¶ Crusader
The Crusader is the advanced 2-2 job path of the Swordman, specializing in defense, holy abilities, shield-based combat and specialized melee gameplay.
Crusader is a strong choice for players who want a durable character capable of combining offense, defense and 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
Crusader is a versatile class with an emphasis on:
- Defense
- Shield-based combat
- Holy abilities
- Physical damage
- Survivability
- Party utility
- Specialized offensive builds
Crusader can be developed for PvM, PvP, party support and defensive roles depending on the build.
¶ Job Progression
Crusader is the 2-2 progression of Swordman.
Swordman
└── Crusader
¶ Role
Crusader can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Defensive
A defensive Crusader focuses on survivability, damage mitigation and protecting itself or party members.
¶ Physical Damage
Crusader can be developed around physical attacks and shield-based combat.
¶ Holy Combat
Crusader has access to holy-related abilities that can provide specialized offensive and defensive utility.
¶ Party Utility
Crusader can contribute to organized groups through defensive abilities and specialized support.
¶ Weapons
Crusader can use several equipment combinations depending on the build.
Common equipment choices include:
- Swords
- Spears
- Shields
- Other suitable physical weapons
Weapon and shield selection should match the intended build.
¶ Stats
Crusader builds commonly consider:
- STR
- VIT
- DEX
- INT
- AGI
- LUK
The importance of each stat depends on the intended role and build.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a Crusader build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Crusader has a specialized 2-2 skill tree focused on defense, shield combat, holy abilities and physical attacks.
Skill categories may include:
- Shield abilities
- Physical attacks
- Holy abilities
- Defensive skills
- Party utility
- Combat support
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Crusader skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Shield usage
- Weapon choice
- Defensive focus
- Preferred playstyle
Plan your skill points around the role you want the Crusader to perform.
¶ Shield-Based Combat
Shield-focused Crusader builds can combine defense with offensive abilities.
Shield-based gameplay may benefit from:
- High survivability
- Defensive equipment
- Shield-oriented skills
- Specialized card choices
- Proper positioning
The effectiveness of a shield build depends on stats, skills and equipment.
¶ Leveling
Crusader can level through physical attacks, shield-based abilities and specialized offensive skills.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster difficulty
- Damage output
- Survivability
- Accuracy
- SP management
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
- Consumable usage
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Crusader performance can be significantly affected by equipment.
Important equipment categories include:
- Swords
- Spears
- Shields
- Armor
- 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
- Shield
- Build
- Target monsters
- Intended role
- PvM or PvP
Not every standard Ragnarok card is available on BGS.
See:
¶ PvM
Crusader can be effective in PvM through durability, physical damage and specialized defensive abilities.
PvM builds should consider:
- Damage output
- Survivability
- Accuracy
- Defensive capability
- Weapon choice
- Shield usage
- Monster matchups
- Consumable usage
¶ PvP
Crusader can participate in PvP through durability, defensive abilities and specialized offensive utility.
PvP considerations may include:
- Survivability
- Damage
- Status resistance
- Shield usage
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
- Positioning
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Crusader can contribute to a party through:
- Defensive support
- Front-line presence
- Physical damage
- Shield utility
- Specialized support
- Monster control
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 Crusader.
Always check:
when planning a Crusader build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Crusader player should generally focus on:
- Understanding the Swordman foundation
- Choosing a Crusader role
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Choosing the appropriate weapon and shield setup
- Improving defensive and offensive equipment
- Finding efficient leveling areas
- Building toward the intended PvM, PvP or party role
¶ Important
Individual Crusader builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a Crusader build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.