Ascension Tiers
The stages of ascension from Mundane to Archon.
| Tier | Abilities Unlocked |
|---|---|
| Mundane | No ascension - standard combat only |
| Awakened | Detect hidden enemies, sense danger |
| Channeler | Power strikes, slow stamina regen boost |
| Adept | Arcane Arts usable, passive essence regen |
| Templar | Enhanced speed/strength, elemental resistance |
| Archon | Powerful techniques, environmental resistance |
| ??? | Perhaps no one has reached this in generations... |
Tier Requirements
Each tier requires increasingly rare Grimoires and more meditation time. The jump from Templar to Archon is particularly difficult, requiring both exceptional Grimoires and significant combat experience.
Different Paths
Different Grimoires lead to different ascension paths:
- Speed path - Enhanced movement and attack speed
- Strength path - Raw power and physical enhancement
- Esoteric path - Strange abilities beyond normal comprehension