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End game optimization problem is that for some people, some gears/enchants/MVP setups suit them better as it touches the specifics of their playing styles and build requirements (e.g. if you are wearing {{#item:300473}} instead of {{#item:4679}} you will want to wear {{#item:24339}} and {{#item:24340}}) and so we will not assume a narrow-minded stance on this issue and would tolerate a bit lesser or bigger DPS and whatnots as long as things works well (shout out to get the DPS envy immunity people!). | End game optimization problem is that for some people, some gears/enchants/MVP setups suit them better as it touches the specifics of their playing styles and build requirements (e.g. if you are wearing {{#item:300473}} instead of {{#item:4679}} you will want to wear {{#item:24339}} and {{#item:24340}}) and so we will not assume a narrow-minded stance on this issue and would tolerate a bit lesser or bigger DPS and whatnots as long as things works well (shout out to get the DPS envy immunity people!). | ||
[[File:Omnimon Hybrid.gif| | [[File:Omnimon Hybrid.gif|400px|thumb|left|What it feels like whenever I press that '''swap''' button]] | ||
= General Overview = | = General Overview = | ||
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**Otherwise double +10/+10 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears is not bad, however it will lock you into using {{#item:9193}}. There's also possibility of using one set of +10 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears and {{#item:27294}}(Experimental) and then the rest of the shadow gear will be a pair of Maximum Mammoth. | **Otherwise double +10/+10 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears is not bad, however it will lock you into using {{#item:9193}}. There's also possibility of using one set of +10 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears and {{#item:27294}}(Experimental) and then the rest of the shadow gear will be a pair of Maximum Mammoth. | ||
**With {{#item:4399}} use +10/+7 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears instead so the 50% def pierce won't trigger | **With {{#item:4399}} use +10/+7 Bow/Fatal/Sword Master Shadow Gears instead so the 50% def pierce won't trigger | ||
*Currently not-haves list: | *Currently not-haves list: {{#item:300377}},{{#item:27126}},{{#item:4408}},{{#item:300007}},{{#item:300021}},{{#item:300445}},{{#item:300280}} | ||
= Sophie's Industrious Alts Mass Production Recommendation (DK) = | = Sophie's Industrious Alts Mass Production Recommendation (DK) = | ||
=== Preparation Phase === | |||
Not going to be your typical leveling guide, because this approach will prioritize: | Not going to be your typical leveling guide, because this approach will prioritize: | ||
* Enable sharing non-core Equipment among characters of different classes Alts Mass Production (coming soon) as much as possible, while only core items for | * Enable sharing non-core Equipment among characters of different classes Alts Mass Production (coming soon) as much as possible, while only core items for HN will be highlighted on this guide. | ||
* Monotonous, but will be predictable. Important because this leveling is a not chill routine, but more like 30 minutes of triathlons | * Monotonous, but will be predictable. Important because this leveling is a not chill routine, but more like 30 minutes of triathlons | ||
* Not cost conscious, though time and stress speaking it is worth it if you plan to make more than, say, 10-15 characters of various jobs (just switch out the core item) each reaching lvl 250. I will explicitly say it here that basically you are investing in multiples of low level gears, which cumulatively in total may worth up to hundreds of millions zeny just to save time around 30 minutes to 2h per character creation and leveling up to lvl 250. Only do this when you're theoretically losing more potential value from that | * Not cost conscious, though time and stress speaking it is worth it if you plan to make more than, say, 10-15 characters of various jobs (just switch out the core item) each reaching lvl 250. I will explicitly say it here that basically you are investing in multiples of low level gears, which cumulatively in total may worth up to hundreds of millions zeny just to save time around 30 minutes to 2h per character creation and leveling up to lvl 250. Only do this when you're theoretically losing more potential value from that farming hours loss. | ||
Undergoing Assumptions: | Undergoing Assumptions: | ||
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* Is leveling up single character only per attempt (different methods might be needed for mass leveling multiple chars). And that you One Hit or Two Hit most if not all mobs listed on all maps on the Steps part. | * Is leveling up single character only per attempt (different methods might be needed for mass leveling multiple chars). And that you One Hit or Two Hit most if not all mobs listed on all maps on the Steps part. | ||
* You have done your research, mastered the basic (I leave it to your wisdom to decide which level range you want which non-core equipment will be worn and what equipment you will skip), and that you have invested and plan well for item progressions each level range, e.g.: | * You have done your research, mastered the basic (I leave it to your wisdom to decide which level range you want which non-core equipment will be worn and what equipment you will skip), and that you have invested and plan well for item progressions each level range, e.g.: | ||
** +9/+11 {{#item:400023}} combo with {{#item:490099}} or its derivatives ( | ** +9/+11 {{#item:400023}} combo with {{#item:490099}} or its derivatives ({{#item:490100}}/{{#item:490101}} but not really recommended unless you need HP/SP leech early and you don't need acd% nor fct this early) starting at level 1. | ||
** Temporal | ** [[Old_Glast_Heim#Temporal_Boots|Temporal Boots]] and [[Temporal_Manteaus|Temporal Manteaus ]]for level 100 and up. | ||
** Illusions | ** [[17.1_Illusion#Illusion_Equipment_and_OS_Weapons| Illusions Set]] starting at level 120/130 up to 150/160. | ||
** Convertible | ** [[Convertible_Wings|Convertible Wings]]/[[Horror_Toy_Factory#Equipment|Celine Set]]/[[Automatic_Equipments_and_Enchants_(17.2)|Automatic]]/[[Bio_5:_The_Bed_of_Honor_(Nightmare_Biolab)#Fallen_Warrior_Manteau|FWM]]/[[Bioresearch_Laboratory#Edda_Weapons|EDDA]] set starting at level 150/160/170. | ||
** Grey Wolf set starting at level 190. | ** [[18_Direction_of_Prayer#Gray_Wolf_Armor|Grey Wolf]] set starting at level 190. | ||
** MVP equips (e.g. PCC)/Good and Evil set starting at level 200/205. | ** [[Equipment_Crafting#Pirate_Mayne_-_Pirate_Captain's_Coat,_Moan_of_Corruption,_Crown_of_Beelzebub,_Fish_Head_Hat|MVP equips]] (e.g. +9[C] or +11[C] PCC is nice, don't over invest for leveling item)/[[Good_and_Evil_Headgears|Good and Evil]] set starting at level 200/205. | ||
** Varmundts pieces/Glacier set starting at level 230. | ** [[Varmundt_Equipment_Reform#Varmundt_Equipment_Reform|Varmundts]] pieces (e.g. +9[C] or +11[C] Death Rune Manteau is nice)/Glacier set starting at level 230. | ||
* Other methods out there might be more efficient and effective than mine, I just don't know it yet so be adaptable and don't treat this guide as if written in stone. Mine is expected to reach level 230-250 in around 30 min, and 250 in around to 1-2h depending on your performance and investment level. | * Other methods out there might be more efficient and effective than mine, I just don't know it yet so be adaptable and don't treat this guide as if written in stone. Mine is expected to reach level 230-250 in around 30 min when I do it myself, and roughly at worst you will be able to reach lvl 250 in around to 1-2h depending on your performance and investment level. | ||
Non-core Equipment and Secondary Skills (passives, buffs, debuffs) will not be specifically named on the phases below (this is not a newbie guide), you will just have to do the best with what you currently possess. Though result may vary if your non-core equipment are far too weaker compared to the original assumption. | Non-core Equipment and Secondary Skills (passives, buffs, debuffs) will not be specifically named on the phases below (this is not a newbie guide), you will just have to do the best with what you currently possess. Though result may vary if your non-core equipment are far too weaker compared to the original assumption. | ||
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{{#item:1117}} with 4x {{#item:27361}} | {{#item:1117}} with 4x {{#item:27361}} | ||
Estimated Time (Consumed On Battle Manual, re-gearing and resupplying time is not counted): 3-5 minutes | |||
Steps: | Steps: | ||
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4. Keep hitting either Orc Dungeon 2 mobs or the kill Novus outside Abyss Lake (is also Eden Quest) until Rebirth. | 4. Keep hitting either Orc Dungeon 2 mobs or the kill Novus outside Abyss Lake (is also Eden Quest) until Rebirth. | ||
5. Rebirth and kill mobs on Payon Dungeon until you change class into high | 5. Rebirth and kill mobs on Payon Dungeon until you change class into high swordman, then start to claim Eden Quests as you progress. | ||
6. Repeat Step 2, 3, and 4 and accumulate claimable Eden Quests but do not claim yet until job change to Job 3. | 6. Repeat Step 2, 3, and 4 and accumulate claimable Eden Quests but do not claim yet until job change to Job 3. | ||
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*Stating around level 99 I haven't found best solution yet but the likes of +8~+10 {{#item:26007}} will do for now because of the shadow/demon/undead bonus with 1x {{#item:27361}} and {{#item:300236 }} for the confusion immunity. | *Stating around level 99 I haven't found best solution yet but the likes of +8~+10 {{#item:26007}} will do for now because of the shadow/demon/undead bonus with 1x {{#item:27361}} and {{#item:300236 }} for the confusion immunity. | ||
*Stating around level 170, +11~+12 {{#item:630012}} or +11~+12 {{#item:600017}} are very strong. Don't buy it too expensively at +11 because it is dropped fairly easily by antiquity villa (tons of farmers). Also hammer exist to cheaply upgrade it to +11 and +12 (if you buy +10). | *Stating around level 170, +11~+12 {{#item:630012}} or +11~+12 {{#item:600017}} are very strong. Don't buy it too expensively at +11 because it is dropped fairly easily by antiquity villa (tons of farmers). Also hammer exist to cheaply upgrade it to +11 and +12 (if you buy +10). | ||
Estimated Time (Consumed On Battle Manual, re-gearing and resupplying time is not counted): 10-20 minutes or more | |||
Steps: | Steps: | ||
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3. Do and claim Illusion of Teddy Bear until you are strong enough for Illusion of Twins. | 3. Do and claim Illusion of Teddy Bear until you are strong enough for Illusion of Twins. | ||
4. Do and claim Illusion of Twins until lvl | 4. Do and claim Illusion of Twins until lvl 200. | ||
5 | 5. (optional, credit to Mango's guide [[Mango%27s_guide_to_leveling_and_farming_with_SA|Mango's guide to leveling and farming with SA]]) ) At lvl 180 do Thanatos Fragments quest from Daily Hunts NPC, buy 10 each of these {{#item:7436}}, {{#item:7437}}, {{#item:7438}} and {{#item:7439}} to instantly reach lvl 200. | ||
=== Phase 3: Job 4 lvl 200 to 250 and beyond=== | === Phase 3: Job 4 lvl 200 to 250 and beyond=== | ||
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Primary Skill: {{#skill:6001}} | Primary Skill: {{#skill:6001}} | ||
Core item: {{#item: | Core item: {{#item:19474}} with Adamantine and +9 {{#item:530025}} fully enchanted at level 230. Get one with 1st slot enchant Draconic Breath if you can. Other enchantments could be double elements and physical(ATK). | ||
Estimated Time (Consumed On Battle Manual, re-gearing and resupplying time is not counted): 15-30 minutes | |||
Steps: | Steps: | ||
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4. You are at maximum power at lvl 250 able to wield any equipment (e.g. your main character's best equipment). D1 or D2 runs would be great at this point provided you are in a good company. Otherwise solo is only recommended if you know what you are doing. | 4. You are at maximum power at lvl 250 able to wield any equipment (e.g. your main character's best equipment). D1 or D2 runs would be great at this point provided you are in a good company. Otherwise solo is only recommended if you know what you are doing. | ||
= Afterword= | |||
(20/Dec/2025) | |||
My first char and the one that makes me known as Sophie. So much memories and that years have passed already. Still enjoy playing DK but nowadays have less time to play. Maybe will go back maining this character again in the future. Until then, friends. | |||
[[File:dk100.png|200px|thumb|right|Sophie says bye for now.]] | |||
= Glossary= | = Glossary= | ||
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*Special Thanks to '''Tmisn''' for editing and proofreading. | *Special Thanks to '''Tmisn''' for editing and proofreading. | ||
*Special Thanks to artist '''Sparkle/TÄR''' for the commissioned art. | |||
*Discussions and demonstrations from Various Masters (ain't namedropping y'all but you know who you are) mostly but not limited to #archer, #swordsman, and #mage class channels of MuhRo Discord that have educated me on so many things regarding this class beyond general guides. | *Discussions and demonstrations from Various Masters (ain't namedropping y'all but you know who you are) mostly but not limited to #archer, #swordsman, and #mage class channels of MuhRo Discord that have educated me on so many things regarding this class beyond general guides. | ||
*Hurt Locker's Wind Hawk Guide character picture format was used for character picture formatting of this guide. | *Hurt Locker's Wind Hawk Guide character picture format was used for character picture formatting of this guide. | ||
*Goldie's EM Guide Endgame part table format was used for gears part formatting of this guide. | *Goldie's EM Guide Endgame part table format was used for gears part formatting of this guide. | ||