Holy crusaders. You use the might of your belief to keep enemies at bay. With an incredibly high defense and holy attack, the undead especially for late game are no match for you.
The Builds
There are a few job pathways that you can take:
Crusader/Paladin
- Bash Build (STR, VIT, DEX)
- Grand Cross Build (STR INT DEX)
- Shield Build (STR VIT DEX) or (AGI VIT)
Bash Swordsman / Crusader / Paladin
This paladin has more survivability than Lord Knight and is less taxing on your wallet.
The Stats
STR 99
VIT 70
DEX 20
The Build – Bash Swordsman
Lvl 10 Bash – Your main attacking skill. Max this first.
Lvl 10 Sword Mastery – Equip Sword for increased Physical ATK (passive)
Lvl 1 Magnum Break – Pushback surrounding enemies away from you
Lvl 9 Increase Recuperation – Recovers HP permanently (passive)
Lvl 5 Endure – Anti-Knockback system
Lvl 5 Provoke – Force an enemy to attack you
The Build – Bash Crusader
Lvl 5 Riding – Improves Decreased ATK Speed when riding mount
Lvl 5 Cavalry Mastery – Increase % dmg dealt to BIG sized monsters while riding
Lvl 10 Auto Guard – 50% chance to block incoming DMG
Lvl 5 Devotion – Protects your party by diverting DMG to you
Lvl 10 Divine Protection – Increase PDEF. Reduce DMG received from Undead & Demon.
Lvl 5 Shield Charge – Uses shield to ATK, pushes back target and may Stun.
The Build – Bash Paladin
Lvl 10 Retribution – Increases ATK by 50, 10% more DMG to Undead & Devil monsters
Lvl 5 Bliss – Increases Healing received by 5% & VIT +5
Lvl 5 Reflect Shield – Melee ATK dmg are reflected by 20%
Lvl 5 Defending Aura – Take 70% less DMG from Ranged ATKs but reduces Move Speed
Lvl 5 Faith – Increases Max HP, reduces Holy Property DMG
Lvl 10 Providence – Reduces DMG from Demon type monsters, reduces dmg from Holy property, INCREASES Skill Dmg for GRAND CROSS & Holy Cross
Equipments
Low tier / Upper tier
Weapon: Cutlus / Nagan
Offhand: Floral Bracelet / Rosa Bracelet
Head: Cat Ear Beret, Eye Scar Spiked Scarf / Cat Ear Beret, Nut on Head, Spiked Scarf
Armor: Tights
Garment: Ancient Cape
Shoes: Goibne’s Greaves
Back: Devil Wing
Tail: Marchosias Tail
Accessory: Flower Ring x2 / Frozen Rose Ring x2
Runes
Bash
Cavalry Mastery
Provoke
Endure
Shield Charge Stun
Retribution/Consequence
Hp%
Def%
Tension Relax
Rune Before Death
Grand Cross Swordsman / Crusader / Paladin
With an incredible amount of self-sustain, you’re able to drop your Grand Cross on unsuspecting monsters without worry of being overrun by monsters.
The Stats
STR 69
INT 69
VIT 50
DEX 60
The Build – Grand Cross Swordsman
Lvl 10 Bash – Your main attacking skill. Max this first.
Lvl 1 Magnum Break – Pushback surrounding enemies away from you
Lvl 10 Taunt – Provokes enemies around to target you instead of your party!
Lvl 10 Increase Recuperation – Recovers HP permanently (passive)
Lvl 9 Endure – Anti-Knockback system
The Build – Grand Cross Crusader
Lvl 10 Spear Mastery – Increase Physical ATK using Spear
Lvl 10 Holy Cross – Single target Holy attack, great for Undead or Devil monsters!
Lvl 1 Riding – Improves Decreased ATK Speed when riding mount
Lvl 5 Devotion – Protects your party by diverting DMG to you
Lvl 9 Divine Protection – Increase PDEF. Reduce DMG received from Undead & Demon.
Lvl 5 Shield Charge – Uses shield to ATK, pushes back target and may Stun.
The Build – Grand Cross Paladin
Lvl 10 Grand Cross – THIS IS UR BOOM BOOM POW AOE MAIN SKILL!
Lvl 10 Providence – Reduces DMG from Demon type monsters, reduces dmg from Holy property, INCREASES Skill Dmg for GRAND CROSS & Holy Cross
Lvl 10 Retribution – Increase ATK by 50, 10% more DMG to Undead & Devil
Lvl 10 Reflect Shield – – Melee ATK dmg are reflected by 35%
Equipments
Low tier / Upper tier
Weapon: Spearfish Pike / Imperial Spear
Offhand: Floral Bracelet / Shield of Naga
Head: Cat Ear Beret, Monocle, Spiked Scarf / Pipe
Armor: Tights / Staunch Armor
Garment: Ancient Cape
Shoes: Rune Shoes / Rune Boots
Back: Devil Wing
Tail: Marchosias Tail
Accessory: Flower Ring x2 / Frozen Rose Ring x2
Runes
Bash
Cavalry Mastery
Provoke
Endure
Shield Charge Stun
Retribution/Consequence
Hp%
Def%
Tension Relax
Rune Before Death
Shield Swordsman / Crusader / Paladin
This build speaks for itself. You’re going to be the thickest Tanker out there with a HUGE amount of self-sustain AND party defense systems in place. Who needs a Priest? Not you.
The Stats
STR 70
VIT 99
DEX 40
The Build – Shield Swordsman
Lvl 10 Bash – Your main attacking skill. Max this first.
Lvl 1 Magnum Break – Pushback surrounding enemies away from you
Lvl 10 Sword Mastery – Equip Sword for increased Physical ATK (passive)
Lvl 5 Taunt – Provokes enemies around to target you instead of your party!
Lvl 10 Increase Recuperation – Recovers HP permanently (passive)
Lvl 9 Endure – Anti-Knockback system
The Build – Shield Crusader
Lvl 5 Shield Charge – 300% DMG, knocks back, 40% chance to Stun for 3 secs
Lvl 10 Shield Chain – Uses Shield to DMG, 200% x 5 Combos, need Shield on Offhand
Lvl 10 Spear Mastery – Increase Physical ATK using Spear
Lvl 5 Riding – Improves Decreased ATK Speed when riding mount
Lvl 10 Auto Guard – Change to block DMG when shield equipped
The Build – Shield Paladin
Lvl 5 Shield Boomerang – Throws shield at enemies, affected by VIT
Lvl 10 Retribution – Increase ATK by 50, 10% more DMG to Undead & Devil
Lvl 5 Bliss – Permanently increases Healing received by 5%, VIT +5
Lvl 5 Providence – Reduces DMG from Demon type monsters, reduces dmg from Holy property, INCREASES Skill Dmg for GRAND CROSS & Holy Cross
Lvl 10 Reflect Shield – Returns some Melee DMG dealt to you back to enemy (35% at Lv10)
Lvl 5 Faith – Increases Max HP, reduces Holy Property DMG
Equipments
Low tier / Upper tier
Weapon: Ivory Lace
Offhand: Mirro Shield
Head: Goibne’s Helm, Spiked Scarf
Armor: Goibne’s Armor
Garment: Goibne’s Spaulders
Shoes: Goibne’s Greaves
Back: Devil Wing
Tail: Marchosias Tail
Accessory: VIT Necklace x2 / STR Necklace x2
Runes
Shield Chain
Shield Chain Range
Shield Boomerang
Shield Charge Stun
Retribution/Consequence
Provoke
Hp%
Def%
Tension Relax
Rune Before Death
If you guys think you have the best Paladin build ever ever ever, leave a comment below!
-Tata
ahhhh,, I used your Grand Cross build, and omg its so fun!!! I think I need another tank tho LOL will probably try your Pierce swordsman build!! thank you for your effort in these guides!!
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You’re welcome. I hope it helps you at least get familiar with your class. 🙂
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hi, im a bash paladin….issit i don’t need a shield as a off hand weapon?
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No, you don’t need a shield as off-hand. It magically appears when you use the skill. Serious. 🙂
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