Just a quick overview of a fighter's stat and skill builds. You do not have to follow it and it is based mainly on my own experience. If you want to do a different build, by all means go ahead. This guide is
not for those who invest heavily in cash shop items and enhancements.
And if you don't like it you can bugger off and make your own guide.
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Fighter Types
There are two main types of fighters. The tanker and the damage dealer. Generally the fighter is the class with the most HP and the most defense in the game. They are a great starter class for both beginner and seasoned MMO players.
Tanker
The tanker is the one who takes the damage for the party. The tanker's job is to keep the monster's aggro while the rest of his/her party deals the damage. Their stat build is heavily invested in END for increased HP and defense. Their main weapon is the one-handed sword and shield.
A common fighter build is full END. It allows for max HP and defense which is a must for anyone who is taking the damage for the party. Other varieties include 25 SPR full END which allows the fighter to up their low M.Def stat and SP pool as well as to add to their critical output which may aid in keeping aggro.
Damage Dealer
The fighter who focuses on their damage output; invests in the STR stat. Their main weapons are the two-handed sword or the axe. They do not have as much HP or defense as their counterpart tank but do have more than an archer or a mage. They may be a stand-in tank if properly equipped and prepared to take the damage.
Common builds are full STR for maximum damage. The free stat STR adds damage on top of what you see. In other words, it ignores the enemy's defense. Another is the 25 SPR full STR; for the same reasons as the tank the SPR helps to up M.Def, SP pool, and the critical ups the damage by 2x the amount.
Hybrid
Taking the best of both worlds the hybrid fighter can dish out decent damage as well as receive it. Though they will be weaker in terms of damage compared to a full on DD fighter and have less HP/defense than a full END tank. It is purely dependent on your playing style.
Builds are: STR:END 2:1 or 1:2
There are builds that incorporate DEX and SPR but the above 3 are what I see to be common builds for each fighter type. Feel free to experiment and find which benefits your playing style the most.
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Free Stats
Quick run through with free stats (you receive 1 stat point per level up to allocate; 5 after Lv20 job change; 10 after Lv60 job change).
END: Adds HP, defense, and block rate (%). Invest only if you plan on becoming a tanker. Otherwise collect equipment with END. The block rate that comes with the free stat is useless unless you are holding a shield.
STR: Adds damage that ignores enemy defenses. If you want more damage this is the stat to invest in. The free stat STR will add on top of the damage you see on top of an enemy's head. (ie. If you normally hit a Kebing for 40 and your free stat STR gives you +5 damage your total damage output will become 45.)
SPR: Adds M.Def, SP, and critical %. Most will add up to 25 and then move on to other stats. 25 SPR will give you a 5% critical bonus. If you feel that you lack M.Def invest in scrolls and SPR heavy equipment.
DEX: Adds accuracy and evasion. Not the most important stat to invest in but will come in handy at levels 80 and on where mob evasion dramatically increase. Look for aim scrolls and DEX equipment but generally no need to invest. Experiment if you'd like.
INT: Useless. DO NOT PUT POINTS HERE.
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Skills
The fighter class has a large array of skills at their disposal. The empowerments are only
recommendations, again, do what fits your fighting style.
Slice'n'Dice
For one-handed sword. Your basic one-handed fighter skill.
Empowerment: None
Bone Slicer
For all weapons. Decreases your enemy's attack rate.
Empowerment: None
Snearing Kick
For all weapons. Attracts enemy aggro, a very important skill to learn and upgrade whenever possible. It is a must for tanks. Tab through your mob and cast Snearing Kick whenever possible.
Empowerment: Cooldown
Fatal Slash
For all weapons. Decreases enemy defense.
Empowerments: None
Concussive Charge
For all weapons. Stuns an enemy for xx amount of time. Useful skill; chains with Devastate cooldown. Not needed after Lv43.
Empowerment: None. You'll get a better stun skill later.
Vitality
For all weapons. Self buff. Increases your strength while decreasing your defense.
Empowerment: Cooldown, Duration
Power Hit
For two-handed weapons. Basic two-handed weapon attack; packs quite a punch.
Empowerments: Damage, Cooldown
Demoralizing Hit
For all weapons. Decreases enemy attack power.
Empowerment: None
Mock
For all weapons. Attracts the aggro of surrounding enemies (AoE). This is another must for tanks.
Empowerment: Cooldown
Toughness
For one-handed weapon/shield. Increases shield block rate. Another important skill for tankers.
Empowerment: None
Immobilize
For all weapons. Decreases enemy's DEX.
Empowerment: None
Devastate
For all weapons. Stuns and damages enemy in-front of you. This will be your most used skill and your first AoE. A definite must for both tanks and damage dealers.
Empowerment: Cooldown, Duration, Damage, Sp Consumption
Vampiric Strike
For all weapons. Deals damage while healing a set amount of your HP.
Empowerment: None
Whirlwind Attack
For all weapons. Attacks surrounding enemies (AoE).
Empowerment: None
Accurate Strike
For one-handed weapon. Deals damage with increased accuracy.
Empowerment: Damage, Cooldown
Precise Strike
For two-handed weapon. Deals damage with increased accuracy.
Empowerment: Damage, Cooldown
Passive Skills
Keep these up to date with whatever weapon you happen to be using.
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Further notes...
For tankers, the skill 'Mock' has no further upgrades after Lv55 and at Lv60+ that is when both mages and archers gain more power making it easier for them to pull aggro off of you. But 'Snearing Kick' does upgrade past that and will help you greatly in keeping your mobs together.
What I generally do is cast Mock, allow it to cool half way and then cast Devastate (or vice versa). Rise and repeat until the mobs around you are dead. Please remember that Devastate alone will not keep aggro no matter how much damage you dish out... even to be on the safe side, one cast of Mock can be the difference between leveling up and having your whole party face down.
For damage dealers, yes you can tank too but be prepared to do so. Do not run into a group of mobs expecting to be able to take damage without first having scrolled up and
knowing your own limits. Without adding in the CS factor you will still have less HP/defense than a tanker. Be prepared to stone or pot a cleric has their limits too.
For both, it's generally a good idea to keep both a one-hand/shield and an axe or two-hand (whichever two hand you prefer). You never know which role you will have to fulfill. And soloing with a one-hand is definitely slow so I switch to an axe at those times.
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Hopefully that helped some. x___x Woot procrastination.
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