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Initiator and backline protector

Templar Arena 5v5 build

Create a target your team can reach, then protect your support from the counter-engage.

Global 5v5 Arena starting build. The official showcase uses each player’s own gear and skill levels · Updated 2026-10-05 · Potential Stone: Abyss — gear upgrade costs

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

Arena 5v5 · Editorial progression targets. Spend within your available points.

Arena 5v5 LOADOUT

Stigmas

Equip these 4 Stigmas

Create a target your team can reach, then protect your support from the counter-engage.

Doom Shield

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Initiator and backline protector

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

Use Shield Smite for control and Debilitating Smash’s selected incoming-heal reduction on a valid trigger. Doom Shield enables Judgment even when an opponent resists a separate stun.

Noble Armor

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Initiator and backline protector

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

Peel toward your support and use Warding Strike’s party-tolerance option when unlocked. Rotate Noble Armor and Second Skin; consider Nezekan’s Shield when allies need cover.

Second Skin

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Initiator and backline protector

Temporarily raises PvE/PvP damage tolerance.

Peel toward your support and use Warding Strike’s party-tolerance option when unlocked. Rotate Noble Armor and Second Skin; consider Nezekan’s Shield when allies need cover.

Grapple

Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10
✓ Equip · Initiator and backline protector

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

Call a target and confirm that teammates can follow before Grapple. Keep Poach or Shield Rush available to answer a dive instead of using every gap closer at once.

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. Doom Shield — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Initiator and backline protector
  2. Noble Armor — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Initiator and backline protector
  3. Second Skin — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Initiator and backline protector
  4. Grapple — Lv. 1 → 5 → 10 · Initiator and backline protector

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

Empyrean Lord's Punishment

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Nezekan's Shield

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Shield of Protection

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Taunt

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Armor of Balance

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

Temporarily raises impact-type resistance.

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Executing Blade

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Comrade in Arms

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Assault Fury

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

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

Arena 5v5: optional reference; replace an equipped Stigma only when it solves the matchup.

Battlefield Banner

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

Temporarily raises attack in proportion to defense.

Arena 5v5: 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.

Nezekan's Shield

Situation: When nearby teammates need a shared HP shield more than your personal tolerance cooldown

Change one slot: From the recommended starting set, replace Second Skin with Nezekan's Shield. Keep the other three Stigmas.

Complete alternative set: Doom Shield + Noble Armor + Grapple + Nezekan's Shield.

Nezekan's Shield

Situational · Stigma Lv. 1 → 5 → 10

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

Use it: Arena 5v5: 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. Call a target and confirm that teammates can follow before Grapple. Keep Poach or Shield Rush available to answer a dive instead of using every gap closer at once.
  2. Use Shield Smite for control and Debilitating Smash’s selected incoming-heal reduction on a valid trigger. Doom Shield enables Judgment even when an opponent resists a separate stun.
  3. Peel toward your support and use Warding Strike’s party-tolerance option when unlocked. Rotate Noble Armor and Second Skin; consider Nezekan’s Shield when allies need cover.

Skills

Active skills & special abilities

All 12 active skills, their effects and Specialty selections for Arena 5v5.

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

Use it: Break lethal control and move back into protection range.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Adds [Capture] Chain SkillOptionalUnlocks 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 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 lethal control and move back into protection range. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Poach

Base Lv. 8 → 10

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

Use it: Pull an exposed opponent into allied range, or remove a pursuer from your healer.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Moves to the target if target has Incapacitated ImmunityOptionalUnlocks 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 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 4

Pull an exposed opponent into allied range, or remove a pursuer from your healer. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Shield Smite

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Damages enemies, can stun and contributes to stagger.

Use it: Use Shield Smite for damage and a stun attempt. Shield skills enable Judgment; a successful stun is not its sole activation condition.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

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

AoE stun supports an engage or peel; retain longer stun and shorter cooldown as options unlock. 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 ↗

Warding Strike

Base Lv. 8 → 10

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

Use it: Stabilize yourself while staying close enough to protect allies.

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 WardingOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Adds PvE Damage Tolerance and PvP Damage Tolerance increase effect when more targets hit to Warding✓ RecommendedUnlocks 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 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 1 + ✓ 4

Party tolerance and shorter cooldown support nearby allies; spacing determines who benefits. 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 ↗

Judgment

Base Lv. 8 → 10

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

Use it: Spend the shield-triggered opening on the called target.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 1% HPOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Deals extra damage on attacking a target afflicted with Impact-type status✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Extra damage on hitOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4Critical Hit on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Remove cooldown✓ 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

Spend the shield-triggered opening on the called target. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Annihilate

Base Lv. 8 → 10

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

Use it: Follow a confirmed stun or knockdown; do not assume the target stayed controlled.

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 Chance✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+100% damage to targets with Incapacitated ImmunityOptionalUnlocks 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✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4 + ✓ 1

Follow a confirmed stun or knockdown; do not assume the target stayed controlled. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Punishment

Base Lv. 8 → 10

Charged area attack that grants Executor (also translated Executioner), increasing accuracy and damage amplification.

Use it: Charge when protected; movement and speed options make the attack easier to deliver.

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✓ 4 + ✓ 3
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 5
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 4 + ✓ 5 + ✓ 3

Charge when protected; movement and speed options make the attack easier to deliver. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Shield Rush

Base Lv. 1 → 10

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

Use it: Retain an approach after emergency evasion instead of spending every movement tool together.

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 damageOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-10s cooldown✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5+25% Stun Chance✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 16
Recommended selections
Total 8 · 1 slot✓ 2
Total 12 · 2 slots✓ 2 + ✓ 4
Total 16 · 2 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 2
Total 20 · 3 slots✓ 5 + ✓ 2 + ✓ 4

Retain an approach after emergency evasion instead of spending every movement tool together. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Vicious Strike

Base Lv. 1 → 10

Attack chain that builds enmity and restores MP.

Use it: Recover resources without abandoning the ally you are protecting.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1+20% MP restoredOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Absorbs 1% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3+50% Multi-Hit on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-2s [Warding Strike] cooldown on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5Adds [Threatening Blow] Chain SkillOptionalUnlocks 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

Recover resources without abandoning the ally you are protecting. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 ↗

Pummel

Base Lv. 1 → 8

Repeatable attack chain with enmity and stagger damage.

Use it: Use between control attempts; chasing only for another hit is rarely worth it.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1-20% MP consumedOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2[Punishing Strike] absorbs 3% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  4. 4-1s [Punishment] cooldown on hit✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 12
  5. 5[Punishing Strike] grants extra damage on hitOptionalUnlocks 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 + ✓ 4

Use between control attempts; chasing only for another hit is rarely worth it. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 Smash

Base Lv. 1 → 8

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

Use it: Turn a block into pressure and reduced enemy healing with the chosen option.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 130% chance to inflict Stun for 3s✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2+3s Debilitate durationOptionalUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  3. 3-60% Incoming Heal during Debilitate✓ RecommendedUnlocks 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 BlockOptionalUnlocks 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

Incoming-heal reduction supports the kill call, provided Debilitating Smash is available. 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 ↗

Flash Rampage

Base Lv. 1 → 8

Attacks a staggered target and increases enmity.

Use it: Use only when the stagger condition is available.

Special abilities · Specialty

Recommended setup · Total Lv. 20 · 3 slots

  1. 1Absorbs 5% HP✓ RecommendedUnlocks at total Lv. 8
  2. 2Restores 120 MP on hitOptionalUnlocks 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 to 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

Use only when the stagger condition is available. These option priorities are an editorial starting point for Arena 5v5. 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 5v5, 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. Survival Willpower — max Base Lv. 10
  2. Enhanced Health — max Base Lv. 10
  3. Warding Shield — max Base Lv. 10
  4. Ironclad Defense — max Base Lv. 10
  5. Impact Hit — max Base Lv. 10

Survival Willpower

1. Max first · Base Lv. 10

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

Arena 5v5: prioritize this passive for initiator and backline protector.

Enhanced Health

2. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases maximum HP and received healing.

Arena 5v5: prioritize this passive for initiator and backline protector.

Warding Shield

3. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases block and heals after a successful block.

Arena 5v5: prioritize this passive for initiator and backline protector.

Ironclad Defense

4. Max first · Base Lv. 10

Increases defense and endurance.

Arena 5v5: prioritize this passive for initiator and backline protector.

Impact Hit

5. Max first · Base Lv. 10

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

Arena 5v5: prioritize this passive for initiator and backline protector.

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.

Arena 5v5: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Guarding Seal

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

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

Arena 5v5: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Assault Roar

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases enmity amplification and grants attack after frontal hits.

Arena 5v5: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Fury

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

Increases frontal damage; successful blocks increase party damage amplification.

Arena 5v5: invest after the priority list unless its effect solves your current survival problem.

Block Pain

Optional · upgrade after the priority list

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

Arena 5v5: 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

Create a target your team can reach, then protect your support from the counter-engage.

Cooldown and control decisions

Do not pull enemies away from your own team’s damage or break valuable off-target control. Damage-sharing skills require a survival plan; they are not free party protection.

Between rounds: adjust one problem

Agree on one focus target and one backup caller. Check who will protect the healer, who uses the first control and which defensive cooldown comes next. Change the displayed situational Stigma only when its stated condition applies.

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 5v5 Arena starting build. The official showcase uses each player’s own gear and skill levels. 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.