What is the best build for a cleric.

[cookbook1]

Well I've been looking for a while for a good build of cleric. I took 25(END) and rest in (STR). Is that a good build?

[TariDragon]

Whether it's a good or a bad build really depends on you, how you play, and how good your gears are. The heavy STR in your build typically means you're planning on soloing.

The best guide for clerics is Aeyr's Cleric Guide. It's at the top of this cleric section of the forum.

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Stats, Gears and Builds

>>>>>Stat Points<<<<<


Free Stat points:

STR: +1.2 damage per point added; This is a good stat to use if you intend to be a solo cleric
DEX: +0.2% Evasion [after 50points it changes to +0.1%], and +0.3% Aim; a good stat to have on gears and in your build
END: +5HP , +0.5 Def , 0.1% block rate [after 50 it changes to 0.05%]; In my opinion, this is the wisest choice for clerics to Allocate their stat points.
INT: +1.2 Magic Damage; Useless for clerics.
SPR: +5SPR, +0.5 Magic Def , and +0.2% crit [after 25spr it changes to 0.1%, and after61 it gives 0.05% crit]; Useful if you intend to solo or if you intend to PVP mages often

Stats on gears:

STR: +1 Damage
DEX: +1 Evasion, +1 Aim
END: +5HP , +1 Def
INT: +1 Magic Damage
SPR: +5SP , +1 MDef

The priority stats on your gear as a cleric should be:
PVP:
END | SPR | DEX/ STR

PVE:
END | DEX | SPR



>>>>>Builds<<<<<

These are not by any means the only builds for cleric, but they are a few of the more popular ones and ones you may want to consider when building you're cleric. You may even consider combining one aspect of one build with another aspect of a different one to create your own personalized hybrid cleric.


Full END:
Full END allows for you to take a lot of hits, have nice defense, the highest block rate available through build, and the best HP possible when combined with the right gears. Full END is the ideal build for many clankers and those who like to take hits in PVP rather than deal them.

Full STR: *
Full STR allows you to have the best damage obtainable for clerics. This is a good solo build if you intend to use cash shop items to make up for any critical rate not obtained by putting points in to SPR in your build.

Full SPR:
Full SPR allows you for the maximum amount of skills to be cast before running out of SP as well as giving you higher magic defense and the highest critical rate obtainable by build alone.

25 SPR, rest END:
This is a nice build for clerics who like to solo on occasion, PVP often, or are more party based. The END aspect of this build allows for you to take several hits from either monster or melee based classes in PVP. The SPR adds critical to making soloing as a cleric a little bit faster and allows for a few more points in magic defense if you are in a PVP situation with mages.

25 SPR, rest STR: *
This is the best solo build for clerics if you DO NOT intend to use cash shop items. The SPR adds critical to make taking things out a bit faster as well as a bit more magic defense and the STR adds to your damage output.

30 DEX, rest END:
The addition of DEX in this build helps amp up your aim and evasion, the added aim helps for soloing and the added evasion aids in avoiding attacks while pulling or in PVP senarios while the END adds to your HPS and block rate. You can solo with this build but it geared more towards party PVE.

30 DEX, rest STR: *
Like the above stated build the DEX adds in your aim and evasion and the STR adds to your maximum damage output. This build is more geared toward soloing and PVP.

50 END rest STR/ 2:1 STR : END: *
This build allows for additional block rate, HP and def for the END stat and a little extra damage from the STR stat. This build is a decent solo build while still allowing for the ease of grinding in parties.

30 DEX, 50 END, rest STR: *
DEX adds to your aim and evasion and complements nicely with DEX in your gear, END adds to your HP def and Block rate and STR adds to your over all damage which is a nice build for soloing.


* For any soloing builds (Indicated with an asterisk) be advised that you may considering adding in 25 points of SPR to max your free stat crit. However, these point are not necessary if you intend to use cash shop items that add crit. Some builds already have these points implemented but will still be indicated.

[Aeriex]

ily gaiz <3

But there is no blanket "Good build" for a cleric. There are good stats you may consider adding to your build, but it all depends on how you're intending to play.

[shun-]

END and STR are best if your not going to be a heal bot

[LongshotFoxx]

It completely depends on what you aim to do as a cleric. By the 25 END and rest STR, I take it you solo a lot.

If so, it might be a good build. Able to take some hits while dealing damage. Not a bad idea, but I would go 25 SPR rest STR.

Completely your decision. Base it on what you plan to do. There is no "best" build for a cleric. There is only ideal.

[ontslaan]

My Cleric's build is 1:1 Str/End.
I have no problem switching from support to Solo, and it fits my play style and needs best!
Guides that show many builds are just what they are-- Guidelines.
No set build affects a cleric's ability to heal. In that aspect, a cleric could be Full int and still do a good job. Have fun in choosing a build.
In my opinion, clerics are the most flexible class stat-wise.