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Sustain and anti-heal duelist

Cleric Arena 1v1 build

Keep enough healing in reserve to survive, then build pressure with Earth damage and Voice of Doom’s healing reduction.

Global 1v1 Arena starting build. Check the current queue’s gear and skill rules before investing · Updated 2026-10-05 · Potential Stone: Abyss — gear upgrade costs

Situational Stigmas · Stigmas · Skills & special abilities · Passive priorities · Full PvP guide

Arena 1v1 · Editorial progression targets. Spend within your available points.

Arena 1v1 LOADOUT

Stigmas

Equip these 4 Stigmas

Keep enough healing in reserve to survive, then build pressure with Earth damage and Voice of Doom’s healing reduction.

Salvation

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Sustain and anti-heal duelist

Temporarily negates damage and prevents status effects; some powerful attacks bypass it.

Use Salvation for a dangerous commitment and Shock Release for eligible control. Keep basic attacks and safe spacing for MP; do not turn a survival window into a risky full damage rotation.

Light of Protection

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Sustain and anti-heal duelist

Toggle that increases nearby party PvE/PvP damage amplification and tolerance. Its effect does not stack with Chanter's corresponding mantra.

Maintain Light of Protection and use Chain of Torment before Earth’s Punishment when safe. Voice of Doom contests enemy recovery; stagger damage is not a player-control guarantee.

Earth's Punishment

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Sustain and anti-heal duelist

Earth damage plus periodic damage; contributes to stagger.

Arena 1v1: equip as part of this four-slot sustain and anti-heal duelist set.

Voice of Doom

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Sustain and anti-heal duelist

Earth-area damage over time and reduced enemy received healing.

Maintain Light of Protection and use Chain of Torment before Earth’s Punishment when safe. Voice of Doom contests enemy recovery; stagger damage is not a player-control guarantee.

Stigma upgrade priority — target Lv. 10

Unlock your four equipped Stigmas at Lv. 1 first. Then upgrade them toward Lv. 10 in this order, using Lv. 5 as an intermediate checkpoint. These are investment targets, not the game’s maximum ranks. Upgrade a situational replacement when you actually use it; do not spend on every alternative first.

  1. Salvation — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Sustain and anti-heal duelist
  2. Light of Protection — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Sustain and anti-heal duelist
  3. Earth's Punishment — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Sustain and anti-heal duelist
  4. Voice of Doom — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Sustain and anti-heal duelist

For a regular situational setup, the replacement takes the removed skill’s place in this order. Source notes about other ranks describe those ranks; they are not Lv. 10 effects.

Equip exactly these four. Unlock all four first, then invest 1 → 5 → 10 in the displayed order as resources allow. Situational replacements are alternatives, not extra equipped slots. Check current Arena restrictions and shared protection lockouts.

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

Other Stigmas — optional reference

Power Explosion

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Earth damage to the target with stagger contribution.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Absolution

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Removes up to two weakening effects from the caster and nearby party members and restores health.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Benevolence

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Applies a timed effect to the caster that continuously restores nearby party members' health.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Prayer of Amplification

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Temporarily increases attack.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Summon Resurrection

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Revives nearby fallen party members near the caster.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Root

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Earth-area damage with a chance to root; the official list describes a guaranteed root against NPC targets.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Yustiel's Power

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Temporarily increases nearby party PvE/PvP damage tolerance.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Assault Mark

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Area HP/MP damage with rooting potential; defense increases with targets hit.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Noble Aura

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
Alternative · Matchup alternative

Summons an aura that travels with the caster and attacks the target.

Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Situational Stigmas

Choose these Stigmas only when the situation applies. Replace the named skill before the encounter and keep exactly four equipped.

Absolution

Situation: When removable weakening effects cause more losses than the missing anti-heal pressure

Change one slot: From the recommended starting set, replace Voice of Doom with Absolution. Keep the other three Stigmas.

Complete alternative set: Salvation + Light of Protection + Earth's Punishment + Absolution.

Absolution

Situational · Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10

Removes up to two weakening effects from the caster and nearby party members and restores health.

Use it: Arena 1v1: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Each example starts from its named set. If you combine changes, check that the outgoing skill is still equipped and that the final bar contains four Stigmas.

Play it in 3 steps

  1. Maintain Light of Protection and use Chain of Torment before Earth’s Punishment when safe. Voice of Doom contests enemy recovery; stagger damage is not a player-control guarantee.
  2. Heal before a confirmed kill window: Radiant Recovery and selected Healing Light options can help with removable debuffs. Their cleanse scope does not mean every control is removable.
  3. Use Salvation for a dangerous commitment and Shock Release for eligible control. Keep basic attacks and safe spacing for MP; do not turn a survival window into a risky full damage rotation.

Skills

Active skills & special abilities

All 12 active skills, their effects and Specialty selections for Arena 1v1.

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.

Shock Release

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Removes stun, knockdown, aerial restraint, grab, freeze and fear, then grants temporary control immunity. Its recast is unaffected by cooldown-reduction effects.

Use it: Break a lethal control chain and reposition so healing can resume.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Adds [Blessing of Regeneration] Chain SkillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Restores 1000 Stamina on using [Defiance]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Restores 10% HP on using [Defiance]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+2s Tenacity duration✓ RecommendedUnlocks 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 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 4

Break a lethal control chain and reposition so healing can resume. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Radiant Recovery

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Heals the caster and nearby party members and removes weakening magic; usable while moving.

Use it: Use mobile recovery against damage and removable weakening effects.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Removes up to 2 debuffs✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+1 consecutive useOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3-3s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+10% Incoming Heal for 10sOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+5% HP restored✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3 + ✓ 5

Use mobile recovery against damage and removable weakening effects. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Healing Light

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Heals the caster and the nearby party member with the lowest health; usable while moving without selecting an ally.

Use it: Heal yourself and the nearby party member with the lowest health while moving; this skill does not require selecting an ally. The cleanse option is chance-based.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+2 consecutive uses✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+20% amount healed when HP is 50% or lessOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 350% chance to remove 1 debuff✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+2% HP restoredOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5-2s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 3
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 1
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 1
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 1 + ✓ 5

Heal yourself and the nearby party member with the lowest health while moving; this skill does not require selecting an ally. The cleanse option is chance-based. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Light of Regeneration

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Restores the caster and nearby party members over time; usable while moving without selecting an ally.

Use it: Maintain mobile recovery before and during pressure.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+5% Defense while healingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+20% amount healed when HP is 50% or less✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+5% Incoming Heal during healing✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+5% Move Speed during healingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+5% PvE Damage Tolerance and +2.5% PvP Damage Tolerance during healing✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 3

Maintain mobile recovery before and during pressure. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Debilitating Mark

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Wind damage with a damage-over-time effect and reduced enemy PvE/PvP damage amplification.

Use it: Weaken the enemy’s damage during a push; offensive control is only a chance.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Removes MP Consumed and restores 150 MPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2-15% target Defense for duration of Damage over TimeOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Has a 20% chance to inflict Stun on the target for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+10% PvE Damage Boost reduction and +5% PvP Damage Boost reduction✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Ignores Block and Evasion and reduces Damage over Time interval by 50%✓ RecommendedUnlocks 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 + ✓ 5

Weaken the enemy’s damage during a push; offensive control is only a chance. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Chain of Torment

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Earth-area damage and damage over time; reduces enemy PvE/PvP damage tolerance.

Use it: Apply slow and damage pressure while you have enough healing in reserve.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Slows target for 5s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+3s Damage over TimeOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Has a 20% chance to inflict Knockdown on the target for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+10% PvE Damage Tolerance reduction and +5% PvP Damage Tolerance reductionOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Ignores Block and Evasion and reduces Damage over Time interval by 50%✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 3

Slow and reliable delivery support sustained pressure; control procs are not guaranteed. If the selected control does not fit the matchup, choose an unlocked alternative from the effects listed below; keep the same slot limit.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Earth's Retribution

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Earth attack chain with wind follow-ups that restore MP; usable while moving.

Use it: Recover MP through safe basic attacks without delaying your own healing.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+20% MP restored✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+20% [Discharge] Chain Skill trigger chance✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+50% Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-7s [Bolt] cooldown on landing [Discharge]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Ignores Block and Evasion✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 2
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 2

Recover MP through safe basic attacks without delaying your own healing. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Condemnation

Base Lv. 1 → 10

Earth-area attack against a target affected by Chain of Torment; contributes to stagger and permits movement.

Use it: Attack while Chain of Torment is present; keep time and resources for your own recovery.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Restores 100 MP on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Up to +12% damage when less targets hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 320% chance to inflict Root for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Resets cooldown on landing a Critical Hit with [Condemnation]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks 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 + ✓ 2

Attack while Chain of Torment is present; keep time and resources for your own recovery. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Judgment

Base Lv. 1 → 10

Wind-area attack chain around the target; contributes to stagger and can be used while moving.

Use it: Apply mobile pressure or a slowing opportunity without delaying a cleanse.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1-20% MP consumedOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3-10% enemy Combat Speed for 5s on landing [Divine Punishment]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 410% chance to inflict Root for 2s on landing [Divine Punishment]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Activates [Divine Punishment] 1 extra time✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 3
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 3 + ✓ 5

Fewer-target damage and combat-speed reduction support duels. If the selected control does not fit the matchup, choose an unlocked alternative from the effects listed below; keep the same slot limit.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Divine Aura

Base Lv. 1 → 8

Summons a stationary aura near the caster that periodically attacks the selected target with earth damage.

Use it: Place the stationary aura where a pursuer or contested fight will remain.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1-40% Move Speed for 3s to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the Aura✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Changes to AoE SkillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+50% [Divine Aura] attacking speed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4+3s [Divine Aura] durationOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5-10s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 1
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 1 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 3

Place the stationary aura where a pursuer or contested fight will remain. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Thunderbolt

Base Lv. 1 → 8

Charged wind-area damage around the target; contributes to stagger.

Use it: Charge only from protection; your next heal takes priority over completing the cast.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 130% chance to inflict Stun for 3s when fully chargedOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+300 Skill Accuracy✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+30% Skill Speed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Up to +20% damage when less targets hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Critical Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 3
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 2
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 2
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 3 + ✓ 2 + ✓ 4

Speed and accuracy reduce exposure; a stun still requires a full charge and a successful chance. If the selected control does not fit the matchup, choose an unlocked alternative from the effects listed below; keep the same slot limit.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Lightning Barrage

Base Lv. 1 → 8

A damage follow-up against a staggered target.

Use it: Take the stagger follow-up only when safe and available.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 5% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Restores 120 MPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Changes to mobile skill✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5-1s all skill cooldowns on hit✓ 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

Take the stagger follow-up only when safe and available. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 1v1. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · Specialty reference ↗

Passive skills & investment priorities

Max these passives first — in this order

For Arena 1v1, 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. Warm Benediction — max Base Lv. 10
  2. Survival Willpower — max Base Lv. 10
  3. Healing Enhancement — max Base Lv. 10
  4. Earth's Grace — max Base Lv. 10
  5. Heal Block — max Base Lv. 10

Warm Benediction

1. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases maximum HP and MP.

Arena 1v1: prioritize this passive for sustain and anti-heal duelist.

Survival Willpower

2. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Raises status resistance and provides additional resistance under specified control effects.

Arena 1v1: prioritize this passive for sustain and anti-heal duelist.

Healing Enhancement

3. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases healing amplification based on attack.

Arena 1v1: prioritize this passive for sustain and anti-heal duelist.

Earth's Grace

4. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases critical damage amplification and accuracy.

Arena 1v1: prioritize this passive for sustain and anti-heal duelist.

Heal Block

5. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Attacks have a chance to reduce the target's received healing.

Arena 1v1: prioritize this passive for sustain and anti-heal duelist.

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.

Empyrean Lords' Benediction

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases block and restores health after a successful block.

Arena 1v1: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Empyrean Lord's Grace

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Raises critical and a bonus-strike stat and adds damage when attacks land.

Arena 1v1: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Immortal Veil

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases defense and critical resistance.

Arena 1v1: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Prayer of Concentration

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

At low health, creates a shield and increases healing amplification.

Arena 1v1: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Radiant Benediction

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Attacks can restore health to the caster and nearby party members.

Arena 1v1: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Full PvP guide — tactics, gear & sources

Potential Stone: Abyss (Unique) — PvP gear upgrades

Use this material to unlock Potential on eligible Unique gear that has been Soul Bound. Open the item’s Potential upgrade preview and confirm eligibility before spending. This is an equipment upgrade, not a Stigma or Specialty choice.

The Global client reference lists PvP Damage Boost on weapons and accessories, and PvP Damage Tolerance on armor and bracelets: 0.5% per step, reaching 2% on that piece at +4. These are PvP bonuses; do not budget them as dungeon damage or healing bonuses.

Global reference — cost per equipment piece
Potential stepStonesAbyss Points
+0 → +11100,000
+1 → +22100,000
+2 → +33100,000
+3 → +44100,000
Total to +410400,000

The reference lists 100% success for these four steps. The total excludes any Abyss Points spent buying the stones.

Where to get it: Chaotic Lower Reshanta monster drops and the Abyss Shop. Check your shop’s current price tier and remaining server allowance; a weekly limit is not a reason to buy every tier.

Investment priority: finish planned equipment transfers first, then improve the gear you intend to keep for PvP. Potential is lost on transfer. If you die before fulfilling your role, consider defensive pieces first; if survival is stable and pressure is the problem, consider offensive pieces.

Checked 5 October 2026 against Global client references; costs and outcomes have not been independently tested in game. Sources: Stone and acquisition · Upgrade cost example · Potential and transfer reference.

Your job and win condition

Keep enough healing in reserve to survive, then build pressure with Earth damage and Voice of Doom’s healing reduction.

Cooldown and control decisions

Do not charge Thunderbolt into an unspent interrupt. Warm Benediction remains your first passive to max; damage investment must not remove your healing tools.

Between rounds: adjust one problem

Identify why the previous exchange failed: could you not reach the target, survive the burst, or finish through healing? Use the displayed situational swap for that problem and keep a recovery or exit available. Adjust only when the current mode permits changing your preset.

Gear and investment for Arena

Use PvP-applicable stats and skill thresholds for your role. The official showcase specifically confirms unequalized gear and skill levels for 5v5. That segment does not separately establish the 1v1 rules. Check the current queue rules; do not import Battlefield normalization or Korean-only slot changes. Secure survival and reliable skill delivery before spending for marginal burst. There is no verified universal accuracy, resistance or critical cap in this guide.

Daevanion, Arcana & preparation

Use bonus skill levels to reach a specific option or slot milestone on the skills you actually use. Total 16 opens all five options but still permits two selections; the third slot opens at total 20. Compare the full Daevanion path cost before buying a node. Use Arcana lines that support your role and current equipment rather than assuming a universal best set.

Keep a separate PvP preset. Check your mode’s gear rules and available recovery consumables before joining; do not assume a PvE-only bonus applies to players. Practice your control break and defensive skills on separate, reachable keys.

Daevanion planningArcana planningPvP systems

Sources & PvP recommendation scope

Updated 2026-10-05. Global 1v1 Arena starting build. Check the current queue’s gear and skill rules before investing. The loadout, upgrade order and matchup advice are editorial starting recommendations, not measured arena rankings or a claim that every allocation fits a new character’s points. Base effects retain the published Korean guide’s names; Global translations and balance can differ. Check your current in-game tooltip.