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===Strengths===
 
===Strengths===
Strengths
 
   
* High attack power - +30 from Job Traits at level 75
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* Naturally high attack stat from multiple Attack Bonus traits.
* [[Soul Eater]] boosts melee damage output to very high levels
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* Soul Eater ability boosts melee damage output to very high levels.
 
* The Absorb line of spells can greatly benefit a PT.
 
* The Absorb line of spells can greatly benefit a PT.
* Only other job that is proficient in the [[Great Axe]] line of weapons
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* Highly proficient in both Scythe and Great Sword weapons.
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* Acclaimed as one of the most powerful Light skillchain closers at high levels.
   
 
===Weaknesses===
 
===Weaknesses===
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* Must compete with other melee damage dealers for party slots, leading to slow invites.
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* No built-in accuracy enhancing abilities or traits, requiring player to compensate with gear.
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* Weaponskills at early and mid levels are relatively weak and disappointing.
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* Very gear dependent job class.
   
 
==Abilities==
 
==Abilities==

Revision as of 05:30, 22 May 2005

Job-top-darkknight

Available after completing the Dark Knight Flag Quest. "To strengthen themselves in battle, not only have these outlaw warriors mastered the ways of numerous weapons, but they have also acquired certain black magic spells to torment their enemies."

Strengths

  • Naturally high attack stat from multiple Attack Bonus traits.
  • Soul Eater ability boosts melee damage output to very high levels.
  • The Absorb line of spells can greatly benefit a PT.
  • Highly proficient in both Scythe and Great Sword weapons.
  • Acclaimed as one of the most powerful Light skillchain closers at high levels.

Weaknesses

  • Must compete with other melee damage dealers for party slots, leading to slow invites.
  • No built-in accuracy enhancing abilities or traits, requiring player to compensate with gear.
  • Weaponskills at early and mid levels are relatively weak and disappointing.
  • Very gear dependent job class.

Abilities

Job Abilities

Level 01 Blood Weapon
Level 05 Arcane Circle
Level 15 Last Resort
Level 20 Weapon Bash
Level 30 Soul Eater

Job Traits

Level 10 Attack Bonus
Level 20 Resist Paralyze
Level 25 Arcana Killer
Level 30 Attack Bonus II
Level 40 Resist Paralyze II
Level 50 Attack Bonus III

Spell List

05 Stone
06 Poison
10 Drain
11 Water
15 Bio
17 Aero
20 Bind
20 Aspir

23 Fire
26 Poisonga
29 Blizzard
31 Absorb-MND
32 Tractor
33 Absorb-CHR
35 Thunder
35 Absorb-VIT

37 Stun
37 Absorb-AGI
39 Absorb-INT
40 Bio II
41 Absorb-DEX
42 Stone II
43 Absorb-STR
46 Poison II

48 Water II
54 Aero II
56 Sleep II
60 Fire II
66 Poisonga II
66 Blizzard II
72 Thunder II

Combat Skill Ratings

Magic Skill Ratings

Artifact Equipment