Paladin

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Class Data
Class line	Knight ⇢ Sentinel ⇢ Holy Saber ⇢ Spartan ⇢ Paladin
Description	The best tools for defending allies: a sturdy shield and holy armor inherited from a predecessor.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	Spartan Master Lvl 30 Cavalier Master Lvl 30 CP ×10,000 Protector's VowClear the quest A Proud Guardian Rewards Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 18 Quest: A Proud Guardian.
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 HP +1000   Total: HP +4000 DEF +40% Debuff Resistance +30% Lvl 5 DEF +30% Lvl 10  HP +1000 Lvl 15 Debuff Resistance +30% Lvl 20 HP +2000 DEF +10%
Completion Bonuses	Boost to DEF for classes not row V +5%
Release date	2022-03-24	Other sites	Gamewith
Support Skills
Best Offense Is A Good Defense	Cap damage taken at 10,000. Boost to attack specs based on number of shields.
Holy Knight's Pride	Start battle with Undying (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite.

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Elemental Phalanx	All allies gain 80% superior elemental DMG Cut80% Fire CutFire DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Fire Damage Cut. 80% Water CutWater DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Water Damage Cut. 80% Earth CutEarth DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Earth Damage Cut. 80% Wind CutWind DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Wind Damage Cut. 80% Light CutLight DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Light Damage Cut. 80% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Dark Damage Cut. and superior Elemental SwitchFire SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into fire DMG Duration: 1 turn Water SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into water DMG Duration: 1 turn Earth SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into earth DMG Duration: 1 turn Wind SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into wind DMG Duration: 1 turn Light SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into light DMG Duration: 1 turn Dark SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into dark DMG Duration: 1 turn . All other parties gain 80% DMG CutTaking 80% less DMG Strength: 80%Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!.	5T	1T	No	1

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Noblesse Proteger	Gain Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn and Shield (10000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: Indefinite.	6T	1T	50
	Boosted Resistance	All allies gain 200% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 200%Duration: 5 turns and Dispel CancelEffects that remove buffs will be nullified Duration: 5 turns.	10T	5T	40
	Sacred Protection	All allies gain DMG Mitigation (10000)DMG taken is lowered by a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: 1 turn .	6T	1T	30

Gameplay Notes

Shields

This section is about the Paladin gear. For the status effect, see Shield.

The Paladin class uses a shield in battle. Shields grant a minor stat boost to the Main Character depending on the shield equipped.

• You can equip a shield by tapping on the Shield button on the Party screen while in the Paladin class.
• Only one type of shield can be equipped at a time.
• If more than one of the same type of shield is obtained as loot, the excess shield will be automatically sold for rupies.
• Shields can still be obtained as loot even if Paladin has not yet been unlocked.

Icon	Name	Effect	Obtained From:	Release Date
	Round Shield	HP +50	Crafted: Affinity Seed ×40 Blood Amber ×20	2022-03-24
	Buckler	Dodge Rate +1%	Crafted: Dydroit Stone ×40 Iron Cluster ×20	2022-03-24
	Knight Shield	DEF +1%	Default	2022-03-24
	Scutum	DEF +3%	Default	2022-03-24
	Mythril Shield	HP +75	Crafted: Steel Liquid ×40 Gray Sandstone ×20 Rusty Eave ×10	2022-03-24
	Holy Shield	Dark Resistance +3%	Default	2022-03-24
	Tiamat Shield	Wind ATK +5%	Possible drop: Tiamat Omega Extreme (Raid) Tiamat Omega Impossible (Raid)	2022-08-24
	Rose Crystal Shield	Superior Element Resistance +5%	Possible drop: Rose Queen (Raid)	2023-01-25
	Spartan Shield	DEF +5%	Default	2022-03-24
	Malice Adarga	ATK +5%	Possible drop: Tiamat Malice (Raid) Leviathan Malice (Raid) Luminiera Malice (Raid)	2022-03-24
	Archangel's Shield	HP +100	Possible drop: The Four Primarchs	2022-03-24
	Colossus Wall	Fire ATK +5%	Possible drop: Colossus Omega (Raid) Colossus Omega Impossible (Raid)	2022-03-24
	Bahamut Shield	C.A. DMG +5%	Possible drop: Wings of Terror Wings of Terror (Impossible)	2022-03-24
	Soul of Oneness	Fire and Water DEF +5%	Crafted: Twin Elements Anima ×100 Twin Elements Omega Anima ×10 Possible drop: Twin Elements Showdown	2022-08-24
	Eutr Nogadr Ldeysh	Debuff Resistance +10%	Possible drop: Lindwurm (Raid)	2022-08-24
	Hero's Shield	DEF +10%	Crafted: Gilgamesh Anima ×150 Possible drop: Gilgamesh Showdown	2022-08-24
	Shield of Lamentation	N.A. DMG +3%	Possible drop: Grand Order (Raid) Grand Order Impossible (Raid)	2022-08-24
	Huanglong Shield	Light ATK +5%	Possible drop: Huanglong (Raid) Huanglong and Qilin (Raid)	2023-01-25
	Qilin Shield	Dark ATK +5%	Possible drop: Qilin (Raid) Huanglong and Qilin (Raid)	2023-01-25
	Nibelung Mauer	Water Resistance +7%	Possible drop: Godsworn Alexiel (Raid)	2023-01-25
	Obelisk	Charge Bar Gain +5%	Possible drop: Ennead Raids	2023-01-25

Best Offense Is A Good Defense

• The cap to damage taken is applied after all other forms of damage reduction. For example, consider a special attack which deals 9,999,999 Dark damage to all allies:
  • If 95% DMG CutTaking 95% less DMG
    Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! is in effect, the damage is reduced to 49,999 before being reduced to 10,000 by this support skill.
  • If ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    is in effect, the special attack first subtracts the damage absorbed by the shield, before being reduced to 10,000.
  • Additionally, if a form of Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies
    (Includes all-ally attacks)
    is in effect, the damage is first reduced to 10,000, then the character takes all four attacks for a total of 40000.
• Boost to attack specs based on number of shields obtained.
  • 5% ATKNormal modifier Up (Max: 80%Current confirmed maximum with 16 shields)
  • 10% DA Up (Max: 100%Current confirmed maximum with 16 shields)
  • 5% TA Up (Max: 80%Current confirmed maximum with 16 shields)
• The current maximum number of shields is 21.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2023-01-11)

Assessment

This section contains subjective remarks about this class. Relevancy of information and recommended weapons can quickly change over time. Use substantial discretion before heavily investing resources.

Overview

Paladin is a defense-oriented class, having many skills that are designed to be more useful in high difficulty raids. It is also currently the only class that utilizes Shields. Paladin is often utilized in defensive Full Auto setups or for endgame content.

Skill Overview

Class Skill

Skill	Priority	Comments
Elemental PhalanxAll allies gain 80% superior elemental DMG Cut80% Fire CutFire DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Fire Damage Cut. 80% Water CutWater DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Water Damage Cut. 80% Earth CutEarth DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Earth Damage Cut. 80% Wind CutWind DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Wind Damage Cut. 80% Light CutLight DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Light Damage Cut. 80% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 80% Duration: 1 turn Dark Damage Cut. and superior Elemental SwitchFire SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into fire DMG Duration: 1 turn Water SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into water DMG Duration: 1 turn Earth SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into earth DMG Duration: 1 turn Wind SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into wind DMG Duration: 1 turn Light SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into light DMG Duration: 1 turn Dark SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into dark DMG Duration: 1 turn . All other parties gain 80% DMG CutTaking 80% less DMG Strength: 80%Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!.	Default	A mechanically powerful skill that can be combined with other skills or summons to fully nullify incoming damage. (See Damage Cut for more details) A strict upgrade over its Row IV counterpart:  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn . At level 30: All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn .. Due to the elemental switch, this skill does work in raids where DMG Cut NullifiedNullifies 'all elemental DMG cut' (Can't be removed) exists. Notable examples include Beelzebub (Raid) and Belial (Raid).

Extended Mastery

Skill	Priority	Comments
Noblesse ProtegerGain Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn and Shield (10000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: Indefinite.	High	Can be used in conjunction with  Sacred ProtectionAll allies gain DMG Mitigation (10000)DMG taken is lowered by a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: 1 turn . to fully nullify incoming damage for the party.
Boosted ResistanceAll allies gain 200% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 200%Duration: 5 turns and Dispel CancelEffects that remove buffs will be nullified Duration: 5 turns.	Medium	A situationally useful defensive buff that can protect your team from debuffs and Dispel effects.
Sacred ProtectionAll allies gain DMG Mitigation (10000)DMG taken is lowered by a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: 1 turn .	High	A defensive skill that can help deal with powerful enemy attacks. Can be used in conjunction with  Noblesse ProtegerGain Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn and Shield (10000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: Indefinite. to fully nullify incoming damage for the party.

Notable Main Weapon Options

Below is a curated list of weapons which work well as main weapons. This list is not exhaustive and does not include every useful option, instead specifically including weapons that have a charge attack effect or main weapon exclusive skills that synergize with how the class tends to be utilized.

Feel free to explore and experiment with weapons available to you.

For practical examples, refer to the Basic Grids or Advanced Grids pages, which showcase these weapons and others in action.

Farmable Options

Weapon	Element	Source	Charge Attack	Comments
Sword of Valorblaze	01	Weapon Series: Seraphic Weapons	Arkhangelsky SoborMassive Fire damage to a foe. All allies gain 20% Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and 20% Wind DMG LoweredWind DMG is lowered Strength: 20%Duration: 3.5 turnsWind DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut. Reduces Wind damage taken on a multiplier separate from Damage Cuts.Applied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining..	An accessible option if lacking other better weapons. This weapon is not recommended if fighting non-wind element foes such as Lucilius (Raid).
Fateless	02	Treasure Trade: Astral Weapons	Frigid StingMassive Water damage to a foe. Remove 1 buff. After 4★: All allies also gain 15% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining..	Provides a Dispel and teamwide 15% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. on C.A.
Exo Kshathra	03	Event: Exo Vohu Manah Crucible	Atas Ma'daniMassive Earth damage to a foe. Remove 1 debuff from all allies. After 4★: Also inflict 50% Accuracy LoweredAttacks and special attacks have a chance to miss Strength: 50%Duration: 1.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining..	Attack Awakening is preferred for main weapon purposes due to its strong stat boosts and passive buffs. Provides 20% Bonus DMG effect to MC when not debuffed. Removes one debuff on C.A.
Last Sahrivar	03	Special Quest: Xeno Vohu Manah Clash	Atar450%Massive Earth damage to a foe. Gain 20% Earth ATK UpEarth ATK is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.. All allies gain Water SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into water DMG Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.. After 5★: Damage increased to 550%. Buff increased to 25% Earth ATK UpEarth ATK is boosted Strength: 25%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and now affects all allies.	MC gains Adjudicator's RevelationDMG dealt is supplemented upon taking DMG (Stacks up to 5 times / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite (Stackable) upon taking damage. Water SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into water DMG Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. can offer extra defence against powerful foes that deal multi-element damage.
Dark Opus (Wind)	04	Treasure Trade: Dark Opus Weapons	Apocalyptic SquallMassive Wind damage to a foe. / All allies gain Typhoon CrestWind magic is amplified (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. Additional effect based on the pendulum.	Provides sustain on C.A. when equipped with Pendulum of StrengthOn charge attack: Restore all allies' HP (Healing cap: 1500). or Chain of RestorationOn charge attack: All allies gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: 10% of max HP (Healing cap: 1500)Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining... Other Pendulums or Chains provide different effects on C.A. See #Guiding Gospel for more info.
True Conviction Flashspear	04	Special Quest: Xeno Sagittarius Clash	Astra Horizon II450%Massive Wind damage to a foe. Remove 1 buff. Absorb mode bar to gain up to Charged +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%Unaffected by charge bar gain effects. After 5★: Damage increased to 550%. Now removes 2 buffs and can gain up to Charged +30%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 30% Strength: 30%Unaffected by charge bar gain effects.	Can dispel up to two times on C.A. which can be situationally useful.
Dark Opus (Light)	05	Treasure Trade: Dark Opus Weapons	Apocalyptic MessiahMassive Light damage to a foe. / All allies gain Aurora CrestLight magic is amplified (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. Additional effect based on the pendulum.	Provides sustain on C.A. when equipped with Pendulum of StrengthOn charge attack: Restore all allies' HP (Healing cap: 1500). or Chain of RestorationOn charge attack: All allies gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: 10% of max HP (Healing cap: 1500)Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining... Other Pendulums or Chains provide different effects on C.A. See #Guiding Gospel for more info.

Premium Draw Options

	WARNING! Players should not uncap weapons in this list using Damscus Ingots, Gold Bricks or duplicates until they reach a point in their progression to fully understand their value.

Weapon	Element	Source	Charge Attack	Comments
Galilei's Insight	02	Flash Gala	Tyros WonderMassive Water damage to a foe. Gain Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite. After 4★: Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. now affects all allies. Also remove 1 debuff from all allies.	Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite provide valuable sustain in harder content. Removes one debuff on C.A.
Claíomh Solais Díon	04	Flash Gala	Shamed Be Whoever Bears EvilMassive Wind damage to a foe. Gain Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite. After 4★: Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. now affects all allies. Also remove 1 debuff from all allies.	Even at 0★, this weapon provides very strong weapon skills provided you meet its requirement. Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite provide valuable sustain in harder content. Removes one debuff on C.A.
Skeletal Eclipse	06	Premium Gala	Calamitous RainMassive Dark damage to a foe. Inflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds on all foes. After 4★: Also inflict DelayReduce a foe's charge diamonds by 1 on all foes.	Inflicts DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1 on C.A. which can be useful in harder content.