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Pyrrhic Kleos
| Dagger weapon skill | |
| Skill Level: | N/A |
| Quest: | Unlocking a Myth (Dancer) |
| Description: | Delivers a fourfold attack that lowers target's evasion. Duration of effect varies with TP. Terpsichore: Aftermath effect varies with TP. |
| Equipment: | Aligned with soil equipment (Soil Gorget & Soil Belt). |
| Aligned with aqua equipment (Aqua Gorget & Aqua Belt). | |
| Aligned with snow equipment (Snow Gorget & Snow Belt). | |
Properties
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1.5
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1.5
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1.5
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Skillchain Properties
Disto
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Scission
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Used By
Alter Egos that use this Weapon Skill:
- None
Allies that use this Weapons Skill:
- None
Foes that use this Weapon Skill:
- None
Historical Background
Pyrrhic has multiple possible references, however the most likely is Pyrrhichios, an ancient dance performed by the Korybantes.
The Korybantes (Ancient Greek: Κορύβαντες) were the crested dancers who worshipped the Phrygian goddess Cybele with drumming and dancing. These male dancers in armor, kept time to a drum and the rhythmic stamping of their feet. Dance, according to Greek thought, was one of the civilizing activities, like wine-making or music. The dance in armor (the "Pyrrhic dance" or Pyrriche (Πυρρίχη)) was a male coming-of-age initiation ritual linked to a warrior victory celebration.
In a literal sense, 'Pyrrhic Kleos' would refer to glory (or fame) obtained at a great sacrificial price.
Source entry: Pyrrhic Kleos. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.