BDO Ninja — Sudden Decapitation changes

2025-04-24: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

[Buff] (Main, Succession) Changed the Attack Speed for 10 sec buff: +10% → +15%

2024-11-14: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

[Nerf] (Main, Succession) Waki & Nito stance attack 1 damage 2645% / 3206% / 3770% / 4330% x1 Waki & Nito stance attack 2 damage 2645% / 3206% / 3770% / 4330% x2 Waki & Nito stance attack 3 damage 2645% / 3206% / 3770% / 4330% x2 Jodan stance upward strike attack damage 1929% / 2338% / 2749% / 3157% x2 Jodan stance downward strike attack damage 1929% / 2338% / 2749% / 3157% x2 Damage -70.8% / 70.8% / 70.8% / 70.8% in PvP only → Waki & Nito stance attack 1 damage 3364% / 4078% / 4795% / 5508% x1 Waki & Nito stance attack 2 damage 3364% / 4078% / 4795% / 5508% x2 Waki & Nito stance attack 3 damage 3364% / 4078% / 4795% / 5508% x2 Jodan stance upward strike attack damage 2454% / 2974% / 3497% / 4016% x2 Jodan stance downward strike attack damage 2454% / 2974% / 3497% / 4016% x2 Damage -70.8% / 70.8% / 70.8% / 70.8% in PvP only

2023-11-15: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

[Nerf] (Common) Attack 1, 2 damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x3 Attack 3 damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x6 Upward strike attack damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x3 while in Jodan Stance Ninjutsu Release attack 2 damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x4 Damage -62.5%/62.5%/62.5%/62.6% in PvP only → Attack 1, 2 damage 1102/1336/1571/1804% x3 Attack 3 damage 1102/1336/1571/1804% x6 Upward strike attack damage 1102/1336/1571/1804% x3 while in Jodan Stance Ninjutsu Release attack 2 damage 1102/1336/1571/1804% x4 Damage -70.8%/70.8%/70.8%/70.8% in PvP only

2023-05-10: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

[QoL] (Main Weapon) Attack 1, 2 damage 717/869/1022/1173% x 3 Attack 3 damage 717/869/1022/1173% x 6 Upward strike attack damage 717/869/1022/1173% x 3 while in Transition Stance Downward strike attack damage 717/869/1022/1173% x 4 while in Transition Stance PvP Damage Reduction Rate 55/55/55.1/55.1% → Attack 1, 2 damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x 3 Attack 3 damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x 6 Upward strike attack damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x 3 while in Transition Stance Downward strike attack damage 860/1043/1226/1408% x 4 while in Transition Stance PvP Damage Reduction Rate 62.5/62.5/62.5/62.6%

2022-05-31: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

[Bugfix] Fixed the issue where Bound would be applied in PvP during cooldown.

2022-03-02: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

[Bugfix] Fixed the issue where the skill's sound effects wouldn't play for certain attack motions with your sura katana.

2021-12-22: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

[Buff] - 2 Hits, Transition Stance, Double Sword Stance 2 Bound on hits Floating on third sword hit(s) → - Attack 2, Transition Stance, Bound on 2nd attack hits while in Double Sword Stance (PvE only) - Floating on attack 3 hits while in Double Sword Stance (PvE only) - Bound/Floating effect applies to players as well after learning Core - Increased attack range - Attack Speed +10% for 10 sec - Forward Guard during skill

2020-09-23: 18 Sudden Decapitation changes

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 422% x3 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 717% x3
[Buff] 3rd Hit Damage 422% x6 → 3rd Hit Damage 717% x6
[Buff] Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 422% x3 → Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 717% x3
[Buff] Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 422% x4 → Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 717% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 511% x3 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 869% x3
[Buff] 3rd Hit Damage 511% x6 → 3rd Hit Damage 869% x6
[Buff] Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 511% x3 → Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 869% x3
[Buff] Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 511% x4 → Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 869% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 601% x3 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 1022% x3
[Buff] 3rd Hit Damage 601% x6 → 3rd Hit Damage 1022% x6
[Buff] Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 601% x3 → Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 1022% x3
[Buff] Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 601% x4 → Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 1022% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 690% x3 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 1173% x3
[Buff] 3rd Hit Damage 690% x6 → 3rd Hit Damage 1173% x6
[Buff] Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 690% x3 → Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 1173% x3
[Buff] Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 690% x4 → Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 1173% x4
[QoL] *However, the damage will be the same for Sudden Decapitation I–IV if used during cooldown.
[Buff] Sudden Decapitation - Increased the attack speed of the skill when used during Transition Stance.

2020-05-13: 4 Sudden Decapitation changes

Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 384% x3 3rd Hit Damage 384% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 384% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 384% x4 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 422% x3 3rd Hit Damage 422% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 422% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 422% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 465% x3 3rd Hit Damage 465% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 465% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 465% x4 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 511% x3 3rd Hit Damage 511% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 511% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 511% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 546% x3 3rd Hit Damage 546% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 546% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 546% x4 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 601% x3 3rd Hit Damage 601% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 601% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 601% x4
[Nerf] 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 627% x3 3rd Hit Damage 627% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 627% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 627% x4 → 1st, 2nd Hit Damage 690% x3 3rd Hit Damage 690% x6 Transition Stance Upward Strike Damage 690% x3 Transition Stance Downward Strike Damage 690% x4

2020-04-08: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

[QoL] Sudden Decapitation used in normal stance will trigger second and third hits faster than before.

2020-03-11: 2 Sudden Decapitation changes

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

[QoL] You can now go from Shortsword to Sura Katana mode by using Sudden Decapitation.
[QoL] You can now combo Drastic Measure after Vacuum Slash or the second hit of Sudden Decapitation.

2017-12-20: 1 Sudden Decapitation change

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

[QoL] Now you can attack instantly after Sudden Decapitation’s last attack when using the skill Drastic Measure.