Charge Attack

Quick facts:

Charge Attack

Charge Attack

Type

Combat Mechanic

Activated By

Holding the Basic Attack Button

Found In

All Weapons

Effects

Heavy Damage, Stagger Buildup, Status Effects

Scales With

Stats, Relics, Mastery

A Charge Attack is a high-impact offensive action in 33 Immortals performed by holding down the Basic Attack button. Each Weapon has a unique Charge Attack with distinct effects, such as increased damage, applying Stagger Buildup, generating energy, or inflicting Status Effects. Charge Attacks are essential tools for disrupting enemies, breaking through defenses, and executing powerful combat combos.

Overview

While Basic Attacks are quick and consistent, Charge Attacks require a short wind-up and are often slower, but their power and utility make them critical in both solo and co-op play. Mastering Charge timing and placement is a key part of advanced combat strategy.

General Traits

• Triggered by holding the Basic Attack button
• Has a short charge-up duration before activation
• Delivers more damage than Basic Attacks
• Often applies Stagger Buildup or additional effects
• Can interact with Ability Meters or weapon-specific mechanics

Weapon Examples

Sword of Justice – Heavy Slash

• Consumes 10 Justice
• Applies strong Stagger Buildup
• Can be used at 0 Justice but with reduced effectiveness
• May trigger Gavel Bash under certain Mastery conditions

Daggers of Greed – Stun Slash

• Deals heavy melee damage
• Generates large amounts of Greed
• Applies stun and increases critical strike potential

Bow of Hope – Heavy Arrow

• Fires an empowered arrow that travels farther and deals more damage
• Applies stun buildup and lingers on impact
• Works well with arrow recall mechanics from Special Ability

Staff of Sloth – Double Orbs

• Launches two orbs with delayed impact
• Applies Slowed and builds Sloth
• Used to control enemies and zone choke points

Strategy

• Use Charge Attacks to begin or finish combos
• Pair with Co-op Powers to stagger enemies for coordinated burst windows
• Hold charge while kiting or dodging to prepare surprise impact
• Save for elites and bosses to maximize Stagger potential
• Choose Relics that reduce charge time or enhance Charge effects

Visual Indicators

• Player glows or channels energy while charging
• Weapon pulses to indicate full charge
• Enemy reaction is more pronounced on hit compared to basic attacks

Summary

Charge Attacks are the heavy strikes that shape the flow of battle in *33 Immortals*. Whether you’re knocking enemies down, building resource meters, or setting up team-wide bursts, charging your strike is a moment of power — and the prelude to divine judgment.