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The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-24T20:41:15Z

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[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
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|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490483}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| Same Cards as Glacier || Same as Glacier configuration.
This Shield is just for 5-10% more ACD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge
* 18/03/2025 - Updated Endgame Gears

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T17:49:04Z

Titan: /* Shields Configurations */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| Same Cards as Glacier || Same as Glacier configuration.
This Shield is just for 5-10% more ACD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge
* 18/03/2025 - Updated Endgame Gears

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:52:42Z

Titan: /* Changelog link= */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || General/Casual use.
Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| Same Cards as Glacier || Same as Glacier configuration.
This Shield is just for 5-10% more ACD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge
* 18/03/2025 - Updated Endgame Gears

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:51:00Z

Titan: /* Shields Configurations */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || General/Casual use.
Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| Same Cards as Glacier || Same as Glacier configuration.
This Shield is just for 5-10% more ACD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
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The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:50:06Z

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[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || General/Casual use.
Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| Same as Glacier || Same as Glacier configuration.
This Shield is just for 5-10% more ACD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:48:05Z

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[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:300465}} || General/Casual use.
Highest Damage and HP.

Carefull about the Luk loss.

Check Prestige Stats.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| - || -
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:44:02Z

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[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

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Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
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|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}},
any of the other enchants.
|| {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| - || -
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:41:27Z

Titan: /* Shields Configurations */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Shield !! Enchants !! Cards || Where to use
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312094}} || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest General Defense and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}} || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Good General Defense, Best Damage

and ASPD.
|-
| +12[C] {{#item:460040}} || {{#item:312095}} || {{#item:4128}} || Max Damage/ASPD and GTB.
General Tower of Trials.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:460020}} || {{#item:310853}} to max ACD
or

{{#item:310875}} to max Tankiness
|| - || -
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Tower of Trials:
Generally good to survive more

elemental damage if not having

GTB Card.
|-
| +12 {{#item:2115}} || None || {{#item:4128}} || Zerocell Lux/Vita Map:
Needed to reach 100% Fire Resistance.

Tower of Trials:

Generally good in ToT.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28913}} || None || {{#item:4253}} || Zerocell Nox/Ark Map.
Highest Specialized CC Defense.

Nice ASPD.
|-
| +12 {{#item:28946}} || - || - || -
|-
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:16:24Z

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[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

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|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

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|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
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|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== SHIELDS ===

==== Shields Configurations ====

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:12:44Z

Titan: /* Garments */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| The most important enchant is {{#item:313012}},
followed by {{#item:312538}}.

Get the Life of Spring maxed as soon as you can,

then slowly progress to maxing the other ones.
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:09:39Z

Titan: /* Shoes Cards */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot. || {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:09:02Z

Titan: /* Shoes Cards */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

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Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

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|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

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|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

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|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
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|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
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|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 400.000 HP to 650.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T02:06:35Z

Titan: /* Garment Cards */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4174}}
{{#itemDesc:4174}}
|| A very old card that is still useful after 20+ years.
Do not underestimate the power of this card, it will allows you to survive the most difficult maps.

Must be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

At the moment this and the very next one are my go to cards.
|| {{#mob:21345}}
|-
| {{#item:4580}}
{{#itemDesc:4580}}
|| Almost the opposite of {{#item:4174}}.
Allows you to reach 100% specific elemental resistance and is key to survive and farm certain maps.

The basic effect is especially useful vs Matk dealers Monsters.

Like the Deviling, this too have to be used in the right conditions and with the right support from

{{#skill:2318}} and/or {{#item:4128}}.

The Holy weakness is also nullified by {{#skill:2322}}.
|| {{#mob:2255}}
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
| {{#item:300644}}
{{#itemDesc:300644}}
|| An hybrid card that gives both Damage and Neutral Resistance.
It's useful over Rgan Chief when you need that little more defense to survive, but you still want to do as much damage as possible.
|| {{#mob:22454}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T01:48:41Z

Titan: /* Armor Cards */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:4302}}
{{#itemDesc:4302}}
|| This Card will allow you to farm in the hardest maps,
where being able to tank high damage is essential.

Also makes {{#skill:5256}} a lot stronger.

Since the latest updates this is my new default card to use everywhere.
|| {{#mob:1583}}
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-03-18T01:38:52Z

Titan: /* Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}.
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || Get as much as possible Non-Critical Damage %

or

~50% Non-Critical Damage and some Melee Damage
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400976}}.

This is the new best in slot Weapon for Melee Imperial Guards.

Try to reform a usable one at first, at least 35% Non-Critical Damage.

Then slowly search for a better one to +15.
|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-26T18:31:21Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 210 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option four is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}}, the +12[A] {{#item:530045}} or the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

But the +12[A] {{#item:530014}} HAVE TO be paired with +11-12 {{#item:400201}} to give some {{#skill:5266}} damage.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530014}} || Aim for Melee% enchants || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 210 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You can choose this, the Holy Light or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.

Needs +11-12 {{#item:400201}}

to properly work for {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T19:06:43Z

Titan: /* Equips for 1x Challenge */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Holy Light one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.

Keep in mind what i said before about this weapon.

You have the option to choose this or the Furious one.

I very recommend to pick one, don't stick to the basic Glacier.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T18:58:36Z

Titan: /* Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || One of the following:
{{#item:19143}}

{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || One of the following:
+0-12 {{#item:2174}}

+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T18:57:09Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

{{#icon:2720}} Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

{{#icon:2720}} Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

The cheaper progression possible is: {{#item:530018}} → +9-11 {{#item:530025}} → +12[A] {{#item:530054}}.

But i do not really recommend this progression.

At least try to swap to +12[A] {{#item:530034}} fully enchanted at level 230 before the Time Dimensional Spear at 250. but i stll do not recommend this way too.

Follow the +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} progression and you will have a fun experience.

{{#icon:2720}} Last Very Important Note:

if you pick Furious or Holy Light weapon you DO NOT have to forge all the respective Headgears and Boots Set.

The Weapons alone are perfectly fine for leveling.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T18:45:28Z

Titan: /* Changelog link= */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge
* Added Weapon section for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T18:45:02Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

Before looking at the Weapon options i will share the progression i used for leveling my Imperial Guard:

* from level 100 to 150 → {{#item:530018}}
* from level 150 to 170 → +12 {{#item:32013}}
* from level 170 to 205 → +12 {{#item:32025}} with {{#item:29601}} and {{#item:4820}}
* from level 205 to 230 → +12[A] {{#item:530057}} with {{#item:313129}} and {{#item:313117}}
* from level 230 to 250 → +12[A] {{#item:530034}} with {{#item:311453}} and double {{#item:311276}}
* from level 250 to 275 → +15[A] {{#item:530054}} with {{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

This was my progression choice, but you don't have to do the same.

I suggest to choose one weapon from level 205-215 to 230 besides the basic +9-11 {{#item:530025}} from this list:
* +12[A] {{#item:530057}}
* +12[A] {{#item:530045}}

After level 200 there are basically 3 path you can follow:
* Option one is reaching level 205 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530057}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option two is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +12[A] {{#item:530045}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.
* Option three is reaching level 215 with a Royal Guard weapon, then use +9-11 {{#item:530025}} up to level 230. Then change to +12[A] {{#item:530034}}.

The +9-11 {{#item:530025}} is the worst because limits your EXP gears options by a lot and you need very good armors to keep oneshotting monsters at Biosphere A.

Imporant to note:

choosing +12[A] {{#item:530057}} or +12[A] {{#item:530045}} do not mean you are forced to get +12[A] {{#item:530034}} at 230.

You can keep going with Furious or Holy Light till level 250, both weapons can carry you there.

Other important note:

leveling a 1x Character is much different than leveling a standard server rate Character. Because you have to kill thousands of monsters and having a good Weapon matters a lot.

How much you want to invest is up to you. The more you invest in a Weapon the more EXP gears you can wear and still be able to defeat monsters at a reasonable pace.

But you can choose to follow the cheapest progression possible and still reach level 275, you will be just slower.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Weapons for the 1x Chanllenge leveling progression
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T18:14:49Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || None || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost a ton of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:630006}} || Have many different options,
most notably +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.
|| A reasonable Optional Weapon from level 120+.
Easy to farm and to refine using an alternate high level character.

The enchants are pretty strong,

like +15% damage vs Normal Class monsters.

The drawback: is a Two-Handed Spear.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || {{#item:29601}}
{{#item:4820}} or Any
|| Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || {{#item:313129}}
{{#item:313117}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || {{#item:311276}}
{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || {{#item:311388}}
{{#item:311399}}
|| A very nice Optional Weapon from level 215 to 230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || {{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311276}}
|| Cheapest and strongest Must Have Weapon from level 230 to 250.
But only if is fully enchanted.
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
{{#item:311931}}

or any Race/Element you like.
|| Best in slot weapon for the Melee Imperial Guard.

Must Have.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T13:00:48Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || ----- || Extremely Optional Weapon to cover the 150-170 level range.
Cost an insane amount of Zeny because is used to forge the EXP/Drop Headgear.

Since i dropped one from Mecha Spider i used this Weapon,

but i cant't really recommend.

Have a super niche use if you need that little extra damage

to oneshot monsters while wearing full EXP gears.
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || ----- || Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || ----- || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || ----- || Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || ----- || -----
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T12:56:13Z

Titan: /* Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || None || Your Must Have Weapon from level 100 to 170.
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || ----- || Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || ----- || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230.
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || ----- || Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || ----- || -----
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T12:53:06Z

Titan: /* Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

=== Equips for 1x Challenge ===

==== Must Have Weapons and Optional Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Weapon !! Enchantment and Cards !! Notes
|-
| {{#item:530018}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12 {{#item:32013}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +11-12 {{#item:32025}} || ----- || Best Must Have Weapon from level 170 to 205-215
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530057}} || ----- || A very nice Optional Weapon from level 205 to 215-230
|-
| +9-11 {{#item:530025}} || ----- || Best value/damage weapon if you wanna use a cheap build.
Must Have if you skip Furious or Holy Light weapons.

Level range 215-230.
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530045}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12[A] {{#item:530034}} || ----- || -----
|-
| +12-15[A] {{#item:530054}} || ----- || -----
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T11:32:01Z

Titan: /* Shoes */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== SHOES ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T11:31:51Z

Titan: /* Garments */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== GARMENTS ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== Shoes ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T11:31:35Z

Titan: /* Armors */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== ARMORS ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== Garments ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== Shoes ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T11:31:10Z

Titan: /* Shoes Cards */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== Armors ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== Garments ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== Shoes ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

==== Shoes Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge

The Imperial Guard Immortal Warrior Guide

2026-02-25T11:31:03Z

Titan: /* Shoes */

[[Category:Imperial Guard]]

== Introduction ==

== STATS AND TRAITS [[File:Status icon (1).png|link=]] ==
=== {{#icon:2720}} General Stats ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Stat Distribution
|-
! Stat !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| STR || Increase Attack & Weight Limit || 100-120
|-
| AGI || Increase Attack Speed (Aspd) & Flee || 30-50
|-
| VIT || Increase Max HP & HP Healing Effectiveness of HP Healing Items || 100-130
|-
| INT || Increase Max SP, SP Healing Effectiveness of SP Healing Items & Reduce Cast Speed - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|-
| DEX || Reduce Cast Speed, Increase Hit & Slight Increase Attack Speed || 80-90
|-
| LUK || Increase some Hit & Attack - Key stat for {{#skill:2318}} || 90-110
|}

=== {{#icon:2720}} General Traits ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |General Trait Distribution
|-
! Trait !! Effects !! Average Amount
|-
| POW || Increases Attack & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| STA || Increases RES || 72
|-
| WIS || Increases MRES || 0
|-
| SPL || Increases Magic Attack || 0
|-
| CON || Increases Hit, Flee & some P.Attack || 110
|-
| CRT || Increases Critical Damage || 0
|}

== SKILLS [[File:Skill icon (1).png|link=]] ==

Here is a general overview of the Key Skills of the Melee Build for Imperial Guard.
=== [[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Swordman Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:4}} || Very strong Swordman passive skill.
It will also increase the effectiveness of potions.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5}} || Just a basic Swordman leveling Skill.
It will also affect {{#skill:2317}} damage.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6}} || May be usefull to lure Normal Monsters.
Get it at level 9.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:7}} || This Skill is one of the strongest overall damage increaser.
Gives you a 10s buff that will increase your damage a lot.

When needed use it before your main damage skill.

You will always use it, even as Imperial Guard.

Must be level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Swordman2 icon (1).png|link=]] Swordman<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:8}} || Very nice Skill to prevent flinching when you get hit by a Physical Skill.
Have some niche uses, but generally you won't use this Skill much.

Get it at level 10 for the 10 MDEF it gives upon use.
|}

=== [[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Crusader - Paladin Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:248}} || This is just a basic Passive skill that increase your HP.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:249}} || One of the best tool in the Crusader's arsenal.
A straight 30% chance to avoid any physical attack by parrying it.

Is a bit odd to use because to reresh it you have to deactivate and reactivate it.

it's not a big issue because is just the skill design, but keep that in mind.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:255}} || Devotion usually have it's dedicated Build,
but i suggest to get this skill anyway because is still very usefull.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:257}} || Defender have it's niche uses, but i recommend taking this skill
because we have content in MuhRO where the walking speed is fixed

and so the only drawback of this skill gets mitigated.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:55}} || Just a basic Passive skill. Is needed for the very next one.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:258}} || Very good ASPD and HIT Buff. Take it always to level 10.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:63}} || This Skill is necessary to access the mount.
{{#mob:1369}}

{{#mob:1259}}

Mounted characters gain additional 25% walking speed and can carry 1000 more weight.

Mounted characters attack at half the normal speed, but this penalty can be offset by {{#skill:64}}.

While mounted, the size modifier of spear became 100% vs all sizes,

so you won't need {{#item:4137}} effects in your Equips.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:64}} || This skill in very important to proprly use the mount with any drawback.
Get it always to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Paladin2 icon (1).png|link=]] Crusader - Paladin<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:369}} || This skill only use is Self {{#skill:2052}} if you get {{#skill:476}} or get any bad Status.
Be aware it will remove all your Buffs too.
|}

=== [[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Royal Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2312}} || This is the best "gap closer" skill we have access to.
It's long cooldown make it very impractical, but still can be usefull.

Get it at least at Level 1.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2313}} || Standard HP% increase Skill.
Always check if it goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

This skill do not wear off upon relog you character.

Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2315}} || A good Atk Boost Skill. Get it to Level 3 and only use that level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2318}} || The first of the two Skills that will make you choose Imperal Guard as Prefession.
This is a "Built-in" {{#item:4128}}.

Well it's in some way much better!!

This is "Magic Dodge", which means {{#skill:5214}} do not affect this skill protection.

To be immune to Magic 100% of the time you will need at least:

INT+LUK = 277 at Base Level 275".
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2325}} || This is the other Bomb of the Crusader job family. This is the reason you wanna pick this job class.
This Skills basically says "You are Immortal".

Nothing can hurt you, no altered status, no Magic damage when used together with {{#skill:2318}}.

This skill let you operate in the most extreme environments, where other jobs falls, you stand.

This skill goes away when you reach 0 SP and it downtick from there.

Also constantly drain your HP and SP.

So keep {{#item:23203}} and {{#item:12460}} always up

and be ready to use

{{#item:1100004}}, {{#item:607}} or {{#item:608}}

after an offensive SP drain Skill.

Also, on top of all the Defensive perks, you get a huge Power Boost from this Skill.

Always get to Level 5.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2317}} || Your main offensive Skill as Melee Royal Guard.
Have also future utility since is autocasted by

{{#item:400530}}

and

{{#item:530054}}

upon using {{#skill:5266}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2323}} || A very good skill to reveal hidden Enemies and remove anything on the ground.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:2322}} || Armor Endow SKills are very rare, this is one of those.
Very essential in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Royal Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Royal Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5013}} || This is s super niche Skill. You can take this Skill if you like.
|}

=== [[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="3" colspawn="3" |Imperial Guard Key Skills
|-
! Class !! Key Skills !! Notes
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5259}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5258}} || Just a Passive prereq Skill that boost other skills effects.
Get it to Max Level.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5260}} || This Skill allow you to use your Offensive Physical Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5255}} || This Skill allow you to use your Defensive Skills.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5256}} || A very good Defensive Skill, both for you and the whole party.
As Melee offensive build we regen a lot of AP and we can keep up this Skill very easily.

You have to "Stance Swap" to use it.

Rotate {{#skill:5255}} → {{#skill:5256}} → {{#skill:5260}}
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5263}} || This Skill is just used to boost the damage of Imperial Cross.
Get it at least Level 1.

(The skill level do not affect the buff duration of efficiency)
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5266}} || This is your main and most powerfull DPS and Burst DMG skill.

It scales with the number of enemies around the target (maximum of 7 hits with 4+ mobs).

Mainly used as burst DMG skill, it will out-damage {{#skill:6504}} if 4+ mobs are around.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:6504}} || Your other main damage skill, generally weaker than {{#skill:5266}} but will be your main active skill.
The Frontier Combo:

{{#item:400976}} and {{#item:530072}}

allows you to autocast {{#skill:5266}} every time you use {{#skill:6504}}.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5257}} || Option Skill if you plan to full Hybrid on Devotion.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5261}} || A very good utility Skill, especially in high Endgame content.
|-
| '''<center>[[File:Imperial Guard icon (1).png|link=]] Imperial Guard<center/> ''' || {{#skillDesc:5265}} || Option Skill if you plan to Hybrid on Non-critical Physical Damage" for Long Range.
|}

== Example of Full Skill Tree ==

Im currently using this Skill Tree, but i change some utility Skill sometimes. Take it as reference for a general Skill setting.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Skill Tree
|
[[File:Skill Tree.png]]
|-
|}

== EQUIPS [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]] ==

In this section we will go over 3 stages of equips: Beginner, Midgame and Endgame. There will be a "True Endgame" separated section at the end.

The Beginner equips are the step after Eden Basic Gear. So it's your first real goal to achieve.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]] BUT WAIT !! [[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Before even checking the Beginner equips you have a much more important thing to do. Probably the single most important thing that will double your damage potential.

Recently Ragnarok added a new Modifier to Non-critical damage. This new modifier is called "Non-critical Physical Damage" and is the same for both Melee and Long Range.

This modifier is added in the damage calculation when a Skill or a Normal attack do not perform a Critical Hit, and also is taken into account with it's full % by Skills (not like Crit% that is just cut in half).

This is a huge Damage boost for us !!

But...for sure this will just be on Endgame items, right?......Right?

Well the good news is that you can farm a full Shadow Stones set ({{#icon:1002395}}) just by using your Newbye Eden Gears !! [[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]][[File:Lightbulb.gif]]

[[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]][[File:O_emote.gif]] Here is a Quick Guide to get your Stone Set as soon as possible:

First you need to gather "Fashion Points". You can do this slowly just by normally play the game, or you can speed up the process by doing one very specific Instance.

Talk to Warper → select Instances → select Wave Mode Forest/Sky → Talk to the Instance NPC and genrate Sky Mode and Enter.

Now go to the very upper end of the map and wait the mob to spawn. Kill all the mobs wave after wave (are very weak) and every 5 waves you get 1 Treasure Box plus one more every subsequent 5 waves till a max of 5 Boxes every 5 waves non-stop for 1 full hour [[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]][[File:Zeny_sign.gif]].

Treasure Bxoes have a chance to drop bulk {{#icon:1002395}} Shadow Stones and you will collect all those Stones.

Then go to {{#navi:main_office|62|278}} and talk to Designer Heidam to convert Bulk Stones into Fashion Points.

Then talk to the nearby Costume Enchant Shop to buy Stone Boxes and have a chance to get our powerfull new stones. You are looking for:

* {{#item:41090}} to get {{#item:1002396}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41094}} to get {{#item:1002397}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41098}} to get {{#item:1002398}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41102}} to get {{#item:1002399}} costing 50 Points each Box
* {{#item:41105}} to get {{#item:1002395}} costing 300 Points each Box (this is the hardest, but is really worth it)

This process may be a bit boring and you may find faster to just farm he zeny and buy some of the stones. Either path you choose you have to slowly do this taks.

This set is an MVP Card Level Damage Booster.

Lets now go back to the Gear Progression [[File:Equips icon (1).png|link=]]

=== Beginner Equip Build ===
==== Beginner Main Equips ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Main Equips
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Head Gear || +0-9 {{#item:19475}} enchanted with:
{{#item:29706}} to {{#item:29710}}

{{#item:29674}} or any other one

{{#item:4743}} or any other one
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Enchant with {{#item:25867}} 4th and 3rd slot.
Then use determined enchant for 2nd slot.

The important one is {{#item:29706}}, don't mind the other slots too much.
|-
| Mid Head Gear || {{#item:410094}} || Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Low Head Gear || {{#item:420076}} || No Card || Super cheap on the market or drop from nif_dun01 or nif_dun02
|-
| Armor || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:450350}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313080}}

{{#item:313076}}

{{#item:313072}}

|| {{#item:300646}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Weapon || +9-11 {{#item:530025}} enchanted with:
{{#item:311276}}

{{#item:311350}}

{{#item:311352}}

{{#item:311342}}
|| No Cards || You can +9 yourself a clean one or get one +9-11 from players.
Drops refined from:

{{#item:102563}}

{{#item:102565}}
|-
| Shield || +9-11 {{#item:460040}} enchanted with;
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || It drops already refined from:
{{#item:102566}}

{{#item:102567}}

{{#item:102568}}

Some enchants materials can be farmed at:

jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02, and many Episode 21 Maps

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Garment || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:480415}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313085}}

{{#item:313083}}

{{#item:313070}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Shoes || +11/12 [C]-[A] {{#item:470260}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300111}}
or any 10% HP Card

or

{{#item:300561}}

or any Race Card
|| Some enchants materials can be farmed at:
jor_dun01, jor_dun02, jor_ab01, jor_ab02

The basic armor can be found on market at +10/11 and drops for free from:

{{#item:102947}}

{{#item:102948}}

Refine have specific hammers:

{{#item:102881}}

{{#item:102882}}

{{#item:102883}}

Enchants materials drops from the same boxes that contains Armors.

Endgame players farm everyday hundreds of those MVPS, so just buy from market.

Price is always cheap, don't get scammed !!
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490056}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490057}} enchanted with:
{{#item:310232}} to {{#item:310236}}

{{#item:310247}} to {{#item:310251}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| Easy to farm in Thanatos Tower maps.
Do get crazy enchants, just stick with any good one.
|}

==== Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Beginner Shadow Equips and Stones
|-
! Equips Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || {{#item:24699}} || Don't bother with Shadow Weapon at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Shield || {{#item:24693}} || Don't bother with Shadow Shield at this time.
Focus on Full Penetration set.
|-
| Shadow Armor || {{#item:24694}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24663}}
|| Full Penetration is an essential part of your Shadow Gears.
Will stay with you till the Endgame.

I suggest using Armor/Shoes set because the lastest Skill Shadow Gears

you will looking for are in the accessory slots.
|-
| Shadow Shoes || {{#item:24695}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24664}}
|| -
|-
| Shadow Earring || {{#item:24696}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24681}}
|| Max Mammoth gears are not really a beginner set, but keep in mind you will need it.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || {{#item:24697}}
or

+9-10 {{#item:24682}}
|| -
|-
| Costume Upper || {{#item:1002396}} || As said before, this Shadow Stones are a must to have !!
Buy from other players or farm like i explained above.
|-
| Costume Middle || {{#item:1002397}} || -
|-
| Costume Lower || {{#item:1002398}} || -
|-
| Costume Garment || {{#item:1002399}}
and

{{#item:1002395}}
|| The {{#item:1002395}} can be hard to get, but worth it !!
|}

==== Beginner Equip Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Equip Window
|
[[File:Beginner Gaebolg A.png]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Gaebolg [Grade A] Set Demonstration
|-
! Garden of Time Dungeon !! Niffleheim Dungeon Floor 2
|-
| [[File:BeginnerGardenGif2.gif]] || [[File:BeginnerGardenGif3.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Intermediate Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Beginner to Intermediate is forging and upgrading your Headgear and Weapon combo.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase.

==== Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Main Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +12 [A] {{#item:400530}} with:
{{#item:314249}} to {{#item:314253}}

{{#item:314245}}

+ Any Stats Enchant
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The hardest piece of equipment to get at this part of your Imperial Guard journey.
The raw item itself need an high amount of Depth2 reputation to be forged and enchanted.

But you can always ask other players to help you making one upon giving materials.

Then the enchant part is very expensive, but worth every Zeny.

Aside from the raw power of the item, this headgear and weapon combo allows you to autocast

{{#skill:2317}} upon using {{#skill:5266}}

adding more DPS for free.
|-
| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:530054}} with:
{{#item:311864}} and {{#item:311931}}

or any other Race/Element combo you need
|| Here you have many options
based on the ma you are farming.

One of the general setup is:

{{#item:27361}}

and

{{#item:300455}}

with his combo card on shoes:

{{#item:300457}}
|| This weapon is the easier part of the combo to forge and upgrade.
Weapons are inside {{#item:41245}}

which are dropped by Depth2 monsters.

Usually are very cheap to but raw.

The you can easily upgrade those weapons by using

{{#item:102668}}.

To then enchant the Weapon you need a proper amount of Depth2 Reputation

or you can ask other players to help you enchanting upon giving materials.

Usually a +12 [Grade A] Weapon cost around 200m Zeny.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490508}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300467}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490507}} enchanted with:
{{#item:313108}}

{{#item:313104}}

{{#item:313100}}
|| {{#item:300367}}
or

{{#item:300076}}
|| A little upgrade over Thanatos Accessory.
Good for general use.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:410233}}
enchanted with:

Double HP% or Double Melee% or Double ACD%

or a mix of those.
|| Any P.Atk +7 card like:
{{#item:300636}}

or HP% card, like:

{{#item:300174}}
|| The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:420210}}
enchanted with:

{{#item:4744}} and Melee Physical Damage +7%
|| No cards || The very last Intermediate Upgrade.
|}

==== Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Intermediate Shadow Equips Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Notes
|-
| Shadow Earring || +9-10 {{#item:24681}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Pendant || +9-10 {{#item:24682}} || Provides a good damage boost and also give you an important Melee Utility:
Makes you immune to Knockback Effects.
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +9-10 {{#item:24792}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +9-10 {{#item:24793}} || A pretty nice Shadow Gears upgrade, more towards the Endgame.
You have to enchant with: {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}.
|}

==== Your First Pets ====

Pets are an important part of your damage boosting setup and utility setup.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Your Beloved Pets
|-
! Pet !! Effect !! Notes
|-
| {{#mob:3145}} || {{#itemDesc:9132}} || Your primary Pet.
Gives you one of the single strongest damage modifier:

Increases physical damage against Class: Boss
|-
| {{#mob:1159}} || {{#itemDesc:9111}} || This is an optional Utility Pet.
His effect +

{{#item:314665}}

and

{{#item:314661}}

Gives you a total pf 25 Perfect Hit.
|}

==== Your First Rune Tablet ====

Rune Tablets are very powerfull extra effects that adds Damage or Utility to your build.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Intermediate Rune Tablets
|-
! Tablet !! Runes !! Effect
|-
| {{#icon:1001283}} Rune Tablet: Demigod Set LV2 || {{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Phantom Kite
{{#icon:1001282}} Rune Piece of Grey Wolf
|| 2 Set Effect: Damage vs Boss Class +10%
|}

==== Intermediate Build Demonstration ====

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades - Gear Window
|
[[File:Intermediate Equips IG.png]]
|-
|}

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

Please don't mind my +15 Upgrade on the Headgear and it's {{#item:314254}} enchant, unfortunately i haven't a +12 version to showcase.

The damage of couse is higher, just keep this as general reference.

Just keep in mind your expected damage will be lower, but the farming maps possibilities are the same.

[[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]][[File:X.gif]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Intermediate Equips Upgrades Demonstration
|-
! Varmundt Depth Basic Dungeon !! Mysterious Ghost Ship Instance MVP
|-
| [[File:Intermediate D1.gif]] || [[File:Intermediate Captain.gif]]
|-
|}

=== Advanced - Endgame Equip Build Upgrades ===

Your main focus transitioning from Intermediate to Advanced - Endgame is forging and upgrading your Nebula Armor {{#icon:450169}} and Hall of Life {{#icon:480349}}{{#icon:490483}}{{#icon:490132}} combos.

You will also add more Shadow Gears in this phase too.

==== Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades
|-
! Equip Slot !! Equipment !! Cards || Notes
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450169}} with:
{{#item:310676}}

{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| {{#item:300646}} || This item express it's true power when you
assemble all the Hall of Life Combo.

But even alone is still a strong upgrade in the beginning.
|-
| Garment || +12 [A] {{#item:480349}} with:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| {{#item:300644}} || At first just reach this enchant configuration:
{{#item:313012}}

{{#item:312519}}

{{#item:312479}}

Then slowly upgrade the 3rd and 4th slots

Most of you damage will come from

{{#item:313012}}.
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:313028}}

{{#item:310721}}

{{#item:310721}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300467}}
|| Double {{#item:310721}} is the best setup
Double {{#item:310696}} gives little more

damage, but imho it's not worth it.

(More about this in the True Endgame section).
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490132}} with:
{{#item:312986}}

{{#item:312981}}
|| {{#item:300076}}
or

{{#item:300367}}
|| I suggest to use Determined Enchant or buy one with:
{{#item:312982}}

and upgrade it from there.
|-
| Shield || +11-12 [C] {{#item:460040}} with:
{{#item:312095}}

{{#item:312092}}

{{#item:312091}}
|| {{#item:300465}} || This is just a Grade update for your old
{{#item:460040}}
|-
| Shoes || +12 [A] {{#item:470303}} with:
{{#item:313096}}

{{#item:313094}}

{{#item:313090}}
|| {{#item:300457}}

with his combo card on weapons:

{{#item:300455}}
|| This is just an Item Reform update for your old
{{#item:470260}}
|}

==== Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades ====

Here i present you 3 Full Shadow Gears Set.

All the 3 sets give full "Full Defense Penetration" effects.

If you don't create all the parts at the same time you will have hybrid sets while still using {{#item:24663}} and {{#item:24664}}.

Anyway the first Shadow Gears you will make are: {{#item:24948}} and {{#item:24949}}.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades
|-
! Shadow Sets !! Equipments !! Notes
|-
| Double Skill Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270041}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270042}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| This Set usually have the higher Damage.
|-
| Hybrid Skill Master Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:24948}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:24949}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| A bit less Damage than the set above,
but more flexible items.
|-
| Master Sword Set || +10 {{#item:24792}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}
+10 {{#item:24793}} with {{#item:312189}} and {{#item:4744}}

+10 {{#item:1270007}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270008}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270005}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5

+10 {{#item:1270006}} with Melee/HP%/Any and POW5
|| Less Damage than the 2 sets above,
but very flexible for all Melee Classes,
|}

== ENDGAME (Beta) ==

=== My Currest Stat and Trait Build ===

This is the Stat and Trait Build i'm using at the moment.

With this setup is possible to reach {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity by using {{#item:50035}} and {{#item:50121}} without the need of {{#skill:34}}.

The ASPD have 3 levels:
* Full Self Buff + Consumables = 189
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs = 191
* Full Self Buff + Lunaphoma Family Buffs + {{#skill:29}} = 193

This Stas Build icludes the following buffs and consumables:
* {{#item:50121}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity
* {{#item:50113}}
* {{#item:50115}}
* {{#item:50111}}
* {{#item:50119}}
* {{#item:50117}}
* {{#item:50035}} - Minimum requirement for {{#skill:2318}} Magic Immunity (for the {{#item:12883}} effect)
* {{#item:50127}}
* {{#item:50125}}
* {{#item:50105}}
* {{#item:102803}}
* {{#item:102985}}
* {{#item:12886}}
* {{#skill:34}} from Healer NPC
* {{#skill:29}} from Healer NPC
* {{#icon:1000874}} Lunaphoma Family Buffs (in this case is for the ASPD Buff) - @go 60 → {{#navi:jor_mbase|217|172}})

{| class="wikitable"
|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid; padding:3px; " | Final Stat and Trait Build
|
[[File:Final Stat Build 1.png]]
|-
|}

=== WEAPONS ===

==== Weapons ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Weapons
|-
! Weapon !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530054}} || {{#item:311864}}
and

{{#item:311931}}
|| A very strong weapon that comboes with
{{#item:400530}}
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:530072}} || - || -|-
|}

==== Weapon Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Weapon Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300532}}
{{#itemDesc:300532}}
|| The best catch all Card for Maps filled with Boss Class Monsters with any Size. || {{#mob:22372}}
|-
| {{#item:4399}}
{{#itemDesc:4399}}
|| This card have a special role for Melee Imperial Guard. Since will free Shadow Gear slots.
Which means we can wear Maximum Mammoth Shadow Set and prevent Knockback effects.

In my opinion this card is a must have to play endgame content smoothly.

Also because our Gap Closer Skill {{#skill:2312}} have a super long 5s Cooldown,

hence for us is very important to hold, maintain and have control over our position.

You can combine it with all the other damage cards:

Boss Class Maps: {{#item:300532}} + {{#item:4399}}

Large Target: {{#item:300240}} + {{#item:4399}}

Medium Target: {{#item:300241}} + {{#item:4399}}

Catch all Normal Maps: {{#item:27361}} + {{#item:4399}}

High% Small Normal Maps: {{#item:300661}} + {{#item:4399}}

The Shadow Gears configuration will be the following:

+10 {{#item:24792}}

+10 {{#item:24793}}

+10 {{#item:24679}}

+10 {{#item:24680}}

+10 {{#item:24948}}

+7 {{#item:24949}}

The +10 with +7 configuration is necessary to maximize Thanatos power.

Generally speaking Thanatos beat every other general damage card after 600 Def.
|| {{#mob:1708}}
|-
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#itemDesc:27361}}
|| Overall good card for the majority of maps.
Relevant small size mobs are still rare.
|| {{#mob:20420}}
|-
| {{#item:300240}}
{{#itemDesc:300240}}
|| The best damage card vs Large Size monsters. || {{#mob:20935}}
|-
| {{#item:300241}}
{{#itemDesc:300241}}
|| The best damage card vs Medium Size monsters. || {{#mob:20937}}
|-
| {{#item:300659}}
{{#itemDesc:300659}}
|| General cheap catch all Card for Maps with Boss Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22476}}
|-
| {{#item:300661}}
{{#itemDesc:300661}}
|| Best catch all Card for Maps with Normal Class Monsters
and also Small/Mediam/Large
|| {{#mob:22480}}
|}

=== Armors ===

==== Armors ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Armors
|-
! Armor !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:450169}} || {{#item:310676}}
{{#item:310744}}

{{#item:4744}}
|| The strongest Armor at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The middle enchant {{#item:310744}} is always the best choice.

The {{#item:310729}} is very bad compared to the HP% one,

since the damage increase is very minimal overall.
|-
|}

==== Armor Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Armor Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300533}}
{{#itemDesc:300533}}
|| The best catch all Card for vs all type of monster.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:22373}}
|-
|}

=== Garments ===

==== Garments ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Garments
|-
! Garment !! Enchants !! Monster
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:480349}} || {{#item:313012}}
{{#item:312538}}

{{#item:312513}}
|| Notes
|-
|}

==== Garment Cards ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Garment Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300474}}
{{#itemDesc:300474}}
|| The best Garment card for overall Melee Damage vs all type of monster. We also don't suffer the Critical drawback.
Very nice bonus damage boost vs Boss Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:21980}}
|-
|}

=== Shoes ===

==== Shoes ====

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Arsenal of Shoes
|-
! Shoes !! Enchants !! Notes
|-
| +15[A] {{#item:470335}} || {{#item:313908}}
{{#item:313882}}

{{#item:313867}}
|| The strongest Shoes at the currest Episode.
Shines when equipped with the Hall of Life set fully enchanted.

The 3rd and 4th enchant is less relevant than

{{#item:313908}}.

You can also be lucky and the Would Crystal for 3rd and 4th
|-
|}

=== Shoes Cards ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Imperial Guard Ultimate Shoes Cards
|-
! Cards !! Notes !! Monster
|-
| {{#item:300667}}
{{#itemDesc:300667}}
|| The best HP% card for your Shoes slot
I always suggest to use HP% cards in the Shoes slot, there is not cards worth this job damage wise.

And since we will equip many other stuffs that will lower our HP%, this cards helps a lot.

Generally i suggest to never go lower than 300.000 HP.

The best setup is from 350.000 HP to 450.000 HP.
|| {{#mob:22495}}
|-
| {{#item:27150}}
{{#itemDesc:27150}}
|| The second best HP% card for your Shoes slot.
Huge damage boost vs both Boss Class Monsters and Normal Class Monsters.
|| {{#mob:3633}}
|-
|}

== The 1x Leveling Challenge Guide ==

=== Useful EXP Gears, Shadow Gears, Cards and Skills ===

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-expanded" style="width: 90%;text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Gears for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Upper Headgear || +0-12 {{#item:19157}}
or

+10-12 {{#item:19136}}
|| Sometimes is very hard to use this equipment slot for EXP gears.
The Upper Headgears usually gives a lot of damage or enable gears combos.

You can use this only if you have really high damage.

Get this only as last item and you may also just skip this entirely.
|-
| Middle Headgear || {{#item:19117}}
or

{{#item:19118}}
|| Best Middle Headgear for EXP.
The main reason is the FCT reduction when comboed with:

+12 {{#item:22101}}
|-
| Lower Headgear || {{#item:19143}}
{{#item:19146}}

{{#item:19147}}

{{#item:19148}}

{{#item:19149}}

{{#item:19150}}

{{#item:19151}}

{{#item:19152}}

{{#item:19153}}

{{#item:19154}}
|| Best Lower Headgear for EXP.
Can be enchanted with specific Race EXP bonuses:

{{#item:310994}}

{{#item:310995}}

{{#item:310996}}

{{#item:310997}}

{{#item:310998}}

{{#item:310999}}

{{#item:311000}}

{{#item:311001}}

{{#item:311002}}

{{#item:311003}}
|-
| Armor || +0-12 {{#item:15186}} || You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.
|-
| Shield || +0-12 {{#item:2174}}
+0-12 {{#item:2158}}

+0-12 {{#item:2159}}

+0-12 {{#item:2163}}

+0-12 {{#item:2164}}

+0-12 {{#item:2165}}

+0-12 {{#item:2167}}

+0-12 {{#item:2194}}

+0-12 {{#item:2195}}
|| You can leave this at +0,
but many cards need an upgrade bonus to work properly.

Usually just +10 to use {{#item:300465}} max potential.
|-
| Garment || +10-12 {{#item:20803}} || Any upgrade will work, but just go for +10 or +12.
Can also go all in for +14.
|-
|-
| Shoes || +0-12 {{#item:22101}} || Best EXP Shoes you can get.
Leave at +0 if you don't need the FCT bonus it gives by comboing with:

{{#item:19117}}

or

{{#item:19118}}
|-
|-
| Accessory 1 || {{#item:490374}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
| Accessory 2 || {{#item:490375}} || Best EXP Accessory. As enchantment go for:
"Experience gained from all race monsters +X%"

on the 3rd enchant.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Shadow Gears and Stone for Imperial Guard
|-
! Slot !! Shadow Gear !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shadow Weapon || +10 {{#item:24770}} || Best Shadow Weapon. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Shield || +10 {{#item:24683}} || Best Shadow Shield. You can enchant it if you need a bit more damage.
|-
| Shadow Stones Set || {{#item:25171}}
{{#item:25141}}

{{#item:25015}}

{{#item:1002404}}
|| A very good EXP enchant.
But take this as one of your last items if you need the ""Hit Physical Stone Set" for damage.

You can still use {{#item:1002395}} as dual stone while using the EXP set.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Cards
|-
! Slot !! Cards !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| Shoes || {{#item:4245}}
{{#item:4249}}

{{#item:4235}}

{{#item:4267}}

{{#item:4151}}

{{#item:4164}}

{{#item:4239}}

{{#item:4204}}

{{#item:4221}}

{{#item:4275}}
|| A big 10% EXP bonus with the downside of receiving 20% more damage.
A very solid card choice, if you can slot those cards i suggest to always use those.
|-
|- style="background-color:#87CEEB;"
| colspan="4" colspawn="4" |Useful EXP Skills
|-
! Skill !! Required Alt Char !! Bonus and Notes
|-
| {{#skill:307}} || You can use 2 Performers at the same time (Bard+Dancer)
or better use a Troubadour or a Trouvere alone.

By using the skill {{#skill:5352}}

you can use ensemble songs even with only one Performer.
|| This is a insane 60% EXP bonus.
Seems to be a different EXP mod separated from the Equip EXP bonuses.

If you can use an alt charancter don't skip this bonus.
|-
|}

== Changelog [[File:Changelog Icon (1).png|link=]] ==

* Added STATUS and TRAITS description
* Added KEY SKILLS description
* Added Beginner Build Guide
* Added Intermediate Main Equip upgrades tables, pets and rune tablets.
* Added Intermediate Build Demonstration
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Main Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Imperial Guard Advanced - Endgame Shadow Gears Upgrades Table
* Added Endgame Weapon Tables
* Added Endgame Armors Tables
* Added EXP items for the 1x EXP Challenge