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Lancer

Class guide

Lancer

Melee Class · Tank & Damage

A durable fighter that combines survivability, consistency, and reliable frontline pressure.

Difficulty: Low PvE PvP Survivability

Recommended element

Dark Dark DPS / Tank

Performance overview

Class ratings

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

At a glance

Strengths

  • Excellent durability
  • Reliable combat performance
  • Beginner-friendly role

Keep in mind

Weaknesses

  • Limited evasive tools
  • Lower area clearing
  • Less ranged flexibility

Admin Changes

2 updates logged

Buff
Oct 2, 2026 by ADM Pain

Envoy changes: Mystic Blast:
All stats +8%, Detail-DMG +10% while active
to
All stats +15%, Detail-DMG +20% while active

Demon Lance - Hymn of Doom:

Demon Lance - Hymn of Doom DMG +5%
Demon Lance - Hymn of Doom CRIT RATE +6%
to
Demon Lance - Hymn of Doom DMG +15%
Demon Lance - Hymn of Doom Dark Skill DMG +20%.

Buff
Jul 15, 2026 by ADM Pain

The lancer skills were changed to DARK.

Companion guide

Best Eidolons to Use

Recommended for Dark builds. Preferred: Nidhogg
If upgraded: Eris
Summer Nidhogg
Tsukuyomi
Samael

Preferred: Nidhogg  ·  If upgraded: Eris

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

Lancer recommended Envoy Path