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Champion Asura Strike (Guillotine Fist burst)

ChampionPvP one-shot burst and MVP openersAs of 2026-09 (SEA)

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Stacks Max SP and ATK so a single Guillotine Fist (Asura Strike) can hit for millions of damage. It folds against reflect-damage tanks and leaves you exhausted for 10 seconds after the hit.

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Our take

The RO New World team's own view

  • Pick this if you play PvP and want to delete one target, or like opening MVP fights with one huge hit. Skip it for farming: a single Guillotine Fist followed by 10 seconds of exhaustion clears maps far slower than the Combo build.
  • Our order: INT and Max SP first, because the damage scales with remaining SP, then ATK. Studded Knuckles II and the Odin set come first on gear, then Willow Card and Roda Frog Card for SP.
  • The biggest trap is hitting a Paladin or Crusader with reflect active; the damage comes back to you. Also know that Guillotine Fist is forced Neutral, so elemental converters do nothing for it.
  • Verdict: the biggest single hit a Champion has, traded for no follow-up for 10 seconds. Plan your exit before you dash in with Body Relocation, and use Spiritual Cadence while Spirit Exhaustion wears off.
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Stat Priority

  1. 1. INT
  2. 2. STR

INT 99 for the SP% multiplier, rest into STR; prioritize SP early since the damage formula scales with remaining SP, then stack ATK afterward. Some players instead pull SP from enchants, keep INT around 30-50, and put the rest into VIT/STR.

Skills

  • BlessingLv.10

    Increases STR, INT, and DEX for you and allies within 30 m by 30 and HIT by 20 for 600 sec

  • AngelusLv.10

    Reduces Fixed Dmg taken for you and allies within 30 m by 25, and increases Max HP by 500, for 600 sec

  • HealLv.10

    Heals 1 specified allied unit(s) and yourself for 450%*M.ATK+235 HP. When cast on Undead-element, Undead-race, or Demon units, deals Holy MDMG equal to 50% of Healing.

  • Increase AgilityLv.5

    When casting Blessing, also casts Increase Agility, increasing you and your allied teammates' AGI by 7, Quicken Factor by 10%, and MSPD by 15% for 600 sec.

  • Kyrie EleisonLv.5

    Grants a shield to you and your teammates within 20 m for 10 sec. The shield can block damage equal to 15% Max HP, up to 20 hits.

  • ChargeLv.1

    Summons 1 Spirit Sphere to rotate around you. Up to 5 can be gained.

  • FuryLv.3

    Detonates 5 Spirit Spheres, increasing your own PDMG by 15% for 600s. Weapon Size Modifier against Large targets becomes 100%.Buff up before going in, needed to maximize the Guillotine Fist hit.

  • Body RelocationLv.1

    Dashes 5m in the target directionCloses the gap fast to get into Guillotine Fist range.

  • Guillotine FistLv.10

    While in Fury Unleashed, consumes 5 Spirit Spheres and all SP to deal [(150+Remaining SP/10)*100]% forced Neutral Melee PDMG to the target. Removes Fury Unleashed after casting and enters Spirit Exhaustion for 10s. In PVP, additionally deals damage equal to 10% of the target's current HP. In Fair Arena, adjusted to deal [(75+Remaining SP/40)*100]% forced Neutral Melee PDMG to the target.

  • Spiritual CadenceLv.5

    Meditates for 3s, continuously restoring 30% HP and SP, and gains 1 Spirit Sphere every secondRefills SP and spheres while you wait out the post-Asura exhaustion.

  • ZenLv.5

    Summons 5 Spirit Spheres to rotate around you. When dealing damage, each Spirit Sphere increases P.ATK by 5% for 600s. Up to 5 can be gained.Fills all spirit spheres at once so you're ready to burst.

  • Spirit Explosion FistLv.10

    Increases Asura Strike skill damage multiplier by 20% and cast range by 3.Increases Guillotine Fist's multiplier and range for a bigger burst.

Rotation

  1. Fury, fill spheres with Zen, dash in with Body Relocation, Guillotine Fist, then retreat and use Spiritual Cadence while Spirit Exhaustion wears off.

Equipment: Mid game

WeaponStudded Knuckles IILv.55 · ATK +151Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +8%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +8%Refine +5, Raging Thrust DMG +4%, Guillotine Fist DMG +4%Refine +10, Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +8%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +8%Refine +15, Raging Thrust DMG +12%, Guillotine Fist DMG +12%Boosts the Guillotine Fist multiplier; later versions from Lv70+ scale even further.ArmorOdin's Blessing ILv.71 · HP +5320ATK +1%, M.ATK +1%For every Refine Lv. +1, STR +1, INT +1, PDMG +0.2%, MDMG +0.2%Part of the 3-piece Odin set for STR +6, INT +6 and ATK +2%.CapeFalcon Muffler ILv.71 · M.DEF +36ATK +1%, M.ATK +1%For every Refine Lv. +1, DEX +1, VIT +1, PDMG +0.2%, MDMG +0.2%Completes the Odin set for its STR/INT/ATK bonus.ShoesFricco's Shoes ILv.72 · DEF +73ATK +1%, M.ATK +1%For every Refine Lv. +1, DEX +1, VIT +1, PDMG +0.2%, MDMG +0.2%Odin set piece, same STR/INT/ATK bonus.AccessoryCold HeartLv.75 · HP +1297 · ATK +43AGI +10, P.DMG Bonus +6%For every Refine Lv. +1, PDMG Bonus +1.2%Lets your hits ignore DEF, plus an ATK +2% set bonus.AccessoryRogue's TreasureLv.75 · HP +1297 · ATK +43STR +10, P.DMG Bonus +6%For every Refine Lv. +1, STR +1, P.DMG Bonus +0.6%

Equipment: End game

WeaponRoyal Studded Knuckles VLv.90 · ATK +350Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +14%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +14%Refine +5, Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +7%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +7%Refine +10, Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +14%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +14%Refine +15, Raging Thrust DMG multiplier +21%, Guillotine Fist DMG multiplier +21%Refine +18, Melee P.DMG +5%Thor's Edge LV.1: Gain ATK equal to (Gear Refine Lv. x Refine Lv.), up to Lv. 15.

Cards

MouthwearWillow CardSP +180~300Includes up to 2 random affixes.Adds SP, prioritize SP and INT cards for this burst build.ArmorRoda Frog CardSP +60~100Includes up to 2 random affixes.Adds SP so you can afford the Asura Strike more often.

Special Skills (Affixes)

  • Combo PathAccessory

    Damage taken reduced by 20% for 3s after releasing Combo skill; Combo Skill DMG multiplier +0.6~33%Rounds out the PvP affix set alongside Ultimate Qi and Knuckle Mastery.

  • Knuckle MasteryAccessory

    Equipping Knuckles increases DMG vs Large/Medium by 0.6~33% and DMG vs Small by 0.3~16.5%Pairs with Ultimate Qi in the same PvP affix set.

  • Duelist GuardArmor

    DMG taken from players -0.5~27.5%.General PvP damage reduction pick, useful whenever you're not one-shotting the target.

  • Sura AuraWeapon

    After casting Guillotine Fist, Fury state is not removed; Fury grants P.ATK +0.6~33%Keeps Fury active even after Guillotine Fist lands, so you're ready to fight on.

  • Ultimate QiWeapon

    Each Spirit Sphere increases PDMG Bonus by 0.1~5.5% when dealing damagePart of a strong PvP Asura affix set.

Tips

  • Enchant for Max SP, ATK, STR, INT and SP recovery; on a budget, prioritize ATK% and P.DMG over STR. Some players get more damage from SP enchants instead.
  • Never use Asura Strike on a Paladin or Crusader with reflect active, it will backfire.
  • Guillotine Fist ignores elemental converters since its damage is forced Neutral.

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