Vanguard

Roles

Melee damage, Tank

Intro

Uses wartools and spears Can wear Heavy Armor Has special Bloodlust skills Basic blockade skills All skills use Stamina

Guides

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Info

Vanguard Info

Race Selection

Crusader/Vanguard Rankings (based on Str and Con)
1. Lupine/Tarune/Lyell
2. Elf (-4 Str, -4 Con)
3. Human/Taxn/Pom (-3 Str, -6 Con)

Job Comparison

vs Crusader
Vanguards and Crusaders get identical Blockade skills
Vanguard Crush skills include an attack debuff and defense debuff
Crusaders Crush skills get a Stun and bonus damage vs poisoned
Vanguards get a unique Thrust skill that can poison
Crusaders get a Thrust skill finishing move

vs Justicar or Templar
Vanguards and Justicars have the same Crush skills.
Templars have the same Crush skills as a Crusader.
Justicars and Templars get more Blockade skills and no Spear skills.
Both Justicars and Templars get buff spells.
Justicars can heal and revive dead players while Templars get Summons.

Skills

Vanguard CRUSH Skill Max Damage Cast Time Cooldown Cost Cost/level Notes L01 Warchop 130 instant 10s 8 STA +6 STA L03 Taunting Strike 180 instant 15s 10 STA taunt, back attack bonus damage L06 Dual Wield (Wartool) passive wield two one-handed wartools L11 Crushing Blow 200 instant 25s 10 STA Attack debuff L14 Shattering Blow 200 instant 25s 16 STA Defense debuff L20 Shockwave counterattack instant 45s 20 STA +13 STA AOE stun Vanguard BLOODLUST Skill Max Damage Cast Time Cooldown Cost Cost/level Notes L11 Berserker Rage self buff instant 30s 12 STA +8.5 STA attack buff, defense debuff L11 Vengeance self buff instant 30s 12 STA +8.5 STA damage reflect L14 Reckless Assault 100 instant 40s 16 STA uses HP to damage enemy L17 Bone Snapper 275 instant 40s 20 STA +13 STA attack debuff L20 Guillotine Chop 200 instant 90s 36 STA +24 STA use HP to do critical attacks Vanguard THRUST (Spear) Skill Max Damage Cast Time Cooldown Cost Cost/level Notes L11 Scorpion Tail 150 instant 15s 8 STA +6 STA 6s root, bonus dmg vs summon L11 Pin 120 instant 20s 10 STA +7 STA 5s stun L14 Wounding Strike 170 instant 30s 16 STA 15s poison L17 Blood Spiral 200 AOE instant 30s 16 STA +9.5 STA 10s attack speed debuff L20 Gale Force 220 AOE instant 40s 20 STA +13 STA bonus dmg vs debuff Vanguard BLOCKADE Skill Max Damage Cast Time Cooldown Cost Cost/level Notes L11 Spirit Screen instant 40s 8 STA +6 STA block attack + chance to block more attacks L11 Hurricane Counter instant 30s 15 STA +8 STA damage reflect L14 Charge instant 60s 21 STA 10s Speed burst + debuff immunity

CRUSH Skills

Warchop

Description: Attacking enemy with a wartool. Basic wartool attack Each skill level does +94 more damage Level: 01 Classes: Crusader, Templar, Justicar, Vanguard Requires: Wartool Max Power: 130 Level Up: Increased damage Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 10 seconds TP/cast: 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 8 STA 14 STA 20 STA 26 STA 32 STA 38 STA 44 50 56 62 Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Taunting Strike

Description: Attack an enemy to draw its attention and gain aggro. Attacking from behind will cause more damage. Attack + taunt About 65% more damage when attacking target's back About +130 damage/skill level About +194 back damage/skill level Level: 03 Classes: Justicar, Vanguard Requires: Wartool Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 180 Level Up: Increased damage, poison duration, success rate Duration: 15 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 15 seconds TP/cast: 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 10 STA 17 STA 24 STA 31 STA 38 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Dual Wield (Wartool)

Description: Enables the use of two one-handed wartools in combat. Passive skill that requires 1 SP to activate Level: 06 Classes: Crusader, Templar, Justicar, Vanguard Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Crushing Blow

Description: Chop at an enemy's wrists, reducing Attack Power. Attack + chance of attack debuff Adds +144 damage/skill level Level: 11 Classes: Justicar, Vanguard Requires: Wartool Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 200 Level Up: Increased damage, Attack reduction, success rate Duration: 25 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 25 seconds TP/cast: 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 10 STA 17 STA 24 STA 31 STA 38 STA 45 STA 52 STA 59 STA 66 STA 73 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Shattering Blow

Description: Hack at an enemy's armor, reducing Defense Attack + chance of defense debuff Adds +144 damage/skill level Level: 14 Classes: Justicar, Vanguard Requires: Wartool Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 200 Level Up: Increased damage, Defense reduction, success rate Duration: 25 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 25 seconds TP/cast: 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 16 STA 26 STA 37 STA 47 STA 58 STA 68 STA 79 STA 89 STA 100 STA 110 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Shockwave

Description: Swing at a target with a strong, spinning attack that also stuns (but does not damage) any enemies nearby 3 strike Counterattack + chance of AOE stun Each skill level adds about +117 damage/strike or +351 total Level: 20 Classes: Crusader, Templar, Justicar, Vanguard Requires: Wartool Success Rate: Yes Max Power: Counterattack Level Up: Increased damage, success rate Duration: 5 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 45 seconds TP/cast: 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 20 STA 33 STA 46 STA 59 STA 72 STA 86 STA 99 STA 112 STA 125 STA 139 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

BLOODLUST Skills

Berserker Rage

Description: Lowers your Defense but raises your Attack Power Level: 11 Classes: Vanguard Level Up: Increased Attack bonus, Defense reduction, duration Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 30 seconds TP/cast: 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 12 STA 21 STA 29 STA 38 STA 46 STA 55 STA 63 STA 72 STA 80 STA 89 STA Attack +21 +27 +33 +39 +45 +51 +57 +63 +69 +75 Defense -11 -14 -17 -20 -23 -26 -29 -32 -35 -38 Duration 2min 48s 3min 36s 4min 24s 5min 12s 6min 00s 6min 48s 7min 36s 8min 24s 9min 12s 10min 00s Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Vengeance

Description: Reflect enemy attacks This acts more like a damage shield. Enemies that attack you will take a small amount of damage. Damage seems to equal the duration in seconds. Level: 11 Classes: Vanguard Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 150 Level Up: Increased damage reflected, duration, success rate Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 30 seconds TP/cast: 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 12 STA 21 STA 29 STA 38 STA 46 STA 55 STA 63 STA 72 STA Duration 42s 54s 1min 6s 1min 18s 1min 30s Damage 42 54 66 78 Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Reckless Assault

Description: Sacrifice Health to deliver a fierce blow against an enemy. Level: 14 Classes: Vanguard Max Power: 100 Level Up: Increased damage Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 40 seconds TP/cast: 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 16 STA 26 STA 37 STA 47 STA 58 STA 68 STA 79 STA 89 STA 100 STA 111 STA HP Cost 70 140 210 280 Damage 78x6 115x6 152x6 184x6 Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Bone Snapper

Description: Strike an enemy's main arm to temporarily neutralize their weapon's Attack Power Critical attack + chance to neutralize weapon's attack power Skill level adds +198 damage Level: 17 Classes: Vanguard Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 275 Level Up: Increased damage, success rate} Duration: 30 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 40 seconds TP/cast: 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 20 STA 33 STA 46 STA 59 STA 72 STA 86 STA 99 STA 112 STA 125 STA 139 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Guillotine Chop

Description: Strike an enemy with the last breath in your body. The lower your remaining Health is, the stronger this attack will be. An attack that does more damage as the caster's HP decreases Damage about doubles at under 10% health Level: 20 Classes: Vanguard Max Power: 200 Level Up: Increased damage Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 1 min, 30 sec TP/cast: 90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 36 STA 60 STA 83 STA 107 STA 131 STA 155 STA 178 STA 202 STA 226 STA 250 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

THRUST Skills

Scorpion Tail

Description: Pierce an enemy in the leg, immobilizing them. More ffective against summons and tamed beasts. Attack + chance of root Bonus damage vs summons/tamed beasts +108 damage/skill level Level: 11 Classes: Vanguard Requires: Spear Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 150 Level Up: Increased damage, success rate Duration: 6 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 15 seconds TP/cast: 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 8 STA 14 STA 20 STA 26 STA 32 STA 38 STA 44 STA 50 STA 56 STA 62 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Pin

Description: Attack an enemy's vital spots, rendering the target helpless and unable to act. Attack + chance to stun +86/87 damage/skill level Level: 11 Classes: Crusader, Vanguard Requires: Spear Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 120 Level Up: Increased damage, success rate Duration: 5 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 20 seconds TP/cast: 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 10 STA 17 STA 24 STA 31 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Wounding Strike

Description: Stab an enemy to create an infected wound. Has a chance to cause poison. Attack + chance to poison 2 strikes About +61 damage/strike/skill level or +122 damage/skill level Level: 14 Classes: Vanguard Requires: Spear Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 170 Level Up: Increased damage, poison damage, success rate Duration: 15 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 30 seconds TP/cast: 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 16 STA 26 STA 37 STA 47 STA Poison Damage 22 29 36 42 Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Blood Spiral

Description: Attack surrounding enemies with a critical swing that also reduces their attack speed. AOE melee attack + chance of attack speed debuff +144 damage/skill level Level: 17 Classes: Vanguard Requires: Spear Success Rate: Yes Max Power: 200 AOE Level Up: Increased damage, success rate Duration: 10 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 30 seconds TP/cast: 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 16 STA 26 STA 37 STA 47 STA 58 STA 68 STA 79 STA 89 STA 100 STA 111 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Gale Force

Description: Slices surrounding enemies with a powerful flurry. Does more damage against enemies with status ailments. AOE melee attack + bonus damage vs debuffed targets About +158 damage/skill level Does about 61% bonus damage vs debuffed targets Level: 20 Classes: Crusader, Vanguard Requires: Spear Max Power: 220 AOE Level Up: Increased damage Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 40 seconds TP/cast: 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 20 STA 33 STA 46 STA 59 STA 72 STA 86 STA 99 STA 112 STA 125 STA 139 STA Edit this skill | Edit Skills

BLOCKADE Skills

Spirit Screen

Description: Call forth a protective barrier that absorbs enemy attacks. Has a chance of wearing off each time you are hit. Blocks attack + chance to block additional attacks Level: 11 Classes: Crusader, Templar, Vanguard Artificer, Gadgeteer, Galvanist, Tinkerer Level Up: Increased duration, decreased chance of wearing off Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 40 seconds TP/cast: 40 Gadgeteer, Tinkerer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 7 STA 12 STA 17 STA 22 STA 27 STA 32 STA 37 STA 42 STA 47 STA 51 STA Duration 28s 36s 44s 52s 60s 1m 08s 1m 16s 1m 24s 1m 36s 1m 40s Crusader, Templar, Vanguard Artificer, Galvanist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 8 STA 14 STA 20 STA 26 STA 32 STA 38 STA 44 STA 50 STA 56 STA 62 STA Duration 28s 36s 44s 52s 60s 1m 08s 1m 16s 1m 24s 1m 36s 1m 40s Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Hurricane Counter

Description: Partially reflect enemy attacks. More effective when using a shield. Not a damage reflect skill, but a damage shield. Enemies that attack you will take a small amount of damage/hit when within 2m. Base damage = duration Shields add 2/3rds of their defense value to the damage +12 damage/skill level Level: 11 Classes: Justicar, Vanguard, Galvanist, Tinkerer Success Rate: Yes Level Up: Increased damage reflected, duration, success rate Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 30 seconds TP/cast: 30 Tinkerer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 12 STA 20 STA 28 STA 36 STA Duration 42s 54s 1m 6s 1m 18s 1m 30s 1m 42s Damage 42 54 66 78 90 102 Justicar, Vanguard, Galvanist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 15 STA 24 STA 34 STA 44 STA 54 STA 64 STA 74 STA 84 STA Damage Reflect 42 54 66 78 90 102 114 126 Duration 42s 55s 1min 6s 1min 18s 1min 30s 1min 42s 1min 54s Note: Damages shown reflect base values w/o equipment. Edit this skill | Edit Skills

Charge

Description: Boosts run speed and grants immunity to slow, root, sleep, and stun, but reduces base Defense (without armor) to zero. Does not stack with Charge Potions. Level: 14 Classes: Crusader, Templar, Vanguard Level Up: Increased run speed Duration: 10 seconds Cast Time: Instant Cool Down: 60 seconds TP/cast: 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cost 21 STA 36 STA 50 STA 64 STA 78 STA 93 STA 135 STA Run Speed +75% +80% +85% +90% +95% +100% +105% +110% +115% +120% Def=0 Buff name = Charge, Charge icon Edit this skill | Edit Skills

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