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Rhythm and balance are qualities cultivated by all [[Archer]]s, however, only the truly talented are allowed to learn the secret steps of the Dancers. These scantily clad seductresses gain the power to influence the minds of allies and enemies alike.
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Dancers are the epitome of beauty and grace, and they use these qualities all to their own advantage. They allure allies and enemies alike with their performances. Needless to say they are not damsels in distress when it comes to fighting monsters, they can still hold their own using their previous training as Archers, or use whips altogether to put them in place.
  
It is said that time [[Slow_Grace|slows down]] when a Dancer starts to move her hips to the sound of some mysterious tune; that those watching may [[Charming_Wink|lose control]] of their bodies and find their magic reserves either [[Gypsy's_Kiss|greatly improved]] or [[Hip_Shaker|gone altogether]]. Where their male counterparts, the [[Bard]]s, are more bent on support, Dancers specialize at disruptive maneuvers, which make them an invaluable asset in the War of Emperium.
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Dancers are considered a support class that have special abilities that allow them to improve their allies abilities or disrupt enemies. They have skills however that would require them to pair up with their male counterpart Bard to execute the so-called ensemble skills. Dancers could use whips, daggers and bows, though most of the dancers skills would require them to wield a whip. When wielding whips however, bow skills cannot be used, bringing both weapons when venturing will be a good measure.
 
 
Supporting with a Bard or Dancer requires a different approach than other classes. Music-based buffs are mostly percentual values, as opposed to the absolute values of [[Priest]] buffs, and require careful strategy and positioning, but playing as an [[Archer]] should already provide some experience in this respect. Despite their supportive role, one should not forget that Dancers are also capable of dealing good quantities of damage, one of their main advantages over [[Hunter|Huntresses]] is their immense SP pool which allows them to continually use [[Double Strafe]] instead of normal attacks, ensuring decent damage output.
 
 
 
To understand how to build a [[Bard]] or Dancer, knowledge of all their skills is needed. Dancer and [[Bard]] skills are, in comparison to other classes, very stat dependent. In general, there are 2 types of skills for both a Dancer and a [[Bard]]; skills which can be sung or danced without a partner of the opposite gender and those where the player needs another [[Bard]] or Dancer respectively.
 
  
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Dancers are still more of a ranged type of class, even when whips require you to be close and personal with your targets, DEX is the main stat for weapon damage (pertaining to both bow and whip). The solo dances are influenced by the skill level, the level of Dance Lessons and the stats of the dancer. Ensemble skills would require both a dancer and a bard to have the skill learned and be in a party. Being a performer in contrast to hunters, Dancers have a larger SP pool, allowing them to use more skills than usual.
 
As a Dancer, only whips, daggers and bows are available for weapons, whereas Bards can use instruments instead of whips.
 
As a Dancer, only whips, daggers and bows are available for weapons, whereas Bards can use instruments instead of whips.
  
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** Bow skills ([[Double Strafe]], [[Arrow Shower]], [[Arrow Repel]]) cannot be used
 
** Bow skills ([[Double Strafe]], [[Arrow Shower]], [[Arrow Repel]]) cannot be used
 
** [[Performance Skills]], as well as [[Amp]] and [[Encore]] are available
 
** [[Performance Skills]], as well as [[Amp]] and [[Encore]] are available
** Whip skills ([[Slinging Arrow]], [[Arrow Vulcan]]) can be used  
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** Whip skills ([[Slinging Arrow]]) can be used  
 
** Whip damage depends on the Dancer's [[dex]], NOT [[str]]. Just like it does for [[bow|bows]]
 
** Whip damage depends on the Dancer's [[dex]], NOT [[str]]. Just like it does for [[bow|bows]]
[[Unbarring Octave]], [[Dazzler]], [[Pang Voice]] and [[Charming Wink]] are usable regardless of weapons.
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[[Dazzler]] and [[Charming Wink]] are usable regardless of weapons.
  
 
== Job Change Guide ==
 
== Job Change Guide ==
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Requirement: Female Archer who has reached both base and job 50
  
 
''See [[Dancer Job Change Guide]] for detailed information.''
 
''See [[Dancer Job Change Guide]] for detailed information.''
  
Changing into a Dancer from an [[Archer]] requires the player to complete a number of tasks:
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== Builds ==
* Item Collection
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Dancers are an interesting class due to having access to two very different weapon types, the Whip and Bow.
* Written Test
 
* Dance Test
 
  
After completing these tests, the player will be transformed into a Dancer. This takes place in [[Comodo]].
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Whips allows for easy access to strong supportive [[Performance Skills]] as well as the dancers strongest single target skill in [[Slinging Arrow]], a shield can also be equipped alongside a whip for additional defence.  
  
== Builds ==
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Bows on the other hand are a good choice for safely auto-attacking enemies from long range, bows are also necessary to use the only AoE skill dancers have access to in [[Arrow Shower]]. Although a single cast of [[Double Strafe]] doesn't hit as nearly hard as [[Slinging Arrow]] does, with high enough [[ASPD]] [[Double Strafe]] can be spammed much quicker.
  
Dancers are an interesting class due to having two "modes", support and battle. Support mode uses an [[Whip]] to play songs with (and usually a [[Shield]] with [[Card_Reference#By_race|Racial Reduction Cards]] for defense, while battle usually involves using a [[Bow]]. Because of this, it is generally recommended to put the primary Whip, a Dagger (for song flashing), the primary Shield (equipping the Bow will remove the Shield), and a Bow all into easily accessible hotkeys.
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Keep in mind that you do not have to limit yourself to just one weapon type. Having both weapons on hand is often a good idea so that you can switch freely to adapt to any situation.
  
=== Gypsy's Kiss / Support Build ===
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=== Slinging Arrow and Support Whip Build ===
  
 
* STR: 1
 
* STR: 1
 
* AGI: 1+
 
* AGI: 1+
 
* VIT: 60-80
 
* VIT: 60-80
* INT: 60-80
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* INT: 40-60
 
* DEX: 80-99
 
* DEX: 80-99
* LUK: 20-40
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* LUK: 10-20
  
[[Gypsy's Kiss]] is the most popular Dancer song for PVM purposes, as it lowers the SP cost of the party. [[DEX]] has some bonuses with certain Dancer songs, and also improves damage for any offensive skills a Bard may use. [[INT]] has bonuses with Gypsy's Kiss and is helpful for upkeeping SP. [[VIT]] is necessary for survivability / HP pool. [[AGI]] is optional, but does provide some song bonuses as well. Some Dancers may also already have AGI from leveling as an [[Archer]] for the [[ASPD]] / [[FLEE]].
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[[Slinging Arrow]] has a very low [[SP]] cost and deals significantly more damage than [[Double Strafe]] making it ideal for leveling. Binding Level 1 [[Slinging Arrow]] alongside Level 5 can be a good idea when SP is scarce since it only costs 1 [[SP]] (Level 5 costs 9) and still hits quite hard. [[Gypsy's Kiss]] is the most popular Dancer song for PVM purposes, as it lowers the SP cost of the party and is the most universally helpful. [[Lady Luck]] provides a large damage bonus to [[CRIT]] based auto-attacking characters and is also a prerequisite for [[Mental Sensing]].  [[Mental Sensing]] is the most popular Ensemble skill, giving a large experience boost to the entire party when grouped with a [[Bard]].
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[[DEX]] improves damage for any offensive skills. [[INT]] is helpful for upkeeping SP. [[VIT]] is necessary for survivability / HP pool. [[AGI]] is optional. Some Dancers may also already have AGI from leveling as an [[Archer]] for the [[ASPD]] / [[FLEE]].
  
 
=== Arrow Shower Build ===
 
=== Arrow Shower Build ===
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* INT: 40-60
 
* INT: 40-60
 
* DEX: 80-99
 
* DEX: 80-99
* LUK: 20-40
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* LUK: 10-20
  
The [[Archer]] skill [[Arrow Shower]] is only AoE accessible to a Dancer, but still offers good damage even up to level 99. With HP [[Healing Items]], this build can AoE level very effectively and quickly. This build can actually have similar or identical stats with a support oriented build, and it is simply the equipment that differs. [[Double Strafe]] still offers very high single target damage output.
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The [[Archer]] skill [[Arrow Shower]] is the only AoE accessible to a Dancer, but still offers decent damage. With HP [[Healing Items]], this build can AoE level very effectively and quickly. This build can actually have similar or identical stats with a slinging arrow/support oriented build, and it is simply the equipment that differs. [[Double Strafe]] still offers respectable single target damage output but tends to be less than [[Slinging Arrow]].
  
=== AGI Build ===
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=== AGI Bow Build ===
  
 
* STR: 1
 
* STR: 1
 
* AGI: 80-99
 
* AGI: 80-99
* VIT: 40-60
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* VIT: 30-60
 
* INT: 30-50
 
* INT: 30-50
 
* DEX: 80-99
 
* DEX: 80-99
 
* LUK: 20-40
 
* LUK: 20-40
  
This build is generally recommended for newer players with less funds. This Bard build is specialized on single target ctrl-click killing, which uses minimal HP / SP [[Healing Items]]. Note that [[Double Strafe]] can be spammed quicker with higher [[AGI]] (and [[ASPD]] as a result) as well.
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This build is generally recommended for newer players with less funds. This Dancer build is specialized in left click auto-attacking single targets from long range with a [[Bow]], which uses minimal HP / SP [[Healing Items]]. Note that [[Double Strafe]] can be spammed quicker with higher [[AGI]] (and [[ASPD]] as a result) as well. This allows for lots of burst damage at the cost of substantial SP. [[Lady Luck]] is an excellent song for improving your auto-attack damage with this build but will require a quick weapon switch to a Whip then back to the Bow each time you want to cast it.
 
 
== Tactics ==
 
 
 
Dagger switching, or Dagger Amping is a popular technique used among Dancers to stop a song.  By switching to a dagger while performing a song, the song is immediately interrupted. While is has the same effect as [[Amp]], switching weapons can be done at any time, where as [[Amp]] requires both SP and can only be used 5 seconds after the song has started.  Although it is also possible of to cancel a song by equipping a Bow, changing to a Dagger has the advantage that the Bard's shield does not become unequipped in the process.
 
 
 
Flashing is a tactic used to make full use of the Dancer.  The Dancer casts a song for an instant, then dagger or bow switches to a damage or status dealing configuration to participate in combat.  This works because a song's effect stays on players for about 20 sec after a person leaves the song's AoE.  One can also flash by moving around a large formation of players with a single song up.
 
 
 
Song flashing is somewhat complicated and can be confusing however. If a song is replayed before the 20 seconds is over, the buff does not restart. If another person receives a song buff, then the Dancer cancels it at 19 seconds, the effect will only last for one more second, instead of an additional 20 seconds (to total 39 seconds). The effect will only be refreshed 20 seconds after the other person initially touches the song area of effect. So if the Dancer plays the song with the person being buffed within it, then immediately cancels it, the other person will stay buffed for 20 seconds. After 20 seconds or more (21+ seconds to be safe), the Dancer can play the song again to give the buff to the other person again. This is extremely hard to keep track of without external timers / resources, so sometimes Dancers just permanently keep the song on. If the Dancer does wish to use offensive skills while not playing the song, they can do it by feel and play the song for a couple seconds each time, and replay it when it feels about 20 seconds or more since the last time the song was played.
 
 
 
== Skill Build Recommendations and Breakdowns ==
 
 
 
This is the standard build of all Dancers:
 
 
 
*Encore 1/1
 
*Amp 1/1
 
*Gypsy's Kiss (the main party support spell)
 
*Sling Arrow 5/5 (optional)
 
*Dance Lessons 10/10
 
*Dazzler 5/5
 
*Mental Sensing 5/5 (optional. once in a blue moon you might find a bard to cast this with. most skip it though)
 
*Lady Luck 10/10
 
 
 
Ensemble skills are generally useless as a Dancer and the chances of another performer being in party is very slim. Any abilities not listed are probably not worth learning as a Dancer. However, when you rebirth and job change to Gypsy, you will want to learn some of the Ensembles and most likely max Slow Grace for WoE usage
 
 
 
 
 
{{Skill List|skill=Slinging Arrow}} - Slinging Arrow is the ONLY attack that Dancers and Gypsy's can cast while performing songs. As a leveling spell, it underperforms compared to Double Strafe and has bugs that can cause the performer to become 'bugged' or appear to be frozen. It is still a viable leveling spell though for those wishing to level with a whip and shield for the full 'Performer' experience. It is counted as a ranged attack, so using Archer Skeleton cards WILL boost the damage.
 
{{Item List |id=1970 |item=Queen's Whip |slot=2}}
 
For maximum damage with this spell a Queen's whip can be slot enchanted AND Malangdo enchanted with expert archer. This will increase [[Slinging Arrow]]'s damage by 50%!!!!(with archer skeleton cards)
 
  
 
== Equipment ==
 
== Equipment ==
  
=== Eden Group Equipments Quests ===
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=== Kingdom Guild Equipments Quests ===
 
 
:''Main article: [[Eden Group Equipments Quests]]''
 
 
 
Eden Group Equipment is free and a great place to start for gear to use. The Bow is a good weapon and generally a good choice for a Dancer due to the high ATK. A Dancer does require a Whip to play songs, but any regular Whip will work for this.
 
 
 
=== General Equipment Recommendations ===
 
 
 
:''Main article: [[Equipment]]''
 
 
 
The Equipment article lists some general all purpose equipment that is useful through the PVM phase and also for endgame use as well.
 
 
 
=== Third Class Compatible Equipment ===
 
 
 
:''Main article: [[Wanderer#Equipment|Wanderer Equipment]]''
 
 
 
It is recommended to look at the Equipment recommendations for the Third Class job to see what equipment to strive for, rather than to spend a lot of money on a piece of equipment that will not be used in the future as a third class. However, some equipment may have a high level requirement, or are [[transcendent]] only.
 
 
 
=== Weapons ===
 
 
 
After considering what requirement skills have (some skills can only be used with certain weapon types), the Weapon Search tool within the iRO Wiki DB site is very helpful. Generally, for physical classes (both melee and ranged), something with high [[ATK]] is best. For magic classes, something with high [[MATK]] is best.
 
 
 
Link to the iRO Wiki DB Weapon Search: http://db.irowiki.org/db/weapon-search/
 
 
 
Dancers are allowed to use shields with [[Whip]]s. However they are not allowed to used shields with [[Bow]]s as bows take up both the right and left hand slots.
 
 
 
====Bow====
 
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|{{Item List |id=1734 |item=Orc Archer Bow}}
 
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|{{Item List |id=1774 |item=Steel Arrow}}
 
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This combination will give you a 50% ranged damage increase, which greatly increases [[Double Strafe]] and [[Arrow Shower]] damage output
 
 
 
Gakkung Bow [2] - Is a cheaper alternative to the Composite Bow that can be good for making more general-purpose bows, as it only requires two cards, but has the drawback of dealing less damage then a specialized Composite Bow.
 
 
 
====Whip====
 
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|{{Item List |id=1970 |item=Queen's Whip |slot=2}}
 
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|{{Item List |id=4094 |item=Archer Skeleton Card}}x2
 
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This is the best weapon to use for Dancer's that plan on learning the [[Slinging Arrow]] skill. With slotting certificates, 2 slots can be added to a Queens Whip to allow room for Archer Skeleton cards (additional 10% damage for each card). This weapon can also be enchanted with Expert Archer enchants from Malangdo (for a total of +40% extra ranged damage in addition to the 10% extra damage that the weapon already gives) making it a formidable weapon for casting [[Slinging Arrow]].
 
 
 
Rope [4] - The basic 4-slotted whip for Dancers.
 
 
 
=== Upper Headgear ===
 
 
 
Besides the "kawaii" headgear you have taking up almost all of your storage, these are some of the basics that are suggested to have for a Dancer.
 
 
 
* Airship Captains Hat - 7% increased range damage
 
* Ramen Hat (+4 Dex) (Kafra Shop item)
 
* Apple of Archer (+3 Dex)
 
* Wise Headgear [1] (+80 SP) (Willow Card) - More SP to use skills and increase overall SP regeneration.
 
* Erudite Headgear [1] (+2 Int) - More Int for SP regeneration or to increase effect of [[Gypsy's Kiss]].
 
 
 
=== Middle Headgear ===
 
 
 
Some of these headgear take up both the middle and lower slots.
 
 
 
* Binoculars (+1 Dex)
 
* Robo Eyes (+1 Dex, +2% damage) - The Kafra Shop replacement for Binoculars.
 
 
 
  
=== Lower Headgear ===
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:''Main article: [[Kingdom Guild]]''
  
*Evolved Pipe (+1 Vit and reduces damage from Brute class monsters by 5%)
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Kingdom Guild Equipment is a great series of starter equipment. All items have 1 slot, carry different bonuses, and are enchantable.
 
 
=== Armor ===
 
 
 
The primary armor for Dancers is Tights [1] because of their +1 Dex, but can be replaced with other armors that Dancers can wear if needed. A Pantie can also be used as a cheap armor that can be used in combination with the Undershirt garment as a PvM gear. Panties can be slotted using the Socket Enchant System.
 
 
 
Useful armor cards for a Dancer include:
 
* Pupa Card - +700 HP, an ideal card for Agi/Dex Dancers who need the extra HP to survive longer.
 
* Peco Peco Card - +10% HP, a more effective card then the Pupa for characters with over 7,000 HP.
 
* Marc Card - Grants immunity to the [[Frozen]] status
 
 
 
There are other specific armor cards out there that are beneficial (or sometimes not beneficial depending on the situation) such as those that change the element of the player (Swordfish Card, Dokebi Card, Pasana Card, etc) and those that cause status effects to your enemies under certain conditions (Dark Frame Card, Demon Fungus Card, Brilight Card, etc.)
 
 
 
=== Garment ===
 
 
 
* Vali's Manteau - A cheaper but slightly less effective alternative to a Raydric Card.
 
 
 
Useful garment cards for a Dancer include:
 
* Raydric Card - The 20% neutral property resistance makes this card a great general purpose card, especially in PvM. It can also be useful in PvP/WoE, but not without its pros and cons.
 
* Whisper Card - This card gives +20 Flee, making it a useful leveling card for AGI / DEX Dancers.
 
* Dragon Tail Card - This card gives +10 Flee and +5% damage with Double Strafe and Arrow Shower. This card can be useful for trying to reach the amount of damage needed to one or two-shot monsters using Double Strafe.
 
* Noxious Card - A specialized PvP/WoE card that gives 10% neutral property resistance and 10% long range damage resistance, though it may be worth considering holding off on this card until becoming a Gypsy and using a Valkyrian Manteau for it. Noxious is strong because it can help against attacks that aren't neutral element, including magic.
 
 
 
There are other specific garments out there that are beneficial such as those that give resistance to certain elements (Jakk Card, Marse Card, etc).
 
  
 
== Class Data ==
 
== Class Data ==
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''See [[Archer#Skills|Archer Skills]] for first class skills.''
 
''See [[Archer#Skills|Archer Skills]] for first class skills.''
  
Note: The [http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/game/jobdanskill.asp iRO Dancer Skill Section] is very outdated. Do not be surprised if some of the skill descriptions differ from the website contents (i.e. [[Acoustic Rhythm]]), they have been contrasted with the ingame descriptions and the more up-to-date [http://guide.ragnarok.co.kr/jobdanskill.asp Korean website].
 
 
==== Solo Skills ====
 
==== Solo Skills ====
 
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! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
 
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Amp}}
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| {{Skill List |skill=Adaptation to Circumstances}}
|| Cancels active Performance Skill the caster is performing. || 1
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|| Applies a buff that reduces the SP cost of [[Performance Skills]]. || 1
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Dance Lessons}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Dancing Lesson}}
|| Increases the damage inflicted with Whip class weapons, and enhance the quality of Dance and Ensemble skills. || 10
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|| Increases damage, [[CRIT]], and [[max SP]] with Whips. Also increases Movement Speed during [[Ensemble Fatigue]]. || 10
 
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
 
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Dazzler}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Encore}}
|| Inflicts [[Stun]] effect on monsters and party members within caster's view by chance. || 5
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|| Recast the last Performance Skill that was cast at half of the [[SP]] cost. || 1
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Encore}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Fortune's Kiss}}
|| Recast the last Performance Skill that was cast at half of the [[SP]] cost. || 1
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|| Applies a buff that increases the [[CRIT]] rate and Critical Damage for all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 10
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Focus Ballet}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Humming}}
|| Improves [[HIT]] of all players within the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
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|| Applies a buff that increases [[HIT]] of all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 10
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Gypsy's Kiss}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Please Don't Forget Me}}
|| Increase [[max SP]] and SP regeneration while reducing the SP consumption of all players within the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
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|| Decrease attack and movement speed of all enemies within the 9x9 area of effect. '''PvP Only''' || 10
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Hip Shaker}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Scream}}
|| Deplete [[SP]] of all targets within the 7x7 area of effect. || 5
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|| Inflicts [[Stun]] effect on monsters and party members within caster's view by chance. || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Lady Luck}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Service for You}}
|| Improves [[CRIT]] rate of all players within the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
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|| Applies a buff that increases [[max SP]] while reducing the SP consumption for all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 10
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Slinging Arrow}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Throw Arrow}}
|| Slings an arrow at an enemy with a whip. || 5
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|| Use an whip-class weapon to do ranged damage to a single target. || 5
 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Slow Grace}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Ugly Dance}}
|| Decrease attack and movement speed of all enemies within the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
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|| Has a chance to deplete [[SP]] from all nearby enemy players. '''PvP Only''' || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==== Ensemble Skills ====
 
==== Ensemble Skills ====
Ensemble skills can only be performed when a Bard and Dancer are in the same party and standing beside each other. When an Ensemble skill is performed by a Bard and Dancer, the lower level of Acoustic Rhythm is performed. (i.e. when a Bard that has learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.5 performs the skill with a Dancer that has only learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.3, the Bard and Dancer will perform Acoutic Rhythm Lv.3)
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Ensemble skills need the two performers to be within 9x9 range of each other. After casting an ensemble skill both performers suffer from [[Ensemble Fatigue]] for 30 seconds, this slows down their movement speed and attack speed, as well as blocking them from using other skills except [[Melody Strike]] or [[Slinging Arrow]]. When an Ensemble skill is performed by a Bard and Dancer, the lower level of the Ensemble is performed. (i.e. when a Bard that has learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.5 performs the skill with a Dancer that has only learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.3, the Bard and Dancer will perform Acoutic Rhythm Lv.3)
 
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{| class="wikitablec sortable"
 
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! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
 
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
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| {{Skill List|skill=Acoustic Rhythm}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=A Drum on the Battlefield}}
|| Create a 9x9 area that gives Fire, Water, and status effect resistance to [[Party]] Members within range. || 5
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|| Applies a buff that gives increased [[ATK]] and [[soft DEF]] to all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Battle Theme}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Eternal Chaos}}
|| Party members within this skill's 9x9 area will have increased [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] for the skill's duration. || 5
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|| An ensemble that removes all [[soft DEF]] from nearby enemy players. '''PvP Only''' || 1
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Classical Pluck}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Into the Abyss}}
|| Create a 9x9 area where all players and non-boss monsters cannot use skills. || 1
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|| Applies a buff that nullifies item costs for most skills to all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 1
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|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
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| {{Skill List|skill=Invulnerable Siegfried}}
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|| Applies a buff that gives elemental and status effect resistance to all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Down Tempo}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Loki's Veil}}
|| Reduces all [[DEF]] derived from the [[VIT]] stat to 0 for all enemies within the 9x9 area of effect. || 1
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|| An ensemble that prevents all nearby players from using skills. '''PvP Only''' || 1
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
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| {{Skill List|skill=Harmonic Lick}}
 
|| Provides a bonus of DEF-ignoring damage to all players within the 9x9 area of effect, as long as they're wielding level 4 weapons. || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
 
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Lullaby}}
 
| {{Skill List|skill=Lullaby}}
|| Sing a dreamy song to put enemies in a 9x9 area to sleep. || 1
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|| Perform dreamy ensemble to put nearby enemies to sleep. || 1
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Mental Sensing}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=Mr. Kim A Rich Man}}
|| Increases the [[EXP]] earned from monsters killed in the 9x9 area of effect. || 5
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|| Applies a buff that increases [[EXP]] earned from monsters to all nearby [[Party|party]] members. || 5
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Power Cord}}
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| {{Skill List|skill=The Ring of Nibelungen}}
|| Cast a 9x9 cell area around the casters that nullifies item costs for most skills. || 1
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|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active || 40 || [[Dancer_Skill_Quest|Charming Wink Quest]]
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==== Soul Link ====
 
''See [[Bard and Dancer Spirits]].''
 
 
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|| (If level 10 [[Slow Grace]] is learned) Increases [[ASPD]] of all players in the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
 
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|| (If level 10 [[Focus Ballet]] is learned) Raises [[Flee]] Rate and [[Perfect Dodge]] of all players in the 7x7 area of effect. || 10
 
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| {{Skill List|skill=Song of Lutie}}
 
|| (If level 10 [[Gypsy's Kiss]] is learned) Increases the the [[Max HP]] of all players in the area of effect. || 10
 
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Revision as of 23:56, 21 November 2020

Dancer
Dancer.png
Job Base(s): Archer
Job Type: 2-2
Race: Human
Changes At: Comodo
Number of Skills: 18
Total Skill Points: 91
Total Quest Skills: 1
Job Bonuses
STR AGI VIT INT DEX LUK
+2 +7 +3 +5 +5 +8

Overview

Dancer.jpg

Dancers are the epitome of beauty and grace, and they use these qualities all to their own advantage. They allure allies and enemies alike with their performances. Needless to say they are not damsels in distress when it comes to fighting monsters, they can still hold their own using their previous training as Archers, or use whips altogether to put them in place.

Dancers are considered a support class that have special abilities that allow them to improve their allies abilities or disrupt enemies. They have skills however that would require them to pair up with their male counterpart Bard to execute the so-called ensemble skills. Dancers could use whips, daggers and bows, though most of the dancers skills would require them to wield a whip. When wielding whips however, bow skills cannot be used, bringing both weapons when venturing will be a good measure.

Dancers are still more of a ranged type of class, even when whips require you to be close and personal with your targets, DEX is the main stat for weapon damage (pertaining to both bow and whip). The solo dances are influenced by the skill level, the level of Dance Lessons and the stats of the dancer. Ensemble skills would require both a dancer and a bard to have the skill learned and be in a party. Being a performer in contrast to hunters, Dancers have a larger SP pool, allowing them to use more skills than usual. As a Dancer, only whips, daggers and bows are available for weapons, whereas Bards can use instruments instead of whips.

Dazzler and Charming Wink are usable regardless of weapons.

Job Change Guide

Requirement: Female Archer who has reached both base and job 50

See Dancer Job Change Guide for detailed information.

Builds

Dancers are an interesting class due to having access to two very different weapon types, the Whip and Bow.

Whips allows for easy access to strong supportive Performance Skills as well as the dancers strongest single target skill in Slinging Arrow, a shield can also be equipped alongside a whip for additional defence.

Bows on the other hand are a good choice for safely auto-attacking enemies from long range, bows are also necessary to use the only AoE skill dancers have access to in Arrow Shower. Although a single cast of Double Strafe doesn't hit as nearly hard as Slinging Arrow does, with high enough ASPD Double Strafe can be spammed much quicker.

Keep in mind that you do not have to limit yourself to just one weapon type. Having both weapons on hand is often a good idea so that you can switch freely to adapt to any situation.

Slinging Arrow and Support Whip Build

  • STR: 1
  • AGI: 1+
  • VIT: 60-80
  • INT: 40-60
  • DEX: 80-99
  • LUK: 10-20

Slinging Arrow has a very low SP cost and deals significantly more damage than Double Strafe making it ideal for leveling. Binding Level 1 Slinging Arrow alongside Level 5 can be a good idea when SP is scarce since it only costs 1 SP (Level 5 costs 9) and still hits quite hard. Gypsy's Kiss is the most popular Dancer song for PVM purposes, as it lowers the SP cost of the party and is the most universally helpful. Lady Luck provides a large damage bonus to CRIT based auto-attacking characters and is also a prerequisite for Mental Sensing. Mental Sensing is the most popular Ensemble skill, giving a large experience boost to the entire party when grouped with a Bard. DEX improves damage for any offensive skills. INT is helpful for upkeeping SP. VIT is necessary for survivability / HP pool. AGI is optional. Some Dancers may also already have AGI from leveling as an Archer for the ASPD / FLEE.

Arrow Shower Build

  • STR: 1
  • AGI: 1+
  • VIT: 60-80
  • INT: 40-60
  • DEX: 80-99
  • LUK: 10-20

The Archer skill Arrow Shower is the only AoE accessible to a Dancer, but still offers decent damage. With HP Healing Items, this build can AoE level very effectively and quickly. This build can actually have similar or identical stats with a slinging arrow/support oriented build, and it is simply the equipment that differs. Double Strafe still offers respectable single target damage output but tends to be less than Slinging Arrow.

AGI Bow Build

  • STR: 1
  • AGI: 80-99
  • VIT: 30-60
  • INT: 30-50
  • DEX: 80-99
  • LUK: 20-40

This build is generally recommended for newer players with less funds. This Dancer build is specialized in left click auto-attacking single targets from long range with a Bow, which uses minimal HP / SP Healing Items. Note that Double Strafe can be spammed quicker with higher AGI (and ASPD as a result) as well. This allows for lots of burst damage at the cost of substantial SP. Lady Luck is an excellent song for improving your auto-attack damage with this build but will require a quick weapon switch to a Whip then back to the Bow each time you want to cast it.

Equipment

Kingdom Guild Equipments Quests

Main article: Kingdom Guild

Kingdom Guild Equipment is a great series of starter equipment. All items have 1 slot, carry different bonuses, and are enchantable.

Class Data

Skills

See Archer Skills for first class skills.

Solo Skills

Skill Description Levels Type
Adaptation to Circumstances.png Adaptation to Circumstances
Applies a buff that reduces the SP cost of Performance Skills. 1 Active
Dancing Lesson.png Dancing Lesson
Increases damage, CRIT, and max SP with Whips. Also increases Movement Speed during Ensemble Fatigue. 10 Passive
Encore.png Encore
Recast the last Performance Skill that was cast at half of the SP cost. 1 Active
Fortune's Kiss.png Fortune's Kiss
Applies a buff that increases the CRIT rate and Critical Damage for all nearby party members. 10 Active
Humming.png Humming
Applies a buff that increases HIT of all nearby party members. 10 Active
Please Don't Forget Me.png Please Don't Forget Me
Decrease attack and movement speed of all enemies within the 9x9 area of effect. PvP Only 10 Active
Scream.png Scream
Inflicts Stun effect on monsters and party members within caster's view by chance. 5 Active
Service for You.png Service for You
Applies a buff that increases max SP while reducing the SP consumption for all nearby party members. 10 Active
Throw Arrow.png Throw Arrow
Use an whip-class weapon to do ranged damage to a single target. 5 Offensive
Ugly Dance.png Ugly Dance
Has a chance to deplete SP from all nearby enemy players. PvP Only 5 Active

Ensemble Skills

Ensemble skills need the two performers to be within 9x9 range of each other. After casting an ensemble skill both performers suffer from Ensemble Fatigue for 30 seconds, this slows down their movement speed and attack speed, as well as blocking them from using other skills except Melody Strike or Slinging Arrow. When an Ensemble skill is performed by a Bard and Dancer, the lower level of the Ensemble is performed. (i.e. when a Bard that has learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.5 performs the skill with a Dancer that has only learned Acoustic Rhythm Lv.3, the Bard and Dancer will perform Acoutic Rhythm Lv.3)

Skill Description Levels Type
A Drum on the Battlefield.png A Drum on the Battlefield
Applies a buff that gives increased ATK and soft DEF to all nearby party members. 5 Active
Eternal Chaos.png Eternal Chaos
An ensemble that removes all soft DEF from nearby enemy players. PvP Only 1 Active
Into the Abyss.png Into the Abyss
Applies a buff that nullifies item costs for most skills to all nearby party members. 1 Active
Invulnerable Siegfried.png Invulnerable Siegfried
Applies a buff that gives elemental and status effect resistance to all nearby party members. 5 Active
Loki's Veil.png Loki's Veil
An ensemble that prevents all nearby players from using skills. PvP Only 1 Active
Lullaby.png Lullaby
Perform dreamy ensemble to put nearby enemies to sleep. 1 Active
Mr. Kim A Rich Man.png Mr. Kim A Rich Man
Applies a buff that increases EXP earned from monsters to all nearby party members. 5 Active
The Ring of Nibelungen.png The Ring of Nibelungen
Applies a randomized buff to all nearby party members. 5 Active

Quest Skills

Skill Description Levels Type Job Level
Requirement
Quest
Charming Wink.png Charming Wink
Wink at a specific target, charming them for 10 seconds. 1 Active 40 Charming Wink Quest

Job Bonuses

Stat\Amount +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8
STR 3 28
AGI 2 10 11 24 30 35 48
VIT 17 33 43
INT 5 13 21 40 47
DEX 6 9 16 20 41
LUK 1 7 15 19 32 38 46 50

ASPD

Equip Attack Speed From Archer
Bare Handed 156 0
Shield -5 +2
Dagger -13 +2
Bow -8 +2
Whip -5 N/A
ASPD Potions Usable
645.png Concentration
656.png Awakening
657.png Berserk

External Links