¶ Blacksmith
The Blacksmith is the advanced 2-1 job path of the Merchant, specializing in physical combat, weapon mastery, forging and economic utility.
Blacksmith is a strong choice for players who want to combine melee combat with weapon-focused abilities and Merchant-based utility.
⚡ BGS Modified: Some skills, equipment, items and mechanics may differ from standard Ragnarok Online. When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok data, the BGS Wiki takes precedence.
¶ Class Overview
Blacksmith is a physical combat class with an emphasis on:
- Physical damage
- Weapon mastery
- Forging
- Merchant utility
- Zeny-based abilities
- Crafting and equipment-related systems
Blacksmith can be developed for PvM, PvP, farming, crafting and other specialized roles.
¶ Job Progression
Blacksmith is the 2-1 progression of Merchant.
Merchant
└── Blacksmith
¶ Role
Blacksmith can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Physical Damage
A combat-focused Blacksmith uses physical attacks and weapon-oriented abilities to deal damage.
¶ Weapon Specialist
Blacksmith has access to weapon-related mechanics that make the class particularly useful for players interested in weapon-focused gameplay.
¶ Crafting and Utility
Blacksmith can provide crafting and economic utility in addition to direct combat.
¶ Weapons
Blacksmith characters can use several physical weapon types.
Common equipment choices include:
- Axes
- Maces
- Other suitable physical weapons
Weapon choice depends on the intended build, skill setup and preferred combat style.
¶ Stats
Blacksmith builds commonly consider:
- STR
- AGI
- VIT
- DEX
- LUK
The importance of each stat depends on the intended build.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a Blacksmith build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Blacksmith has a specialized 2-1 skill tree focused on physical combat, weapon abilities and Merchant-related utility.
Skill categories may include:
- Physical attacks
- Weapon abilities
- Blacksmith utility
- Crafting and forging
- Zeny-based abilities
- Combat utility
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Blacksmith skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Crafting
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Equipment
- Preferred playstyle
Plan your skill points around the role you want the Blacksmith to perform.
¶ Forging
Forging is one of the defining Blacksmith mechanics.
Blacksmith players interested in forging should understand:
- Required materials
- Weapon requirements
- Skill requirements
- Success chances
- Elemental weapon mechanics
- Character preparation
Any BGS specific forging changes should be documented as they are confirmed.
¶ Leveling
Blacksmith can level through direct physical combat and weapon-focused gameplay.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster difficulty
- Damage output
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Survivability
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
- Consumable usage
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Blacksmith performance can be significantly affected by equipment.
Important equipment categories include:
- Axes
- Maces
- Armor
- Shields
- Garments
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Headgear
- Cards
For important BGS item changes:
¶ Cards
Cards can provide offensive, defensive and utility bonuses.
Card choices should depend on:
- Weapon
- Build
- Target monsters
- Intended role
- PvM or PvP
Not every standard Ragnarok card is available on BGS.
See:
¶ PvM
Blacksmith can be effective in PvM through physical damage, weapon-focused abilities and sustained combat.
PvM builds should consider:
- Damage output
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Survivability
- Weapon choice
- Consumable usage
- Monster matchups
¶ PvP
Blacksmith can participate in PvP through physical damage, weapon utility and sustained combat.
PvP considerations may include:
- Damage
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- Survivability
- Weapon selection
- Status resistance
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Blacksmith can contribute to a party through:
- Physical damage
- Weapon utility
- Sustained combat
- Economic utility
- Specialized support
The exact role depends on the build and party composition.
¶ BGS Specific Information
BGS may modify skills, items, cards, monsters and other mechanics that affect Blacksmith.
Always check:
when planning a Blacksmith build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Blacksmith player should generally focus on:
- Understanding the Merchant foundation
- Choosing a Blacksmith role
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Choosing appropriate weapons
- Understanding forging and crafting mechanics
- Improving equipment
- Finding efficient leveling areas
- Building toward the intended PvM, PvP or crafting role
¶ Important
Individual Blacksmith builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a Blacksmith build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.