Presence Encomiast: Crusader Guide GFE

First off,,,
Let's talk about "WHY" would you want to make an Intelligence type Fighter like Crusader,,,
Let me list down some PRO's and CON's,,,

PRO's :
- Crusaders learn some nice M.atk based skills. AOE skill Thundering Death like Rain Down Lightning with stunt,,, (rawr all lightning hit u)
- Since Crusaders come from fighter class,,, They have high HP gain per level and decent base defense...(well to sum it up you won't be squishy)
- You will be wearing Heavy armors, yep! More tankin power and beefin up! - *cough* HICK set *cough*
- Using Staff/one handed more M.attack less P.DEFF
- and another nice thing to add...magic skills don't MISS, I'm sure y'all know that... :)

CON's : (I don't want to put these but, I have to...)
- Basically, the only downside to this build is that you will have a whole lot less magic attack than MAGES...

So anyhow, if you still wanna make an INT type Crusader...read on!

JOB PATHS:

First, this guide is mainly for ELVES, basically for the skills nature's shield/mind (which increases DEF/MDEF respectively). Although HUMANS can also take this job...I prefer ELVES coz i like pointy ears and more deffesive both Physical DEFF or Magical DEFF.

I've listed 2 paths you could take. First is the MAIN path, and second is an ALTERNATIVE path for easier leveling/grinding.

MAIN path:

Guard>>Infantryman>>Phalanx>>Crusader

This is the PURE, bloody, and grueling PATH to an INT type Crusader (with this path u wont be needing reskills) - if you're like me and don't like PVP much, this is the path for you!

You'll be going full INT with this one...(or if you feel too quickly reduced blood, feel free to go full VIT)
- Guard : Get guard for Blunt shield, and early levels of HAE. Since rates are high, you wont be dwelling too long on this job so save up SP for the next. :)
- Infantryman : You will get some new skills, namely, Holy Avenger (INT based AOE, but eats up your HP per cast...) and Holy Strike (INT based, single target skill) You also get Heal, to compensate for using Holy Avenger.
- Phalanx : Phalanx is just an upgrade of Infantryman, but you'll be gettin an Invulnerable skill (useful when ure gettin pounded and need to Heal some HP)
- Crusader : Well...if you've read from the TOP, this is self-explanatory :)

For passives, I don't think the other jobs offer job passives that would be useful for this build so I left them out.

ALTERNATIVE PATH:

This path is for those who would want some more PVP skills with their Crus.

Guard>>(Swordsman)>>Phalanx>>Crusader OR
Warrior>>(Swordsman)>>Phalanx>>Crusader

Take 1st alternate if you want to stick to using 1H/shields, take 2nd alternate if you want to use 2H weapons...go FULL VIT or FULL STR for either then restat/reskill at Crusader job.

So, why go Swordsman? Well, the only reason why is coz of the sleep skill they get (Spirit Sword) for PVP/GW, and if you choose this path, you don't need to go pure INT/VIT, you could be a STR/VIT fighter before 105, then reskill/restat after changing to a Crusader...

*this one is more grind friendly and u wont need much DDs to reach 105

Now, onto the skill build...
SKILLS:

Fighter:
Boost sword [lvl1]
Enhanced Hp[MAX]
Hmm...you could get to lvl 20 fairly easy, so boost sword is enuff...

Guard:
Blessing Guard - [MAX] DEF buffs yummy...
Enhanced HP - [MAX] increases ur HP...
Blunt Shield - [Optional] - you could max this for max stun duration/proc chance though :)
Blood leak - [Optional] - since u will get Heal from Infantryman/Phalanx, this skill will be less useful at higher levels
Heavy Armor Expertise - [MAX]
Bloody Sky [Optional] - if you feel you need some more attack skills feel free to get this (this is an AOE, BTW)
Strike Attack [Optional] - same reason as above (nice for 1v1 PVE)
*No SHIELD training please...I don't think block rate works here so, :)

Infantryman:
[[Buff]Shield] - [MAX] - solo/parties buff more Vit and P.Deff
Enhanced HP - [MAX]
Blunt Shield - [Optional] - same from guard
Blood leak - [Optional] - as stated above...still optional
Heavy Armor Expertise - [MAX]
Blessing guard [MAX]
Attract Circle [MAX - your main luring skill...MAX this for major tanking or just level 1 if you dont intend to tank for people :(
Holy Strike - [MAX] now u get some damage skills, max this :)
Holy Avenger - [MAX] your first AOE (well, 2nd if you learnt bloody sky from guard...)
*just a note on Holy Avenger, you will notice your HP drop every time you cast this so keep an eye on ur HP bar :)
Heal - [MAX] Get this to compensate for Avenger's HP loss, and to save ur buddy from dieing!
Troopership - [MAX] - another DEF passive
Shield barrier - [Optional] - this skill is a lifesaver when in danger from too much mobbing :)

Phalanx:Mace protection - [optional but max it if you use mace like Athena :)]
Enhanced HP - [MAX]
Blood leak - [Optional] - as stated above...still optional
Blunt shield [Optional] - or max for a 94% chance for a 7second stun
Heavy Armor Expertise - [MAX]
Holy Strike - [MAX] - max this or just get lvl 16 for cooldown and mana consumption
Holy Avenger - [MAX] - or just 16 for cooldown and lesser HP loss
Heal - [MAX] with this maxed out , you could Heal up to 500 to 600 HP with a Wizzy Wand
Troopership - [MAX]
Shield barrier - [Optional] - still optional
Attract circle [MAX] - same reasons from Infantryman :)
Blessing guard [MAX] - :)
Invulnerable [Optional] - only 1 click (RAWWRRGGHH! OMGWTFBBQ I'm SUPERMAN) no damage hit me, for 8 second only tho! :)
Relaxation [MAX] - passive HP regen increase

Crusader:
Tundering Death - [MAX] - AOE with stuns, yeah!
Solid Weapon - [Optional] - this buff is good when partying with Rogues/Fighters since it will increase their P.atk by 21% at lvl 4

Lord:
Encouragement Shield - [MAX] - AOE stunt
Spell Craft - [MAX] - more m.attack more fun, passive at lvl 20 making boost ur 20% M.attack rawr,,,
Solid Weapon - [Optional] - this buff is good when partying with Rogues/Fighters since it will increase their P.atk by 25% at lvl 5

Places for lvling:
1-15 Gate Of Alker
15-25 Zakandia
25-30 Tarintus (no exp loss till lvl 10 and by lvl 10 u can kill w/o dieing)
30-40 Moon Blind Swamp
40-50 Way to Howling Ravine
50-60 Mont Blanc Port
60-70 Dryed Gazell Falls
70-75 Lair of Kierra
75-85 Valley of Fairy (Kentauros have nice exp)
85-90 Valley of Fairy (Fairy Queen gives 12% and her mini spawns give 6% each)
90-95 Ghost Tree Swamp Southwest corner
95-115 Nera Harbor (Slow and painful lvling here but it is worth it in the end)
115-120 Grave Of Knights ( Tombstone, Flaccid Footman, Fighter in the Wind) ground keeper quarters
120-130 Grave Of Knights ( Nightmare, Ghost Knight, Ghost Esquire, Austere Grand Master) Southwest corner
130-140 Disorted Crack ( Little Warrior) until "REBORN"

Reborn Ticket
Great Garden lvl 135 Guardian of the HELL northwest corner

Common Questions asked:

Q. Where do I find the people to job change classes?

A.

Guard - Wiff (Alker Harbor)
Infantryman - Wiff (Alker Harbor)
Phalanx - Wiff (Alker Harbor)
Crusader - Cindamook (Nera Village)
Lord - gf.fe-games.com ( u must lvl 135)

Q. What kind of Heavy armor should I wear at 105?

A. At level 105 I suggest you either buy the Holy Iron Chain Knight's armor set or try to craft a 105 set with highest vit.

Q. Where can I farm Holy Iron Chain Knight's armor set?

A.

Holy Iron Chain Knight's Plate Armor (Need Sketch)
Holy Iron Chain Knight's Power Gauntlet (Rose Hair and Maggot Paul) - Huge Garden
Holy Iron Chain Knight's Plate Boots (Mantis) - Huge Garden
Why? Because you have to craft it by requiring a sketch.

Q. Where can I require the sketch for the Holy Iron Chain Knight's Plate Armor Sketch?

A. The sketch is dropped by the following mobs:

Flaccid Footman - Grave of Knights
Trentree - Grave of Knights
Tombstone - Grave of Knights
Austere Grand Master - Grave of Knights
Q. What weapons and Armor should I use?
Weapons

A. Wizardly Wand

Dryed Gazelle Fall - Red Chest Mimic / Blue Chest Mimic

B. [G]Athena's Mitril Hammer / [G]Power of the Lotus