FORCE SHIELDER GUIDE (2024)

Stats
As always follow your growth till lvl60 then you decided whether what build you want to go..
Either Sword or Magic ...

Sword FS
Rest to Str
Int: 230
Dex: 250

Magic FS
Str: 285
Rest to Int
Dex: 235

Builds
You may already know that there are 2 builds for FS. Namely : Sword FS and Magic FS ...

First up.. Sword FS
This build is originally the build of FS. They have high defense and cool-looking lightning effect skills....
It is a very strong and capable in PvE, it can even solo most dungeons no problem... In terms of PvP, well some people says that they're weak which is not entirely true... Their attacks are as painful as Warriors or even more when it CRITS... especially Shield Splinter - 100% and can stack with your Crit dmage inc. upgrades + MB, you can pretty much take half of your opponents hp O_o.. And the defense helps a lot..

Magic FS
This build was made by the EU players and considered it to be a powerful pvp build O.o... They have mid- defense because they focus more in int not in str (which gives for defense) but they really hurt because of the crushing blow & MB buff. AoD is their best friend even though they can't move but since their range so it's not a problem....
They use mostly Cannons or lances, but honestly it's kinda boring since you'll be spamming cannons/lances all the time... In terms of PvE, their also good...

You might wonder why i didnt include the Hybrid build it's because it's not a good build >_<.. which most players say and really mean it O.o... You would rather focus on one build... whether it's sword or magic...

Skills ( It is really a must to go Dual Transcender )
Sword Skills:
-Shield Splinter lvl15
-Shield Break lvl9(best damage skill)
-Shield Explosionlvl18 (360 degrees knockdown)
-Shield Ray lvl20 (the furthest ranged sword skill)
-Storm Crush lvl20(this isn't really good because it has a very long cast time, but you can use it before you can get better skills like the first 2 above)
-Guillotine lvl15 (frontal knockdown)
-Shield Charge lvl15(this is a moving/attack skill, warps you 4 spaces up to hit the enemy)
-Earth Divide lvl15 (similar to Guillotine, but with further range and smaller radius)
-Dash lvl9
-Fadestep lvl9
-Force Kick lvl9

Magic Skills:
-Regeneration lvl4(this is a buff skill)
-Crushing Blade lvl20(this is a buff skill)
-Shield Harden lvl20(this is a buff skill)
-Heal lvl20(quite lousy, but what the hell) << lol
-Blade of Judgement lvl9 or 12(your only stun skill, essential)
-Terra Lance lvl20 (MFS)
-Fire Lance lvl20 (MFS)
-Aqua Lance lvl20 (MFS)
-Stone Cannon lvl20 (MFS)
-Fire Cannon lvl20 (MFS)
-Aqua Cannon lvl20 (MFS)
-Mortal Bane lvl20
- Shadow Shield lvl20
- Art of Defense lvl20

Upgrade Skills
SFS:
Vitality Mastery
Offensive Sense
Defense Sense
Impact Control
Absorb Damage
Sixth Sense

MFS:
Vitality Mastery
Force Control
Defense Sense
Ruling Force
Absorb Damage
Sixth Sense

Reference: CLICK HERE
Mostly from here but basically the same...

Items(basically you have to focus on crit damge inc and amp)
- 2 RoL +1/2
- Amulet of Pain (buy the ones you can wear and afford since nowadays a +3/4 are quite expensive)
+6/7 Osmium helm of Deathblow[2] full crit damge inc...
+6/7 Osmium Armor of will [2] with amp in one slot and +hp in the other
+6/7 Osmium Gloves of Amp or Destruction[2] with amp and +attack
+6/7 Osmium Boots of will[2] with amp in one slot and +hp in the other
+6/7 Osmium Blade or Katana - if you have 2 slot put crit dmage inc., there are times that there is a crit rate inc in the first slot so put crit dmge inc in the other..
+6/7 Lapiz or Topaz crystal/orb - it may be crit damge inc or amp...
+6 or higher EoF(pvp) & EoG(pve) meaning you have to have two capes....Skill Grinding tips...
I suggest go use magic skills while leveling to lvl40+. You might ask y, its because to get your buffs at magic like crushing blade. I also did this and it's effective. So when u get to lvl40+, go get yourself with full adept items then go PUNCHING!!(no weapon and no crystal just bare hands). Do this till you get Dual Master, then get yourself to Port Lux and get Force Change(Sword) if your going SFS or Force Change(Magic) if your going MFS. Either you focus first on sword or magic, get it to completer or transcender(if you can be a little patient). It is really recommended to get yourself to Dual Transcender whether if your SFS or MFS...

To skill grind faster to COMBOS!!!....
Get 3 novice sword skills(flash draw, force stab and impact stab), make them lvl9 to make it easier to combo with. This will help you gain sword skill points faster probably 5mins for 1skill point if you got premium if not might take 10mins or so.. To get lvl magic, get FC(sword to magic) then combo again with the novice sword skills...

You can also use magic novice skills if you want...

SFS combos:..(credits to xTranceryl from Ogplanet "can't get a fixed lock on the link >_<")
PvE

BoJ -> SS -> {Round Cut} -> SB

Round Cut if you're low on HP and need to leech some - it'll still work with the stun combo and you'll still only get hit once. Otherwise, go straight to Shield Break. Combo works up to 18 SS, 15 BoJ.

SB - Excellent.

You need half the distance between the 2nd line and the end of the combo bar at Shield Ray for this combo to work. At 6-11 combo, you will only need 1/4th, and at 11+, you don't need to change anything, it's auto stun-lock 90% of the time.

Boss

SS 9 -> SB -> SS 9 -> SE 20

SS 18 -> SB -> SE 19

SS 15 -> SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20 -> SR 20

SS 15 -> SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20 -> [SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20]

PvP

SS 9 -> SB -> SS 9 -> SE 20

SS 9 -> SE 20 -> SS 9 -> SB

SR 18 -> SS 9 -> SR 18

SS 18 -> SB -> SE 19

SS 15 -> SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20 -> SR 20

SS 15 -> SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20 -> [SB -> SS 15 -> SE 20]

Actually there are Two(2) subtypes of Magic FS ,the HARBINGERS and the ADEPT.

Harbingers or INT mFS prioritizes INT over STR and DEX. They concentrate on their force to overpower their enemies using their magic skills. And rely on Armorset to provide them with defense.

Adept or DEX FS prioritizes DEX over STR and INT. They believe that staying alive is more important. There are rumors that Adept FS are the ones who first converted to the Magic field.

Story from an unknown FS

Unknown to many, there were once twin brothers who became Force Shielders.
One brother chose the way of the Adept.
The other brother scoffed and told his brother that the best hybrid FS is one who maximizes STR and INT.
Their opinions conflicted and both agreed to a match in the near future to prove whose ideal is right.
After reaching to their desired gear tier, osmium armorset, the first trained in DEX while the second trained in STR and INT.
After several years of training, both brothers fought each other in Tierra Gloriosa.
To one brother’s horror, he realized that his combat capabilities were significantly inferior to his brother’s.
When they fought on equal standings, he dealt less damage, missed more often and was hit more often.
In the end, his ambition came to an end and his brother stood triumphant.
His brother looked at him and said, “Don’t worry. There are always INT and STR extract potions for you.
Come and join me in the way of the Adept”.

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