DNA System
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Overview
DNA is a game mechanic that allows you to passively enhance certain aspects of skills. Each individual DNA is designed to complement one particular skill.
- For Example: There is a DNA to increase the HP Recovery of the Templar spell Lesser Heal. Another available DNA is designed to lower it's MP Consumption. Yet another available DNA is designed to lower it's Casting Time.
Although some skills have multiple DNA designed to enhance their function, not every skill has a DNA available to enhance it. Additionally, there is currently no known DNA available for Advanced job skills.
Each character has 5 DNA slots that they can fill with DNA. You may view your currently slotted DNA in the Skill Window (Default UI Shortcut: K) under the DNA tab.
Levels of DNA
Each individual DNA has a number of levels associated with it. Higher levels of DNA bestow greater effects. The number of DNA levels available generally correspond to the number of levels available for the skill that that DNA is designed to enhance. In order to purchase a DNA of a particular level you must already own the corresponding skill of the same level.
Altering DNA
In order to alter any of your DNA you must visit a DNA Engineer NPC located in the major towns and some outposts.
DNA Engineers allow you to:
- Buy a DNA for a new slot.
- Upgrade an already slotted DNA to a higher level.
- Change an already slotted DNA to any other DNA.
- Remove any DNA you already have slotted.
In order to accomplish any of the above, right click the DNA Engineer to open the DNA System Window. All DNA available to your character will be listed on the left side. Now simply drag the new DNA you wish to have to a DNA slot on the right. If that slot is already occupied, the new DNA will take it's place. To remove an already slotted DNA, drag and release it away from any DNA slots.
Any time changes are made, a cost is associated with finalizing the DNA choices. This cost is based solely on the number of DNA slotted and is not affected by the levels of DNA slotted or the number of DNA changed in a particular transaction.
The cost for altering DNA is as follows:
| Number of DNA slotted | Cost |
| 1 slot filled | 100 Lant |
| 2 slots filled | 1,000 Lant |
| 3 slots filled | 10,000 Lant |
| 4 slots filled | 100,000 Lant |
| 5 slots filled | 1,000,000 Lant |
Removal of any already slotted DNA is free.
Hidden DNA
A quote on Hidden DNA from the REQUIEM website:
"Hidden Function of DNA System
A hidden DNA bonus will occasionally appear when all 5 of a character's DNA Slots are filled.
The addition of the bonus DNA makes a total of 6 possible DNA enhancements for each character."[1]
As of the end of REQUIEM Open Beta (June 12, 2008) the hidden DNA system was not yet implemented.
