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'''{{#skill:5210}}''' - AOE ranged skill that inflicts big damage and greatly buffs {{#skill:6001}}, and {{#skill:2008}} + {{#skill:5004}}
'''{{#skill:5210}}''' - AOE ranged skill that inflicts big damage and greatly buffs {{#skill:6001}}, and {{#skill:2008}} + {{#skill:5004}}


= Runes =
= Leveling =
Runes are consumables that buff your character. It is highly recommended to farm for them, especially the staples, as they essentially double the damage that you can do.
Here is a step-by-step leveling guide, do note that this is not the only way to progress levels early game. Feel free to use this as reference to leveling your first Dragon Knight.
 
 
Here is the full, unedited VOD for the text leveling guide.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF7KcOLxWyM&feature=youtu.be
 
=== Level 1-200 ===
 
# Complete the tutorial up until you get {{#item:7803}}, this will allow you to get up to 2x the EXP gain for both Base and Job levels; HOWEVER, you can only use it during levels 1-40. We will use this later to entirely skip the Rebirth process and speed up the rest of the leveling process.
# Job change into Swordsman via the Job Master in Main Office (@go office_. Remember to allocate your stats mainly onto STR and DEX first and equip the {{#item:20307}}to get +1000HP, 20 HIT and +200SP
# Proceed to Warper then go to Prontera Culvert (Dungeons > Culvert), kill the mobs there until you reach level 10 to be able to join the Eden Group at @go Eden. If you find the mobs inside the dungeon hard, exit to the portal and hit the mobs there instead.
# Level up your {{#skill:7}}, as this will be our main skill to level early.
# Proceed to Eden Paradise (type @go Eden). Then talk to the Purple Haired NPC named Lime Evenor. This will allow you have access to Eden Quests, Eden Starter Gear, and the Eden Vending Machine that we will use all throughout our time in the game.
# Move to the upper right portal then go to the portal with "Paradise Equipment". This equipment will suffice for leveling from 1-200, or even up to 240+ if you're dedicated enough.
# Talk to the hatted, blonde haired npc named Lucy to get{{#item:24687}}+ other Paradise Shadow Gear, a secondary set of gear that gives additional stats outside of the usual gear.
# Talk to the brown haired npc named Lothaire to get your starter gear, {{#item:500032}}and the Paradise Physical Armor Set, {{#item:400137}}, etc.
# Proceed to level to Base Lvl 45 in Sunken Ship (Dungeons > Sunken Ship). Hit all the mobs there up until Lvl 45.
# Once you're at level 45, select "Take All"  from the 40~69 Board in Eden for the Pirate Skeleton Quest. This will give us {{#item:25223}}that we will use to purchase consumables on the Eden Vending Machine.
# Keep doing the quest up until you are Job Lvl 50, then change to Knight.
# Go back to Paradise Equipment talk to the golden haired man named Labraham then get the {{#item:600020}}. We will be using {{#skill:1001}},  {{#skill:7}} {{#skill:62}} for Leveling.
# Keep repeating the Pirate Skeleton Quest up until you get Base Lvl 85.
# Once you're Base Level 85, take all the quest in the 70~99 Board in Eden, then proceed to Einbech Dungeon (Dungeons > Einbech Dungeon) to kill Pitman up until you get 15 {{#item:7318}}. We will need this to turn the quest that will give us our next weapon at Level 100. I highly recommend turning in this quest at least once before proceeding to the next step.
# Once you reach Base level 90, take all the quest in the 70~99 Board in Eden, then go to Turtle Dungeon (Dungeons > Turtle Dungeon). Kill Spring Rabbits and Dragon Tail at the Turtle Dungeon Entrance until the quest is complete. '''DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET'''
# Move to the upper portal then kill Solider and Permeter. At this point you should be maxed level. If not just keep killing mobs until you are max level. '''DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET'''
# Go back to Sunken Ship then kill Pirate Skeletons until the quest is complete. '''DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET'''
# Go to Main Office (@go office) then proceed to Rebirth at the Job Master NPC.
# Once you are a novice again, go to Prontera Culvert (Dungeons > Culvert) to level up Job Level 10
# Change into High Swordsman
# Activate the {{#item:7803}}then turn in the Pirate Skeleton Quest at the 40~69 Board. It should be enough allow you to Job Change into Lord Knight.
# Change into Lord Knight.
# Turn in the 70~99 Board. This will make you Base Level 99 and Job Level 70
# Change into Rune Knight.
# Kill any mob or re-login for your actual level to be registered by the server.
# Once you're level 100, proceed to Paradise Equipment and get {{#item:600021}}from Labraham
# Talk to the Pirate NPC named Roxanne at the rightmost side of Eden and select Take All.
# Go to the Eden Vending Machine above Roxanne, and with the {{#item:25223}}we got from Eden Quests, prioritize getting {{#item:23204}}{{#item:23203}}{{#item:14534}}. This will give us a big boost in survivability. You may also want to get {{#item:12883}}{{#item:14766}}{{#item:23475}}if you have spare {{#item:25223}}.
# Go to Illusion Moonlight (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Moonlight) then kill any of the mobs there. Use {{#skill:1001}},  {{#skill:7}} {{#skill:62}}. Once you're at least level 12-15, use {{#skill:2005}} as your main leveling skill up to Level 200.
# Turn in quest to Roxanne. Repeat the quest until Base Level 120
# Go to Illusion Frozen (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Frozen) then kill any of the mobs there.
# Turn in quest to Roxanne. Repeat the quest until Base Level 160
# Go to the 130~190 Board, and select Take All
# Proceed to Verus (@go Verus or Towns > Verus) then proceed to the lower right portal.
# Kill the Recon Robots in the tunnel and in the next proceeding portal until the quest is finished.
# Turn in Quest to the 130~190 Board
# You may repeat the 130~190 Board for Recon Robots or go to Illusion Teddy Bear (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Teddy Bear) to spice leveling, up until you're Base Level 180.
# Purchase 10 pieces of each {{#item:7436}}{{#item:7437}}{{#item:7438}}{{#item:7439}}by typing @ws 7436, @ws 7437, etc. If you don't wish to purchase, there's no supplies for the materials in the market, or just plain stingy, I highly recommend just spamming Recon Robots until Level 200, as they give big EXP and is relatively easy.
# Talk to Roxanne NPC and keep talking to her until you turn in the quest rewards.
# Congratulations! You are now a Dragon Knight.
 
= Consumables =
This will cover the consumables you may want to use all throughout the whole game.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |Runes
! colspan="4" |Runes


|-
|-
! Rune !! Effect !! Staple?
! Rune !! Effect !! Staple?
!Notes
|-
|-
|{{#item:12731}}
|{{#item:12731}}
|STR +30, 30% to increase Auto Attack Damage by 150% and Base Damage of Skill by 250% (125% for PVP) for 15 minutes
|STR +30, 30% to increase Auto Attack Damage by 150% and Base Damage of Skill by 250% (125% for PVP) for 15 minutes
|YES
|YES
|This rune is essential to {{#skill:5213}} build as it gives a chance to QUADRUPLE the damage the skill deals.
For the rest of the builds, this rune is not as necessary, but +30 STR is a decent boost.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12729}}
|{{#item:12729}}
|Increase Weapon ATK and Scaling ASPD for 15 minutes
|Increase Weapon ATK and Scaling ASPD for 15 minutes
|YES
|MANDATORY
|This rune allows you to attack faster and deal a bit more damage. Having more ASPD allows you to attack faster and deal more DPS, and the {{#item:12729}}is one of the most potent ASPD consumables and is exclusive to Rune Knight, which makes it a solid rune to go for.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12726}}
|{{#item:12726}}
|Significantly increases the damage of your next auto attack, has a chance to destroy your weapon by 20%
|Significantly increases the damage of your next auto attack, has a chance to destroy your weapon by 20%
|PVP
|PVP
|This rune is made for PVP, which allows you one-shot players with relative ease.
For PVE though, like other 3rd job skills, are outclassed by 4th job skills, and as such unneeded.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12732}}
|{{#item:12732}}
|7x7 AOE skill around you. Can crit.
|7x7 AOE skill around you. Can crit.
|NO
|PVP
|If {{#item:12726}}somehow wasn't enough, this runestone allows for a follow-up play.
This rune is irrelevant for PVE though.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12725}}
|{{#item:12725}}
|Remove and become immune to the following debuffs: <br> Stun, Sleep, Curse, Stone Curse, Poison, Blind, Silence, Bleeding, Confusion, Frozen, Deep Sleep, Burning, Freezing, <br> Guillotine Cross Poisons, Marsh of Abyss, and Mandragora Howling. For 60 seconds
|Remove and become immune to the following debuffs: <br> Stun, Sleep, Curse, Stone Curse, Poison, Blind, Silence, Bleeding, Confusion, Frozen, Deep Sleep, Burning, Freezing, <br> Guillotine Cross Poisons, Marsh of Abyss, and Mandragora Howling. For 60 seconds
|Situational
|Situational
|Allows you to cleanse and become immune to the status effects listed. Very useful in PVP, and certain PVE content.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12733}}
|{{#item:12733}}
|Consume 20% MaxHP. 30% of destroying weapons (Players) or decrease 25% ATK (Monsters) for 10 seconds [Bosses Unaffected] Increase DEF and MDEF for 15 minutes
|Consume 20% MaxHP. 30% of destroying weapons (Players) or decrease 25% ATK (Monsters) for 10 seconds [Bosses Unaffected] Increase DEF and MDEF for 15 minutes
|YES
|YES
|Makes you a bit tankier; it's one of the more optional staples but if you have the resources to spare, it is a solid rune to get.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12727}}
|{{#item:12727}}
|Randomly summon 2~4 shields. Shields share your DEF and MDEF and have 1000 HP. Shield will be destroyed if taking more than 1000HP damage, but any excess damage will be ignored. Lasts 15 minutes
|Randomly summon 2~4 shields. Shields share your DEF and MDEF and have 1000 HP.  
Shield will be destroyed if taking more than 1000HP damage, but any excess damage will be ignored. Lasts 15 minutes
|Situational
|Situational
|This allows you to shrug off huge devastating attacks such as Betelguese's Tetra Vortex and other MVPs' signature attacks.  The long cooldown however makes it less viable for longer fights.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12728}}
|{{#item:12728}}
|Increase INCOMING healing effects by 50% Decrease reflected melee damage by 50% for 15 mins
|Increase INCOMING healing effects by 50% Decrease reflected melee damage by 50% for 15 mins
|Situational
|YES
|Allows healing on you, including consumables such as {{#item:1100005}}to become stronger. Use this if you are reliant on {{#item:1100005}}for your sustain.
|-
|-
|{{#item:12730}}
|{{#item:12730}}
|Recover 60 SP every 10 seconds for 15 minutes
|Recover 60 SP every 10 seconds for 15 minutes
|NO
|NO
|Flat 60 SP every 10 seconds is useless. Avoid getting this if you want to conserve resources.
|-
|-
|{{#item:22540}}
|{{#item:22540}}
| +30% vs All Size, +30% melee and ranged damage, +30% critical damage, +30% MaxHP and MaxSP
| +30% vs All Size, +30% melee and ranged damage, +30% critical damage, +30% MaxHP and MaxSP
|YESYESYES
|MANDATORY
|Your bread and butter rune. Highly boosts your damage (more than 50%) and make you tankier. While this is expensive to make, this is the Dragon Knight's signature rune and what makes the job an absolute menace in both PVE and PVP.
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="5" |
! colspan="5" |
== Where to Farm ==
== Where to Farm Rune Materials ==
''Staple Runes are written in '''BOLD and ITALICIZED'''''
''Staple Runes are written in '''BOLD and ITALICIZED'''''
!
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[ALL STAGES] (Beach Dungeon > Beach Dungeon 1)
[ALL STAGES] (Beach Dungeon > Beach Dungeon 1)
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |Other Consumable Items


= Critical Hit Build ({{#skill:5208}} + {{#skill:5201}} + {{#skill:5213}}) =
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Early Game Gears''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Item !! Effect
!Notes
!Notes
!Source
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:400139}} ||
|{{#item:14534}}
|
|Recover 5% MaxHP per 5 seconds
|Stacks with {{#item:12832}}and {{#item:14535}}. Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen.
| rowspan="17" |Eden Vending Machine
|-
|-
|
|{{#item:23203}}
| +11 {{#item:400053}}
|Recover 5% MaxSP per 5 seconds
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|This is usually enough to solve your SP issues, even in the early game. It scales well with INT but it is optional.
|Must be comboed with {{#item:480054}}and Accessory Set
Requires at least +7 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410094}} ||
|{{#item:23204}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
| +500 DEF and +200 MDEF
|One of, if not, the most broken consumable in the game. This allows you survive areas you are not meant to be in and shrug off attacks. While it does not make you immortal, it makes surviving much easier because of its absurd defense boosts.
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420076}} ||
|{{#item:12883}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
| +10 All stats; ATK and MATK +30
| +10 in all stats is a huge help, especially if the build you are utilizing has cast times such as {{#skill:6001}}. It is a good boost especially in the early game
|-
|{{#item:14766}}
|ATK and MATK +30, +1%; HIT and FLEE 30; ASPD +1; -5% SP Consumption -30% Fixed Cast Time (highest % applied)
|A small boost, mainly used for its ASPD and reduced SP consumption. The Fixed Cast Time is good early, but falls off later in the game
|-
|{{#item:23475}}
| +5% MaxHP and MaxSP; +5% Critical Damage, Ranged, Magical Damage. Uninterruptable Casting
|A small boost to health and damage, but its main effect is the uninterruptable cast. It allows you to cast skills without getting interrupted by enemy attacks.
|-
|{{#item:12796}}
|ATK and MATK +30; +5% ASPD, -5% Variable Cast Time; -10%; Chance to cast {{#skill:45}} Lv3 when attacking
|A small booster, though mainly used for its {{#skill:45}} proc, which increases your AGI and DEX by 5% for 100 sec
|-
|{{#item:12684}}
|Increase ASPD
|This mainly scales with AGI, if you have little to no AGI, then the ASPD increase might not be present.
|-
|{{#item:14601}}
|ATK and MATK +20; HIT and FLEE +30
|Mainly for Flee in the late game
|-
|{{#item:14600}}
| +10% MaxSP; -10% SP Consumption
|Allows you to use more skills thanks to its SP reduction
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450185}} ||
|{{#item:50035}}
|All of the above consumable's effects
|
|
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:450087}}
|{{#item:14535}}
|
|Recover 7% MaxHP per 4 seconds
|
|Stacks with {{#item:12832}}and {{#item:14534}}. Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen.
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:450182}}
|{{#item:12832}}
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|Recover 4% MaxHP per 3 seconds
|Must be comboed with {{#item:470066}}
|Stacks with and {{#item:14534}}. Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen.
Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#item:600021}}||
|{{#item:12264}}
|
| +100% Item Drop Rate
|Essentially doubles your item drop and caps at 90% item drop chance. This is an essential consumable that makes progression faster
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:600011}}
|{{#item:12263}}
|
| +50% EXP gained
|Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK. (Non-crit) Wind Cutter
|Speeds up your leveling. Also applies when turning in quests.
Requires at least +11 to effectively replace Paradise RK (Crit)
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:600027}}
|{{#item:22758}}
|{{#item:311352}}
|Gives{{#item:22752}}and {{#item:22753}}which grants
{{#item:311350}}
+30% ranged attack modifier
 
|Transforms your character into a Gazeti or Kobold Archer respectively, and get +30% ranged attack. Used for ranged skills such as {{#skill:6001}} and  {{#skill:6502}}. This is one of the best consumables in the game.
{{#item:311348}}
|-
 
|{{#item:11592}}
{{#item:311342}}
| +20% MaxHP
|First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.
|Increases your MaxHP and turns your character into a Bloody Murderer for the duration of the item. Used if need more survivability in the field.
Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Garment || {{#item:480105}} ||
|{{#item:12211}}
|
|Open Kafra Storage upon use
|Allows you to open Kafra storage anytime, anywhere. This will allow you to farm on the same map for a longer time compared to going back and forth.
|Eden Vending Machine
Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:480018}}
|{{#item:102985}}
|
|FLEE +50; ASPD +1; Movement Speed Increased to match {{#skill:29}}
|
|Premium Cash shop item mainly for ASPD, also used for its niche +50 FLEE to help dodge mobs attacks in the late game.
|Cash Shop
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:480054}}
|{{#item:102803}}
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
| +5 All Traits; P. ATK +10; S. MATK +10
|Must be comboed with {{#item:400053}}and Accessory Set
|Premium cash shop item and the only consumable so far to increase your traits stat, which is stronger than regular stat.
Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET
|Cash Shop
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Footwear || {{#item:470069}} ||
|{{#item:12710}}
|
|Movement Speed increased to highest possible.
|Allows you to move the fastest possible in game. Questing and farming becomes a lot smoother with it.
|Cash Shop
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:470020}}
|{{#item:14536}}
|
| +30 CRIT
|
|Increases your CRIT by a whopping 30, very useful for reaching the crit needed to be able to crit a mob.
|Cash Shop / PVP Slot Machine
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:470066}}
|{{#item:657}}
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|Increase attack speed
|Must be comboed with  {{#item:450182}}
|Your main ASPD booster. Berserk Potion is pretty cheap and gives decent attack speed.
Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET
|Tool Dealer
Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Right Accessory || {{#item:490127}} ||
|{{#item:601}}
|
|Teleport to a random cell
|Teleporting around the map is a staple in Ragnarok Online. It makes farming and navigating easier, also helps from going out of trouble.
|Tool Dealer
Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)
|-
|-
|{{#item:490019}}
|{{#item:12438}}
|
|Teleport to a random cell (everyone in the party) [Party Leader only]
|
|Allows you to teleport your other party members with you. Useful for certain group content, particularly leveling.
|Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)
|-
|{{#item:12414}}
|Level 5 {{#skill:29}}; +10% ASPD
|Mainly used for its ASPD boost, stacks with other ASPD consumables
|Brasilis
https://irowiki.org/wiki/Guarana_Quest
|-
|{{#item:607}}
|Recover 100% HP and SP; 4 sec CD
| rowspan="2" |Your instant recovery consumable, use it if regular potions are not enough or in a pinch. Be careful of its hard cooldown
|[[Bioresearch Laboratory]]Lasagna Dungeon F3
|-
|{{#item:608}}
|Recover 50% HP and SP; 2 sec CD
|[[Bioresearch Laboratory]]Lasagna Dungeon F3
|-
|{{#item:610}}
|Cast Level 1 {{#skill:54}} on incapacitated target.
|Allows you to resurrect other players if you don't have other supports with you.
|Tool Dealer
|-
|{{#item:1100004}}
|Recover 360 SP (scales with INT)
| rowspan="2" |Your main recovery consumables for sustain, can be purchased from players.
| rowspan="12" |Genetic Crafting
[[Creations from special jobclasses]]
Mandy NPC (30 min and 60 min variants)
|-
|{{#item:1100005}}
|Recover 2750 HP (scales with VIT)
|-
|{{#item:12437}}
| +10% ASPD
|Optional luxury consumable to increase attack speed.
|-
|{{#item:100232}}
| +15% Melee and Ranged modifier
|Optional luxury consumable to boost damage. 15% Melee/Ranged is pretty strong for a consumable and can make farming faster.
|-
|{{#item:12424}}
| +5% MaxHP
| rowspan="2" |Optional luxury consumable for Minmaxing, mainly for {{#skill:6001}} HP and SP scaling.
|-
|{{#item:12427}}
| +8% MaxSP
|-
|{{#item:12429}}
| +20 STR
| rowspan="6" |Increases respective stats by +20. Stacks with +10 Stats of {{#item:12883}}. Optional luxury consumables for minmaxing, particularly for {{#skill:6001}}'s casting time and general damage and attack speed
|-
|{{#item:12430}}
| +20 INT
|-
|{{#item:12431}}
| +20 VIT
|-
|-
|{{#item:490069}}
|{{#item:12432}}
|
| +20 DEX
|Completed +9 Illusion Morrigane+Sprint is preferred to replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Left Accessory || {{#item:490126}} ||
|{{#item:12433}}
|
| +20 AGI
|-
|-
|{{#item:490070}}
|{{#item:12434}}
|
| +20 LUK
|
|}
|}
= Critical Hit Build ({{#skill:5208}} + {{#skill:5201}} + {{#skill:5213}} + {{#skill:6502}}) =
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
! colspan="4" |
== '''Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears''' ==
== '''Early Game Gears''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Upper || {{#item:19474}} ||{{#item:29085}}
| Upper || {{#item:400139}} ||
{{#item:29689}}
|
 
{{#item:4703}}
|Can be kept up to late-game provided the Acute enchant is at least {{#item:29088}},
otherwise stick with {{#item:400109}}
|-
|-
| {{#item:400109}}
|
|
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards. This is the best GENERIC headgear for critical jobs.
| +11 {{#item:400053}}
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|Must be comboed with  {{#item:480054}}and Accessory Set
Requires at least +7 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410094}}||
| Middle || {{#item:410094}} ||
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420076}}||
| Lower || {{#item:420076}} ||
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450177}} ||{{#item:310542}}
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450185}} ||
{{#item:310509}}
|
 
{{#item:310506}}
|You can start farming {{#item:1000405}}at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
|-
|-
| {{#item:450206}}
| +9 {{#item:450087}}
|{{#item:1000783}}
|
{{#item:1000720}}
|
 
|-
{{#item:1000718}}OR {{#item:1000717}}
| +11 {{#item:450182}}
|Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than {{#item:450177}}), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as {{#item:450177}}.
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|Must be comboed with {{#item:470066}}
Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| {{#item:450169}}
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#item:600021}}||
|{{#item:310676}}
|
{{#item:310735}}
 
{{#item:4704}}or ANY
|Constellation Tower Gear.
The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance.
Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#skill:5208}}
| +11 {{#item:600011}}
{{#item:600030}}
|
|{{#item:311453}}
|Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK. (Non-crit) Wind Cutter
{{#item:311273}}
Requires at least +11 to effectively replace Paradise RK (Crit)
|-
| +9 {{#item:600027}}
|{{#item:311352}}
{{#item:311350}}
 
{{#item:311348}}


{{#item:311273}}
{{#item:311342}}
| rowspan="2" |Only replace  {{#item:600027}} with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted
|First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.
Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5201}}
| rowspan="3" | Garment || {{#item:480105}} ||
{{#item:600030}}
|
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311272}}
 
{{#item:311272}}
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5213}}
| +9 {{#item:480018}}
{{#item:600031}}
|
|{{#item:311388}}
|
{{#item:4844}}
|Only get if you're ready to commit to {{#skill:5213}} as it is a single-target skill and farming normal mobs with it is quite inefficient
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Garment || {{#item:480174}} ||
| +11 {{#item:480054}}
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards.Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
|Must be comboed with {{#item:400053}}and Accessory Set
Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| {{#item:480230}}
| rowspan="3" | Footwear || {{#item:470069}} ||
|{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
|
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
 
{{#item:4704}}OR ANY
|Best in slot manteau in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| +9 {{#item:470020}}
|{{#item:470087}}
|
|{{#item:310612}}
|
{{#item:310608}}
 
{{#item:310599}}
|2nd Slot, {{#item:310612}},  is highly optional as it is not worth the effort for inconsistent procs. Get if you want to have placeholder boots until you get {{#item:470173}}
|-
|-
| {{#item:470173}}
| +11 {{#item:470066}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
|{{#item:4995}}AND/OR {{#item:29007}}
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
|Must be comboed with  {{#item:450182}}
 
Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET
{{#item:4704}}OR ANY
|Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Right Accessory
| rowspan="3" | Right Accessory || {{#item:490127}} ||
|{{#item:490054}}OR
|
{{#item:490066}}
 
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as {{#item:490106}}is much better for crit management
|-
|-
| {{#item:490106}}||{{#item:310632}}
|{{#item:490019}}
{{#item:310632}}
|
 
|
{{#item:310490}}
|-
|Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into {{#item:490303}}once you have settled with your CRI.
|{{#item:490069}}
|
|Completed +9 Illusion Morrigane+Sprint is preferred to replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
| rowspan="2" | Left Accessory || {{#item:490126}} ||
|{{#item:490055}}OR
|
{{#item:490067}}OR
 
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above
{{#item:310234}} above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as {{#item:490107}}is much better for crit management
|-
|-
| {{#item:490107}}||{{#item:310632}}
|{{#item:490070}}
{{#item:310632}}
|
 
|
{{#item:310490}}
|Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into {{#item:490306}}once you have settled with your CRI.
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
! colspan="4" |
== '''Late-game/End-game Gears''' ==
== '''Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |Upper
| rowspan="2" | Upper || {{#item:19474}} ||{{#item:29085}}
|{{#item:19474}}
|{{#item:29088}}- {{#item:29090}}
{{#item:29689}}
{{#item:29689}}


{{#item:4703}}
{{#item:4703}}
|Got the Acute enchant to at least {{#item:29088}}? Congratulations! You have currently the best in slot Upper HG for your job.
|Can be kept up to late-game provided the Acute enchant is at least {{#item:29088}},
Stick with {{#item:400109}}if you don't want to leave it to RNG.
otherwise stick with {{#item:400109}}
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:400109}} ||
| {{#item:400109}}
|The best generic critical headgear out there. If you have it lying around, this is a good choice.
|
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards. This is the best GENERIC headgear for critical jobs.
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:400374}}
| Middle || {{#item:410094}}||
|{{#item:312021}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
{{#item:29083}}
| - While it is the best headgear in terms of damage for {{#skill:5213}} when combo-ed with {{#item:470211}}(matches up with {{#item:19474}}at {{#item:29090}}) Only get this if you are wholly committed to  {{#skill:5213}}. Otherwise feel free to skip
- {{#item:400529}}with {{#item:312753}}and {{#item:312712}}matches with {{#item:400374}}and {{#item:470211}}. While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%). It is best to build a fully enchanted {{#item:400529}}instead and swap between {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} and {{#item:600031}} and {{#skill:5213}}
|-
|-
|{{#item:400529}}
| Lower || {{#item:420076}}||
|{{#item:312753}}onwards
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
{{#item:312712}}
{{#item:4704}}OR {{#item:4754}}OR ANY
| - Combos with {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} Cooldown Reduction + {{#skill:2006}} autocast.
- Can also be used as a standalone headgear for {{#skill:5213}}  and {{#skill:5201}} builds thanks to its enchantments.
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410233}}||
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450177}} ||{{#item:310542}}
|
{{#item:310509}}
 
{{#item:310506}}
|You can start farming {{#item:1000405}}at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420210}}||
| {{#item:450206}}
|
|{{#item:1000783}}
|-
{{#item:1000720}}
| rowspan="2" | Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450274}} ||{{#item:312334}}
{{#item:312324}}


{{#item:312319}}
{{#item:1000718}}OR {{#item:1000717}}
|Though it is best in terms of damage, the -15 CRI penalty can hurt and makes crit management trickier. Feel free to choose this if you can handle the penalty, or happen to have one this around.
|Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than {{#item:450177}}), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as {{#item:450177}}.
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:450281}}
| {{#item:450169}}
|{{#item:312394}}
|{{#item:310676}}
{{#item:312384}}
{{#item:310735}}


{{#item:312379}}
{{#item:4704}}or ANY
|Best in terms of comfort. Makes crit management easier in exchange of losing a wee bit of damage
|Constellation Tower Gear.
The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance.
Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#skill:5208}}
| {{#skill:5208}}
{{#item:600030}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600054}}
|{{#item:311453}}
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
{{#item:311273}}
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL


 
{{#item:311273}}
| - Combos with {{#item:400529}}. Best in slot for {{#skill:5208}} due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.7s to 0.5s alongside the bonus of auto-casting {{#skill:2006}} per {{#skill:5208}} cast.
| rowspan="2" |Only replace  {{#item:600027}} with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted
- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5201}}
| {{#skill:5201}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600030}}
{{#item:600030}}
|{{#item:311453}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311272}}
{{#item:311272}}


{{#item:311272}}
{{#item:311272}}
|
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5213}}
| {{#skill:5213}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600031}}
{{#item:600031}}
|{{#item:311388}}
|{{#item:311388}}
{{#item:4844}}
{{#item:4844}}
|The main weapon for {{#skill:5213}}. Get it to maximize {{#skill:5213}} damage for MVPing / Instance Bosses
|Only get if you're ready to commit to {{#skill:5213}} as it is a single-target skill and farming normal mobs with it is quite inefficient
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| rowspan="2" | Garment || {{#item:480174}} ||
| +12 [A]  {{#item:480174}}
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards.Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
|
|Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
|-
|-
| +12 [A]  {{#item:480230}}||{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
| {{#item:480230}}
|{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}


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|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| +12 [A] {{#item:470173}}
|{{#item:470087}}
|{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
|{{#item:310612}}
{{#item:310608}}
 
{{#item:310599}}
|2nd Slot, {{#item:310612}},  is highly optional as it is not worth the effort for inconsistent procs. Get if you want to have placeholder boots until you get {{#item:470173}}
|-
| {{#item:470173}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}


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|Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|-
|-
| +12 [A]  {{#item:470211}}
| rowspan="2" |Right Accessory
|{{#item:312450}}
|{{#item:490054}}OR
{{#item:311388}}
{{#item:490066}}
| - Comboes with {{#item:400374}}. You CANNOT use this boots alone as {{#item:312450}} requires {{#item:312021}} from the headgear. Get if you're committed to  {{#skill:5213}}. Otherwise use {{#item:470173}}
 
- While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%) when comboed with {{#item:400374}}. It is best to use {{#item:470173}}and build a fully enchanted {{#item:400529}}instead and swap between {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} and {{#item:600031}} for {{#skill:5213}}
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as {{#item:490106}}is much better for crit management
|-
|-
| Right Accessory || {{#item:490303}}||{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
| {{#item:490106}}||{{#item:310632}}
{{#item:311953}}OR {{#item:311963}}
{{#item:310632}}


{{#item:311978}}
{{#item:310490}}
| rowspan="2" |Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. {{#item:311943}}is best but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max.
|Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into {{#item:490303}}once you have settled with your CRI.
{{#item:311953}}is highly preferred, but {{#item:311963}} provided there is at least one {{#item:311953}}to balance the damage-crit ratio.
|-
|-
|Left Accessory
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
| {{#item:490306}}
|{{#item:490055}}OR
|{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
{{#item:490067}}OR
{{#item:311953}}OR {{#item:311963}}
 
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above
{{#item:310234}} above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as {{#item:490107}}is much better for crit management
|-
| {{#item:490107}}||{{#item:310632}}
{{#item:310632}}


{{#item:311978}}
{{#item:310490}}
|Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into {{#item:490306}}once you have settled with your CRI.
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
! colspan="4" |
== '''Shadow Gear / Costume Stones''' ==
== '''Late-game/End-game Gears''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:1000222}} ||
| rowspan="4" |Upper
|Combos with {{#item:1000221}} to giv +5% ATK and 15% Critical Damagee
|{{#item:19474}}
|{{#item:29088}}- {{#item:29090}}
{{#item:29689}}
 
{{#item:4703}}
|Got the Acute enchant to at least {{#item:29088}}? Congratulations! You have currently the best in slot Upper HG for your job.
Stick with {{#item:400109}}if you don't want to leave it to RNG.
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:1000611}}
| +12 [A] {{#item:400109}} ||
|
|The best generic critical headgear out there. If you have it lying around, this is a good choice.
|Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10  {{#skill:2010}}
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:400374}}
|{{#item:312021}}
{{#item:29083}}
| - While it is the best headgear in terms of damage for {{#skill:5213}} when combo-ed with {{#item:470211}}(matches up with {{#item:19474}}at {{#item:29090}}) Only get this if you are wholly committed to  {{#skill:5213}}. Otherwise feel free to skip
- {{#item:400529}}with {{#item:312753}}and {{#item:312712}}matches with {{#item:400374}}and {{#item:470211}}. While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%). It is best to build a fully enchanted {{#item:400529}}instead and swap between {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} and {{#item:600031}} and {{#skill:5213}}
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:1000976}}
|{{#item:400529}}
|
|{{#item:312753}}onwards
|Combos with {{#item:1000221}}to give +15% racial.
{{#item:312712}}
{{#item:4704}}OR {{#item:4754}}OR ANY
| - Combos with {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} Cooldown Reduction + {{#skill:2006}} autocast.
- Can also be used as a standalone headgear for {{#skill:5213}}  and {{#skill:5201}} builds thanks to its enchantments.
|-
|-
|Garment
| Middle || {{#item:410233}}||
|{{#item:1000221}}
|
|
| +15% Critical Damage; Required to combo {{#item:1000222}}and {{#item:1000976}}
|-
|-
|Dual
| Lower || {{#item:420210}}||
|{{#item:1000855}}
|
|
| +10 CRI; +10% Critical Damage
|-
|-
| Armor || +10 {{#item:24679}}|| rowspan="6" |Melee +5% or ANY
| rowspan="2" | Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450274}} ||{{#item:312334}}
C. Rate 5 (Priority)
{{#item:312324}}
|Increases damage dealt. Combos with {{#item:24680}}to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.
 
Interchangeable with {{#item:24663}}
{{#item:312319}}
|Though it is best in terms of damage, the -15 CRI penalty can hurt and makes crit management trickier. Feel free to choose this if you can handle the penalty, or happen to have one this around.
|-
|-
|Weapon
| +12 [A] {{#item:450281}}
| +10 {{#item:24386}}
|{{#item:312394}}
|Mainly used to nullify damage penalty from Size, as 2H Sword deals 25% less against Small and Medium enemies
{{#item:312384}}
|-
|Shield
| +10 {{#item:24767}}
|Increases your attack speed and the damage you deal with crit.
|-
|Footwear
| +10 {{#item:24680}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24664}}
|-
| Right Accessory || +10 {{#item:24661}}
|Allows you to ignore the enemy's defense stats. Combos with {{#item:24662}}to allow you to fully ignore enemy defense if both are at least +9


Interchangeable with {{#item:24681}}
{{#item:312379}}
|Best in terms of comfort. Makes crit management easier in exchange of losing a wee bit of damage
|-
|-
|Left Accessory
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
| +10 {{#item:24662}}
| {{#skill:5208}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24682}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600054}}
|}
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
! colspan="3" |
 
== '''Stats / Traits''' ==
 
| - Combos with {{#item:400529}}. Best in slot for {{#skill:5208}} due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.7s to 0.5s alongside the bonus of auto-casting {{#skill:2006}} per {{#skill:5208}} cast.
- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
| {{#skill:5201}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600030}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311272}}
 
{{#item:311272}}
|
|-
|-
! Stats !! Allocation !! Notes
| {{#skill:5213}}
+12 [A] {{#item:600031}}
|{{#item:311388}}
{{#item:4844}}
|The main weapon for {{#skill:5213}}. Get it to maximize {{#skill:5213}} damage for MVPing / Instance Bosses
|-
|-
| STR || 120+ ||Your main damage scaling for stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| +12 [A]  {{#item:480174}}
|
|Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
|-
|-
| AGI || 95-110
| +12 [A]  {{#item:480230}}||{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
|Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
 
{{#item:4704}}OR ANY
|Best in slot manteau in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|-
|-
| VIT || 100-120
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
|Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
| +12 [A] {{#item:470173}}
|{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}OR {{#item:310932}}
 
{{#item:4704}}OR ANY
|Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. {{#item:310922}}is highly preferred but {{#item:310932}}provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
|-
|-
|INT
| +12 [A]  {{#item:470211}}
|70-100 / Leftover points
|{{#item:312450}}
|Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it.
{{#item:311388}}
| - Comboes with {{#item:400374}}. You CANNOT use this boots alone as {{#item:312450}} requires {{#item:312021}} from the headgear. Get if you're committed to {{#skill:5213}}. Otherwise use {{#item:470173}}
- While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%) when comboed with {{#item:400374}}. It is best to use {{#item:470173}}and build a fully enchanted {{#item:400529}}instead and swap between {{#item:600054}}for {{#skill:5208}} and {{#item:600031}} for {{#skill:5213}}
|-
|-
|DEX
| Right Accessory || {{#item:490303}}||{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
|1
{{#item:311953}}OR {{#item:311963}}
|Your build is centered around dealing crits, and crits DO NOT MISS, hence DEX can be left untouched. If you are still in the early game though, feel free to allocate some DEX as critical chance is not abundant early in the game.
 
{{#item:311978}}
| rowspan="2" |Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. {{#item:311943}}is best but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max.
{{#item:311953}}is highly preferred, but {{#item:311963}} provided there is at least one {{#item:311953}}to balance the damage-crit ratio.
|-
|-
| LUK || 120-125||Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage. Decreases your chance to get hit by Curse status. Only allocate 125 LUK if and only if you run {{#item:300261}}
|Left Accessory
| {{#item:490306}}
|{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
{{#item:311953}}OR {{#item:311963}}
 
{{#item:311978}}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Shadow Gear / Costume Stones''' ==
|-
|-
!Trait
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Allocation
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
|POW
| Upper || {{#item:1000610}}||
| 100
| +10% Critical damage with Lv. 5 {{#skill:2007}}
|Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.  
Combos with {{#item:1001604}}to give 15% Size Modifer with Lv. 10  {{#skill:5207}}
|-
|-
| STA || Leftover
| Middle || {{#item:1000611}}
|Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
|
|Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10  {{#skill:2010}}Combos with {{#item:1001604}}to give +10% {{#skill:5208}} damage
|-
|-
|WIS
| Lower || {{#item:1000612}}
| Leftover
|
|Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
|Combos with {{#item:1001604}}to give +3 C. Rate and +15% {{#skill:5213}} Damage
|-
|-
|SPL
|Garment
|0
|{{#item:1001604}}
|You don't deal magic damage sadly
|
| Per 2 Levels of {{#skill:5208}} : +1% Racial Mod
|-
|-
|CON
|Dual
|35 / Leftover
|{{#item:1000855}}
|Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here if you wish to deal more damage once you maxed out POW/CRT
|
| +10 CRI; +10% Critical Damage
|-
|-
|CRT
| Armor || +10 {{#item:24679}}|| rowspan="6" |Melee +5% or ANY
|100
C. Rate 5 (Priority)
|Your secondary scaling for Traits. Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage, as well as increases your base critical damage modifier (C.Rate) (Ex: Base crit damage is 200%. Having 30 C.Rate makes it 230%)
|Increases damage dealt. Combos with {{#item:24680}}to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.
|}
Interchangeable with {{#item:24663}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''Skill Tree''' ==
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
|Weapon
| +10 {{#item:24386}}
|Mainly used to nullify damage penalty from Size, as 2H Sword deals 25% less against Small and Medium enemies
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Swordman[[File:Skillcrit1.png|center|frameless|1054x1054px]]
|Shield
| +10 {{#item:24767}}
|Increases your attack speed and the damage you deal with crit.
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|Footwear
| +10 {{#item:24680}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24664}}
|-
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:7}} gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
| Right Accessory || +10 {{#item:24661}}
|Allows you to ignore the enemy's defense stats. Combos with {{#item:24662}}to allow you to fully ignore enemy defense if both are at least +9
 
Interchangeable with {{#item:24681}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Lord Knight[[File:Skillcrit2.png|center|frameless|1054x1054px]]
|Left Accessory
| +10 {{#item:24662}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24682}}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''Stats / Traits''' ==
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
! colspan="3" |Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
|-
|-
| colspan="3" |
! Stats !! Allocation !! Notes
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Rune Knight[[File:Skillcrit3.png|center|frameless|1039x1039px]]
| STR || 120+ ||Your main damage scaling for stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
| AGI || 95-110
|Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage
|-
|-
| colspan="3" |
| VIT || 100-120
|Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Dragon Knight[[File:Skillcrit4.png|center|frameless|1041x1041px]]
|INT
|70-100 / Leftover points
|Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it.
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|DEX
|1
|Your build is centered around dealing crits, and crits DO NOT MISS, hence DEX can be left untouched. If you are still in the early game though, feel free to allocate some DEX as critical chance is not abundant early in the game.
|-
|-
| colspan="3" |
| LUK || 120-125||Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage. Decreases your chance to get hit by Curse status. Only allocate 125 LUK if and only if you run {{#item:300261}}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''CARDS''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear
!Trait
! Allocation
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:300150}}
|POW
|Main combo component for {{#item:300144}}
| 110
|Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.
|-
|-
|
| STA || Leftover
|{{#item:300015}}
|Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
|Budget offensive headgear card
|-
|-
|
|WIS
|{{#item:300360}}
| Leftover
|Combo with {{#item:300362}}
|Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:4524}}
|SPL
|Combo with {{#item:300150}}
|0
|You don't deal magic damage sadly
|-
|-
|
|CON
|{{#item:300015}}
|35 / Leftover
|Budget offensive headgear card
|Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here if you wish to deal more damage once you maxed out POW/CRT
|-
|-
|
|CRT
|{{#item:300360}}
|110
|Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK
|Your secondary scaling for Traits. Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage, as well as increases your base critical damage modifier (C.Rate) (Ex: Base crit damage is 200%. Having 30 C.Rate makes it 230%)
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''Skill Tree''' ==
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Armor || {{#item:4393}}
! colspan="3" |Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
|Combo with {{#item:300271}}
|-
|-
|{{#item:300362}}
! colspan="3" |Swordman[[File:Skillcrit1.png|center|frameless|1054x1054px]]
| +4% Melee per 3 refine and +1 P. ATK
Combo with {{#item:300360}}for +10% ATK
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Weapon
! colspan="3" |Notes
| {{#item:27361}}
| +30% vs Medium and Large
|-
|-
| {{#item:300263}}
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:7}} gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
| +5% ATK; +10% Melee if on 2H Sword; +2% Melee per 3 refine; +3% Melee per 3 refine and if Base Level 200.
Performs as much and scales better than {{#item:27361}} if at +12 Refine above
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Garment
! colspan="3" |Lord Knight[[File:Skillcrit2.png|center|frameless|1054x1054px]]
| {{#item:300261}}
| +2 CRI per 10 Base LUK
+30% Crit Damage if Base LUK is at least 125
|-
|-
| {{#item:300271}}
! colspan="3" |Notes
|Combo with {{#item:4393}}
+10% Melee; +15% Melee per 40 base STR if combo and base level 200
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| colspan="3" |
|{{#item:300144}}
|Your main card for shoes until you get {{#item:300380}}
+15% Critical Damage if combo with {{#item:300150}}
|-
|-
| {{#item:300380}}
! colspan="3" |Rune Knight[[File:Skillcrit3.png|center|frameless|1039x1039px]]
|<nowiki>+5 CRI</nowiki>
 
If below +12: -15 CRI; -10% Crit Damage
 
If +12 or above: +15 CRI; +10% Crit Damage; C. Rate +5
 
Only use if footwear is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats
|-
|-
| Right Accessory || {{#item:300278}}
! colspan="3" |Notes
| +15% Critical Damage
|-
|-
|Left Accessory
| colspan="3" |
| {{#item:300278}}
| +15% Critical Damage
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2" |
== '''PETS''' ==
|-
|-
! Pet
! colspan="3" |Dragon Knight[[File:Skillcrit4.png|center|frameless|1041x1041px]]
!Notes
|-
|-
| {{#mob:1374}}
! colspan="3" |Notes
|If you prefer SP sustain
|-
|-
|{{#mob:1370}}
| colspan="3" |
|If you prefer HP sustain
|-
|{{#mob:1115}}
|If you prefer CRI (+8) and C. Rate (+3)
|-
| {{#mob:20420}}
|If you prefer Critical Damage (+7%) and some CRI (+3)
|-
|{{#mob:1087}}
|If you prefer ATK (+7%) and some Critical Damage (+3%)
|}
|}
= Ranged Build ({{#skill:6001}} + {{#skill:5211}}) =
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
! colspan="4" |
== '''Early Game Gears''' ==
== '''CARDS''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Position !! Gear  
!Effects
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:400139}} ||
| Upper || {{#item:300150}}
| -5% MaxHP
+1% ATK per 3 Refine
|Main combo component for {{#item:300144}}
Use if you are still using {{#item:300144}}for your shoes.
|-
|
|
|{{#item:300360}}
| +10 ATK, +1 P. ATK
+3% Melee; +7% SP Consumption
If Refine +9: +2% Melee
|Combo with {{#item:300362}}
Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK
|-
|-
|
|
| +11 {{#item:19366}}
|{{#item:27396}}
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
| -5% After Cast Delay
|Must be comboed with:
|Non MVP and budget variant of {{#item:4403}}
{{#item:15348}}
You need at least 33-35% ACD to maximize the cast rate of {{#skill:5213}}.
{{#item:20923}}
Even two of this may not be enough to be able to maximize the cast without making further changes to gear, as such it is recommended to get {{#item:4480}} if you find ACD to be a problem to maximizing the skill.
 
{{#item:22192}}
 
Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410092}}||
|
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|{{#item:4480}}
| -15% After Cast Delay
If Refine +15: -5% After Cast Delay
|Budget variant of {{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4403}}
You will need this to be able to maximize the cast rate of  {{#skill:5213}}.
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420030}}||
|
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4403}}
| -30% After Cast Delay
|While {{#item:4480}}is typically enough to maximize {{#skill:5213}}, you can get this card if you wish to weave in  {{#skill:5208}} in your rotation. This results in higher damage, albeit it is very ping dependent, and improper execution can end up in a slight DPS loss.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450185}} ||
|
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4529}}
| +2% Class modifier
+1% Class; -1% MaxSP per 2 refine levels
| rowspan="2" |Only get if you wish to absolutely minmax damage. The damage gain is marginal, but it's technically better than other headgear cards.
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:450087}}
|
|
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:300377}}
| +5% ATK, +5% MATK
+2 P. ATK, +2 S. MATK per 3 refine
If +11 Refine: -0.5 Fixed Cast Time.
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:15348}}
| Middle || {{#item:4524}}
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
| +2 STR
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
If equipped by Swordsman classes:
+1 STR per 3 refine.
|Combo with {{#item:300150}}
Use alongside {{#item:300150}}and {{#item:300144}} if your shoes are not yet +12 for the {{#item:300380}}bonus
|-
|
|{{#item:300360}}
| +10 ATK, +1 P. ATK
+3% Melee; +7% SP Consumption
If Refine +9: +2% Melee
|Combo with {{#item:300362}}
Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:4393}}
|Combo with {{#item:300271}}+1 INT per 18 Base STR
|Your go-to non MVP card combo for damage. This will be your main damage card; that is assuming you have your CRIT stat sorted out.
|-
|{{#item:300362}}
| +4% Melee per 3 refine and +1 P. ATK
Combo with {{#item:300360}}for +10% ATK
|The armor card you can use in tandem with {{#item:300261}} if you need more damage.
|-
|{{#item:27082}}
| +5 CRIT; +10% Crit Damage
If Refine +10: +10 CRIT
|The armor card you can use in tandem with {{#item:300261}} if you need more CRIT.
|-
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:300007}}
| +40% vs Formless and Plant
+40% vs Fire and Water
| rowspan="3" |Your go-to MVP card for Armor. Get one based on what content you are facing.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#item:630015}}||
|
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:27126}}
| +40% vs Brute and Insect
+40% vs Wind and Earth
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:21050}}
|
|
|Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK.
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4408}}
Do note that 2H Sword has size penalty
| +40% vs Angel and Demon
+40% vs Holy and Shadow
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:630018}}
| rowspan="2" |Weapon
|{{#item:311352}}
| {{#item:27361}}
{{#item:311350}}
| +30% vs Medium and Large
 
|Your main card for Size Modifier as most relevant mobs you'll encounter are Medium and Large sized. When in doubt, slot in 2 of these if you don't want to think much on card choices for weapons
{{#item:311348}}
 
{{#item:311342}}
|First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.
Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.
 
Why not {{#item:530025}}+ Shield?
 
Because  all the enchants gain additional benefits if slotted on a 2H Weapon,
 
and the DPS gain is much better than having a shield.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Garment || {{#item:480105}} ||
| {{#item:300263}}
|
| +5% ATK; +10% Melee if on 2H Sword; +2% Melee per 3 refine; +3% Melee per 3 refine and if Base Level 200.
|Pretty strong early-mid game option for weapon card. As you progress your gear however, you may end up with unbalanced damage modifiers, where slotting in  {{#item:27361}}and/or {{#item:4140}}becomes the better choice.
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:480018}}
|
|
|
|{{#item:4140}}
| +25% vs. Boss
|Use this if you're going up against Boss Protocol Monsters. This is especially relevant in the following zones:
Garden of Time; Forgotten Time Zone; Varmundt Biosphere Depth 1 and Depth 2; MVPs/Instances
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:20923}}
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
| rowspan="3" | Footwear || {{#item:470069}} ||
|
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4399}}
|Pierces 100% of DEF on Boss, Normal, Player protocol targets when performing a physical attack. Increases the weapon attack in proportion to the targets VIT and DEF.
-30 DEF; -30 FLEE
|Allows you to replace {{#item:24661}}combo with something else.
While this allows you to be more flexible on your Shadow Gear, this more or less makes it a  slight DPS loss due to a loss of a weapon card slot that is more potent in terms of damage modifiers.
|-
|-
| +9 {{#item:470020}}
| rowspan="3" |Garment
|
| {{#item:300261}}
|
| +2 CRI per 10 Base LUK
+30% Crit Damage if Base LUK is at least 125
|Get this if you still need to add CRIT. CRIT is hard to come by in the early game, and getting this card (particularly from other players) will help you in critting.
|-
|-
| +11 {{#item:22192}}
| {{#item:300271}}
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
|Combo with {{#item:4393}}
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
+10% Melee; +15% Melee per 40 base STR if combo and base level 200
|Your go-to non MVP card combo for damage. This will be your main damage card; that is assuming you have your CRIT stat sorted out.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Right Accessory || {{#item:490127}} ||
|{{#item:300422}}
|
| +10% Damage Taken from Normal Mobs
+5% Melee
For each 2 refine levels: +4% Melee
|Your non-MVP damage card for garment if you have access to {{#icon:31488}} MVP Armor Cards; particularly the racial ones such as {{#icon:31488}} {{#item:300007}} ,{{#icon:31488}} {{#item:27126}}, etc.
Be careful of its drawback of taking more damage into account.
|-
|-
|{{#item:490019}}
|
|
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4679}}
| +2 ASPD
+15% Racial Modifer
Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS
Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS
|A solid MVP card choice that mainly increase your stats. A decent substitute to {{#item:300474}}if you wish to utilize other card combos  outside of {{#item:300271}}.
|-
|-
|{{#item:490121}}
|
|
|Use this once you've replaced Grace set
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:300474}}
| +30% Melee
Every 20 Base LUK: Crit -5
For each 3 refine levels: +5% Melee
If Armor Level 2: +10% Boss modifier
|The strongest MVP Card you can get for the build. Adds a lot much needed Melee modifier. The penalty and can be hefty though, as such it is highly recommended to get your LUK to 89 once you have this card; this is also so you can utilize {{#item:300467}}without its drawbacks.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Left Accessory || {{#item:490126}} ||
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
|
|{{#item:300144}}
| +15% Critical Damage if combo with {{#item:300150}}  
|Your main card for shoes until you get {{#item:300380}}
|-
|-
|{{#item:490120}}
| {{#item:300380}}
|
|<nowiki>+5 CRI</nowiki>
|Feel free to use once you've gotten Grace set
 
If below +12: -15 CRI; -10% Crit Damage
 
If +12 or above: +15 CRI; +10% Crit Damage; C. Rate +5
|Your go-to card for shoes.
Helps with crit and damage to some extent.
Only use if footwear is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats
|-
| rowspan="3" |Right Accessory
|{{#item:300467}}
| +15% Melee ; -15 Crit if  ≥ 90 LUK
|Strongest non-MVP card for Melee. Get your LUK to 89 if you wish to use this.
Only use if you have enough CRIT to supplement.
Cannot be used in tandem with {{#item:300261}}due to the penalty.
|-
|{{#item:300223}}
| +6% Melee
|Combos with {{#item:300220}}. This will be the go-to card if you don't wish to utilize {{#item:300467}}because of its penalties.
|-
| {{#item:300278}}
| +15% Critical Damage
|An alternative to your other card choices. You can use this if you have trouble getting the other cards as this is relatively cheaper and easier to get.
|-
| rowspan="3" |Left Accessory
|{{#item:300220}}
| +6% Melee
+8% Melee if combo with {{#item:300223}}
|Your go-to Left Accessory card. Can be used in tandem with {{#item:300223}}for additional stats.
|-
| {{#item:300278}}
| +15% Critical Damage
|An alternative to your other card choices. You can use this if you have trouble getting the other cards as this is relatively cheaper and easier to get.
|-
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:300471}}
| -20% MaxHP
+25% vs. Demon and Brute
+25% vs. Shadow and Water element
|A strong MVP card that allows you to deal more damage vs. Demon and Brute and Shadow and Water element monsters, particularly very relevant when going to Varmundt Depth 1 and Depth 2, note that you are squishier because of the MaxHP penalty.
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
! colspan="2" |
== '''Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears''' ==
== '''PETS''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
! Pet
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:400110}}||
| {{#mob:1374}}  
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards. Get it ASAP and refine to at least +9 if able. This is the best in slot headgear for the Ranged Build so feel free to max it whenever you can.
|If you prefer SP sustain
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410092}}||
|{{#mob:1370}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|If you prefer HP sustain
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420030}}||
|{{#mob:1219}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|For the +5% Boss Modifier.
Especially useful endgame when you are primarily fighting Boss Protocol.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450177}} ||{{#item:310533}}
| {{#mob:1059}}
{{#item:310508}}
|For the Size Penalty Nullification and +7% Normal Modifier.
Allows you to skip {{#item:24386}} and use an alternative Shadow Gear for your needs.
|}


{{#item:310505}}
= Ranged Build ({{#skill:6001}} + {{#skill:5211}}) =
|You can start farming {{#item:1000405}}at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Early Game Gears''' ==
|-
|-
| {{#item:450206}}
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
|{{#item:311155}}
!Notes
{{#item:311100}}
 
{{#item:1000718}}OR {{#item:1000717}}
|Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than {{#item:450177}}), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as {{#item:450177}}.
|-
|-
| {{#item:450171}}
| Upper || {{#item:400139}} ||
|{{#item:310682}}
|
{{#item:310732}}OR {{#item:310744}}
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|Constellation Tower Gear.
The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance.
Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#skill:6001}}
|
{{#item:530034}}
| +11 {{#item:19366}}
|{{#item:311453}}
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
{{#item:311443}}
|Must be comboed with:
{{#item:15348}}
{{#item:20923}}


{{#item:311443}}
{{#item:22192}}
| rowspan="2" |Only replace {{#item:630018}} with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted
For {{#skill:6001}}, only get if you wish to go through gradual progression or you happen to stumble to get one for relatively cheap.


Prioritize getting {{#item:630041}}as you only need to refine and grade it, compared to farming enchantment materials AND refining and grading a {{#item:530034}}
Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410092}}||
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5211}}
| Lower || {{#item:420030}}||
{{#item:630019}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311274}}
 
{{#item:311274}}
|-
|-
|{{#skill:6001}}
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450185}} ||
{{#item:630041}}
|
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
|Immediately replace {{#item:630018}} once you are able to get and equip it.  It beats a fully enchanted +9{{#item:630018}} through getting the same refine alone.
Best bought from other players as getting it at your current progression point is impossible, it should be relatively cheap as well to get the base weapon.
|-
|-
|Shield
| +9 {{#item:450087}}
|{{#item:460018}}
|
|{{#item:29010}}
|
|Feel free to get once you transition into {{#item:530034}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Garment || {{#item:480124}}||
| +11 {{#item:15348}}
|This will serve as placeholder gear prior to getting Varmundt Manteaus. Refine to +11 if you wish
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| {{#item:480231}}
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#item:630015}}||
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
|
{{#item:310922}}
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:470073}}
|-
|-
|{{#item:480232}}
| +11 {{#item:21050}}
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
|
Only best for {{#skill:6001}} when paired with {{#item:470174}}
|Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK.
Do note that 2H Sword has size penalty
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |Footwear
| +9 {{#item:630018}}
|{{#item:470087}}
|{{#item:311352}}
|{{#item:310609}}
{{#item:311350}}
{{#item:310602}}
 
{{#item:311348}}


{{#item:310599}}
{{#item:311342}}
|{{#item:310609}} is optional because of how expensive it is and proccing it can be annoying. Feel free to get this if you wish to have transition gear prior to getting Varmundt boots.
|First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.
|-
Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.
|{{#item:470073}}
 
|ANY HP / ANY MAX HP
Why not {{#item:530025}}+ Shield?
|Transition gear that can be brought into endgame because when you get this to proc it can effectively double your damage output. Its inconsistency can be off-putting for some though.
|-
|{{#item:470174}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}


{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
Because  all the enchants gain additional benefits if slotted on a 2H Weapon,
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with{{#item:480232}}
|-
|{{#item:470175}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}


{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
and the DPS gain is much better than having a shield.
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
Not the best for {{#skill:6001}} but still pretty good
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Right Accessory
| rowspan="3" | Garment || {{#item:480105}} ||
|{{#item:490054}}OR
|
{{#item:490066}}
 
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
|-
|-
| {{#item:490106}} ||{{#item:310631}}
| +9 {{#item:480018}}
{{#item:310631}}
|
 
|
{{#item:310491}}
|The best Midgame accessory prior to getting {{#item:490302}}.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
| +11 {{#item:20923}}
|{{#item:490055}}OR
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
{{#item:490067}}OR
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
 
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
|-
|-
| {{#item:490107}} ||{{#item:310631}}
| rowspan="3" | Footwear || {{#item:470069}} ||
{{#item:310631}}
|
 
|-
{{#item:310491}}
| +9 {{#item:470020}}
|The best Midgame accessory prior to getting {{#item:490305}}.
|
|}
|
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Late-game/End-game Gears''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
| +11 {{#item:22192}}
!Notes
|{{#item:29010}}AND/OR {{#item:29004}}
|Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Upper || +12 [A] {{#item:400110}} ||
| rowspan="3" | Right Accessory || {{#item:490127}} ||
|Fully upgrading this headgear is still worthwhile, as {{#item:400529}}can get very expensive in terms of time and materials investment.
|
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:400529}}
|{{#item:490019}}
|{{#item:312783}}
|
{{#item:312706}}
|
 
|-
{{#item:4744}}
|{{#item:490121}}
| - Comboes with {{#item:630041}} for {{#skill:6001}} Cooldown Reduction
|
- Beats {{#item:400110}}once comboed with {{#item:630041}} assuming both are fully graded and refine at +12 even WITHOUT enchantments
|Use this once you've replaced Grace set
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410233}}||5% MaxHP / 5% MaxHP
| rowspan="2" | Left Accessory || {{#item:490126}} ||
|
|
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420220}}||+5 Dex / Long Range 7
|{{#item:490120}}
|
|
|Feel free to use once you've gotten Grace set
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears''' ==
|-
|-
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450283}} ||{{#item:312354}}
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
{{#item:312344}}
!Notes
 
{{#item:312339}}
|Best in slot armor. Better than {{#item:450171}} especially vs. Bosses
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
| Upper || {{#item:400110}}||
| {{#skill:6001}}
|You can get the MVP materials from {{#item:50001}}via Daily Hunts/Instances and {{#item:25731}}from EP18 Dungeons onwards. Get it ASAP and refine to at least +9 if able. This is the best in slot headgear for the Ranged Build so feel free to max it whenever you can.
+12 [A] {{#item:530034}}
|-
|{{#item:311453}}
| Middle || {{#item:410092}}||
{{#item:311443}}
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420030}}||
|Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
|-
| rowspan="3" | Armor || {{#item:450177}} ||{{#item:310533}}
{{#item:310508}}


{{#item:311443}}
{{#item:310505}}
|While it is still a good weapon, it is highly outclassed by {{#item:630041}}alone.  
|You can start farming {{#item:1000405}}at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
|-
|-
|{{#skill:6001}}
| {{#item:450206}}
+12 [A] {{#item:630041}}
|{{#item:311155}}
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
{{#item:311100}}
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
 
| - Combos with {{#item:400529}}. Best in slot for {{#skill:6001}} due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.5 to 0.35s.
{{#item:1000718}}OR {{#item:1000717}}
-YOU WILL NEED INSTANT CAST AND AT LEAST 183+ ASPD TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SPAM RATE
|Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than {{#item:450177}}), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as {{#item:450177}}.
 
|-
- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.
| {{#item:450264}}
|{{#item:312065}}
{{#item:312062}}
 
{{#item:312058}}
|This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming {{#item:102567}}. Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.
This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.
|-
| rowspan="3" | Weapon || {{#skill:6001}}
{{#item:530034}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311443}}
 
{{#item:311443}}
| rowspan="2" |Only replace {{#item:630018}} with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted
For {{#skill:6001}}, only get if you wish to go through gradual progression or you happen to stumble to get one for relatively cheap.  


-This is a Two-Handed Weapon, you are unable to equip any shields such as {{#item:460018}}and {{#item:460020}}
Prioritize getting {{#item:630041}}as you only need to refine and grade it, compared to farming enchantment materials AND refining and grading a {{#item:530034}}
|-
|-
| {{#skill:5211}}
| {{#skill:5211}}
+12 [A]{{#item:630019}}
{{#item:630019}}
|{{#item:311453}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311274}}
{{#item:311274}}


{{#item:311274}}
{{#item:311274}}
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Shield
|{{#skill:6001}}
| +12 {{#item:460018}}
{{#item:630041}}
|2x {{#item:29010}}
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
|
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
|Immediately replace {{#item:630018}} once you are able to get and equip it.  It beats a fully enchanted +9{{#item:630018}} through getting the same refine alone.
Best bought from other players as getting it at your current progression point is impossible, it should be relatively cheap as well to get the base weapon.
|-
|Shield
|{{#item:460018}}
|{{#item:29010}}
|Feel free to get once you transition into {{#item:530034}}
|-
| rowspan="4" | Garment || {{#item:480124}}||
|This will serve as placeholder gear prior to getting Varmundt Manteaus. Refine to +11 if you wish
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:460020}}
|{{#item:450266}}
|{{#item:310875}}
|{{#item:312073}}{{#item:312069}}
| - While only marginally better than {{#item:460018}}in terms of damage, the utility this shield gives makes it worthwhile.
{{#item:312056}}OR {{#item:312057}}
|This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming {{#item:102567}}. Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.
This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| {{#item:480231}}
| +12 [A]{{#item:480231}}
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}
{{#item:310922}}
Line 1,200: Line 1,444:
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:470073}}
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:470073}}
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:480232}}
|{{#item:480232}}
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
Only best for {{#skill:6001}} when paired with {{#item:470174}}
Only best for {{#skill:6001}} when paired with {{#item:470174}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |Footwear
| +11 [C]{{#item:470073}}
|
|
|Can highly increase (almost double) your damage output if it procs. If you don't like inconsistency,
|{{#item:470087}}
you may swap out to {{#item:470174}} or {{#item:470175}}  
|{{#item:310609}}
{{#item:310602}}
 
{{#item:310599}}
|{{#item:310609}} is optional because of how expensive it is and proccing it can be annoying. Feel free to get this if you wish to have transition gear prior to getting Varmundt boots.
|-
|
|{{#item:470196}}
|{{#item:312079}}
{{#item:312077}}
 
{{#item:312076}}
|This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming {{#item:102567}}. Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.
This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.
{{#item:312079}}is optional due to MaxHP/MaxSP penalty.
|-
| rowspan="3" |Footwear
|{{#item:470073}}
|ANY HP / ANY MAX HP
|Transition gear that can be brought into endgame because when you get this to proc it can effectively double your damage output. Its inconsistency can be off-putting for some though.
|-
|-
| +12 [A] {{#item:470174}}
|{{#item:470174}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}
{{#item:310922}}


{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY  
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY  
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with{{#item:480232}}
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:480232}}
|-
|-
| +12 [A]{{#item:470175}}
|{{#item:470175}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}
{{#item:310922}}
Line 1,225: Line 1,486:
Not the best for {{#skill:6001}} but still pretty good
Not the best for {{#skill:6001}} but still pretty good
|-
|-
| Right Accessory || {{#item:490302}}||{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
| rowspan="2" |Right Accessory
{{#item:311953}}
|{{#item:490054}}OR
{{#item:490066}}


{{#item:311978}}
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
| rowspan="2" |Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. {{#item:311943}}is best
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
|-
|-
|Left Accessory
| {{#item:490106}} ||{{#item:310631}}
| {{#item:490305}}
{{#item:310631}}
|{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
{{#item:311953}}


{{#item:311978}}
{{#item:310491}}
|}
|Only get if you prefer a slower progression, otherwise purchase {{#item:490328}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
You may also keep this if you wish go to PVP (Battlegrounds/WOE) in the future.
! colspan="4" |
== '''Shadow Gear / Costume Stones''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
!Notes
|-
| Upper || {{#item:1000297}}||
|Up to +5% Ranged per level of  {{#skill:397}}
|-
| Middle || {{#item:25491}}
|
|
|Combos with {{#item:25493}} to give +10% Ranged
|{{#item:490328}}
|{{#item:312087}}
{{#item:312084}}
 
{{#item:312050}}
|The best Midgame accessory prior to getting {{#item:490302}}.
Requires purchasing from other players or partially completing Episode 20 to purchase it yourself.
This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:1000865}}
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
|
|{{#item:490055}}OR
|Combo with {{#item:25493}}to give +15% vs. all Element
{{#item:490067}}OR
|-
 
|Garment
OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING
|{{#item:25493}}
|{{#item:310199}} above OR {{#item:310214}}above
|
{{#item:310234}} above OR {{#item:310219}}above
| Required for {{#item:25491}}combo. and {{#item:1000865}}
|Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
|-
| {{#item:490107}} ||{{#item:310631}}
{{#item:310631}}
 
{{#item:310491}}
|Only get if you prefer a slower progression, otherwise purchase {{#item:490327}}
You may also keep this if you wish go to PVP (Battlegrounds/WOE) in the future.
|-
|-
|Dual
|{{#item:1001055}}
|
|
| +5 POW
|{{#item:490327}}
|{{#item:312087}}
{{#item:312084}}
 
{{#item:312054}}
|The best Midgame accessory prior to getting {{#item:490305}}.
Requires purchasing from other players or partially completing Episode 20 to purchase it yourself.
This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Late-game/End-game Transition Gears''' ==
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Armor || +10 {{#item:24679}}|| rowspan="11" |Ranged +5% or ANY
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
POW 5 (Priority)
!Notes
|Increases damage dealt. Combos with {{#item:24680}}to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.
Interchangeable with {{#item:24764}}
|-
|-
| + 10{{#item:24764}}
| rowspan="2" | Upper || +12 [A] {{#item:400110}} ||
|Double Lord Bearer's combo deals more damage compared to {{#item:24679}} combo, albeit you lose out on knockback immunity from the {{#item:24679}}combo
|Fully upgrading this headgear is still worthwhile, as {{#item:400529}}can get very expensive in terms of time and materials investment.
|-
|-
|Weapon
| +12 [A] {{#item:400529}}
| +10 {{#item:24686}}
|{{#item:312783}}
|Added Leech effect at +10 refine use this if you want more sustain over the damage of  {{#item:24734}}
{{#item:312706}}
 
{{#item:4744}}
| - Comboes with {{#item:630041}} for {{#skill:6001}} Cooldown Reduction
- Beats {{#item:400110}}once comboed with {{#item:630041}} assuming both are fully graded and refine at +12 even WITHOUT enchantments
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:410233}}||5% MaxHP / 5% MaxHP
|
|
| +10 {{#item:24734}}
|More damage.
|-
|Shield
| +10 {{#item:24685}}
|Added Leech effect at +10 refine use this if you want more sustain over the damage of  {{#item:24735}}
|-
|-
| Lower || {{#item:420220}}||+5 Dex / Long Range 7
|
|
| +10 {{#item:24735}}
|More damage.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| rowspan="2" | Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450283}} ||{{#item:312354}}
| +10 {{#item:24680}}
{{#item:312344}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24763}}
 
{{#item:312339}}
|Best standalone armor in terms of damage while building up on your {{#item:450171}}.
Much preferred to be obtained through the player market, or partying up with other people in Depth 1 for its materials
|-
|-
| +10 {{#item:24763}}
| +12 [A] {{#item:450171}}
|Combos with {{#item:24764}}
|{{#item:310682}}
{{#item:310732}}OR {{#item:310744}}
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|Constellation Tower Gear.
The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance.
Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.
 
If you wish to future-proof your gear in exchange of a bit of a damage loss, immediately go for this armor instead
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Right Accessory || +10 {{#item:24766}}
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
|Combos with {{#item:24765}}to further increase HP and damage; enables Endure status permanent at the cost of HP penalty at +9 of both.
| {{#skill:6001}}
Refine to +10 both pieces to remove HP Penalty
+12 [A] {{#item:530034}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311443}}


Interchangeable with {{#item:24681}}
{{#item:311443}}
|While it is still a good weapon, it is highly outclassed by {{#item:630041}}alone.
|-
|-
| +10 {{#item:24339}}
|{{#skill:6001}}
|With the coming of {{#item:400529}}and {{#item:630041}}, you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on {{#skill:6001}}. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.
+12 [A] {{#item:630041}}
|-
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
| +10 {{#item:24765}}
| - Combos with {{#item:400529}}. Best in slot for {{#skill:6001}} due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.5 to 0.35s.
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24682}}
-YOU WILL NEED INSTANT CAST AND AT LEAST 183+ ASPD TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SPAM RATE
 
- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.
 
-This is a Two-Handed Weapon, you are unable to equip any shields such as {{#item:460018}}and {{#item:460020}}
|-
|-
| +10 {{#item:24340}}
| {{#skill:5211}}
+12 [A]{{#item:630019}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311274}}
 
{{#item:311274}}
|
|
|With the coming of {{#item:400529}}and {{#item:630041}}, you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on {{#skill:6001}}. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |
| rowspan="2" |Shield
=== Alternative ===
| +12 {{#item:460018}}
|-
|2x {{#item:29010}}
|Upper
|{{#item:1000297}}
|
|
|Up to +5% Ranged per level of  {{#skill:397}}
|-
|-
|Middle
| +12 [A] {{#item:460020}}
|{{#item:1000611}}
|{{#item:310875}}
|
| - While only marginally better than {{#item:460018}}in terms of damage, the utility this shield gives makes it worthwhile.
|Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10  {{#skill:2010}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| +12 [A]{{#item:480231}}
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:311881}}OR ANY
{{#item:310922}}
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:470073}}
|-
|-
|Lower
| +12 [A] {{#item:480232}}
|{{#item:25228}}OR ANY
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
|
Only best for {{#skill:6001}} when paired with {{#item:470174}}
|If you're using {{#item:470073}}, you may use any low stone for utility or more damage.
I chose {{#item:25228}}so you won't have to bring {{#item:601}}for convenience.
|-
|-
|Garment
| rowspan="3" |Footwear
|{{#item:25067}}
| +11 [C]{{#item:470073}}
|
|
|If you're using {{#item:470073}}and want to remove FCT.
|Can highly increase (almost double) your damage output if it procs. If you don't like inconsistency,
you may swap out to {{#item:470174}} or {{#item:470175}}  
|-
|-
|Dual
| +12 [A] {{#item:470174}}
|{{#item:1001055}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
|
{{#item:310922}}
| +5 POW
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|More niche equipment for {{#skill:6001}}. Best used with {{#item:480232}}
|-
|-
|Weapon
| +12 [A]{{#item:470175}}
| +10 {{#item:24792}}
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:312189}}
{{#item:310922}}
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}}  
 
| rowspan="2" |Can function independently by themselves to provide more damage. {{#item:4724}}is preferred to aim towards VCT Instant cast via stats [(Int+2Dex)=530]
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)
Not the best for {{#skill:6001}} but still pretty good
|-
|-
|Shield
| Right Accessory || {{#item:490302}}||{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
| +10 {{#item:24793}}
{{#item:311953}}
|-
 
|Armor
{{#item:311978}}
| +10 {{#item:24800}}
| rowspan="2" |Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. {{#item:311943}}is best
| rowspan="4" |{{#item:312302}}
but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max
{{#item:312189}}
|Combos with {{#item:24793}}and {{#item:24801}} to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9
If all Master Shadow pieces are equipped, gives 20% magical and physical RESISTANCE pierce by 20%
|-
|Footwear
| +10 {{#item:24801}}
|Required for {{#item:24800}}combo
|-
|Right Accessory
| +10 {{#item:24802}}
|Combos with {{#item:24803}}and {{#item:24792}}to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9
|-
|-
|Left Accessory
|Left Accessory
| +10 {{#item:24803}}
| {{#item:490305}}
|Required for  {{#item:24802}}combo
|{{#item:311943}}OR ANY
{{#item:311953}}
 
{{#item:311978}}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''Final Endgame Gear''' ==
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
=== NOTES: ===
!Notes
> While Blue Shadows are better, the Master Shadow set is also good if you wish to focus on  {{#skill:6001}} as it is relatively cheaper to max out their stats compared to Blue Shadows where you require lapine enchanting.
|-
|Upper
| +12 [A] {{#item:400529}}
|{{#item:312783}}
{{#item:312706}}


> The costume stones shown here is for when you're using {{#item:470073}}
{{#item:4744}}
|}
| - Comboes with {{#item:630041}} for {{#skill:6001}} Cooldown Reduction
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
- Beats {{#item:400110}}once comboed with {{#item:630041}} assuming both are fully graded and refine at +12 even WITHOUT enchantments
! colspan="3" |
== '''Stats / Traits''' ==
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
| Middle || {{#item:410233}}||5% MaxHP / 5% MaxHP
|
|-
|-
! Stats !! Allocation !! Notes
| Lower || {{#item:420220}}||+5 Dex / Long Range 7
|
|-
|-
| STR || 100-120 ||One of your main damage stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items.
| Armor || +12 [A] {{#item:450171}} ||{{#item:310682}}
{{#item:310732}}
 
{{#item:4744}}
|While it's not as good on its own, the combo from  {{#item:313015}}of {{#item:480350}} and {{#item:312991}} from {{#item:490484}}turns it into a powerhouse.
Replace {{#item:450283}}once you have the combos online.
|-
|-
| AGI || 70-110
| rowspan="2" |Weapon
|Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage. Prioritize this last as ASPD is prioritized less in the early game. Once you hit the late game, you need to hit at least 183 ASPD to maximize {{#skill:6001}}
|{{#skill:6001}}
+12 [A] {{#item:630041}}
|ANY BIOSPHERE GEM
ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL
| - Combos with {{#item:400529}}. Best in slot for {{#skill:6001}} due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.5 to 0.35s.
-YOU WILL NEED INSTANT CAST AND AT LEAST 183+ ASPD TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SPAM RATE
 
- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.
|-
|-
| VIT || 120-130
| {{#skill:5211}}
|Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
+12 [A]{{#item:630019}}
|{{#item:311453}}
{{#item:311274}}
 
{{#item:311274}}
|
|-
|-
|INT
|Shield
|100-120
| colspan="3" | N/A
|Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it. This stat is also included for cast time reduction via stats (Int+Dex(2)=530)
|-
|-
|DEX
|Garment
|100-120
| +12 [A] {{#item:480350}}
|Increases your HIT rate. {{#skill:6001}} CAN miss so keep that in mind. This is also the main stat for cast time reduction via stats. In the late game you'll need to reach instant cast time to maximize {{#skill:6001}}.
|{{#item:313015}}
In the early game you may prioritize this for smoother movement / kiting.
{{#item:312538}}
 
{{#item:312513}}
|Arguably the best gear in the game thanks to {{#item:313015}}and {{#item:312538}} enchants and combo with {{#item:490484}}.  
HOWEVER, fully enchanting this may cost you upwards of more than 7b+ assuming you only buy through the market. Farming the materials for the enchant may take hundreds of hours of game time, and as such, take your time.
Replace {{#item:480231}}once you have {{#item:490484}}with {{#item:312989}}onwards
|-
|-
|LUK
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
|1
| +11 [C]{{#item:470073}}
|No need LUK as your skills cannot crit.
|
|Can highly increase (almost double) your damage output if it procs. If you don't like inconsistency, or would prefer dealing consistent damage when farming, you may swap out to {{#item:470174}}
|-
|-
!Trait
| +12 [A] {{#item:470174}}
! Allocation
|{{#item:311881}} OR ANY
!Notes
{{#item:310922}}
 
{{#item:4724}}or {{#item:4744}} or ANY
|Best in slot boots for more consistent damage especially thanks to its size damage modifier and MaxHP modifiers.
|-
|-
|POW
| Right Accessory || {{#item:490133}}OR
| 100
{{#item:490132}}
|Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.  
|{{#item:313028}}
{{#item:310701}}
 
{{#item:310701}}
|If you prefer the best damage output for {{#skill:6001}}, get {{#item:490133}}, if you happen to have a {{#item:490132}} you may also use that.
The damage difference is relatively marginal (1%).
|-
|-
| STA || Leftover
|Left Accessory
|Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
| {{#item:490484}}
|-
|{{#item:312991}}
|WIS
{{#item:312981}}
| Leftover
|Combos with the refine level of {{#item:480350}}and {{#item:450171}} Slot 2 Enchant {{#item:310682}}.
|Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
Feel free to replace {{#item:490305}} once you have {{#item:312989}}
|-
 
|SPL
If your {{#item:490305}} has {{#item:311942}} or {{#item:311943}}, replace it at {{#item:312991}}
|0
|You don't deal magic damage sadly.
|-
|CON
|100
|Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here after maxing out POW
|-
|CRT
|0
|You don't need CRT as it is mainly for critical based builds. Feel free to put leftover points here if you wish to get a non-significant damage boost
|}
|}
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
! colspan="4" |
== '''Skill Tree''' ==
== '''Shadow Gear / Costume Stones''' ==
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
! Position !! Gear !! Enchant
!Notes
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Swordman[[File:Skillranged1.png|center|frameless|1052x1052px]]
| Upper || {{#item:1001939}}||
|Up to +10% Ranged from per level of  {{#skill:2007}} ; Combos with {{#item:1001948}} to give  up to +15% all size from per 2 level of {{#skill:5210}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
| Middle || {{#item:1001940}}
|
|Combos with {{#item:1001948}} to give +5% MaxHP and +10% {{#skill:6001}} damage
|-
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:7}} gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
| Lower || {{#item:1000376}}
|
| +3% Ranged Damage ; Combo with {{#item:1000523}}to give +2% Ranged Damage
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Lord Knight[[File:Skillranged2.png|center|frameless|1053x1053px]]
|Garment
|{{#item:1001948}}
|
| Required for {{#item:1001939}}combo. and {{#item:1001940}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|Dual
|{{#item:1000523}}
|
| +4% Ranged Damage
|-
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:357}} is the only buff you can use for the build, feel free to allocate your points on anything else, even on the Swordman tree if you feel like it.
| rowspan="2" | Armor || +10 {{#item:24679}}|| rowspan="2" |Ranged +5% or ANY
POW 5 (Priority)
|Increases damage dealt. Combos with {{#item:24680}}to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.
Interchangeable with {{#item:24764}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Rune Knight[[File:Skillranged3.png|center|frameless|1030x1030px]]
| + 10{{#item:24764}}
|Double Lord Bearer's combo deals more damage compared to {{#item:24679}} combo, albeit you lose out on knockback immunity from the {{#item:24679}}combo
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|Weapon
| +10 {{#item:24792}}
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:312189}}
{{#item:4724}}
 
or
 
{{#item:4744}}
| rowspan="2" |{{#item:4724}}if you want to aim towards VCT Instant cast via stats [(Int+2Dex)=530]
{{#item:4744}} if you prefer more damage and HP for {{#skill:6001}}
|-
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:2008}} and {{#skill:5004}} does NOT scale with STR. It mainly scales with MaxHP/Current HP. If you are still leveling, prioritize VIT first and INT/DEX for smoother leveling
|Shield
| +10 {{#item:24793}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Dragon Knight[[File:Skillranged4.png|center|frameless|1041x1041px]]
| rowspan="2" |Footwear
| +10 {{#item:24680}}
| rowspan="6" |Ranged +5% or ANY
POW 5 (Priority)
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24763}}
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
| +10 {{#item:24763}}
|Combos with {{#item:24764}}
|-
|-
| colspan="3" | - If you want to opt out of '''{{#skill:5211}}''', you may max out {{#skill:5207}} instead.
| rowspan="2" | Right Accessory || +10 {{#item:24766}}
- '''{{#skill:5201}}''' is used for AP recovery to recover AP outside of healer
|Combos with {{#item:24765}}to further increase HP and damage; enables Endure status permanent at the cost of HP penalty at +9 of both.
|}
Refine to +10 both pieces to remove HP Penalty
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! colspan="3" |
Interchangeable with {{#item:24681}}
== '''CARDS''' ==
|-
|-
! Position !! Gear
| +10 {{#item:24339}}
!Notes
|With  {{#item:400529}}and {{#item:630041}}, you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on {{#skill:6001}}. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.
|-
|-
| Upper || {{#item:300174}}
| rowspan="2" |Left Accessory
| +10% MaxHP. Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
| +10 {{#item:24765}}
|Interchangeable with {{#item:24682}}
|-
|-
| Middle || {{#item:300174}}
| +10 {{#item:24340}}
| +10% MaxHP. Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
|With  {{#item:400529}}and {{#item:630041}}, you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on {{#skill:6001}}. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Armor || {{#item:4392}}
| colspan="4" |
|Combo with {{#item:300270}}
=== Alternatives / Utility ===
|-
|-
|{{#item:300376}}
|Upper
| +100 Def, +50 RES
|{{#item:1000297}}
If below +12: -30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK
|
 
|Up to +5% Ranged per level of  {{#skill:397}}
If +12 or above: +30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK
 
Only use if armor is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
|Middle
| {{#item:27361}}
|{{#item:1000611}}
| +30% vs Medium and Large
|
|Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10  {{#skill:2010}}
|-
|-
|{{#item:4608}}
|Lower
| +15 ATK, +20% vs. Medium and Large; IF COMBO with {{#item:4609}}: gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large
|{{#item:25228}}OR ANY
|-
|
| {{#item:300264}}
|If you're using {{#item:470073}}, you may use any low stone for utility or more damage.
| +5% ATK; +10% Ranged if on 2H Spear; +2% Ranged per 3 refine; +3% Ranged per 3 refine and if Base Level 200.
I chose {{#item:25228}}so you won't have to bring {{#item:601}}for convenience.
Performs as much and scales better than {{#item:27361}} if at +12 Refine above
|-
|-
|Garment
| rowspan="2" |Shield
|{{#item:25067}}
|{{#item:300235}}
|
| +10% MaxSP; +1%MaxHP per refine
|If you're using {{#item:470073}}and want to remove FCT.
|-
|-
|{{#item:4609}}
|Dual
| +20 DEF, -25% damage taken vs Medium and Large; IF COMBO with {{#item:4608}} gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large
|{{#item:1001055}}
|-
|
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| +5 POW
| {{#item:300270}}
|-
| Combo with {{#item:4392}}
|Weapon
+10% Ranged; +15% Ranged per 40 base DEX if combo and base level 200
| +10 {{#item:24686}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Ranged +5% or ANY
| {{#item:300426}}
POW 5 (Priority)
| +10% damage taken vs Neutral Element; +5% Ranged; +4% ranged per 2 refine
| rowspan="2" |If you need more sustain.
|-
|-
|Footwear
|Shield
|{{#item:300091}}
| +10 {{#item:24685}}
|<nowiki>+2 Dex; +10% MaxHP and 10% MaxSP</nowiki>
|-
|-
|Armor
| Right Accessory || {{#item:300077}}
| +10 {{#item:24800}}
| +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP
| rowspan="4" |{{#item:312302}}
|-
{{#item:312189}}
|Left Accessory
|Combos with {{#item:24793}}and {{#item:24801}} to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9
| {{#item:300077}}
If all Master Shadow pieces are equipped, gives 20% magical and physical RESISTANCE pierce by 20%
| +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP
|-
|Footwear
| +10 {{#item:24801}}
|Required for {{#item:24800}}combo
|-
|Right Accessory
| +10 {{#item:24802}}
|Combos with {{#item:24803}}and {{#item:24792}}to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9
|-
|Left Accessory
| +10 {{#item:24803}}
|Required for  {{#item:24802}}combo
|-
| colspan="4" |
=== NOTES: ===
> While Blue Shadows are better, the Master Shadow set is also good if you wish to focus on  {{#skill:6001}} as it is relatively cheaper to max out their stats compared to Blue Shadows where you require lapine enchanting.
 
> The costume stones shown here is for when you're using {{#item:470073}}
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''Stats / Traits''' ==
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
|-
! Stats !! Allocation !! Notes
|-
| STR || 100-120 ||One of your main damage stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items.
|-
| AGI || 70-110
|Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage. Prioritize this last as ASPD is prioritized less in the early game. Once you hit the late game, you need to hit at least 183 ASPD to maximize {{#skill:6001}}
|-
| VIT || 120-130
|Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
|-
|INT
|100-120
|Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it. This stat is also included for cast time reduction via stats (Int+Dex(2)=530)
|-
|DEX
|100-120
|Increases your HIT rate. {{#skill:6001}} CAN miss so keep that in mind. This is also the main stat for cast time reduction via stats. In the late game you'll need to reach instant cast time to maximize {{#skill:6001}}.
In the early game you may prioritize this for smoother movement / kiting.
|-
|LUK
|1
|No need LUK as your skills cannot crit.
|-
!Trait
! Allocation
!Notes
|-
|POW
| 110
|Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.
|-
| STA || Leftover
|Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
|-
|WIS
| Leftover
|Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
|-
|SPL
|0
|You don't deal magic damage sadly.
|-
|CON
|110
|Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here after maxing out POW
|-
|CRT
|0
|You don't need CRT as it is mainly for critical based builds. Feel free to put leftover points here if you wish to get a non-significant damage boost
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="3" |
== '''Skill Tree''' ==
|-
! colspan="3" |Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
|-
! colspan="3" |Swordman[[File:Skillranged1.png|center|frameless|1052x1052px]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:7}} gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
|-
! colspan="3" |Lord Knight[[File:Skillranged2.png|center|frameless|1053x1053px]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:357}} is the only buff you can use for the build, feel free to allocate your points on anything else, even on the Swordman tree if you feel like it.
|-
! colspan="3" |Rune Knight[[File:Skillranged3.png|center|frameless|1030x1030px]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|-
| colspan="3" | - {{#skill:2008}} and {{#skill:5004}} does NOT scale with STR. It mainly scales with MaxHP/Current HP. If you are still leveling, prioritize VIT first and INT/DEX for smoother leveling
|-
! colspan="3" |Dragon Knight[[File:Skillranged4.png|center|frameless|1041x1041px]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Notes
|-
| colspan="3" | - If you want to opt out of '''{{#skill:5211}}''', you may max out {{#skill:5207}} instead.
- '''{{#skill:5201}}''' is used for AP recovery to recover AP outside of healer
|}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="4" |
== '''CARDS''' ==
|-
! Position !! Gear
!Effect
!Notes
|-
| Upper || {{#item:300174}}
| +10% MaxHP.
|Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
|-
| Middle || {{#item:300174}}
| +10% MaxHP.
|Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
|-
| rowspan="2" | Armor || {{#item:4392}}
|
|Combo with {{#item:300270}}
Best card combo if you prefer a power-spike pretty early in the game.
Also best used prior to getting {{#item:300376}} +12 bonus.
|-
|{{#item:300376}}
| +100 Def, +50 RES
If below +12: -30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK
 
If +12 or above:  +30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK
|Use this card if you prefer more survivability.
Only use if armor is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats.
|-
|
|{{#item:4493}}
| +50% MaxHP ; -50% Def and MDEF. +25% MaxHP if Armor is +15
|Budget variant of {{#item:4302}}.
This is better than {{#item:300376}} for dealing damage, but you'll be taking more damage due to your DEF and MDEF being halved.
This card gets more value if you have your armor at +15.
|-
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4302}}
| +100% MaxHP ; -50% Def and MDEF.
|The BiS armor card for {{#skill:6001}}. Gives you a lot of HP (and damage thanks to HP Scaling).
You can mitigate the penalty of halved DEF and MDEF by using {{#item:23204}}
|-
| rowspan="3" |Weapon
| {{#item:27361}}
| +30% vs Medium and Large
|Your main card for Size Modifier as most relevant mobs you'll encounter are Medium and Large sized. When in doubt, slot in 2 of these if you don't want to think much on card choices for weapons
|-
| {{#item:300264}}
| +5% ATK; +10% Ranged if on 2H Spear; +2% Ranged per 3 refine; +3% Ranged per 3 refine and if Base Level 200.
|Pretty strong early-mid game option for weapon card. As you progress your gear however, you will end up with high amounts of ranged attack modifier where slotting in  {{#item:27361}}and/or {{#item:4140}}becomes the better choice.
|-
|{{#item:4140}}
| +25% vs. Boss
|Use this if you're going up against Boss Protocol Monsters. This is especially relevant in the following zones:
Garden of Time; Forgotten Time Zone; Varmundt Biosphere Depth 1 and Depth 2; MVPs/Instances
|-
|
|{{#item:4608}}
| +15 ATK, +20% vs. Medium and Large; IF COMBO with {{#item:4609}}: gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large
|Only use if you have a shield in your build; otherwise just use {{#item:27361}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Shield
|{{#item:300235}}
| +10% MaxSP; +1%MaxHP per refine
| rowspan="2" |Only applicable if you have a shield in your build; otherwise feel free to skip this.
|-
|{{#item:4609}}
| +20 DEF, -25% damage taken vs Medium and Large; IF COMBO with {{#item:4608}} gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large
|-
| rowspan="2" |Garment
| {{#item:300270}}
| Combo with {{#item:4392}}
+10% Ranged; +15% Ranged per 40 base DEX if combo and base level 200
|Best card combo if you prefer a power-spike pretty early in the game.
Also best used prior to getting {{#item:300376}} +12 bonus.
|-
| {{#item:300426}}
| +10% damage taken vs Normal class; +5% Ranged; +4% ranged per 2 refine
|This is the non-MVP damage card you'll use once you have {{#item:300376}}online.
Take care of its increased damage taken penalty, though you can mitigate it with Eden consumables.
|-
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:4679}}
| +2 ASPD
+15% Racial Modifer
Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS
Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS
|Your best in slot Garment card in terms of utility.
The additional stats allow you swap out {{#item:24339}}combo with other shadows such as {{#item:24765}}or {{#item:24681}}which gives you more flexible choices for shadow gears.
|-
|
|OTHER {{#icon:31488}} BIO5 MVP Cards
(e.g. {{#item:4671}}{{#item:4682}}, etc)
|Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS
Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS
|An alternative to {{#item:4679}}.
Due to {{#skill:6001}} being a very popular build, {{#item:4679}}is a lot more heavily priced than other Bio 5 MVP cards.
 
If you wish to enjoy the benefits of {{#item:4679}}for a cheaper price; but deals less damage, use other BIO5 MVP Cards instead.
|-
|
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:300473}}
| +30% Ranged Damage
+5% Ranged damage per 3 refine
+10% Boss modifier if compounded on Level 2 Armor
|Your best in slot Garment card in terms of damage.
This will give you LOADS damage, and is much better than {{#item:4679}}for dealing damage, however it doesn't offer you the same flexibility the former would.
 
As such, the trade off for this is you'll be stuck on {{#item:24339}}and  {{#item:24340}}for your instant cast requirement unless you invest in +20 Genetic Stat Food.
|-
| rowspan="3" |Footwear
|{{#item:300091}}
|<nowiki>+2 Dex; +10% MaxHP and 10% MaxSP</nowiki>
|Additional HP/SP for HP scaling and +2 Dex for instant cast
|-
|{{#item:4381}}
| +1 Vit; +10% MaxHP
|A more budget-friendly alternative for footwear, much more manageable to farm solo as well.
|-
|{{#icon:31488}}{{#item:27150}}
| +1000 MaxHP; +200 MaxSP
Refine +12 = +15% MaxHP; +15%MaxSP
|Your BiS for footgear. There is no other card that gives more than 10% MaxHP and MaxSP other than this card.
You may want prioritize this last for if ever you have no more upgrade options.
|-
| rowspan="2" | Right Accessory || {{#item:300077}}
| +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP
|Grants additional stats for instant cast and MaxHP. A solid choice especially for accessory cards.
|-
|{{#item:300468}}
| +15% Ranged Damage; -15 Crit if  ≥ 90 LUK
|Get if you prefer more raw damage. The penalty is negligible as {{#skill:6001}} does not crit.
|-
|Left Accessory
| {{#item:300077}}
| +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP
|Grants additional stats for instant cast and MaxHP. A solid choice especially for accessory cards.
|}
|}
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| {{#mob:1039}}  
| {{#mob:1039}}  
|If you prefer +5% Ranged and +7% MaxSP
|If you prefer +5% Ranged and +7% MaxSP
|-
|{{#mob:1219}}
|If you prefer +5% Boss modifier.
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 11:03, 8 June 2025

Introduction

Dragon Knight is the 4th job variant of Knight branch, specializing in dealing large amounts of damage while being tanky enough to not instantly die. It is currently one of the best damage dealers in the game and its simple gameplay makes it engaging for both fresh and veterans alike.

Pros Cons Neutral
  • Top-tier damage (Top 3 among all jobs)
  • Most of the time is less dependent on VCT and FCT compared to other jobs
  • Versatile
  • Above average HP and tankiness
  • Higher base movement speed and increased weight capacity thanks to mount
  • Simple gameplay
  • Sustainability is dependent on consumables (Potions)
  • Below Average Flee, you are less likely to dodge and have to eat the damage
  • Gear-dependent
  • No party utility outside of damage
  • Only shines best in late/endgame
 Moderate upkeep to deal full damage (Runes)

Stats and Traits

This is a rundown on what each Stat and Trait does for Dragon Knight and its builds. If you wish to know certain stat allocations, please refer to Build Paths below.

Stats Notes
STR Main Damage Stat; Additional Weight Your primary stat. It affects your melee damage output the most, also useful for carrying more items
AGI Attack Speed + Flee Mainly used to increase attack speed. Also increases the potency of ASPD consumables. Such as Berserk Potion, Enrich Celermine, etc.
VIT Max HP; DEF and MDEF Makes you tankier and increases healing potency of consumables, it also decreases your chance to be hit by certain status effects.
INT Max SP; Casting Time, MDEF Mainly for you to be able to cast your skills more before using consumables. This also affects your casting time mainly used for Dragonic Breath.
DEX Ranged ATK, HIT, MATK, Casting Time Increases your HIT rate. Primary stat for Dragonic Breath as it increases your ranged damage and lowers cast time more than INT
LUK Critical HIT, ATK, MATK, Perfect Dodge Mainly used to increase Critical Chance. It is the primary stat for Critical Hit builds
Trait Notes
POW ATK and P. ATK Your main trait; all of your 4th Job Skills scale with POW
STA RES Get this if you wish to be more resistant to Physical Damage. If you have access to Parry, you may skip out on this.
WIS MRES Get this if you wish to be more resistant to Magical Damage. This is usually more preferred as you have less MDEF than DEF.
SPL MATK and S. MATK Primary trait of Magic builds. DKs have no magic build so we skip this.
CON R HIT, FLEE, P. ATK Mainly used to increase your P. ATK. This is a tertiary trait for Critical Hit builds and secondary trait for Dragonic Breath.
CRT H. Plus and C. Rate Increases 140% BASE Critical Damage Modifier; 1 C. Rate = +1% Critical Damage, Secondary Trait for Critical Builds

Skills

This will cover relevant skills mainly used for Leveling and staples skills used up to 4th jobs.

1st Job - Swordsman
7.png Magnum Break - Your main AoE skill during your 1st job phase. Allows you to deal ADDITIONAL 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. Highly used in endgame to boost damage vs. bosses
8.png Endure - Ignore stagger/hitstun from normal attacks for 7 normal attacks. Increase MDEF based on skill level.

2nd Job - Knight / Lord Knight
60.png Two-Hand Quicken - Increases CRI, ASPD%, Scaling ASPD, HIT for 5 minutes. (Requires Two-Handed Sword)
356.png Parry - Enable up to 50% chance of blocking physical damage (Requires Two-Handed Sword)
63.png Riding - Enable Mounting (Peco-peco)
64.png Cavalry Mastery - Remove ASPD penalty from mounting
355.png Aura Blade - Buffs damage based on Base Level
357.png Concentration - Increase ATK and Hit; reduces your DEF; receive Endure Level 1
1001.png Charge Attack - 14 cell targeted gapcloser

3rd Job - Rune Knight
2010.png Rune Mastery - Enable craft and use of Runestones. The potency and crafting chance of runes scale with Rune Mastery Level.
2001.png Enchant Blade - Increase Auto Attack damage; bonus also increase with MATK and INT
2007.png Dragon Training - Same as 63.png Riding and 64.png Cavalry Mastery but with a Dragon. Required for mounting from 3rd job onward


Skills to use for Leveling

Ranged Build (6001.png Dragonic Breath + 5211.png Madness Crusher)

2008.png Dragon Breath - 9x9 Ground Target AoE Fire Element
5004.png Dragon Breath Water - 9x9 Ground Target AoE Water Element

Critical Hit Build (5208.png Hack and Slasher + 5201.png Servant Weapon + 5213.png Storm Slash)

2005.png Wind Cutter - 7x7 AOE [Lv5] Ignores Defense when using 2 Sword around yourself.
2006.png Ignition Break - 9x9 AOE Critical Skill around yourself.
2002.png Sonic Wave - Single Target Critical Skill .

4th Job - Dragon Knight

5207.png Two Handed Defense - Reduces damage taken when using 2-Hand weapons

5212.png Vigor - Uses AP to give 2 types of buffs:

1st: Drastically Increase Auto-attack damage

2nd: Increase damage vs. Demi-Human and Angel race up to 100% (This applies to skills as well). Highly useful for certain areas such as Biosphere Temple


Critical Hit Build (5208.png Hack and Slasher + 5201.png Servant Weapon + 5213.png Storm Slash)


5213.png Storm Slash - Single Target Critical Skill; has a chance to double damage when used with 12731.png Turisus Runestone (12731)

5208.png Hack and Slasher - Targetted 7x7 AOE Critical Skill.


5201.png Servant Weapon - Summons swords that deal additional damage while auto-attacking this skill can crit.

5203.png Servant Weapon - Sign - Shoots a 5201.png Servant Weapon at an enemy to mark them as a 5205.png Servant Weapon - Demolition and 5204.png Servant Weapon - Phantom

5205.png Servant Weapon - Demolition - Uses all 5201.png Servant Weapon to hit targets marked by 5203.png Servant Weapon - Sign around you in a 13x13 AOE (Can deal critical damage)

5204.png Servant Weapon - Phantom - Gapcloser that hits all targets marked by 5203.png Servant Weapon - Sign and the 5x5 area around the targets hits (Can deal critical damage)


Ranged Build (6001.png Dragonic Breath + 5211.png Madness Crusher)

5206.png Charging Pierce - Gives a charge stack for each use of a ranged, non-6001.png Dragonic Breath skill, mainly 5211.png Madness Crusher. Doubles the damage of the skill used at the 10th.

5211.png Madness Crusher - 7x7 AOE Ranged Skill (Requires 2H Weapon)

6001.png Dragonic Breath- 9x9 AOE ranged skill that also scales well with HP and SP.

5210.png Dragonic Aura - AOE ranged skill that inflicts big damage and greatly buffs 6001.png Dragonic Breath, and 2008.png Dragon Breath + 5004.png Dragon Breath Water

Leveling

Here is a step-by-step leveling guide, do note that this is not the only way to progress levels early game. Feel free to use this as reference to leveling your first Dragon Knight.


Here is the full, unedited VOD for the text leveling guide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF7KcOLxWyM&feature=youtu.be

Level 1-200

  1. Complete the tutorial up until you get 7803.png Novice Battle Manual (7803) , this will allow you to get up to 2x the EXP gain for both Base and Job levels; HOWEVER, you can only use it during levels 1-40. We will use this later to entirely skip the Rebirth process and speed up the rest of the leveling process.
  2. Job change into Swordsman via the Job Master in Main Office (@go office_. Remember to allocate your stats mainly onto STR and DEX first and equip the 20307.png C. Beginner Cap (20307) to get +1000HP, 20 HIT and +200SP
  3. Proceed to Warper then go to Prontera Culvert (Dungeons > Culvert), kill the mobs there until you reach level 10 to be able to join the Eden Group at @go Eden. If you find the mobs inside the dungeon hard, exit to the portal and hit the mobs there instead.
  4. Level up your 7.png Magnum Break, as this will be our main skill to level early.
  5. Proceed to Eden Paradise (type @go Eden). Then talk to the Purple Haired NPC named Lime Evenor. This will allow you have access to Eden Quests, Eden Starter Gear, and the Eden Vending Machine that we will use all throughout our time in the game.
  6. Move to the upper right portal then go to the portal with "Paradise Equipment". This equipment will suffice for leveling from 1-200, or even up to 240+ if you're dedicated enough.
  7. Talk to the hatted, blonde haired npc named Lucy to gethttps://muhro.eu/flux/data/zrenderer_cache/item/icon/24687.png Paradise Shadow Weapon (24687) + other Paradise Shadow Gear, a secondary set of gear that gives additional stats outside of the usual gear.
  8. Talk to the brown haired npc named Lothaire to get your starter gear, 500032.png Paradise Sword (500032) and the Paradise Physical Armor Set, 400137.png Paradise Cap (400137) , etc.
  9. Proceed to level to Base Lvl 45 in Sunken Ship (Dungeons > Sunken Ship). Hit all the mobs there up until Lvl 45.
  10. Once you're at level 45, select "Take All" from the 40~69 Board in Eden for the Pirate Skeleton Quest. This will give us 25223.png Eden Coin (25223) that we will use to purchase consumables on the Eden Vending Machine.
  11. Keep doing the quest up until you are Job Lvl 50, then change to Knight.
  12. Go back to Paradise Equipment talk to the golden haired man named Labraham then get the 600020.png Paradise Knight Two-Handed Sword (600020) . We will be using 1001.png Charge Attack, 7.png Magnum Break 62.png Bowling Bash for Leveling.
  13. Keep repeating the Pirate Skeleton Quest up until you get Base Lvl 85.
  14. Once you're Base Level 85, take all the quest in the 70~99 Board in Eden, then proceed to Einbech Dungeon (Dungeons > Einbech Dungeon) to kill Pitman up until you get 15 7318.png Old Pick (7318) . We will need this to turn the quest that will give us our next weapon at Level 100. I highly recommend turning in this quest at least once before proceeding to the next step.
  15. Once you reach Base level 90, take all the quest in the 70~99 Board in Eden, then go to Turtle Dungeon (Dungeons > Turtle Dungeon). Kill Spring Rabbits and Dragon Tail at the Turtle Dungeon Entrance until the quest is complete. DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET
  16. Move to the upper portal then kill Solider and Permeter. At this point you should be maxed level. If not just keep killing mobs until you are max level. DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET
  17. Go back to Sunken Ship then kill Pirate Skeletons until the quest is complete. DO NOT TURN IN THE QUEST YET
  18. Go to Main Office (@go office) then proceed to Rebirth at the Job Master NPC.
  19. Once you are a novice again, go to Prontera Culvert (Dungeons > Culvert) to level up Job Level 10
  20. Change into High Swordsman
  21. Activate the 7803.png Novice Battle Manual (7803) then turn in the Pirate Skeleton Quest at the 40~69 Board. It should be enough allow you to Job Change into Lord Knight.
  22. Change into Lord Knight.
  23. Turn in the 70~99 Board. This will make you Base Level 99 and Job Level 70
  24. Change into Rune Knight.
  25. Kill any mob or re-login for your actual level to be registered by the server.
  26. Once you're level 100, proceed to Paradise Equipment and get 600021.png Paradise Rune Knight Two-Handed Sword (600021) from Labraham
  27. Talk to the Pirate NPC named Roxanne at the rightmost side of Eden and select Take All.
  28. Go to the Eden Vending Machine above Roxanne, and with the 25223.png Eden Coin (25223) we got from Eden Quests, prioritize getting 23204.png Brilliant Protection Scroll (23204) 23203.png Small Mana Potion (23203) 14534.png Small Life Potion (14534) . This will give us a big boost in survivability. You may also want to get 12883.png Almighty (12883) 14766.png Limited Power Booster (14766) 23475.png Infinity Drink (23475) if you have spare 25223.png Eden Coin (25223) .
  29. Go to Illusion Moonlight (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Moonlight) then kill any of the mobs there. Use 1001.png Charge Attack, 7.png Magnum Break 62.png Bowling Bash. Once you're at least level 12-15, use 2005.png Wind Cutter as your main leveling skill up to Level 200.
  30. Turn in quest to Roxanne. Repeat the quest until Base Level 120
  31. Go to Illusion Frozen (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Frozen) then kill any of the mobs there.
  32. Turn in quest to Roxanne. Repeat the quest until Base Level 160
  33. Go to the 130~190 Board, and select Take All
  34. Proceed to Verus (@go Verus or Towns > Verus) then proceed to the lower right portal.
  35. Kill the Recon Robots in the tunnel and in the next proceeding portal until the quest is finished.
  36. Turn in Quest to the 130~190 Board
  37. You may repeat the 130~190 Board for Recon Robots or go to Illusion Teddy Bear (Illusion Dungeons > Illusion Teddy Bear) to spice leveling, up until you're Base Level 180.
  38. Purchase 10 pieces of each 7436.png Fragment of Agony (7436) 7437.png Fragment of Misery (7437) 7438.png Fragment of Hatred (7438) 7439.png Fragment of Despair (7439) by typing @ws 7436, @ws 7437, etc. If you don't wish to purchase, there's no supplies for the materials in the market, or just plain stingy, I highly recommend just spamming Recon Robots until Level 200, as they give big EXP and is relatively easy.
  39. Talk to Roxanne NPC and keep talking to her until you turn in the quest rewards.
  40. Congratulations! You are now a Dragon Knight.

Consumables

This will cover the consumables you may want to use all throughout the whole game.

Runes
Rune Effect Staple? Notes
12731.png Turisus Runestone (12731) STR +30, 30% to increase Auto Attack Damage by 150% and Base Damage of Skill by 250% (125% for PVP) for 15 minutes YES This rune is essential to 5213.png Storm Slash build as it gives a chance to QUADRUPLE the damage the skill deals.

For the rest of the builds, this rune is not as necessary, but +30 STR is a decent boost.

12729.png Asir Runestone (12729) Increase Weapon ATK and Scaling ASPD for 15 minutes MANDATORY This rune allows you to attack faster and deal a bit more damage. Having more ASPD allows you to attack faster and deal more DPS, and the 12729.png Asir Runestone (12729) is one of the most potent ASPD consumables and is exclusive to Rune Knight, which makes it a solid rune to go for.
12726.png Rhydo Runestone (12726) Significantly increases the damage of your next auto attack, has a chance to destroy your weapon by 20% PVP This rune is made for PVP, which allows you one-shot players with relative ease.

For PVE though, like other 3rd job skills, are outclassed by 4th job skills, and as such unneeded.

12732.png Pertz Runestone (12732) 7x7 AOE skill around you. Can crit. PVP If 12726.png Rhydo Runestone (12726) somehow wasn't enough, this runestone allows for a follow-up play.

This rune is irrelevant for PVE though.

12725.png Nosiege Runestone (12725) Remove and become immune to the following debuffs:
Stun, Sleep, Curse, Stone Curse, Poison, Blind, Silence, Bleeding, Confusion, Frozen, Deep Sleep, Burning, Freezing,
Guillotine Cross Poisons, Marsh of Abyss, and Mandragora Howling. For 60 seconds 		Situational Allows you to cleanse and become immune to the status effects listed. Very useful in PVP, and certain PVE content.
12733.png Hagalas Runestone (12733) Consume 20% MaxHP. 30% of destroying weapons (Players) or decrease 25% ATK (Monsters) for 10 seconds [Bosses Unaffected] Increase DEF and MDEF for 15 minutes YES Makes you a bit tankier; it's one of the more optional staples but if you have the resources to spare, it is a solid rune to get.
12727.png Verkana Runestone (12727) Randomly summon 2~4 shields. Shields share your DEF and MDEF and have 1000 HP.

Shield will be destroyed if taking more than 1000HP damage, but any excess damage will be ignored. Lasts 15 minutes

Situational This allows you to shrug off huge devastating attacks such as Betelguese's Tetra Vortex and other MVPs' signature attacks. The long cooldown however makes it less viable for longer fights.
12728.png Isia Runestone (12728) Increase INCOMING healing effects by 50% Decrease reflected melee damage by 50% for 15 mins YES Allows healing on you, including consumables such as 1100005.png Concentrated Golden Syrup Potion (1100005) to become stronger. Use this if you are reliant on 1100005.png Concentrated Golden Syrup Potion (1100005) for your sustain.
12730.png Urj Runestone (12730) Recover 60 SP every 10 seconds for 15 minutes NO Flat 60 SP every 10 seconds is useless. Avoid getting this if you want to conserve resources.
22540.png Lux Anima Runestone (22540) +30% vs All Size, +30% melee and ranged damage, +30% critical damage, +30% MaxHP and MaxSP MANDATORY Your bread and butter rune. Highly boosts your damage (more than 50%) and make you tankier. While this is expensive to make, this is the Dragon Knight's signature rune and what makes the job an absolute menace in both PVE and PVP.

Where to Farm Rune Materials

Staple Runes are written in BOLD and ITALICIZED

Rune Material
12731.png Turisus Runestone (12731) 12736.png Mystic Rough Runestone (12736)

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Tamruan (1584)

[ALL STAGES]

Use 25464.png World Moving Ticket (25464) to ayo_dun02

[unless you want to do the pre-quest AND

run around a maze every time you need to farm]

7939.png Elder Branch (7939)

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Pinguicula (1995)

[Early Game] (Splendide > Right > Right)

[Late Game] (Biosphere Grass)

7030.png Claw of Desert Wolf (7030)

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Desert Wolf (1106)

[ALL STAGES] (Ice Dungeon > Down Portal)

1034.png Blue Hair (1034) 1133.gif
Kobold (1133) [ANY]

[ALL STAGES] (Lighthalzen > Top > Top > Left)

12729.png Asir Runestone (12729) 7938.png Light Granule (7938)

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Acidus (1713)

[Early Game] (Abyss Lakes > Left > Top) or Abyss Lakes 4


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Void Mimic (20779)

[Mid Game] (Thanatos Tower > F9 > F10) QUEST REQUIRED

7002.png Ogre Tooth (7002)

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High Orc (1213)

[ALL STAGES] (Clock Tower > Middle > TopMid > BottomLeft Box)

or 25464.png World Moving Ticket (25464) to alde_dun02

22540.png Lux Anima Runestone (22540) 969.png Gold (969)

644.png Gift Box (644) via 4206.png Myst Case Card (4206)

OR

Knight Dealer NPC via Main Office

12726.png Rhydo Runestone (12726) 716.png Red Gemstone (716)

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Driller (1380)

[Early Game] (Aldebaran > Down > Down > Left)

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Sieglouse (20179)

[Late Game] (Clock Tower Unknown Basement)

12732.png Pertz Runestone (12732) 1035.png Dragon Canine (1035)

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Deleter (1384) 1385.gif
Deleter (1385)

[ALL STAGES] (Magma Dungeon 2 OR Magma Dungeon 3)

7221.png Tangled Chains (7221)

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Disguise (1506)

[Early Game] (Niflheim > Left > Left)

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Disguiser (20936)

[Late Game] (Niflheim Dungeon 2F)

12725.png Nosiege Runestone (12725) 7069.png Destroyed Armor (7069)

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Tamruan (1584)

[ALL STAGES] Use 25464.png World Moving Ticket (25464) to ayo_dun02

7099.png Worn-out Magic Scroll (7099)

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Baba Yaga (1882)

[Early Game] (Moscovia Dungeon > Top > Right)

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Eldest (20781)

[Midgame] (Thanatos Tower > F9 > F10)

QUEST REQUIRED

12733.png Hagalas Runestone (12733) 1096.png Round Shell (1096)

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Arclouze (1194)

[Early Game] (See High Orc > Lower Right)

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Sieglouse (20179)

[Late Game] (Clock Tower Unknown Basement)

7123.png Dragon Skin (7123)

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Deleter (1384) 1385.gif
Deleter (1385)

[ALL STAGES] (Magma Dungeon 2 OR Magma Dungeon 3)

12727.png Verkana Runestone (12727) 7210.png Armor Piece of Dullahan (7210)

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Dullahan (1504)

[Early Game] (Niflheim > Left > Left)

12728.png Isia Runestone (12728) 7097.png Burning Heart (7097)

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Magmaring (1836)

[ALL STAGES] (Thor Volcano > Down)

12730.png Urj Runestone (12730) 518.png Honey (518)

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Bigfoot (1060)

[ALL STAGES] (Payon > Down> Left)

1048.png Horrendous Hair (1048)

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Medusa (1148)

[ALL STAGES] (Beach Dungeon > Beach Dungeon 1)

Other Consumable Items
Item Effect Notes Source
14534.png Small Life Potion (14534) Recover 5% MaxHP per 5 seconds Stacks with 12832.png Mysterious Life Potion (12832) and 14535.png Medium Life Potion (14535) . Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen. Eden Vending Machine
23203.png Small Mana Potion (23203) Recover 5% MaxSP per 5 seconds This is usually enough to solve your SP issues, even in the early game. It scales well with INT but it is optional.
23204.png Brilliant Protection Scroll (23204) +500 DEF and +200 MDEF One of, if not, the most broken consumable in the game. This allows you survive areas you are not meant to be in and shrug off attacks. While it does not make you immortal, it makes surviving much easier because of its absurd defense boosts.
12883.png Almighty (12883) +10 All stats; ATK and MATK +30 +10 in all stats is a huge help, especially if the build you are utilizing has cast times such as 6001.png Dragonic Breath. It is a good boost especially in the early game
14766.png Limited Power Booster (14766) ATK and MATK +30, +1%; HIT and FLEE 30; ASPD +1; -5% SP Consumption -30% Fixed Cast Time (highest % applied) A small boost, mainly used for its ASPD and reduced SP consumption. The Fixed Cast Time is good early, but falls off later in the game
23475.png Infinity Drink (23475) +5% MaxHP and MaxSP; +5% Critical Damage, Ranged, Magical Damage. Uninterruptable Casting A small boost to health and damage, but its main effect is the uninterruptable cast. It allows you to cast skills without getting interrupted by enemy attacks.
12796.png Red Booster (12796) ATK and MATK +30; +5% ASPD, -5% Variable Cast Time; -10%; Chance to cast 45.png Improve Concentration Lv3 when attacking A small booster, though mainly used for its 45.png Improve Concentration proc, which increases your AGI and DEX by 5% for 100 sec
12684.png Enhanced ASPD Potion (12684) Increase ASPD This mainly scales with AGI, if you have little to no AGI, then the ASPD increase might not be present.
14601.png Tyr's Blessing (14601) ATK and MATK +20; HIT and FLEE +30 Mainly for Flee in the late game
14600.png Mental Potion (14600) +10% MaxSP; -10% SP Consumption Allows you to use more skills thanks to its SP reduction
50035.png The One Potion (50035) All of the above consumable's effects
14535.png Medium Life Potion (14535) Recover 7% MaxHP per 4 seconds Stacks with 12832.png Mysterious Life Potion (12832) and 14534.png Small Life Potion (14534) . Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen.
12832.png Mysterious Life Potion (12832) Recover 4% MaxHP per 3 seconds Stacks with and 14534.png Small Life Potion (14534) . Allows you to have greatly increased survivability with its high regen.
12264.png [Bound] Bubble Gum (12264) +100% Item Drop Rate Essentially doubles your item drop and caps at 90% item drop chance. This is an essential consumable that makes progression faster
12263.png [Bound] Battle Manual (12263) +50% EXP gained Speeds up your leveling. Also applies when turning in quests.
22758.png Collection Of Scrolls Shooting Transformation (22758) Giveshttps://muhro.eu/flux/data/zrenderer_cache/item/icon/22752.png Transformation Scroll (Gazeti) (22752) and 22753.png Transformation Scroll (Kobold Archer) (22753) which grants

+30% ranged attack modifier

Transforms your character into a Gazeti or Kobold Archer respectively, and get +30% ranged attack. Used for ranged skills such as 6001.png Dragonic Breath and 6502.png Dragonic Pierce. This is one of the best consumables in the game.
11592.png Trans Candy Red (11592) +20% MaxHP Increases your MaxHP and turns your character into a Bloody Murderer for the duration of the item. Used if need more survivability in the field.
12211.png Kafra Card (12211) Open Kafra Storage upon use Allows you to open Kafra storage anytime, anywhere. This will allow you to farm on the same map for a longer time compared to going back and forth. Eden Vending Machine

Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)

102985.png Speed Booster (102985) FLEE +50; ASPD +1; Movement Speed Increased to match 29.png Increase Agility Premium Cash shop item mainly for ASPD, also used for its niche +50 FLEE to help dodge mobs attacks in the late game. Cash Shop
102803.png Force Booster (102803) +5 All Traits; P. ATK +10; S. MATK +10 Premium cash shop item and the only consumable so far to increase your traits stat, which is stronger than regular stat. Cash Shop
12710.png Guyak Pudding (12710) Movement Speed increased to highest possible. Allows you to move the fastest possible in game. Questing and farming becomes a lot smoother with it. Cash Shop
14536.png Abrasive (14536) +30 CRIT Increases your CRIT by a whopping 30, very useful for reaching the crit needed to be able to crit a mob. Cash Shop / PVP Slot Machine
657.png Berserk Potion (657) Increase attack speed Your main ASPD booster. Berserk Potion is pretty cheap and gives decent attack speed. Tool Dealer

Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)

601.png Fly Wing (601) Teleport to a random cell Teleporting around the map is a staple in Ragnarok Online. It makes farming and navigating easier, also helps from going out of trouble. Tool Dealer

Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)

12438.png Giant Fly Wing (12438) Teleport to a random cell (everyone in the party) [Party Leader only] Allows you to teleport your other party members with you. Useful for certain group content, particularly leveling. Cash Shop (Infinite Variant)
12414.png Guarana Candy (12414) Level 5 29.png Increase Agility; +10% ASPD Mainly used for its ASPD boost, stacks with other ASPD consumables Brasilis

https://irowiki.org/wiki/Guarana_Quest

607.png Yggdrasil Berry (607) Recover 100% HP and SP; 4 sec CD Your instant recovery consumable, use it if regular potions are not enough or in a pinch. Be careful of its hard cooldown Bioresearch LaboratoryLasagna Dungeon F3
608.png Yggdrasil Seed (608) Recover 50% HP and SP; 2 sec CD Bioresearch LaboratoryLasagna Dungeon F3
610.png Yggdrasil Leaf (610) Cast Level 1 54.png Resurrection on incapacitated target. Allows you to resurrect other players if you don't have other supports with you. Tool Dealer
1100004.png Concentrated Blue Syrup Potion (1100004) Recover 360 SP (scales with INT) Your main recovery consumables for sustain, can be purchased from players. Genetic Crafting

Creations from special jobclasses Mandy NPC (30 min and 60 min variants)

1100005.png Concentrated Golden Syrup Potion (1100005) Recover 2750 HP (scales with VIT)
12437.png Enrich Celermine Juice (12437) +10% ASPD Optional luxury consumable to increase attack speed.
100232.png Red Herb Activator (100232) +15% Melee and Ranged modifier Optional luxury consumable to boost damage. 15% Melee/Ranged is pretty strong for a consumable and can make farming faster.
12424.png HP Increase Potion (Large) (12424) +5% MaxHP Optional luxury consumable for Minmaxing, mainly for 6001.png Dragonic Breath HP and SP scaling.
12427.png SP Increase Potion (Large) (12427) +8% MaxSP
12429.png Savage BBQ (12429) +20 STR Increases respective stats by +20. Stacks with +10 Stats of 12883.png Almighty (12883) . Optional luxury consumables for minmaxing, particularly for 6001.png Dragonic Breath's casting time and general damage and attack speed
12430.png Warg Blood Cocktail (12430) +20 INT
12431.png Minor Brisket (12431) +20 VIT
12432.png Siroma Icetea (12432) +20 DEX
12433.png Drosera Herb Stew (12433) +20 AGI
12434.png Petite Tail Noodle (12434) +20 LUK

Critical Hit Build (5208.png Hack and Slasher + 5201.png Servant Weapon + 5213.png Storm Slash + 6502.png Dragonic Pierce)

Early Game Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 400139.png Advanced Paradise Luxury Cap (400139)
+11 400053.png Illusion Morrigane's Helm [1] (400053) 4995.png Rune of Strength Lv2 (4995) AND/OR 29007.png Rune of Luck Lv2 (29007) Must be comboed with 480054.png Illusion Morrigane's Manteau [1] (480054) and Accessory Set

Requires at least +7 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap

Middle 410094.png Sealed Chain [1] (410094) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Lower 420076.png Bondage Necklace (420076) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Armor 450185.png Advanced Paradise Suit (450185)
+9 450087.png Grace Knight Armor [1] (450087)
+11 450182.png Illusion Sprint Mail [1] (450182) 4995.png Rune of Strength Lv2 (4995) AND/OR 29007.png Rune of Luck Lv2 (29007) Must be comboed with 470066.png Illusion Sprint Shoes [1] (470066)

Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Grace SET

Weapon 600021.png Paradise Rune Knight Two-Handed Sword (600021)
+11 600011.png Illusion Death Guidance [2] (600011) Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK. (Non-crit) Wind Cutter

Requires at least +11 to effectively replace Paradise RK (Crit)

+9 600027.png Glacier Two-Handed Sword (600027) 311352.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Element) (311352)

311350.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Size) (311350)

311348.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Race) (311348)

311342.png Glacier Flower Spell (ATK) (311342)

First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.

Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.

Garment 480105.png Advanced Paradise Manteau (480105)
+9 480018.png Grace Attack Manteau [1] (480018)
+11 480054.png Illusion Morrigane's Manteau [1] (480054) 4995.png Rune of Strength Lv2 (4995) AND/OR 29007.png Rune of Luck Lv2 (29007) Must be comboed with 400053.png Illusion Morrigane's Helm [1] (400053) and Accessory Set

Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET

Footwear 470069.png Paradise Luxury Boots (470069)
+9 470020.png Grace Attack Boots [1] (470020)
+11 470066.png Illusion Sprint Shoes [1] (470066) 4995.png Rune of Strength Lv2 (4995) AND/OR 29007.png Rune of Luck Lv2 (29007) Must be comboed with 450182.png Illusion Sprint Mail [1] (450182)

Requires at least +9 Refine to effectively replace Grace SET

Right Accessory 490127.png Advanced Paradise Gloves (490127)
490019.png Grace Attack Ring [1] (490019)
490069.png Illusion Morrigane's Belt [1] (490069) Completed +9 Illusion Morrigane+Sprint is preferred to replace Grace SET
Left Accessory 490126.png Advanced Paradise Ring (490126)
490070.png Illusion Morrigane's Pendant [1] (490070)

Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 19474.png Temporal Circlet (Rune Knight) [1] (19474) 29085.png Acute Lv5 (29085)

29689.png Temporal Jewel (LUK) Lv 3 (29689)

4703.png STR+4 (4703)

Can be kept up to late-game provided the Acute enchant is at least 29088.png Acute Lv8 (29088) ,

otherwise stick with 400109.png Boitata Hat [1] (400109)

400109.png Boitata Hat [1] (400109) You can get the MVP materials from 50001.png Forgotten Heirloom (50001) via Daily Hunts/Instances and 25731.png Zelunium (25731) from EP18 Dungeons onwards. This is the best GENERIC headgear for critical jobs.
Middle 410094.png Sealed Chain [1] (410094) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Lower 420076.png Bondage Necklace (420076) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Armor 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) 310542.png Wolf Orb (Melee Duple) (310542)

310509.png Wolf Orb (Warrior) Lv.3 (310509)

310506.png Wolf Orb (Warrior) Lv.2 (310506)

You can start farming 1000405.png Amethyst Fragment (1000405) at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
450206.png Snow Flower Armor [1] (450206) 1000783.png Ice Magic Stone (Milliduple) (1000783)

1000720.png Ice Magic Stone (Warrior) (1000720)

1000718.png Ice Magic Stone (Magic Defense) (1000718) OR 1000717.png Ice Magic Stone (Defense) (1000717)

Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) ), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) .
450169.png Nebula Armor of Power [1] (450169) 310676.png Star Cluster of Power Lv.3 (310676)

310735.png Nebula of Sharp Lv.3 (310735)

4704.png STR+5 (4704) or ANY

Constellation Tower Gear.

The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance. Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.

Weapon 5208.png Hack and Slasher

600030.png Dim Glacier Two-handed Sword [1] (600030)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311273.png Glacier Flower Spell (Hack And Slasher) (311273)

311273.png Glacier Flower Spell (Hack And Slasher) (311273)

Only replace 600027.png Glacier Two-Handed Sword (600027) with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted
5201.png Servant Weapon

600030.png Dim Glacier Two-handed Sword [1] (600030)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311272.png Glacier Flower Spell (Servant Weapon) (311272)

311272.png Glacier Flower Spell (Servant Weapon) (311272)

5213.png Storm Slash

600031.png Flush Claw Sword [2] (600031)

311388.png Expert Fighter Lv. 5 (311388)

4844.png Sharp Lv5 (4844)

Only get if you're ready to commit to 5213.png Storm Slash as it is a single-target skill and farming normal mobs with it is quite inefficient
Garment 480174.png Pirate Captain's Coat [1] (480174) You can get the MVP materials from 50001.png Forgotten Heirloom (50001) via Daily Hunts/Instances and 25731.png Zelunium (25731) from EP18 Dungeons onwards.Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
480230.png Flame Rune Manteau [1] (480230) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) OR 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932)

4704.png STR+5 (4704) OR ANY

Best in slot manteau in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. 310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) is highly preferred but 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932) provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
Footwear 470087.png Grey Wolf Boots [1] (470087) 310612.png Wolf Orb (Over Power) (310612)

310608.png Wolf Orb (Physical Force) Lv.3 (310608)

310599.png Wolf Orb (Robust) Lv.3 (310599)

2nd Slot, 310612.png Wolf Orb (Over Power) (310612) , is highly optional as it is not worth the effort for inconsistent procs. Get if you want to have placeholder boots until you get 470173.png Flame Rune Boots [1] (470173)
470173.png Flame Rune Boots [1] (470173) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) OR 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932)

4704.png STR+5 (4704) OR ANY

Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. 310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) is highly preferred but 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932) provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
Right Accessory 490054.png Sinful Opal Ring [1] (490054) OR

490066.png Brilliant Light Aquamarine Ring [1] (490066)

OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING

310199.png Anger Lv3 (310199) above OR 310214.png Regret Lv3 (310214) above

310234.png Solace Lv3 (310234) above OR 310219.png Empathy Lv3 (310219) above

Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as 490106.png Grey Wolf Pendant [1] (490106) is much better for crit management
490106.png Grey Wolf Pendant [1] (490106) 310632.png Wolf Orb (Critical) Lv.4 (310632)

310632.png Wolf Orb (Critical) Lv.4 (310632)

310490.png Wolf Orb (STR) Lv.3 (310490)

Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into 490303.png Venom Rune Ring [1] (490303) once you have settled with your CRI.
Left Accessory 490055.png Sinful Opal Necklace [1] (490055) OR

490067.png Brilliant Light Aquamarine Necklace [1] (490067) OR

OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING

310199.png Anger Lv3 (310199) above

310234.png Solace Lv3 (310234) above

Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards. Only use as a placeholder as 490107.png Grey Wolf Ring [1] (490107) is much better for crit management
490107.png Grey Wolf Ring [1] (490107) 310632.png Wolf Orb (Critical) Lv.4 (310632)

310632.png Wolf Orb (Critical) Lv.4 (310632)

310490.png Wolf Orb (STR) Lv.3 (310490)

Can easily solve your CRI problems in the midgame. Feel free to transition into 490306.png Venom Magic Ring [1] (490306) once you have settled with your CRI.

Late-game/End-game Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 19474.png Temporal Circlet (Rune Knight) [1] (19474) 29088.png Acute Lv8 (29088) - 29090.png Acute Lv10 (29090)

29689.png Temporal Jewel (LUK) Lv 3 (29689)

4703.png STR+4 (4703)

Got the Acute enchant to at least 29088.png Acute Lv8 (29088) ? Congratulations! You have currently the best in slot Upper HG for your job.

Stick with 400109.png Boitata Hat [1] (400109) if you don't want to leave it to RNG.

+12 [A] 400109.png Boitata Hat [1] (400109) The best generic critical headgear out there. If you have it lying around, this is a good choice.
+12 [A] 400374.png Crown of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (400374) 312021.png Evil Spell (312021)

29083.png Acute Lv3 (29083)

- While it is the best headgear in terms of damage for 5213.png Storm Slash when combo-ed with 470211.png Boots of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (470211) (matches up with 19474.png Temporal Circlet (Rune Knight) [1] (19474) at 29090.png Acute Lv10 (29090) ) Only get this if you are wholly committed to 5213.png Storm Slash. Otherwise feel free to skip

- 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) with 312753.png Acute Jewel Lv5 (312753) and 312712.png Time Dimension Jewel (Luck) Lv3 (312712) matches with 400374.png Crown of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (400374) and 470211.png Boots of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (470211) . While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%). It is best to build a fully enchanted 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) instead and swap between 600054.png Dimensions Dragon Sword [2] (600054) for 5208.png Hack and Slasher and 600031.png Flush Claw Sword [2] (600031) and 5213.png Storm Slash

400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) 312753.png Acute Jewel Lv5 (312753) onwards

312712.png Time Dimension Jewel (Luck) Lv3 (312712) 4704.png STR+5 (4704) OR 4754.png LUK+5 (4754) OR ANY

- Combos with 600054.png Dimensions Dragon Sword [2] (600054) for 5208.png Hack and Slasher Cooldown Reduction + 2006.png Ignition Break autocast.

- Can also be used as a standalone headgear for 5213.png Storm Slash and 5201.png Servant Weapon builds thanks to its enchantments.

Middle 410233.png Gambler's Seal [1] (410233)
Lower 420210.png Ace of Hearts in Mouth (Melee Physical) (420210)
Armor +12 [A] 450274.png Flame Earth Rune Armor [1] (450274) 312334.png Flame Earth Rune Lv10 (312334)

312324.png Earth Rune Lv5 (312324)

312319.png Flame Rune Lv5 (312319)

Though it is best in terms of damage, the -15 CRI penalty can hurt and makes crit management trickier. Feel free to choose this if you can handle the penalty, or happen to have one this around.
+12 [A] 450281.png Corruption Poison Rune Cloth [1] (450281) 312394.png Corruption Poison Rune Lv10 (312394)

312384.png Poison Rune Lv5 (312384)

312379.png Corruption Rune Lv5 (312379)

Best in terms of comfort. Makes crit management easier in exchange of losing a wee bit of damage
Weapon 5208.png Hack and Slasher

+12 [A] 600054.png Dimensions Dragon Sword [2] (600054)

ANY BIOSPHERE GEM

ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL


- Combos with 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) . Best in slot for 5208.png Hack and Slasher due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.7s to 0.5s alongside the bonus of auto-casting 2006.png Ignition Break per 5208.png Hack and Slasher cast.

- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.

5201.png Servant Weapon

+12 [A] 600030.png Dim Glacier Two-handed Sword [1] (600030)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311272.png Glacier Flower Spell (Servant Weapon) (311272)

311272.png Glacier Flower Spell (Servant Weapon) (311272)

5213.png Storm Slash

+12 [A] 600031.png Flush Claw Sword [2] (600031)

311388.png Expert Fighter Lv. 5 (311388)

4844.png Sharp Lv5 (4844)

The main weapon for 5213.png Storm Slash. Get it to maximize 5213.png Storm Slash damage for MVPing / Instance Bosses
Garment +12 [A] 480174.png Pirate Captain's Coat [1] (480174) Best GENERIC garment for critical jobs. While not the best in terms of damage, it can make crit management easier and can be used among all crit jobs, both ranged and melee. It can also be used up until endgame
+12 [A] 480230.png Flame Rune Manteau [1] (480230) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) OR 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932)

4704.png STR+5 (4704) OR ANY

Best in slot manteau in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. 310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) is highly preferred but 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932) provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
Footwear +12 [A] 470173.png Flame Rune Boots [1] (470173) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) OR 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932)

4704.png STR+5 (4704) OR ANY

Best in slot boots in terms of damage once you got your CRI stat managed. 310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922) is highly preferred but 310932.png Creative of Varmundt Lv3 (310932) provided the CRT stats you have are balanced
+12 [A] 470211.png Boots of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (470211) 312450.png Evil Vigor (Dragon Knight) (312450)

311388.png Expert Fighter Lv. 5 (311388)

- Comboes with 400374.png Crown of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (400374) . You CANNOT use this boots alone as 312450.png Evil Vigor (Dragon Knight) (312450) requires 312021.png Evil Spell (312021) from the headgear. Get if you're committed to 5213.png Storm Slash. Otherwise use 470173.png Flame Rune Boots [1] (470173)

- While is still technically the best by a very small margin (<1%) when comboed with 400374.png Crown of Good and Evil (Dragon Knight) [1] (400374) . It is best to use 470173.png Flame Rune Boots [1] (470173) and build a fully enchanted 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) instead and swap between 600054.png Dimensions Dragon Sword [2] (600054) for 5208.png Hack and Slasher and 600031.png Flush Claw Sword [2] (600031) for 5213.png Storm Slash

Right Accessory 490303.png Venom Rune Ring [1] (490303) 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) OR ANY

311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953) OR 311963.png Focus of Varmundt Lv5 (311963)

311978.png Fragment of Varmundt (POW) Lv5 (311978)

Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) is best but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max.

311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953) is highly preferred, but 311963.png Focus of Varmundt Lv5 (311963) provided there is at least one 311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953) to balance the damage-crit ratio.

Left Accessory 490306.png Venom Magic Ring [1] (490306) 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) OR ANY

311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953) OR 311963.png Focus of Varmundt Lv5 (311963)

311978.png Fragment of Varmundt (POW) Lv5 (311978)

Shadow Gear / Costume Stones

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 1000610.png Rune Knight Stone (Top) (1000610) +10% Critical damage with Lv. 5 2007.png Dragon Training

Combos with 1001604.png Dragon Knight Stone (Garment) (1001604) to give 15% Size Modifer with Lv. 10 5207.png Two Handed Defense

Middle 1000611.png Rune Knight Stone (Mid) (1000611) Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10 2010.png Rune MasteryCombos with 1001604.png Dragon Knight Stone (Garment) (1001604) to give +10% 5208.png Hack and Slasher damage
Lower 1000612.png Rune Knight Stone (Low) (1000612) Combos with 1001604.png Dragon Knight Stone (Garment) (1001604) to give +3 C. Rate and +15% 5213.png Storm Slash Damage
Garment 1001604.png Dragon Knight Stone (Garment) (1001604) Per 2 Levels of 5208.png Hack and Slasher : +1% Racial Mod
Dual 1000855.png Critical Stone (Dual) (1000855) +10 CRI; +10% Critical Damage
Armor +10 24679.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Armor (24679) Melee +5% or ANY

C. Rate 5 (Priority)

Increases damage dealt. Combos with 24680.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Shoes (24680) to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.

Interchangeable with 24663.png Full Penetration Shadow Armor (24663)

Weapon +10 24386.png Infinity Shadow Weapon (24386) Mainly used to nullify damage penalty from Size, as 2H Sword deals 25% less against Small and Medium enemies
Shield +10 24767.png Mega Blitz Shadow Shield (24767) Increases your attack speed and the damage you deal with crit.
Footwear +10 24680.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Shoes (24680) Interchangeable with 24664.png Full Penetration Shadow Shoes (24664)
Right Accessory +10 24661.png Full Penetration Shadow Earring (24661) Allows you to ignore the enemy's defense stats. Combos with 24662.png Full Penetration Shadow Pendant (24662) to allow you to fully ignore enemy defense if both are at least +9

Interchangeable with 24681.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Earring (24681)

Left Accessory +10 24662.png Full Penetration Shadow Pendant (24662) Interchangeable with 24682.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Pendant (24682)

Stats / Traits

Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
Stats Allocation Notes
STR 120+ Your main damage scaling for stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items
AGI 95-110 Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage
VIT 100-120 Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
INT 70-100 / Leftover points Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it.
DEX 1 Your build is centered around dealing crits, and crits DO NOT MISS, hence DEX can be left untouched. If you are still in the early game though, feel free to allocate some DEX as critical chance is not abundant early in the game.
LUK 120-125 Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage. Decreases your chance to get hit by Curse status. Only allocate 125 LUK if and only if you run 300261.png Galensis Card (300261)
Trait Allocation Notes
POW 110 Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.
STA Leftover Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
WIS Leftover Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
SPL 0 You don't deal magic damage sadly
CON 35 / Leftover Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here if you wish to deal more damage once you maxed out POW/CRT
CRT 110 Your secondary scaling for Traits. Increases your chance to deal critical hit damage, as well as increases your base critical damage modifier (C.Rate) (Ex: Base crit damage is 200%. Having 30 C.Rate makes it 230%)

Skill Tree

Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
Swordman
Notes
- 7.png Magnum Break gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
Lord Knight
Notes
Rune Knight
Notes
Dragon Knight
Notes

CARDS

Position Gear Effects Notes
Upper 300150.png Abysmal King Dramoh Card (300150) -5% MaxHP

+1% ATK per 3 Refine

Main combo component for 300144.png Abysmal Merman Card (300144)

Use if you are still using 300144.png Abysmal Merman Card (300144) for your shoes.

300360.png Shining Seaweed Card (300360) +10 ATK, +1 P. ATK

+3% Melee; +7% SP Consumption If Refine +9: +2% Melee

Combo with 300362.png Unfrost Flower Card (300362)

Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK

27396.png Isaac Wigner Card (27396) -5% After Cast Delay Non MVP and budget variant of 4403.png [MVP] Kiel Card (4403)

You need at least 33-35% ACD to maximize the cast rate of 5213.png Storm Slash. Even two of this may not be enough to be able to maximize the cast without making further changes to gear, as such it is recommended to get 4480.png Sealed Kiel Card (4480) if you find ACD to be a problem to maximizing the skill.

4480.png Sealed Kiel Card (4480) -15% After Cast Delay

If Refine +15: -5% After Cast Delay

Budget variant of 31488.png 4403.png [MVP] Kiel Card (4403)

You will need this to be able to maximize the cast rate of 5213.png Storm Slash.

31488.png 4403.png [MVP] Kiel Card (4403) -30% After Cast Delay While 4480.png Sealed Kiel Card (4480) is typically enough to maximize 5213.png Storm Slash, you can get this card if you wish to weave in 5208.png Hack and Slasher in your rotation. This results in higher damage, albeit it is very ping dependent, and improper execution can end up in a slight DPS loss.
31488.png 4529.png [MVP] Violent Coelacanth Card (4529) +2% Class modifier

+1% Class; -1% MaxSP per 2 refine levels

Only get if you wish to absolutely minmax damage. The damage gain is marginal, but it's technically better than other headgear cards.
31488.png 300377.png [MVP] Ultra Limacina Card (300377) +5% ATK, +5% MATK

+2 P. ATK, +2 S. MATK per 3 refine If +11 Refine: -0.5 Fixed Cast Time.

Middle 4524.png King Dramoh Card (4524) +2 STR

If equipped by Swordsman classes: +1 STR per 3 refine.

Combo with 300150.png Abysmal King Dramoh Card (300150)

Use alongside 300150.png Abysmal King Dramoh Card (300150) and 300144.png Abysmal Merman Card (300144) if your shoes are not yet +12 for the 300380.png Piloted Midrange Rgan Card (300380) bonus

300360.png Shining Seaweed Card (300360) +10 ATK, +1 P. ATK

+3% Melee; +7% SP Consumption If Refine +9: +2% Melee

Combo with 300362.png Unfrost Flower Card (300362)

Best non-MVP HG card for Critical DK

Armor 4393.png Shelter Card (4393) Combo with 300271.png Happy Card (300271) +1 INT per 18 Base STR Your go-to non MVP card combo for damage. This will be your main damage card; that is assuming you have your CRIT stat sorted out.
300362.png Unfrost Flower Card (300362) +4% Melee per 3 refine and +1 P. ATK

Combo with 300360.png Shining Seaweed Card (300360) for +10% ATK

The armor card you can use in tandem with 300261.png Galensis Card (300261) if you need more damage.
27082.png Anger Nine Tail Card (27082) +5 CRIT; +10% Crit Damage

If Refine +10: +10 CRIT

The armor card you can use in tandem with 300261.png Galensis Card (300261) if you need more CRIT.
31488.png 300007.png [MVP] Jewgoliant Card (300007) +40% vs Formless and Plant

+40% vs Fire and Water

Your go-to MVP card for Armor. Get one based on what content you are facing.
31488.png 27126.png [MVP] Boitata Card (27126) +40% vs Brute and Insect

+40% vs Wind and Earth

31488.png 4408.png [MVP] Gloom Under Night Card (4408) +40% vs Angel and Demon

+40% vs Holy and Shadow

Weapon 27361.png Polluted Wander Man Card (27361) +30% vs Medium and Large Your main card for Size Modifier as most relevant mobs you'll encounter are Medium and Large sized. When in doubt, slot in 2 of these if you don't want to think much on card choices for weapons
300263.png Rekenber Guard Card (300263) +5% ATK; +10% Melee if on 2H Sword; +2% Melee per 3 refine; +3% Melee per 3 refine and if Base Level 200. Pretty strong early-mid game option for weapon card. As you progress your gear however, you may end up with unbalanced damage modifiers, where slotting in 27361.png Polluted Wander Man Card (27361) and/or 4140.png Abysmal Knight Card (4140) becomes the better choice.
4140.png Abysmal Knight Card (4140) +25% vs. Boss Use this if you're going up against Boss Protocol Monsters. This is especially relevant in the following zones:

Garden of Time; Forgotten Time Zone; Varmundt Biosphere Depth 1 and Depth 2; MVPs/Instances

31488.png 4399.png [MVP] Thanatos Card (4399) Pierces 100% of DEF on Boss, Normal, Player protocol targets when performing a physical attack. Increases the weapon attack in proportion to the targets VIT and DEF.

-30 DEF; -30 FLEE

Allows you to replace 24661.png Full Penetration Shadow Earring (24661) combo with something else.

While this allows you to be more flexible on your Shadow Gear, this more or less makes it a slight DPS loss due to a loss of a weapon card slot that is more potent in terms of damage modifiers.

Garment 300261.png Galensis Card (300261) +2 CRI per 10 Base LUK

+30% Crit Damage if Base LUK is at least 125

Get this if you still need to add CRIT. CRIT is hard to come by in the early game, and getting this card (particularly from other players) will help you in critting.
300271.png Happy Card (300271) Combo with 4393.png Shelter Card (4393)

+10% Melee; +15% Melee per 40 base STR if combo and base level 200

Your go-to non MVP card combo for damage. This will be your main damage card; that is assuming you have your CRIT stat sorted out.
300422.png Catherine Gaebolg Card (300422) +10% Damage Taken from Normal Mobs

+5% Melee For each 2 refine levels: +4% Melee

Your non-MVP damage card for garment if you have access to 31488.png MVP Armor Cards; particularly the racial ones such as 31488.png 300007.png [MVP] Jewgoliant Card (300007) ,31488.png 27126.png [MVP] Boitata Card (27126) , etc.

Be careful of its drawback of taking more damage into account.

31488.png 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) +2 ASPD

+15% Racial Modifer Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS

A solid MVP card choice that mainly increase your stats. A decent substitute to 300474.png [MVP] Rgan Chief Cleaner Card (300474) if you wish to utilize other card combos outside of 300271.png Happy Card (300271) .
31488.png 300474.png [MVP] Rgan Chief Cleaner Card (300474) +30% Melee

Every 20 Base LUK: Crit -5 For each 3 refine levels: +5% Melee If Armor Level 2: +10% Boss modifier

The strongest MVP Card you can get for the build. Adds a lot much needed Melee modifier. The penalty and can be hefty though, as such it is highly recommended to get your LUK to 89 once you have this card; this is also so you can utilize 300467.png Angel Iceslug Card (300467) without its drawbacks.
Footwear 300144.png Abysmal Merman Card (300144) +15% Critical Damage if combo with 300150.png Abysmal King Dramoh Card (300150) Your main card for shoes until you get 300380.png Piloted Midrange Rgan Card (300380)
300380.png Piloted Midrange Rgan Card (300380) +5 CRI

If below +12: -15 CRI; -10% Crit Damage

If +12 or above: +15 CRI; +10% Crit Damage; C. Rate +5

Your go-to card for shoes.

Helps with crit and damage to some extent. Only use if footwear is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats

Right Accessory 300467.png Angel Iceslug Card (300467) +15% Melee ; -15 Crit if ≥ 90 LUK Strongest non-MVP card for Melee. Get your LUK to 89 if you wish to use this.

Only use if you have enough CRIT to supplement. Cannot be used in tandem with 300261.png Galensis Card (300261) due to the penalty.

300223.png Phantom Wolf Card (300223) +6% Melee Combos with 300220.png Grey Wolf Card (300220) . This will be the go-to card if you don't wish to utilize 300467.png Angel Iceslug Card (300467) because of its penalties.
300278.png Void Mimic Card (300278) +15% Critical Damage An alternative to your other card choices. You can use this if you have trouble getting the other cards as this is relatively cheaper and easier to get.
Left Accessory 300220.png Grey Wolf Card (300220) +6% Melee

+8% Melee if combo with 300223.png Phantom Wolf Card (300223)

Your go-to Left Accessory card. Can be used in tandem with 300223.png Phantom Wolf Card (300223) for additional stats.
300278.png Void Mimic Card (300278) +15% Critical Damage An alternative to your other card choices. You can use this if you have trouble getting the other cards as this is relatively cheaper and easier to get.
31488.png 300471.png [MVP] Fallen Angel Iceslug Card (300471) -20% MaxHP

+25% vs. Demon and Brute +25% vs. Shadow and Water element

A strong MVP card that allows you to deal more damage vs. Demon and Brute and Shadow and Water element monsters, particularly very relevant when going to Varmundt Depth 1 and Depth 2, note that you are squishier because of the MaxHP penalty.

PETS

Pet Notes
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Incubus (1374) 		If you prefer SP sustain
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Succubus (1370) 		If you prefer HP sustain
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Abysmal Knight (1219) 		For the +5% Boss Modifier.

Especially useful endgame when you are primarily fighting Boss Protocol.

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Mistress (1059) 		For the Size Penalty Nullification and +7% Normal Modifier.

Allows you to skip 24386.png Infinity Shadow Weapon (24386) and use an alternative Shadow Gear for your needs.

Ranged Build (6001.png Dragonic Breath + 5211.png Madness Crusher)

Early Game Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 400139.png Advanced Paradise Luxury Cap (400139)
+11 19366.png Illusion Goibne's Helm [1] (19366) 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010) AND/OR 29004.png Rune of Dexterity Lv2 (29004) Must be comboed with:

15348.png Illusion Goibne's Armor [1] (15348) 20923.png Illusion Goibne's Spaulders [1] (20923)

22192.png Illusion Goibne's Greaves [1] (22192)

Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Advanced Paradise Cap

Middle 410092.png Cor Core Booster [1] (410092) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Lower 420030.png Feather In Mouth (420030) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Armor 450185.png Advanced Paradise Suit (450185)
+9 450087.png Grace Knight Armor [1] (450087)
+11 15348.png Illusion Goibne's Armor [1] (15348) 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010) AND/OR 29004.png Rune of Dexterity Lv2 (29004) Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
Weapon 630015.png Paradise Rune Knight Lance (630015)
+11 21050.png Illusion Tae Goo Lyeon [2] (21050) Requires at least +9 to effectively replace Paradise RK.

Do note that 2H Sword has size penalty

+9 630018.png Glacier Lance (630018) 311352.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Element) (311352)

311350.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Size) (311350)

311348.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical-Race) (311348)

311342.png Glacier Flower Spell (ATK) (311342)

First main priority upgrade. Best bought from other players.

Best weapon to get prior to getting your Dim Glacier weapon.

Why not 530025.png Glacier Spear (530025) + Shield?

Because all the enchants gain additional benefits if slotted on a 2H Weapon,

and the DPS gain is much better than having a shield.

Garment 480105.png Advanced Paradise Manteau (480105)
+9 480018.png Grace Attack Manteau [1] (480018)
+11 20923.png Illusion Goibne's Spaulders [1] (20923) 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010) AND/OR 29004.png Rune of Dexterity Lv2 (29004) Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
Footwear 470069.png Paradise Luxury Boots (470069)
+9 470020.png Grace Attack Boots [1] (470020)
+11 22192.png Illusion Goibne's Greaves [1] (22192) 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010) AND/OR 29004.png Rune of Dexterity Lv2 (29004) Requires at least +9 Refine AND FULL COMBO to effectively replace Grace SET
Right Accessory 490127.png Advanced Paradise Gloves (490127)
490019.png Grace Attack Ring [1] (490019)
490121.png Illusion Sprint Glove [1] (490121) Use this once you've replaced Grace set
Left Accessory 490126.png Advanced Paradise Ring (490126)
490120.png Illusion Sprint Ring [1] (490120) Feel free to use once you've gotten Grace set

Middle-game/Late-game Transition Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 400110.png Crown of Beelzebub [1] (400110) You can get the MVP materials from 50001.png Forgotten Heirloom (50001) via Daily Hunts/Instances and 25731.png Zelunium (25731) from EP18 Dungeons onwards. Get it ASAP and refine to at least +9 if able. This is the best in slot headgear for the Ranged Build so feel free to max it whenever you can.
Middle 410092.png Cor Core Booster [1] (410092) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Lower 420030.png Feather In Mouth (420030) Can be bought from other players for relatively cheap
Armor 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) 310533.png Wolf Orb (Angle Shot) (310533)

310508.png Wolf Orb (Shooter) Lv.3 (310508)

310505.png Wolf Orb (Shooter) Lv.2 (310505)

You can start farming 1000405.png Amethyst Fragment (1000405) at Labyrinth of Oz 2F once you complete your Early Game Gear, even earlier if you have complete rune buffs. Requires doing and completing EP18.
450206.png Snow Flower Armor [1] (450206) 311155.png Ice Flower Spell (Angle Shot) (311155)

311100.png Ice Flower Spell (Sniper) (311100)

1000718.png Ice Magic Stone (Magic Defense) (1000718) OR 1000717.png Ice Magic Stone (Defense) (1000717)

Only get if you want to buy from other players. While potentially cheaper and marginally better than 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) ), the volatility of the player market and getting it how it is intended can make it a bigger or as much of a grind as 450177.png Grey Wolf Suit [1] (450177) .
450264.png Glacier Armor [1] (450264) 312065.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Marksman) (312065)

312062.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Shooter) (312062)

312058.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (POW & STA) (312058)

This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming 102567.png Antiquity Isgard (Ultimate Lasgand) (102567) . Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.

This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.

Weapon 6001.png Dragonic Breath

530034.png Dim Glacier Spear [1] (530034)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311443.png Glacier Flower Spell (Dragonic Breath) (311443)

311443.png Glacier Flower Spell (Dragonic Breath) (311443)

Only replace 630018.png Glacier Lance (630018) with this once you have it at least at Grade B and +12 and fully enchanted

For 6001.png Dragonic Breath, only get if you wish to go through gradual progression or you happen to stumble to get one for relatively cheap.

Prioritize getting 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) as you only need to refine and grade it, compared to farming enchantment materials AND refining and grading a 530034.png Dim Glacier Spear [1] (530034)

5211.png Madness Crusher

630019.png Dim Glacier Lance [1] (630019)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

6001.png Dragonic Breath

630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041)

ANY BIOSPHERE GEM

ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL

Immediately replace 630018.png Glacier Lance (630018) once you are able to get and equip it. It beats a fully enchanted +9https://muhro.eu/flux/data/zrenderer_cache/item/icon/630018.png Glacier Lance (630018) through getting the same refine alone.

Best bought from other players as getting it at your current progression point is impossible, it should be relatively cheap as well to get the base weapon.

Shield 460018.png Illusion Silver Guard [1] (460018) 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010) Feel free to get once you transition into 530034.png Dim Glacier Spear [1] (530034)
Garment 480124.png Convertible Physical Wing [1] (480124) This will serve as placeholder gear prior to getting Varmundt Manteaus. Refine to +11 if you wish
450266.png Glacier Manteau [1] (450266) 312073.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Powerful) (312073) 312069.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Fast) (312069)

312056.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Physical Defense) (312056) OR 312057.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Magical Defense) (312057)

This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming 102567.png Antiquity Isgard (Ultimate Lasgand) (102567) . Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.

This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.

480231.png Glade Rune Manteau [1] (480231) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

More niche equipment for 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Best used with 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073)
480232.png Ice Rune Manteau [1] (480232) Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)

Only best for 6001.png Dragonic Breath when paired with 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174)

470087.png Grey Wolf Boots [1] (470087) 310609.png Wolf Orb (Unlimited Vitality) (310609)

310602.png Wolf Orb (Fixed Casting) Lv.3 (310602)

310599.png Wolf Orb (Robust) Lv.3 (310599)

310609.png Wolf Orb (Unlimited Vitality) (310609) is optional because of how expensive it is and proccing it can be annoying. Feel free to get this if you wish to have transition gear prior to getting Varmundt boots.
470196.png Glacier Boots [1] (470196) 312079.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Over Power) (312079)

312077.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Physical Force) (312077)

312076.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Fixed Casting) (312076)

This midgame gear became affordable because of other players farming 102567.png Antiquity Isgard (Ultimate Lasgand) (102567) . Purchasing a refined +9-11 is a good choice especially with it being rather easy and cheap to enchant.

This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials. 312079.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Over Power) (312079) is optional due to MaxHP/MaxSP penalty.

Footwear 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073) ANY HP / ANY MAX HP Transition gear that can be brought into endgame because when you get this to proc it can effectively double your damage output. Its inconsistency can be off-putting for some though.
470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

More niche equipment for 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Best used with 480232.png Ice Rune Manteau [1] (480232)
470175.png Ice Rune Boots [1] (470175) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)

Not the best for 6001.png Dragonic Breath but still pretty good

Right Accessory 490054.png Sinful Opal Ring [1] (490054) OR

490066.png Brilliant Light Aquamarine Ring [1] (490066)

OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING

310199.png Anger Lv3 (310199) above OR 310214.png Regret Lv3 (310214) above

310234.png Solace Lv3 (310234) above OR 310219.png Empathy Lv3 (310219) above

Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
490106.png Grey Wolf Pendant [1] (490106) 310631.png Wolf Orb (Archer) Lv.4 (310631)

310631.png Wolf Orb (Archer) Lv.4 (310631)

310491.png Wolf Orb (DEX) Lv.3 (310491)

Only get if you prefer a slower progression, otherwise purchase 490328.png Glacier Pendant [1] (490328)

You may also keep this if you wish go to PVP (Battlegrounds/WOE) in the future.

490328.png Glacier Pendant [1] (490328) 312087.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Physical Power) (312087)

312084.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Expert Archer) (312084)

312050.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (STR) (312050)

The best Midgame accessory prior to getting 490302.png Soul Rune Ring [1] (490302) .

Requires purchasing from other players or partially completing Episode 20 to purchase it yourself. This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.

Left Accessory 490055.png Sinful Opal Necklace [1] (490055) OR

490067.png Brilliant Light Aquamarine Necklace [1] (490067) OR

OR ANY 10% ATK THANATOS RING

310199.png Anger Lv3 (310199) above OR 310214.png Regret Lv3 (310214) above

310234.png Solace Lv3 (310234) above OR 310219.png Empathy Lv3 (310219) above

Can be bought for relatively cheap from players. Materials for crafting is farmable from Thanatos Floor 10 onwards.
490107.png Grey Wolf Ring [1] (490107) 310631.png Wolf Orb (Archer) Lv.4 (310631)

310631.png Wolf Orb (Archer) Lv.4 (310631)

310491.png Wolf Orb (DEX) Lv.3 (310491)

Only get if you prefer a slower progression, otherwise purchase 490327.png Glacier Ring [1] (490327)

You may also keep this if you wish go to PVP (Battlegrounds/WOE) in the future.

490327.png Glacier Ring [1] (490327) 312087.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Physical Power) (312087)

312084.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (Expert Archer) (312084)

312054.png Glacier Flower Meow Power (VIT) (312054)

The best Midgame accessory prior to getting 490305.png Soul Magic Ring [1] (490305) .

Requires purchasing from other players or partially completing Episode 20 to purchase it yourself. This requires partial completion of Episode 20 though, so if you can't enchant it yet, you may ask other players to enchant it for you, assuming you have the materials.

Late-game/End-game Transition Gears

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper +12 [A] 400110.png Crown of Beelzebub [1] (400110) Fully upgrading this headgear is still worthwhile, as 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) can get very expensive in terms of time and materials investment.
+12 [A] 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) 312783.png Adamantine Jewel Lv5 (312783)

312706.png Time Dimension Jewel (Vitality) Lv3 (312706)

4744.png VIT+5 (4744)

- Comboes with 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) for 6001.png Dragonic Breath Cooldown Reduction

- Beats 400110.png Crown of Beelzebub [1] (400110) once comboed with 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) assuming both are fully graded and refine at +12 even WITHOUT enchantments

Middle 410233.png Gambler's Seal [1] (410233) 5% MaxHP / 5% MaxHP
Lower 420220.png Ace of Diamonds in Mouth (Ranged Physical) (420220) +5 Dex / Long Range 7
Armor +12 [A] 450283.png Engraved Ice Storm Rune Suit [1] (450283) 312354.png Ice Storm Rune Lv10 (312354)

312344.png Storm Rune Lv5 (312344)

312339.png Ice Rune Lv5 (312339)

Best standalone armor in terms of damage while building up on your 450171.png Nebula Suit of Concentration [1] (450171) .

Much preferred to be obtained through the player market, or partying up with other people in Depth 1 for its materials

+12 [A] 450171.png Nebula Suit of Concentration [1] (450171) 310682.png Star Cluster of Concentration Lv.3 (310682)

310732.png Nebula of Expert Archer Lv.3 (310732) OR 310744.png Nebula of Health Lv.3 (310744)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

Constellation Tower Gear.

The armor itself, and/or the materials used are best bought from other players, as Constellation Tower is a party-based instance. Getting this is fully enchanted, graded and refined is required if you wish to farm Biosphere Depth F1 on your own.

If you wish to future-proof your gear in exchange of a bit of a damage loss, immediately go for this armor instead

Weapon 6001.png Dragonic Breath

+12 [A] 530034.png Dim Glacier Spear [1] (530034)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311443.png Glacier Flower Spell (Dragonic Breath) (311443)

311443.png Glacier Flower Spell (Dragonic Breath) (311443)

While it is still a good weapon, it is highly outclassed by 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) alone.
6001.png Dragonic Breath

+12 [A] 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041)

ANY BIOSPHERE GEM

ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL

- Combos with 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) . Best in slot for 6001.png Dragonic Breath due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.5 to 0.35s.

-YOU WILL NEED INSTANT CAST AND AT LEAST 183+ ASPD TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SPAM RATE

- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.

-This is a Two-Handed Weapon, you are unable to equip any shields such as 460018.png Illusion Silver Guard [1] (460018) and 460020.png Mad Bunny-LT [1] (460020)

5211.png Madness Crusher

+12 [A]630019.png Dim Glacier Lance [1] (630019)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

Shield +12 460018.png Illusion Silver Guard [1] (460018) 2x 29010.png Rune of Vitality Lv2 (29010)
+12 [A] 460020.png Mad Bunny-LT [1] (460020) 310875.png HP Lv.3 (310875) - While only marginally better than 460018.png Illusion Silver Guard [1] (460018) in terms of damage, the utility this shield gives makes it worthwhile.
Garment +12 [A]480231.png Glade Rune Manteau [1] (480231) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

More niche equipment for 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Best used with 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073)
+12 [A] 480232.png Ice Rune Manteau [1] (480232) Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)

Only best for 6001.png Dragonic Breath when paired with 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174)

Footwear +11 [C]470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073) Can highly increase (almost double) your damage output if it procs. If you don't like inconsistency,

you may swap out to 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174) or 470175.png Ice Rune Boots [1] (470175)

+12 [A] 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

More niche equipment for 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Best used with 480232.png Ice Rune Manteau [1] (480232)
+12 [A]470175.png Ice Rune Boots [1] (470175) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

Only get and/or use if you want it to be shared between other jobs (e.g. Ranged Shinkiro/Shiranui, Mayhemic Thorns Biolo, etc)

Not the best for 6001.png Dragonic Breath but still pretty good

Right Accessory 490302.png Soul Rune Ring [1] (490302) 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) OR ANY

311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953)

311978.png Fragment of Varmundt (POW) Lv5 (311978)

Feel free to use any 2nd Slot Racial based on your needs. 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) is best

but is definitely the most expensive part to min-max

Left Accessory 490305.png Soul Magic Ring [1] (490305) 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) OR ANY

311953.png Tenacity of Varmundt Lv5 (311953)

311978.png Fragment of Varmundt (POW) Lv5 (311978)

Final Endgame Gear

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper +12 [A] 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) 312783.png Adamantine Jewel Lv5 (312783)

312706.png Time Dimension Jewel (Vitality) Lv3 (312706)

4744.png VIT+5 (4744)

- Comboes with 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) for 6001.png Dragonic Breath Cooldown Reduction

- Beats 400110.png Crown of Beelzebub [1] (400110) once comboed with 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) assuming both are fully graded and refine at +12 even WITHOUT enchantments

Middle 410233.png Gambler's Seal [1] (410233) 5% MaxHP / 5% MaxHP
Lower 420220.png Ace of Diamonds in Mouth (Ranged Physical) (420220) +5 Dex / Long Range 7
Armor +12 [A] 450171.png Nebula Suit of Concentration [1] (450171) 310682.png Star Cluster of Concentration Lv.3 (310682)

310732.png Nebula of Expert Archer Lv.3 (310732)

4744.png VIT+5 (4744)

While it's not as good on its own, the combo from 313015.png Life of Summer (Concentration) (313015) of 480350.png Circulation of Life Summer [1] (480350) and 312991.png Signet of Concentration Lv5 (312991) from 490484.png Signet of Circulation Summer [1] (490484) turns it into a powerhouse.

Replace 450283.png Engraved Ice Storm Rune Suit [1] (450283) once you have the combos online.

Weapon 6001.png Dragonic Breath

+12 [A] 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041)

ANY BIOSPHERE GEM

ANY VARMUNDT CRYSTAL

- Combos with 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) . Best in slot for 6001.png Dragonic Breath due to the Cooldown Reduction from 0.5 to 0.35s.

-YOU WILL NEED INSTANT CAST AND AT LEAST 183+ ASPD TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SPAM RATE

- Adjust the Biosphere Gem and Varmundt Crystal based on your needs.

5211.png Madness Crusher

+12 [A]630019.png Dim Glacier Lance [1] (630019)

311453.png Glacier Flower Spell (Physical Grade) Lv5 (311453)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

311274.png Glacier Flower Spell (Madness Crusher) (311274)

Shield N/A
Garment +12 [A] 480350.png Circulation of Life Summer [1] (480350) 313015.png Life of Summer (Concentration) (313015)

312538.png Physical Fruit Lv20 (312538)

312513.png Physical Flower Lv5 (312513)

Arguably the best gear in the game thanks to 313015.png Life of Summer (Concentration) (313015) and 312538.png Physical Fruit Lv20 (312538) enchants and combo with 490484.png Signet of Circulation Summer [1] (490484) .

HOWEVER, fully enchanting this may cost you upwards of more than 7b+ assuming you only buy through the market. Farming the materials for the enchant may take hundreds of hours of game time, and as such, take your time. Replace 480231.png Glade Rune Manteau [1] (480231) once you have 490484.png Signet of Circulation Summer [1] (490484) with 312989.png Signet of Concentration Lv3 (312989) onwards

Footwear +11 [C]470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073) Can highly increase (almost double) your damage output if it procs. If you don't like inconsistency, or would prefer dealing consistent damage when farming, you may swap out to 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174)
+12 [A] 470174.png Glade Rune Boots [1] (470174) 311881.png Varmundt's Crystal (Death) Lv5 (311881) OR ANY

310922.png Power of Varmundt Lv3 (310922)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) or 4744.png VIT+5 (4744) or ANY

Best in slot boots for more consistent damage especially thanks to its size damage modifier and MaxHP modifiers.
Right Accessory 490133.png Stamina Signet of Star [1] (490133) OR

490132.png Power Signet of Star [1] (490132)

313028.png Star Cluster of Strength Lv5 (313028)

310701.png Star of Master Archer Lv5 (310701)

310701.png Star of Master Archer Lv5 (310701)

If you prefer the best damage output for 6001.png Dragonic Breath, get 490133.png Stamina Signet of Star [1] (490133) , if you happen to have a 490132.png Power Signet of Star [1] (490132) you may also use that.

The damage difference is relatively marginal (1%).

Left Accessory 490484.png Signet of Circulation Summer [1] (490484) 312991.png Signet of Concentration Lv5 (312991)

312981.png Token of Life (312981)

Combos with the refine level of 480350.png Circulation of Life Summer [1] (480350) and 450171.png Nebula Suit of Concentration [1] (450171) Slot 2 Enchant 310682.png Star Cluster of Concentration Lv.3 (310682) .

Feel free to replace 490305.png Soul Magic Ring [1] (490305) once you have 312989.png Signet of Concentration Lv3 (312989)

If your 490305.png Soul Magic Ring [1] (490305) has 311942.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Normal Type) (311942) or 311943.png Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) , replace it at 312991.png Signet of Concentration Lv5 (312991)

Shadow Gear / Costume Stones

Position Gear Enchant Notes
Upper 1001939.png Rune Knight Stone II (Top) (1001939) Up to +10% Ranged from per level of 2007.png Dragon Training ; Combos with 1001948.png Dragon Knight Stone II (Garment) (1001948) to give up to +15% all size from per 2 level of 5210.png Dragonic Aura
Middle 1001940.png Rune Knight Stone II (Mid) (1001940) Combos with 1001948.png Dragon Knight Stone II (Garment) (1001948) to give +5% MaxHP and +10% 6001.png Dragonic Breath damage
Lower 1000376.png Ranged Stone (Low) (1000376) +3% Ranged Damage ; Combo with 1000523.png Ranged Stone (Dual) (1000523) to give +2% Ranged Damage
Garment 1001948.png Dragon Knight Stone II (Garment) (1001948) Required for 1001939.png Rune Knight Stone II (Top) (1001939) combo. and 1001940.png Rune Knight Stone II (Mid) (1001940)
Dual 1000523.png Ranged Stone (Dual) (1000523) +4% Ranged Damage
Armor +10 24679.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Armor (24679) Ranged +5% or ANY

POW 5 (Priority)

Increases damage dealt. Combos with 24680.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Shoes (24680) to further increase damage and be immune to knockback if both pieces are at least +9.

Interchangeable with 24764.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Armor (24764)

+ 10https://muhro.eu/flux/data/zrenderer_cache/item/icon/24764.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Armor (24764) Double Lord Bearer's combo deals more damage compared to 24679.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Armor (24679) combo, albeit you lose out on knockback immunity from the 24679.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Armor (24679) combo
Weapon +10 24792.png Master Shadow Weapon (24792) 312189.png POW+3 (312189)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724)

or

4744.png VIT+5 (4744)

4724.png DEX+5 (4724) if you want to aim towards VCT Instant cast via stats [(Int+2Dex)=530]

4744.png VIT+5 (4744) if you prefer more damage and HP for 6001.png Dragonic Breath

Shield +10 24793.png Master Shadow Shield (24793)
Footwear +10 24680.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Shoes (24680) Ranged +5% or ANY

POW 5 (Priority)

Interchangeable with 24763.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Shoes (24763)
+10 24763.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Shoes (24763) Combos with 24764.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Armor (24764)
Right Accessory +10 24766.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Earring (24766) Combos with 24765.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Pendant (24765) to further increase HP and damage; enables Endure status permanent at the cost of HP penalty at +9 of both.

Refine to +10 both pieces to remove HP Penalty

Interchangeable with 24681.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Earring (24681)

+10 24339.png Almighty Shadow Earring (24339) With 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) and 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) , you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.
Left Accessory +10 24765.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Pendant (24765) Interchangeable with 24682.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Pendant (24682)
+10 24340.png Almighty Shadow Pendant (24340) With 400529.png Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Dragon Knight) [1] (400529) and 630041.png Dimensions Dragon Lance [2] (630041) , you may need additional status points for instant cast and attack speed to maximize your spam rate on 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Do note that you will trade damage for comfort/spammability.

Alternatives / Utility

Upper 1000297.png Lord Knight Stone II (Top (1000297) Up to +5% Ranged per level of 397.png Spiral Pierce
Middle 1000611.png Rune Knight Stone (Mid) (1000611) Gives +5% Melee and Ranged damage with Lv. 10 2010.png Rune Mastery
Lower 25228.png Teleport Stone (Low) (25228) OR ANY If you're using 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073) , you may use any low stone for utility or more damage.

I chose 25228.png Teleport Stone (Low) (25228) so you won't have to bring 601.png Fly Wing (601) for convenience.

Garment 25067.png Cast Stone (Garment) (25067) If you're using 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073) and want to remove FCT.
Dual 1001055.png Power Stone (Dual) (1001055) +5 POW
Weapon +10 24686.png Absorb Shadow Weapon (24686) Ranged +5% or ANY

POW 5 (Priority)

If you need more sustain.
Shield +10 24685.png Absorb Shadow Shield (24685)
Armor +10 24800.png Master Shadow Armor (24800) 312302.png Dragon Knight Soul (Dragonic Breath) (312302)

312189.png POW+3 (312189)

Combos with 24793.png Master Shadow Shield (24793) and 24801.png Master Shadow Shoes (24801) to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9

If all Master Shadow pieces are equipped, gives 20% magical and physical RESISTANCE pierce by 20%

Footwear +10 24801.png Master Shadow Shoes (24801) Required for 24800.png Master Shadow Armor (24800) combo
Right Accessory +10 24802.png Master Shadow Earring (24802) Combos with 24803.png Master Shadow Pendant (24803) and 24792.png Master Shadow Weapon (24792) to provide 50% magical and physical defense pierce by 50% if ALL combo pieces are at least +9
Left Accessory +10 24803.png Master Shadow Pendant (24803) Required for 24802.png Master Shadow Earring (24802) combo

NOTES:

> While Blue Shadows are better, the Master Shadow set is also good if you wish to focus on 6001.png Dragonic Breath as it is relatively cheaper to max out their stats compared to Blue Shadows where you require lapine enchanting.

> The costume stones shown here is for when you're using 470073.png Boots of Unknown Life [1] (470073)

Stats / Traits

Note: 120 is the usually the threshold for highest stat allocation efficiency, going above 120 is usually a loss barring some exceptions.
Stats Allocation Notes
STR 100-120 One of your main damage stats. Also increases your weight capacity allowing you to carry more items.
AGI 70-110 Allows you to attack faster, which means you can output more skills for damage. Prioritize this last as ASPD is prioritized less in the early game. Once you hit the late game, you need to hit at least 183 ASPD to maximize 6001.png Dragonic Breath
VIT 120-130 Makes you less squishy. Having VIT at 100 renders you immune to certain status ailments (e.g. Stun) hence the 100 minimum.
INT 100-120 Allows you to cast more skills before replenishing it. This stat is also included for cast time reduction via stats (Int+Dex(2)=530)
DEX 100-120 Increases your HIT rate. 6001.png Dragonic Breath CAN miss so keep that in mind. This is also the main stat for cast time reduction via stats. In the late game you'll need to reach instant cast time to maximize 6001.png Dragonic Breath.

In the early game you may prioritize this for smoother movement / kiting.

LUK 1 No need LUK as your skills cannot crit.
Trait Allocation Notes
POW 110 Your main damage scaling for Traits. Max this one first especially if you are leveling.
STA Leftover Physical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Physical
WIS Leftover Magical Damage Resist. Put leftover points if you want more tankiness vs. Magical.
SPL 0 You don't deal magic damage sadly.
CON 110 Mostly used for increasing P. ATK. Allocate your points here after maxing out POW
CRT 0 You don't need CRT as it is mainly for critical based builds. Feel free to put leftover points here if you wish to get a non-significant damage boost

Skill Tree

Note: Skills outlined with a RED box is a core skill that can be used on all stages of the game. While BLUE box is your skill used while leveling during that job.
Swordman
Notes
- 7.png Magnum Break gives you an additional 20% Fire property damage for 10 seconds. It's used especially against bosses where that 20% can make a difference for DPS.
Lord Knight
Notes
- 357.png Concentration is the only buff you can use for the build, feel free to allocate your points on anything else, even on the Swordman tree if you feel like it.
Rune Knight
Notes
- 2008.png Dragon Breath and 5004.png Dragon Breath Water does NOT scale with STR. It mainly scales with MaxHP/Current HP. If you are still leveling, prioritize VIT first and INT/DEX for smoother leveling
Dragon Knight
Notes
- If you want to opt out of 5211.png Madness Crusher, you may max out 5207.png Two Handed Defense instead.

- 5201.png Servant Weapon is used for AP recovery to recover AP outside of healer

CARDS

Position Gear Effect Notes
Upper 300174.png Melted Poring Card (300174) +10% MaxHP. Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
Middle 300174.png Melted Poring Card (300174) +10% MaxHP. Best Non-MVP card that increases MaxHP
Armor 4392.png Observation Card (4392) Combo with 300270.png Empathize Card (300270)

Best card combo if you prefer a power-spike pretty early in the game. Also best used prior to getting 300376.png Two Eyes Dollocaris (300376) +12 bonus.

300376.png Two Eyes Dollocaris (300376) +100 Def, +50 RES

If below +12: -30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK

If +12 or above: +30% MaxHP; -10% ATK, -10% MATK

Use this card if you prefer more survivability.

Only use if armor is +12 above, otherwise you lose on stats.

4493.png Sealed Tao Gunka Card (4493) +50% MaxHP ; -50% Def and MDEF. +25% MaxHP if Armor is +15 Budget variant of 4302.png [MVP] Tao Gunka Card (4302) .

This is better than 300376.png Two Eyes Dollocaris (300376) for dealing damage, but you'll be taking more damage due to your DEF and MDEF being halved. This card gets more value if you have your armor at +15.

31488.png 4302.png [MVP] Tao Gunka Card (4302) +100% MaxHP ; -50% Def and MDEF. The BiS armor card for 6001.png Dragonic Breath. Gives you a lot of HP (and damage thanks to HP Scaling).

You can mitigate the penalty of halved DEF and MDEF by using 23204.png Brilliant Protection Scroll (23204)

Weapon 27361.png Polluted Wander Man Card (27361) +30% vs Medium and Large Your main card for Size Modifier as most relevant mobs you'll encounter are Medium and Large sized. When in doubt, slot in 2 of these if you don't want to think much on card choices for weapons
300264.png Rekenber High Guard Card (300264) +5% ATK; +10% Ranged if on 2H Spear; +2% Ranged per 3 refine; +3% Ranged per 3 refine and if Base Level 200. Pretty strong early-mid game option for weapon card. As you progress your gear however, you will end up with high amounts of ranged attack modifier where slotting in 27361.png Polluted Wander Man Card (27361) and/or 4140.png Abysmal Knight Card (4140) becomes the better choice.
4140.png Abysmal Knight Card (4140) +25% vs. Boss Use this if you're going up against Boss Protocol Monsters. This is especially relevant in the following zones:

Garden of Time; Forgotten Time Zone; Varmundt Biosphere Depth 1 and Depth 2; MVPs/Instances

4608.png White Knight Card (4608) +15 ATK, +20% vs. Medium and Large; IF COMBO with 4609.png Khalitzburg Knight Card (4609) : gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large Only use if you have a shield in your build; otherwise just use 27361.png Polluted Wander Man Card (27361)
Shield 300235.png Mushy Ant Egg Card (300235) +10% MaxSP; +1%MaxHP per refine Only applicable if you have a shield in your build; otherwise feel free to skip this.
4609.png Khalitzburg Knight Card (4609) +20 DEF, -25% damage taken vs Medium and Large; IF COMBO with 4608.png White Knight Card (4608) gives a total +35% damage and -30% Damage taken vs Medium and Large
Garment 300270.png Empathize Card (300270) Combo with 4392.png Observation Card (4392)

+10% Ranged; +15% Ranged per 40 base DEX if combo and base level 200

Best card combo if you prefer a power-spike pretty early in the game.

Also best used prior to getting 300376.png Two Eyes Dollocaris (300376) +12 bonus.

300426.png Crux Findel Card (300426) +10% damage taken vs Normal class; +5% Ranged; +4% ranged per 2 refine This is the non-MVP damage card you'll use once you have 300376.png Two Eyes Dollocaris (300376) online.

Take care of its increased damage taken penalty, though you can mitigate it with Eden consumables.

31488.png 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) +2 ASPD

+15% Racial Modifer Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS

Your best in slot Garment card in terms of utility.

The additional stats allow you swap out 24339.png Almighty Shadow Earring (24339) combo with other shadows such as 24765.png Lord Bearer's Shadow Pendant (24765) or 24681.png Maximum Mammoth Shadow Earring (24681) which gives you more flexible choices for shadow gears.

OTHER 31488.png BIO5 MVP Cards

(e.g. 4671.png [MVP] Sorcerer Celia Card (4671) 4682.png [MVP] Shadow Chaser Gertie Card (4682) , etc)

Base Level ≥ 175 = +10 ALL STATS

Refine +10 = +10 ALL STATS

An alternative to 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) .

Due to 6001.png Dragonic Breath being a very popular build, 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) is a lot more heavily priced than other Bio 5 MVP cards.

If you wish to enjoy the benefits of 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) for a cheaper price; but deals less damage, use other BIO5 MVP Cards instead.

31488.png 300473.png [MVP] Snow Angel Card (300473) +30% Ranged Damage

+5% Ranged damage per 3 refine +10% Boss modifier if compounded on Level 2 Armor

Your best in slot Garment card in terms of damage.

This will give you LOADS damage, and is much better than 4679.png [MVP] Rune Knight Seyren Card (4679) for dealing damage, however it doesn't offer you the same flexibility the former would.

As such, the trade off for this is you'll be stuck on 24339.png Almighty Shadow Earring (24339) and 24340.png Almighty Shadow Pendant (24340) for your instant cast requirement unless you invest in +20 Genetic Stat Food.

Footwear 300091.png Papila Card (300091) +2 Dex; +10% MaxHP and 10% MaxSP Additional HP/SP for HP scaling and +2 Dex for instant cast
4381.png Green Ferus Card (4381) +1 Vit; +10% MaxHP A more budget-friendly alternative for footwear, much more manageable to farm solo as well.
31488.png 27150.png [MVP] Venom Chimera Card (27150) +1000 MaxHP; +200 MaxSP

Refine +12 = +15% MaxHP; +15%MaxSP

Your BiS for footgear. There is no other card that gives more than 10% MaxHP and MaxSP other than this card.

You may want prioritize this last for if ever you have no more upgrade options.

Right Accessory 300077.png Broken Omega Cleaner Card (300077) +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP Grants additional stats for instant cast and MaxHP. A solid choice especially for accessory cards.
300468.png Snow Rabbit Iceslug Card (300468) +15% Ranged Damage; -15 Crit if ≥ 90 LUK Get if you prefer more raw damage. The penalty is negligible as 6001.png Dragonic Breath does not crit.
Left Accessory 300077.png Broken Omega Cleaner Card (300077) +2 Dex and +1 Vit; +10%MHP Grants additional stats for instant cast and MaxHP. A solid choice especially for accessory cards.

PETS

Pet Notes
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Incubus (1374) 		If you prefer SP sustain
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Succubus (1370) 		If you prefer HP sustain
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Blue Moon Loli Ruri (20940) 		For 6001.png Dragonic Breath build

If you prefer more HP (+5%) and VIT (+4) Be careful of its 73.png Kyrie Eleison proc as it can animation lock you

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Baphomet (1039) 		If you prefer +5% Ranged and +7% MaxSP
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Abysmal Knight (1219) 		If you prefer +5% Boss modifier.

Epilogue

That should be all for now. Feel free to reach out to me via ping in MuhRO discord at the #swordsman channel.

Video showcase and other updates coming soon provided I'm free.

Suggestions and comments that would help improve the guide are highly appreciated as well!

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the following:

  • Nihilo Guild for being the OGs and bringing me to MuhRO
  • yamiobsura and Nkkpgpbgbg of Nihilo for their insight on 6001.png Dragonic Breath build
  • Endless Paradise and Shady Communication for socialization
  • Muh, Icecold and the rest of the MuhRO team for all the hard work.
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