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== Build Overview ==

~~Briefly explain what~~ the ~~build does, how it functions~~, and ~~whether it needs specific gear~~.

As a support class with Holy Magic, Acolytes have one of the most diverse skill kits in the game, and nothing shows this off better than an Acolyte who can solo the game's various bosses. This guide will provide an in-depth look at a proven method for the targeted extermination of bosses.

== Core Mechanics & Requirements ==

~~Describe how to play the build, what makes it viable, and how to obtain key pieces.~~

=== Skills ===

* Primary Skill(s): ~~What skills are needed~~ for this ~~build~~.

* Primary Skill(s):

* Secondary/Support Skill(s): ~~Any skills that help this build~~.

** [[Acolyte#Exorcism|Exorcism]] - allows for a constant source of damage on the ground, and should always be used when off cooldown.

* Key Passives/Talents: ~~Any other skills~~ that ~~could~~ be ~~useful~~ to ~~this build~~.

** [[Acolyte#Sanctuary|Sanctuary]] - should also be used off cooldown as this provides a constant supply of healing overtime.

** [[Acolyte#Arcanum_Ward|Arcanum Ward]] - provides a strong counter to a bosses' single target attacks, which can do great damage.

** [[Acolyte#Holy Light|Holy Light]] - This is our filler skill when we have no other abilities to use.

* Secondary/Support Skill(s):

** [[Acolyte#Sacred_Aegis|Sacred Aegis]] gives us some breathing room against melee attacks, and can provide some cover for melee-heavy bosses.

** Heal and [[Acolyte#Mass_Heal|Mass Heal]] are used to quickly gain health back from large hits.

** Haste and [[Acolyte#Benediction|Benediction]] provide some much needed buffs to both keep ourselves alive and provide additional offensive damage.

* Key Passives/Talents:

** [[Acolyte#Absolution|Absolution]] can be used to strip bosses of any buffs that they might have, such as Berserk.

=== Equipment & Cards ===

* ~~Weapon~~(s): ~~What weapons~~ to use, and ~~where~~ to ~~find them~~.

'''Weapons'''

* Armor: ~~Same~~ for armor.

* Accessories: ~~Same for accessories~~.

While almost any of the best Acolyte weapons can be used for bosses, it's highly recommended to use [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Codex+Vitae Codex Vitae] as it provides a new skill called Vitality Aura, which when used applies a permanent buff that increases your Max HP by 10% when used. This is also a unique in that it cannot be dispelled by bosses.

* Cards: ~~Same~~ for ~~cards~~.

However, any weapon can be used as long as it has the following stats:

* +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]

* [[Attributes#Magic_Attack_(MATK)|MATK]] with a high percentage, up to 5%.

* Damage Magic, which can be found up to 10%.

* Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/skeleton-card Skeleton Card]

'''Shields'''

The best shield to use for most content will be the [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sun+Emblem Sun Emblem] due to it's health increase and Heal when hit.

However, at the highest levels of boss combat it is recommended to consider one of the elemental protection shields, as Elemental Resist they provide can far outweigh the Sun Emblems's heal and HP increase one they are upgraded. You can then use one of the elemental resist cards as well, which can fit nicely to increase your resistance by an additional 25%.

* [[File:WindIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Wind|Wind]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Emerald+Guard Emerald Guard]

* [[File:HolyIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Holy|Holy]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Holy+Aegis Holy Aegis]

* [[File:FireIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Fire|Fire]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Molten+Core+Buckler Molten Core Buckler]

* [[File:WaterIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Water|Water]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Raider%27s+Painted+Shield Raider's Painted Shield]

* [[File:ShadowIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Shadow|Shadow]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Shadowsteel+Guard Shadowsteel Guard]

For shield stats you will want to aim for survivability:

* +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] or +3 [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] can be choosen, which will help you survive attacks, or deal more damage.

* Finding a high HP%, up to 10%, will massively help out with padding the health bar.

* [[Attributes#Magic_Defence_(MDEF)|MDEF]] at a higher percent, up to 5%, is one of the choices that will provide you with the greatest chance of survival against bosses.

* Damage from Magic, which can be found up to 10%, also reduces the amount of damage taken from magical sources.

* [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Shield&search=Resistance Full List of Elemental Resistance card for shield]

* Other cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/sun-blossom-card Sun Blosom Card] [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-forest-evergreen-card Treant Forest Evergreen Card]

'''Armor'''

There are multiple choices for armor, depending on both development and preference.

* The [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Weaver Weaver] set is a fantastic set to have, as it provides two card slots for the Chest, Legwear, and Shoes slot, allowing an additional three cards to be applied.

* The [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sanctified Sanctified] set provides both a conversion to [[File:HolyIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Holy|Holy]], and also has the most HP out of any piece of gear.

The choice in armor will greatly depend on your need for cast time reduction, survivability in the form of HP, and damage output. Feel free to experiment with different sets for the best outcome.

Unlike weapons, we can use two different attributes:

* Both +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] and +3 [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] are useful in all slots, and will depend on how well you can survive a boss.

* Chests

** Finding a high HP%, up to 10%, will massively help out with padding the health bar.

** [[Attributes#Magic_Defence_(MDEF)|MDEF]] at a higher percent, up to 5%, is one of the choices that will provide you with the greatest chance of survival against bosses.

** Damage from Magic, which can be found up to 10%, also reduces the amount of damage taken from magical sources.

** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Chest&search=Convert Boss Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-tree-evergreen-card Treant Tree Evergreen Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/cyclops-minion-card Cyclops Minion Card]

* Legwear

** Healing Received, up to 10%, will allow your heals to hit harder, including Sanctuary.

** HP Regeneration, up to 25%, is a fantastic passive increase to your health every 2 seconds, which will let you regain health faster.

** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Legwear&search=Resistance Resistance Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/eyeball-mage-green-card Eyeball Mage Green Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-minion-evergreen-card Treant Minion Evergreen Card]

* Shoes

** Cast Speed

** Move Speed

** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/rabbit-card Rabbit Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/spook-card Spook Card]

'''Other Equipment Slots'''

The main goal of filling out the remaining slots will be to compensate for one of three things: Cast Time, Health, or Damage.

''An important callout is that it's highly recommended to always use the [https://spiritvale.info/cards/goblin-trooper-mage-card Goblin Mage Trooper Card] in your headset at all times, as it grants Free Cast Lvl 5. This greatly improves your ability to get out of the more dangerous skills without having to stop your casting.''

If needing to reduce your cast time:

* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Utility&search=Mechanical+Core Mechanical Core]

* Face - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Face&search=Resonant+Headphones Resonant Headphones]

* Headgear - Harlequin's Hood

* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Cloud+Loop Cloud Loop]

* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Cast+Spd Cast Speed Cards]

If needing to increase your survivability:

* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Utility&search=Ventilator+Mask Ventilator Mask]

* Face - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Face&search=Snowbun+Earmuffs Snowbun Earmuffs], Curse Tag

* Headgear - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Headgear&search=Wildroot+Veil Wildroot Veil]

* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Bronze+Crescent Bronze Crescent], [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Iron+Ankh Iron Ankh]

* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Healing%3A Healing Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=MDEF MDEF Cards]

If needing to increase your damage output:

* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Headgear&search=Iron+Halo Iron Halo]

* Face - Scholar's Glasses

* Headgear - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sapphire+Crown Sapphire Crown]

* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Azure+Prism Azure Prism]

* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Holy Holy Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Magic Magic Cards]

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Any item which has a detrimental effect on HP should be approached cautiously. Enemies such as [[Boss Monsters#Imp Devil|Imp Devil]] have attacks that even with full defensive options can hit for 15,000 to 17,000 damage. This also doesn't include being hit by additional enemies that spawn in.

If you are not able to survive a boss fight these items should be removed before taking any further steps to fix your survivability.

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=== Stat Priorities & Breakpoints ===

~~Provide a breakdown of what stats are needed~~ for ~~this build~~. ~~Since it's not a leveling build you can provide some very general bit of information, like "VIT to~~ 99".

* [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] – 99 (maximize survivability for boss fights)

* [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] – 99 (maximize healing power and holy damage)

* [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]] – remaining points for cast time reduction

== Maps & Use Cases ==

~~Where~~ the build ~~shines (bossing,~~ party ~~support~~, ~~farming). Good place~~ to ~~show off what this build can do, and any places where it works the best~~.

Bossing is the primary purpose of this build; survivability and high sustained damage/healing allow Acolytes to solo most bosses. In party play, the build shifts to heavy support while still offering consistent DPS against Undead/Shadow-aligned bosses.

=== Party vs. Solo Notes ===

~~How this build functions by itself~~, ~~versus how it functions in a party~~.

Solo emphasizes self-sustain and careful gear swapping (resist shields, healing received, regeneration). Party play allows for heavier focus on buffs and utility while spreading survivability across allies.

== Recommended Gear ==

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 == Build Overview ==
-Briefly explain what the build does, how it functions, and whether it needs specific gear.
+As a support class with Holy Magic, Acolytes have one of the most diverse skill kits in the game, and nothing shows this off better than an Acolyte who can solo the game's various bosses. This guide will provide an in-depth look at a proven method for the targeted extermination of bosses.
 == Core Mechanics & Requirements ==
-Describe how to play the build, what makes it viable, and how to obtain key pieces.
 === Skills ===
-* Primary Skill(s): What skills are needed for this build.
+* Primary Skill(s):
-* Secondary/Support Skill(s): Any skills that help this build.
+** [[Acolyte#Exorcism|Exorcism]] - allows for a constant source of damage on the ground, and should always be used when off cooldown.
-* Key Passives/Talents: Any other skills that could be useful to this build.
+** [[Acolyte#Sanctuary|Sanctuary]] - should also be used off cooldown as this provides a constant supply of healing overtime.
+** [[Acolyte#Arcanum_Ward|Arcanum Ward]] - provides a strong counter to a bosses' single target attacks, which can do great damage.
+** [[Acolyte#Holy Light|Holy Light]] - This is our filler skill when we have no other abilities to use.
+* Secondary/Support Skill(s):
+** [[Acolyte#Sacred_Aegis|Sacred Aegis]] gives us some breathing room against melee attacks, and can provide some cover for melee-heavy bosses.
+** Heal and [[Acolyte#Mass_Heal|Mass Heal]] are used to quickly gain health back from large hits.
+** Haste and [[Acolyte#Benediction|Benediction]] provide some much needed buffs to both keep ourselves alive and provide additional offensive damage.
+* Key Passives/Talents:
+** [[Acolyte#Faith|Faith]] is useful for the few bosses that are either [[File:UndeadIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Undead|Undead]] or [[File:ShadowIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Shadow|Shadow]].
+** [[Acolyte#Absolution|Absolution]] can be used to strip bosses of any buffs that they might have, such as Berserk.
 === Equipment & Cards ===
-* Weapon(s): What weapons to use, and where to find them.
+'''Weapons'''
-* Armor: Same for armor.
-* Accessories: Same for accessories.
+While almost any of the best Acolyte weapons can be used for bosses, it's highly recommended to use [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Codex+Vitae Codex Vitae] as it provides a new skill called Vitality Aura, which when used applies a permanent buff that increases your Max HP by 10% when used. This is also a unique in that it cannot be dispelled by bosses.
-* Cards: Same for cards.
+However, any weapon can be used as long as it has the following stats:
+* +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
+* [[Attributes#Magic_Attack_(MATK)|MATK]] with a high percentage, up to 5%.
+* Damage Magic, which can be found up to 10%.
+* Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/skeleton-card Skeleton Card]
+<br />
+'''Shields'''
+The best shield to use for most content will be the [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sun+Emblem Sun Emblem] due to it's health increase and Heal when hit.
+However, at the highest levels of boss combat it is recommended to consider one of the elemental protection shields, as Elemental Resist they provide can far outweigh the Sun Emblems's heal and HP increase one they are upgraded. You can then use one of the elemental resist cards as well, which can fit nicely to increase your resistance by an additional 25%.
+* [[File:WindIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Wind|Wind]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Emerald+Guard  Emerald Guard]
+* [[File:HolyIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Holy|Holy]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Holy+Aegis Holy Aegis]
+* [[File:FireIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Fire|Fire]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Molten+Core+Buckler Molten Core Buckler]
+* [[File:WaterIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Water|Water]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Raider%27s+Painted+Shield Raider's Painted Shield]
+* [[File:ShadowIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Shadow|Shadow]] - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Shield&search=Shadowsteel+Guard Shadowsteel Guard]
+For shield stats you will want to aim for survivability:
+* +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] or +3 [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] can be choosen, which will help you survive attacks, or deal more damage.
+* Finding a high HP%, up to 10%, will massively help out with padding the health bar.
+* [[Attributes#Magic_Defence_(MDEF)|MDEF]] at a higher percent, up to 5%, is one of the choices that will provide you with the greatest chance of survival against bosses.
+* Damage from Magic, which can be found up to 10%, also reduces the amount of damage taken from magical sources.
+* [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Shield&search=Resistance Full List of Elemental Resistance card for shield]
+* Other cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/sun-blossom-card Sun Blosom Card] [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-forest-evergreen-card Treant Forest Evergreen Card]
+<br />
+'''Armor'''
+There are multiple choices for armor, depending on both development and preference.
+* The [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Weaver Weaver] set is a fantastic set to have, as it provides two card slots for the Chest, Legwear, and Shoes slot, allowing an additional three cards to be applied.
+* The [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sanctified Sanctified] set provides both a conversion to [[File:HolyIcon.png|15px]] [[Elements#Holy|Holy]], and also has the most HP out of any piece of gear.
+The choice in armor will greatly depend on your need for cast time reduction, survivability in the form of HP, and damage output. Feel free to experiment with different sets for the best outcome.
+Unlike weapons, we can use two different attributes:
+* Both +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] and +3 [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] are useful in all slots, and will depend on how well you can survive a boss.
+* Chests
+** Finding a high HP%, up to 10%, will massively help out with padding the health bar.
+** [[Attributes#Magic_Defence_(MDEF)|MDEF]] at a higher percent, up to 5%, is one of the choices that will provide you with the greatest chance of survival against bosses.
+** Damage from Magic, which can be found up to 10%, also reduces the amount of damage taken from magical sources.
+** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Chest&search=Convert Boss Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-tree-evergreen-card Treant Tree Evergreen Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/cyclops-minion-card Cyclops Minion Card]
+* Legwear
+** Healing Received, up to 10%, will allow your heals to hit harder, including Sanctuary.
+** HP Regeneration, up to 25%, is a fantastic passive increase to your health every 2 seconds, which will let you regain health faster.
+** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards?slot=Legwear&search=Resistance Resistance Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/eyeball-mage-green-card Eyeball Mage Green Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/treant-minion-evergreen-card Treant Minion Evergreen Card]
+* Shoes
+** Cast Speed
+** Move Speed
+** Cards: [https://spiritvale.info/cards/rabbit-card Rabbit Card], [https://spiritvale.info/cards/spook-card Spook Card]
+<br />
+'''Other Equipment Slots'''
+The main goal of filling out the remaining slots will be to compensate for one of three things: Cast Time, Health, or Damage.
+<br />
+''An important callout is that it's highly recommended to always use the [https://spiritvale.info/cards/goblin-trooper-mage-card Goblin Mage Trooper Card] in your headset at all times, as it grants Free Cast Lvl 5. This greatly improves your ability to get out of the more dangerous skills without having to stop your casting.''
+<br />
+If needing to reduce your cast time:
+* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Utility&search=Mechanical+Core Mechanical Core]
+* Face - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Face&search=Resonant+Headphones Resonant Headphones]
+* Headgear - Harlequin's Hood
+* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Cloud+Loop Cloud Loop]
+* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Cast+Spd Cast Speed Cards]
+If needing to increase your survivability:
+* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Utility&search=Ventilator+Mask Ventilator Mask]
+* Face - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Face&search=Snowbun+Earmuffs Snowbun Earmuffs], Curse Tag
+* Headgear - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Headgear&search=Wildroot+Veil Wildroot Veil]
+* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Bronze+Crescent Bronze Crescent], [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Iron+Ankh Iron Ankh]
+* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Healing%3A Healing Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=MDEF MDEF Cards]
+If needing to increase your damage output:
+* Utility - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Headgear&search=Iron+Halo Iron Halo]
+* Face - Scholar's Glasses
+* Headgear - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Sapphire+Crown Sapphire Crown]
+* Accessories - [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?type=Accessory&search=Azure+Prism Azure Prism]
+* Cards - [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Holy Holy Cards], [https://spiritvale.info/cards?search=Magic Magic Cards]
+<br />
+{| class="infobox" style="float:none; width:100%; font-size:90%; border:1px solid #555; margin:0 0 1em 1em;"
+|-
+! style="background:#555555; text-align:center; padding:6px;" | '''Where are the [https://spiritvale.info/equipment?search=Bronze+Plug Bronze Plugs], Starfire Artifacts, etc?'''
+|-
+| style="padding:8px; text-align:left;" |
+Any item which has a detrimental effect on HP should be approached cautiously. Enemies such as [[Boss Monsters#Imp Devil|Imp Devil]] have attacks that even with full defensive options can hit for 15,000 to 17,000 damage. This also doesn't include being hit by additional enemies that spawn in.
+If you are not able to survive a boss fight these items should be removed before taking any further steps to fix your survivability.
+|}
 === Stat Priorities & Breakpoints ===
-Provide a breakdown of what stats are needed for this build. Since it's not a leveling build you can provide some very general bit of information, like "VIT to 99".
+* [[File:Vitality.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Vitality_(VIT)|VIT]] – 99 (maximize survivability for boss fights)
+* [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]] – 99 (maximize healing power and holy damage)
+* [[File:Dexterity.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Dexterity_(DEX)|DEX]] – remaining points for cast time reduction
 == Maps & Use Cases ==
-Where the build shines (bossing, party support, farming). Good place to show off what this build can do, and any places where it works the best.
+Bossing is the primary purpose of this build; survivability and high sustained damage/healing allow Acolytes to solo most bosses. In party play, the build shifts to heavy support while still offering consistent DPS against Undead/Shadow-aligned bosses.
 === Party vs. Solo Notes ===
-How this build functions by itself, versus how it functions in a party.
+Solo emphasizes self-sustain and careful gear swapping (resist shields, healing received, regeneration). Party play allows for heavier focus on buffs and utility while spreading survivability across allies.
 == Recommended Gear ==
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-| WeaponOneName        =
+| WeaponOneName = Codex Vitae
-| WeaponOneMap         =
+| WeaponOneMap = Abyss Keep
-| WeaponOneAttribute   =
+| WeaponOneAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| WeaponOneModifierOne =
+| WeaponOneModifierOne = MATK 5%
-| WeaponOneModifierTwo =
+| WeaponOneModifierTwo = Damage Magic 10%
-| WeaponOneCard1       =
+| WeaponOneCard1 = Skeleton Card
-| WeaponOneCard2       =
+| WeaponOneCard2 = Skeleton Card
-| WeaponOneCard3       =
+| WeaponOneCard3 = Skeleton Card
-| WeaponOneCard4       =
+| WeaponOneCard4 =
-| WeaponTwoName        =
+| WeaponTwoName = Sun Emblem
-| WeaponTwoMap         =
+| WeaponTwoMap = Fairy Glen
-| WeaponTwoAttribute   =
+| WeaponTwoAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| WeaponTwoModifierOne =
+| WeaponTwoModifierOne = HP 10%
-| WeaponTwoModifierTwo =
+| WeaponTwoModifierTwo = Healing Received 10%
-| WeaponTwoCard1       =
+| WeaponTwoCard1 = Treant Forest Evergreen Card
-| WeaponTwoCard2       =
+| WeaponTwoCard2 =
-| WeaponTwoCard3       =
+| WeaponTwoCard3 =
-| WeaponTwoCard4       =
+| WeaponTwoCard4 =
-| ChestName            =
+| ChestName = Sanctified Chest
-| ChestMap             =
+| ChestMap = Abyss Keep
-| ChestAttribute       =
+| ChestAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| ChestModifierOne     =
+| ChestModifierOne = HP 10%
-| ChestModifierTwo     =
+| ChestModifierTwo = Healing Received 10%
-| ChestCard1           =
+| ChestCard1 = Treant Tree Evergreen Card
-| ChestCard2           =
+| ChestCard2 =
-| LegwearName          =
+| LegwearName = Sanctified Legs
-| LegwearMap           =
+| LegwearMap = Abyss Keep
-| LegwearAttribute     =
+| LegwearAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| LegwearModifierOne   =
+| LegwearModifierOne = Healing Received %
-| LegwearModifierTwo   =
+| LegwearModifierTwo = HP Regen %
-| LegwearCard1         =
+| LegwearCard1 = Eyeball Mage Green Card
-| LegwearCard2         =
+| LegwearCard2 =
-| ShoeName             =
+| ShoeName = Sanctified Shoes
-| ShoeMap              =
+| ShoeMap = Abyss Keep
-| ShoeAttribute        =
+| ShoeAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| ShoeModifierOne      =
+| ShoeModifierOne = Cast Speed 15%
-| ShoeModifierTwo      =
+| ShoeModifierTwo = Move Speed 10%
-| ShoeCard1            =
+| ShoeCard1 = Spook Card
-| ShoeCard2            =
+| ShoeCard2 =
-| HeadgearName         =
+| HeadgearName = Harlequin's Hood
-| HeadgearMap          =
+| HeadgearMap = Sanctum of Light
-| HeadgearAttribute    =
+| HeadgearAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| HeadgearCard1        =
+| HeadgearCard1 = Goblin Trooper Mage Card
-| HeadgearCard2        =
+| HeadgearCard2 =
-| FaceName             =
+| FaceName = Snowbun Earmuffs
-| FaceMap              =
+| FaceMap = Crystal Cave
-| FaceAttribute        =
+| FaceAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| FaceCard1            =
+| FaceCard1 = Golem Fire Card
-| FaceCard2            =
+| FaceCard2 =
-| UtilityName          =
+| UtilityName = Iron Halo
-| UtilityMap           =
+| UtilityMap = Sanctum of Light
-| UtilityAttribute     =
+| UtilityAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| UtilityCard1         =
+| UtilityCard1 = Burrow Card
-| UtilityCard2         =
+| UtilityCard2 =
-| AccessoryOneName     =
+| AccessoryOneName = Bronze Crescent
-| AccessoryOneMap      =
+| AccessoryOneMap = Abyss Keep
-| AccessoryOneAttribute=
+| AccessoryOneAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| AccessoryOneCard1    =
+| AccessoryOneCard1 = Skeleton Giant Card
-| AccessoryOneCard2    =
+| AccessoryOneCard2 =
-| AccessoryTwoName     =
+| AccessoryTwoName = Iron Ankh
-| AccessoryTwoMap      =
+| AccessoryTwoMap = Abyss Keep
-| AccessoryTwoAttribute=
+| AccessoryTwoAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| AccessoryTwoCard1    =
+| AccessoryTwoCard1 = Skeleton Giant Card
-| AccessoryTwoCard2    =
+| AccessoryTwoCard2 =
-| ArtifactName         =
+| ArtifactName = Arcanum Artifact Set
-| ArtifactMap          =
+| ArtifactMap = Windy Desert
-| ArtifactAttribute    =
+| ArtifactAttribute = +3 [[File:Intelligence.png|15px]] [[Attributes#Intelligence_(INT)|INT]]
-| ArtifactModifier     =
+| ArtifactModifier = +% Exorcism<br/>+% Sanctuary
 }}
-<noinclude>[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Acolyte Guides]]</noinclude>
+<noinclude>
+[[Category:Guides]]
+[[Category:Acolyte Guides]]
+</noinclude>