Psypher
Details
Info: Biosuit focused on ranged combat
Uses Force attacks and is suitable for offensive missions.
Description: Psyphers are commanders of the battlefield, capable of materializing energy.
Once one dons a Psypher biosuit,
they harness and freely wield an unknown power known as the Force,
becoming the most formidable presence on the field.
Overview
Psyphers are magical ranged attackers who harness Force energy to obliterate enemies from a distance. Their kit includes taunts (on monsters), movement speed debuffs, and powerful AoE nukes. The class also features a unique defensive passive that can grant brief invincibility when hit, making them surprisingly durable for a caster .
Psypher is one of the few classes that performs well in all content types from the very beginning, making it an excellent choice for new players and veterans alike .
- Role: Ranged Magical Attacker / Crowd Control
- Weapon: Force Gauntlet
- Attack Type: Long Range / Force Attack (Magical)
- Special Mechanics: Taunt (PvE), Debuffs, Emergency Invincibility
- Difficulty: Low to Moderate
Skills & Mechanics
The Psypher’s kit revolves around controlling enemies with debuffs and taunts, then unleashing devastating Force explosions. Below are the core Active and Passive Skills based on in-game data .
Active Skills
| Skill Name | Type / FP Cost | Cooldown | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Spear | Active (Basic) | - | Throws a powerful spear made of Force energy at a single target. Core filler skill. Acquired via quest . |
| Force Fist | Active / Debuff | - | Drops a fist of Force energy on a target, dealing damage and reducing their Movement Speed. Excellent for kiting . |
| Anima’s Fragment | Active / Taunt | - | Summons an Anima fragment near the target, dealing damage. If the target is a normal monster, it provokes them into attacking you. Unique caster taunt for PvE control . |
| Unleashed Force | Self-Buff | - | Releases Force energy, increasing Force Critical Hit Rate and Force Critical Damage for a duration. Core DPS buff . |
| Force Cyclone | Active / AoE | - | Creates a storm of Force energy at a target location, dealing area-of-effect damage over time. Essential for farming and mob clearing . |
| Force Explosion | Active / Burst | - | Throws enhanced Force spears to deal massive damage to a single target. Core bossing and PvP burst skill . |
| Deadly Spear Finish | Finisher | - | Finishes an enemy in a “Finish Blow” state by throwing multiple Force spears. Grants a Rage buff and provides damage and status abnormality immunity during the animation . |
Buff & Utility Skills
| Skill Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Passive Buff | Increases Force Accuracy. Acquired from Skill Merchant . |
| Awakening | Passive Buff | Increases Skill Damage and reduces incoming Skill Damage. Acquired from Bellato Contribution Shop . |
Passive Skills
| Passive Name | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Armor | Conditional | When the suit is hit, it accumulates energy and converts it into defense. When hit, has a chance to become invincible for a short duration. Excellent survival tool for a caster . |
| Force Gauntlet Mastery | Always Active | Increases Force Attack permanently. Acquired from Skill Merchant . |
| Force Skill Support | Always Active | Accelerates Force energy, increasing the power of Force skills. Acquired from monsters or Adventure Coin Merchant . |
| Mind Supporter | Always Active | Expands mental energy, increasing maximum FP. Acquired from Guild Raid or Accretia Contribution Shop . |
| Mind Generator | Always Active | Activates mental energy to aid recovery, increasing FP recovery amount. Acquired from Cora Contribution Shop . |
Stat Priority
To maximize the Psypher’s potential, focus on the following stats in your skill tree and gear:
- Force Attack: Primary damage stat for all magical abilities.
- Force Critical Rate / Force Critical Damage: Scales directly with Unleashed Force buff.
- Skill Damage: Increases overall ability damage.
- FP Recovery / Max FP: Ensures you can sustain long skill rotations.
PvE & PvP Scores
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PvE (Farming) | 9/10 | Excellent AoE with Force Cyclone. |
| PvE (Bossing) | 8/10 | Strong single-target with Force Explosion. |
| PvP (Large Scale) | 8/10 | Zone control and AoE pressure. |
| PvP (Duel / Small) | 8/10 | Kiting potential with slows and good burst. |
| Beginner Friendliness | 5/5 | Highly recommended starter class. |
Skill Acquisition Sources
Psypher skills are obtained from various sources throughout the game :
| Skill | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Force Spear | Quest |
| Deadly Spear Finish | Quest |
| Force Fist | Level 12 |
| Anima’s Fragment | Level 24 |
| Unleashed Force | Monster drops, Guild Raid, Boss Monster drops |
| Force Cyclone | Monster drops, Guild Raid, Boss Monster drops |
| Force Explosion | Boss Monster drops |
| Concentration | Skill Merchant |
| Awakening | Bellato Contribution Shop |
| Emergency Armor | Accretia Contribution Shop |
| Force Gauntlet Mastery | Skill Merchant |
| Force Skill Support | Monster drops, Adventure Coin Merchant |
| Mind Supporter | Guild Raid, Accretia Contribution Shop, Boss Monster drops |
| Mind Generator | Cora Contribution Shop |
Recommended Builds
1. The “AoE Farmer” (PvE Solo Farming)
- Focus: Force Cyclone, Force Attack, Cooldown Reduction.
- Priority Skills: Max Force Cyclone first, then Unleashed Force.
- Playstyle: Group mobs -> Activate Unleashed Force -> Drop Force Cyclone -> Clean up with Force Spear.
- Tip: Use Anima’s Fragment to taunt elite mobs off you while you AoE down the pack.
2. The “Kiting Mage” (Small-Scale PvP / Duels)
- Focus: Force Fist, Movement Speed, Force Critical Damage.
- Priority Skills: Max Force Fist, Force Explosion, and Emergency Armor passive.
- Playstyle: Open with Force Fist to slow -> Maintain distance with Force Spear -> Burst with Force Explosion when they get close.
- Tip: The knockback from basic skills can interrupt enemy attacks; use it to cancel casters.
3. The “Siege Controller” (Large-Scale GvG)
- Focus: Force Cyclone, Awakening, Skill Damage.
- Priority Skills: Max Force Cyclone, Awakening, and Force Skill Support.
- Playstyle: Position behind your frontline tanks -> Drop Force Cyclone on enemy clusters -> Use Force Explosion to burst priority targets.
- Tip: Time your Emergency Armor passive; the invincibility proc can save you from enemy assassins.
Verdict
The Psypher is arguably one of the most well-rounded classes in RF Online Next. It excels in PvE farming due to its powerful AoE skills like Force Cyclone, performs admirably in PvP with its slows and burst damage, and is forgiving enough for beginners thanks to the Emergency Armor invincibility passive .
Whether you are a free-to-play player looking for an efficient farming class, or a veteran seeking a strong magical DPS for endgame content, the Psypher is a fantastic choice. It scales well with investment, is consistently ranked as “Tier 1” in community tier lists, and is officially recommended by the developers as a starter class .
If you enjoy the traditional “wizard” playstyle—staying at range, controlling crowds, and unleashing magical devastation—the Psypher is your suit.