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The Two Combat Modes
When playing ICARUS, there are two control method for targeting enemies: Standard Mode and Action Mode. Standard Mode is your classic MMO tab-targeting, while Action Mode places a reticle in the middle of the Rider’s screen which can be used to target enemies.
How Do I Select My Mode of Play?
When creating a character, Riders will have a choice as to which mode of play they’d like to use. We recommend that Priest and Mage characters use Standard Mode; we recommend Warrior, Guardian, and Assassin characters use Action Mode.
At any time, Riders can change their mode of play by hitting ESC or clicking the System gear icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then clicking the Settings button.
Riders can then go to the Game tab, then the Control Mode section. The choices are Standard or Action. If Riders choose Action, they can then select Lock-on Mode on or off.
Lock-on Mode - What Does it Do?
If a Rider selects Action Mode and checks the Lock-on Mode box, then they will be able to use the reticle to target enemies when they have no enemy selected. Riders will then need to hit the TAB key in order to change targets while targeting an enemy. Riders will essentially be “locked on” to their initial target.
If a Rider leaves the Lock-on Mode box unchecked, then they will be able to select their target with the reticle and can change targets by moving the reticle over their new target, even if that target is not currently engaged in combat.
Has Anything Else Changed?
To properly support this feature, the following skills now do “area of effect” damage. This change ensures that these classes can attack properly even with Lock-on Mode turned off.
During attacks with combo skill and linked skill, the target will remain locked regardless of the Lock-on Mode setting, due to the quick bursts of these attacks when using these skills.
What Should I Play?
Ultimately, it’s up to you. Riders should select a mode of play that best suits them. We recommend that Action Mode fans try the mode with Lock-on Mode turned off as that provides a more active combat experience. By checking the box, Riders are free to return to the previous Action Mode style of play if they prefer it.
Mounted Combat
There's mounted combat as well, where one can fight while riding a familiar both in the air and on the ground. You get 2 weapons for mounted combat as the story progresses - a spear and a crossbow - as well as skills which can be used while mounted. Both weapons and skills can be used in the same manner whether on a ground or flying familiar.
For mounted combat your stats and class determine your dps. So priest would do little damage but would last longer be able to heal. An assassin would do lots of damage but would have to use potions or eat food to replenish health.
Energy Points
Mounts also use up energy while traveling or fighting. Never fear, since potions can be used to refill their energy in or out of combat.
However, once a mounts energy is all used up, they will be de-summoned. The mount will regain their energy slowly over time or you can use an energy potion to instantly re-energize them.
Health
Health is very important to all adventurers. When one is defeated in battle, they will be forced to resurrect with certain debuffs, which decrease movement as well as overall combat ability.
When playing ICARUS, there are two control method for targeting enemies: Standard Mode and Action Mode. Standard Mode is your classic MMO tab-targeting, while Action Mode places a reticle in the middle of the Rider’s screen which can be used to target enemies.
How Do I Select My Mode of Play?
When creating a character, Riders will have a choice as to which mode of play they’d like to use. We recommend that Priest and Mage characters use Standard Mode; we recommend Warrior, Guardian, and Assassin characters use Action Mode.
Action | Standard |
| Action mode is where you have a crosshair all the time and is suited for melee classes. Assassin, Berserker, and Guardian are melee classes. | Standard mode is more for ranged classes and where you have a mouse visible at all times Priest, Wizard, and Ranger are ranged classes. |
At any time, Riders can change their mode of play by hitting ESC or clicking the System gear icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then clicking the Settings button.
Riders can then go to the Game tab, then the Control Mode section. The choices are Standard or Action. If Riders choose Action, they can then select Lock-on Mode on or off.
Lock-on Mode - What Does it Do?
If a Rider selects Action Mode and checks the Lock-on Mode box, then they will be able to use the reticle to target enemies when they have no enemy selected. Riders will then need to hit the TAB key in order to change targets while targeting an enemy. Riders will essentially be “locked on” to their initial target.
If a Rider leaves the Lock-on Mode box unchecked, then they will be able to select their target with the reticle and can change targets by moving the reticle over their new target, even if that target is not currently engaged in combat.
Has Anything Else Changed?
To properly support this feature, the following skills now do “area of effect” damage. This change ensures that these classes can attack properly even with Lock-on Mode turned off.
- Basic Attack and Double Slash for Guardian
- Basic Attack and Flash Cut for Assassin
During attacks with combo skill and linked skill, the target will remain locked regardless of the Lock-on Mode setting, due to the quick bursts of these attacks when using these skills.
What Should I Play?
Ultimately, it’s up to you. Riders should select a mode of play that best suits them. We recommend that Action Mode fans try the mode with Lock-on Mode turned off as that provides a more active combat experience. By checking the box, Riders are free to return to the previous Action Mode style of play if they prefer it.
Mounted Combat
There's mounted combat as well, where one can fight while riding a familiar both in the air and on the ground. You get 2 weapons for mounted combat as the story progresses - a spear and a crossbow - as well as skills which can be used while mounted. Both weapons and skills can be used in the same manner whether on a ground or flying familiar.
For mounted combat your stats and class determine your dps. So priest would do little damage but would last longer be able to heal. An assassin would do lots of damage but would have to use potions or eat food to replenish health.
Energy Points
Mounts also use up energy while traveling or fighting. Never fear, since potions can be used to refill their energy in or out of combat.
However, once a mounts energy is all used up, they will be de-summoned. The mount will regain their energy slowly over time or you can use an energy potion to instantly re-energize them.
Health
Health is very important to all adventurers. When one is defeated in battle, they will be forced to resurrect with certain debuffs, which decrease movement as well as overall combat ability.
