— CABAL 2 – FORCE SHIELDER OVERVIEW/TUTORIAL —
Note: This guide is based on the Korean launch version of the game, which provides content up until level 40. The skill names and descriptions are fictional until an official translation is provided. The information reflected in this guide may not be 100% accurate, and is subject to change as the game is updated.
Class name: Force Shielder
Gender: Male
Role: Tank
Armor type: Armor (heavy)
Weapon type: Sword + Shield
Difficulty: 2/5 Stars
Stats:
Official description:
They form the majority of the Royal Guards and Imperial Army in the Main Continent. They have added the Force to their combat skills, enabling them to command other members on the front lines of the battlefield. They carry a gigantic shield that’s so heavy, normal people can’t even lift it, and use it to protect themselves and other team members. They also have great sword fighting skills, making them a subject of envy to many Force trainees.
Introduction:
The Force Shielder is the tank class in CABAL 2. Its damage is weaker compared to the rest of the classes, however it makes up by having tons of Defense. Force Shielder is quite easy to play solo, being able to handle most of the content with ease, but when tanking for groups in dungeons you do have to know how to keep the agro away from the group. Priests tend to draw agro very easily, and once they do they die in a few hits, which potentially could mean a wipe and a failed dungeon. You are the tank, it’s your job to protect him/her, and everyone else in the group. In solo play, the killing speed is slow, due to its reduced damage, so Force Shielders take a bit longer to level up than other classes. You can however handle a lot of situations that other classes couldn’t, like pulling more monsters at once, soloing elites etc. It all takes a bit longer, but is worth it in the end. Force Shielder has some important skills to keep its defense and extend his life as well. It also has 2 trigger buffs, which activate under certain conditions and are needed to use certain skills. I will refer to the first as Shield Counter, and the second as Shield Counter (Red). Shield Counter seems to activate randomly after attacking and lasts for 10 sec, certain skills have a higher rate to activate it. Shield Counter (red) activates upon blocking and lasts 3 sec. If you like a slower but safe character to have an easy start with – the Force Shielder is an excellent choice.
They are very easy to learn, and capable of doing nearly everything, even solo bosses and elites without much problems. The rest of the content wasn’t very challenging either.
-Skills-
Attack Skills:
Normal attack
Available from level 1. No upgrades.
Description: Standard, low-damage sword attack.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 0 || Damage: Low || Cooldown: 0
Effect: None
Tremor Slash
Available from level 1. No Upgrades
Description: Slash the ground beneath you, throwing rocks at the enemy.
Type: Melee || Long range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: x || Damage: Low || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: None
Diagonal Slice
Available from level 1. Upgrades at 11, 23, 35…
Description: Slice diagonally, cutting your enemy.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 15 at lv 3|| Damage: Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 1 – Starter [Diagonal Slice -> Shield Smash -> Wide Cut -> Judgement Cut]
Effect: None
Shield Smash
Available from level 1. Upgrades at 14, 17, 38.
Description: Strike your enemy with your heavy shield.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 25 at lv 3 || Damage: Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 2 [Diagonal Slice -> Shield Smash -> Wide Cut -> Judgement Cut]
Effect: None
Wide Cut
Available from level 10. Upgrades at 22, 36.
Description: Slash in a full circle around you.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 22 at lv 2 || Damage: Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 3 [Diagonal Slice -> Shield Smash -> Wide Cut -> Judgement Cut]
Effect: None
Judgement Cut
Available from level 34. No upgrades.
Description: Cut the enemy with wrath of heavens.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 45 || Damage: High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 4 [Diagonal Slice -> Shield Smash -> Wide Cut -> Judgement Cut]
Effect: None.
Smack!
Available from level 3. Upgrades at 16, 29, …
Description: Hit the enemy with your shield unexpectedly.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 17 at Lv 3 || Damage: Low-Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: Stuns the opponent for a short time.
Armored Charge
Available from level 5. Upgrades at 17, 28, 40.
Description: Charge at the enemy with a smash attack.
Type: Melee || Long range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 19 || Damage: Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 1 – Starter [Armored Charge -> Armored Drop -> ???]
Effect: Stuns the opponent for a short time.
Armored Drop
Available from level 38. Upgrades at …
Description: Drops with the speed of light upon the enemy causing severe damage.
Type: Melee || Long range || AoE || Instant || MP cost: 48 || Damage: Medium-High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 2 – [Armored Charge -> Armored Drop -> ???]
Effect: None.
Puncture
Available from level 5. Upgrades at 17, 24, 40.
Description: Stab the enemy right to the heart.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 19 at Lv 3|| Damage: Medium || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: Requires 1 Shield Counter.
Undercut
Available from level 12. Upgrades at 26, 39.
Description: A low cut that sweeps the legs of the enemy.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 31 at Lv 2|| Damage: High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 1 – Starter [Undercut -> ???]
Effect: Requires 1 Shield Counter (Red).
Round Cut
Available from level 13. Upgrades at 25, 37.
Description: A 360 degree cut.
Type: Melee || Close range || Multiple targets || Instant || MP cost: 25 at Lv 2 || Damage: High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 1 – Starter [Round Cut -> Typhoon Cut -> ???]
Effect: None.
Typhoon Cut
Available from level 15. Upgrades at 29, …
Description: Create a storm by quickly slashing your sword.
Type: Melee || Close range || Multiple targets || Instant || MP cost: 31 || Damage: High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 2 [Round Cut -> Typhoon Cut -> ???]
Effect: None.
Solar Leash
Available from level 17. No Upgrades.
Description: Pull the enemy towards yourself using the Force.
Type: Melee || Long range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 18 || Damage: Low || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: Pulls your opponent to you.
Charged Shield
Available from level 20. Upgrades at 35, …
Description: Magically imbue your shield and strike at the foe.
Type: Melee || Close range || Multiple targets || Instant || MP cost: 26 || Damage: High || Cooldown: x
Chain: Chain skill 1 – Starter [Charged Shield -> ???]
Effect: Requires Shield Counter (Red).
Chain Strike
Available from level 29. No Upgrades
Description: Strike to foe and magically chain them to the ground.
Type: Melee || Close range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 60 || Damage: Low || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: Slows the enemy’s movement speed.
Buffs:
Aura Barrier
Available from level 7. Upgrades at 20, 28, …
Description: Protective Forces surround the group.
Applies to all group members || Instant || MP cost: x || Duration: 60 min || Cooldown: x
Effect: Increases Defense. Does not stack with Thorns.
Thorns
Available from level 19. Upgrades at 32, …
Description: Offensive Forces surround the group.
Applies to all group members || Instant || MP cost: x || Duration: 60 min || Cooldown: x
Effect: Increases Attack. Does not stack with Aura Barrier.
Roar of Courage
Available from level 32. No Upgrades
Description: Boosts the user’s strength.
Self buff|| Instant || MP cost: 100 || Duration: 30 sec || Cooldown: x
Effect: Improves your damage for a certain time.
Blessing of Might
Available from level 33. No Upgrades
Description: Reduces the level of risk of the target.
Self buff|| Instant || MP cost: 240 || Duration: 10 sec || Cooldown: x
Effect: Decreases the incoming damage on you.
Utility skills:
Dash
Available from level 7. No upgrades.
Description: Quickly leap into the distance.
Instant || MP cost: 0 || Cooldown: x
Effect: Dashes a few steps forward.
Battle Restoration
Available from level 8. Upgrades at 24, 35…
Description: Use magical energies to restore life energy.
Type: Magic || Long range || Single target || Instant || MP cost: 61 at Lv 2|| Damage: x || Cooldown: x
Chain: None
Effect: Heals yourself for a small amount. Requires 1 Shield Force.
Provoke
Available from level 9. No Upgrades
Description: Provokes the enemy to attack.
Instant || MP cost: 30 || Long range || Damage: Low || Cooldown: x
Effect: Increases agro with target.
Solar Barrier
Available from level 10. No Upgrades.
Description: Form a strong protective barrier around you.
Instant || MP cost: 30 || Duration: 10 sec || Cooldown: x
Effect: Drastically raises defense for a short amount of time.
Bestial Fury
Available from level 21. No Upgrades.
Description: Provoke all nearby monsters to attack.
Instant || MP cost: 30 || Cooldown: x
Effect: Raises agro on surrounding monsters.
Dimensional Charge
Available from level 23. No Upgrades.
Description: Draw solar energies.
Instant || MP cost: 150 || Duration: x || Cooldown: x
Effect: Unknown.
Inner Blaze
Available from level 10. No Upgrades.
Description: Awaken the burning will of protection within you to boost your power.
Instant || MP cost: 30 || Duration: x || Cooldown: x
Effect: Drastically raises maximum HP for a certain time.
To see the skills in action, check out this video guide: