Deadly Shadow — Ragnarok M The Nameless Skill

Active

Physical

Lead Skill

5 ranks

Deadly Shadow

Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *240% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.

Skill type: Lead Skill
Target: Enemy
Range: 7 m
Cooldown: 13 s
Damage: 240%
Hits: 3

Damage formula

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

Coefficient only

Level 5 coefficient: 400%; ×4 per damage event · Lv. 1: 240% → Lv. 5: 400%

Damage events per cast: 3 damage events; 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.

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	400%	360%	320%	280%	240%
Hits	3	3	3	3	3
Cooldown	13 s	13 s	13 s	13 s	13 s
Range	7 m	7 m	7 m	7 m	7 m
Skill points	1	1	1	1	1
Applied effects	Enemy Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark) Enemy Restriction: Cannot move Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects	Enemy Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark) Enemy Restriction: Cannot move Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects	Enemy Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark) Enemy Restriction: Cannot move Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects	Enemy Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark) Enemy Restriction: Cannot move Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects	Enemy Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark) Enemy Restriction: Cannot move Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects
Description	Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *400% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.	Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *360% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.	Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *320% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.	Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *280% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.	Channeling skill that deals 7 slashes to the target and random enemies within a 5-meter radius, each causing physical damage equal to normal attack *240% and can critically strike. The Nameless will synchronize the release of slashes for each illusion, adding 7 additional slash counts; enemies hit by slashes will be fixed in place and unable to move. During the skill channeling, The Nameless and illusions are in an invincible state, and this skill does not produce illusions; Cooldown Time is fixed and cannot be reduced.

Applied effects

Maximum-level buffs, conditions, and stat changes.

Level 5

Deadly Shadow (Mark)

Enemy

Applied change

Applied Buff

Status: Deadly Shadow (Mark)

Deadly Shadow (Immobilization)

Unable to move, attack reduced

Enemy

Applied change

Restriction: Cannot move
Restriction: Cannot be moved by effects

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