Skill Types Entity

The skills_skill_type entity defines the classification system for skills, determining their execution behavior and capabilities.

Key Properties

• id: Type ID
• key: Type identifier string

Skill Type Constants

• SKILL.TYPE.BASE (1): Base skill with generic logic
• SKILL.TYPE.ATTACK (2): Damage-based attack skill
• SKILL.TYPE.EFFECT (3): Buff/debuff modifier skill
• SKILL.TYPE.PHYSICAL_ATTACK (4): Physics-enabled attack
• SKILL.TYPE.PHYSICAL_EFFECT (5): Physics-enabled effect

Type Differences

Base Skill (1)

Generic skill logic with validation, execution, range checking, and owner/target relationship management. Foundation for all skill types.

Attack Skill (2)

Damage-based skills with:

• Damage calculation using attack vs defense properties
• Dodge system with aim vs dodge properties
• Critical hits affected by aim/dodge ratio
• Configurable damage formulas

Effect Skill (3)

Modifier-based skills for buffs and debuffs:

• Applies modifiers to target
• Critical chance affects modifier potency
• Temporary or permanent effects

Physical Attack (4)

Projectile-based attack with:

• Physics collision detection
• Magnitude and object dimensions
• Collision validation
• Inherits all Attack features

Physical Effect (5)

Projectile-based effect with:

• Physics collision detection
• Area-of-effect capabilities
• Collision-triggered effects
• Inherits all Effect features

Type Selection Guide

• Use Base: Custom skill logic without combat
• Use Attack: Direct damage skills (melee, instant ranged)
• Use Effect: Buffs, debuffs, healing, status effects
• Use Physical Attack: Projectile attacks (arrows, fireballs)
• Use Physical Effect: Projectile effects (healing orbs, buff projectiles)

Database Relations

• skills_skill: Skills of this type

Implementation

Skill types are predefined system constants. When creating skills in the admin panel, select the appropriate type based on desired behavior.

Package

Implemented in @reldens/skills package with type-specific classes in lib/types/.