PVE Duelist/Gunslinger Build Guide in Aura Kingdom

Duelist/Gunslinger in PvE can provide an immense amount of DoT(Damage over Time) Single Target and AoE. They're able to keep up with one of the most overpowered class like Ravager or sometimes out perform them(rarely).

Note: This guide will be Focusing on Lv60 - Lv69 and Lv70+ gameplay only. Why you may ask? Because at Lv1 - Lv59, just simply go Full DMG and Full DEF while wearing "DMG +1%" gears just for the sake of doing quests and crap.

Stat allocation is simple. In terms of PvE, Just literally go Full DMG on the offensive side. "But, how about CRIT and SPD?" Good question. No actually it's a bad question since it's way too obvious already! 

Duelist's CRIT Pool is already big and it's more than possible to hit 60% or more CRIT Chance without putting any stats on it. "But how?", Envoy Path CRIT nodes, Purple Lightning Buff, and CRIT bonuses from gears.

And as for SPD, 30% SPD for Duelist is a MUST. Why again if you may ask? We have a lot of DoT skills and having 30% SPD will change the Tick interval from 1.0s to 0.8s. Except traps. "But sir, how will we get 30% SPD when you said we should go Full DMG?". The reason why we chose Gunslinger as our subclass is because of their SPD buff. It's recommended to buy Accessories that gives "Mental Focus +3" and "Mental Focus +5" Ornament Costume Card with Orange Card to be able to reach a high level Mental Focus thus, having more SPD from the buff. With these, there's no doubt you'll be able to hit 30% SPD without adding stats on it.

And as for the defensive side, HP is your Friend. If you have a high amount of DEF(At least 15,000+), It is suggested going Full HP. If not, then you better sacrifice some HP stats and put it on DEF instead to reach a high amount of DEF. Temporarily of course. You'll end up resetting to Full HP anyway once you fortified your armours.

DEF? You can get them from fortifying your armours. It is suggested having more than 15,000 before adding points to anything else.

EVA? Mmmm. EVA...As a person who LOVES EVA, here we'll just need to hit the 65% EVA mark OR 57% EVA if you like spamming the dodge roll skill. Why? In our Envoy Path, we have a Special Node that gives +30% EVA with your HP is below 40%. Let's take advantage of that and hit 95% EVA with no effort. Although, it is not recommended putting stats on EVA at this stage. Because we'll be able to get a lot of EVA already from our Envoy Path and armours. You'll see once you experience it.

-You'll need to follow the red path for obvious reason. To maximize your crit at low level.

-To increase your damage. We'll skip the special nodes for now cuz they have no use at lower levels.

-So we can get another "Zeal Effect" and some extra hp and def stats along with -15% critdmg taken.

-At this stage, we'll be running dungeons already so it's useful to take these special nodes now.

-You'll be getting ready for Lv60 set so we might as well go to the 30% eva boost special node when your hp is below 40%. Also the Deadly Hall combo skill is really a must cuz it's an amazing AoE immobalize skill.

-Just for the extra movspd and -75% damage taken when immoblized from monsters (need further testing).

-If you notice below the magenta(pink) path, I checked another combo skill. It's best to grab it once you get another points gained by leveling higher than Lv70.

These are very very self explanatory. 

First Mastery Box Thingy:

-DEF Effect to Bombardment Gunslinger Skill.

Second Mastery Box Thingy:

ZEAL! Nomnom.

Third Mastery Box Thingy:

+ Levels on your Dark Trap to boost your DPS by a loooooooooooooot yo.

Fourth Mastery Box Thingy:

EVA + MOVSpd yo that's sweg.

Fifth Mastery Box Thingy:

-DEF proc.

Sixth Mastery Box Thingy:

% of your DMG goes to your DEF?

Set Bonus: 15% Boss DMG | CRIT + 591

Cores should be either "Imperial(+3% MOVSPD)" or "Bestial(+1% DMG & +1% HP)". 

DEF bonus should be more than 115% or even 120% if you're patient.

Set Bonus: 15% Boss DMG | SPD + 1183 & CRITDMG + 20% proc with 15% chance while attacking

Cores should be either "Imperial(+3% MOVSPD)" or "Bestial(+1% DMG & +1% HP)". 

DEF bonus should be more than 115% or even 120% if you're patient.

+10 seconds duration for Purple Lightning | 8% Chance to Zeal Effect(90% Extra DMG I think?)

Element should be Holy OR any random element depending if you find a very cheap 138%+ ATK Bonus.

ATK bonus should be atleast 130%+

Sub-Weapon:

10% Boss DMG | SPD + 1183 proc with 15% chance while attacking

Element should be Storm.

Core should be "Nocturnal(3% lifesteal)" or "Deadly(+15% CRIT DMG)"

ATK bonus doesn't matter.

Y'all know the stats

Core should be either "Imperial(+3% MOVSPD)" or "Bestial(+1% DMG & +1% HP)".

Y'all know the stats

This is like a mini flokja set. Just without the huge amount of SPD and the Zeal Effect. Reason why to choose this because it's really great for its value. Cheap and efficient. You'll replace it with Lv70 accessories in the future anyway so it's better to save up the gold that you'll use on buying flokja or you could just rest instead of working your butt off to get it!

Alright let's talk about more why I chose this set for Lv60 - Lv69 a.k.a Pre-Lv70.

Well first of all, Devourer Set is an amazing PvE DPS Set as a Duelist. Every stat we need is in the Devourer Set. CRIT | HP | EVA | Boss DMG.

With this set, You won't have to add stats on your CRIT at all. Thus, you can go Full DMG. What about our base DMG you ask? Don't worry about that. The 30% Boss DMG from Devourer Set is a HUGE deal in PvE.

Survivability? This set can give you A LOT of HP from fortification bonuses. DEF can be gained from fortifying it. You can easily hit the 57% or 65% EVA mark with this set without putting any stats on EVA.

Basically, Devourer Set is REALLY good IF, and ONLY IF, you're able to +15 or more the set. BUT, don't be scared. LP is really easy to farm thus, very easy to obtain Armour Fortification Scrolls. You should be able to +20 this set in less than 2 weeks if you're a semi-casual. Less than 1 week if you're dedicated. Less than a day if you're a p2w player. Lmao.

The Main Weapon choice is obvious already. +10 seconds duration on purple lightning buff is really amazing and the extra zeal effect boosts your dps so much. Even without the Boss DMG from a Lv60 Crafted Weapon. A Lv65 135%+ Soulless and Sorrow Blades can out perform a Lv60 130% Demonic Blades in terms of overall DPS like General Mobs, Elite mobs, and sometimes players if you enjoy dueling for lols.

The trophies are basically a zeal effect already for it gives additional % dmg for your next hit when proc'd. It's always nice to have a lot of zeal effects for it sky rockets your dps whenever they proc a lot or sometimes even proc at the same time.

Zephyr Stone with DMG +2% prefix or EVA +2% prefix. Depending on whichever you can get easier.

Your Entry Secret Stone stat should be:

Offensive Set= DMG 2%

Defensive Set= EVA 2%

EVA 2% | DMG 2% a.k.a The "Agility" Prefix.

We're going to be hitting the 57% or 65% EVA mark without stats on it along with trying to maximize our Boss DMG. EVA and DMG stats will help us cut it.

Headgear:

Max HP 2% | Max HP 2% + Boss DMG 10%

Face:

DMG 2% | DMG 2% + Cross Slash +5

Clothing:

DMG 2% | DMG 2% + Boss CritDMG 25%

Ornament:

DMG 2% | DMG 2% + MovSPD +5%

Weapon:

DMG 2% | DMG 2% + Dark Flame 

Here we will be talking about the rotations, scenarios, and basically how2duelist.

Easy Dungeon(Like OWs and stuff) B2B Scenario. Your AoE DPS:

So let's say the mobs have gathered around the lure-er or you. Activate your Purple Lightning Buff, Drop your Dark Flame Trap, and position yourself for a perfect "Deadly Hall" ultimate skill around them. Then just spam Slash Cut, Deadly Wink, and Dancing Ballisong to maximize your AoE dps. Once dead, it's time for single target rotation...

Easy Single Target Rotation:

Simple rotation. Make sure to Jump Cast and spam your right click on the target for maximum dps potential.

Purple Lightning Buff > Whirling Dance > Slash Cut > Snowflower(Optional) > Deadly Wink > Cross Slash.

Should be dead by now.

Hard Single Target Rotation:

This will be self explanatory. Just do it. Make sure to Jump Cast and spam your right click on the target for maximum dps potential.

Purple Lightning Buff > Whirling Dance > Frost Trap > Dark Flame Trap > Slash Cut > Snowflower(Optional) > Cross Slash > Deadly Wink > Cross Slash > Slash Cut > Deadly Wink > Cross Slash.

Just keep the Slash Cut -DEF debuff up, 3x Cross Slash, and 3x Deadly Wink. Oh and your Frost Trap > Dark Flame Trap combo whenever ready.

Hard Dungeon(Like Laments and Hells) B2B Scenario:

Mentioning the skill "Decoy", use this skill on targets that have high hp and dmg. Usually, the Elite Mobs. They're the green labeled badge when you press a mob. You won't miss it. Dw. So you'll want to lure the mobs near the Decoyed target so the Decoyed target will be tanking for you and taking damage while dealing some damage as well. It's pretty cool. Try it!

General Duelist Tips:

Don't forget about the skill "Dodge Roll"! I suggest spamming it to keep the 10% DMG Buff and/or use it for emergencies on huge red line aoes.

Always start up with Slash Cut before any stronger skills.

When dying inside a big group of mobs, Use your "Deadly Hall" Combo skill + Dancing Ballisong. That should heal you up and should deal a lot of dmg around them.

If you're confident and "tanky", feel free to out run your party members and race them to the boss to feel like a boss!

Like I always say up there; Don't forget to Jump Cast and Spamming right clicks on your target for maximum DPS potential and mobility.

If you think you're tanky enough, Always initiate first with Frost + Dark Flame Trap! So you can keep the aggro to yourself and look like a hero! Huehue.

Adding points on DMG, Having a lot of CRIT, and CRITDMG; boosts your DoTs by a lot.

75% AtkSPD is the cap for Dual Blades weapon(0.5s).

Pros of a Duelist/Gunslinger in PvE:

-Melee(Free Boss DMG and Boss DMG reduction)

-Can cap EVA with no crazy effort

-Free nocturnal lifesteal from envoy path

-Open for Combo Skills from envoy path

-Mobile

-Traps OP

-Naturally born to CRIT a lot

-Sweggy dual blades + dual pistol combination

-Can do the barrel roll

-Can catch up with Kirito from both SAO and GGO

Cons of a Duelist/Gunslinger:

-Vulnerable

-Requires a lot of fortifying

-No stun

-Low weapon base damage

-Too much button smashing

-Does not lift

-Gets discriminated if you have less than 200 medal points and less than 50,000 HP at Lv??

-Sucks at 1v1

Offensive Eidolons:

-3* Alessa for 15% chance to zeal star buffs.

-3* Yarnaros for an immense DMG boost from star buffs + A decent amount of DMG from his Party Buff. 

-3* Zaahir for an extra flat 15% CRIT from star buffs +A decent amount of DMG from his Party Buff.

-2* Bel-Chandra for a flat 5% CRIT from star buff + A big amount of CRIT + 20% CRITDMG from her Party Buff.

Defensive Eidolons:

-3* Serif for a whopping 30% Max HP from star buffs.

-3* Kotonoha for a flat 15% EVA boost from star buffs + 10% Lifesteal from her Party Buff.

Foods:

Gives a great amount of CRIT & CritDMG

Gives a great amount of DMG, SPD, & Flat CRIT %

Drinks:

Gives a great amount of DEF & Max HP +X%

Gives a great amount of HP, DEF, & Max HP +X%

Basically an evolved version of the Lv60 Float

Credits: A big THANK to Tanuki for making this very informative guide.