Black Coat

“	Xinth, the Black Coat. Envelop me in darkness that our foes cannot escape.	„
	~ Melinoë

Xinth, the Black Coat is a Nocturnal Arms that can be unlocked with 2 and 2 .

Book of Shadows entry

'From the shadows the Nocturnal Arms were born, but those shadows never dissipated; they congealed into one final form. We call them Arms for a reason; they are extensions of ourselves and our will. Xinth is simply that idea made manifest.'

Fighting style

A multi-faceted Nocturnal Arm that might be best described as wearing a suit of power armor, with a mixture of melee and ranged attacks as well as defenses; it also changes the appearance of Melinoë's sprint to look like she is propelling forward with a pair of hoverjets from the wings. The Attack is a moderate speed short-ranged punch, and the Ω Attack initially projects a force-field in front of you for blocking attacks during the charge, ending in a single powerful short-ranged blast. The Special fires a pair of unguided energy missiles, while the Ω Special emits a moderate-ranged forward targeting cone; up to 6 targeting locks will appear on a random spread of enemies within the cone (and Melinoe can spin in place to rotate the cone to find targets), once released a spread of guided energy missiles (1 per lock) with a longer range will fire on the targeted enemies. All of the missiles are able to be locked onto a single target for good concentrated damage. If no enemies are within range of the targeting cone it will revert back to a standard Special shot when released.

Two of its Aspects are worth elaborating in more detail as it will change the fighting tactics:

• The Aspect of Selene gives a new Hex, Sky Fall, which shoots a sequence of moon lasers down on random nearby enemies over time. The activation of this is near instantaneous and Melinoë can continue fighting while it is firing, allowing for a potentially very high damage output.
• The Aspect of Nyx allows Melinoë to charge her Sprint so that when she collides with an enemy she inflicts heavy damage and also buffs her Attack and Special for 5 seconds to have additional weaker split-off attacks fire from a struck enemy, potentially hitting other enemies.

Statistics

Move	Description	Damage	Notes
Attack	Press Attack > Attack for combo.	30 - 40	Can use Special simultaneously. Causes knockback on enemies.
Dash-Strike	Press Attack quickly after Dashing.	15x3	The damage calculation for Dash-Strike is based on Attack.
Ω Attack	Channel Attack using 1 up to 30, generate a lingering Shield in front, following by a Charged Blast.	25 up to 250	Shield blocks most frontal attacks, though some moves may be unblockable, as indicated by a text popup. Charged Blast can be performed by releasing the Attack button or dashing while the Shield is active. (Ω Attack will fire after the dashing animation is finished), regardless of the channeling amount. The size of Charged Blast remains constant regardless of channeling. However, its damage scales on the amount of consumed during channeling. Unlike other Ω Moves, any boon or upgrades that provide Power (e.g., Secret Crush, Slow Cooker, Ingenious Strike) do not dynamically scale with the variable damage of Ω Attack. Instead, they only add the base amount on top. For example, channeling 1 results in 25 damage + 7 Power, and channeling 30 results in 250 damage + 7 Power. Ω Attack requires a prior use of Attack or Dash-Strike before it can be channeled, introducing a buffer that may interfere with effects consumed during the initial action—such as Dionysus' Bottomless Drink.
Special	Press Special to fire 2 homing rockets.	30x2	Can use Attack simultaneously.
Ω Special	Channel Special using 5 up to 15 to lock onto a target within range, firing a series of long-range homing rockets.	30	Channeling longer increases the number of rockets from 1 up to 6. If the targeted enemy is slain before the missiles connect, the rockets will fly straight ahead and will not home in on nearby enemies.
Ω Sprint	Channel Sprint using 30 to deal damage in front and activate the Nightspawn ability.	150	Ω Sprint move is exclusive to the Aspect of Nyx. After activating the Nightspawn ability, sprinting will stop automatically.

Auto-Fire Statistics

Move	Combo	Combo (if is depleted)	Notes
Attack	Close-range: Attack > Attack > Ω Attack (Shield) (repeat) Close-range with Attack Speed at 45% or higher and using Special simultaneously: Attack > Ω Attack (repeat) Close-range with Attack Speed at 70% or higher: Attack > Ω Attack (repeat) Distant-range: Attack > Ω Attack (repeat)	Close-range: Attack > Attack > Ω Attack (Shield) (cancelled) (repeat) Close-range with Attack Speed at 45% or higher and using Special simultaneously: Attack > Ω Attack (cancelled) (repeat) Close-range with Attack Speed at 70% or higher: Attack > Ω Attack (cancelled) (repeat) Distant-range: Attack > Ω Attack (cancelled) (repeat)	While attacking, dash to perform a Dash-Strike and seamlessly continue the combo. At close range, perform two instances of Attack before briefly switching to the Ω Attack (limited to the Shield portion, which consumes 2 each.) This portion is fast and has a lingering effect, making it effective for closing in on enemies. Then, return to using Attack and repeat the sequence. If is depleted, continue attempting Ω Attack in this condition. The cycle shifts to Attack > Attack (repeat) combo, with a slightly slower attack rate compared to pressing the Attack button manually. Currently Bugged: When Attack Speed reaches or exceeds 45% while using Special simultaneously, or when Attack Speed exceeds 70% in general, the combo string becomes unstable and shifts to a simplified Attack > Ω Attack (repeat) combo. If there’s at least one enemy on the screen but not within close range, or if no enemies are present, perform the Attack > Ω Attack (repeat) combo. Even if is depleted, continue attempting Ω Attack in this condition, even if it fails.
Special	Normal: Ω Special > Ω Special (repeat) While using Attack simultaneously: Special > Special (repeat)	Special > Special (repeat)	Ω Special will not fire if no enemies are within its detection range. Even with depleted , you can still move and dash while using the Special > Special (repeat) combo, as movement and dashing do not interrupt the combo. Can perform Attack and Special simultaneously. This technique is executed by holding the Special button while repeatedly pressing the Attack button. The recovery animation of the Special move is completely canceled by the Attack animation, allowing Special to rapid-fire while seamlessly chaining the Attack > Attack (repeat) combo. Alternatively, hold both the Attack and Special buttons. To activate the close-range version of the Auto-Fire Attack, get near an enemy, press and hold Attack first, and then follow with Special, allowing Special to rapid-fire while chaining the Attack > Attack > Ω Attack (Shield) (repeat) combo.

Aspects

Icon	Description	Cost	Notes
	Aspect of Melinoë Your Attacks, Sprint, and move speed are faster. ▸ Bonus Speed: +0%/+5%/+10%/+15%/+20%/+35% “ Darkness spreads, both of its own volition and by the impetus of those sufficiently devoted. „	Rank I: 2 2 Rank II: 1 4 Rank III: 1 6 Rank IV: 1 8 Rank V: 1 15 Rank VI: Premium Service
	Aspect of Selene You start with Sky Fall, a hidden Hex that strikes multiple foes and applies Shine. ▸ Hex Ready After: 100/90/80/70/60/40 “ Which other strengths and mysteries does she in her bright chariot withhold? „	Rank I: 4 4 Rank II: 1 Rank III: 1 Rank IV: 2 Rank V: 3 Rank VI: Premium Service	Shine: Curse: Afflicted foes take +50% damage from Ω Moves. Lasts 8 Sec.
	Aspect of Nyx You have Ω Boost, which lets you produce Nightspawn after you activate it. ▸ Nightspawn Damage: 10%/20%/30%/40%/50%/70% “ Night is the cold and steady state of the world; a source of calm as well as fright. „	Rank I: 4 1 Rank II: 1 Rank III: 1 Rank IV: 2 Rank V: 3 Rank VI: Premium Service	Nightspawn: Your Attack and Special also split in 2 that deal reduced damage. Lasts for 5 Sec. The Attack and Special split-off from the Nightspawn ability generally do not target enemies directly in front of the player. Instead, they prioritize attacking other nearby foes. These split-off attacks do not benefit from Boons, but they are affected by specific upgrades such as Circe and Icarus, as well as the upgrades. Since these attacks are still classified as Attack/Special, they can trigger certain boons that are not directly tied to the move itself, such as Zeus's Static Shock and Hestia's Cardio Gain.

Hidden Aspect

Icon	Description	Cost	Notes
	Aspect of Shiva You have Purifying Grace, which absorbs Special blasts to grow Destructive. ▸ Max Destructive Ranks: 2/3/4/5/6/8 “ The supreme destroyer requires but four capable hands, yet perhaps has a hundred. „	Rank I: 2 4 Rank II: 2 Rank III: 2 Rank IV: 2 Rank V: 3 Rank VI: Premium Service	Purifying Grace Alternate Moveset: Attack hurtles foward, Specials fire fewer stronger shots. Destructive Your Attacks deal +25% damage per rank, destroying foes with 8%. Lasts 12 Sec.

Revealing the Hidden Aspect

Reveal the Aspect of Shiva by meeting the following requirements:

• Have any aspect of the Black Coat at level 5.
• Talk to Selene (with any weapon equipped) until she gives you the waking-phrase ("I see you bring bliss and destruction in your outstretched arms.").
• Activate the Silver Pool in The Crossroads and the Aspect will be revealed.
• Purchase the Aspect for 2 Void Lens and 4 Nightmare to unlock it.

Upgrades

Icon	Name	Description	Notes
	Melting Cross	Your Attack destroys 20% of any Armor (based on the total).	The Melting Cross upgrade does not apply to Dash-Strike.
	Rapid Frame	Your Attacks are 35% faster.
	Reaper Frame	Your Attacks have +10 Power and deal damage in a larger area.
	Siege Frame	Your Attacks deal +30% damage and reach farther ahead.
	World Collider	Your fully-charged Ω Attack has +100 Power.
	Exhaust Riser	Your Dash-Strike hits +3 times.
	Shimmering Rockets	Your Specials bounce toward up to 2 more foes.	The Shimmering Rockets upgrade does not affect the Special split-off from the Nightspawn ability of Aspect of Nyx. The ricocheting rockets from Shimmering Rockets do not trigger on-hit effects if the initial hit has already activated them (e.g., Poseidon's Splash), though they can still apply status curses and activate certain boons that are not directly tied to the move itself, such as Zeus's Static Shock and Hestia's Cardio Gain.
	Furious Rockets	Your Specials launch and fly 80% faster.
	Launcher Frame	Whenever your Attacks strike foes, your Special has 25% chance to fire automatically.	Dash-Strike also triggers the Launcher Frame upgrade. If you use Attack and Special simultaneously through Auto-Fire, the effect still applies, firing the additional 2 rockets alongside your Special. The Launcher Frame upgrade is affected by Hermes' Success Rate, increasing the chance to +33%/+40%/+50%/+60%.
	Counter Barrage	After blocking with your Ω Attack, your Special auto-fires 5 shots, reloading in 3 Sec..	If you have Chain-Lightning with Master Conductor, it can be "blocked" by your Ω Attack and will trigger the Counter Barrage effect.
	Sudden Salvo	Your Ω Special locks on faster and uses -20%.
	Ripper Rockets	Your Specials briefly gain +5 Power for up to 5 consecutive hits to the same foe.	The Ripper Rockets upgrade benefits the Aspect of Nyx under certain conditions. Since the Special split-off from the Nightspawn ability also counts as Special, all rockets can receive the ’s effect. However, Nightspawn will prioritize attacking other nearby enemies instead of homing in on the same target—unless positioned within the required range.

Trivia

• Similar to Exagryph, the last unlockable weapons of the first game, Xinth is a more mechanical and modern concept of a weapon than the rest, being similar to mecha suits and jetpacks.