New Genesis: Photon Arts

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This is an overview of the Photon Arts in NGS. For a more in-depth look at each Photon Art, please visit the dedicated weapon type PA pages.

Swords

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
UINGSPhotonArtSpiralEdge.png Spiral Edge Power
PP
700
25
? Sword Photon Art.
Rise in a slashing, spiral ascent.
Charging increases the Photon Art's damage.
The more you charge this, the more vertical slashes are performed.
UINGSPhotonArtTwistZapper.png Twisting Zapper Power
PP
850
28
? Sword Photon Art.
Spin towards enemies with blade outstretched.
Charging increases the number of spins.
Does several horizontal slashes that hit targets around you. Allows for horizontal movement.
UINGSPhotonArtStreakCalibur.png Calibur Streak Power
PP
3200
35
? Sword Photon Art.
Unleash a chain of up to three powerful slashing attacks.
Increase the number of hits by charging each attack.
Activate the PA again right after the previous slash to chain the next slash. Charging the PA leaves a lingering field from where the slash is performed, doing additional damage over time.

Knuckles

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
UINGSPhotonArtSwiftRush.png Swift Rush Power
PP
750
23
? Knuckle Photon Art.
Instantly close in on an enemy and pummel them with a flurry of blows.
Rush forward, one-two punch, another one-two punch, then a multi-hit one-two punch before retreating. Between each of these punches you can interrupt the PA with other inputs.
UINGSPhotonArtThousandBlows.png Thousand Blows Power
PP
1100
32
? Knuckle Photon Art.
Pummel an enemy before you with countless blows before unleashing a powerful finisher.
The final strike is an uppercut with a delay before it. This delay allows you to move towards your target.
UINGSPhotonArtTriDrive.png Double Drive Power
PP
620
28
? Knuckles Photon Art.
Close in on an enemy and unleash a powerful 3-hit combo.

Assault Rifles

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
UINGSPhotonArtRagingShot.png Razing Shot Power
PP
160
22
? Assault Rifle Photon Art.
Fire shells that explode on impact with the enemy.
When charged, the shells spiral and penetrate targets.
Enemies that are hit with the piercing shot explode shortly after for additional damage.
UINGSPhotonArtHomingDart.png Homing Darts Power
PP
240
24
? Assault Rifle Photon Art.
Fire special bullets that track multiple enemies in your field of view.
Shoots several homing bullets that track several targets near you. Also allows for horizontal movement.
UINGSPhotonArtBlazeShot.png Blaze Shot Power
PP
260
20
? Assault Rifle Photon Art.
Avoid attacks while firing a high-speed volley at the enemy.
Press and hold for continuous fire, until your PP is depleted.
Allows you to glide while rapidly firing. Drains PP for as long as the button is held.

Twin Machine Guns

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
UINGSPhotonArtBulletRave.png Bullet Rave Power
PP
670
22
? Twin Machine Guns Photon Art.
Loose fire on the enemy before launching a powerful focused shot.
It is possible to input an action before the cluster shot fires to skip it. Can be charged.
UINGSPhotonArtAimlessRain.png Aimless Rain Power
PP
660
25
? Twin Machine Guns Photon Art.
Pelt the enemy with a hail of bullets as you spin round and round.
This PA has two parts, the first similar to PSO2's Hero TMG PA Final Storm, while the second is similar to PSO2's Gunner TMG PA Shift Period.
UINGSPhotonArtCloseBullet.png Point Blank Power
PP
330
20
? Twin Machine Guns Photon Art.
Quickly close in on enemies and hit them with a powerful blast.
Very similar to PSO2's Gunner TMG PA Satellite Aim. Can be charged.

Launchers

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
Fallenimpact.png Fallen Impact Power
PP
400
25
? Launcher Photon Art.
Drop down an explosive shell in front of you.
This PA is similar to PSO2's Assault Rifle PA Satellite Cannon, however the radius is much smaller and shoots multiple missiles down from the sky instead of a beam of light.
Feareraser.png Fear Eraser Power
PP
1600
35
? Launcher Photon Art.
Fires a high-powered photon laser. By pressing and holding down the PA button, it will continue to fire until PP is depleted. A follow-up attack will be added when used continuously for a certain amount of time.
This PA has three parts, the first similar to PSO2's Launcher PA Phtonic Laser, while the second occurs as you hold the PA button down longer, it is a slightly wider beam that does more damage. The third part does a final even larger blast when you run out of PP or release the PA button.
Multilaunch.png Multi-launch Power
PP
1010
30
? Launcher Photon Art.
Fires a continuous volley of explosive shells ending in a devastating blast. Can be fired while moving or stationary.
Has two parts, the first shoots a volley of missiles at the enemy, the second occurs at the end of the volley and does a bigger explosion at the enemy with slight AOE, it can hit parts of the enemy that are targeted even if they are not in your line of sight. Can be cancelled by pressing the dodge button twice, there is a delay before it cancels however so it is still risky to try to cancel it while being attacked.


Wand

Icon Name Stat Lv.1 Obtain List Description Notes
UINGSPhotonArtRapidSmash.png Swift Smash Power
PP
550
25
? Wand Photon Art.
Quickly close in on an enemy to deal a devastating blow.
Charging increases the potency.
Very similar to PSO2's Techer Wand PA Heavy Hammer, except this does not track vertically and only does a short lunge forward without a target.
UINGSPhotonArtWaveHit.png Wave Crash Power
PP
380
30
? Wand Photon Art.
Generate a shock wave that spreads over a wide area.
While the description suggests it hits the ground, this can be used in midair; the shockwave comes from the Wand itself.