New Genesis: M.A.R.S.

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The M.A.R.S. (Multirole ARKS Reactive System) is an action system introduced to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis in the July 31st, 2024 update.

Overview

Unlockable following the completion of Chapter 1, the M.A.R.S. is a customizable combat system that is usable via its designated Sub-Palette button.

The M.A.R.S. is composed of four different Main Weapons, and three different Sub Weapons. Players can equip any combination of two Main Weapons and one Sub Weapon at a time, with each one having different properties, effects, and gameplay styles.

Similarly to Photon Blasts, the M.A.R.S. charges passively at a rate of 1% every 5.4 seconds: with nine minutes being required to fully charge the system. Players can activate the M.A.R.S. after it reaches 25% of its maximum charge or higher, and the system's charge will drain at a rate of 1% every 0.83 second: allowing for a maximum usage time of 2 minutes.

The M.A.R.S. system can be activated and deactivated at will multiple times at any point in the majority of quests. However, prematurely deactivating the M.A.R.S. before it has been used for at least 30 seconds will consume additional charge (up to 25% of the maximum gauge).

Note that becoming incapacitated will automatically deactivate the M.A.R.S.

Main Weapons

The M.A.R.S. Main Weapons all have a Normal Attack, a single Photon Art, and a Weapon Action. Each Main Weapon has its own playstyle and specialty that are the biggest influences in how you operate the system. There are a total of four Main Weapons, with two being equippable simultaneously (one weapon will fill the Main Weapon Palette, while the other will fill the Back Palette).

VA-1SRM Garm

Close-ranged M.A.R.S. Main Weapon. A relatively-straightforward weapon comparable to the Hunter class' Sword. It's Normal Attacks recover HP, while its Weapon Action can attack while blocking enemy attacks with Guard frames.

Icon	Name	Stat	Lv.1	Obtain List	Description	Notes
File:.png	Normal Attack	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Weapon Action	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Absolute Shutter	Power PP	? ?	Default

VA-2MRM Nidhoggr

Close-ranged M.A.R.S. Main Weapon. A weapon that specializes in inflicting enemies with "markers", short-duration debuffs that nearby players can take advantage of. Depending on the action and input, VA-2MRM Nidhoggr can alternate between inflicting markers to weaken enemies, and detonating markers to deal additional damage.

Icon	Name	Stat	Lv.1	Obtain List	Description	Notes
File:.png	Normal Attack	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Weapon Action	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Whirlwind	Power PP	? ?	Default

VA-3LRM Hydra

Long-ranged M.A.R.S. Main Weapon. A weapon that attacks from a distance with projectiles and lasers, and reaches its maximum potential when the player maintains a continuous barrage of attacks. Additionally, the impact of its Photon Art creates an affect-of-effect that can heal other players--although not the creator of the aura.

Icon	Name	Stat	Lv.1	Obtain List	Description	Notes
File:.png	Normal Attack	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Weapon Action	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Blessed Napalm	Power PP	? ?	Default

VA-4XRM Scylla

Hybrid-ranged M.A.R.S. Main Weapon. Specializes in attacks with high commitment and utilizing "star insignias", which are automatically gained as long as there are nearby enemies, but lost by performing Sidesteps and being hit by enemy attacks.

Icon	Name	Stat	Lv.1	Obtain List	Description	Notes
File:.png	Normal Attack	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Weapon Action	Power PP Recov.	? ?	Default
File:.png	Meteor Rider	Power PP	? ?	Default

Sub Weapons

While Main Weapons determine the combat and playstyle of the M.A.R.S., Sub Weapons provide passive effects to its user. There are a total of three Sub Weapons, with only one being equippable at a time.

SA-1HMP Fenrir

A M.A.R.S. Sub Weapon that specializes in mobility, increasing its user's movement speed. This Sub Weapon also allows its user to perform consecutive Step Dodges, and performs additional attacks when the player successfully dodges through enemy attacks.

SA-2HDP Fafnir

A M.A.R.S. Sub Weapon that specializes in defense, increasing its user's damage resistance when their HP falls below 70%. The Sub Weapon can also generate a field that decreases the damage taken by any player within its range, as well as perform counterattacks when enemy attacks are successfully parried.

SA-3HFP Lindworm

A M.A.R.S. Sub Weapon that specializes in offense, increasing PP recovery rates. Can additionally reduce damage from enemies, as well as perform additional attacks after 40 of your attacks.

Skill Tree

M.A.R.S.

VA-1SRM Garm
Garm Heat Charge	Garm Quick Assault	Garm Killing Prize	Garm Risky Style	Garm Beat Up
VA-2MRM Nidhoggr
Nidhoggr Weaken Marker	Nidhoggr Add Attack	Nidhoggr Delay Action	Nidhoggr Extended Time	Nidhoggr Weakness
VA-3LRM Hydra
Hydra Overcharge	Hydra Evade Counter	Hydra Tactical Reload	Hydra Forceful Attack	Hydra Extended Time
VA-4XRM Scylla
Scylla Star Link	Scylla High Maneuver	Scylla Invincible Mode	Scylla Add Attack	Scylla Annihilation
SA-1HMP Fenrir
Fenrir Support Action	Fenrir Double Sidestep	Fenrir Add Attack
SA-2HDP Fafnir
Fafnir Support Action	Fafnir Deband Field	Fafnir Add Attack
SA-3HFP Lindworm
Lindworm Support Action	Lindworm Jammer	Lindworm Add Attack
Common Skills
Quick Evade	Forward Thrust	Vertical Thrust	Potency Up	Critical Hit Rate Up
38px Critical Hit Potency Up	HP Up	HP Natural Recovery	PP Up	Offensive PP Recovery Up

Skills

Garm Heat Charge	Store up to two energy charges by hitting enemies with attacks a certain number of times. Boosts Potency and HP Recovered by Normal Attacks depending on the number of charges. When you use Garm Detonation, all of your energy charges are consumed and the attack is boosted depending on the number. Can only be used with VA-1SRM Garm.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
Potency Per Level	2.50%
HP Recovery Rate Per Level	1%

Nidhoggr Weaken Marker	Mark enemies by hitting them a certain number of times with attacks. Enemies can be marked up to 2 times, reducing the amount of damage you take from them depending on the number. Hitting a marked enemy with Nidhoggr Execution will cause an explosion, causing additional attacks of a Potency contingent upon the number of marks. Can only be used with VA-2MRM Nidhoggr.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
Damage Taken Rate (Stage 1)	???
Damage Taken Rate (Stage 2)	???

Hydra Overcharge	Builds up a gauge when you hit enemies a certain number of times. Once the gauge is full, a certain number of Normal Attacks will become powerful attacks, and for as long as the effect is active, the amount of PP that each weapon recovers naturally will be increased. Can only be used with VA-3LRM Hydra.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
PP Natural Recovery	???
Times Sustained	???

Scylla Star Link	When enemies remain within a certain range or if you hit them with attacks, up to 3 star insignia will appear. Using a Weapon Action attack in that state will consume the stars and make your explosive rounds more powerful depending on their number. Lose 1 star when enemies are out of range for a while, you are hit by an attack, or you Sidestep. Can only be used with VA-4XRM Scylla.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
-	-

Fenrir Support Action	Automatically produce periodic support attacks. These support attacks become more powerful after M.A.R.S. has been equipped for a while. In addition, your movement speed is increased. Can only be used with SA-1HMP Fenrir.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
Movement Speed Increase Rate	???
Support Attack Interval	???
Enhance Necessary Time	???

Fafnir Support Action	Automatically produce periodic support attacks. These support attacks become more powerful after M.A.R.S. has been equipped for a while. In addition, damage you take is reduced once your HP is under a certain level. Can only be used with SA-2HDP Fafnir.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
Damage Taken Rate	???
Support Attack Interval	???
Enhance Necessary Time	???

Lindworm Support Action	Automatically produce periodic support attacks. These support attacks become more powerful after M.A.R.S. has been equipped for a while. In addition, your natural PP recovery rate and PP recovery rate while attacking are increased. Can only be used with SA-3HFP Lindworm.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
Damage Taken Rate	???
Support Attack Interval	???
Enhance Necessary Time	???

Quick Evade	Jumping with back, left, or right held down while locked-on changes the jump to a maneuver that dodges attacks while moving rapidly.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
-	-

38px Critical Hit Potency Up	Boosts M.A.R.S. Critical Hit Potency.
Prerequisite -
Effect	Skill Level
	1
-	-