DarkEden V2 – Earth Ouster Guide (INT / STR Hybrid or Full INT Build)
1. Overview & Role
The Earth Ouster is the defensive tank-mage of DarkEden V2, specializing in protection, sustain, and control.
Her spells combine high defense, reflective damage, and crowd control, allowing her to survive and dominate even in chaotic PvP battles.
Unlike Fire or Water builds, Earth focuses on durability and utility, dealing steady magic damage while becoming nearly unkillable with proper setup.
2. Attribute Distribution
There are two main stat paths, depending on your budget and set quality:
| Build Type | STR | INT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full INT Build | 0 | All Points | Max magic damage and defense scaling from INT; requires expensive set with high HPS. |
| Hybrid Build (STR + INT) | 200 | Rest in INT | Balanced option; adds durability and physical protection for cheaper gear. |
Tip:
If you can afford a high-end HPS set (40+), go Full INT.
If not, keep 200 STR to stabilize HP and defense without losing much magic power.
3. Equipment Setup
| Slot | Recommended Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Set | AA / HPS / Moju | Core setup — focus on HPS (minimum 40 total). |
| Accessories | HPS + AA | Enhances regeneration and elemental balance. |
| Stones | Earth Lv5 x4 | Required for maximum Earth magic efficiency. |
| Gloves | Earth Gloves | Boosts elemental synergy with Gnome skills. |
The Earth Ouster relies heavily on sustained healing — prioritize HPS above all else.
4. Pet (Dog)
| Type | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AA (All Attribute) | Best choice for balanced scaling. | |
| STR Dog (optional) | Adds survivability if using hybrid setup. |
5. Skills & Masteries (Recommended Levels)
| Skill | Level | Type / Element | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beathead | 30 | Melee / Hybrid | Physical strike infused with Earth energy. |
| Divine Spirits | 30 | Buff | Increases elemental damage and resistance. |
| Tendril | 30 | AoE / Control | Roots enemies in place — strong CC for PvP and PvE. |
| Gnome’s Whisper | 17 | Buff / Summon Synergy | Improves Gnome summon effects and Earth element boost. |
| Stone Auger | 1 | Basic | Early skill — not needed in endgame. |
| Drifting Soul | 1 | Utility | Optional low-level movement skill. |
| Refusal Ether | 30 | Passive / Resistance | Reduces magic damage taken; core survival skill. |
| Teleport | 30 | Mobility | Essential for repositioning and escape. |
| Earth Teeth | 1 | Melee | Low-priority skill. |
| Critical Magic | 30 | Passive | Increases chance of critical magic hits. |
| Reactive Armor | 30 | Defense / Reflect | Reflects part of received damage — core Earth skill. |
| Reactive Armor Mastery | 30 | Passive | Enhances Reactive Armor effect and duration. |
| Ground Bless | 30 | Buff | Increases defense and resistance — must-have for all fights. |
| Summon Ground Elemental | 26 | Summon | Calls an Earth elemental to aid in combat. |
| Meteor Storm | 30 | AoE / Ultimate | Earth-based meteor shower; large area magic burst. |
| Fury of Gnome | 30 | Ultimate / Buff | Greatly increases Earth element power for a short time. |
Prioritize Reactive Armor, Ground Bless, and Fury of Gnome for maximum durability.
Use Meteor Storm for offense when surrounded or farming.
6. Rank Skills / Grade Bonuses
| Rank | Grade Name | Effect | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 – Yesod | +5 DEF | Basic physical defense increase. | |
| Grade 2 – Hod | +Earth Damage | Boosts all Earth-type skills and summons. | |
| Grade 3 – Netzach | +10 Curse Resistance | Protects against debuffs and curses. | |
| Grade 4 – Tiphareth | +2 HP Steal | Adds minor self-heal on hit. | |
| Grade 5 – Geburah | +5% DEF | Additional layer of damage reduction. | |
| Grade 6 – Chesed | +1 Earth Element | Improves elemental synergy and resistance scaling. |
Always aim to finish the full Earth Grade Path (Chesed) — the +1 Earth element bonus greatly enhances spell damage and defense.
7. Hotkey Setup (Recommended)
| Hotkey | Suggested Skills |
|---|---|
| F9 | Reactive Armor / Ground Bless / Refusal Ether / Divine Spirits |
| F10 | Tendril / Meteor Storm / Fury of Gnome / Beathead |
| F11 | Summon Ground Elemental / Teleport / Gnome’s Whisper |
| F12 | Buff macros or situational slots (Critical Magic, etc.) |
Keep Reactive Armor and Ground Bless active at all times — your survival depends on them.
Tendril + Meteor Storm is your go-to combo for PvP crowd control.
8. Gameplay Strategy
PvE
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Activate Reactive Armor + Ground Bless before entering combat.
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Use Tendril to immobilize groups, then cast Meteor Storm.
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Keep Fury of Gnome for boss fights or emergency bursts.
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Always maintain Summon Ground Elemental active for additional tanking.
PvP
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Open with Tendril to root opponents.
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Layer Reactive Armor to reflect damage.
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Use Meteor Storm for wide AoE burst.
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Switch between Teleport and Refusal Ether for survival.
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When fighting Slayers or Vampires with high mobility, stay grounded and force them into your Earth zone — you outlast them.
9. Advantages
- Extremely durable and tanky.
- High sustained damage over time.
- Excellent crowd control with Tendril.
- Reflective armor punishes melee attackers.
- Can solo strong mobs and bosses easily.
10. Weaknesses
- Low mobility outside of Teleport.
- Heavy reliance on HPS — weak without regeneration.
- Slower leveling speed compared to Fire/Water builds.
- Less burst potential in PvP.
11. Final Notes
- The Earth Ouster is the embodiment of resilience — a fortress on the battlefield.
- Her ability to reflect, root, and endure makes her one of the strongest defensive mages in DarkEden V2.With Reactive Armor, Ground Bless, and Fury of Gnome, she turns incoming damage into power —
- a true guardian of the elements, unshakable and unbroken.
