"The Dark Lord commands the battlefield with an iron will, riding the mighty Dark Horse and accompanied by the fearsome Dark Raven. Their leadership abilities make them indispensable in guild warfare. Where the Dark Lord rides, victory follows."
Table of Contents
- Class Overview
- Class Evolution Path
- Stat Point Distribution
- Dark Horse & Dark Raven
- Skills Guide
- Scepters Database
- Armor Sets
- Leveling Guide
- Castle Siege Role
Class Overview
The Dark Lord is an advanced class requiring level 250 with another character to unlock. They are the only class that can summon pets (Dark Horse mount and Dark Raven combat pet) and provide powerful party-wide Command buffs that boost the entire party's attack power.
Dark Lords receive 7 stat points per level and have a unique 5th stat: Command, which powers their party buffs.
Key Strengths:
- 7 stat points per level
- Unique Command stat for party buffs
- Dark Horse mount for speed and combat
- Dark Raven pet for automatic attacks
- Essential for Castle Siege
- Party synergy bonus with Summoner and Rage Fighter
Class Evolution Path
Dark Lord
Level 1-400
Requires Lv250 char
Pets & Command
Lord Emperor
Level 400+
3rd Class Quest
Unlocks: Master Skill Tree
Empire Lord
Level 800+
4th Class Quest
Unlocks: Skill Enhancement
Stat Point Distribution
Dark Lords receive 7 stat points per level and have 5 stats (unique Command stat):
Command Build (Support/Leader) - Best for Guild
| Command | 50-60% - Party buff power (unique to DL) |
| Energy | 20-25% - Pet damage and skill power |
| Vitality | 15-20% - Survivability as party leader |
| Strength | Equipment requirements |
Best for: Guild support, Castle Siege, party leadership
Energy Build (Pet DPS) - Best for Solo
| Energy | 60-70% - Dark Raven damage, skill damage |
| Command | 20-25% - Still useful party buff |
| Vitality | 10-15% - Basic survival |
| Strength | Equipment requirements |
Best for: Solo farming, pet damage, Fire Burst clearing
Strength Build (Melee DPS) - Damage Focus
| Strength | 50-60% - Physical scepter damage |
| Command | 25-30% - Party utility |
| Vitality | 15-20% - Frontline survival |
| Energy | Skill requirements |
Best for: Melee combat, PvP physical damage
Dark Horse & Dark Raven
Dark Horse (Mount)
The Dark Lord's exclusive mount that greatly increases movement speed.
- +Movement Speed bonus
- Enables mounted combat skills
- Earthshake skill (AoE stun)
- Requires feeding to maintain
- Can be upgraded for stats
Dark Raven (Combat Pet)
Autonomous combat pet that attacks enemies automatically.
- Damage scales with Energy
- Attacks automatically
- Can target different enemies
- Requires feeding to maintain
- Can be upgraded for damage
Skills Guide
Offensive Skills
Fire Burst
Type: AoE | Scales with: Energy | Range: Medium
Powerful AoE fire attack that damages all enemies in range. One of the best farming skills in the game. Essential for any Dark Lord build.
Force Wave
Type: Ranged | Range: Long
Ranged energy attack. Good for pulling enemies or finishing off fleeing targets.
Earthshake (Mounted)
Type: AoE Stun | Range: Self-centered
Mounted skill that stuns all enemies around you. Excellent crowd control for Castle Siege and group PvP.
Critical Damage
Type: Single Target | Range: Melee
High damage melee strike. Good for finishing blows on bosses or PvP targets.
Support Skills
Increase Critical Damage
Type: Party Buff | Scales with: Command
Increases critical damage for entire party. The signature Dark Lord buff that makes them invaluable for guilds.
Firescream
Type: Party Buff | Scales with: Command
Boosts party attack power significantly. Higher Command = stronger buff.
Scepters Database
Dark Lords exclusively use Scepters:
Progression Scepters
| Scepter | DMG | Speed | Level Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Scepter | 32-48 | 30 | 1+ |
| Great Lord Scepter | 54-72 | 30 | 100+ |
| Great Scepter of Destruction | 78-98 | 35 | 200+ |
| Soleil Scepter | 96-118 | 35 | 300+ |
End Game Scepters (Level 400+)
| Scepter | DMG | Speed | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Scepter of Archangel | 158-182 | 40 | LE |
| Exc. Bloodangel Scepter | 232-258 | 40 | LE |
| Exc. Soul Scepter | 405-432 | 45 | Empire Lord |
Armor Sets
Progression Armor Sets
| Set Name | Base DEF | Level Req | Best Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Plate Set | ~95 | 1+ | All |
| Adamantine Set | ~155 | 150+ | CMD |
| Dark Steel Set | ~225 | 300+ | All |
End-Game Armor Sets (Level 400+)
| Set Name | Base DEF | Level Req | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Set | 318 | 400 | LE |
| Bloodangel Lord Set | 438 | 500 | LE |
| Darkangel Lord Set | 698 | 700 | LE |
| Empire Lord Set | 1045 | 900 | Empire Lord |
Leveling Guide
| Level Range | Recommended Maps | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Lorencia, Noria | Get Dark Horse early. Learn Fire Burst. |
| 50-120 | Devias, Dungeon 1-2 | Fire Burst for AoE farming. Get Dark Raven. |
| 120-200 | Dungeon 3, Lost Tower 1-4 | Party with RF/Summoner for EXP bonus. |
| 200-280 | Lost Tower 5-7, Atlans | Upgrade pets. Join guild activities. |
| 280-350 | Tarkan, Blood Castle | Lead parties in events. Command buff is valuable. |
| 350-400 | Icarus, Devil Square | Prepare for 3rd Class Quest. Max Command. |
| 400+ | Kanturu, Kalima, Raklion | Master Skill Tree. Lead Castle Siege. |
Castle Siege Role
Dark Lord's Castle Siege Duties:
- Lead the charge - Use Dark Horse for mobility
- Buff the frontline - Keep Firescream and Critical Damage buff active
- Earthshake for control - Stun enemy groups at choke points
- Coordinate attacks - Dark Lords are natural party leaders
- Protect key targets - Stay with your guild's main damage dealers