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The sticks abilities are activated by hitting "drums." This includes two methods, contact and summoning. Contact playing requires the user to pick a type of Drum before hitting any object. The object will then act as the chosen Drum when hit, emitting sound and activating its effects. Summoning creates an ethereal Drum in close proximity to the user that may have different effects to the contact version.

The user builds power in the instrument by hitting Drums on time, with effectiveness corresponding to rhythmic complexity. Interruptions and off time Hits drastically reduce power. If power is built high enough, the user enters Flow State which if not interrupted, allows the user to Solo.

Drums

Snare: a standard attack that builds more power on consecutive Hits.

Closed hi-hat: weakest attack, builds increased power.

Open hi-hat: summons cymbals below and above a chosen location that rapidly close on the next closed hi-hat hit. Consecutive hits without closing increase the size of the cymbals.

Toms: increased knock back. Can be used to launch the user or target. Consecutive hits build knock back and release on the last hit. When summoned act as projectiles.

Floor Tom: most powerful when hitting environment. Cannot be summoned. Can be used like radar to learn information on surroundings instead of dealing damage.

Bass Drum: all attacks done without drum sticks. Causes reverberation on contact that can stun targets. Amplifies damage dealt by other Hits directly after or simultaneously.

Ride: Primarily summoned. A large cymbal that can be ridden, requires continued hits to maintain momentum. The bell is hit when used as a contact hit, which temporarily paralyzes parts of the body but requires extreme precision.

Crash: Strongest attack, damage is multiplied by built power. Causes extreme disorientation on contact. When summoned, radiates a blast around the user. Highest penalty if off time.

Specials

Time Change: teleports the user a short distance

Up Tempo: increases user's speed

Flow State: increases user's awareness. Only way to start a Solo but is cancelled upon interruption.

Solo: Every attack builds increasing power with every Hit and the user constantly gains increasing speed and durability.