Kirei's Windwalker Build

Kirei's Windwalker Build 

by Kirei [ source ]

(The 10 remaining SP is added into Astral Illusion allowing me to go for the Duo-Ultimate Windwalker build)

Hello all, This is my first time posting a guide. As why i posted my Windwalker guide, Because there is only 1 Windwalker guide on the forum. I'm sure some of you made a Windwalker during the (Jump char event) So here goes.

I chose not to go for Spiral Kick EX because I find it really hard to control so here's another EX-LESS skill build for Windwalker. Note: (My current build does well in PVE/PVP)

Archer Skill Tree

Why is my Willow Kick level 6?

I had extra SP's to dump it there; Another reason being i use it alot therefore i would love the damage % increase from level4-6.

Why did i not add Owl’s Insight & Magic arrow?

Basically we do not need the extra crit buff from Owl’s Insight. I'm already an AGILITY class.

And for Magic arrow; it only works well in PVP so i must as well invest the SP in another skill.

Max up Mental Mastery/Training

Because as Acrobats we use alot of skills therefore the mp consumption is heavy.

Why is Cyclone Kick,Spiral Vortex,Double Somersault kick at level 7?

As a DPS-class, i chose to pump up the skills that takes the least cool-down time to deal the most damage. This is why i chose to give my SP's to these 3 skills.

Try to max Chain-trampoline, Tip-tops. Why?

Acrobats are fast and very hard to hit! Thanks to these two skills. Nuff said!

Spiral edge + Astral Illusion (Duo-Ultimate and why?)

Spiral edge does an amazing damage on mobs and i use it frequently when there's a cluster of mobs (Im dealing about 140k on lv40 mobs)

Astral Illusion is being used on large bosses! Right! I said large bosses! This is because they are stationery and all your hits from this sexy skill will hit. It deals about 2.7k% damage o.o?!

If you notice Astral Illusion's cd is approx 125secs whereas Spiral Edge's cd is about 90sec. When both share the cooldown, it shares the lowest one which is 90secs. So you can either use one of the ultimate at the lowest cd time(90secs). This is why i chose to go for duo-ultimate :)

Wind Walker Skill Tree

Nothing much to talk about it, i went for Showtime + Rising Storm. I gave up Spiral Kick EX for Duo-Ultimate :P

Showtime is one of the best skills for Windwalker, It allows you to fly for approx 10secs. And yes i really mean flyyyyyy.

Rising Storm is best used with Spiral Edge for a wonderful huge damage combo.

Heraldy Skill Crests

Spiral Vortex animation speed 50%

Double Somersault kick damage increase 20%

Chain trampoline cooldown 20%

Cyclone kick damage increase 20%

Note: This are the skills which i maxed like i said above. This is why im using these crests.

Heraldy Enhancement Crests

Life(HP) - Healthy(VIT) - Wind(AGI) - Destructive(ATK) - Fatal(CRIT) - *Vigor(MPRECOVERY) - *Barrage(MDEF) - *Impregnable(DEF)

Try to get 3-tier crests with HP/AGI/ATK on 3rd option for the crests marked with * as of above.

Item Prefix:

Full Wind set except for gloves(Impregnable)

Rings:

Both Destruction Rings with highest physical attack at your level cap.

Necklace+Earring:

Both with most AGI with VIT as 2nd option at your level cap.

Armours/Weapons/Rings/Necklace/Earring Potential:

Armours - AGI / VIT / HP (Best) if not settle for AGI + HP will do

Weapon - ATK / AGI / CRIT (Best) if not settle for ATK + AGI will do

Rings - ATK / AGI / CRIT (Best) if not settle for ATK + AGI will do

Necklace+Earring - AGI / VIT / HP (Best) if not settle for AGI + HP will do

My current stats without item prefix, If im done with Wind prefix set. I'll probably have 82k HP and go for SeaDragonNest (Y)

Thanks for reading as this is my first time writing a guide, Feel free to give your opinions on my current skill build. I'll upload a video of me doing cerebus/manticore/apo nest soon. Hopefully this guide can be a reference to you Windwalkers-to be.

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Xian's Sniper PvP/PvE Skill Build

Sniper PvP/PvE Skill Build

 by Xian [ source ]

Here are some other Sniper guide by my guild mates:
-v2seraph(PVE)
-JaredGYC(PVE)

Table of Contents:
I. Archer Skills
II. Bow Master/Sniper skills
III. Equipment/Heraldry guide

Why Bow-Master/Sniper?
Snipers have the highest critical rate/resist due to their high natural Agility (main stat). This results in them being one of the best (or one  of the best) DPS classes in DN. Additionally, they also have the furthest range! So if you’re looking for some PEWPEW or sniping people off in group PVP. SNIPER IS FOR YOU!


Skill Build:


Legend:
Essential Skills
Optional Skills
*Links provided below are not written by me and credits should be given to the respective Author.

I. Archer Skill

 
Twin Shot:
Most frequently used skill. Adds 2m range to skill upon activation.
*Damage Crest is Recommended
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
Piercing Shot:
Release an arrow that pierces through enemy; has increased range.
PVP:[LEVEL 5]
PVE:[LEVEL 5]
MultiShot:
This skill is known for its Super-Armor destruction. Shoot multiple arrows at short-range.
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]
Magic Arrow:
Has an explosive effect, which is good for flinching opponents.
PVP:[LEVEL 3]
PVE:[LEVEL 3]
Tumble/Urgency Kick/Aerial Evasion:
These are your dodge skills, CD reduces as the skill is upgraded.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
Pin Wheel (PVP recommended):
Kick away any opponent sticking too close while recovering from the ground. Grants short invulnerability.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:-
Moon Sault Kick (PVP recommended):
Land a kick while in Air, that knocks an opponent off the ground.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:-
Max HP:
Provides extra MaxHP.
PVP:[EXTRA SP GOES HERE]
PVE:-
Max MP:
Provides extra MaxMP.
PVP:[LEVEL 2]
PVE:[LEVEL 2]
MP Regen:
Provides additional MP regeneration.(More info on MP Regen can be found here.)
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]
Owl’s Insight:
Boost your Critical within 15Sec.(More info on Critical can be found here.)
PVP:-
PVE:-*(read below)
*Add this skill if your feel that your critical rate is low.
*However, leave it at level 1.
Revolving Hit:
Uhm.. this skill has melee range and doesn't give much super-armor.
PVP:-
PVE:-
Spin kick/Low Spin Kick/High Spin Kick/Somersault Kick:
Melee range kick skills.
PVP:-
PVE:-
Critical Buff(Class Buff):
Provides your team with increased 600% Critical rate.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]

II. Bow Master Skill
 
Charge Shot:
Charge and release a powerful arrow; has high super-armor destruction.
*Faster animation crest is recommended for people who do not have EX yet, Or PVP Lover.
*Damage is Recommended for people who have EX.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
Extension Arrow:
Bursts on impact, and deals considerable damage.
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]
Bulls Eye:
Reduces the ranged armor of your target.
PVP:-
PVE:-
Aerial Chain Shot:
Shoot a series of arrows while staying airborne.
PVP:[LEVEL 4]
PVE:[LEVEL 4]
Rapid Shot:
Release 6 explosive arrows rapidly, usually used when the opponent is on the ground.
PVP:[LEVEL 4]
PVE:[LEVEL 4]
Spirit Excellation (PVE recommended):
Boost your Agility and Intelligence, granting you extra damage and critical.
PVP:[MAXED]*(read below)
PVE:[MAXED]
*This skill WILL NOT work in PVP with balance.
*However, it WILL work in PVP with the balance Option OFF.
Therefore, it is recommended to MAX this skill
Ankle Shot:
Binds your opponent and deals high burst damage. Bind Duration increases with level.
*CD Crest Recommended for pvp. Damage Crest for pve.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
Seige Stance:
Knocks your target off  of the ground multiple times by shooting a Critical Piercing arrow.
PVP:[LEVEL 3]
PVE:[LEVEL 3]
Swift Shot:
Deals good damage when all arrows hit, grants short invulnerability.
PVP:[LEVEL 3]
PVE:[LEVEL 3]
Sylph’s Aid (PVP recommended):
Increases the range of your weapon.
PVP:[MAXED]*(read below)
PVE:-
*Personal Preference
Pros: Good against other ranged class, extra distance away from clash, Range advantages.
Cons: Not as good against classes like, Warriors and Acrobats. Sp usage.
Stunning Shot (PVP recommended):
Stuns the Opponent.
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:-
Arrow Shower:
Release a barrage of arrows, The first half of the arrows hit for 1/2 of the actual damage.
*Damage Crest Recommended for pve.
PVP:[LEVEL 3]
PVE:[LEVEL 3]
Guided Arrow:
Release 16 explosive arrows, which home in on your target.
*Damage Crest Recommended
PVP:[LEVEL 1]*(read below)
PVE:[MAXED]
*Max this skill if you never learn Sylph's Aid.
Fake Shot:
Release an arrow after Tumble and flinch the target.
PVP:[LEVEL 2]
PVE:[LEVEL 2]
Triangle Shot:
Grants invulnerability while airborne and has high super-armor destruction.
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]
  Longbow Mastery/Crossbow Mastery:
Choose ONLY ONE depending on your weapon. Increase damage, range. Enough said.
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
PinPoint Shot:
Ultimate, very cool looking DPS skill but long CD.
*Damage Crest recommended for pve
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
 
Sniper Skill
 
Critical Break:
Has a chance to activate when you score a Critical hit, which increase  your critical damage by 20%.
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]
Charge Shot EX:
Upgrade of Charge shot. 30% wider AOE and damage, also increase the range of Charge shot. ~1.77sec Cast time without having reduced animation crest.
>>Test Result<<(thanks Chaose5, Perfecti)
PVP:[MAXED]
PVE:[MAXED]
Ambush Point:
This skill attracts aggro also used to block path or enemy projectiles(only some skills in PVP).
PVP:[LEVEL 1]
PVE:[LEVEL 1]

III. Equipment

Suffix:
Recommended Suffix for Weapon/Armor will be:
Bow(Wind)
Quiver(Destructive)*Wind if Destructive isn't available.
Head(Wind)
Top(Wind)
Bottom(Wind)
Glove
Shoe(Wind)

Accessories:
Depending on which you're going after,
For Physical Attack, Destructive Rings, Wind Necklace and Earrings.
For Skill Rings, (Coming soon)
For Stacking Final Damage, Equip yourself with Set accessories.(More info on Final Damage can be found here.)

As for Cash-Shop ring, all of them can be bought through Auction House.I'll recommend getting the ring with just 25Agility(2nd ring).


Potential:
As you already know, Stats are randomly given when you awake potential in an item.
Epic can have up to 4 potential, without having penalty.
Rare can have up to 3 potential, without having penalty.
Magic can have up to 2 potential, without having penalty.
(penalty = less % of Potential, example; you'll only get 2.25% Agility instead of getting 4.50%)

As for Potential in Weapons and Rings,
5.80% Physical Attack (Must have!!)
5.80% Magical Attack (Optional)
4.50% Agility (Must have!!)
17.0% Critical (Optional)

As for Potential in Armors, Necklace and Earrings,
4.50% Agility (Must have!!)
3.50% Intelligence (Optional)
3.25% Vitality (Optional)
6.50% MaxHP (Must have!!)

Heraldry:
Note that:
For stats Heraldry, bonus % is given to respective Heraldry[except Final Damage crest].
(For example, Agility A Crest gives a certain amount of Agility AND bonus 10% of your agility.)

For skill heraldry,
For damage, A crest gives 20%, B crest gives 10%
For CD, A crest gives 12%, B crest gives 8%
For animation, A crest gives 50%, B gives 30%

Stats Heraldry Recommended(you can only use 8 of them, so choose wisely):
Recommended Crest:
Destructive Crest - More P.attack.
Fatal Crest - More critical.
Healthy Crest - Adds Vitality which gives more Defense(both Physical and Magic) and MaxHP.
Life Crest - Adds MaxHP
Magician Crest - More M.attack.
Wind Crest - More agility giving more P.attack, critical rate and critical resist.
Wise Crest - More Intelligence giving M.attack and MP.

Optional Crest:
Energy Crest - Additional MP Regeneration.
Final Damage Crest - Add Final Damage.

Skill Heraldry(you can only use 4 of them, choose wisely):
*you can refer to above skill description
Ankle Shot - Cool Down(PVP) OR Damage(PVE)
Arrow Shower - Damage(PVE)
Charge shot - Faster animation(PVP) OR Damage(PVE)
Guided Arrow - Damage
Pin Point shot - Damage(PVE)
Twin shot - Damage

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ArcHades' PvE Artillery Build

ArcHades' PvE Artillery Build

by ArcHades [ source ]

Before going into the analysis, I will show you the new 2nd advancement skills for Sniper. Credits to chaose5 from MMOsite forum.

• Magical Breeze – At Lv1, increases magic damage by 30% and converts all damage inflicted to magical damage. Duration 10sec, CD 40sec
• Extension Shot EX – Strengthens Extension Shot, with additional 30% explosive damage.
• Detonating Arrow: Deal additional AOE damage 3 seconds after the target is hit.  Magic damage of 563%+1284, cooldown 38sec at Lv1.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top Artillery skill build voted in Korea.

[Archer]

• Twin Shot/Piercing Shot/Multi Shot – If you have read my previous Bowmaster guide and the analysis of top korean sniper build, you should know my preferences on these 3 skills. I believe this player chose for the best possible outburst of damage within melee range. Being a Bowmaster, you should know how Multi Shot works.
• Aerial Evasion – This build has added this skill significantly high. My best guess would be that this player prioritizes a lot on PvP.
• Pinwheel – And again, this confirms my speculation that this sniper prioritizes more on PvP. I have explained this skill’s usage in the Bowmaster Guide.

[Bowmaster]

• Stunning Arrow – More of a PvP Skill. Need I explain more?
• Binding Shot – Maxed. Superb disabling effect and damage for both PvE and PvP.
• Arrow Shower – Arrow Shower is only used when you are certain that you will be rather safe within a location for several seconds. In my opinion, this skill should have been raised to at least Lv4. If the player do not wants to put this high, it should be just placed at Lv1. Why? Lv4 gives a 1% attack increment for every arrow compared to Lv3. Difference of attack per arrow is only a mere 46 comparing Lv1 and Lv3. Furthermore, this skill can be increased to Lv7 if you have personal preferences on other skills. Why? Artillery’s skill can amplify the damage of Arrow Shower even higher than that of Sniper’s.
• Crossbow Expertise – Chosen for higher Magic Attack stat.

[Artillery]

• Magical Breeze – Placed at Lv1. Lv2 only increases an additional of 2% damage. Duration stays the same at 10 seconds. In my opinion, Lv1 is sufficient.

That’s all for now. Feel free to drop in any comments or suggestions.

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