Automaton

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Automaton

Automatons are customizable pets used by Puppetmasters.

A Puppetmaster controls their automaton with Activate, Deploy, Retrieve, Deactivate, and elemental Maneuvers. Automatons are customized through interchangeable heads, frames, and attachments.

Obtaining an Automaton

A player unlocks their first automaton by completing No Strings Attached, which also rewards an Animator.

The automaton's name is chosen during the unlock quest. See Automaton Names for the available name list.

Requirements

Requirement	Purpose
Puppetmaster	Required to use an automaton.
Animator	Required to command the automaton.
Activate	Calls forth the automaton.
Maneuvers	Enhance attachment behavior and influence automaton performance.

Heads and Frames

An automaton is made of two main parts: a head and a frame. The head influences behavior and spell use, while the frame determines the automaton's combat style, stats, and weapon skills.

Head / Frame	Role	Notes
Harlequin Head / Harlequin Frame	Balanced starter automaton	Initial automaton setup.
Valoredge Head / Valoredge Frame	Melee / defensive automaton	Focuses on close-range combat.
Sharpshot Head / Sharpshot Frame	Ranged automaton	Focuses on ranged attacks.
Stormwaker Head / Stormwaker Frame	Magic automaton	Uses magic and supports caster-style setups.
Soulsoother Head	Healing-focused magic head	Used with Stormwaker Frame.
Spiritreaver Head	Offensive magic head	Used with Stormwaker Frame.

See Puppetmaster: Upgrading Your Automaton for head and frame acquisition.

Attachments

Attachments modify automaton behavior and provide offensive, defensive, utility, or magic-related effects.

Attachments must be installed before they can be equipped.

Attachment System	Notes
Elemental slots	Each head and frame contributes elemental capacity.
Maneuvers	Elemental maneuvers strengthen or activate certain attachment effects.
Overload	Repeated maneuver use can cause Overload.

Pet Commands

Level	Command	Effect
1	Deploy	Orders the automaton to attack a target.
1	Deactivate	Dismisses the automaton.
10	Retrieve	Orders the automaton to return to the master.

Maneuvers

Level	Maneuver
1	Dark Maneuver
1	Earth Maneuver
1	Fire Maneuver
1	Ice Maneuver
1	Light Maneuver
1	Thunder Maneuver
1	Water Maneuver
1	Wind Maneuver

See Maneuvers for details.

Automaton Magic

Automatons learn spells automatically based on automaton magic skill and the equipped head/frame combination.

Head / Frame	Magic Behavior
Harlequin Head	Basic enfeebling and healing magic.
Stormwaker Head	General magic use.
Soulsoother Head	Healing and support magic.
Spiritreaver Head	Offensive and dark magic.

See Automaton Magic Skill for spell lists and skill-based learning.

Skill Ratings

Automaton Setup	Melee	Ranged	Magic
Harlequin Head / Harlequin Frame	B-	B-	B-
Valoredge Head / Valoredge Frame	A-	—	—
Sharpshot Head / Sharpshot Frame	C+	A-	—
Stormwaker Head / Stormwaker Frame	C+	—	A-
Soulsoother Head / Stormwaker Frame	C+	—	A+
Spiritreaver Head / Stormwaker Frame	C+	—	A+

Basic Notes

• Automaton level and stats update when the automaton is activated.
• Deactivating and reactivating after gaining a Puppetmaster level updates the automaton's level-based stats.
• Deactivate may reset the Activate recast timer if the automaton is at full HP.
• An Animator is required to issue commands and maneuvers.
• Up to three maneuvers may be active at once.
• Repeated maneuver use can cause Overload.

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