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# Skills

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There are 6 main types of ability in skills system:

* **Deal Damage:** Capacity that causes direct damage to enemies in order to knock them down
* **Shield:** Creating a layer of armor, which allows hunters to fend off attack
* **CC:** Ability is used to suppress, affecting the opponent's attack ability
* **Buff:** Increasing attack power or defense of allies or that of yours
* **Debuff:** Applying skills on opponents to reduce their defense or attack ability