⚔️ Swordsman Path

The path of the warrior - tanky, powerful, and essential in any party!

🎯 Swordsman Overview

Role: Tank, Melee DPS Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Easy-Medium Job Change: Izlude Swordsman Guild

Strengths

• ✅ High HP and defense

• ✅ Versatile builds

• ✅ Essential for WoE

• ✅ Good survivability

Weaknesses

• ❌ Low ranged options

• ❌ SP management issues

• ❌ Equipment dependent

📊 Recommended Stats

VIT/STR Build (Tank):

• VIT: 80-90

• STR: 70-80

• DEX: 30-40

• Other: Minimal

AGI/STR Build (DPS):

• STR: 80-90

• AGI: 70-80

• DEX: 30-50

• VIT: 30-40

🎯 Key Skills

Essential:

• Bash (10): Main attack skill

• Provoke (10): Increase ATK, draw aggro

• Sword Mastery (10): Increase sword damage

• Increase HP Recovery (10): Better HP regen

Recommended:

• Endure (10): Withstand attacks

• Two-Handed Sword Mastery (10): If using 2H

• Magnum Break (10): AOE damage

⚔️ Second Job: Knight

Specialization: Cavalry, two-handed weapons

Key Skills:

• Bowling Bash: AOE attack skill

• Pierce: High single-target damage with spear

• Brandish Spear: AOE spear skill

• Peco Peco Riding: Mount (faster movement)

• Cavalry Mastery: Damage while mounted

Best For: Players who want high damage and mobility

Build: AGI/STR or VIT/STR

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🛡️ Second Job: Crusader

Specialization: Holy damage, tanking, support

Key Skills:

• Grand Cross: Holy AOE (damages self)

• Shield Boomerang: Ranged attack

• Devotion: Protect party members

• Demon Bane: Damage vs Undead/Demon

• Faith: MDEF bonus

Best For: Players who want to tank and support

Build: VIT/STR/DEX

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💰 Equipment Guide

Early Game (Lv 1-40):

• Two-Handed Sword or Sword + Shield

• Basic armor from NPCs

• Focus on DEF

Mid Game (Lv 40-70):

• Slotted weapons

• +5 to +7 armor

• VIT/STR cards

Late Game (Lv 70-99):

• Best weapons (Claymore, Excalibur, etc.)

• +7-10 armor

• Tank or DPS card setup

🎯 Leveling Guide

Solo Leveling:

• Bash spam on appropriate monsters

• VIT build for survivability

• Bring lots of potions

Party Leveling:

• Tank for the party

• Provoke to hold aggro

• Let DPS classes deal damage

Best Spots:

• Lv 20-40: Orc Dungeon

• Lv 40-60: Orc Village, Glast Heim

• Lv 60-80: Glast Heim, Clock Tower

• Lv 80-99: Thor Volcano, Biolabs

💡 Tips & Tricks

Combat:

• Use Provoke before Bash (more damage)

• Endure lets you tank multiple monsters

• Magnum Break for AOE farming

Efficiency:

• Invest in DEF early

• HP potions are essential

• Consider HP recovery gear

Advanced:

• Learn monster patterns

• Position for Bowling Bash (Knight)

• Use Devotion wisely (Crusader)

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The Swordsman path: Be the shield your party needs! ⚔️🛡️