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Alchemist | |||||
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Job Base: | Merchant | ||||
Job Type: | 2-2 | ||||
Changes At: | Aldebaran | ||||
Number of Skills: | 15 | ||||
Total Skill Points: | 82 | ||||
Total Quest Skills: | 1 | ||||
Job Bonuses | |||||
STR | AGI | VIT | INT | DEX | LUK |
+5 | +6 | +3 | +7 | +9 | +0 |
Overview
The Alchemist is a class which optimizes Pharmacy
and Homunculus, as well as
various other potion-related skills. They are a class which work for the
benefit of their friends and strike terror into the hearts of their foes
(armor).
Jobchange Guide
See Alchemist Job Change Guide for detailed information.
Changing into an Alchemist from a Merchant requires the player to complete a number of tasks:
- Item Collection
- Written Test
- Transformation Experiment
After completing these tests, the player will be transformed into an Alchemist.
Builds
Check what each stat does before beginning to build an Alchemist. The following are general ideas of potential builds.
INT Brewer
- STR: 1
- AGI: 1
- VIT: 1
- INT: 70-99
- DEX: 52-99
- LUK: 52-99
This is one of the most common brewing builds. For leveling, options
include using a
Firebrand,
Ice Falchion and
Light Epsilon or using a
Homunculus.
Marionette Control^CU^ can be used in order to increase brewing
success rates further.
Bio Cannibalize
can also be used for leveling with auto-cast equipment such as
Kasa Card^CU^,
Bloody Knight Card,
Gazeti Card^CU^,
Wind Ghost Card,
Firebrand,
Ice Falchion since
Bio Cannibalize
attacks count as your own.
LUK Brewer
- STR: 1
- AGI: 1
- VIT: 1
- INT: 45
- DEX: 85 or 99
- LUK: 85 or 99
This has one of the highest success rates for potion creation but
requires a lot of leeching or a lot of AFKing with a
Homunculus.
LUK may be preferable to
DEX as most
Gypsies and
Minstrels
have high DEX but do not have any
LUK. Thus, when Marionette Control
is used with this build, the Alchemist will receive a significant boost
in DEX from the
Gypsy or
Minstrel,
and the Alchemist's own
LUK will further increase success
rates for brewing.
AGI Battle
High STR (remember to make the total a multiple of 10), high AGI, moderate or low VIT, and Moderate DEX This is a soloing or Blacksmith party build which allows for easy soloing. However, potions will not heal too well and HP may be lacking.
VIT Battle
High STR (remember to make the total a
multiple of 10), moderate or low
AGI, high
VIT, and moderate
DEX Get as much
STR as possible and a small amount
of AGI for some
ASPD. Overall
this is a build which relies on mobbing and Cart Revolution.
This also works as a
WoE/PvP
build due to the hefty
VIT. Players who choose this build
will have fun destroying armor.
MVP
High STR (remember to make the total a
multiple of 10 and yes this is important), moderate
AGI, moderate or high
VIT/DEX It is difficult to compete at
MVPs with an Alchemist. A
Blacksmith
is required to Adrenaline Rush.
Use an Axe for large MVPs and spam
Mammonite.
A very large amount of
DEX is required to hit many MVPs.
Being coated is also necessary at MVPs such as Eddga, to avoid having
armor broken.
WoE Support
Moderate STR, low
AGI, high
VIT, moderate
INT, high
DEX, and low
LUK The main purpose of this build
is to throw potions at guildmates and
Acid Terror
at enemies. The high
DEX and
VIT allows for fast casting of
Acid Terror
and high potion healing, respectively. Not much
STR is really needed.
Equipment
Weapons
The weapon used is primarily based upon one's build. For example, an Alchemist prioritizing AGI and ASPD should generally use Sabers. Those preferring to maximize damage are better suited with Axes. The following is a listing of the most common weapons and why they are beneficial.
Swords
Saber, a type of
One-Handed Sword, is one of the most common weapons amongst battle
Alchemists primarily due to the relatively low
ASPD delay as
well as the benefit of 3 slots while maintaining high
ATK. The biggest drawback to this
weapon is that the player will be unable to benefit from having a
Blacksmith
partner, which is relatively rare.
Axes
Because of the skill
Axe Mastery,
it is evident that one will be able to bring out optimal damage from an
Axe. However, Axes have a large
ASPD delay,
which means they whack slow but hard. On the positive side, players
using Axes can
not only benefit from
Axe Mastery
but also a
Blacksmith
partner. Similarly,
Two-Handed Axe has the
largest ATK of weapons forgable by
Blacksmiths,
making them the best choice for elemental weapons. However, the
limitations of Card Slots and/or
ASPD means
players should really study these weapons before making a full
investment.
Spell Weapons
Weapon Name | Stats | Effects |
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The first three of the above weapons are beneficial for INT built Alchemists and Brewers.
Armor
Remember to avoid basing builds on any particular armor, specifically one that occupies the headgear or body slots. This allows for more versatile characters that can easily change these armors for an array of benefits.
Saint's Robe
- This is particularly a good armor for those who have
Priests
because they can share the gear between characters while
maintaining decent
DEF.
However, to optimize Alchemist
DEF,
Chain Mail is much better.
- This is particularly a good armor for those who have
Priests
because they can share the gear between characters while
maintaining decent
DEF.
However, to optimize Alchemist
DEF,



Garment
Muffler or
Manteau
- A
Muffler is probably a player's first choice of a carded armor for the shoulders if and only if the player lacks the funds and has other characters.
Mufflers can be worn by most classes. For optimizing DEF however, one should use a
Manteau. 2 of the most wanted cards for these garments are
Whisper Card and
Raydric Card.
- A


Foot Gear
Potion Creation
Manuals and the skill Pharmacy
are needed to begin making potions. All of the manuals can be found in
Aldebaran and all cost
100,000z each (with the exception of
Condensed Potion Creation Guide,
which costs 240,000z.)
Empty Potion Bottles and
Empty Test Tube are sold
at the Magician guild in Northwest
Geffen.
Medicine Bowls are also
sold in Aldebaran.
Scells are sold in the
Geffen Tool
Shop for 160z each. All other items are monster drops and must be hunted
for. Refer to Potion Materials Hunting Guide for a basic idea of where
to hunt for these items.
Potion Math
Success Rate = [(Pharmacy Lv × 3) + (Potion Research) + (Instruction Change Lv) + (JobLv × 0.2) + (DEX × 0.1) + (LUK × 0.1) + (INT × 0.05) + Potion Rate]%
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Pharmacy |
Level
Base Brewing Rate
1
3%
2
6%
3
9%
4
12%
5
15%
6
18%
7
21%
8
24%
9
27%
10
30%
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Potion Research |
Level
Brewing Rate Bonus
1
1%
2
2%
3
3%
4
4%
5
5%
6
6%
7
7%
8
8%
9
9%
10
10%
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Instruction Change |
Level
Brewing Rate Bonus
1
1%
2
2%
3
3%
4
4%
5
5%
Potion Rate | Potion |
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+20% |
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+10% |
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0% |
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-5% |
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-7% ~ -10% |
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-10% |
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Potion Materials
Creation Guide | Potion | Items | ||||
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[Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7144)![]() |
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1 [Medicine Bowl](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7134) | 1 [Empty Potion Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1093) | 1 [Red Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=507) | ||
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1 [Yellow Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=508) | |||||
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1 [White Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=509) | |||||
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1 [Blue Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=510) | 1 [Scell](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=911) | ||||
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1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | 1 [Ment](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=708) | |||
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1 [Honey](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=518) | 1 [Aloe](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=704) | ||||
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1 [Dew of Yggdrasil](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7141) | 1 [Seed of Life](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7140) | 1 [Glass Tube](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7143) | |||
[Condensed Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7133)![]() |
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1 [Empty Test Tube](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1092) | 1 [Red Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=501) | 1 [Cactus Needle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=952) | ||
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1 [Yellow Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=503) | 1 [Mole Whiskers](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1017) | ||||
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1 [White Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=504) | 1 [Witch Starsand](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1061) | ||||
[Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7127)![]() |
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1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 5 [Stems](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=905) | 5 [Poison Spores](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7033) | ||
[Bottle Grenade](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7128)![]() |
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1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Fabric](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1059) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | ||
[Acid Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7129)![]() |
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1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Immortal Heart](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=929) | |||
[Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7132)![]() |
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1 [Heart of Mermaid](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=950) | 1 [Zenorc's Fang](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1044) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | ||
[Marine Sphere](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7131)![]() |
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1 [Tendon](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1050) | 1 [Detonator](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1051) | |||
[Plant Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7130)![]() |
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2 [Maneater Blossom](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1032) | ||||
[Elemental Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7434)![]() |
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1 [Empty Potion Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1093) | 1 [Blue Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=717) | 3 [Heart of Mermaid](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=950) | ||
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1 [Blue Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=717) | 3 [Moth Dust](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1057) | ||||
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1 [Yellow Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=715) | 2 [Large Jellopy](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7126) | ||||
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1 [Red Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=716) | 2 [Frill](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1012) |
Potion Materials Hunting Guide
Fame System
For Brewers there is a system in which players are ranked based on who can create the most potions.
- Rank Point +1: 3 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +3: 5 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +10: 7 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +50: 10 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
Alchemist ranks can be checked via usage of the "/alchemist" command ingame. Potions made by an Alchemist/Biochemist who is in the top 10 list will receive a 50% bonus to their potency. This does not apply to potions used via Potion Pitcher or Slim Potion Pitcher.
If 30 days have passed without the ranker logging at least once, it will be taken out of the rank list until they log again. Not a single point will be lost in this process.
Homunculus System
Refer to Homunculus System for more information.
Homunculi are pets that assist players in ways such as a support, an
instant partymate, or a sacrifice for the player. The player must go
through the
Bioethics Quest to
unlock the appropriate skills required to create a Homunculus. After the
quest,
Bioethics
will be available.
To call out a Homunculus, an
Embryo is required.
These can be purchased from other Alchemists or self-made. In order to
make an
Embryo, an Alchemist
must use the Skill
Pharmacy
with the following materials purchasable from the
Aldebaran Alchemist guild:
Dew of Yggdrasil
Seed of Life
Glass Tube
Medicine Bowl
Potion Creation Guide (Not Consumed)
Once an Embryo is obtained, use
the skill
Call Homunculus
to summon the Homunculus. Even though it is not completely proven, it is
a popular "fact" that the creator of the
Embryo's stats plays in
a role in the probability of summoning each Homunculus.
Name | Baby Form | Evolved Form | Type | Food | Skills | ||||||||
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[Amistr](Amistr.md) | ![]() ![]() |
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[HP](HP.md)/[DEF](DEF.md) [Brute](Brute.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
 [Zargon](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=912) |
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[Vanilmirth](Vanilmirth.md) | ![]() ![]() |
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[MATK](MATK.md) [Formless](Formless.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
 [Scel](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=911) |
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[Filir](Filir.md) | ![]() ![]() |
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[Flee](FLEE.md)/[ASPD](ASPD.md) [Brute](Brute.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
 [Garlet](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=910) |
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[Lif](Lif.md) | ![]() ![]() |
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Support [Plant](Plant.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
 [Pet Food](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=537) |
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Arcadia Online Modifications
A limit of 3 homunculi outside of towns can be called. After the 3rd one, every new homunculus will be put to rest status.
Class Data
Skills
Below are listed the skills that are unique to the Alchemist class. For more information about Merchant skills, click here.
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Throw an [Acid bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7136) to deal up to 300% armor-ignoring, always-hitting damage to a single target. Also, destroy their armor and/or cause [Bleeding](Bleeding.md) with a chance. | 5 | Active | ||
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Throw a [Red](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=501), [Orange](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=502), [Yellow](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=503), [White](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=504) or [Blue](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=505) potion at a friendly target or yourself for up to 150% effectiveness of it's [HP](HP.md) or [SP](SP.md) recovery. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their weapon from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Passively increase damage you deal with axes. | 10 | Passive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their headgear from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Throw a [Bottle grenade](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7135) at the ground to create a 3*3 cell fire damaging enemies that step into it and breaking their weapons with a chance. | 5 | Active | ||
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Increases your chance to successfully make a potion. Also, increases effectiveness of potions you drink. | 10 | Passive | ||
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Create potions from herbs and various other ingredients. | 10 | Supportive | ||
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Create up to 5 friendly plant-type monsters with a [Plant bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7137). | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Marine Sphere bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7138) to create a marine sphere that will explode on taking damage. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their shield from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their armor from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive |
Quest Skills
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | Job Level Requirement |
Quest | ||
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Allows the learning of Homunculus Skills | 1 | Passive | N/A | [Bioethics Quest](Bioethics_Quest.md#bioethics) |
The Alchemist Skill Quests give Alchemists access to the Homunculus skill tree
by granting the
Bioethics
skill. In addition, it allows them to obtain a new Creation Guide to
create Elemental Resistance Potions
using their
Pharmacy
skill.
Homunculus Skills
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Summon an existing Homunculus that was stored by using the Rest skill. | 1 | Supportive | ||
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Revive a Homunculus that has been defeated in battle. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Stores the caster's Homunculus. | 1 | Supportive |
Soul Link
For more info, see the Alchemist Spirit page.
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Allows the caster to throw Berserk potions to friendly targets. | 1 | Supportive | ||
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Attempt to create 200 white potions | 1 | Active | ||
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Attempt to create 200 condensed white potions | 1 | Active | ||
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Attempt to create 100 Alcohol, 50 Acid Bottles and 50 Bottle Grenades | 1 | Active |
Job Bonuses
The Levels in which you receive a certain bonus
Stat\Amount | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | +8 | +9 |
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STR | 6 | 15 | 26 | 34 | 43 | ||||
AGI | 11 | 14 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 50 | |||
VIT | 20 | 31 | 36 | ||||||
INT | 1 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 38 | ||
DEX | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 32 |
LUK |
Job Bonus
ASPD
Lower delay means faster attack, for more information see ASPD
Weapon | Weapon Delay |
Unarmed | 400 |
Dagger | 550 |
1H Sword | 575 |
1H Axe | 675 |
2H Axe | 700 |
Mace | 650 |