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

== Introduction ==

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

== Notes ==

This build will have two full sections for Support and Magic. Expand the sections below for more information!  

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== Full Support ==  

=== Notes ===

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

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

# Attack Speed: Attack Speed decreases the animation delay of your skills. Once you hit enough After Cast Delay Reduction, your skills will start being gated by your attack speed. As such, Attack Speed is a very useful stat for Cardinals

# Healing Effectiveness and H.Plus: Boosts the strength of your heals. If you think you are already tanky enough and have enough ACD and ASPD, then healing effectiveness will help boost your support abilities.  

For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats.  

Of the two Illusion sets, I recommend the Illusion Sprint Set as the transition to Phase Two will be the smoothest. However, both are powerful, and you will also be using pieces of both sets.  

For now, just assume that your VCT will come in time and go full int and dex for your stats.  

Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade.  

{{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky.

==== Phase Five ====

The Enchants on the Stellar Spell Seal provide a large boost in VCT reduction that you may need after losing the Convertible Magical Wing and Wolf Robe, so I would prioritize this if you are having trouble with VCT.  

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

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

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

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# {{#item:410233}} and {{#item:420213}}

# {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant

# {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}}

=== Misc ===

* Earring: {{#item:24665}}

* Pendant: {{#item:24668}}

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

| Middle || {{#item:300252}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need

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| Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300455}}, or {{#item:4394}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}}

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

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