The Dark Knight is the Spearman branch of the Warrior, defined by Berserk - a skill that doubles all damage when you stay at low HP. Dark Knights bring Hyper Body (party HP/MP buff) and devastating polearm AoE attacks.

Overview

Strengths

• Berserk - Berserk doubles damage output, the strongest self-buff in the game
• Hyper Body - Hyper Body increases party HP/MP by 60%, essential for boss parties
• Beholder - Beholder permanent summon that attacks, heals, and buffs
• Hybrid weapons - Polearm for mobbing (swing AoE), Spear for bossing (stab single-target)

Weaknesses

• No new attacks in 2nd job - Uses Power Strike/Slash Blast until 3rd job
• Berserk is risky - Must stay at low HP; dying is easy if careless
• HP washing for early Berserk - Optimal play requires HP washing (optional but significant)
• Dragon Blood danger - Dragon Blood drains HP continuously, lethal during boss 1/1 attacks

AP Build

Same as all warriors: STR 13 start, +4 STR / +1 DEX, cap DEX ~50-60.

1st Job - Warrior (Level 10-29)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Improved HP Recovery	16
	Improved MaxHP Increase	10
	Endure	8
	Iron Body	20
	Power Strike	20
	Slash Blast	20

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
10-14	Improved MaxHP Increase to 10 (MAX) - rush through Improved HP Recovery to 5 first
15-21	Slash Blast to 20 (MAX)
22-28	Power Strike to 20 (MAX)
29-30	Improved HP Recovery to 11

Explanation

Same build as all warriors.

2nd Job - Spearman (Level 30-69)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Spear Mastery	20
	Pole Arm Mastery	20
	Final Attack : Spear	30
	Final Attack : Pole Arm	30
	Spear Booster	20
	Pole Arm Booster	20
	Iron Will	20
	Hyper Body	30

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
30-35	Pole Arm Mastery to 5 (unlock Booster), Pole Arm Booster +1
36-41	Pole Arm Mastery to 20 (MAX) - polearm for mobbing
42-48	Pole Arm Booster to 20 (MAX)
49-51	Iron Will to 3 (unlock Hyper Body)
52-61	Hyper Body to 30 (MAX) - essential party buff
62-68	Spear Mastery to 20 (MAX) - spear for bossing
69-70	Spear Booster to 6+ (minimum usable duration)

Explanation

This is a hybrid build - both Polearm and Spear mastery for maximum versatility. Polearm first (swing animation is better for mobbing). Skip Final Attack. Hyper Body is what makes Spearman special in parties (+60% HP/MP). Iron Will is near-useless - only 3 points to unlock Hyper Body.

3rd Job - Dragon Knight (Level 70-119)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Elemental Resistance	20
	Spear Crusher	30
	Pole Arm Crusher	30
	Dragon Fury: Spear	30
	Dragon Fury: Pole Arm	30
	Sacrifice	30
	Dragon Roar	30
	Power Crash	20
	Dragon Blood	20

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
70	Elemental Resistance +1 (elemental defense)
71-80	Spear Crusher to 30 (MAX) - Spear Crusher, primary bossing skill (stab)
81-90	Dragon Fury: Pole Arm to 30 (MAX) - Polearm Fury, primary mobbing (forced swing)
91-97	Dragon Blood to 20 (MAX) - +20 weapon attack buff
98-104	Elemental Resistance to 20 (MAX)
105	Sacrifice to 3 (unlock Dragon Roar)
106-115	Dragon Roar to 30 (MAX) - full-map AoE
116-120	Power Crash to 15

Explanation

Hybrid DK uses Spear Crusher (stab, single-target) for bossing and Polearm Fury (forced swing, multi-target) for mobbing - swap weapons as needed. Dragon Blood warning: NEVER use during 1/1-casting bosses (Zakum, HT). It drains HP continuously and will kill you after a nuke reduces you to 1 HP. Does NOT stack with Rage.

4th Job - Dark Knight (Level 120-200)

	Skill	Max Lv
	Achilles	10
	Berserk	30
	Aura of the Beholder	25
	Hex of the Beholder	25
	Maple Warrior	30
	Monster Magnet	10
	Power Stance	30
	Rush	30
	Beholder	10
	Hero's Will	5

Skill Build

Level	SP Allocation
120-122	Beholder to 10 (MAX) - permanent summon with weapon mastery
123-129	Aura of the Beholder to 20 (NOT 30 - high healing breaks Berserk)
130-139	Power Stance to 30 (MAX) - knockback resistance for bossing
140-149	Achilles to 30 (MAX) - damage reduction
150-156	Berserk to 20 (MAX) - DOUBLE DAMAGE at low HP
157-166	Maple Warrior to 30 (book dependent)
167-173	Hex of the Beholder to 20 (NOT 30 - max negates attack pots)
174-183	Rush to 30 (MAX)
184+	Hero's Will +1, remaining into Monster Magnet

Explanation

This is the late Berserk build (recommended for most players). Build survivability first (Stance, Achilles), then activate Berserk around level 150 when you have enough HP to survive at low percentages. Funded/HP-washed players can rush Berserk immediately after Beholder for massive early damage. WARNING: Cap Aura of the Beholder at 20 - level 30 heals too fast and kicks you out of Berserk range. Same for Hex of the Beholder at 20 - max level negates attack potions and Bless buff.