DarkEden V2 – Healer Guide (Priest & Paladin Builds)
1. Overview and Lore
After years of war against the Vampires, the Council of E.V.E. called upon clerics capable of using sacred magic to heal, purify, and defend.
Healers wield divine energy that can cure vampirism, revive fallen Slayers, and cleanse demonic curses, making them the cornerstone of survival on the battlefield.
Two paths exist for this class:
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Priest Healer (Full INT) – a pure spell-caster with unmatched healing and magic.
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Paladin Healer (INT / STR) – a hybrid battle-healer combining faith and swordsmanship.
2. Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
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Strong holy-elemental attacks that poison the blood of Vampires and Ousters, preventing regeneration.
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Access to healing and resurrection spells, granting outstanding sustain.
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High resistance to demonic and curse-type skills.
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Exceptional magic resistance through Denial Magic.
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One of the most durable Slayer builds when properly buffed and geared.
Disadvantages
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Slow movement and limited physical defense against bosses or melee units.
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Weak versus close-range fighters (melee Vampires, Ousters, Gunners, Bladders, Sworders).
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Party-dependent for efficient leveling, especially early on.
3. Attribute Builds
| Path | Distribution | Notes |
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| Priest Healer | Full INT | Focus exclusively on INT to maximize healing, buff duration, and magic damage. More INT = higher MP and faster recovery. |
| Paladin Healer | INT / STR Hybrid | Split build (≈ 70 INT / 30 STR) for those favoring survivability and melee support. STR improves physical defense and weapon damage. |
4. Equipment and Pets
Priest Healer (Full INT)
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Prioritize INT / INT or INT / AA sets.
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Add All Resistance bonuses from high-tier drops.
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Each extra INT increases magic power and damage against monsters and other races.
Paladin Healer (Hybrid)
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Use STR / AA or AA / All Resistance sets.
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Always equip a Sword and Shield for extra defense.
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Switch to Cross during PvP for INT recovery or maintain Sacrifice buff for HP→MP conversion.
Leveling Gear
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If possible, craft a secondary set with HP Steal / Defense, plus Balance Rings (INT→DEX +10% combined with HPS or DEF).
Pet
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Pure INT pet (with All Attributes) is optimal for both builds.
5. Learning Skills
Non-JC skills are taught by:
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Slayer Helper NPC in Perona (South-West)
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Rachmanov at the Cleric Guild 3F (Eslania City)
6. Buff and Debuff Skills
| Skill | Level Req. | Type | Effect |
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| Protection from Poison | 15 | Buff | Grants immunity to poison attacks. |
| Protection from Curse | 35 | Buff | Prevents curse-type debuffs. |
| Protection from Acid | 60 | Buff | Negates acid damage over time. |
| Protection from Blood | 73 | Buff | Shields against blood magic attacks. |
| Remove Curse | 30 | Debuff | Cleanses curses from self or allies. |
| Cure Critical Wounds | 5 | Buff | Instantly restores a portion of HP. |
| Denial Magic | 65 | Buff | Grants immunity to incoming magic damage. |
| Sacrifice | 65 | Buff | Allows using HP instead of MP when not holding a cross. |
| Activation | 90 | Buff | Lets you use healing ampules and bottles simultaneously. |
7. Healing and Resurrection Skills
| Skill | Level Req. | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Serious Wounds | 25 | Creates a healing zone that restores HP to you and allies. |
| Resurrect | 40 | Revives one ally with partial HP and MP. |
| Whitsuntide | 130 | Revives all allies in range with full HP and MP. |
8. Passive Skills
| Skill | Level Req. | Effect |
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| Prayer | 55 | Drastically increases MP regeneration. |
| Eternity | 88 | Grants a second life upon death once. |
9. Utility Skills
| Skill | Level Req. | Effect |
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| Create Holy Potion | 47 | Craft healing potions outside safe zones (using empty bottles from the Cleric Guild NPC). |
| Cause Critical Wounds | 70 | Paralyzes the target temporarily. |
| Peace | 85 | Prevents monsters and bosses from attacking you. |
10. Rank Passive Skills
| Skill | Effect |
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| Behemoth Armor / 2 | Increases defense (+5% with Rank 2). |
| Soul Smashing | Boosts Healer damage. |
| Diamond Bless | Raises curse resistance. |
| Wight Hand | Adds HP Steal chance. |
| Stone of Sage | +5 INT to abilities. |
11. Gameplay Tips and Strategy
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Always carry at least three bike keys — mobility is vital.
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Maintain full buffs at all times, especially Denial Magic.
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After casting Denial Magic, immediately use Activation (same cooldown – helps track duration).
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In PvP, open with Cause Critical Wounds (CCW) to paralyze, then spam Genesis, Via Crucis, Holy Acidalium, and Spector Inverse (1 v 1).
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In PvE, same rotation without Spector Inverse.
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Keep ~400 Healing Bottles (CC) and HP Ampules on your belt – use both simultaneously with Activation.
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During combat, use a bike and circle within your Glory Ground to heal rapidly.
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While waiting for CCW cooldown in PvP, cast Warp Portal + attack skill to harass and reset position.
12. Final Notes
The Healer is a versatile and resilient class — both support and warrior of light.
Mastering its buff timing and mobility makes you nearly immortal in battle.
Whether as a pure Priest or a battle-ready Paladin, your role is to sustain, purify, and protect your allies in the endless war between Slayers and Vampires.
