The Paradox Class Mod

===== Intro =====

"Strange Aeons pass and even Lady Death may Love again. Fate abhors an Endless Paradox…"

The Paradox is perhaps nothing more than a conundrum. It clings to lives past and memories long lost. This undead creature has died many times… Only to be reborn, each time stronger than before. They were chosen to carry the Soul Reaver and were granted the power of a Wraith’s Blade. An Undead, Dual wielding, "Glass Cannon".

===== About this Mod =====

– Paradox class with unique abilities.
– 1 Returning combat mechanic: Reave Combat Status.
– 16 Class Trinkets: 5 Base, 6 CC, 3 CoM, 1 Collector, and 1 Thing.
– 2 skin palettes: 1 base skin and 1 alt skin.

===== Combat Skills =====

Calamity of Duality
Melee
– – O O | O O – –
Stepping back while swinging both blades to simultaneously healing Max HP and reducing Max HP.
(50% Max Armor Piercing)(Move back 1)(Heal Max HP %/ Debuff Max HP %)

Wrath of Noz’Goth
Ranged
– – – O | O+O+O –
Summon blood blades to erupt from under your enemies.
(Deals additional DMG on Hit) (+DMG vs. Low Hp)
(Note: Each Enemy Hit: Each target causes reduced Max HP per battle. This stacks!)

Wraith Soul-Spear
Melee
O O O – | O+O – –
Dash to the front line and impale enemies with the Wraith Blade’s Soul.
(Armor Piercing)(Move forward 3)(Distance based DMG)(Activates Riposte)

Reave Souls
Ranged
– – O O | O O O –
Siphon souls from enemies for a damage based heal and reave their combat status.
(Lifesteal)(Reave Combat Status)(+Crit at Low HP)

Fatal Attraction
Ranged
– O O O | O O O –
A special blood curse ritual. This debuffs target to absorb debuffs and take more damage/crits .
(Mesmerize)(+DMG Taken)

Spectral Phase
Utility
O O O O
Phase into the Spectral Realm for a small stress heal and to gain Stealth/Dodge.
(Self Stress Heal) (Stealth) (+Dodge)

Nox Rose
Heal
O+O+O+O
Grants a small heal and stress heal to party members then reaves all ally combat statuses.
(Heal – Others) (Stress Heal – Others) (Reave Combat Status)
(Note: Each Target Hit: Each target causes reduced Max HP per battle. This stacks!)

===== Unique Camping Skills =====

Immortal Symbiosis
Cost: 3
Duration: Quest/4 Battles
(+15 Max HP) (-15% DMG Taken) (Causes 50% HP damage)

Twin Flame’s Passion
Cost: 4
Duration: 4 Battles
(Self:-15% Stress)(Party:-15% Crits Received)(Others:-15% DMG Taken)

Undeath Insight
Cost: 5
Duration: 4 Battles/Quest
(15% Deathblow Res)(66% DMG Reflect @ Deathsdoor)(If Morality:+99% Resolve)

Strife Blessing
Cost: 6
Duration: 4 Battles
(69% Stress Healing) (69% Healing Received) (69% Buff Duration)

===== Mechanics =====

Passive: Crits grants flat Hp stacks per Battle. Deathdoor grants low Death Res and partial Damage Reflection.
Death Rec: Protection, +stress heal and +stress damage taken. Heartattack debuff: Heavy reduced Max Hp, increased dmg taken, increased healing.

Reave Combat Status: Steals ALL buffs, debuffs, and status effects caused by combat skills other than Stunlock Debuff, passive Riposte/Stealth.
By Default, this also excludes Item and Camp Buffs.
(Note: Careful not to use this on any class that has Skill specific buffs!)
(Warning: When it comes to other class mod buffs, you can break the game.)
(Note: Moves that reduce the user’s Max Hp do not activate Deathsdoor effects!)

===== Compatibility =====

This mod requires Crimson Court.

This mod does not require CoM.

===== Feedback, Bugs, & Updates =====

Would greatly appreciate constructive criticism and any pointers on how to make improvement.
Future updates will be made when I can, anything bug related can be posted in discussions.
(Note: This mod is not translated and only has an English localization. If anyone wants to translate, I would be happy to add it.)

===== Credits =====

A Special thanks to Kykun and Magna the Thicc for being supportive and helping playtest.

This Mod just wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for McTrance Fox/Addict Fox, I have learned so much.
I couldn’t thank you enough for inspiring me to try and create something…

Thanks to the rest of the DD modders who set the example and pushed me to create a better Mod.

Of course, for the Love of Soul Reaver/Blood Omen. Shout out to Crystal Dynamics!

Last but not least, thank you Red Hook Studios for such an amazing game!

===== Disclaimer =====

‘The Paradox Class’ is not an official Red Hook Studios product or product modification, and Red Hook Studios Inc.
is not responsible in any way for changes or damages that may result from using the mod.
Furthermore, “Darkest Dungeon” and the Darkest Dungeon logo are trademarks of Red Hook Studios Inc.
All content in the game is Copyright Red Hook Studios Inc. All rights reserved.