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     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">🔥 What Awaits You in This Guide?</li> </br>

     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">🛡️ <b>Core Mechanics</b> – Master the sacred art of defense and protection</li>

     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">⚔️ <b>Builds</b> – Forge your path as an indomitable guardian</li>

     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">🏰 <b>Tactics</b> – Command advanced strategies for tanking and resilience</li>

     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">🔱 <b>Equipment</b> – Wield the finest shields and armor blessed by the Gods!</li>

     <li style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;">📜 <b>Advanced Skills</b> – Discover the sacred arts of the Holy Imperial Guard</li>

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     Whether you aspire to stand as an unshakable bulwark in PvE, an immovable force in WoE, or a masterful strategist in group warfare, this guide will illuminate your path.</br>

'''The battlefield calls, Oh Holy Guardian. Let us begin your ascension! 🙏'''</br>

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">About Imperial Guards</span></span></h2>

<span style="font-size:1.2em">The Imperial Guard represents the pinnacle of the Crusader lineage, a warrior order whose duty transcends mere knighthood. As the fourth evolution of the Crusader path, they ascend beyond their predecessors, the Royal Guards, shedding the constraints of mortal warfare to embrace a higher calling.</span>

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▶ <span style="font-size:1.3em">This sacred path is exclusive to the <span style="color:blue;">Norman</span>, a race blessed by divine heritage, their bodies and souls tempered through generations of unwavering faith and unbreakable duty.</span>

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▶ <span style="font-size:1.3em">Legends tell of the schism that forged the Imperial Guard. In a time of upheaval, the Royal Guard Order stood at a crossroads—one faction clung to the traditions of steel and discipline, while another sought enlightenment, wielding both blade and divine power. The latter emerged transformed, chosen by celestial forces to ascend as the guardians of fate itself.</span>

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<span style="font-size:1.2em">No longer bound by earthly limitations, Imperial Guards are warrior-mystics, paragons of both defense and divinity. Their shields are not mere barriers but conduits of celestial will, their armor etched with sacred runes that glow with divine power. On the battlefield, they are both sanctuary and storm—an unshakable bulwark to their allies and an unrelenting judgment upon their foes. To stand against an Imperial Guard is to stand against the will of the gods themselves.</span>

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For more details about the initial release of the 4th job classes, visit the following link:

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">About me</span></span></h2>

<p><i>Respect and Honor!</i></p>

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">My Swordsman Journey ⚔️</h3>

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📌You can mostly find me by my in-game aliases: <b><span style="color:Navy;">Young</span></b>

💬 "I've also been a dedicated Swordsman tank since my earliest days in Ragnarok Online. My journey started in KRO <b>Korean Ragnarok Online</b> from (2005-2014), continued in NovaRO <b>Nova Ragnarok Online</b> (2014-2022), and now I've found my new home in MuHRO since early 2022.  <u>"Defense is the best offense"</u> - Miyu 2k25

Swordsman Tanking was one of the roles that i fell in love with and even to this day as my Alternative to Magic and Mages, although they aren't as popular as other roles/class however you can count yourself a very important asset to any team and party kind of runs or Party Activies, The passion of being an indomitable and Unstoppable Force and Superior Superman-like Class that can withstand anything in his path is what bring us all here together!<br>

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">Socials 🌐</h3>

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[[File:Discord2.png|30x30px]]<big><u>My Discord:</u> 민정#7897 / miyoung.<br></big>

[[File:Youtube2.png|30x30px]]<big><u>My Youtube:</u> https://www.Youtube.com/미유<nowiki/>/ https://bit.ly/Miyu <br></big>

[[File:Twitch2.png|30x30px]]<big><u>My Twitch:</u> https://www.twitch.tv/miyuh2o</big>''' <br>'''

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Disclaimer</span></span></h2>

<p><i>I respect you, you respect me~</i></p>

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">Credits ⚖️</h3>

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<b>"All credit goes to their respective owners. ♥ This guide is crafted with love and passion, straight from my heart and soul."</b><br>

   This guide is intended to assist anyone in need and will not be used for profit or illegal distribution. <br>

   "All Rights Reserved" ©

▶ <b>Fair Use:</b><br>

   <pre style="font-size: 1.2em;">Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.</pre>

   <li>Some tables and information are borrowed from external sources, but I have respectfully redesigned, improved, and created unique versions of them.</li>

   <li>This guide is still a work in progress. Everything you see here may change or be adjusted depending on future game updates.</li>

   <li>This guide is based on my personal experience, knowledge, opinions, and preferences in the game.</li>

   <li>This is a guide, it's up to you whether you follow all or part of it or not at all.</li>

   <li>This guide will assist you from the range of being a Swordsman class to the Imperial Guard class.</li>

   <li>I will strive to keep this guide up to date as long as I continue to play the game.</li>

   <li>There may be errors or inaccuracies in this guide. If you spot any, feel free to contact me, and I would greatly appreciate any corrections!</li>

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Pros and Cons</span></span></h2>

<p><i>A Soldier's Weakness and Strength.</i></p>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Pros" style="font-size: 1.6em;">Pros ✅</span></h3> <ul style="font-size: 1.2em;"> <li><u>Exceptional Survivability</u>: Royal Guards boast one of the highest HP pools in the game, combined with strong defensive skills like <b>Prestige</b>, <b>Defender</b>, and <b>Auto-Guard</b>, making them nearly unkillable in the right conditions.</li> <li><u>Devotion Support</u>: Their signature skill <b>Devotion</b> allows them to protect key party members (e.g., DPS and healers) by redirecting damage to themselves, making them invaluable in both PvP and PvM content.</li> <li><u>High Damage Mitigation</u>: With access to <b>Defender</b>, <b>Shield Fortress</b>, and equipment focused on reducing physical and magical damage, Royal Guards excel at absorbing enemy attacks.</li> <li><u>Versatile Playstyle</u>: They can adapt to various roles, from tanking and supporting with <b>Inspiration</b> to dealing respectable AoE damage with <b>Overbrand</b> and <b>Earth Drive</b>.</li> <li><u>Strong Crowd Control</u>: Royal Guards possess effective crowd control skills like <b>Trample</b> and <b>Earth Drive</b>, which can disrupt enemy formations and keep mobs under control.</li> <li><u>Reflect Damage</u>: The <b>Reflect Damage</b> skill punishes attackers, making it a great tool for handling high DPS opponents or mob-heavy situations.</li> <li><u>Party Utility</u>: Skills like <b>Guardian Shield</b>, <b>Providence</b>, and <b>Ultimate Sacrifice</b> provide significant buffs to themselves and their allies, enhancing survivability and damage output.</li> <li><u>Immunity to Magic</u>: With skills like <b>Prestige</b>, Royal Guards can hold their ground and maintain positioning, even in scenarios where Massive magic aoe's are in your screen.</li> <li><u>Durability in PvP</u>: Their ability to absorb and redirect damage, combined with their crowd control and reflect skills, makes them a dominant force in PvP environments.</li> </ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Cons" style="font-size: 1.6em;">Cons 🅾️</span></h3> <ul style="font-size: 1.2em;"> <li><u>SP Intensive</u>: Royal Guards rely heavily on their SP pool for maintaining key skills like <b>Devotion</b> and <b>Inspiration</b>, making SP management a constant challenge.</li> <li><u>Gear Dependent</u>: Optimal performance requires heavy investment in specialized gear for tanking, devotion, and reflect builds, which can be costly and time-consuming to acquire.</li> <li><u>Limited Mobility</u>: Royal Guards lack inherent mobility skills, making them slower compared to other classes and reliant on mounts or external buffs to improve movement speed.</li> <li><u>Lower Damage Output</u>: While capable of dealing damage, their primary focus on defense and support means their DPS is generally lower compared to dedicated damage-dealing classes.</li> <li><u>Skill Cooldowns</u>: Many of their key abilities, like <b>Inspiration</b> and <b>Shield Fortress</b>, have long cooldowns, limiting their uptime in extended fights.</li> <li><u>Positioning Reliance</u>: Skills like <b>Devotion</b> require careful positioning to ensure the right targets are protected, making them challenging to play effectively in chaotic scenarios.</li> <li><u>Vulnerability to Dispells</u>: Despite their strong physical and magic defenses, Royal Guards can struggle against monsters that can dispell your defensive skills</li> <li><u>Complex Gameplay</u>: Balancing their various roles (tank, support, and dps) can be challenging, requiring significant game knowledge and situational awareness.</li> <li><u>High Cost of Maintenance</u>: Maintaining mounts, gear, and consumables for SP and HP recovery and buffs adds to the expense of playing this class effectively.</li> </ul>

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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Imperial_Guard"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Stats and traits</span></span></h2>

<p><i><span style="font-size: 1.1rem;">Imperial Guards excel at both defense and damage reflections - making them the ultimate tanks!</span></i></p>

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<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Primary stat that increases weight capacity and physical attack power. (Aim for at least 40 STR for optimal tanking.)</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Provides ASPD and Flee. Every 5 AGI grants 1 SoftDEF. (Focus more on damage absorption than evasion. 60-90 AGI is sufficient for most tank builds.)</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Core tanking stat that increases HP by 1% per point and enhances defense. Imperial Guards have excellent HP modifiers. (Aim for at least 120 VIT for maximum survivability.)</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Provides SP management and magic defense. (Mostly for SP, magic defenses and for prestige activation)</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Important for faster casting. (90 for pure tanks, 120+ only if you are lacking stats for no-cast)</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Helps with perfect defense chance and Resistance to most debuffs. (Specifically for prestige activation)</td>

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<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Primary trait stat that increases physical attack. not as necessary as you may think.</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Core defensive trait that directly increases physical resistance. Crucial for tank builds.</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Provides magic resistance. Important for overall survivability against magic damage.</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Not a primary focus. Only invest if using magic-based shield skills.</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Only used for Specific Flee Tanking Builds. Otherwise don't get it.</td>

<td style="background-color:#e6eeff; font-size: 1.1rem;">Optional for pure healings. although not necessary but an option .</td>

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<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Strength (STR)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Your primary stat for both defensive and offensive capabilities. Each point increases weight capacity and physical attack power. Higher STR allows you to wear heavier shields and armor while maintaining good damage reflection. For optimal performance, aim for [40+ STR].<br>

STR also helps with Shield Chain damage if you're using that build variation.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Agility (AGI)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Provides ASPD and Flee bonuses, with every 5 points granting 1 SoftDEF. For tank builds, [60-90 AGI] is sufficient since the focus is on damage absorption rather than evasion.<br>

AGI also helps reduce the duration of movement-impairing effects in PvP/WoE.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Vitality (VIT)</b> <b><span style="color:red;"> [Essential]</span></b><br>

▷ Your core tanking stat that increases Max HP by 1% per point and enhances defense. Imperial Guards have excellent HP modifiers, making VIT extremely effective. Aim for [120+ VIT] for maximum survivability.<br>

VIT provides resistance against Crystallization, Freezing, and other status effects in PvP/WoE.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Intelligence (INT)</b> <b><span style="color:red;"> [Essential]</span></b><br>

▷ Primarily useful for SP management and magic defense. [90-100 INT] is sufficient for most tank builds to maintain SP and for Prestige.<br>

INT helps reduce the duration of mental status effects like Sleep and Confusion.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Dexterity (DEX)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Important for insta-cast via stats. Pure tanks can manage with [70-90 DEX].<br>

DEX also helps reduce the duration of some status effects like Crystallization.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Luck (LUK)</b> <b><span style="color:red;"> [Essential]</span></b><br>

▷ Contributes to perfect defense chance and provides critical resistance. [90-100 LUK] is sufficient for most builds, though most players would like 100% magic dodge chance. Can also help with status resistance in PvP situations.

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<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Power (POW)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Primary trait stat that increases physical attack. again not useful, unless you went for physical build tank.<br>

Status physical attack increases by 5 per point.<br>

P.ATK increases by 1 per 3 points.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Stamina (STA)</b> <b><span style="color:red;"> [Essential]</span></b><br>

▷ Core defensive trait that directly increases physical resistance (RES). Very Crucial for tank builds.<br>

RES increases by 1 per point.<br>

RES increases by 5 per 3 points.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Wisdom (WIS)</b> <b><span style="color:red;"> [Essential]</span></b><br>

▷ Provides magic resistance (MRES), crucial for overall survivability against magic damage.<br>

MRES increases by 1 per point.<br>

MRES increases by 5 per 3 points.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Spell (SPL)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Not a primary focus stat. Only invest if using magic-based skills.<br>

Status Magic Attack increases by 5 per point.<br>

S.MATK increases by 1 per 3 points.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Concentration (CON)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Only if you are going for Flee Tanking, which i do not reccommend, but it is an option.<br>

HIT and FLEE increase by 2 per point.<br>

Additional defensive bonuses every 5 points.

<p style="font-size: 1.0rem;">★ <b>Creative (CRT)</b> <b><span style="color:blue;"> [Optional]</span></b><br>

▷ Optional for higher healing numbers<br>

H.PLUS increases by 1 per point.<br>

C.RATE increases by 1 per 3 points.

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<p style="font-size:1.0rem;">💡<b>[1st Image]</b>: This 1st Build Mostly focuses on a balance of both High HP + High Casting + Average ASPD</p>

<p style="font-size:1.0rem;">💡<b>[2nd Image]</b>: This 2nd Build Mostly focuses on Harmony Build (Resistance to most debuffs while having High HP and Good Casting as well as ASPD </p>

<p style="font-size:1.0rem;">💡<b>[3rd Image]</b>: This 3rd Build Mostly focuses on Casting Build (Having High Dex and Int stat for insta cast while keeping high HP and a bit of Resistance. </p>

<p style="font-size:1.0rem;">💡<b>[4th Image]</b>:This would be your go to Trait build for any and all builds.</p>

<p><i>Behold the RGTB, which stands for ROYAL GOLDEN THIEF BUG!</i> (OwO;)</p>

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{{#skill:2318}} is a supportive skill exclusive to the '''Paladin''' class in ''Ragnarok Online''. It enhances the Paladin's '''DEF''' and provides a chance to completely '''dodge magic attacks'''. <br>

I'll make your life easier by giving the requirements that you need for this built-in {{#Item:4128}}, the prestige!<br>

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⚠️Beware of Dispells though, they can instantly remove your prestige <br>

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'''<p style="font-size: 1.4em;">Skill Effects</p>

* '''Increases DEF''' based on character level and skill level.   

* '''Chance to completely dodge magic attacks''' using a formula based on '''INT (Intelligence) and LUK (Luck)'''.

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<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">Skill Formulas 📋</h3>

'''<p style="font-size: 1.4em;">Magic Dodge Chance Formula</p>

'''<p style="font-size: 1.4em;">DEF Bonus Formula</p>

The result is then '''multiplied by''' (Base Level / 100).

'''<p style="font-size: 1.4em;">Skill Duration Per Level</p>

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! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Duration

| '''Lv 1''' || 30 seconds  

| '''Lv 2''' || 45 seconds  

| '''Lv 3''' || 60 seconds  

| '''Lv 4''' || 75 seconds  

| '''Lv 5''' || 90 seconds  

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">INT + LUK Requirements 📈</h3>

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To achieve a full '''100% magic dodge''' using the Prestige skill, you need to meet the required '''(INT + LUK)''' values based on your '''Base Level''' and '''Skill Level'''.

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<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">INT & LUK Distribution 📊</h3>

You can distribute your '''INT and LUK''' in different ways to meet the required total. Below are some possible '''equal and skewed distributions'''.

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Total (INT + LUK) Needed

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Even Split

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | High INT

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | High LUK

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">How to Use This Table 📝</h3>

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1️⃣ Find your Base Level <br>

2️⃣ See the required total (INT + LUK) <br>

3️⃣ Choose a stat distribution <br>

✅ Even Split (Balanced INT & LUK) <br>

✅ High INT (More Magic Defense, SP, Resistance to some Statuses) <br>

✅ High LUK (More Flee, Perfect Dodge, Slight Resistance to most Statuses) <br>

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'''Example:'''

If you're Base Level 275, you need 138 total INT + LUK. <br>

You can achieve this with: <br>

📌 69 INT & 69 LUK (balanced) <br>

📌 88 INT & 50 LUK (INT-focused) <br>

📌 50 INT & 88 LUK (LUK-focused) <br>

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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Imperial_Guard"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Defense</span></span></h2>

<p><i>Did you know the more mobs you get the weaker you get?</i></p>

   <li>Reduces incoming physical damage directly through subtraction.</li>

   <li>also known as "VIT" defense, reduces incoming physical damage directly.</li>

   <li><b>BonusA</b> is the sum of additive bonuses.</li>

   <li><b>BonusB</b> is the sum of multiplicative bonuses.</li>

   <li>Monsters use a different SoftDEF formula.</li>

   <li>Reduces incoming physical damage multiplicatively.</li>  

   <li><b>Damage after Hard DEF</b> = <code>Damage × [(4000 + HardDEF) ÷ (4000 + HardDEF × 10)]</code></li>

   <li>Is applied to damage calculations first, before Soft DEF.</li>

'''Here's a different example of how Hard DEF works:'''

<li>Let's say a monster deals 1000 base damage:</li>

<li> ⚔️ With 200 Hard DEF: Damage is reduced to around 714 damage</li>

<li> ⚔️ With 400 Hard DEF: Damage is reduced to around 526 damage</li>

<li> ⚔️ With 600 Hard DEF: Damage is reduced to around 411 damage</li>

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Keep in mind that your defense gets weaker when mobbed:</li>

<li> Fighting 3 monsters: -5% DEF</li>

<li> Fighting 4 monsters: -10% DEF </li>

<li> And so on until you hit 0 defense</li>

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Your Hard DEF starts at 0 and you can increase it through:</li>

<li> Equipment</li>

<li> Cards</li>

<li> Buffs and skills</li>

<li> Consumable items</li>

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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Soft_Magic_Defense" style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Soft Magic Defense 🔰</span></h3>

   <li>Soft magic defense, also known as "INT" magic defense, reduces incoming magic damage directly.</li>

   <li><b>BonusA</b> is the sum of additive bonuses.</li>

   <li><b>BonusB</b> is the sum of multiplicative bonuses.</li>

   <li>Monsters use a different SoftMDEF formula.</li>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Hard_Magic_Defense" style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Hard Magic Defense 🔰</span></h3>

   <li>Hard magic defense, also known as "armor" or "equipment" magic defense, reduces incoming magic damage multiplicatively.</li>

   <li>Hard magic defense has a base value of 0, and is increased by equipment, some skills, and items.</li>

   <li><b>Damage after Hard MDEF</b> = <code>Damage × [(1000 + HardMDEF) ÷ (1000 + HardMDEF × 10)]</code></li>

⚠️ This indicates that as Hard MDEF increases, the percentage of magic damage reduced also increases, but with diminishing returns. For example: </br>

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🔮 20 Hard MDEF provides approximately 15% damage reduction. </br>

🔮 40 Hard MDEF provides approximately 25% damage reduction. </br>

🔮 125 Hard MDEF provides approximately 50% damage reduction. </br>

<b>(It is shown as </b><span style="color:Red;">A</span><b> + </b><span style="color:Blue;">B</span><b> in the Status Window, where </b><span style="color:Red;">A</span><b> represents the </b><span style="color:Red;">Soft Mdef</span><b> and </b><span style="color:Blue;">B</span><b> represents the </b><span style="color:Blue;">Hard Mdef</span><b>.)</b>

   <li>The Magical Defense (MDEF) system was revamped in the Renewal  

   Update. HardDEF/MDEF is no longer limited into a 1-100 point system,  

   with 100 being full immunity. Instead, the effect of HardMDEF is now

   reduced exponentially as the number goes up (i.e. the higher the number,

   the less effect every single point adds);</li>

   <li>SoftDEF/MDEF, which is mostly based on VIT and INT respectively,  

   did not go through a lot of change from Pre-Renewal. They reduce damage

   subtractively, removing flat amounts from the final damage after the

   HardDEF/MDEF reductions are applied.</li>

<b>(While introducing the 4th job trait/status seen as </b><span style="color:Green;">C</span><b> in the lower Status Window as </b><span style="color:Green;">Mres</span><b> </b>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Magic_Resistance" style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Magic Resistance 🔰(MRES)</span></h3>

   <li>Magic Resistance (MRES) is a defensive stat that reduces incoming magic damage multiplicatively.</li>

   <li>MRES is primarily increased through equipment, buffs, skills, and certain consumable items.</li>

   <li><b>Formula:</b> The final damage reduction is calculated as:

   <li>Similar to Hard MDEF, MRES provides significant reductions as it increases, but its effectiveness diminishes at higher values due to diminishing returns.</li>

<span style="color:Brown;">The Effectiveness amount is at <b>50%</b></span>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Magic_Resistance" style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Physical Resistance 🔰(RES)</span></h3>

   <li>Physical Resistance (RES) is a defensive stat that reduces incoming Physical damage multiplicatively.</li>

   <li>RES is primarily increased through equipment, buffs, skills, and certain consumable items.</li>

   <li><b>Formula:</b> The final damage reduction is calculated as:

   <li>Similar to Hard DEF, RES provides significant reductions as it increases, but its effectiveness diminishes at higher values due to diminishing returns.</li>

<span style="color:Brown;">The Effectiveness amount is also at <b>50%</b></span>

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Imperial_Guard"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Game Commands and Settings</span></span></h2>

<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Game_Commands" style="font-size: 1.6em;">Game Commands for Swordsman ⚙️</span></h3>

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Commands 📜

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Example 💡

! style="background-color: #cdddff;" | Description 📃

|Marks your last point after porting on the mini-map.

|Swordsman Classes only. Hides your mount. Known issue: Take off mount button goes away (use @unmount)

|Swordsman Classes only. Helps you dismount if your mount is hidden with @hidemount

|Displays the user's Instance cooldown timers

|Displays Cast Delay or Cooldown for skills, requires Skill Failure Display option to be on

|Teleports you to the last location you visited via Warper NPC

|Reloads displayed positions (Removes Position Lag errors)

|Prevents players from damaging mobs who hit you or were hit by you

|Displays in-depth character stats

|Displays in-depth defensive character stats

|You can count 5 different mobs at the same time. So you type @kc >mobid< >1 (first position of 5)<

|Displays gained zeny.

| Takes off the gear you wearing.

|-

|Movement by clicking will be ignored

|Autoattack action will be ignored (your character will still stand within attack range when clicking on an enemy)

|Pets will no longer be shown.

|Turns off all headgear/garment effects on Player Characters

|Automatically loots drop rate below the rate selected

|Restock allows you to automatically draw a set of registered items from the current opened Storage.

|Stores all Items into an opened storage.

|Moves all Items from an opened storage into inventory

|Moves all items from cart to inventory

Types: -1 = All (default), 0 = Healing, 2 = Usable, 3 = Etc, 4 = Armor, 5 = Weapon, 6 = Card, 7 = Pet Egg, 8 = Pet Armor, 10 = Ammunition

|Drops all items from inventory except equipped or favourited items

Types: -1 = All (default), 0 = Healing, 2 = Useable, 3 = Etc, 4 = Armor, 5 = Weapon, 6 = Card, 7 = Pet Egg, 8 = Pet Armor, 10 = Ammunition

<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Imperial_Guard"><span style="color:rgb(204, 242, 255); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Defensive Cards</span></span></h2>

<h3 style="font-size: 1.7em; color: #8c8cd9;">HP & VIT Cards 🃏</h3> <p style="font-size: 1.4em;"><b>Paladin's HP and Vit Cards </b></p> <b><span style="color:Brown;">Up to date until EP21 (Episode 21)</span></b>

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