Choi's Magic and Support Cardinal Guide: Difference between revisions

== Introduction ==

Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, as I learned and continue to learn Cardi!

Cardinal is one of the most popular support builds in the game, as it provides a plethora of supportive buffs and has strong heals. Additionally, due to {{#skill:5269}} scaling off the target's HP, Cardinal can work very effectively as a tank. However, as solo farming is the main activity people do and party play is limited, you will have difficulty gearing or leveling, so I don't recommend this as your first class unless you are playing with a group of friends or a guild.  

# Cast Time Reduction: Generally, your goal will be to reach instant cast or near instant cast in the end game, so you will want to make sure you have enough FCT Reduction and VCT Reduction. Due to the +17 int and dex provided by {{#skill:2041}} and the stats you can afford not indexing into damage, so I opt for VCT reduction through Stats rather than gear. This means you will want reduction by getting your ((Dex x 2) + INT) = 530. However, 100% VCT reduction through gear is just as viable, and you can opt for this route as well.  

# Tankiness: Overall, HP and resists, are super effective on Cardinal. Since {{#skill:5269}} scales off the target's HP, your healing will scale off your own HP if you cast it on yourself. Additionally, since you won't be sacrificing stats for damage, you can afford to invest in tank stats.  

# '''STA (72-110):''' Provides Physical Resistance.

# '''CRT (72-110):''' Provides H.Plus. Generally, I prioritize STA and WIS over CRT, but if you want very strong heals, feel free to max this.

=== Gear Progression ===

It may be tempting starting out to want to rush your end-game gear. However, I do not recommend doing this and instead recommend improving your gear gradually, so you can farm more effectively.  

==== Phase Two ====

Afterwards, if you were using the Goibne's Set, then you should focus on getting your shoes of choice, as you will need the FCT reduction before switching out other gear. If you were using Sprint Set then you can go for the {{#item: 19439}} and {{#item:20749}} combo and {{#item:18972}} before working on your shoes. <br>

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| Middle || {{#item:400002}} <br> {{#item:410091}} || [[Victorious Wing Ears|Victory Wing Ears can be enchanted]] <br> Cor Core Booster is a fine option if you don't have a card.  

| Lower || {{#item:19439}}|| [[Bioresearch_Laboratory#Vicious_Mind_Aura|Obtained from Bioresearch Laboratory]]. The {{#item:19439}} combos with the {{#item:20749}}.  

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| Weapon || +11 {{#item:16099}} || [[Einbech#Equipment|To Obtain the Rubber Hammer]]. [[Einbech#Einbech_Enchants|The Rubber Hammer can be enchanted as well.]]  

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| Garment || +10 {{#item:20749}} || [[Fallen_Warrior_Manteau|Obtained in Nightmare Biolabs]]. The {{#item:20749}} needs to be the slotted version

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| Accessory (Right) || {{#item:2864}} <br> {{#item:32248}}/{{#item:32249}} <br> {{#item:490120}} || LoC: [[Mora_Equipment#Master_of_Relics_(Arch_Bishop)|Obtained in Mora]] {{#item: 4803}}, {{#item: 4721}} <br> Safety: [[Einbech#Einbech_Enchants|Obtained in Einbech Dungeons.]] <br> Sprint: The Sprint Accessory combo can be continued to use if you are using {{#item:450182}}

* {{#item:19480}} and {{#item:400465}} will provide you VCT%, whereas {{#item:18972}} and {{#item:400537}} will not.

* VCT% enchants will be important on {{#item:16099}}, {{#item: 590049}}, and {{#item:1659}}

* {{#item:24749}} and {{#item:24750}} can be used instead of {{#item:24339}} and {{#item:24340}}

* Note that your shadow gear can also be enchanted with VCT% options.  

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| Middle || {{#item:410233}} || HP or ACD reduction enchants should be the main focus.  

| Weapon ||  +11 {{#item:16099}} <br> +11 {{#item: 590049}} <br> +10 to +12 {{#item:1659}} <br> +10 to +12 [A] {{#item: 590036}} || Rubber:  [[Einbech#Equipment|To Obtain the Rubber Hammer]]. [[Einbech#Einbech_Enchants|The Rubber Hammer can be enchanted as well.]] <br> Flush: [[Einbech#Flush_Weapons|Obtained through Einbech Exchanger.]] {{#item: 311394}} or {{#item: 311404}}. The Flush Rubber Hammer provides more healing effectiveness at the cost of some ACD reduction <br>LoR: Dropped by Magaleta in Bio 3. Should be paired with {{#item:19244}} <br>  Wicked: [[Clock_Tower_Unknown_Basement#Wicked_Weapons|Obtained through Clock Tower Unknown Basement]] {{#item:311020}}, {{#item: 311050}}.

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| Garment || +9 to +12 [A] {{#item:480231}} || [[Varmundt's_Biosphere#Varmundt_Equipment_Reform|Obtained in Biosphere.]] {{#item:310938}} or {{#item:310935}}, {{#item: 4723}} or {{#item: 4744}}

| Shoe ||  +11 to +13 [A] {{#item:470094}} <br> +11 [A] {{#item:470174}}  || Hero: [[Bioresearch_Laboratory#Great_Hero_/_Hero's-LT_Boots_Reform|Obtained in Bioresearch Labs]] {{#item:310912}}, {{#item:4812}}, {{#item:4744}} or {{#item:4714}} <br> Glade: [[Varmundt's_Biosphere#Varmundt_Equipment_Reform|Obtained in Biosphere.]] {{#item:310938}} or {{#item:310935}}, {{#item: 4723}} or {{#item: 4744}}

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==== Costume Stones and Pets ====

[[Pet_System|Cute Pets]]: {{#item:9140}}, {{#item:9120}}, and {{#item:9115}} are good choices.

=== Notes ===

Big shout out to Chyester for helping me test a few Cardinal builds.

=== Relevant Skills ===

* {{#skill:5273}}: Your main damaging abilities. Provides very strong damage to a target in a 9x9 AOE. This will be your highest DPS skill.  

* {{#skill:5279}}: A very powerful ground targeted ability with a 11x11 AOE. It does neutral damage which will be helpful against holy mobs. However, this skill has a 5s cooldown, so it should not be your main skill.  

* {{#skill:5284}}: Provides decent damage to a target in a 7x7 AOE. It does significantly less damage than Arbitrium, but this skill only has a shorter .3s cooldown.

=== Gear Progression ===

It may be tempting starting out to want to rush your end-game gear. However, I do not recommend doing this and instead recommend improving your gear gradually, so you can farm more effectively.  

| Armor || +7 to +11 {{#item:450144}} or +7 to +9 {{#item:450094}} ||

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| Shield || {{#item:460018}} ||  

* You can use Safe to Refine Tickets on {{#item:20732}}, {{#item:20733}}, {{#item:16030}}, and {{#item:480125}}

==== Phase Four ====

For Arbitrium, the Time Dimension Combo will be the biggest upgrade for the build, and you will be dropping Vesper Helm for the TD Crown. However, Depth 2 is a very difficult map, so you won't be able to farm there until Phase 5. That being said, feel free to Grade and upgrade your Vesper Helm or keep it at +9 or +12 or continue to use the Survival Circlet-LT until you can get to the TD Combo.  

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| Shield || +11 {{#item:460018}} or <br> +10 or +11 [C] {{#item:460040}} || ISG: {{#item:29001}} {{#item:29001}} <br> Glacier: Your choice on the enchants for the Glacier Guard.

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| Shoe || +12 [A] {{#item:470204}} ||

| Accessory (Left) || {{#item:490307}} || {{#item:311958}}{{#item:311998}} Second Slot Enchant is your choice. Best is {{#item:311943}} but it's a .05% chance.

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==== Phase Five ====

The Items from Alice Twisted Madness can provide S.Matk and Magic Damage with Element or provide a lot of VCT Reduction. You should get enchants according to the amount of VCT reduction you need for your build.  

| Weapon || +12 [A] {{#item:550130}} || For the Dimensions Weapon, use the enchant you prefer.  

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| Shoe || +12 [A] {{#item:470204}} ||

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=== Misc ===

[[Costume_Enchants_(Fashion_Points)#Enchant_Stones| Costume Stones]]: <br>

* Arch Bishop Combo: {{#item:1000857}}, {{#item:1000859}}, and {{#item:25709}}/{{#item:1000019}}

[[Pet_System|Cute Pets]]: {{#item:9134}} and Icewind Egg (9147) are good choices.

| Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield

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| Shoe || {{#item:4658}}, {{#item:300458}}, or {{#item:300188}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}}