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Duelist

Class guide

Duelist

Melee Class · Light Damage

A fast dual-blade fighter built around rapid strikes and consistent close-range damage.

Difficulty: Medium PvP Bosses Fast Combat

Recommended element

Light Light DPS

Recommended Eidolon

Pan Pan Upgraded recommendation

Performance overview

Class ratings

Single Target
★★★★☆
Area Damage
★★★☆☆
Defensive
★★☆☆☆
Evasive
★★★★☆
Healing
★☆☆☆☆
Support
★☆☆☆☆

At a glance

Strengths

  • Rapid attacks
  • Strong target pressure
  • High mobility potential

Keep in mind

Weaknesses

  • Close-range exposure
  • Limited defensive options
  • Needs good timing

Admin Changes

5 updates logged

Buff
Oct 2, 2026 by ADM Pain

Envoy: Translation corrected (it was outdated regarding recent buffs).

Buff
Aug 10, 2026 by ADM Pain

Changes to weapon mastery:
Shadow Jump HP +4/6/9% EVA +96/97/97%. Now: Shadow Jump DMG +10/15/20% EVA +96/97/97%

Buff
Aug 7, 2026 by ADM Pain

Envoy node:
CRIT DMG +15% EVA +15% All Duelist skills +3 levels. Now: CRIT DMG +35% EVA +25% All Duelist skills +5 levels

Buff
May 18, 2026 by ADM Pain

All Duelist skills are now Light

Buff
May 1, 2026 by ADM Pain

Changes to ENVOY:
Before Frenzy Attacks have a 25% chance to deal 50% dmg. Now: Frenzy Attacks have a 25% chance to deal 100% dmg

Companion guide

Best Eidolons to Use

Recommended for Light and Holy builds. Preferred: Guan Yu
If upgraded: Pan
Alessa
Santa Alice
Summer Michaela
Santa Amaterasu
Gaia
Guan Yu
Pan

Preferred: Guan Yu  ·  If upgraded: Pan

Universal utility

Debuff options

DEF Shred

Hades
Tyr

DEF Shred (Stack)

Ares

Target's DMG Taken

Alina
Hades
Andrea
Aoandon
Demeter
Justicia
Halloween Zephyrine
New Year's Queen of Hearts
Nidhogg
Muramasa
Otohime
Orochi
Persephone
Serif
Tsukuyomi

Build setup

Envoy Guide

Duelist recommended Envoy Path