¶ Swordman
The Swordman is the first-job path focused on physical combat, durability and close-range fighting.
Swordman is the starting point for characters who want to progress toward either Knight or Crusader.
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¶ Class Overview
Swordman is a melee-focused first job with an emphasis on:
- Physical damage
- Durability
- Melee combat
- HP and survivability
- Offensive and defensive utility
Swordman is suitable for players who want a straightforward close-range combat class and a strong foundation for advanced melee jobs.
¶ Job Progression
Swordman can progress into two different second-job paths:
Swordman
├── Knight
└── Crusader
¶ Role
Swordman can fulfill several roles depending on the character's build.
¶ Physical Damage
A damage-oriented Swordman focuses on melee attacks and offensive skills.
¶ Defensive
A defensive Swordman prioritizes survivability and the ability to withstand damage.
¶ Utility
Some Swordman builds use skills that provide additional utility for solo or party gameplay.
The best role depends on the player's intended build.
¶ Weapons
Swordman characters are designed primarily around close-range physical combat.
Common weapon types associated with the class include:
- Swords
- Spears
Weapon choice depends on the intended build and future job progression.
¶ Stats
Swordman builds commonly consider:
- STR
- AGI
- VIT
- DEX
- LUK
The importance of each stat depends on the intended playstyle.
For general stat information:
Do not copy a stat build from another Ragnarok server without checking whether the same equipment, skills and mechanics apply to BGS.
¶ Skills
Swordman has a dedicated first-job skill tree.
Common skill categories include:
- Offensive melee skills
- Defensive abilities
- HP and survivability related abilities
- Combat utility
For general skill information:
For confirmed BGS skill modifications:
¶ Skill Build
There is no single Swordman skill build that is best for every player.
Your skill allocation should consider:
- Your future job
- PvM
- PvP
- Farming
- Solo gameplay
- Party gameplay
- Equipment
- Preferred playstyle
Players planning to become Knight or Crusader should consider the requirements of their future job when allocating Swordman skill points.
¶ Leveling
Swordman is capable of leveling through direct melee combat.
When choosing a leveling area, consider:
- Monster difficulty
- Monster size
- Element
- Damage taken
- EXP efficiency
- Equipment availability
- Consumable usage
The best leveling location may change depending on your equipment and build.
For beginner progression:
For monster information:
¶ Equipment
Swordman 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:
- Your build
- Your weapon
- Your armor
- The monsters you are fighting
- Your intended role
- PvM or PvP
Not every standard Ragnarok card is available on BGS.
See:
¶ PvM
Swordman can be effective in PvM through sustained melee combat and strong survivability.
PvM builds should consider:
- Damage output
- Accuracy
- Survivability
- HP management
- SP management
- Consumable usage
- Monster matchups
¶ PvP
Swordman can also participate in PvP depending on the build.
PvP considerations may include:
- Survivability
- Damage
- Accuracy
- Mobility
- Status resistance
- Equipment
- Defensive cards
BGS specific PvP restrictions may affect how certain skills, items and cards function.
See:
¶ Party Play
Swordman can contribute to a party through:
- Melee damage
- Front-line presence
- Defensive capability
- Utility
- 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 Swordman.
Always check:
when planning a Swordman build.
¶ Recommended Progression
A new Swordman player should generally focus on:
- Learning the class mechanics
- Choosing a future job path
- Planning core stats
- Learning the required skills
- Improving basic equipment
- Finding an efficient leveling area
- Preparing for the chosen second job
¶ Future Job Paths
¶ Knight
Knight is the traditional advanced Swordman path with a strong focus on melee combat, durability and mounted combat.
¶ Crusader
Crusader provides an alternative Swordman progression with its own offensive and defensive capabilities.
¶ Important
Individual Swordman builds may perform differently depending on equipment, cards, skills, level, farming goals and gameplay environment.
Do not assume that a build from another Ragnarok server will perform identically on BGS.
When BGS information differs from standard Ragnarok Online:
⚡ The BGS implementation takes precedence.