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Overview

Skia is an A-Rank Lakshana Esper in Neverness to Everness. He holds the title of Shadow Hound Operative and wields Shadow Manipulation as his weapon. Skia is affiliated with ETD-4, a squad within the Bureau of Anomaly Control. His birthday is January 19.

Skia is a wolf-man who favors non-violent problem resolution whenever possible. Despite his intimidating appearance, he prefers diplomacy and negotiation. He is often mistaken for the captain of ETD-4, though he actually serves as the squad's lieutenant. Skia carries a Zippo lighter that plays a central role in his ultimate ability.

Backstory

As a member of ETD-4, Skia works under Captain Baicang alongside Lacrimosa and Fadia. His shadow-based abilities make him the squad's stealth and pursuit specialist, capable of moving through shadows to flank enemies or track targets across long distances.

The misconception that Skia is the captain stems from his serious demeanor and commanding presence, which contrasts sharply with Baicang's laidback personality. Skia takes his responsibilities seriously and often serves as the practical voice of reason within the squad.

Combat Abilities

Skia's combat kit centers on the Fang Thrust mechanic, a pursuit-based shadow attack that spawns from his basic attacks and chases enemies across the battlefield. His Shadow Hound mode allows him to move through surfaces for repositioning and damage avoidance.

Ability	Name	Description
Basic Attack	Arresting Art	Performs up to 5 martial arts strikes. Each hit spawns shadow Fang Thrust attacks (max 3 per target) that pursue enemies independently.
Skill	Shadow Hound Chase	Deals 6 instances of Lakshana DMG and enters Shadow Hound Gnaw mode, allowing Skia to move underground and through walls while being immune to attacks.
Ultimate	The Pack	Throws a spinning Zippo lighter that spreads shadows across the area, dealing Lakshana DMG and applying shadow charges to enemies. Enhances Fang Thrust damage and control effects for the duration.
QTE	Arrest Warrant	Summons a shadow bite dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.
Passive	Shadow Hound	Hold the movement or dodge button to activate Shadow Hound mode independently, without needing to use the skill. Provides free-form underground/wall movement outside of combat.

Awakening

Node	Effect
A1	+60% Fang Thrust DMG, significantly boosting the damage of pursuit attacks.
A5	Fang Thrust hits add mass points and reduce target Movement Speed by 20%, adding crowd control.
A6	While in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode, Fang Thrust DMG is increased by an additional 20%.
Bonus 2	Each Fang Thrust hit reduces the target's Lakshana RES by 2%, stacking to shred enemy defenses.

Trivia

Skia's name comes from the Greek word for "shadow," directly referencing his shadow manipulation abilities.
His Zippo lighter ultimate is one of the most stylistically distinct ability animations in the game.
The ongoing confusion about Skia being the captain of ETD-4 is a recurring joke in character interactions and side quests.
Skia's preference for non-violent resolution makes him an unusual contrast among combat-focused Espers, adding depth to his characterization.
His Shadow Hound passive provides unique exploration utility, allowing players to move through terrain obstacles outside of combat.

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