance: 100% Triggered skill: Scorching Realm Triggered damage: 100% Triggered range: 7 m Triggered cooldown: 21 s	Self Status: Harness the power of the sun Self Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage) Self Physical Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Healing: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Magic Penetration: +0.7% +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0% Self Chance: 100% Triggered skill: Scorching Realm Triggered damage: 100% Triggered range: 7 m Triggered cooldown: 21 s
Description	Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 800%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.	Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 720%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.	Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 640%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.	Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 560%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.	Deals DMG to distant enemies 5 times in an instant. Each kick deals 480%*P.ATK as P.DMG and grants 1 [Solar Power] stack. When [Solar Power] stacks reach 60, this skill grants a 50% chance to flee P.DMG and M.DMG. Lasts 1s. When in [Scorching Realm], [Path of the Sun] launches doubled attacks.

Applied effects

Maximum-level buffs, conditions, and stat changes.

Level 5

Harness the power of the sun

Self

Applied change

Applied Buff

Status: Harness the power of the sun

Chain Kick (Evade Damage)

Self

Applied change

Applied Buff

Status: Chain Kick (Evade Damage)

Power of the Sun

Self

Applied change

Physical Penetration: +0.7%; Formula: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%
Healing: +0.7%; Formula: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%
Magic Penetration: +0.7%; Formula: +0.1% × Child of Golden Sun level + 0%

Automatically activate Solar Form (Level 1~4)

Self

Applied change

Triggers skill

Chance: 100%
Triggered skill: Scorching Realm
Triggered damage: 100%
Triggered range: 7 m
Triggered cooldown: 21 s

How to compare skill levels

Compare damage, hits, SP, timing, requirements, and linked buffs at the same level. A new hit, target scope, or condition can matter more than the largest percentage increase. Read the related player guide