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Templar PvE Guide — Skills, Builds, Rotation & Gear

Templar PvE loadouts, an actionable rotation, skill priorities, Daevanion routes, gear and Arcana planning, consumables and all 35 official skills.

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Korean source mechanics · use the build scope shown in this guide

Stigmas · Skills & special abilities · Passive priorities · Full class guide

Dungeon · Editorial progression targets. Spend within your available points.

Dungeon LOADOUT

Stigmas

Equip these 4 Stigmas

Keep threat and protect the group.

Taunt

Stigma Lv. 1 → 15
✓ Equip · Threat + enemy debuff

Damages and builds enmity; applies a debuff reducing accuracy, attack and damage tolerance.

Use in this set: Threat + enemy debuff.

Doom Shield

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5
✓ Equip · Shield + Judgment trigger

Rushes into the target, grants a shield and temporarily activates Judgment; can knock down.

Use in this set: Shield + Judgment trigger.

Nezekan's Shield

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5
✓ Equip · Party damage shield

Creates a maximum-HP-based damage shield for you and nearby party members.

Use in this set: Party damage shield.

Shield of Protection

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5
✓ Equip · Planned frontal block

Channelled frontal shield block with stronger damage reduction; successful blocks restore MP and stamina.

Use in this set: Planned frontal block.

Comfortable with incoming damage?Replace Shield of Protection with Battlefield Banner.

Learn the four choices at 1; work toward useful rank-5 goals before later upgrades.

Stigmas level with Shards. They do not use Mastery Specialty slots.

Alternative Stigmas & when to use them

Empyrean Lord's Punishment

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Area damage

Area attack around a target with stun potential and stagger damage.

Not equipped in this set. Area damage.

Armor of Balance

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Temporarily raises impact-type resistance.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Second Skin

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Temporarily raises PvE/PvP damage tolerance.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Noble Armor

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Maximum HP + recovery

Increases maximum HP and immediately restores health; resists buff removal.

Not equipped in this set. Maximum HP + recovery.

Executing Blade

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Damages enemies and reduces defense; damage increases against impact-controlled targets.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Comrade in Arms

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Shares part of damage received by a party member; sharing differs in PvP areas.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Grapple

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Area damage and pull around a target, followed by rooting.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Assault Fury

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Situational alternative

Area HP/MP damage and stun potential; defense rises with targets hit.

Not equipped in this set. Situational alternative.

Battlefield Banner

Stigma Lv. 0 → 0
Alternative · Defense-to-attack buff

Temporarily raises attack in proportion to defense.

Not equipped in this set. Defense-to-attack buff.

Play it in 3 steps

  1. Taunt and face enemies away from the party.
  2. Shield Smite / Doom Shield → Judgment; weave Pummel.
  3. Use Nezekan's Shield for group damage; block with Shield of Protection.

Skills

Active skills & special abilities

All 12 active skills, their effects and Specialty selections for Dungeon.

Total 8 → 1 slot · 12 → 2 slots · 16 → all options · 20 → 3 slots

Option numbers match the five lines shown on each skill. Total level includes gear and Daevanion bonuses. At total 16 all five options are available, but you still have two slots. The third slot opens at total 20. Checked options show our recommended total-20 setup; use the milestone selections below at lower levels. This is not a requirement to raise every skill to 20.

Shield Smite

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Damages enemies, can stun and contributes to stagger.

Use it: A Judgment trigger. The mana-recovery specialty is valuable on a new character.

Choose the MP-management specialty before damage luxuries.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+1s Stun durationOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Removes MP Cost and restores 200 MP on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 350% chance to trigger [Debilitating Smash] on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-2s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5AoE StunOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 3

Reduce resource downtime during repeated casts. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Pummel

Base Lv. 8 → 10 · Total goal 16

Repeatable attack chain with enmity and stagger damage.

Use it: Your filler spender. Use mana reduction with reliable healing, or HP absorption when solo sustain limits you.

Use MP reduction with reliable healing; HP absorption for solo sustain.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1-20% MP consumed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2[Punishing Strike] absorbs 3% HPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-1s [Punishment] cooldown on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5[Punishing Strike] grants extra damage on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 5

Reduce resource downtime during repeated casts. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Judgment

Base Lv. 8 → 10 · Total goal 16

Becomes available through shield skills; deals damage, enmity and stagger.

Use it: Spend its activation window before opening another. Cooldown-removal changes the developed rotation substantially.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 1% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Deals extra damage on attacking a target afflicted with Impact-type statusOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Extra damage on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Critical Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Remove cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1 + ✓ 3

Improve recovery when incoming damage limits uptime. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Punishment

Base Lv. 8 → 10 · Total goal 16

Charged area attack that grants Executioner, increasing accuracy and damage amplification.

Use it: Charge fully when safe. Faster casting helps finish before an incoming mechanic forces movement.

Faster charge helps complete casts inside safe windows.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 10% HPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Inflicts Damage over Time to target on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+30% Skill Speed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Changes to mobile skill✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as a Critical Hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 3
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 4

Keep the skill usable while positioning for mechanics. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Vicious Strike

Base Lv. 5 → 8

Attack chain that builds enmity and restores MP.

Use it: Weave between Pummel and proc attacks to keep mana available.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+20% MP restored✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Absorbs 1% HPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+50% Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-2s [Warding Strike] cooldown on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Adds [Threatening Blow] Chain Skill✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 5

Reduce resource downtime during repeated casts. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Warding Strike

Base Lv. 5 → 8

Area attack that immediately heals you, grants damage tolerance and activates Judgment.

Use it: Combine offense with a defensive window; avoid wasting its protection just before a heavy hit.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1-5s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+100 Block during WardingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Heal over Time during Warding✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Adds PvE Damage Tolerance and PvP Damage Tolerance increase effect when more targets hit to WardingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+10% PvE Damage Tolerance and +5% PvP Damage Tolerance to party members on skill use✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1 + ✓ 3

Bring a useful skill back sooner; respect its trigger condition. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Poach

Base Lv. 1 → 1

Damages and pulls the target in front of you, with rooting potential.

Use it: Choose kill-reset for farming or the move-to-unpullable-target option for boss engagement.

Kill-reset utility is for farming, not a promise that bosses can be pulled.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Moves to the target if target has Incapacitated Immunity✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2-20% Status Effect Resist for 5s on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Resets cooldown on defeating an enemyOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 410% Max HP Protective Shield✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 550% chance to Stun for 3sOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 2

Support damage or utility under the condition written on this option. Control and kill-triggered effects depend on the target. Do not assume a boss can be controlled.

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Flash Rampage

Base Lv. 1 → 1

Attacks a staggered target and increases enmity.

Use it: Use only during stagger; early core skills have higher investment priority.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 5% HPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Restores 120 MP on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Changes to mobile skillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Multi-Hit on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5-1s to all skill cooldowns on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 2
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 2

Reduce resource downtime during repeated casts. Use only during a real stagger opportunity; this is not a normal filler skill.

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Debilitating Smash

Base Lv. 1 → 1

After a successful block, damages enemies around the target and reduces defense.

Use it: Apply its defense debuff while maintaining boss control; anti-heal options are situational.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 130% chance to inflict Stun for 3sOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+3s Debilitate duration✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3-60% Incoming Heal during DebilitateOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-Hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 525% chance to reset cooldown on Block✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 5

Support damage or utility under the condition written on this option. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Shield Rush

Base Lv. 1 → 1

After emergency evasion, rushes to the target and can stun.

Use it: A return-to-target tool after a safe dodge. Keep movement under manual control.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Restores 300 Stamina on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+10m range✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Changes to Charge Skill and deals AoE damage✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-10s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+25% Stun ChanceOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 2
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 2
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 2 + ✓ 3

Keep the skill usable while positioning for mechanics. These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

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Annihilate

Base Lv. 1 → 1

Attacks stunned or knocked-down targets with further knockdown potential.

Use it: Use its boss-oriented control-immunity specialty when available; do not assume a boss is stunnable.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+50% Multi-Hit on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+20% Knockdown ChanceOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+100% damage to targets with Incapacitated Immunity✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-10s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Changes to AoE SkillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 3
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 1

Support damage or utility under the condition written on this option. Control and kill-triggered effects depend on the target. Do not assume a boss can be controlled.

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Shock Release

Base Lv. 1 → 1

Removes major control effects and grants temporary immunity; recast is unaffected by cooldown reduction.

Use it: Keep accessible independently of the damage sequence.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Adds [Capture] Chain Skill✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Restores 1000 Stamina on using [Defiance]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Restores 20% HP on using [Defiance]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+2s Tenacity durationOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+50% PvE Damage Tolerance and +25% PvP Damage Tolerance for Tenacity duration✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 3
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 1
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 1

Support damage or utility under the condition written on this option. Keep this emergency control break manual. Do not buy bonus ranks solely to copy the preview.

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Passive skills & investment priorities

Max these passives first — in this order

For Dungeon, put your passive upgrade points into the priority skills below. Max the first one, then the next, until this list is complete. Do not spread points across optional passives first.

  1. Warding Shield — max Base Lv. 10
  2. Ironclad Defense — max Base Lv. 10
  3. Enhanced Health — max Base Lv. 10
  4. Fury — max Base Lv. 10

Warding Shield

1. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases block and heals after a successful block.

Supports tanking sustain; its value depends on actually blocking attacks.

Ironclad Defense

2. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases defense and endurance.

Improve for progression tanking instead of copying a damage-only farming allocation.

Enhanced Health

3. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases maximum HP and received healing.

A reliable survival investment when the healer cannot keep up with incoming damage.

Fury

4. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases frontal damage; successful blocks increase party damage amplification.

A core party contribution. Its corresponding party buff overlaps Gladiator Experienced Counter.

Optional passives — after your priorities

Keep these at their initial rank while completing the priority list. Invest leftover points only when their effect helps your build or encounter.

Punishing Benediction

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases critical; landing attacks grants a chance-based extra-damage effect.

A main offensive passive for repeated attacks and Judgment windows.

Guarding Seal

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

At low health, creates a maximum-HP-based shield with a retrigger limit.

A safety net, not a reason to delay your active mitigation.

Impact Hit

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases impact-type hit and a bonus-strike stat.

A later offensive/control investment once the tanking core is secure.

Assault Roar

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases enmity amplification and grants attack after frontal hits.

Supports threat generation in the normal tanking position.

Survival Willpower

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases status resistance and grants conditional tolerance/resistance after control effects.

Useful against control-heavy enemies; does not replace Shock Release timing.

Block Pain

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Taking attacks builds stacks; reaching the threshold grants damage tolerance.

Passive mitigation while under pressure. The current Korean description uses stacks, not a universal first-hit cooldown.

Full class guide — gear, skills & sources

Templar combines threat control and party protection with a Judgment-driven damage loop. A tank build must retain answers to the encounter, while a solo farming preset can devote more slots to damage.

Original English synthesis reviewed 29 September 2026. Core effects follow NC’s Korean descriptions; rank-specific build advice is attributed to the reviewed videos. Use the progression stage and regional build stated here when choosing a preset.

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Explore exact item variants with +0 stats and source-listed acquisition categories. These examples support the gear discussion; they are not a best-in-slot ranking.

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Equipment examples & food records

Ancient Spirit's Boots

Ancient Spirit's Boots (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Breastplate (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Cloak

Ancient Spirit's Cloak (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Earring

Ancient Spirit's Earring (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Gloves

Ancient Spirit's Gloves (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Greaves

Ancient Spirit's Greaves (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Helmet

Ancient Spirit's Helmet (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Necklace (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Pauldrons

Ancient Spirit's Pauldrons (Engraved)

Ancient Spirit's Ring

Ancient Spirit's Ring (Engraved)

Black Dragon Beef Wellington — 흑룡의 비프 웰링턴

Eroded Afterimage's Breastplate (Engraved)

Ludra's Bracelet

Ludra's Bracelet (Engraved)

Ludra's Heart

Ludra's Heart (Engraved)

Ludra's Scale Sword

Ludra's Scale Sword (Engraved)

Shining Wise Dragon King's Breastplate

Shining Wise Dragon King's Guarder

Shining Wise Dragon King's Necklace

White Dragon Beef Wellington — 백룡의 비프 웰링턴

White Dragon Chop Steak — 백룡의 찹스테이크

White Dragon Fruit Juice — 백룡의 과일 주스

White Dragon Seafood Pasta — 백룡의 씨푸드 파스타

Wise Dragon King's Breastplate

Wise Dragon King's Guarder

Wise Dragon King's Necklace

GLOBAL EU · Tank

Templar consumables

Plan survival before the pull. Prepare personal recovery and a finite shield for known damage windows; keep damage buffs for the time you can attack safely.

Role recommendations are editorial. Item effects come from NC’s Global EU records, checked 30 September 2026; the rest of this class guide keeps its own region scope.

Before attacking

Power Shard (Bound)

Activate for attack windows; ordinary shards are the budget starting point.

Timed combat buff

Courage Scroll (Bound)

Check the five-minute timer before a serious pull.

Food choice

White Dragon's Chopped Steak

An Elyos survival-oriented meal for progression. Consider it when personal durability is the limiting factor instead of choosing damage food automatically.

Role priority

Absorption Scroll (Bound)

Use before predictable incoming damage. The per-hit limit and total absorption cap are different limits; this is a finite shield, not immunity.

Personal emergency

Life Crystal (Bound)

Check the level requirement. Keep instant recovery reachable; avoid overhealing.

The listed Chopped Steak is Elyos-only. For another faction, choose a usable survival meal from your own supplies; Roasted Fogus is an all-faction offensive alternative, not an identical defensive replacement.

Battle Enhance Scroll (Bound) is an optional damage-and-survival addition for serious attempts. Superior Healing Potion is a personal cleanse for eligible effects, not an HP heal.

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Quick start: role, strengths and tradeoffs

Build recommendation

Templar combines threat control and party protection with a Judgment-driven damage loop. A tank build must retain answers to the encounter, while a solo farming preset can devote more slots to damage.

TopicPractical meaning
StrengthReliable tank role with block, threat, shields and conditional damage follow-ups.
TradeoffPoor cooldown sequencing wastes Judgment windows; mindless damage macros can spend a defensive tool before a mechanic.
Party contributionTaunt, planned protection and Fury. Coordinate Fury with Gladiator Experienced Counter rather than assuming both stack.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Choose a four-slot PvE Stigma loadout

Build recommendation

Equip one row, not every listed Stigma simultaneously. These are editorial presets derived from the mechanics and reviewed builds; change the flex slot for an actual encounter requirement.

PresetFour StigmasWhen to use it
Group tank baselineTaunt; Doom Shield; Battlefield Banner; Nezekan's ShieldThreat, Judgment support, damage conversion and a party defensive answer.
Heavy group pressureTaunt; Doom Shield; Nezekan's Shield; Shield of ProtectionTrade Banner damage for an additional defensive answer. Comrade in Arms is a mechanic-specific alternative.
Comfortable solo farmDoom Shield; Battlefield Banner; Noble Armor; Empyrean Lord's PunishmentDamage/sustain preset; restore Taunt and group protection before returning to the tank role.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Before the pull

Build recommendation

Check your preset, resource bar, selected specialties and party assignments before starting. A developed rotation only works when its rank-dependent effects are actually equipped.

  1. Confirm the party role and required survival or control tool.
  2. Confirm your main skill-rank thresholds in the skill screen after changing gear.
  3. Use the appropriate consumable and position for both damage and party support.
  4. Identify the first dangerous mechanic and reserve the skill that answers it.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗

Opening rotation: step by step

Build recommendation

Use this as a decision sequence. Skip unavailable conditional skills and interrupt for mechanics; do not stand idle waiting for the entire opener to return.

  1. Stand where the boss should face and establish threat with Taunt when required.
  2. Activate the selected sustained buff or Battlefield Banner before your safe burst window.
  3. Fully charge Punishment if the opening is safe, then use a Judgment trigger such as Shield Smite.
  4. Consume Judgment before spending another trigger; weave Vicious Strike and Pummel between windows. Keep a defensive answer available for the first tank mechanic.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Single-target priority and resource loop

Build recommendation

The next correct action depends on buffs, target state, resources and the upcoming mechanic.

PriorityActionExecution
1Tank mechanicThreat, facing, block and group protection override damage.
2JudgmentConsume the activation before overwriting it with another trigger.
3Shield Smite / Warding Strike / Doom ShieldStagger trigger use while the current build still has meaningful Judgment cooldown windows.
4PunishmentFull charge during safety; do not stand in a lethal attack to finish it.
5Pummel / Vicious StrikeSpender and MP builder; Annihilate has specific target-condition value.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Skill progression and specialty milestones

Build recommendation

Total skill level includes bonus ranks. Mastery Specialty slots open at total levels 8, 12 and 20: one, two and three slots respectively. All five options are available at total 16, but only two can be selected until total 20. Stigma milestones are separate and must be read on the specific skill.

SkillMilestoneWhat changes
Shield SmiteEarly specialtyMP removal/recovery improves the limited-resource loop.
PummelEarly specialtyMP reduction with stable healing; HP absorption for solo sustain.
PunishmentEarly specialtyFaster charge to fit safe boss windows.
Judgment / Pummel / PunishmentDeveloped total ranks 16–20Reach the useful option/slot on each skill; do not mistake this for spending 20 basic points.
Taunt / Battlefield BannerSource-build level 15 goalsCooldown and damage-conversion milestones follow the foundational tank kit.
PoachFarming versus bossesKill-reset utility differs from moving to an unpullable target.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Passive skills: what earns its points

Build recommendation

Fury and Punishing Benediction support damage; Assault Roar rewards safe frontal positioning. Ironclad Defense and Enhanced Health are meaningful progression tools. Do not discard defensive passives simply because a geared creator can farm without them. Read Block Pain as the current official stacking/tolerance effect rather than replacing it with an unverified old cooldown claim.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Packs, area damage and farming

Build recommendation

Gather enemies into party damage areas and face them away from allies. Use Poach where the pull is permitted and Warding Strike or a selected defensive effect for the incoming pack damage. Keep Judgment windows distinct. A movement or control skill that fails against an immune boss can still be useful on ordinary adds.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Group mechanics, survival and utility

Build recommendation

Before a pull, agree on the tank position and when party mitigation is needed. Hold Taunt for threat requirements, keep Warding Strike and major shields timed around damage, and avoid rotating the boss through the party. Comrade in Arms and other specialized protection belong to a planned mechanic assignment. Shock Release remains manual.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Daevanion: route priorities

Build recommendation

Prioritize enough accuracy to connect your attacks and threat, then the core active ranks. Take offensive paths for comfortable farming; retain tolerance and relevant defense for a progression static. Compare full connected paths and avoid spending scarce points on distant resistance nodes with no relevant mechanic. The goal is a functional tank, not merely a higher paper damage number.

Select the destination, inspect all prerequisite nodes and compare the total cost. A nearby useful passive can make a slightly different route better than the shortest route through irrelevant bonuses. Save the preset before testing a different role.

Evidence: NC · Daevanion ↗ · NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗

Bonus skill ranks: board, accessories and Arcana

Build recommendation

Use Judgment, Pummel and Punishment as the main active-rank budget. The reviewed gear guide targets Judgment on parchment, Pummel/Punishment on chalice and Pummel on compass where those rolls are available. Fury is a useful passive rank. Check the resulting total in the skill screen before rerolling another piece.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Gear and stat decisions

Build recommendation

A tank needs attacks to connect and enough effective health for the actual hit. Compare might/precision, combat speed, damage boost, accuracy and critical for farm damage; shoulder critical damage and glove speed are source-build targets. Preserve shield/HP/defensive value where it changes survival. A damage-only preset should not silently replace the progression tank preset.

Compare the same encounter and buff conditions. Accuracy is a requirement against the actual target, not one universal number. A rank threshold, a survivable hit or a sustainable resource loop can be worth more than a small increase in displayed combat power.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Equipment checklist by slot

Build recommendation

Use this as an upgrade worksheet. Exact affix pools and item tiers depend on the item record; do not assume every desired effect can roll on every slot.

SlotLook forDecision rule
Weapon / offhandMain damage and available offensive rollsCompare attack, useful speed/amplification and cost; retain the core skill-rank plan.
ArmorSurvival and relevant specialty affixesSolve the mechanic that kills you; then compare offensive affixes actually present in that item pool.
Gloves / bootsUseful speed and movementMovement improves mechanic execution; speed value depends on the class loop.
Rings / accessoriesFunctional skill ranks and appropriate statsComplete a useful total-rank threshold before paying heavily for cosmetic combat-power gains.
Manastones / rerollsOne affordable useful improvement firstDo not exhaust the budget chasing several perfect rolls on an item being replaced soon.
ArcanaRanks plus a coherent set effectCount the resulting skill levels after each replacement.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Arcana planning

Build recommendation

Prioritize the Judgment/Pummel/Punishment rank plan and Fury rather than chasing an unsupported universal set ratio. Swap one Arcana at a time and verify the resulting skill specialties; a set bonus can be a loss if it removes the third specialty slot from the main attack.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Food buffs and sustain

Build recommendation

The linked items below are official Korean crafted-food records. Values and durations belong to those records. Choose a food that solves the current damage, resource or survival need; do not assume overlapping food effects stack.

FoodDurationOfficial-record effects
White Dragon Beef Wellington ↗ / Black Dragon Beef Wellington ↗300 secondsAttack 16, defense 162, accuracy 12, status resistance 3%, stamina 300; faction variants.
White Dragon Fruit Juice ↗300 secondsNatural MP recovery 36, flight 60 and stamina recovery 50%; useful for mana-constrained classes.
White Dragon Chop Steak ↗300 secondsHP 148, MP 74, defense 162, block 12, status resistance 3%, stamina 300.
White Dragon Seafood Pasta ↗300 secondsCritical 12, evasion 12, block 12, status resistance 3%, stamina 300.

Evidence: NC · White Dragon Beef Wellington ↗ · NC · Black Dragon Beef Wellington ↗ · NC · White Dragon Fruit Juice ↗ · NC · White Dragon Chop Steak ↗ · NC · White Dragon Seafood Pasta ↗

In-game macro and manual controls

Build recommendation

Use the built-in macro only for the repeatable damage portion you have tested. Keep control breaks, important defensives, group healing, charged casts and unsafe movement deliberate. Start with basic-attack/spender resource weaving, then add one priority at a time. Verify that attacks actually fire and the resource bar stays stable. Creator delay values depend on speed, latency and input settings; copy the logic before the timing.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Common mistakes and source disagreements

Build recommendation

Do not stack every Judgment trigger while an earlier activation is unused. Do not describe Taunt as a personal tolerance buff: its official text includes enemy debuffs. Noble Armor is an HP/recovery effect, not an all-stat buff. Nezekan's Shield is a party shield in the current official list.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Upgrade order and a useful practice check

Build recommendation

Spend to remove the current bottleneck, then retest under comparable conditions.

  1. Make the four-slot loadout functional and equip the useful early specialties.
  2. Complete the main bonus-rank threshold through the cheapest available combination of board and equipment.
  3. Address misses, resource failure or deaths before chasing a marginal damage reroll.
  4. Practice a full sustained window, then a moving/interrupting window; track missed procs and expired buffs.
  5. Reassess the flex slot for the next dungeon rather than copying a fixed preset everywhere.

Evidence: NC · official Templar skills ↗ · aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05 ↗ · NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27 ↗ · KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28 ↗

Creator perspective

Attributed opinions from reviewed video captions. These are individual assessments, not a player consensus or verified performance rankings.

Creator opinion

aLuckyRO · 2026-09-05

Reviewed 3–18 min and 25–32 min: skills, Stigmas and progression.

Reviewed 3–18 min and 25–32 min: skills, Stigmas and progression.

Early Templar build and Daevanion ↗
Creator opinion

NoBS Game Guides · 2026-09-27

Full transcript reviewed; distinguishes Judgment windows and resource use.

Full transcript reviewed; distinguishes Judgment windows and resource use.

Templar PvE priorities ↗
Creator opinion

KaidGames2 · 2026-09-28

Full transcript reviewed. Optimization claims are creator opinion, not simulated proof.

Full transcript reviewed. Optimization claims are creator opinion, not simulated proof.

Templar build and gear ↗

Sources & research scope

Original English synthesis. Video advice is labelled by progression stage; official Korean descriptions establish the core effects. Review date: 29 September 2026.

NC · official Templar skills ↗

All 35 Korean skill descriptions and available icons inspected on 29 September 2026. English effect summaries are original editorial translations.

NC · Daevanion ↗

Official connected-node board mechanics and board identities; read alongside the creator progression order.

NC · White Dragon Beef Wellington ↗

Official Korean item detail inspected 29 September 2026. English item name is an editorial translation; Korean lookup name is retained in the food table.

NC · Black Dragon Beef Wellington ↗

Official Korean item detail inspected 29 September 2026. English item name is an editorial translation; Korean lookup name is retained in the food table.

NC · White Dragon Fruit Juice ↗

Official Korean item detail inspected 29 September 2026. English item name is an editorial translation; Korean lookup name is retained in the food table.

NC · White Dragon Chop Steak ↗

Official Korean item detail inspected 29 September 2026. English item name is an editorial translation; Korean lookup name is retained in the food table.

NC · White Dragon Seafood Pasta ↗

Official Korean item detail inspected 29 September 2026. English item name is an editorial translation; Korean lookup name is retained in the food table.

Skill field guide

35 selected skills. Short functional summaries; English names are working translations. Open a skill for its role, upgrade recommendations and source context.

Official Korean skill list ↗ · Source updated 2026-08-26

Mastery · active

Vicious Strike

Vicious Strike ↗

맹렬한 일격 - 회심의 일격 - 필사의 일격

Attack chain that builds enmity and restores MP.

Pummel

Pummel ↗

연속 난타 - 응징의 일격

Repeatable attack chain with enmity and stagger damage.

Poach

Poach ↗

포획

Damages and pulls the target in front of you, with rooting potential.

Shield Smite

Shield Smite ↗

방패 강타

Damages enemies, can stun and contributes to stagger.

Judgment

Judgment ↗

심판

Becomes available through shield skills; deals damage, enmity and stagger.

Debilitating Smash

Debilitating Smash ↗

쇠약의 맹타

After a successful block, damages enemies around the target and reduces defense.

Warding Strike

Warding Strike ↗

비호의 일격

Area attack that immediately heals you, grants damage tolerance and activates Judgment.

Shield Rush

Shield Rush ↗

방패 돌격

After emergency evasion, rushes to the target and can stun.

Annihilate

Annihilate ↗

섬멸

Attacks stunned or knocked-down targets with further knockdown potential.

Punishment

Punishment ↗

징벌

Charged area attack that grants Executioner, increasing accuracy and damage amplification.

Shock Release

Shock Release ↗

충격 해제

Removes major control effects and grants temporary immunity; recast is unaffected by cooldown reduction.

Mastery · passive

Guarding Seal

Guarding Seal ↗

수호의 인장

At low health, creates a maximum-HP-based shield with a retrigger limit.

Impact Hit ↗

충격 적중

Increases impact-type hit and a bonus-strike stat.

Assault Roar

Assault Roar ↗

모욕의 포효

Increases enmity amplification and grants attack after frontal hits.

Fury

Fury ↗

격앙

Increases frontal damage; successful blocks increase party damage amplification.

Survival Willpower ↗

생존 의지

Increases status resistance and grants conditional tolerance/resistance after control effects.

Block Pain

Block Pain ↗

고통 차단

Taking attacks builds stacks; reaching the threshold grants damage tolerance.

Stigma · optional skills

Nezekan's Shield

Nezekan's Shield ↗

네자칸의 방패

Creates a maximum-HP-based damage shield for you and nearby party members.

Shield of Protection

Shield of Protection ↗

보호의 방패

Channelled frontal shield block with stronger damage reduction; successful blocks restore MP and stamina.

Taunt

Taunt ↗

도발

Damages and builds enmity; applies a debuff reducing accuracy, attack and damage tolerance.

Doom Shield

Doom Shield ↗

파멸의 방패

Rushes into the target, grants a shield and temporarily activates Judgment; can knock down.

Noble Armor

Noble Armor ↗

고결의 갑주

Increases maximum HP and immediately restores health; resists buff removal.

Executing Blade

Executing Blade ↗

처형의 검

Damages enemies and reduces defense; damage increases against impact-controlled targets.

Comrade in Arms

Comrade in Arms ↗

전우 보호

Shares part of damage received by a party member; sharing differs in PvP areas.

Grapple

Grapple ↗

나포

Area damage and pull around a target, followed by rooting.

Assault Fury

Assault Fury ↗

강습 맹격

Area HP/MP damage and stun potential; defense rises with targets hit.

Skill icons © NC. Used to identify the referenced game skills. No open license is asserted.