====== Magic Imperial Guard Guide ====== {{ :syphon:image_2025-10-02_092446803.png?nolink&600 |}} ---- ===== Introduction ===== Hi y’all! I’ve been asked so many times for a good starter class. After testing multiple builds, I realized one of the best starting classes was **Dragonic Breath DK** — mainly because of how many great beginner-friendly gears you can take advantage of. However, I’ve never been a big Dragon Knight fan, so I started experimenting and ended up discovering a **sleeper job** — my favorite class ever. Without further ado, welcome to **Magic Cross Royal Guards!** ---- ===== Pros and Cons ===== ==== Pros ==== * **Amazing tankiness:** Naturally designed as a tank, and even better thanks to *Prestige* — which lets you skip the expensive GTB card (~300m). * **Great sustain:** Using {{:items:5900.png?nolink&20|}} **Divine Guard Hat**, each Holy Cross triggers Genesis Ray, which also casts Tuna Party Lv2 (healing 30% HP). * **Easy to gear:** Early-game gear stays relevant well into late game, giving this build excellent flexibility and value. ==== Cons ==== * **Clunky gameplay:** Once you get {{:items:400530.png?nolink&20|}} **TD Rune Crown** + {{:items:500092.png?nolink&20|}} **Dimensions Weapon Combo**, the casting animation locks you while mobs are hit. * **Elemental flexibility:** Struggles against Holy element mobs — using *Inspiration* to make Genesis Ray Neutral is necessary for maps like Odin Past. Even with these downsides, this job remains **one of the best starter classes** out there! ---- ===== Progression ===== Let’s start with leveling. This class follows the typical leveling path, though having only Holy elemental damage early can be rough. {{ :mconverter.eu_20251002-1033-45.8916248_1_.webp |}} ==== Level 1 – 100 ==== Get your {{:items:450184.png?nolink&20|}} **Paradise Gear** for magic damage from *Arina* at the Hub. It becomes useful after changing to **Crusader/Paladin**. Leveling route: * Anthell 1 → Lv 50 * Orc Dungeon 1 → Lv 75 * Magma 2 → Lv 99 **Always Rebirth!** At Lv 100, get the {{:items:500092.png?nolink&20|}} **Paradise Royal Guard Sword**, Extra Freebies, and {{:items:19196.png?nolink&20|}} **Race Cap** (enchant with INT + refine to +11 using Racing Cap Refine Cube). ==== Level 100 – 125 ==== Farm **Magma Dungeon** to max: * *Inspiration* * *Genesis Ray* * *Spell Shield* Then start leveling *Prestige*. Any shield works from Prontera NPC. ==== Level 125 – 150 ==== Farm **Illusion Teddy Bear** until Lv 150, then **Special Cor Area** (@go 38) to get: * +9 {{:items:450089.png?nolink&20|}} **Grace Set** * {{:items:490206.png?nolink&20|}} **Noblesse Ring** **Navi Commands:** For the crafting NPC: /navi sp_cor 136/156 For farming the materials: /navi sp_os 260/357 ==== Level 150 – 200 ==== Farm **Magma Dungeon 3**, autoloot armors, and collect: * {{:items:25728.png?nolink&20|}} Shadowdecon Ore * {{:items:25730.png?nolink&20|}} Zelunium Ore Turn them into: * {{:items:25729.png?nolink&20|}} Shadowdecon * {{:items:25731.png?nolink&20|}} Zelunium for crafting items like {{:items:5900.png?nolink&20|}} **Divine Guard Hat**. ==== Level 200 – 250 ==== After your 4th Job change, focus on: * *Spear and Sword Mastery* * *Attack Stance* * *Holy Shield* Farm **Issgard Dungeon > Snake God’s Warmth 2**. Start autolooting materials for later; request leeching around Lv 235 if needed. ---- ===== Skills and Stats ===== ==== Skills ==== {{ :syphon:image.png?nolink&400 |}} {{ :syphon:image2.png?nolink&400 |}} {{ :syphon:image3.png?nolink&400 |}} {{ :syphon:image4.png?nolink&400 |}} ==== Stats ==== * **STR:** 100 (for weight capacity) * **LUK:** boosts magic damage + Prestige’s magic evasion * **AGI:** enough for 190 ASPD with VIP buffs * **VIT:** can replace STR if using Gym Passes {{ :syphon:image5.png?nolink&400 |}}{{ :syphon:image6.png?nolink&400 |}} ---- ===== Episode Questing & Gearing Break ===== **First goal:** {{:items:300151.png?nolink&20|}} **Sealed Drake Card** (~100–200m). Gear setup: * {{:items:450089.png?nolink&20|}} **Grace Armor** * {{:items:5900.png?nolink&20|}} **Divine Guard Hat** > Divine Guard Hat is Level 1 — refine it using pink tickets via *Eat Gear NPC.* **Episode Quests:** push to **Episode 20.** --- ==== Glacier Gear Farm ==== Farm **Snake God’s Warmth 2** and craft gear at *Pipiring (Ice Castle)*: /navi icas_in 165/64 **Materials:** * {{:items:1001217.png?nolink&20|}} Divine Cat Whiskers ×1250 * {{:items:1000812.png?nolink&20|}} Snow Flower Stone ×600 * {{:items:1000813.png?nolink&20|}} Shining Snow Flower Heartstone ×150 * {{:items:1000814.png?nolink&20|}} Brilliant Snow Flower Manastone ×50 **Armor Enchants:** ^ Armor Piece ^ Enchant ^ | Glacier Robe | Glacier Flower Meow Power (SPL & WIS) / (Mage) / (Grand Mage) | | Glacier Manteau | Glacier Flower Meow Power (Physical Defense) / (Caster) / (Powerful) | | Glacier Boots | Glacier Flower Meow Power (Fixed Casting) / (Magical Force) / (Spell Buster) | | Glacier Necklace | Glacier Flower Meow Power (INT) / (Spell) / (Magical Power) | | Glacier Earring | Glacier Flower Meow Power (Speed) / (Spell) / (Magical Power) | **Next Target:** {{:items:500092.png?nolink&20|}} **Dimensions Imperial Sword** * Farming maps: * Abandoned Lab Amicitia 2 * Odin Past * Mjolnir Underground * Prontera Field 6 **Riggs Gear:** {{:items:470204.png?nolink&20|}} **Moan of Corruption** boots + {{:items:460020.png?nolink&20|}} **Mad Bunny-LT** --- ==== Varmundt Death Rune Materials ==== * {{:items:480144.png?nolink&20|}} Varmundt Rune Pauldron ×1 * {{:items:450199.png?nolink&20|}} Varmundt Rune Armor ×1 * {{:items:1000643.png?nolink&20|}} Death Rune ×100 * {{:items:1000103.png?nolink&20|}} Varmeal Tickets ×600 * {{:items:1001141.png?nolink&20|}} Death Essence ×100 * {{:items:1000437.png?nolink&20|}} Armor Upgrade Stone Superior ×300 ==== TD Rune Crown Materials ==== * {{:items:1001553.png?nolink&20|}} Time Dimensions Magic Jewel ×50 * {{:items:1001552.png?nolink&20|}} Abyss Magic Jewel ×50 * {{:items:25865.png?nolink&20|}} Temperal Gemstone ×50 ---- ===== Endgame Grind ===== Next upgrades: * {{:items:450173.png?nolink&20|}} **Nebula of Spell** * {{:items:490136.png?nolink&20|}} **Star Seal of Spell** * ---- ===== Final Build and Cards ===== === Gear Setup === ^ Slot ^ Item ^ Notes / Enchants ^ | Headgear | {{:items:400530.png?nolink&20|}} Time Dimensions Rune Crown (Imperial Guard) | INT, Magic Essence | | | {{:items:18813.png?nolink&20|}} New Wave Sunglasses | | | | {{:items:420199.png?nolink&20|}} Ghost Fire | | | Armor | {{:items:450173.png?nolink&20|}} Nebula of Spell | Full Spell enchants | | Weapon | {{:items:500092.png?nolink&20|}} Dimensions Imperial Sword | | | Shield | {{:items:460020.png?nolink&20|}} Mad Bunny-LT | Magic Damage / After Cast Delay | | Garment | {{:items:480233.png?nolink&20|}} Death Rune Manteau | INT +5, Spell of Varmundt Lv3, +2nd Slot | | Boots | {{:items:470204.png?nolink&20|}} Moan of Corruption | | | Accessory | {{:items:490136.png?nolink&20|}} Star Seal of Spell | Full Spell enchants | | | {{:items:490545.png?nolink&20|}} Overdrive Rampage | | ^ Slot ^ Card ^ Notes ^ | **Headgear** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Greater Sanare Card | Use on **Top** | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Jormungandr Church Bishop Card | Use on **Middle**, combos with {{:items:300663.png?nolink&20|}} Superior Rgan Healer Card | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Deadre Card | Use on **Middle** | | **Armor** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Sealed Drake Card | | | **Weapon** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Superior Rgan Healer Card | Combos with {{:items:300664.png?nolink&20|}} Jormungandr Church Bishop Card | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Mutated White Knight Card | | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Copo Card | Only if combo with {{:items:300326.png?nolink&20|}} Icewind Card (Boots) | | **Shield** | {{:items:300142.png?nolink&20|}} Mutated Khalitzburg Card | More damage if you maintain **Prestige** | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Golden Thiefbug Card | | | **Garment** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} One Eye Dollocaris Card | Only if Garment is **+12 or higher** | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Yellow Pitaya Card | | | **Boots** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Nightmare Verit Card | | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Icewind Card | Combo with {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Copo Card | | **Accessories** | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Elite Rgan Warlock Card | | | | {{:items:4144.png?nolink&20|}} Dispol Card | | ^ Combo ^ Description ^ | {{:items:24667.png?nolink&20|}} True Gemstone Armor & {{:items:24666.png?nolink&20|}} True Gemstone Boots | **Magic build combo** for Imperial Guard | | {{:items:24665.png?nolink&20|}} Full Tempest Earring and {{:items:24665.png?nolink&20|}} Full Tempest Pendant | Excellent for **casting and MATK** | | {{:items:24737.png?nolink&20|}} Clever Weapon & {{:items:24668.png?nolink&20|}} Clever Shield | Provides **Spell damage and ACD** reduction | === Pets === {{:items:9134.png?nolink&20|}} Greater White Knight {{:items:9134.png?nolink&20|}} White Knight ---- ===== True-Endgame Stuff ===== All the above gear can be self-farmed, but to push your build further, consider: * **CoL Autumn Cape & Accessory:** Great with Nebula Armor; tough to enchant but excellent performance. Only outclassed by *Royal Geffen Cape* (Overdrive Rampage is often stronger though). * **Royal Geffen Cape:** Replace a weapon card with *Dracula*. If using *Copo*, switch it for *Dracula* and use *Nightmare Verit* on boots. * **Astrologer Boots:** Get with SPL enchants — great combo with Nebula Armor. * **Engraved Soul Purification Rune Robe:** Comparable to Nebula when paired with Chapter 1 boots and accessory. * **Dimensions Boots & Accessory:** From Chapter 1 content. Hard to get, but outstanding when combined with Engraved Rune Robe. * **Shiny Teddy Bear Card:** Best card for Holy-elemental damage (≈4b zeny). ---- ===== Final Notes ===== I created this guide after realizing how strong **Imperial Guard** was even with minimal gear. It’s a **versatile and fun class**, capable of going melee, ranged, or magic. While I haven’t tested all playstyles, I’ve enjoyed the magic path the most. I hope you also become an **Imperial Guard enthusiast** by following this guide! {{ :imperial_guard_female_gryphon1.webp |}} --- //[[admin@gemstonero.com|Syphon]] — 2025/10/02 13:34//