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Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, as I learned and continue to learn AM! | Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, as I learned and continue to learn AM! | ||
<big><span style="color:#871b1b">Last updated: August 12th, 2025</span></big><br> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | ||
At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7.<br> | At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. You can get the {{#item:100130}} to upgrade your grace gear.<br> | ||
At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. <br> | At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. For all Illusion dungeon gear (except accessories), you can get refinement boxes like {{#item:100423}} from the monsters in the dungeons. <br> | ||
Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | ||
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{{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | {{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | ||
<big><span style="color:#871b1b">Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear</span></big><br> | |||
[[21_Age_of_Heroes#Equipment|Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear]] are both powerful gears that will provide an increase in damage from Phase 4 (especially Yorscalp). However, due to the high cost of resources, high reputation costs, and the difficult mvps/instances needed to create and enchant these gears, I do not currently recommend them as an intermediate step between Phases 4 and 5. Instead, I recommend that you go directly to Phase 5. | |||
=== Phase Five === | === Phase Five === | ||
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The Items from Alice Twisted Madness can provide S.Matk and Magic Damage with Element or provide a lot of VCT Reduction. You should get enchants according to the amount of VCT reduction you need for your build. | The Items from Alice Twisted Madness can provide S.Matk and Magic Damage with Element or provide a lot of VCT Reduction. You should get enchants according to the amount of VCT reduction you need for your build. | ||
The choice between the {{#item:400535}}/{{#item:640054}} combo vs. {{#item:550089}} will depend on you. The {{#item:640054}} has stronger DPS due to the reduction in cooldown reduction and will be significantly stronger if you consider its enchants. However, {{#item:550089}} allows better survivability since it allows the use of a shield, and it provides other stats you may need such as ACD, ASPD, etc. | |||
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! Type !! Item !! Notes | ! Type !! Item !! Notes | ||
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| Upper || +11 to +12 [A]{{#item:400111}} <br> +12 [A]{{#item:400535}} || <br> TD: {{#item:4714}}, {{#item:312700}} or {{#item:312718}} or {{#item:312709}}, {{#item:312759}} | | Upper || +11 to +12 [A]{{#item:400111}} <br> +12 [A]{{#item:400724}} <br> +12 [A]{{#item:400535}} || <br> Yorscalp: {{#item:4714}}, {{#item:313413}} or {{#item:313417}} or {{#item:313421}}, {{#item:313427}} <br> TD: {{#item:4714}}, {{#item:312700}} or {{#item:312718}} or {{#item:312709}}, {{#item:312759}} | ||
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| Middle || {{#item:410233}} || | | Middle || {{#item:410233}} || | ||
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# {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | # {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | ||
# {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | # {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | ||
After completing Phase 5 for gear, you can work on Special Master Shadow Gear if you decide to go that route for shadow gear. | |||
== Misc == | == Misc == | ||
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* Earring: {{#item:24665}} | * Earring: {{#item:24665}} | ||
* Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | * Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | ||
For Special Master Shadow Gear: | |||
* Armor: {{#item:24997}}/{{#item:24993}} | |||
* Weapon: {{#item:24792}} | |||
* Shield: {{#item:24793}} | |||
* Shoes: {{#item:24998}}/{{#item:24994}} | |||
* Earring: {{#item:24999}}/{{#item:24995}} | |||
* Pendant: {{#item:1270000}}/{{#item:24996}} | |||
=== Costume Stones and Pets === | === Costume Stones and Pets === | ||
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| Middle || {{#item:4598}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | | Middle || {{#item:4598}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | ||
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| Armor || {{#item:4392}}, {{#item:300376}}, or {{#item:300308}} || {{#item:4392}} Pairs with {{#item:300269}} | | Armor || {{#item:4392}}, {{#item:300529}}, {{#item:300376}}, or {{#item:300308}} || {{#item:300529}} Pairs with {{#item:300521}}.{{#item:4392}} Pairs with {{#item:300269}} | ||
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| Weapon || {{#item:27384}} or {{#item:300455}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300520}} and {{#item:300507}}, or {{#item:300455}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}}. {{#item:300520}} and {{#item:300507}} should be used with two handed staffs. | ||
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| Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | | Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | ||
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| Garment || {{#item:300269}}, {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300424}}, or {{#item:300372}} || | | Garment || {{#item:300269}}, {{#item:300521}}, {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300424}}, or {{#item:300372}} || | ||
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| Shoe || {{#item:4658}} or {{#item:300458}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Shoe || {{#item:4658}} or {{#item:300458}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | ||
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== Crimson Arrow Build == | == Crimson Arrow Build == | ||
{{#skill:5235}} Build is a very powerful build that provides both great damage and supportive abilities, and it thrives in party settings with multiple DPS. This build is especially useful for difficult bosses like {{#linkmob:20994}} and {{#linkmob:22174}}. With Comet and All Bloom, you can increase the overall output of your party's damage by a significant amount, especially if they are using fire element. Generally, most concepts from the SVS build will carry over in this build. However, here are some additional details to help you with the build: | {{#skill:5235}} Build is a very powerful build that provides both great damage and supportive abilities, and it thrives in party settings with multiple DPS. This build is especially useful for difficult bosses like {{#linkmob:20994}} and {{#linkmob:22174}}. With Comet and All Bloom, you can increase the overall output of your party's damage by a significant amount, especially if they are using fire element. However, I don't recommend this build for general farming due to Crimson Arrow's small AOE and its reliance on {{#item:640049}} limiting the use of shields. Generally, most concepts from the SVS build will carry over in this build. However, here are some additional details to help you with the build: | ||
While the SVS build relies heavily on its ground skills for DPS, the Crimson Arrow build does not. As such, the Crimson Arrow build does not incur a DPS loss from the damage loss on Climax 4 All Bloom and benefits from the Fire bonus. | While the SVS build relies heavily on its ground skills for DPS, the Crimson Arrow build does not. As such, the Crimson Arrow build does not incur a DPS loss from the damage loss on Climax 4 All Bloom and benefits from the Fire bonus. | ||