Stigmas · Skills & special abilities · Passive priorities · Full PvP guide
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Stigmas
Equip these 4 Stigmas
Keep yourself free to heal, remove dangerous debuffs and add damage only while the party is stable.
Salvation
Stigma Lv. 1 → 5Temporarily negates damage and prevents status effects; some powerful attacks bypass it.
Emergency personal protection. Start at rank 1 and work toward rank 5 as your Stigma budget permits. Check the current tooltip before later upgrades.
Absolution
Stigma Lv. 1 → 5Removes up to two weakening effects from the caster and nearby party members and restores health.
Party cleanse and recovery. Start at rank 1 and work toward rank 5 as your Stigma budget permits. Check the current tooltip before later upgrades.
Yustiel's Power
Stigma Lv. 1 → 5Temporarily increases nearby party PvE/PvP damage tolerance.
Party damage tolerance. Start at rank 1 and work toward rank 5 as your Stigma budget permits. Check the current tooltip before later upgrades.
Light of Protection
Stigma Lv. 1 → 5Toggle that increases nearby party PvE/PvP damage amplification and tolerance. Its effect does not stack with Chanter's corresponding mantra.
Party support toggle. Start at rank 1 and work toward rank 5 as your Stigma budget permits. Check the current tooltip before later upgrades.
Small-group starting set. The full PvP guide below explains solo, large-fight and matchup swaps. Stigma ranks are progression targets, not a fixed-budget total.
Stigmas level with Shards. They do not use Mastery Specialty slots.
Alternative Stigmas & when to use them
Power Explosion
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Earth damage to the target with stagger contribution.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Earth damage to the target with stagger contribution. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Benevolence
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Applies a timed effect to the caster that continuously restores nearby party members' health.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Applies a timed effect to the caster that continuously restores nearby party members' health. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Prayer of Amplification
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Temporarily increases attack.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Temporarily increases attack. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Summon Resurrection
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Revives nearby fallen party members near the caster.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Revives nearby fallen party members near the caster. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Earth's Punishment
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Earth damage plus periodic damage; contributes to stagger.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Earth damage plus periodic damage; contributes to stagger. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Root
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Earth-area damage with a chance to root; the official list describes a guaranteed root against NPC targets.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Earth-area damage with a chance to root; the official list describes a guaranteed root against NPC targets. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Voice of Doom
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Earth-area damage over time and reduced enemy received healing.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Earth-area damage over time and reduced enemy received healing. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Assault Mark
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Area HP/MP damage with rooting potential; defense increases with targets hit.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Area HP/MP damage with rooting potential; defense increases with targets hit. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Noble Aura
Stigma Lv. 0 → 0Summons an aura that travels with the caster and attacks the target.
Optional swap for a matchup that needs this effect: Summons an aura that travels with the caster and attacks the target. Replace an equipped Stigma; only four are selected.
Play it in 3 steps
- Take a position with cover and allied range; prepare Light of Protection and Light of Regeneration.
- Cleanse dangerous removable effects and heal with Radiant Recovery / Healing Light; use Yustiel’s Power for a coordinated enemy push.
- Use Salvation when survival is at risk. Add Debilitating Mark and Chain of Torment only while the party is stable.
Skills
Active skills & special abilities
All 12 active skills, their effects and Specialty selections for PvP.
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 → 10Removes 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
- 1Adds [Blessing of Regeneration] Chain SkillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2Restores 1000 Stamina on using [Defiance]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3Restores 10% HP on using [Defiance]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+2s Tenacity duration✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5+50% PvE Damage Tolerance and +25% PvP Damage Tolerance for Tenacity duration✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Break a lethal control chain and reposition so healing can resume. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Radiant Recovery
Base Lv. 8 → 10Heals the caster and nearby party members and removes weakening magic; usable while moving.
Use it: Respond to removable debuffs and group damage; do not wait for everyone to be critical.
Special abilities · Specialty
Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots
- 1Removes up to 2 debuffs✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+1 consecutive useOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3-3s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+10% Incoming Heal for 10sOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5+5% HP restored✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Respond to removable debuffs and group damage; do not wait for everyone to be critical. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Healing Light
Base Lv. 8 → 10Heals the caster and the nearby party member with the lowest health; usable while moving without selecting an ally.
Use it: Use repeated mobile heals and the recommended cleanse chance to keep recovery available.
Special abilities · Specialty
Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots
- 1+2 consecutive uses✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+20% amount healed when HP is 50% or lessOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 350% chance to remove 1 debuff✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+2% HP restoredOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5-2s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Use repeated mobile heals and the recommended cleanse chance to keep recovery available. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Light of Regeneration
Base Lv. 8 → 10Restores 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+5% Defense while healingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+20% amount healed when HP is 50% or less✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3+5% Incoming Heal during healing✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+5% Move Speed during healingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5+5% PvE Damage Tolerance and +2.5% PvP Damage Tolerance during healing✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Maintain mobile recovery before and during pressure. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Debilitating Mark
Base Lv. 8 → 10Wind 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
- 1Removes MP Consumed and restores 150 MPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2-15% target Defense for duration of Damage over TimeOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3Has a 20% chance to inflict Stun on the target for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+10% PvE Damage Boost reduction and +5% PvP Damage Boost reduction✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Ignores Block and Evasion and reduces Damage over Time interval by 50%✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Weaken the enemy’s damage during a push; offensive control is only a chance. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Chain of Torment
Base Lv. 8 → 10Earth-area damage and damage over time; reduces enemy PvE/PvP damage tolerance.
Use it: Apply slow and damage pressure when your healing workload permits.
Special abilities · Specialty
Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots
- 1Slows target for 5s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+3s Damage over TimeOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3Has a 20% chance to inflict Knockdown on the target for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+10% PvE Damage Tolerance reduction and +5% PvP Damage Tolerance reduction✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Ignores Block and Evasion and reduces Damage over Time interval by 50%OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Apply slow and damage pressure when your healing workload permits. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Earth's Retribution
Base Lv. 8 → 10Earth attack chain with wind follow-ups that restore MP; usable while moving.
Use it: Move and recover MP when nobody needs an immediate heal.
Special abilities · Specialty
Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots
- 1+20% MP restored✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+20% [Discharge] Chain Skill trigger chance✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3+50% Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4-7s [Bolt] cooldown on landing [Discharge]OptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Ignores Block and Evasion✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Move and recover MP when nobody needs an immediate heal. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Condemnation
Base Lv. 1 → 10Earth-area attack against a target affected by Chain of Torment; contributes to stagger and permits movement.
Use it: Use only while Chain of Torment is present and your allies can spare the healing time.
Special abilities · Specialty
Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots
- 1Restores 100 MP on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2Up to +12% damage when less targets hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 320% chance to inflict Root for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4Resets cooldown on landing a Critical Hit with [Condemnation]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Use only while Chain of Torment is present and your allies can spare the healing time. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Judgment
Base Lv. 1 → 10Wind-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
- 1-20% MP consumedOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3-10% enemy Combat Speed for 5s on landing [Divine Punishment]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 410% chance to inflict Root for 2s on landing [Divine Punishment]✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Activates [Divine Punishment] 1 extra time✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Apply mobile pressure or a slowing opportunity without delaying a cleanse. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Divine Aura
Base Lv. 1 → 8Summons 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
- 1-40% Move Speed for 3s to up to 4 enemies within 4m of the Aura✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2Changes to AoE SkillOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3+50% [Divine Aura] attacking speed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4+3s [Divine Aura] durationOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5-10s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Place the stationary aura where a pursuer or contested fight will remain. These are editorial PvP priorities. At lower total levels use the available selections shown below; change a utility choice when the matchup demands it.
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Thunderbolt
Base Lv. 1 → 8Charged 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
- 130% chance to inflict Stun for 3s when fully charged✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2+300 Skill Accuracy✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3+30% Skill Speed✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4Up to +20% damage when less targets hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5Critical Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Charge only from protection; your next heal takes priority over completing the cast. 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 ↗
Lightning Barrage
Base Lv. 1 → 8A 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
- 1Absorbs 5% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 2Restores 120 MPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 3Changes to mobile skill✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
- 4Multi-Hit on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 12
- 5-1s all skill cooldowns on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Take the stagger follow-up only when safe and available. 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 PvP, 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.
- Survival Willpower — max Base Lv. 10
- Immortal Veil — max Base Lv. 10
- Healing Enhancement — max Base Lv. 10
- Warm Benediction — max Base Lv. 10
- Prayer of Concentration — max Base Lv. 10
Survival Willpower
1. Max first · Base Lv. 10Raises status resistance and provides additional resistance under specified control effects.
Max this priority before optional passives. Its effect supports this PvP role: Raises status resistance and provides additional resistance under specified control effects.
Immortal Veil
2. Max first · Base Lv. 10Increases defense and critical resistance.
Max this priority before optional passives. Its effect supports this PvP role: Increases defense and critical resistance.
Healing Enhancement
3. Max first · Base Lv. 10Increases healing amplification based on attack.
Max this priority before optional passives. Its effect supports this PvP role: Increases healing amplification based on attack.
Warm Benediction
4. Max first · Base Lv. 10Increases maximum HP and MP.
Max this priority before optional passives. Its effect supports this PvP role: Increases maximum HP and MP.
Prayer of Concentration
5. Max first · Base Lv. 10At low health, creates a shield and increases healing amplification.
Max this priority before optional passives. Its effect supports this PvP role: At low health, creates a shield and increases healing amplification.
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 listIncreases block and restores health after a successful block.
Upgrade after the priority passives if you need this effect for your matchup: Increases block and restores health after a successful block.
Empyrean Lord's Grace
Optional · upgrade after the priority listRaises critical and a bonus-strike stat and adds damage when attacks land.
Upgrade after the priority passives if you need this effect for your matchup: Raises critical and a bonus-strike stat and adds damage when attacks land.
Heal Block
Optional · upgrade after the priority listAttacks have a chance to reduce the target's received healing.
Upgrade after the priority passives if you need this effect for your matchup: Attacks have a chance to reduce the target's received healing.
Earth's Grace
Optional · upgrade after the priority listIncreases critical damage amplification and accuracy.
Upgrade after the priority passives if you need this effect for your matchup: Increases critical damage amplification and accuracy.
Radiant Benediction
Optional · upgrade after the priority listAttacks can restore health to the caster and nearby party members.
Upgrade after the priority passives if you need this effect for your matchup: Attacks can restore health to the caster and nearby party members.
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.
| Potential step | Stones | Abyss Points |
|---|---|---|
| +0 → +1 | 1 | 100,000 |
| +1 → +2 | 2 | 100,000 |
| +2 → +3 | 3 | 100,000 |
| +3 → +4 | 4 | 100,000 |
| Total to +4 | 10 | 400,000 |
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 in a party
Your first resource is the freedom to act. Stay near cover with a route away from a diver, and communicate when your control break or emergency protection is unavailable. Heal while moving where the skill allows it; turn spare time into pressure rather than committing to a long cast during danger.
Solo and large fights
The displayed set favors small-group support. Solo: replace Absolution and Yustiel’s Power with Earth’s Punishment and Voice of Doom when you need kill pressure, keeping Salvation and evaluating the fourth slot for the matchup. Large fights: preserve party cleanse and tolerance, reposition with the group and avoid chasing damage.
Against control and healing reduction
Radiant Recovery and Absolution address removable weakening effects, not every control state. Healing reduction can make a normal recovery sequence insufficient: create cover, cleanse what can be removed and coordinate protection. Shock Release covers specified control effects, not every root or silence.
Stigma swaps and overlap
Light of Protection overlaps the corresponding Chanter mantra. Coordinate which player supplies it before replacing that slot with Voice of Doom for healing pressure. Root is a situational peel option; the guaranteed NPC root must not be assumed against a player. Resurrection is a mode-dependent utility swap, not a universal PvP requirement.
Gear and growth priorities
Prioritize Status Effect Resist, PvP tolerance and HP so you can keep acting, then healing output and reliable recovery. Damage-oriented lines are secondary when you are the main healer. Target useful total levels on Radiant Recovery, Healing Light and Light of Regeneration; a third Specialty needs total20, not16.
Avoid these mistakes
Do not charge Thunderbolt through urgent party damage, overlap emergency protection without checking restrictions, or mistake Salvation’s personal protection for a party-wide effect at every rank.
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.
Sources & PvP recommendation scope
Updated 2026-10-05. Global Specialty reference + Korean base skill catalog · editorial PvP plan. 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.
- Published Korean class skill reference ↗ — Korean skill identities and base effects; existing reviewed catalog, not a new in-game test.
- Global Mastery client reference ↗ — Global 1.0.21.0 option text. Recommendations are our editorial choices.
- PvP comparison and regional context ↗ — Read 4 October 2026. Community comparison; numerical PvP results and current rankings are not independently tested.