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Cataphract Stats

Class and Rank Swordsman
#1

I see a lot of skill build in the forums, but it’s been quite hard to find an opinion on Stats, I’m aiming for Sword 1> Pelta 1> Hop 1> Cataphract 3 and whatever, how should I build my Stats? STR and DEX 1:1?, Should I put CON even if I want to DPS? Is DEX worth it on end game, since monsters have Crit Resistance?

Please let me know you guys think.

#2

For auto-attack oriented builds I suggest more STR.
For skill oriented builds I suggest more DEX.

But since you’re taking hoplite 1 with finestra you can lessen the dex a bit.

1:1 STR/DEX should be okay. But don’t expect to be evading many hits (esp with finestra evasion debuff)

You can get CON as high as you want. Just remember each point is a trade off from damage to survivability. Typical builds range from 40 to 80 CON (but a lot higher for PvP builds). I have a full CON cataphract though and it’s really fun to play, but more like a DPS/Tank hybrid.

#3

What is your cata class build?
What level are you now?
How does it perform in PVE and PVP solo and party wise?

#4

Same as yours
140 ish
PvE it performs pretty good solo, the cata skills are pretty strong even without STR. But I have to use a 2h spear otherwise my dmg can be really bad. I guess the 1h spear / arde dagger combo could work but I don’t have one. Have a shield in my alt-weapon slot just to cast swash buckling and aggro mobs in dungeons.

Ironically I feel I take less damage by jumping around than by holding C block. Especially if there are some magic casters among the mobs. The secret is to jump in opposite directions constantly (jump left, jump right, jump left, etc) then mobs miss you because you jump to their back (even spell casters miss when you jump behind them) but you’re not really moving too much around so the mobs don’t spread enough to make it hard for your party to deal their DPS. Also while jumping you can do basic attacks (though without any STR they are pretty laughable)

Havent tried PvP much aside from dueling my friends but it’s obvious that I miss most if not all my attacks (I didn’t raise a single point into DEX). If you want to PvP I’d recommend you increase your DEX at least a bit and get the rest of your accuracy from hat enchants / gems, etc. Maybe something like 2:1 CON/DEX could work but tbh i’m not sure.

In PvE I don’t really have any issues hitting mobs even with zero points spent into DEX. Just make sure to keep your gloves constantly updated (buying new ones as soon as you hit minimum req level).

I’m not sure how this build will peform in 200+ content but I can always work as a tank (since I’m full CON anyways) for the party.

As a cataphract it’s pretty fun to “taxi” my friends (aka duel them and use impaler + trot to move them around the map quickly). My impaler is only level 1 for that “utility”, though.

#5

That seems interesting, can you post your build so I can have a look at it? Thanks!

I got an Arde Dagger, I was thinking on using it and put 2 Crit Rate gems on my main weapon, what do you think?

#6

Could probably work. Esp because I think swash buckling works with spear + dagger therefore you won’t even need to switch to shield.

Here’s what I took for skills:
Swordman: 5 Bash, 5 Gung Ho, 5 Pain Barrier

  • Note: You can keep bash 3 just for the knockdown but eh… There’s nothing better to get anyways.

Peltasta: Swash Buckling 5, Umbro Blow 5, Rim Blow 4, Guardian 1

  • Note: You don’t need Guardian 1, but Rim Blow is also plain awful and you can leave it at level 4 without any consequence. I took Guardian 1 because of +18% evasion attribute but it’s pretty pointless in a no-dex build plus finestra debuffing your evasion pretty hard lol.

Hoplite: 5 Finestra, 5 Stabbing, 5 Syncho Thrust

  • Note: You might want to switch Syncho Thrust with Pierce if you use 2h or spear + dagger, I took it because at the time I wasn’t sure if i’d be going 1h spear + shield or not. I consider Syncho Thrust better if you do use a shield but Pierce can be used with any weapon.

Cata C1: Earth Wave 5, Trot 5

  • Note: I took trot at cata C1 but I think it would’ve been better saving up those points till C2 to max Earth Wave and Doom Spike asap.

Cata C2: Earth Wave 10, Doom Spike 5, Trot 10, Impaler 1

  • Note: Didn’t max everything yet but that’s the planned build

Cata C3: Earth Wave 15, Doom Spike 10, Trot 14, Impaler 1, Rush 5

  • Note: You can completely ditch Impaler and get that Trot maxed seeing it’s not really that useful on most situations. Or take out a point from Doom Spike to Impaler instead.
#7

What do you think about Concetrate? Is it not worth to put the atribute on Lv. 50 and get the 111+ additional damage?

All Sword, Hop and Cata skills are usable with 1H Spear and Dagger, for Pelta, only Swash Buckling and Guardian, Umbro Blow and Rim Blow require a Shield, since I have no intention of using a Shield, would it not be more usefull to leave it at 2/3 and max Guardian?

#8

Honestly what kills concentrate for me is the amount of hits count. At swordman C1 it feels like it wears off too fast and even the 100+ damage doesn’t quite make up for it.

In my opinion Rim Blow and Umbro Blow damages are both quite lacking (if you don’t take more than Peltasta C1 ofc) but maxing or not maxing guardian doesn’t make much of a difference either. The higher defense won’t really be noticeable in higher level content and losing on physical atk for a build that’s already not the best with dealing damage can be tough.

But ofc you can do whatever you prefer, honestly I don’t see a big impact in those choices. It would be a quite big impact if you chose, for example, to take peltasta C1 and not take swash buckling at all.

#9

what about if i choose pvp oriented build? sword c2 hoplite c1 cata c3 dragoon c1? what stats should i go? im currently using str con dex 3:1:1