Skill Builds by Class & Role

• Bash 10 first for steady clear
• Spear mastery / Pierce as you reach 20 for AOE
• Endure 5–10 before leveling up to 50
• STR primary, VIT secondary until 50
• Avoid splitting between Bowling Bash and Magnum Break early

Knight remains the default build for new accounts. Once 2nd Jobs land on September 3, Bash + Pierce converts cleanly into the 2nd Job weapon mastery path.

• Fire Bolt 10 → Fire Ball 10 for stationary mobs
• Earth Spike and Cold Bolt at 5 for low-level variety
• Safety Wall 1 for emergencies — never 0 in ROZ
• INT primary, DEX secondary
• Reserve 5+ skill points to spread into 2nd Job progression once unlocked

Wizard is the launch AoE leader. Avoid casting while standing inside Niff counter-spell — bind Fly Wings before boss pulls.

• Double Strafe 10 for reliable ranged damage
• Vulture's Eye boost passive, max around level 20
• Owl's Eye (DEX passive) before splitting into element arrows
• DEX primary, LUK minor
• Hold a skill point for 2nd Job passive unlock

Hunter pairs well with Auto-Hunt routines on Flora / ranged maps. The 2nd Job heavy builds take advantage of Falconry in patch 1.2.

• Heal 10 maximum level up to your first boss
• Increase SP Recovery (Meditatio) at 5–10 for solo farming
• Holy Light 1 for Undead maps
• INT/DEX balanced
• Save stat points for second job TU/Aspersion — Ascension can extend the build later

Priest is the league MVP for parties. Solo EXP is slower, but MVP Raid participation and WoE Prep give the highest support value.

• Discount + Overcharge early — economy skills first
• Push Smith level for weapon crafting path
• STR/VIT balanced; DEX minimum for refine quality
• Skip Mammonite until 2nd Job — save SP for crafting
• Coordinate party stat choices with refine demands

Blacksmith is the canonical economy build: weaker in combat, but earns zeny from launch vend traffic.

• Double Attack passive to 5–10
• Envenom skill at 5 once you have a high-grade weapon
• STR primary, AGI secondary until you gear for ASPD cap
• Pick up Cloak 1 for emergency stealth disengage
• Don't split between right/left-hand mastery until weapons are at +7

Assassin is fragile until gear and ASPD potions carry the build. After 2nd Jobs you can pivot to Rogue if you want utility.