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[[Category:Cardinal]]

== '''Welcome!''' ==

<big>Hello everyone, and welcome to my Full Support Cardinal Guide! - '''Last edited:''' August 8, 2026

<big>Hello everyone, and welcome to my Full Support Cardinal Guide! - '''Last edited:''' August 9, 2026

Whether you're creating your very first support character or looking to optimize your performance in endgame content, this guide aims to help you get the most out of the Cardinal class.

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* Every 5 VIT grants +1 Soft MDEF and +1 HP Recovery Rate

Higher HP greatly improves your survivability and synergizes extremely well with ~~**Mediale Votum**~~, whose healing scales with the target's maximum HP.

Higher HP greatly improves your survivability and synergizes extremely well with {{#skill:5269}}, whose healing scales with the target's maximum HP.

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! Slot !! Item !! Notes

|-

| Upper || +10 to +12 {{#item:18972}} +11 {{#item:400465}}|| Old Mitra can be acquired at: [[Bio_5:_The_Bed_of_Honor_(Nightmare_Biolab)#Bio_5_Headgears| Bio 5]]. Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:4724}} or {{#item:4744}} Thanatos headgear can be crafted through [[Drooping_Thanatos's_Dolor-LT|item reform]]. Sacrifices a more tankier status for higher ACD Reduction. Enchanted with {{#item:29103}} For cards you can either keep {{#item:4582}} from the early game, upgraded it to {{#item:300174}} or {{#item:300528}} as well as use {{#item:300456}} for further ACD Reduction or {{#item:4366}} for VCT Reduction

| Upper || +10 to +12 {{#item:18972}} +10 to +12 {{#item:19480}} +11 {{#item:400465}}|| Old Mitra can be acquired at: [[Bio_5:_The_Bed_of_Honor_(Nightmare_Biolab)#Bio_5_Headgears| Bio 5]]. Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:4724}} or {{#item:4744}} Temporal Circlet can be acquired at [https://wiki.muhro.eu/Old_Glast_Heim_Challenge_Mode| OGHC] Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:29680}} or {{#item:29677}} and {{#item:4743}} Thanatos headgear can be crafted through [[Drooping_Thanatos's_Dolor-LT|item reform]]. Sacrifices a more tankier status for higher ACD Reduction. Enchanted with {{#item:29103}} For cards you can either keep {{#item:4582}} from the early game, upgraded it to {{#item:300174}} or {{#item:300528}} as well as use {{#item:300456}} for further ACD Reduction or {{#item:4366}} for VCT Reduction

|-

| Middle || {{#item:400002}} {{#item:410092}} || Victory Wing Ears can be enchanted [[Victorious Wing Ears|Here]] both using either {{#item:27351}} from the early game or upgrading it to {{#item:300174}}, Another powerful choice for further ACD Reduction is {{#item:27396}} as well.

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<big>'''

==== End Game ====

'''</big>

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*{{#item:4480}} Top / Mid (Decreases After Cast Delay by 15%, If refine level +15 decreases After Cast Delay by additional 5%)

*{{#item:4403}} Top / Mid (Decreases After Cast Delay by 30%)

*{{#item:300560}} Top / Mid (Reduces After Cast Delay by 25%, increases SP consumption of skills by 10%.

if refine rate is 10 or higher, reduces variable casting time by 15%.)

*{{#item:4143}} Top / Mid (Immunity to Stun)

*{{#item:4493}} Armor (MaxHP +50%, Def and MDEF -50%, If refine level +15 MaxHP +25%)

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*{{#item:4675}} Garment (When equipped by ArchBishop/Cardinal MaxHP +10%, Base Level atleast 175 = All basic stats +10, If refine level 10 or higher = All basic stats +10)

*{{#item:4580}} Garment (Reduces damage taken from Water, Earth, Fire, Wind, Shadow, and Undead property attacks by 50%. Increases damage taken from Holy and Ghost property attacks by 100%.)

*{{#item:4145}} Accessory (Reduces the variable casting time of skills by 30%)

Note: After testing both {{#item:27150}} and {{#item:300667}}, I found that the performance difference between the two is surprisingly small. Although Glutto offers a higher percentage HP bonus, the large amount of flat HP provided by Venom Chimera closes the gap considerably in practice. Because of this, I generally recommend Venom Chimera Card, as it delivers very similar results while typically being much more affordable than Glutto, making it the better value for most players.

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Adjust the quantities as you please.

Note: In Tower of Trials (ToT), movement speed is fixed, so there is no need to use {{#item:12710}} for movement speed.

Note: You can also use {{#item:12196}} it restores 50% HP per use, you can spam it and it's lighter than {{#item:607}} (the only counterpart is that there is no sp regen)

==== General Gameplay ====

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Important: When using Clearance on MVPs, you can use '''@hideplayer''' to make targeting the MVP easier without accidentally selecting party members. Keep in mind that Clearance is classified as a '''buff''' skill, so you need to '''Shift-click''' the MVP '''(Binding @hideplayer to Alt + M can make it significantly easier to acess)'''

Important: When there is a '''Distant Onslaught floor (Ranged Only)''' and a [https://www.divine-pride.net/database/monster/1190/orc-lord Orc Lord] (MVP) or [https://www.divine-pride.net/database/monster/3137/high-orc High Orc] (MOB) you should use {{#skill:12}} on elemental master {{#skill:2453}}

Note: I am still gaining experience with the exact mechanics behind Clearance usage on certain MVPs. As I learn more about the visual cues, timings, and tips that can make these encounters easier, I will continue updating this section with any useful information I find. (If you have any further Mvps that i need to include / tips feel free to reach out at the discord)

== '''Recreated Dark Whisper''' ==

==== Recommended Consumables ====

I recommend bringing:

* {{#item:1100005}}

* {{#item:1100004}}

* {{#item:717}} (unless using {{#item:4132}})

* {{#item:607}}

* {{#item:50035}} (or its individual components)

* {{#item:523}} (Useful for melee classes as it increases the damage on the boss [https://flux.muhro.eu/?module=monster&action=view&id=22497 Immortal Monarch])

==== General Gameplay ====

RDW has a few important mechanics that can instantly end your attempt, so understanding them is just as important as knowing your Cardinal rotation.

'''Party Survival'''

* All party members must remain alive and inside the instance. Whenever a party member dies, leaves the instance, or is otherwise no longer present, a 10-second failure countdown begins. If the countdown reaches zero, the attempt fails and the encounter must be restarted.

As a Cardinal, keep a close eye on the party and be ready to heal, resurrect, and rebuff anyone who goes down. Do not let the countdown catch you by surprise.

'''Upper-Floor Crystal'''

'''Only one player can enter the upper-floor staircase at a time. If a second player enters the staircase, the attempt will reset.'''

This is usually not the Cardinal's responsibility, but make sure the party decides on a Crystal Runner before starting the encounter. If nobody handles the crystal, the boss will take significantly less damage, making the fight much harder than it needs to be.

'''Basic Strategy'''

* Engage Immortal Monarch and watch for blue crystal leading to the upper floor.

* Once the upper-floor trigger becomes available, only the designated Crystal Runner should enter the staircase. As the Cardinal, stay with the main group and focus on maintaining buffs and supporting the party.

* The runner destroys the Blue Crystal, which stuns the boss and temporarily makes the red crystals vulnerable. When this happens, take advantage of the opening and spam {{#skill:78}} on the boss to help maximize the party's damage.

* The Red Crystal should also be destroy by your fellow DPS party members, as it heals the boss if it's alive

* If the boss survives, repeat the crystal mechanic until it is defeated.

* Make sure to complete the reward dialogue before leaving the instance.

==== Land Protector (or the lack of it) ====

It is generally very useful to have an Elemental Master in the party, as {{#skill:288}} can protect the group from several of the boss's dangerous ground-targeted mechanics.

If you don't have access to LP, make sure {{#skill:5269}} is maintained on yourself and stay relatively close together with the party when necessary. Pay close attention to the incoming lasers and be ready to move out of their path.

==== Attacks ====

'''Lockon Laser'''

* The Lockon Laser deals approximately 30,000 damage. Move away from the targeted area or laser line as soon as the telegraph appears. If you have {{#skill:288}}, this mechanic is much less threatening as LP can protect you from it.

'''Jupitel Thunder & Ignition Break'''

* Make sure you have {{#skill:5269}} active on yourself. If the boss is still under its damage resistance from the crystals, be prepared to spam Dilectio Heal to keep yourself alive while the party works on removing the resistance. when the damage resistance is gone you can start spamming {{#skill:5269}}.

'''Earth Strain & Meteor Patterns'''

* Higher difficulties introduce additional large-area mechanics, including Earth Strain and falling meteor patterns. {{#skill:288}} can protect against these ground-based mechanics as well. Without LP, pay close attention and be prepared to heal as much as you can :D.

==== Boss Positioning ====

The boss will generally prioritize the closest party member. Try to keep the boss positioned where the main group can easily attack it while still having enough room to react to its mechanics.

== '''Work in Progress''' ==

The Endgame Gear, Demon God (Hard), PVU (Poring Village Unreal), And RDW sections are still under development. More updates will be added to the guide as I gain more experience, receive additional feedback and most importantly.. have time to write it all :D

==== Special Thanks ====

== '''Special Thanks''' ==

A huge thanks to Icecold, IceFeather, Chandra, Fuka, Biel and ~~Heppu~~ for helping review this guide, pointing out mistakes, providing recommendations, ~~and~~ sharing valuable insights. Your feedback helped improve the quality and accuracy of this guide, and I really appreciate the time and effort.

A huge thanks to Icecold, IceFeather, Chandra, Fuka, Biel, Heppu, Aour, Hurt Locker and Hutchef for helping review this guide, pointing out mistakes, providing recommendations, or sharing valuable insights. Your feedback helped improve the quality and accuracy of this guide, and I really appreciate the time and effort.

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 [[Category:Cardinal]]
 == '''Welcome!''' ==
-<big>Hello everyone, and welcome to my Full Support Cardinal Guide!  -  '''Last edited:''' August 8, 2026
+<big>Hello everyone, and welcome to my Full Support Cardinal Guide!  -  '''Last edited:''' August 9, 2026
 Whether you're creating your very first support character or looking to optimize your performance in endgame content, this guide aims to help you get the most out of the Cardinal class.
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 * Every 5 VIT grants +1 Soft MDEF and +1 HP Recovery Rate
-Higher HP greatly improves your survivability and synergizes extremely well with **Mediale Votum**, whose healing scales with the target's maximum HP.
+Higher HP greatly improves your survivability and synergizes extremely well with {{#skill:5269}}, whose healing scales with the target's maximum HP.
 <big>'''INT'''</big>
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 ! Slot !! Item !! Notes
 |-
-| Upper || +10 to +12 {{#item:18972}} <br> +11 {{#item:400465}}|| Old Mitra can be acquired at: [[Bio_5:_The_Bed_of_Honor_(Nightmare_Biolab)#Bio_5_Headgears| Bio 5]]. Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:4724}} or {{#item:4744}} <br> Thanatos headgear can be crafted through [[Drooping_Thanatos's_Dolor-LT|item reform]]. Sacrifices a more tankier status for higher ACD Reduction. Enchanted with {{#item:29103}} <br> For cards you can either keep {{#item:4582}} from the early game, upgraded it to {{#item:300174}} or {{#item:300528}} as well as use {{#item:300456}} for further ACD Reduction or {{#item:4366}} for VCT Reduction
+| Upper || +10 to +12 {{#item:18972}} <br> +10 to +12 {{#item:19480}} <br> +11 {{#item:400465}}|| Old Mitra can be acquired at: [[Bio_5:_The_Bed_of_Honor_(Nightmare_Biolab)#Bio_5_Headgears| Bio 5]]. Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:4724}} or {{#item:4744}} <br> Temporal Circlet can be acquired at [https://wiki.muhro.eu/Old_Glast_Heim_Challenge_Mode| OGHC] Enchanted with {{#item:29101}} or higher, {{#item:29680}} or {{#item:29677}} and {{#item:4743}}<br> Thanatos headgear can be crafted through [[Drooping_Thanatos's_Dolor-LT|item reform]]. Sacrifices a more tankier status for higher ACD Reduction. Enchanted with {{#item:29103}} <br> For cards you can either keep {{#item:4582}} from the early game, upgraded it to {{#item:300174}} or {{#item:300528}} as well as use {{#item:300456}} for further ACD Reduction or {{#item:4366}} for VCT Reduction
 |-
 | Middle || {{#item:400002}} <br> {{#item:410092}} || Victory Wing Ears can be enchanted [[Victorious Wing Ears|Here]] <br> both using either {{#item:27351}} from the early game or upgrading it to {{#item:300174}}, Another powerful choice for further ACD Reduction is {{#item:27396}} as well.
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 <big>'''
 ==== End Game ====
 '''</big>
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 *{{#item:4480}} Top / Mid (Decreases After Cast Delay by 15%, If refine level +15 decreases After Cast Delay by additional 5%)
 *{{#item:4403}} Top / Mid (Decreases After Cast Delay by 30%)
+*{{#item:300560}} Top / Mid (Reduces After Cast Delay by 25%, increases SP consumption of skills by 10%.
+if refine rate is 10 or higher, reduces variable casting time by 15%.)
 *{{#item:4143}} Top / Mid (Immunity to Stun)
 *{{#item:4493}} Armor (MaxHP +50%, Def and MDEF -50%, If refine level +15 MaxHP +25%)
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 *{{#item:4675}} Garment (When equipped by ArchBishop/Cardinal MaxHP +10%, Base Level atleast 175 = All basic stats +10, If refine level 10 or higher = All basic stats +10)
 *{{#item:4580}} Garment (Reduces damage taken from Water, Earth, Fire, Wind, Shadow, and Undead property attacks by 50%. Increases damage taken from Holy and Ghost property attacks by 100%.)
+*{{#item:4145}} Accessory (Reduces the variable casting time of skills by 30%)
 Note: After testing both {{#item:27150}} and {{#item:300667}}, I found that the performance difference between the two is surprisingly small. Although Glutto offers a higher percentage HP bonus, the large amount of flat HP provided by Venom Chimera closes the gap considerably in practice. Because of this, I generally recommend Venom Chimera Card, as it delivers very similar results while typically being much more affordable than Glutto, making it the better value for most players.
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 Adjust the quantities as you please. <br>
 Note: In Tower of Trials (ToT), movement speed is fixed, so there is no need to use {{#item:12710}} for movement speed.
+Note: You can also use {{#item:12196}} it restores 50% HP per use, you can spam it and it's lighter than {{#item:607}} (the only counterpart is that there is no sp regen)
 ==== General Gameplay ====
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 Important: When using Clearance on MVPs, you can use '''@hideplayer''' to make targeting the MVP easier without accidentally selecting party members. Keep in mind that Clearance is classified as a '''buff''' skill, so you need to '''Shift-click''' the MVP '''(Binding @hideplayer to Alt + M can make it significantly easier to acess)''' <br>
+Important: When there is a '''Distant Onslaught floor (Ranged Only)''' and a [https://www.divine-pride.net/database/monster/1190/orc-lord Orc Lord] (MVP) or [https://www.divine-pride.net/database/monster/3137/high-orc High Orc] (MOB) you should use {{#skill:12}} on elemental master {{#skill:2453}} <br>
 Note: I am still gaining experience with the exact mechanics behind Clearance usage on certain MVPs. As I learn more about the visual cues, timings, and tips that can make these encounters easier, I will continue updating this section with any useful information I find. (If you have any further Mvps that i need to include / tips feel free to reach out at the discord)
+== '''Recreated Dark Whisper''' ==
+==== Recommended Consumables ====
+I recommend bringing:
+* {{#item:1100005}}
+* {{#item:1100004}}
+* {{#item:717}} (unless using {{#item:4132}})
+* {{#item:607}}
+* {{#item:50035}} (or its individual components)
+* {{#item:523}} (Useful for melee classes as it increases the damage on the boss [https://flux.muhro.eu/?module=monster&action=view&id=22497 Immortal Monarch])
+==== General Gameplay ====
+RDW has a few important mechanics that can instantly end your attempt, so understanding them is just as important as knowing your Cardinal rotation.
+'''Party Survival''' <br>
+* All party members must remain alive and inside the instance. Whenever a party member dies, leaves the instance, or is otherwise no longer present, a 10-second failure countdown begins. If the countdown reaches zero, the attempt fails and the encounter must be restarted.
+As a Cardinal, keep a close eye on the party and be ready to heal, resurrect, and rebuff anyone who goes down. Do not let the countdown catch you by surprise.
+'''Upper-Floor Crystal'''
+'''Only one player can enter the upper-floor staircase at a time. If a second player enters the staircase, the attempt will reset.'''
+This is usually not the Cardinal's responsibility, but make sure the party decides on a Crystal Runner before starting the encounter. If nobody handles the crystal, the boss will take significantly less damage, making the fight much harder than it needs to be.
+'''Basic Strategy'''
+* Engage Immortal Monarch and watch for blue crystal leading to the upper floor. <br>
+* Once the upper-floor trigger becomes available, only the designated Crystal Runner should enter the staircase. As the Cardinal, stay with the main group and focus on maintaining buffs and supporting the party.<br>
+* The runner destroys the Blue Crystal, which stuns the boss and temporarily makes the red crystals vulnerable. When this happens, take advantage of the opening and spam {{#skill:78}} on the boss to help maximize the party's damage.
+* The Red Crystal should also be destroy by your fellow DPS party members, as it heals the boss if it's alive
+* If the boss survives, repeat the crystal mechanic until it is defeated.
+* Make sure to complete the reward dialogue before leaving the instance.
+==== Land Protector (or the lack of it) ====
+It is generally very useful to have an Elemental Master in the party, as {{#skill:288}} can protect the group from several of the boss's dangerous ground-targeted mechanics.
+If you don't have access to LP, make sure {{#skill:5269}} is maintained on yourself and stay relatively close together with the party when necessary. Pay close attention to the incoming lasers and be ready to move out of their path.
+==== Attacks ====
+'''Lockon Laser''' <br>
+* The Lockon Laser deals approximately 30,000 damage. Move away from the targeted area or laser line as soon as the telegraph appears. If you have {{#skill:288}}, this mechanic is much less threatening as LP can protect you from it.
+'''Jupitel Thunder & Ignition Break'''
+* Make sure you have {{#skill:5269}} active on yourself. If the boss is still under its damage resistance from the crystals, be prepared to spam Dilectio Heal to keep yourself alive while the party works on removing the resistance. when the damage resistance is gone you can start spamming {{#skill:5269}}.
+'''Earth Strain & Meteor Patterns'''
+* Higher difficulties introduce additional large-area mechanics, including Earth Strain and falling meteor patterns. {{#skill:288}} can protect against these ground-based mechanics as well. Without LP, pay close attention and be prepared to heal as much as you can :D.
+==== Boss Positioning ====
+The boss will generally prioritize the closest party member. Try to keep the boss positioned where the main group can easily attack it while still having enough room to react to its mechanics.
 == '''Work in Progress''' ==
 The Endgame Gear, Demon God (Hard), PVU (Poring Village Unreal), And RDW sections are still under development. More updates will be added to the guide as I gain more experience, receive additional feedback and most importantly.. have time to write it all :D
-==== Special Thanks ====
+== '''Special Thanks''' ==
-A huge thanks to Icecold, IceFeather, Chandra, Fuka, Biel and Heppu for helping review this guide, pointing out mistakes, providing recommendations, and sharing valuable insights. Your feedback helped improve the quality and accuracy of this guide, and I really appreciate the time and effort.
+A huge thanks to Icecold, IceFeather, Chandra, Fuka, Biel, Heppu, Aour, Hurt Locker and Hutchef for helping review this guide, pointing out mistakes, providing recommendations, or sharing valuable insights. Your feedback helped improve the quality and accuracy of this guide, and I really appreciate the time and effort.