Editing Knight

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{{ClassInfoBox
 | Role = Melee <br> Tank
 | Weapons = Spear <br> Shield
 | STR = 9
 | AGI = 1
 | VIT = 12
 | INT = 1
 | DEX = 9
 | LUK = 1
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<div style="margin:1em 0; padding:1em; border-left:4px solid #7a6fb0; font-style:italic; font-size:105%; line-height:1.6; border-radius:8px; box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);">“''A balanced melee fighter trained in spear and shield combat. Durable and dependable, ideal for players who enjoy frontline roles and absorbing damage.''”</div>

Knights represent discipline and resilience, trained to wield spears and shields in balance. Their role as durable frontline fighters makes them well-suited for players who enjoy leading battles, defending allies, and absorbing damage.  

The Knight’s use of shield techniques and spear mastery allows for both offense and defense, making them versatile in prolonged encounters. While not as offensively explosive as Warriors, their ability to withstand punishment ensures consistency and survivability.  

As a Base Class, the Knight establishes a sturdy foundation for tanking roles and defensive playstyles. Their steady presence in combat makes them indispensable for groups seeking a reliable protector.  

== General Skills ==
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== Knight Skills ==
These skills are unique to the Knight class.

=== Active ===
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  <div>[[File:Skill-air-cutter.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Air Cutter</b> — Sweep your weapon in a swift arc, staggering enemies around you.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Spear, Sword
* '''Damage:''' 100% + 40% ATK per level
* +2% ATK per [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Strength.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Strength_(STR)|STR]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]]
* '''Area:''' Medium
* '''Combo Finisher:''' +50% damage
* '''Cooldown:''' 3 seconds
* '''Cost:''' 7 + 3 mana per level
* '''Debuff Applied:''' Stagger
** ''Effect:'' Block Disabled
** ''Damage From Melee:'' +5% + 2% per level
** ''Duration:'' 5 + 2 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-counter-stance.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Counter Stance</b> — Take a defensive stance and retaliate with a counter slash when struck.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Cooldown:''' 3 seconds
* '''Cost:''' 10 mana
* '''Buff Applied:''' Counter
** ''Block:'' +100%
** ''Crit:'' +100
** ''Negative Effect on Player:'' Cannot Attack or Move, Flee Disabled
** ''Duration:'' 2 seconds
* '''Special Attack:''' Counter Slash
* '''Combo Finisher:''' +50% damage
* '''Damage Reflected:''' 50% + 10% per level
* +1% ATK per [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]]
* '''Debuff Applied:''' Stun
** ''Effect:'' Cannot Attack or Move, Flee Disabled
** ''Duration:'' 1.5 seconds

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  <div>[[File:Skill-endure.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Endure</b> — Prevents flinching from damage.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Cost:''' 10 mana
* '''Buff Applied:''' Endure
** ''Effect:'' Immune to flinching
** ''DEF:'' +5 per level
** ''MDEF:'' +5 per level
** ''Duration:'' 60 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-fortify.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Fortify</b> — Massively increases defensive capabilities.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Cost:''' 20 mana
* '''Buff Applied:''' Fortify
** ''HP:'' +4% per level
** ''Healing Received:'' +4% per level
** +2 [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] per level
** ''Duration:'' 60 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-impale.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Impale</b> — Deliver a precise, piercing blow. Deals bonus damage when used at the end of a combo.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Spear, Sword
* '''Damage:''' 100% + 40% ATK per level
* +2% ATK per [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Strength.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Strength_(STR)|STR]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]]
* '''Hits:''' 2
* '''Area:''' Small
* '''Combo Finisher:''' +50% damage
* '''Cooldown:''' 3 seconds
* '''Cost:''' 7 + 3 mana per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-piercing-flurry.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Piercing Flurry</b> — Lunge forward with rapid jabs, striking multiple enemies in a line.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Spear, Sword
* '''Damage:''' 100% + 40% ATK per level
* +2% ATK per [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Strength.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Strength_(STR)|STR]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]]
* '''Hits:''' 3
* '''Area:''' Small
* '''Combo Ready:''' 4 seconds
* '''Cooldown:''' 3 seconds
* '''Cost:''' 7 + 3 mana per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-reflect-shield.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Reflect Shield</b> — Reflects damage when shield is equipped.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Shield
* '''Cost:''' 20 mana
* '''Buff Applied:''' Reflect Shield
** ''Reflect Damage:'' +10% per level
** ''Duration:'' 60 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-spear-quicken.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Spear Quicken</b> — Increases offensive power when wielding a sword or spear.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Spear, Sword
* '''Cost:''' 20 mana
* '''Buff Applied:''' Spear Quicken
** ''Attack Speed:'' +5% per level
** ''Hit:'' +8 per level
** +2% ATK per [[File:Agility.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Agility_(AGI)|AGI]]
** ''Duration:'' 60 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-taunt.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Taunt</b> — Forces affected targets to focus all basic attacks on you.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Cooldown:''' 1 second
* '''Cost:''' 10 mana
* '''Debuff Applied:''' Taunt
** ''Attack:'' +5% +2% per level
** ''Damage From Melee:'' +5% +2% per level
** ''Duration:'' 5 + 2 seconds per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-weapon-throw.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Weapon Throw</b> — Hurl your weapon forward in a spinning path, damaging enemies as it returns.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Damage:''' 100% + 30% ATK per level
* +2% ATK per [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Strength.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Strength_(STR)|STR]]
* +1% ATK per [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]]
* '''Effect:''' Knockback
* '''Area:''' Medium
* '''Combo Finisher:''' +50% damage
* '''Cooldown:''' 3 seconds
* '''Cost:''' 7 + 3 mana per level
* '''Debuff Applied:''' Slow
** ''Move Spd:'' −50%
** ''Cast Spd:'' −25%
** ''Atk Spd:'' −25%
** ''Duration:'' 3 seconds

=== Passive ===
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  <div>[[File:Skill-spear-mastery.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Spear Mastery</b> — Enhances attack power of spears and swords. Increases maximum health.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 10
* '''Spear ATK:''' +2 per level
* '''Sword ATK:''' +2 per level
* '''HP:''' +35 per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-shield-mastery.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Shield Mastery</b> — Improves block rate and defenses when equipping a shield.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Block:''' +2% per level
* '''DEF:''' +2% per level
* '''MDEF:''' +2% per level

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  <div>[[File:Skill-twohand-parry.webp|75px|link=]]</div>
  <div><b>Twohand Parry</b> — Allows two-handed weapons to block attacks.</div>
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* '''Max Level:''' 5
* '''Requires:''' Two-Handed Sword, Axe, Spear, Scythe
* '''Block:''' +6% per level

== Attributes ==

{| class="infobox custom-table" style="float:none; width:100%; max-width:500px; font-size:90%; margin:1em auto; text-align:left;"
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! colspan="2" | '''Primary Attributes'''
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| style="font-weight:bold; width:20%; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Strength.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Strength_(STR)|STR]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | The main source of a Knight’s physical power.<br />Directly increases ATK and scales with nearly all offensive skills, making it the cornerstone of Knight damage.
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| style="font-weight:bold; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Vitality.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | The backbone of Knight survivability.<br />Raises HP and physical defense while also scaling some defensive and support abilities, ensuring Knights remain durable in frontline roles.
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| style="font-weight:bold; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Agility.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Agility_(AGI)|AGI]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | A supportive stat that enhances mobility and tempo.<br />Boosts ASPD, with synergy from skills like Spear Quicken, though less impactful than STR or VIT for overall Knight performance.
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! colspan="2" | '''Secondary Attributes'''
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| style="font-weight:bold; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Dexterity.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | Provides accuracy and block rate, giving a baseline benefit to all physical classes.<br />Knights gain consistency from HIT, but generally only need enough to prevent frequent misses, leaving it secondary to other stats.
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| style="font-weight:bold; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Intelligence.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | Expands MP and slightly improves regeneration, offering situational support for skill uptime.<br />Useful mainly when spamming abilities or in magic-heavy encounters, but otherwise low priority compared to Knight’s physical scaling.
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| style="font-weight:bold; padding:6px; text-align:center;" | [[File:Luck.png|25px]] [[Attributes#Luck_(LUK)|LUK]] || style="padding:6px; text-align:left;" | Increases critical chance and critical damage, which all classes benefit from in theory.<br />For Knights, it is mainly viable in niche crit-oriented builds, and not recommended for general play or tank-focused roles.
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