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.  

=== 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.  

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

* {{#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.  

| 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}}

| Accessory (Right) || {{#item:490133}} || [[Constellation_Tower#Faint_and_Nebula_Armors|Obtained through Constellation Tower]]. You should still use this even without the {{#item:450170}} combo. <br> {{#item:310721}} or {{#item:310726}}, {{#item:313043}}

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=== 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.  

* 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.  

| Shield || +9 to +12 [A] {{#item:460020}} <br> +10 to +12  [C] {{#item:460040}} || MB: {{#item:310860}}, {{#item:310856}}, or {{#item:310872}}. <br> Glacier: Your choice on the enchants for the Glacier Guard.

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

| Accessory (Right) || {{#item:490136}} <br> {{#item:490304}} || SSS: {{#item:310711}}{{#item:310711}}{{#item:313038}} <br> TRR: {{#item:311958}}{{#item:311998}} If you don't need the VCT Reduction from Stellar Spell Seal you can use a Temple Rune Ring instead.  

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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.