Overview
Song of Earth is one of the key Song buffs of the Sword Singer (Sword Muse after the 3rd class transfer), boosting the P.Def of every party member. As a defensive buff it stacks with the Dances of the Bladedancer (BD), which is exactly why the SWS + BD combo is the standard setup for an efficient party.
Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MP cost | 65 MP |
| Cast time | 2 seconds |
| Duration | 2 minutes |
| Effect | +30% P.Def |
| Range | All party members within 600 units |
| Cooldown | 10 seconds |
| Requirement | Sword equipped (needed for all Song skills) |
The skill is available from early levels and improves as you level up.
Usage
In PvE, Song of Earth sharply raises party survivability — the +30% P.Def cuts physical damage from mobs and eases the load on your healer. It's especially valuable when farming high-level zones and fighting Raid Bosses with heavy physical attacks. In PvP the buff keeps the whole party alive against physical DDs, archers and daggers. During castle sieges, Song of Earth is a must-have buff for staying on your feet.
Tips
Song of Earth only lasts 2 minutes — the SWS has to watch the timer closely and refresh the buff early. Combine it with Dance of Fire from a BD to balance defense and offense. Paired with Chant of Victory from an Overlord, the effects stack for maximum P.Def. Keep the SWS close to the party so everyone catches the buff.