¶ Knight
The Knight is the advanced 2-1 job path of the Swordman, specializing in physical combat, durability, sustained damage and mounted combat.
Knight is a strong choice for players who want a durable melee character capable of dealing consistent physical damage.
⚡ 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
Knight is a versatile melee class with an emphasis on:
- Physical damage
- Durability
- HP and survivability
- Sustained combat
- Mounted combat
- Flexible weapon usage
Knight can be developed for different PvM, PvP, farming and party roles depending on the build.
¶ Job Progression
Knight is the 2-1 progression of Swordman.
Swordman
└── Knight
¶ Role
Knight can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Physical Damage
A damage-focused Knight emphasizes sustained melee attacks and physical damage.
¶ Defensive Front Line
A defensive Knight can prioritize HP, survivability and the ability to remain in combat under pressure.
¶ Mounted Combat
Knight has access to mounted combat mechanics that can influence movement, weapon choice and gameplay.
¶ Weapons
Knight can use several physical weapon types.
Common weapon choices include:
- Swords
- Spears
- Other suitable physical weapons depending on the build
Weapon selection should match the character's intended role and skill setup.
¶ Stats
Knight builds commonly consider:
- STR
- VIT
- AGI
- DEX
- LUK
The importance of each stat depends on the intended build.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a Knight build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Knight has a specialized 2-1 skill tree focused on melee combat, defense and mounted gameplay.
Skill categories may include:
- Physical attacks
- Weapon-specific abilities
- Defensive abilities
- Mounted combat
- Combat utility
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Knight skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Weapon choice
- Equipment
- Preferred playstyle
Plan your skill points around the role you want the Knight to perform.
¶ Leveling
Knight can level effectively through sustained physical combat.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster difficulty
- Damage output
- Survivability
- Accuracy
- Attack speed
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
- Consumable usage
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Knight performance can be significantly affected by equipment.
Important equipment categories include:
- Weapons
- 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
- Armor
- Build
- Target monsters
- PvM or PvP role
- Party role
Not every standard Ragnarok card is available on BGS.
See:
¶ PvM
Knight is well suited to PvM through sustained physical combat and strong survivability.
PvM builds should consider:
- Damage output
- Accuracy
- Survivability
- HP management
- SP management
- Weapon choice
- Monster matchups
- Consumable usage
¶ PvP
Knight can participate in PvP through physical damage, durability and pressure.
PvP considerations may include:
- Damage
- Survivability
- Accuracy
- Mobility
- Weapon selection
- Status resistance
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Knight can contribute to a party through:
- Front-line presence
- Physical damage
- Durability
- Monster control
- Sustained combat
The exact role depends on the build and party composition.
¶ Mounted Combat
Knight has access to mounted combat.
Mounted gameplay may affect:
- Movement
- Weapon usage
- Combat style
- Skill choices
- Character positioning
Players should consider their preferred combat style when planning a Knight build.
¶ BGS Specific Information
BGS may modify skills, items, cards, monsters and other mechanics that affect Knight.
Always check:
when planning a Knight build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Knight player should generally focus on:
- Understanding the Swordman foundation
- Choosing a Knight role
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Choosing appropriate weapons
- Improving equipment
- Finding efficient leveling areas
- Building toward the intended PvM, PvP or party role
¶ Important
Individual Knight builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a Knight build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.