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* Holy Cross, which will use the [[Holy Cross]] skill repeatedly for high single target damage.
 
* Holy Cross, which will use the [[Holy Cross]] skill repeatedly for high single target damage.
 
* AGI-Spear, which deals rapid melee / CRIT damage at close range,  
 
* AGI-Spear, which deals rapid melee / CRIT damage at close range,  
* Sacrifice, which allows the crusader to take damage in place of an ally.
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* Devotion, which allows the crusader to take damage in place of an ally.
 
* Shield, which deals ranged damage from afar.
 
* Shield, which deals ranged damage from afar.
  
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* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1 (Faster movement)
 
* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1 (Faster movement)
  
* [[Sacrifice]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
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* [[Devotion]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
* [[Guard]] Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)
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* [[Auto Guard]] Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)
  
* [[Cavalier Mastery]] Optional 3-5
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* [[Cavalry Mastery]] Optional 3-5
  
[[Grand Cross]], which is often abbreviated [[Grand_Cross|GC]], is a skill that relies on both the Crusader's ATK and MATK to deal damamge to the enemy. Getting both [[STR]] and [[INT]] is recommended for higher [[ATK]] and [[MATK]], which also helps with [[Weight Limit]] as well as SP Regeneration. [[VIT]] is important for mobbing multiple monsters to level. [[DEX]] is important to a Grand Cross Crusader because it reduces cast time.
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[[Grand Cross]], which is often abbreviated [[Grand_Cross|GC]], is a skill that relies on both the Crusader's ATK and MATK to deal damage to the enemy. Getting both [[STR]] and [[INT]] is recommended for higher [[ATK]] and [[MATK]], which also helps with [[Weight Limit]] as well as SP Regeneration. [[VIT]] is important for mobbing multiple monsters to level. [[DEX]] is important to a Grand Cross Crusader because it reduces cast time.
  
 
=== [[Holy Cross]] ===
 
=== [[Holy Cross]] ===
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* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1 (Faster movement)
 
* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1 (Faster movement)
  
* [[Sacrifice]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
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* [[Devotion]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
* [[Guard]] Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)
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* [[Auto Guard]] Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)
  
* [[Cavalier Mastery]] Optional 3-5
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* [[Cavalry Mastery]] Optional 3-5
  
 
[[Holy Cross]] is a powerful single target skill with a low SP cost. Two handed spears are recommended for leveling with this skill for double damage.
 
[[Holy Cross]] is a powerful single target skill with a low SP cost. Two handed spears are recommended for leveling with this skill for double damage.
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=== [[Sacrifice]] ===
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=== [[Devotion]] ===
  
 
Stat Build
 
Stat Build
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* [[Holy Cross]] 6+
 
* [[Holy Cross]] 6+
 
* [[Grand Cross]] 4+
 
* [[Grand Cross]] 4+
* [[Guard]] 8-10
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* [[Auto Guard]] 8-10
* [[Smite]] 3
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* [[Shield Charge]] 3
 
* [[Shield Boomerang]] 3
 
* [[Shield Boomerang]] 3
 
* [[Shield Reflect]] 5+
 
* [[Shield Reflect]] 5+
* [[Sacrifice]] 5  
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* [[Devotion]] 5  
  
Pure [[Sacrifice]] builds for a Crusader are more used as a very helpful utility skill for protecting the squishy classes in the party. [[Sacrifice]] should not be seen as a "build" but just another skill for Crusader class characters to acquire (it is actually so helpful to parties that every Crusader / [[Paladin]] should invest at least one point in it). Crusaders are more concerned with leveling as quickly as possible, so it is recommended to utilize one of the leveling builds that are able to solo or kill monsters on their own. However, [[Sacrifice]] is very useful in party situations and any offensive build is able to fit this into their skill build. High [[VIT]] is recommended for a higher HP pool to take more damage.
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Pure [[Devotion]] builds for a Crusader are more used as a very helpful utility skill for protecting the squishy classes in the party. [[Devotion]] should not be seen as a "build" but just another skill for Crusader class characters to acquire (it is actually so helpful to parties that every Crusader should invest at least one point in it). Crusaders are more concerned with leveling as quickly as possible, so it is recommended to utilize one of the leveling builds that are able to solo or kill monsters on their own. However, [[Devotion]] is very useful in party situations and any offensive build is able to fit this into their skill build. High [[VIT]] is recommended for a higher HP pool to take more damage.
  
 
=== [[Shield Boomerang|Shield]] ===
 
=== [[Shield Boomerang|Shield]] ===
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* [[Faith]] 10
 
* [[Faith]] 10
* [[Guard]] 5+
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* [[Auto Guard]] 5+
* [[Smite]] 3
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* [[Shield Charge]] 3
 
* [[Shield Boomerang]] 5
 
* [[Shield Boomerang]] 5
 
* [[Shield Reflect]] 10
 
* [[Shield Reflect]] 10
 
* [[Defending Aura]] 5  
 
* [[Defending Aura]] 5  
 
* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1
 
* [[Peco Peco Ride]] 1
* [[Cavalier Mastery]] 5
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* [[Cavlary Mastery]] 5
* [[Sacrifice]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
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* [[Devotion]] Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
  
 
<!--For a crusader that will level using a Soul-Link and [[Shield Boomerang]], it may be possible to forgo high [[DEX]] in favor of other stats, as [[Shield Boomerang]] never misses when under the influence of a Soul-Link.
 
<!--For a crusader that will level using a Soul-Link and [[Shield Boomerang]], it may be possible to forgo high [[DEX]] in favor of other stats, as [[Shield Boomerang]] never misses when under the influence of a Soul-Link.
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In order to gain the best DPS with a Soul-Link, 182 attack speed is the ideal. This has to do with the animation delay of the skill. Nothing more than 182 attack speed will help when using Linked Shield Boomerang.-->
 
In order to gain the best DPS with a Soul-Link, 182 attack speed is the ideal. This has to do with the animation delay of the skill. Nothing more than 182 attack speed will help when using Linked Shield Boomerang.-->
  
Remember to use heavier shields to achieve more DPS using [[Smite]] and [[Shield Boomerang]]; it adds to the damage when using those skills. The weight '''does''' add to the total damage.
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Remember to use heavier shields to achieve more DPS using [[Shield Charge]] and [[Shield Boomerang]]; it adds to the damage when using those skills. The weight '''does''' add to the total damage.
  
 
== Tactics ==
 
== Tactics ==

Revision as of 01:18, 11 September 2020

Crusader
Crusader.png
Job Base(s): Swordman
Job Type: 2-2
Race: Human
Changes At: Prontera Castle
Number of Skills: 18
Total Skill Points: 132
Total Quest Skills: 1
Job Bonuses
STR AGI VIT INT DEX LUK
+7 +2 +7 +6 +3 +5

Overview

Crusader.jpg

Crusaders are a fine blend of physical strength and faith-driven magic prowess, making them a versatile class. They are capable of melee combat with a spear or a sword and shield, of playing a supportive role in parties with beneficial magic skills, and of sacrificing their health to wield powerful holy magic. Knowing this, they can be built more like a mage than a warrior, or a classic favorite is to play the crusader like a tank. What makes this class so popular is the versatility, it's natural aim towards fighting the Undead, and its centralization around having high VIT and Defense.

Job Change Guide

See Crusader Job Change Guide for detailed information.

Changing into a Crusader from a Swordman requires the player to complete a number of tasks:

  • Item Collection
  • Endurance Test
  • Written Test
  • Battle Test

After completing these tests, the player will be transformed into a Crusader. Most of this takes place inside of the Prontera Castle. (234,314)

Builds

There are a few primary builds of Crusaders, although there are enough skill points to become a mix of the builds:

  • Grand Cross, which deals Holy physical and magic damage to the enemy.
  • Holy Cross, which will use the Holy Cross skill repeatedly for high single target damage.
  • AGI-Spear, which deals rapid melee / CRIT damage at close range,
  • Devotion, which allows the crusader to take damage in place of an ally.
  • Shield, which deals ranged damage from afar.

Grand Cross

Stat Build:

Skill Build:

(Crusader)

  • Devotion Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
  • Auto Guard Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)

Grand Cross, which is often abbreviated GC, is a skill that relies on both the Crusader's ATK and MATK to deal damage to the enemy. Getting both STR and INT is recommended for higher ATK and MATK, which also helps with Weight Limit as well as SP Regeneration. VIT is important for mobbing multiple monsters to level. DEX is important to a Grand Cross Crusader because it reduces cast time.

Holy Cross

Stat Build:

Skill Build:

(Crusader)

  • Devotion Optional 1-5 (For party situations)
  • Auto Guard Optional 6-8 (Tanking for parties)

Holy Cross is a powerful single target skill with a low SP cost. Two handed spears are recommended for leveling with this skill for double damage.

AGI-Spear Crusader

Stat Build:

  • STR: 70-90
  • AGI: 80-90 (for ASPD bonus)
  • INT: 1-40
  • VIT: 60-80
  • DEX: 30-50 (high DEX is not needed if near 100% CRIT rate)
  • LUK: 20-60

Skill Build:

(Crusader)

A popular build for newer players without as much funds. The AGI sader focuses on single target meleeing, as opposed to the other builds that focus either on AoE mob training, single target skill spamming, or party support. This means that fewer HP / SP Healing Items would need to be used. Players can choose to use CRIT gear to bring out more damage in this build, as it benefits greatly due to its attack-speed boosts.

Devotion

Stat Build

Skill Build:

(Crusader)

Pure Devotion builds for a Crusader are more used as a very helpful utility skill for protecting the squishy classes in the party. Devotion should not be seen as a "build" but just another skill for Crusader class characters to acquire (it is actually so helpful to parties that every Crusader should invest at least one point in it). Crusaders are more concerned with leveling as quickly as possible, so it is recommended to utilize one of the leveling builds that are able to solo or kill monsters on their own. However, Devotion is very useful in party situations and any offensive build is able to fit this into their skill build. High VIT is recommended for a higher HP pool to take more damage.

Shield

Stat Build:

Skill Build:

(Crusader)


Remember to use heavier shields to achieve more DPS using Shield Charge and Shield Boomerang; it adds to the damage when using those skills. The weight does add to the total damage.

Tactics

Recovering HP or Healing Items

When mobbing or tanking groups of monsters, especially for AoE leveling, Healing Items WILL need to be consumed and often even spammed. One popular healing item is Fresh Fish due to its cheap cost and low weight. It can be purchased from the Chef's Assistant in the center of Prontera (156, 212) as well as other locations for only 250z each (190z with max Discount).

579.png Fresh Fish

For a list of Healing Items, a comparison, and a list of a couple popular Healing Items, please see the main article: Healing Items.

Equipment

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.

Weapons

After considering what requirement skills have (some skills can only be used with certain weapon types), the Control Panel Item Search is very useful. 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 Control Panel Item Search: https://cp.playragnarokzero.com/item/

Class Data

Skills

See Swordsman Skills for first class skills.

Skill Description Levels Type
Cavalry Mastery.png Cavalry Mastery
Reduces the 50% ASPD penalty when riding a PecoPeco. 5 Passive
Cure.png Cure
Cures the target from Silence, Chaos and Blind status effects. 1 Supportive
Defender.png Defender
Reduce incoming ranged damage by 20~80% while reducing ASPD by 20~0%; protects party members via Sacrifice. 5 Supportive
Demon Bane.png Demon Bane
Increases attack against against Demons and Undead monsters by 3~30. 10 Passive
Divine Protection.png Divine Protection
Increases VIT defense against Demons and Undead monsters by 3~30. 10 Passive
Faith.png Faith
Increases Max HP (200~2000) and resistance (5~50%) to Holy-property attacks. 10 Passive
Grand Cross.png Grand Cross
Summons a Grand Cross around the caster, damaging the enemies with Holy property waves and reducing the caster's HP. 10 Offensive
Auto Guard.png Auto Guard
Blocks physical attacks at a 5~30% chance with a Shield by chance for 300 seconds. 10 Supportive
Heal.png Heal
Restore a target's HP, or damage Undead targets. 10 Supportive
Holy Cross.png Holy Cross
Summon a holy cross that inflicts 135~450% Holy damage on a target, blinding it by chance (3~30%). 10 Offensive
Peco Peco Ride.png Peco Peco Ride
Enables Knights or Crusaders to ride a Peco Peco. 1 Passive
Providence.png Providence
Increase resistance by 5~25% against Demon race and Holy property attacks for 180 seconds. 5 Supportive
Devotion.png Devotion
Protects 1~5 party member(s) by taking all of the damage inflicted on said party member(s). 5 Supportive
Shield Boomerang.png Shield Boomerang
Throw your shield at an enemy, dealing damage based on ATK and the shield's properties. 5 Offensive
Reflect Shield.png Reflect Shield
Reflect 13~40% of the damage received back at an enemy. 10 Supportive
Shield Charge.png Shield Charge
Hurl your shield at an enemy, dealing 120~200% ATK damage and knocking them back by 5~9 cells. 5 Offensive
Spear Mastery.png Spear Mastery
Adds +4~40 ATK (+5~50 while on a PecoPeco) to Spear weapons. 10 Passive
Spear Quicken.png Spear Quicken
Increase Attack Speed by 40%, CRIT by 3~30, and FLEE by 2~20 when using a Spear for 30~300 seconds. 10 Supportive

Quest Skills

Skill Description Levels Type Job Level
Requirement
Quest
Shrink.png Shrink
Adds a chance to knock back opponents when you successfully block an attack with Guard. 1 Active None Shrink Quest

Job Bonuses

Stat Bonus +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12
STR 7 11 17 23 25 32 48 - - - - -
AGI 30 36 - - - - - - - - - -
VIT 12 15 22 40 41 46 50 - - - - -
INT 9 20 21 35 38 44 - - - - - -
DEX 14 28 34 - - - - - - - - -
LUK 1 2 3 4 5 - - - - - - -

ASPD

Equip Attack Speed From Swordman
Bare Handed 156 0
Shield -5 0
Dagger -8 −1
Sword (One Handed) -3 +4
Sword (Two Handed) -15 −1
Axe (One Handed) -10 +5
Axe (Two Handed) -15 +5
Mace -5 +5
Spear (One Handed) -13 +4
Spear (Two Handed) -10 +15
ASPD Potions Usable
645.png Concentration
656.png Awakening
657.png Berserk