Maikoa's Magic Abyss Chaser Guide
Introduction
Hello, I'm Maikoa, one of the few insane people who decided "Magic AC is fun and I'm going to main it." I've played multiple MMOs throughout my life, RO being the very first. I don't play it as my main game anymore currently but you'll see me talk in the Discord a lot either hating on someone or helping new people who need stuff clarified.
Why make a guide, you ask? well, better have one than none, amirite? [insert smug dog pic here]
"But you don't play it as your main game anymore." Well, this was a long overdue guide and I decided to just finish it recently. I still hop on to the game from time to time to do some farming so I guess I still have some credibility
Notes
So, giving you guys a heads up before you decide to play Abyss Chaser and any of its variants (Magic, Ranged or Melee) that this class isn't the best general farmer. I'm not going to explain why for the other damage types (Melee and Ranged) as this is a Magic guide but the main reason Magic isn't an amazing general farmer is due to well, being Melee and autocast based classes aren't really good at mobs that die in 1 hit. Another reason is Abyss Square, our strongest damaging spell, has a 3 second cooldown. THIS IS A MASSIVE DOWNSIDE and basically stops us from spamming Abyss Square. Now if both of those reason didn't dissuade you from playing Abyss Chaser, well then, let's get's started, brothers and sisters
Stats/Traits
Farming (Niflheim Floor 2, Mjolnir's Underground Cave, Biosphere: Temple)
NOTE: These can also apply to areas before said locations, I just put them there because they are currently the trinity of best farm areas
These are stats you use should for general farming when there's actually no hard mob to kill you or you basically 1 shot every mob already.
Stats
- STR - 66 (all remaining points here); Carry Weight
- AGI - 120; ASPD, Pretty self explanatory
- VIT - 110; This one is personal preference but I like having a decent HP pool whenever I mob so I don't get bursted down by mobs of 10-15
- INT - 120; MATK is your best friend.
- DEX - 100; This one is personal preference as well, I like the added HIT so I always make sure I have 100 + extra ASPD always helps
- LUK - 1; Just bring panacea when you get cursed, I mean, you have to bring it anyways when you get confused in biosphere: temple so.. might as well
Traits
- SPL - 100; It's time to P U M P
- CON - 100; the lower your con, the lower you chances of hitting mobs (Yes, it has happened to me; No, it's not funny)
- WIS - 35; MRES is good. you have a high enough agi pool to just dodge most physical dmg
End Game (Varmundt's Biosphere: Depths and Varmundt's Biosphere: Depths Abyss)
These are stats you use should for when you decided that you're a big boy already or you have the gears to be a big boy already
Stats
- STR - 1; Nothing in the end game areas has a ton of weight. Not needed
- AGI - 120; ASPD, Pretty self explanatory
- VIT - 110; DO NOT LOWER THAN 110; The D1 and D2 maps are very punishing and every bit of HP really helps here
- INT - 120; MATK is your best friend.
- DEX - 100; This one can be lower but I have never tried going below 100; If you decide this is going to be lower, put the other points in VIT
- LUK - 100; This time around, LUK is vital in not pissing yourself off due to the amount of mass curses that happens in Depths Abss. Gives you immunity to curse which lets you move fast and continue to steam roll.
Traits
- SPL - 100; It's time to P U M P
- CON - 100; the lower your con, the lower you chances of hitting mobs (Yes, it has happened to me; No, it's not funny)
- WIS - 35; MRES is good. you have a high enough agi pool to just dodge most physical dmg
Core Skills
Thief
Improve Dodge - Something Something Dodge Chance
Double Attack - This helps proc autocasted skills
Stalker
Plagiarism (Intimidate) - Your main way of copying skills from other classes
Preserve - Prevents you from losing your copied skill for a certain amount of time
Reject Sword (Counter Instinct) - Good defensive skill
Compulsion Discount (Haggle) - Who doesn't like discounts?
Shadow Chaser
Reproduce - Gives us access to utility skills we can get from Warlocks
Auto Shadow Spell - Put Meteor Storm/Lord of Vermillion here for a slight MATK boost
Escape - Mobility
Feint Bomb - More Mobility
Abyss Chaser
Magic Sword Mastery - Passive that gives you Increased Magic Damage against all Sizes
From the Abyss - Our main way of autocasting when he hit Abyss Chaser
Abyss Square - Our main source of damage, can be hard casted or autocasted when From the Abyss is activated
Abyss Slayer - B I G Buff
Omega Abyss Strike - Our only way of dealing with Ghost 4 Mobs
Plagiarize and Reproduce
Skills to Plagiarize
Mobility
Charge Attack - Only use this on Depths and Depths Abyss. Hass a crazy high amount of distance which is amazing for mobs with Boss Properties (The only way to get this is by making a Knight alt and doing "@duel")
Flying Kick - Useful for normal mobs. Has distance compared to Charge Attack but makes up for it by not knocking back your targetted mob
Damage
Lord of Vermilion - Good against mobs that are fire resistant
Meteor Storm - Your main Plagiarize damage skill
Skills to Reproduce
Comet - Only get this for bossing or group content. Very useful debuff which makes AM obsolete when you're in a party setting
Drain Life - General farming skill. What pots? Exactly
Gear Progression
Early Game
| Type | Gear | Where to Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | +9/11  Illusion Morpheus's Hood [1] (19428) |
Illusion of Labyrinth | Gives solid MATK. You can enchant it with 2x  Rune of Intellect Lv2 (29001) if you're aiming for a +11
|
| Middle |  Cor Core Booster (410091) or  Cor Core Booster [1] (410092) |
Rudus Floor 4 | Pairs really well with CD in Mouth. Slotted if you want to put in a card but unslotted is fine as is |
| Lower |  CD in Mouth (420003) |
Rudus Floor 4 | Easy obtainable Lower headgear and gives good MATK + autocast Soul Strike |
| Armor | +9  Grace Stalker Suit [1] (450105)
|
Grace Gears | The Grace Set combo for Abyss Chaser works really well at helping you amplify your early game damage (Meteor Storm autocast) |
| Weapon | +11  Illusion Ancient Dagger [2] (510034)
|
Illusion of Twins | Probably the only Illusion dagger that supports autocast builds in the very early game |
| Shield | +11  Illusion Guard [1] (460017)
|
Illusion of Twins | Gives you ASPD if equipped with Illusion Ancient Dagger [2] (510034) . Enchant with 2x Rune of Intellect Lv2 (29001) . This shield should carry you all the way to late-game/end-game
|
| Garment | +9  Grace Magic Manteau [1] (480019)
|
Grace Gears | Activates the Grace Set Combo |
| Shoes | +9  Grace Magic Boots [1] (470021)
|
Grace Gears | Activates the Grace Set Combo |
| Accessory (Right) |  Grace Magic Ring [1] (490020)
|
Grace Gears | Activates the Grace Set Combo |
| Accessory
(Left) |
 Illusion Morpheus's Bracelet [1] (32239)
|
Illusion of Labyrinth |
Mid Game
| Type | Gear | Where to Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | +9C  Vesper Headgear [1] (400111)
|
Equipment Crafting | This is basically your end game headgear but you can use it as a mid-game headgear as well when you grade it up to +9C due to the bonuses it gives |
| Middle | Cor Core Booster (410091) / Cor Core Booster [1] (410092) or
|
Rudus Floor 4 | Pairs really well with CD in Mouth. Slotted if you want to put in a card but unslotted is fine as is
Battle Processor pairs really well with your Convertible Magic Wing |
| Lower | CD in Mouth (420003)
|
Rudus Floor 4 | Easy obtainable Lower headgear and gives good MATK + autocast Soul Strike |
| Armor | +9/11  Snow Flower Robe [1] (450207) or
+11 |
Issgard Equipment (Snow Flower)
Gray Wolf Equipment (Gray Wolf) |
Snow Flower Enchants:  Ice Flower Spell (Shadow Spell) (311154) ,  Ice Flower Spell (Magician) (311102) ,  Ice Flower Spell (Physical Defense) (311098) or  Ice Flower Spell (Magical Defense) (311099)
Gray Wolf Enchants: |
| Weapon | +9  Glacier Rogue Knife (510061) or
+11B |
Issgard Equipment (Glacier Rogue Knife)
Ancient Hero Weapons (Magic Sword-LT) |
Glacier Rouge Knife Enchants:  Glacier Flower Spell (Abyss Square) (311288) ,  Glacier Flower Spell (Magical - Race) (311349) ,  Glacier Flower Spell (Magical - Element) (311353) ,  Glacier Flower Spell (MATK) (311343)
"Why Magic Sword-LT?" - It gives you a really well rounded stats that Abyss Chaser really wants + you have access to autocasting Psychic Wave which is a good bonus damage increase |
| Shield | +11 Illusion Guard [1] (460017)
|
Illusion of Twins | Enchant with 2x Rune of Intellect Lv2 (29001)
|
| Garment | +11  Convertible Magical Wing [1] (480125)
|
Convertible Wings | Really good mid-game option that pairs really well with Battle Processor for more MATK and Magical Damage against every Element |
| Shoes | +7/11  Gray Wolf Shoes [1] (470088) or
+9 |
Issgard Equipment (Snow Flower)
Gray Wolf Equipment (Gray Wolf) |
Snow Flower Enchants:  Ice Flower Spell (Spell Buster) (311121) ,  Ice Flower Spell (Fixed Casting) (311117) ,  Ice Flower Spell (Vital) (311113) or Ice Flower Spell (Magical Defense) (311099)
Gray Wolf Enchants: |
| Accessory
(Right) |
 Brilliant Light Sapphire Ring [1] (490064)
|
Brilliant Light Accessories | Look for the following Enchants:  Destructive Evil Lv3 (310254) ,  Happiness Lv3 (310224)
(I'm not gonna suggest to try and find more than lvl 3 because this is basically a midgame accessory and we don't want you spending your hard earned zeny on something you will replace later on, however, if you do get more than Lvl 3, just keep it) |
| Accessory (Left) |  Brilliant Light Sapphire Necklace [1] (490065)
|
Brilliant Light Accessories | Look for the following Enchants: Destructive Evil Lv3 (310254) , Happiness Lv3 (310224)
(I'm not gonna suggest to try and find more than lvl 3 because this is basically a midgame accessory and we don't want you spending your hard earned zeny on something you will replace later on, however, if you do get more than Lvl 3, just keep it) |
Late/End Game
| Type | Gear | Where to Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | +12A  Vesper Headgear [1] (19436)
|
Equipment Crafting | Sadly, we can't use Time Dimension Rune Crown because we're magic but Vesper is the best we can do. Can go +14 based on preference |
| Middle |  Gambler's Seal [1] (410233)
|
Alice Twisted Madness | Really good flexible middle slot; Enchants to aim for: 9-10% increases all property magical damage, 9-10 S.MATK, 9-10% MATK |
| Lower |  Ace of Spades in Mouth (Magical) (420213)
|
Alice Twisted Madness | Pretty straightforward combo with Gambler's Seal, Ideal enchants are +5 Int/Vit + +7 S.MATK/+7% Increases all property magical damage |
| Armor | +12A  Soul Purification Rune Robe [1] (450280) or
+12A |
Varmundt's Biosphere Depth(Soul Purification Rune Robe)
Constellation Tower (Nebula Robe of Spell) |
Soul Purification Rune Robe Enchants:  Soul Purification Rune 10Lv (312374) ,  Purification Rune 5Lv (312364) ,  Soul Rune 5Lv (312359)
Nebula Robe of Spell Enchants: Why SPRR: Hands down the best damage and defensive armor with the current patch Why Nebula Robe of Spell: You're future-proofing for the upcoming HOL update because it becomes BIS by then |
| Weapon | +12A  Flush Jewel Detector Mk47 [2] (510077) or
+12A |
Einbech Weapons (Flush Jewel Detector Mk47)
Issgard Equipment (Dim Glacier) |
Flush Jewel Detector Mk47 Enchants:  Expert Magician Lv5 (311393) ,  After Attack Delay Lv5 (311394)
Dim Glacier Rogue Knife Enchants: Why Flush over Dim Glacier: Gives overall higher damage, extra Abyss Square 60% Damage is not to be sneezed at since it's our main damage source Why Dim Glacier over Flush: Well, because you're a cheapo, basically or you wanted the bonus +1SPL/CON and +3S.MAtk at +14/+15 |
| Shield | +12A  Mad Bunny-LT [1] (460020)
|
Alice Twisted Madness | Enchants:  Attack Speed Lv.3 (310856) / Magical Lv.3 (310872) / HP Lv.3 (310875)
Very well rounded shield which gives us all of the stats we want as AC. "But why these enchants" you ask? AC doesn't really use VCT as much unless you like hard casting like me, but then again, you just get it from other sources. We have no use for ACD, our main damage is a 3 second cooldown when casted. no amount of ACD is going to save us from that |
| Garment | +12A  Death Rune Manteau [1] (480233)
|
Varmundt's Biosphere |  Varmundt's Crystal(Glade) Lv5 (311876) ,  Spell of Varmundt Lv3 (310925) ,  INT+5 (4714)
Note: 2nd slot enchants of Death Rune Manteau is pure preference. I like this the most so I suggested it |
| Shoes | +12A  Moan of Corruption [1] (470204)
|
Equipment Crafting | Best Magic-based Boots in the game, hands down. If you're not using this, it's probably because you're using drop rate boots. If not, just put the fries in the bag, lil bro |
| Accessory
(Right) |
 Temple Rune Ring [1] (490304) or
|
Varmundt's Biosphere (Temple Rune Ring)
Constellation Tower (Stellar Spell Seal) |
Temple Rune Ring Enchants:  Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) or  Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Vibra-rupt) (311935) ,  Intelligence of Varmundt Lv5 (311958) ,  Fragment of Varmundt (SPL) Lv5 (311998)
Stellar Spell Seal Enchants: Why TRR? D A M A G E Why Stellar Spell Seal? Future proofing as usual or you like the VCT like me because you like to cast Abyss Square from time to time Note: 2nd slot enchants of TRR is pure preference. I like these the most so I suggested them |
| Accessory
(Left) |
 Temple Magic Ring [1] (490307)
|
Varmundt's Biosphere | Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Boss Type) (311943) or Brilliant Biosphere Gem (Vibra-rupt) (311935) , Intelligence of Varmundt Lv5 (311958) , Fragment of Varmundt (SPL) Lv5 (311998)
Note: 2nd slot enchants of TMR is pure preference. I like these the most so I suggested them |
Future Gears
| Type | Gear | Where to get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garment |  [1] (480351)
|
Hall of Life | Enchants: ,  Life of Autumn (Earth) (313018) , [2] (312558) ,  [3] (312498)
|
| Accessory (Right) |  Stellar Spell Seal [1] (490136)
|
Constellation Tower | "Oh, but we have it already. Why is it in the future gears tab?" Bro, stop yapping. We get a slot 2 enchant for Stellar Spell Seal
2nd Slot Enchant: |
| Accessory (Left) |  [4] (490485)
|
Hall of Life | Enchants:  Signet of Spell 5Lv (312996) ,  Token of Life (312981)
|
Shadow Gears
| Type | Shadow Gear |
|---|---|
| Weapon | +10  Magical Spell Shadow Weapon (24753)
|
| Shield | +10  Magical Spell Shadow Shield (24754)
|
| Armor | +10  Full Spell Shadow Armor (24883)
|
| Shoes | +10  Full Spell Shadow Shoes (24884)
|
| Accessory
(Right) |
+10  Full Tempest Shadow Earring (24665)
|
| Accessory
(Left) |
+10  Full Tempest Shadow Pendant (24668)
|
Cards
| Type | Card | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Upper |  Plaga Card (27310) ,  Katrinn Card (4366)
MVP Pick: |
You can use Katrinn card if you like casting. Purely optional pick. Otherwise, Neutral Damage good
MVP Reason: Ultra Limacina - SMATK per 3 Refine = GOOD, Vesper - Combos with your BIS Headgear, Fenrir - MATK per Refine = GOOD |
| Middle |  Plagarion Card (300251) ,  Elite Rgan Healer Card (300459)
MVP Pick: N/A |
Neutral DMG good, Use Elite Rgan Healer if using Jormungandr Guardian Card |
| Armor |  Two Eyes Dollocaris Card (300376)
if armor isn't +12, MVP Pick: |
30% HP is nothing to sneeze at. Really good offensive and defensive card
MVP Reason: Do I even need to say why? |
| Weapon |  Jormungandr Guardian Card (300460) ,  Copo Card (300455) ,  Mutating White Knight Card (27384)
MVP Pick: N/A |
Jormungandr Guardian is top notch, a lot of Neutral DMG %, Combo with Elite Rgan Healer Card, Copo/MWK Card are standard size modifiers. Always a good choice to have at least one |
| Shield |  Modified Senior Rgan Card (300379)
if shield isn't +12 MVP Pick: |
More %DMG Mitigation = Better survivability
MVP Reason: Earthquake? Denied |
| Garment |  One Eye Dollocaris Card (300375)
if garment isn't +12 MVP Pick: |
More Neutral DMG%
MVP Reason: S T A T S + 10% MATK; "But why not Himmelmez" I mean, you're free to do so. Just don't go crying when you can't hit any mob in melee because you're always dead |
| Shoes |  Icewind Card (300458) ,  Nightmare Verit Card (4658)
MVP Pick: |
Icewind combos with Copo, only use when using Copo, otherwise, Nightmare Verit is good as is
MVP Reason: Falling Bishop pairs really well with Moan of Corruption, Death Witch mainly because me and my homies hate Formless |
| Accessory
(Right) |
 Icebear Card (300470)
MVP Pick: |
Icebear... Neutral DMG +25%. not much else to say
MVP Reason: Only if you really like casting Abyss Square otherwise, no other recommendation. USE ONLY 1 |
| Accessory
(Left) |
 Ashhopper Card (300218)
MVP Pick: |
Ashhopper... Neutral DMG +35%. not much else to say |
Costume Stones
| Type | Item |
|---|---|
| Headgear (Top) |  Arch Bishop Stone (Top) (1000857)
|
| Headgear (Mid) |  Magic Power Stone (1000529)
|
| Headgear (Low) |  Arch Bishop Stone (Low) (1000859)
|
| Garment |  Archbishop Stone (Garment) (25709) and  Spell Stone (Dual) (1000921)
|
Pets and Consumables
Pets
Mutating White Knight Egg (9133)
White Knight Egg (9134)
Consumables
Berserk Potion (657) /
Infinite Berserk Potion (12886)
Blue Herb Activator (100233)
The One Potion (50035)
Bubble Gum (12210)
Final Words
That's pretty much all for the guide. I'll update it as time passes on as long as I'm still playing the game
I'd like to thank my guild, Niflheim (no, we're not recruiting) and guildmates - Erik Steel, Solfernia, Sancia/Phillira, Kyukobi/Darkfall, Yuna Ryugen, Manila Clam, Zyon and Chirp. Without these guys, I would've been gone by the first 2 weeks of my stay in this server yet here we are, 4 months in and a guide
To Miku, Artem, CY, Jinbou and the others that made the Mage Channel the gossip channel and helped when I was just beginning, you guys rule.
PS: There was supposed to be a levelling guide but who am I kidding? I got boosted from 140 to 200. lmao