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dps paladin lost ark
In Lost Ark, the DPS Paladin (officially called the Paladin class) is a hybrid support/DPS specialization of the Holy Knight advanced class. While Paladins are primarily known as support (due to their strong shields, heals, and buffs), they can also be built for damage (DPS) by focusing on specific engravings, stats, and skills. DPS Paladin Build Overview Stats Priority Crit (Primary) Boosts burst damage, especially with Holy Explosion and other high-damage skills. Swiftness (Secondary) Improves cooldown reduction and attack speed for smoother rotations. (Optional: Some players mix in Specialization for higher identity skill damage.) Key Engravings (DPS Focus) Judgment (Mandatory) Transforms your identity meter into a DPS mode (Holy Sword) instead of the usual support buff (Blessed Aura). Grudge +20% damage (but take +20% damage). Cursed Doll +16% attack power (but -25% healing). Keen Blunt Weapon High crit synergy (if crit is high). Raid Captain If using high Swiftness. Adrenaline Stackable crit rate. Best DPS Skills & Tripods Skill Key Tripods Purpose Holy Explosion Quick Prep, Holy Area, Final Blow High burst damage. Executors Sword Weak Point Detection, Executor Strong single-target DPS. Holy Sword Lights Vestige, Punishment High stagger & burst. Wrath of God Quick Prep, Wide Attack AoE damage. Punishment Final Blow, Light Explosion Strong single-target. Flash Thrust Quick Prep, Piercing Light Mobility & filler DPS. Identity Skill (DPS Mode) Holy Sword (Judgment Mode) Instead of Blessed Aura, you enter a DPS stance where your skills deal extra holy damage. Best used during burst phases (e.g., boss stagger/destruction checks). Rotation (Basic DPS Combo) Holy Explosion (Big burst) Executors Sword (Single-target nuke) Holy Sword (Stagger + DPS) Wrath of God (AoE filler) Flash Thrust (Mobility + filler) Activate Holy Sword (Judgment) when meter is full. Pros & Cons of DPS Paladin Good burst damage (especially with Judgment). Still has some utility (shields, cleanse, weak point). Tanky compared to other DPS classes. Lower DPS than pure DPS classes (e.g., Sorc, Deathblade). Party expectations (Many expect Paladins to be full support). Reliant on Judgment engraving (mandatory for DPS). Is DPS Paladin Viable? Yes, but its not meta for endgame raids (most groups prefer support Paladin). Best for solo content (Chaos Dungeons, Tower, Cube) or fun off-meta builds. If you want high DPS, consider another class (e.g., Berserker, Gunslinger). Would you like a more detailed gear setup (gems, cards, etc.)?
In Lost Ark, the DPS Paladin (officially called the Paladin class) is a hybrid support/DPS specialization of the Holy Kn...
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