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# 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. | # 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. | # 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. | ||
# After Cast Delay Reduction: Many of a Cardinal's main supportive abilities have zero to low cooldowns but high after cast delay. For example, {{#skill:78}} has 0 cooldown but 3s After Cast Delay. As such, After Cast Delay Reduction is a stat that I index very highly into. Note: If you want to have Max Lex Aeterna spam, you will need 96% After Cast Delay Reduction | # After Cast Delay Reduction: Many of a Cardinal's main supportive abilities have zero to low cooldowns but high after cast delay. For example, {{#skill:78}} has 0 cooldown but 3s After Cast Delay. As such, After Cast Delay Reduction is a stat that I index very highly into. | ||
#* Note: If you want to have Max Lex Aeterna spam, you will need 96% After Cast Delay Reduction | |||
# Attack Speed: Attack Speed decreases the animation delay of your skills. Once you hit enough After Cast Delay Reduction, your skills will start being gated by your attack speed. As such, Attack Speed is a very useful stat for Cardinals | # Attack Speed: Attack Speed decreases the animation delay of your skills. Once you hit enough After Cast Delay Reduction, your skills will start being gated by your attack speed. As such, Attack Speed is a very useful stat for Cardinals | ||
# Healing Effectiveness and H.Plus: Boosts the strength of your heals. If you think you are already tanky enough and have enough ACD and ASPD, then healing effectiveness will help boost your support abilities. | # Healing Effectiveness and H.Plus: Boosts the strength of your heals. If you think you are already tanky enough and have enough ACD and ASPD, then healing effectiveness will help boost your support abilities. | ||
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For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | ||
At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. <br> | At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. You can get the {{#item:100130}} to upgrade your grace gear.<br> | ||
At Level 160, you will have access to [[Illusion_of_Luanda| Illusion of Luanda's Goibne Gear]] and [[Illusion_of_Twins| Illusion of Twins' Sprint Gear]]. Both sets are very useful and the full combos can provide a mix of tankiness, ACD reduction, and .7s FCT reduction. For FCT reduction, you can also use {{#item:1000857}} for .5s FCT reduction and {{#item:25170}} or {{#item:25067}} for .3s or .5s FCT reduction respectively.<br> | At Level 160, you will have access to [[Illusion_of_Luanda| Illusion of Luanda's Goibne Gear]] and [[Illusion_of_Twins| Illusion of Twins' Sprint Gear]]. Both sets are very useful and the full combos can provide a mix of tankiness, ACD reduction, and .7s FCT reduction. For FCT reduction, you can also use {{#item:1000857}} for .5s FCT reduction and {{#item:25170}} or {{#item:25067}} for .3s or .5s FCT reduction respectively. For all Illusion dungeon gear (except accessories), you can get refinement boxes like {{#item:100423}} from the monsters in the dungeons.<br> | ||
Of the two Illusion sets, I recommend the Illusion Sprint Set as the transition to Phase Two will be the smoothest. However, both are powerful, and you will also be using pieces of both sets. | Of the two Illusion sets, I recommend the Illusion Sprint Set as the transition to Phase Two will be the smoothest. However, both are powerful, and you will also be using pieces of both sets. | ||
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For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats. | ||
At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. As both of your damaging abilities only have a 1s Fixed Cast Time, the Grace Boots should be enough for now. <br> | At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. As both of your damaging abilities only have a 1s Fixed Cast Time, the Grace Boots should be enough for now. You can get the {{#item:100130}} to upgrade your grace gear. <br> | ||
At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. <br> | At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. For all Illusion dungeon gear (except accessories), you can get refinement boxes like {{#item:100423}} from the monsters in the dungeons.<br> | ||
Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | ||
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{{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | {{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | ||
<big><span style="color:#871b1b">Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear</span></big><br> | |||
[[21_Age_of_Heroes#Equipment|Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear]] are both powerful gears that will provide an increase in damage from Phase 4 (especially Yorscalp). However, due to the high cost of resources, high reputation costs, and the difficult mvps/instances needed to create and enchant these gears, I do not currently recommend them as an intermediate step between Phases 4 and 5. Instead, I recommend that you go directly to Phase 5. | |||
==== Phase Five ==== | ==== Phase Five ==== | ||
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# {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | # {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | ||
# {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | # {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | ||
After completing Phase 5 for gear, you can work on Special Master Shadow Gear if you decide to go that route for shadow gear. | |||
=== Misc === | === Misc === | ||
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* Earring: {{#item:24665}} | * Earring: {{#item:24665}} | ||
* Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | * Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | ||
For Special Master Shadow Gear: | |||
* Armor: {{#item:24997}} | |||
* Weapon: {{#item:24792}} | |||
* Shield: {{#item:24793}} | |||
* Shoes: {{#item:24998}} | |||
* Earring: {{#item:24999}} | |||
* Pendant: {{#item:1270000}} | |||
==== Costume Stones and Pets ==== | ==== Costume Stones and Pets ==== | ||
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| Middle || {{#item:300252}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | | Middle || {{#item:300252}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | ||
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| Armor || {{#item:300376}}, {{#item:300308}}, or {{#item:4409}} || | | Armor || {{#item:300376}}, {{#item:300529}}, {{#item:300308}}, or {{#item:4409}} || {{#item:300529}} Pairs with {{#item:300521}}. | ||
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| Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300455}}, or {{#item:4394}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300455}}, or {{#item:4394}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | ||
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| Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | | Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | ||
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| Garment || {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300424}}, {{#item:300122}}, or {{#item:300272}} || {{#item:300272}} pairs with {{#item:4394}} | | Garment || {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300521}}, {{#item:300424}}, {{#item:300122}}, or {{#item:300272}} || {{#item:300272}} pairs with {{#item:4394}} | ||
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| Shoe || {{#item:4658}}, {{#item:300458}}, or {{#item:300188}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Shoe || {{#item:4658}}, {{#item:300458}}, or {{#item:300188}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | ||