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CroNix Player Manual

8th March, 2015

CroNix Team

Contents

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1. How to Install

A. Download CroNix client and execute it to update it to the latest

version.

B. Run the game by clicking ‘Game Start ‘.

C. Click “Yes” to install Unreal Engine 3 redistributablr package.

2. Controls

A. Key bindings

Key Command

1~4 Use consumables.

F1 Displays skill information.

F2 Displays map information.

Tab Opens Battle information window.

W, A, S, D Movement.

W * 2 Sprint (Enables faster movement).

Z, X, C Quick chat.

Q, E, Space Skills.

F Special Skills.

Shift + Skill Shift Skills.

Ctrl Opens mini-map and displays mouse pointer.

R Recovery action / Respawn / Interaction

ESC Opens Menu.

B. Mouse bindings

Key Command

Mouse movement Look

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = \ ←

Q W E R T Y U I O P [ ] Tab

A S D F G H J K L ; ‘

Z X C V B N M , . /

Caps lock

Shift Shift

Enter

Ctrl Alt Space Ctrl Alt

ML MR

ML Basic Attack

MR Skill

Ctrl + ML Place 'Checkpoint’ on mini-map.

Ctrl + MR Place 'Retreat' point on mini-map.

3. Getting Started

A. Log in

Enter ID and password to log in.

B. Lobby

Click Game Start at the top to start!

4. Game Play

A. In-game UI

No. Name Description

1 Killfeed Displays kills and deaths.

2 Mode info Displays specific UI for each mode.

3 Mini-map Displays mini-map of the arena.

4 Team info Displays HP and respawn time of teammates.

5 HP Gauge Displays total / current amount of your character's HP.

6 AP, SP Displays current amount of AP and SP.

7 EP Displays current amount of EP.

8 Enemy info Displays HP and respawn time of opposing team.

9 Chat box Displays user chats and system messages.

10 Hot keys Displays bound keys for chatting options.

11 Tonics Displays type and cooltime of each Tonic.

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4

5 6

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B. Character selection

① TP : Displays current TP stock..

② Character List : Select your next character.

③ Select : Confirm your character selection.

④ Cancel : Cancel your character selection.

⑤ Character info : Displays detailed information about selected character..

⑥ Tonic : Manage consumable item loadouts.

*You can change your character during respawn time..

C. Battle information window

Press tab in mid-game to open Battle information window.

In this window, you can check each player’s score, kills and assists.

You can also view TP stock of teammates.

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5. Mechanism

A. Basic parameters

Name Description

HP This is how much punishment your character can take. When depleted, your character

dies.

AP

AP is a resource for skills. Every skill excluding Basic attack and Special skill

consumes certain amount of AP. While 15 points are recovered every two seconds,

you can replenish all AP at once by using Recovery action.

SP SP is a resource for Special skills. Special skills are very effective, and can turn the tides

of a battle when used at the right time and place.

EP EP is a unique resource that only some characters have. It is required when using some

dedicated skills.

TP TP is a token that allows you to change your character. You’ll begin with 1 TP at the

start, and you’ll receive 1 every 5 minutes. You cannot have more than 2 TPs.

B. Link skill

Some skills allow you to stop the current skill and use another skill. This is called a Link skill.

You can execute various combos easily with Link skills. Note that some skills will change their

attribute when used as a Link skill.

Ordinary

UI

Ordinary skill

Link skill

UI

Link skill

C. Recovery action

Press R to use recovery action. Recovery action will fill your AP to max, but you’ll be left

invulnerable for 2.5 seconds. Recovery action will be cancelled when you’re hit. Therefore, it is

crucial to use Recovery action at the right time. .

D. Attack type

Name Effect Conditions

Critical 130% Damage Occurs randomly when attacking.

Evade

80% Damage & ignores special

attack attributes and debuff

effects.

Occurs randomly when attacking.

Down 50% Damage Occurs when knocked down.

E. Special attack type

Name Effect Conditions

Back attack + 300 Accuracy Attack from behind.

Counter 130% Damage Land an attack while the opponent is using a

skill(except Basic attack)

Ground Ignores damage reduction against

downed target.

Land a ground-type attack on downed

opponent.

Aerial Ignores opponent’s defense stat. Land an aerial-type attack on an airborne

opponent.

F. Armor type

Armors can ignore knock-backs from incoming attacks and decrease damage to 50%. There

are 4 types of armors.

Name Image Effect

Melee

armor

Ignore knock-

backs from

incoming melee

attacks.

Ranged

armor

Ignore knock-

backs from

incoming

ranged attacks.

Super

armor

Ignore knock-

backs from all

incoming

attacks.

Hyper

armor

Ignore knock-

backs from all

incoming

attacks,

including grab

attacks.

6. Modes

A. Brawl

Description

Map title N.S.F.L B2 Lab

No. of players 3 vs 3

Time limit Win 3 rounds out of 5 rounds. 10 minutes per round.

Objective Eliminate enemies.

Story

Invade N.S.F.L B2 lab and secure its research result!

A new type of energy source has been developed in N.S.F.L B2 lab. It goes

without saying that many want this energy in their grasp.

Short description Short rounds of team death match. Win 3 rounds out of 5 rounds to win.

B. Survival

Description

Map title S.O.D Refinery


Time limit 25 minutes

Objective Reach 60 score points

Story In an old, abandoned industrial area, some S.O.D extractors and refineries are

confirmed to be still active. Phoenix and Crow forces prepare a battle to secure this

site. Your team must hold off enemy forces while obtaining and refining S.O.D.

Short

description

Kill enemies or refine S.O.D. to reach target score within the time limit to win.

1 kill is equal to 1 point, while refining S.O.D gives you 12 to 20 points depending on

how many times your team refined it.

C. Domination

Description

Map title Heinel power plant



Objective Reach 2000 score points

Story Secure Heinel power plant for power supply!

This power plant was built before the Dragontail war, but it was shut down due to

low efficiency. However, at this moment it is one of few power plants that are

capable of producing power. Your team must secure the plant and activate central

the control system at the center.

Short

description

Capture and secure as many control points as possible to win score points. There

are 3 control points, and securing more control points will award your team with more

score points. The central control center in the middle will not give you any score

points, but you can use it as a respawn point.

D. Raid

Description

Map title S.O.D mining plant



Objective Eliminate enemy score points

Story Raid enemy harvesters to cut their power supply!

Residents of Shanty town asked Crow to seize Phoenix’s Epsilon facility, a mining

facility set to harvest S.O.D. After a long battle to take over the facility, the two

forces decide to raid opposing force’s harvesters to cut their power supply.

Short

description

Stop opposing team’s harvester to reduce their points to 0.

Carry Power cell to friendly harvester to regain points.

Secure Singularity accelerator in the center to shorten respawn time.

7. Characters

Style His ability to weaken and disorient enemies will be a great aid to his team.

Pros He can combine his skills to bring various effects. Also, his flames will ignore enemy's

defence, making him an excellent choice for countering enemy tankers.

Cons Since he lacks heavy damage dealing ability and has poor super armor, he is very

vulnerable in 1:1 combat.

Skill Key Description

Blaze

Grenade

Left Mouse

Button

These grenades will cause Burning effect (weakens Defense) that can

be overlapped up to 5 times. Oldhand can throw these while moving,

up to two grenades in a row.

Bitumen

Grenade

Right Mouse

Button

This grenade will create a bituminous zone that slows down enemies.

Throwing a Blaze Grenade into this zone will set it ablaze, create a

flaming zone and inflict constant Burning effect to those inside.

Upper

blow Q

Oldhand strikes with his flail. This attack will cause a level 2 Burning

effect.

Dust

Grenade E

This grenade will create a dust zone, detecting any cloaked enemies

and increasing ally's Evasion. Using Flash Over to enemies with

Burning effect inside this dust zone will extend Flash Over's effect to

the whole zone.

Flash

Over Space

This skill will inflict True damage (ignores Defense and Evasion) to

enemies with Burning effect. The level of Burning effect will determine

the damage. Oldhand is free to move while using this skill.

Big Bang F

Oldhand will deploy a timed bomb, which will explode after 10

seconds and inflict True damage to enemies within the blast radius.

Oldhand can detonate the bomb earlier by using the skill again, but

this quick-detonation will reduce the damage.

Oldhand

Style A fast infighter, Zic can play a wide variety of roles.

Pros With his great mobility, Zic excels in hit-and-run strategy. His combo attacks are very

powerful in 1:1 combat.

Cons His attack range is very limited, and his combo attacks require much training.


Short Jab Left Mouse

Button Zic throws a jab. Can be used three times in a row.

Lift Right Mouse

Button

Zic will dash a short distance and execute a backspin kick, launching

the enemy into the air.

Gust Spin Q Zic executes a double spinning kick. The first kick can attack downed

enemies.

Sudden

Attack E

Zic will throw a somersault kick, launching his opponent into the air.

This skill deals more damage to airborne enemies.

Quick Step Space Zic dashes a short distance while ducking. You can alter his dashing

direction.

Gnawing

Upper

Quick Step+

Right Mouse

Button

Zic strikes his opponent with an uppercut. This skill can only be used

while Quick Stepping.

Double

Rake Quick Step+ Q

Zic throws a left hook, followed by a right hook. This skill can be

only used while Quick Stepping.

Counter

Strike Quick Step+ E

Zic will lunge forward and throw a powerful blow. This skill will inflict

more damage when counter-hit.

Tornado

Gush F

Zic will pull his opponent towards him with a one-two punch, throw

furious blows, and finish with a deadly kick. This skill has Super

armor against frontal attack. This skill can be used while Quick

Stepping.

Zic

Style Luilian's cloaking ability enables her to silently assassinate unexpecting foes.

Pros She can use Cloak to sneak into enemy lines undetected, dealing a great damage from

unexpected points.

Cons She's very fragile, and she'll hardly survive when detected.


Triple Slash Left Mouse

Button Liulian slashes with her dagger. Can be used three times in a row.

Skull Buster Right Mouse

Button

Liulian delivers a deadly strike with her dagger. This skill will stun

the enemy when counter-hit.

Spine

Crusher Q

Liulian will perform a slow, but powerful stab. Attack from behind to

inflict more damage.

Crane Flip E Liulian executes a backflip kick, retreating and attacking at once.

Void Walker Space Liulian engages Cloaking mode. Cloaking will be disengaged upon

using any other skill.

Heart Pierce F Liulian will dash forward and deliver a deadly combo attack.

Liu lian

Style His excessive range and firepower can bring down enemies from a distance.

Pros He can utilize his long range to deal heavy damage, while staying out of enemy's reach.

Cons He has slow casting speed, and he has no defensive skills; he will suffer in close-range

combat.


Contain

Shot

Left Mouse

Button IronFist fires at enemies.

Grab Shot Right Mouse

Button

IronFist will fire his chain fist. This skill will ignore damage reduction

on downed enemies.

Sniping

Shot Q

IronFist will aim and fire a powerful, precise sniper round that inflicts

heavy damage. This skill will inflict more damage to airborne targets.

Rising Blow E IronFist creates a shockwave with his cannon, blowing away his

target.

Barrel Pluck Space This skill will extend IronFist's gunbarrel, increasing range of Contain

Shot and Sniper Shot. It also improves accuracy of ranged attacks.

Death

Chaser F IronFist fires 5 homing missiles to locked targets.

Ironfist

Style With his heavy shield, Heabig can block and counter enemy attacks, making the

opponent open to ally's fire.

Pros He's very durable; he will survive even the toughest fights.

Cons He can't deal much damage alone.


Enforce Left Mouse

Button Heabig bashes his enemy up to 3 times with his shield.

Smash Right Mouse

Button

Heabig swings his shield. This skill has a short super armor at start

up. When counter-hit, this skill will cause stun.

Shove Q

Heabig will charge into an enemy with his shield, and on hit, he

will strike the enemy with a downward blow. He will have Super

armor against frontal ranged attack during the initial charge, and

full Super armor when striking.

Punish E Heabig will make a heavy pound on the ground with his shield.

This skill ignores damage reduction on downed enemies.

Guard Space Heabig can move with his shield raised. This skill has Super armor

against frontal attacks.

Repress F After unfolding armour flaps on his shield, Heabig will dash and

smash his target mercilessly. This skill has Hyper armor.

Heabig

Style

She can heal and boost allies, including herself.

(Helena utilizes EP. EP will slowly regenerate over time, and will regenerate quicker

while not in combat.)

Pros She'll greatly increase her team's survival rate. She'll heal herself while healing a

teammate.

Cons Obviously, she's not a fighter. She's not durable and has limited means to survive in

conflict.


Poison

Needle

Left Mouse

Button

Helena fires a needle that causes Poison effect. Poison effect will

weaken an enemy's attack, and can be overlapped up to 3 times.

Healing Wave Right Mouse

Button

Helena fires a homing beam of healing. This beam can heal three

allies at once. Helena will also gain some HP while healing others.

Helena can move while using this skill.

Thirst for

Blood Q Helena gains a ranged armor, in cost of EP.

Heart Shock E Helena uses defibrillators to knock away facing opponent, causing

Shock effect. This skill has super armor at start up.

Adrenaline

Perfume Space

Helena sprays a special perfume that increases teammates' power

and movement speed. Helena can move while using this skill.

Healing Rain F Helena throws a special bomb that creates a healing zone. This

healing zone will heal your teammates within its area of effect.

Helena

Style

While Gear Rabbit herself is not much a threat, her machines must not be

underestimated. (G.R. utilizes EP. EP will determine the number of machines she can

have.)

Pros Her machines have various functions, and she can choose her role in the match. She

can stay safe out of combat.

Cons She's very vulnerable when left alone, and machine operation is not an easy task.


Nail Gun Left Mouse

Button

GearRabbit fires her nail gun in 3-round burst. She can move while

firing.

Repair Right Mouse

Button GearRabbit can repair her machines.

Construct

Unit Q GearRabbit can deploy one of three machines.

Sentinel

Construct Unit +

Right Mouse

Button

GearRabbit deploys a Sentinel, a powerful automated assualt

drone. Activate Overcharge to increase its attack speed.

Interrupter

Construct Unit +

Right Mouse

Button

GearRabbit deploys an Interrupter, an automated drone equipped

with a laser cannon. While this laser cannon does little damage, it

will slow down enemy's movement and sometimes cause Stun

effect. Activate Overcharge to increase its attack speed.

Defender

Construct Unit +

Right Mouse

Button

GearRabbit deploys a Defender, an automated drone capable of

decreasing incoming enemy ranged attacks within its effective

range. Activate Overcharge to increase its defensive effect, as well

as its effective range.

Scram E GearRabbit will attack her opponent with her spanner. This skill has

Super armor at start up.

Command

Mode Space

In this mode, GearRabbit can command her machine unit(s) with

her AR console. She can move in this mode.

Move

Command mode

+ Left Mouse

Button

Use this command to order your selected machine(s) to move.

GearRabbit can move while using this skill.

Select

Command mode

+ Right Mouse

Button

Use this command to select the machine unit you're aiming. To

select all machines at once, use this skill while aiming at nothing.

GearRabbit can move while using this skill.

Gear rabbit

Overcharge Command mode

+ Q

This skill will overcharge your selected machines, increasing its

performance and movement speed. Overcharged machines will

constantly lose their HP. Press the key again to quit. GearRabbit

can move while using this skill.

Engage Command mode

+ E

Use this command to order your selected machine(s) to attack

nearby enemies. GearRabbit can move while using this skill.

Quit

Command

Mode

Command mode

+ Space This skill will shut down GearRabbit's command console.

Self-destruct Command mode

+ F

Use this command to order your selected machine(s) to self-destruct

after 5 seconds.

EMP Wave F GearRabbit will emit an EMP shockwave. This shockwave will deplete

enemy's AP and EP, and hinder their recovery for a short time.

Style Charles' Gatling gun will punish multiple enemies in a wide range. (Charles utilizes EP.

EP will slowly regenerate over time.)

Pros He's easy to use, and his ability to attack multiple enemies is a powerful strength in

team strategy.

Cons Charles will consume a lot of AP, and he's slow; not fit for 1:1 close quarter combat.


Bullet Rain Left Mouse

Button Charles fires his Gatling gun.

Skull

Warhead

Right Mouse

Button

Charles fires a piercing round that will explode upon reaching its

maximum range or hitting an impenetrable object.

Heat Detector Q Charles fires a thermal sensor, detecting any nearby cloaked

enemy.

Giant Swing E Charles will swing his Gatling gun and knock away his target.

When counter-hit, this skill will cause knock down.

Dive Jump Space Charles makes a quick roll. You can alter his rolling direction.

Hell Fire F

Charles fires several cluster bombs into the air. These bombs will

explode upon impact. This skill has super armor against ranged

attack.

Charles

Style Cyrano has moderate durability and fast speed; he's specialized in breaking through

enemy lines.

Pros He can attack multiple enemies with his wide attack range. His electricity can hinder

enemy actions.

Cons He can't inflict much damage, and he'll burn through his AP quickly.


Double Swing Left Mouse

Button Cyrano will attack with his rod. Can be used twice in a row.

Shocking

Strike

Right Mouse

Button

Cyrano swings his electric rod. This skill will cause Shock effect,

hindering enemy's AP regeneration.

Magnet

Windmill Q

Cyrano dashes forward while spinning his electric rod. This skill has

Super armor against frontal ranged attack.

Shock Stomp E

Cyrano will jump and strike the ground with his rod. This skill will

cause Shock effect, hindering enemy's AP regeneration. Ignores

damage reduction on downed enemies.

Payback Space

Cyrano raises guard. He will counter any frontal melee attack with

a head-butt. This skill has Super armor against frontal melee

attacks while raising guard, and full Super armor during head-butt.

Can't get

enough! F

Cyrano will constantly emit his electric energy, replenishing his HP

and AP. Cyrano has Super armor against ranged attack during this

status. This skill will constantly consume SP. To end this skill, press

the key again.

Cyrano

Style She may be slow, but she's durable and powerful. Her complex set of skills make her a

formidable swordswoman.

Pros She's highly durable and powerful in damage. She can link her skills to bring a deadly

combo.

Cons She has poor mobility; she'll find it hard to chase or run.


Star Scratch Left Mouse

Button

Claire will deliver a fast slash with her sword. Can be used three

times in a row.

Shoulder

Charge

Star Scratch 1 +

Right Mouse

Button

Press RM after first slash of Star Scratch to use this skill. Claire will

knock down her opponent with a shoulder tackle. This skill has

Super armor at start up.

Moon Slash

Star Scratch 2 +

Right Mouse

Button

Press RM after second slash of Star Scratch to use this skill. Claire

will knock down her opponent with a large horizontal slash.

Rising Cut

Star Scratch 3 +

Right Mouse

Button

Press RM after third slash of Star Scratch to use this skill. Claire will

knock down her opponent with a large upward slash.

Snatch Right Mouse

Button Claire will stab and pull her opponent towards herself.

Extreme Slash Q Claire will deliver a powerful diagonal slash.

Split E

Claire will move a short distance forward and strike the ground

with a downward slash. This skill will ignore damage reduction on

downed enemies.

Sword Block Space

Claire will take a defensive stance. This skill has Super armor

against frontal attacks. Whenever she blocks an enemy attack, she

will be knocked backward. To cancel this stance, press the key

again. This skill can be cancelled by using Snatch.

Ignition

Charge F

This skill will ignite Claire's sword into a flaming blade. As long as

her sword is on fire, it will inflict True damage, ignoring enemy

Defense and Evasion. This skill will constantly consume her SP.

Press the key again to quit.

Claire

Style Gordon's skills are powerful and cover a great area. His high durability makes him an

excellent assaulter.

Pros He can inflict heavy damage to multiple enemies at once.

Cons He's slow both in movement and attack, and he lacks super armor; his skills are easily

cancelled by enemy's ranged attacks.


Axe strike Left Mouse

Button Gordon will attack with his axe. Can be used twice in a row.

Shredding

Chop

Right Mouse

Button Gordon will dash forward, swinging his axe.

Rave Attack Q Gordon executes two consecutive attacks.

Amputation

Rave Attack +

Right Mouse

Button

Gordon unleashes a furious upward swipe. This skill can only be

used after using Disembowel.

Trembler E Gordon smites the ground with his axe. This skill ignores damage

reduction on downed enemies.

Booster On Space Gordon activates his booster to improve his attack.

Tornado Rush F

Gordon moves around spinning his axe, creating a whirlwind to

pull nearby enemies towards him. This skill has Super armor

against ranged attack.

Gordon

Style

Asimov's freeze blaster can greatly hinder enemy movement, making them an easy

prey. (Asimov utilizes EP. EP will NOT regenerate over time, and must be recharged by

using Recharge skill.)

Pros His skills can cause Frostbite (Decreases mobility) and Freezing (Unable to move) effect,

which are critical to melee fighters.

Cons He must carefully plan his moves, since most of his skills require EP, and EP is only

recharged with Recharge skill.


Icicle Bolt Left Mouse

Button

Fires an ice bolt that causes Frostbite effect. Frostbite effect will

decrease enemy movement speed, and can be overlapped up to 5

times. Overlap Frostbite effect 5 times to cause Freezing effect (no

movement).

Frost Storm Right Mouse

Button

Asimov fires a gust of cold air that causes Frostbite effect. Asimov

can move slowly while firing.

Freezing

Beam Q

Asimov fires a concentrated freezing beam. This beam can cause

Frostbite effect, and knocks down the opponent.

Ice Barrier E

Asimov will swing his freeze blaster to create ice blades before

him. These ice blades will cause Frostbite effect. This skill has super

armor at start up.

Recharge Space Asimov must reload his freeze blaster to replenish EP. He can

move while using this skill.

Glacial Storm F Asimov fires two super-cold grenades. Upon impact, these

grenades will freeze everything within their area of effect.

Asimov

Style Chris can infiltrate enemy lines with his outstanding speed and deal massive damage in

a very short time.

Pros He's powerful, and his skills are easily combined; he'll bring great pain with simple

combos.

Cons Chris will require much training and experience, since he lacks durability and has poor attack range.


Quick Combo Left Mouse

Button A three-hit combo strike. Last attack will knock away the target.

Knee Kick Right Mouse

Button

Chris will dash forward and execute a knee kick. This skill has super

armor against frontal ranged attack at start up.

Meteor Punch Knee Kick + Left

Mouse Button A powerful downward punch.

Knee Strike

Knee Kick +

Right Mouse

Button

A powerful knee attack that knocks away opponent.

Elbow Strike Q

After a short dash, Chris strikes with his elbow, knocking back

opponents. When counter-hit, this skill will knock away the

opponent.

Sweeping

Kick E

Chris executes a low kick. This skill ignores damage reduction on

downed enemies.

Sprint Space For a short time, Chris can sprint freely.

Super Combo F

After a short dash, Chris will deliver a series of deadly blows. The

last blow will smash the opponent into the ground, creating a

shockwave.

Chris

Style A skillful kunoichi girl, Kiriha is best at trapping and hindering enemy movements.

Pros She can use her grappling hook to pick out important targets. Her mines will stop any

assassins from approaching.

Cons Always take a step back from frontline; she's not durable and her skills are slow.


Flying Leaf Left Mouse

Button Kiriha throws a kunai. Kiriha can move while using this skill.

Triple Leaves Hold Left Mouse

Button

Kiriha throws three kunais in a row. Kiriha can move while using

this skill.

Grappling

Hook

Right Mouse

Button

Kiriha uses her grappling wire to hook and pull her opponents

towards her.

Bee Sting Q After dashing forward, Kiriha will deliver an elbow smash, followed

by a kick to launch herself backwards.

Flower Bomb E Kiriha will deploy a proximity mine that will detonate when an

enemy is near.

Shadow Copy Space Kiriha will create a shadow copy of herself.

Shadow

Teleport

Shadow Copy +

Space Kiriha teleports back to where she left her shadow copy.

Exploding

Blossom F

After jumping into air, Kiriha will launch a series of exploding

kunais. These kunais will detonate shortly after impact.

Kiriha

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