All Element Arena Abilities (2026)
The complete ability database for Element Arena — every Signature, Secondary, Ultimate and Passive with type, source element, damage and cooldown in one searchable reference.
Every element in Elemental Magic Arena by Anton ships with a kit of four abilities: a Signature move on Q, a Secondary ability on E, an Ultimate on R, and a Passive that's always on. Across 40+ elements, that's a huge roster of abilities — and knowing what each one does is the difference between mashing buttons and playing with intent. This page is the master ability database: one row per ability, with its type, source element, approximate damage and cooldown. Use it to scout opponents, plan your own combos, and pick the right element for your playstyle.
How to Read This Table
The ability database is organized so you can scan by element or by ability type. Here's what each column means:
- Ability — the in-game name of the move.
- Type — Signature (Q), Secondary (E), Ultimate (R) or Passive.
- Source Element — the element this ability belongs to.
- Damage — relative damage output (Low / Medium / High / Very High).
- Cooldown — how often you can cast it (Passives have no cooldown).
Complete Ability Database
Below is the full searchable ability list, grouped by element. Damage and cooldown values are approximate — they shift slightly with patches — but the relative power stays consistent.
| Ability | Type | Source Element | Damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Spike | Signature (Q) | Blood | Medium | 4s |
| Siphon | Secondary (E) | Blood | Medium | 8s |
| Blood Tornado | Ultimate (R) | Blood | Very High | 45s |
| Crimson Vein | Passive | Blood | — (heal) | None |
| Fireball | Signature (Q) | Fire | High | 3s |
| Flame Dash | Secondary (E) | Fire | Low | 7s |
| Inferno | Ultimate (R) | Fire | Very High | 50s |
| Combustion | Passive | Fire | Low (burn) | None |
| Tidal Slash | Signature (Q) | Water | Medium | 4s |
| Whirlpool | Ultimate (R) | Water | High | 48s |
| Volt Strike | Signature (Q) | Lightning | High | 3s |
| Thunderstorm | Ultimate (R) | Lightning | Very High | 55s |
| Frost Spear | Signature (Q) | Ice | Medium | 4s |
| Glacial Prison | Ultimate (R) | Ice | Medium (CC) | 52s |
| Boulder Toss | Signature (Q) | Earth | High | 5s |
| Gust | Signature (Q) | Wind | Low | 3s |
| Vine Lash | Signature (Q) | Nature | Medium | 4s |
| Toxic Cloud | Ultimate (R) | Poison | High (DoT) | 50s |
| Solar Beam | Signature (Q) | Solar | Very High | 6s |
| Void Rift | Ultimate (R) | Void | Very High | 55s |
| Shadow Step | Secondary (E) | Shadow | Low | 6s |
| Holy Smite | Signature (Q) | Light | High | 4s |
| Time Slow | Ultimate (R) | Time | Low (control) | 60s |
| Gravity Well | Secondary (E) | Gravity | Medium (CC) | 10s |
| Plasma Burst | Signature (Q) | Plasma | High | 4s |
| Crystal Wall | Secondary (E) | Crystal | — (defense) | 9s |
| Sonic Boom | Signature (Q) | Sound | Medium | 3s |
| Phoenix Rebirth | Ultimate (R) | Phoenix (fusion) | Very High | 60s |
| Eclipse Nova | Ultimate (R) | Eclipse (fusion) | Very High | 55s |
For deep dives on each category, jump to our dedicated guides: Signature moves, Ultimate abilities, and Passive abilities.
Understanding Ability Types
The four ability types serve different roles in a kit. Knowing how to value each one helps you read any element's playstyle at a glance.
| Type | Key | Role | Typical Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | Q | Primary damage / poke | 3–6s (short) |
| Secondary | E | Utility / combo piece / CC | 6–10s (medium) |
| Ultimate | R | Big payoff / fight-winner | 45–60s (long, charge-gated) |
| Passive | — | Always-on effect / stat | None |
How to Use the Ability Database
This database is a scouting tool. A few ways to put it to work:
- Scout opponents. See what element an enemy is playing? Look up their Signature and Ultimate here to know what's coming.
- Plan cooldown trades. Knowing enemy cooldowns lets you bait their Ultimate and punish while it's down.
- Compare elements before unlocking. Use the tier list alongside this table to choose your next main.
- Build combos. Match short-cooldown Signatures with high-impact Ultimates for the strongest rotation.
Damage and Cooldown Balancing
Anton balances abilities on a consistent principle: higher impact means longer cooldown. Signatures have low cooldowns because they're the moves you spam. Ultimates have long cooldowns (often charge-gated by dealing damage) because one well-timed Ultimate can decide a fight. Passives sit outside the cooldown economy entirely — they shape an element's identity passively, which is why a strong passive can quietly carry an entire kit. When evaluating any element, read the passive first; it tells you the element's core fantasy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many abilities does each element have?
Each element has four abilities: one Signature (Q), one Secondary (E), one Ultimate (R) and one Passive. The passive is always active with no keybind.
What do Q, E and R mean?
Q is the Signature move, E is the Secondary ability, and R is the Ultimate. Passives have no keybind — they're always on. See our Signature moves guide for examples.
Which ability type deals the most damage?
Ultimates (R) deal the highest burst damage but have the longest cooldowns. Signatures (Q) offer the best sustained damage-per-second thanks to short cooldowns.
How are cooldowns balanced?
Higher-impact abilities have longer cooldowns. Passives have no cooldown, Signatures are short, Secondaries are medium, and Ultimates are longest — often gated by a charge resource.
Do fusion elements get new abilities?
Yes. Fusions like Phoenix and Eclipse have their own unique kits, including signature Ultimates (Phoenix Rebirth, Eclipse Nova) not found on any base element.
Where can I see exact damage numbers?
This page lists approximate damage tiers (Low to Very High). In-game tooltips show exact numbers, which shift slightly each patch as Anton tunes balance.
What to do next
Now you've got the full ability map. Go deeper:
- Master the bread-and-butter moves in our Signature moves guide.
- Learn when to pop R in the Ultimate abilities guide.
- Discover which kits are carried by their Passive abilities.
Last updated: June 2026. Ability values reflect the current patch; we refresh this database after every balance update.