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{{Infobox Job
|jobName=Acolyte
|jobBase=Novice
|jobType=First
| jobLevel = 50
|Race=[[Human]]
|changesAt=[[Prontera]] Church
|skills=14
|skillPoints=90
|questSkills=1
|str=3|agi=2|vit=3|int=3|dex=3|luk=4}}

== Overview ==

[[Image: AcolyteATK.jpeg‎|thumb]]

Acolytes are thoughtful protectors and healers of all that is good in Rune Midgarts. Though they are still new to holy magic, their [[Heal]], [[Blessing]], and [[Increase Agi]] skills are vital to turn the tide of the battle. Growing up in the Capital City, Prontera, they learned how their skills can protect fellow adventurers from evil.

Acolytes are not able to equip bladed weapons but their dedication to all that is good allows them to fully support others in all situations. They can be solid tanks given the right attribute and armor.

==Job Changing==
#Once you are [[Job Level]] 10, go to the [[Prontera]] church in northeast [[Prontera]] {{navi|prontera|234|314}}. After entering the church, enter the first portal room on the right.<br>
#Talk to the ''Cleric'' located at the end of the room at {{navi|prt_church|184|41}} who changes your job to Acolyte and rewards you with a {{Item |id=1545 Novice Mace [3]}}.

*Alternatively, after reaching [[Job Level]] 10, go to the Acolyte classroom at [[Training Grounds|Criatura Academy]] and speak to Acolyte Leader Alice located at {{navi|iz_ac02|156|169}}.

==Builds==
=== I. SUPPORT ===

'''a. GAMEPLAY:'''<br>
This build focuses on aiding your party members in battle through [[Heal]], [[Blessing]], and [[Increase Agi]]. Increasing your [[MATK]] from [[INT]] and equipment is important to increase your [[Heal]] amount.<br>

*'''Alternative gameplay:''' Soloing and killing '''Undead monsters''' by heal bombing them (shift+left click or typing /noshift). This way, you are not relying on another party member to kill.<br>

*'''Alternative gameplay:''' Using the [[Mercenary System]] to do the killing for you. You can purchase {{item |id=12806 Antler Scaraba}} contracts from players or by   by killing a monster using a weapon compounded with {{Item List |id=4507 |item=Queen Scaraba Card |simple=yes}}.<br>

'''b. STATS:'''<br>
''Base level 40 base status distribution suggestion.'' You may allocate certain status points depending on your preference but the idea is to focus on increasing INT and DEX statuses as they increase your [[MATK|MATK]]. 
*STR: 1 <br>
*AGI: 1 <br>
*VIT: 1 <br>
*INT: 53 <br>
*DEX: 30 <br>
*LUK: 1 <br><br>

=== II. BATTLE ACO ===

'''a. GAMEPLAY:'''<br>
This build focuses on whacking monsters using [[Mace]] class weapons. Acolyte classes cannot wield sharp weapons (e.g., [[Daggers]], [[One Handed Swords]], [[Axe]]). This build focuses on being able to kill monsters on your own and using your support skills (i.e., [[Heal]], [[Blessing]], and [[Increase Agi]]) to keep yourself alive and  having high [[AGI]] for high [[ASPD]] makes this build efficient.<br>

'''b. STATS:'''<br>
''Base level 40 base status distribution suggestion.'' You may allocate certain status points depending on your preference but the idea is to focus on maintaining high [[AGI]] for high [[ASPD]] while maintaining some [[INT]] for a decent [[SP]] pool to support yourself and [[DEX]] to hit monsters. 

*STR: 10 <br>
*AGI: 40 <br>
*VIT: 1 <br>
*INT: 34 <br>
*DEX: 20 <br>
*LUK: 1 <br><br>

=== General Leveling Strategy ===
Below are three suggestions to efficiently level a new character:
#Get gear and experience for your new character by following this [http://forums.warpportal.com/index.php?/topic/144833-new-izlude-tutorial-guide/ Izlude tutorial guide] from the forums (this guide is also listed down below in the [[Acolyte#Equipment| Acolyte equipment]] section with additional details).
#Using {{Item List |id=19163 |item=Catherina Von Blood|slots=1 |simple=yes}}, you can level as soon as base level 3-56 in [[Sunken Ship]]. Talk to '''Fisk''' {{Navi|alberta|189|151}} and pay 250z to go to the {{map |id=alb2trea Sunken Ship}}. Use any AoE skill available for your class (e.g., [[Magnum Break]], [[Fire Ball]], [[Cart Revolution]], etc.). You may use {{Item List |id=4084 |item=Marine Sphere Card |simple=yes}} to use [[Magnum Break]] if your class does not have an AoE skill.
#''Without'' using {{Item List |id=19163 |item=Catherina Von Blood|slots=1 |simple=yes}}, using the Payon [[Bounty Board Quests]], kill '''Willows''' until level 21 and '''Bigfoot''' until level 41. Then, using the [[Eden Group Leveling Quests]], kill '''Orcs''', '''Orc Ladies''', and '''Orc Babies''' until level 55 and [[Bounty Board Quests | Geffen Bounty Board Quests]], kill '''Orcs''' and '''Old Ladies''' until level 60. '''You can stack the quests for Orc and Orc Lady kill counts by having both quests active!'''

=== STATS DESCRIPTION ===
''It is vital that you understand how each status affects your character to play the game well. Below is a summary but go to the [[Stats#Primary_Stats|Primary Stats]] page for '''detailed information.''' <br>
*STR - increases [[ATK]] of melee weapons, increases [[Weight Limit]], and slightly increases [[ATK]] of "ranged-type" weapons.<br>
*AGI - increases [[Flee]], [[ASPD]], and provides resistance to [[Bleeding]] and [[Sleep]] status effects.<br>
*VIT - increases [[Max HP]], effectiveness of [[Healing Items | Healing]] potions, and resistance to [[Stun]], [[Poison]], [[Deadly Poison]], [[Burning]], and [[Freezing]] status effects.<br>
*INT - increases [[MATK]], [[Max SP]], [[SP Recovery]], and effectiveness of [[Healing Items | SP]] potions, decreases Variable [[Cast Time]] (VCT), provides resistance to [[Blind]], [[Silence]], and [[Chaos]] status effects.<br>
*DEX - decreases Variable [[Cast Time]] (VCT), increases [[Stats | HIT]], [[MATK]], [[ATK]] of "ranged-type" weapons, and slightly increases [[ATK]] of "melee-type" weapons.
*LUK - increases [[ATK]], [[MATK]], [[Stats | CRIT]], [[Stats | HIT]], [[Flee]], [[Perfect Dodge]], [[Forging]], [[Potion Creation]], [[Cooking]], and provides resistance to [[Blind]], [[Curse]], [[Frozen]], [[Poison]], [[Silence]], [[Sleep]], [[Stone Curse]], and [[Stun]].

''Melee Weapons - ([[Axe]]s, [[Book]]s, [[Dagger]]s, [[Katar]]s, [[Knuckle]]s, [[Mace]]s, and [[Spear]]s)<br>
Ranged Weapons - ([[Bow]]s, [[Gun]]s, [[Instrument]]s, and [[Whip]]s)''

=== OVERALL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS ===
#Your next class is either a [[Priest]] or a [[Monk]]; you may have to adjust your build accordingly.<br>
#Use [[Eden Group Leveling Quests]] and [[Bounty Board Quests]] to find (undead) monsters to kill around your level.<br>
#Use [[Stat Reset |Stat Reset]] to reset your stats to maximize your damage.<br>
#Use [[Skill Reset|Skill Reset]] to rest your skills to maximize your damage.<br>
#Use [[Heal]] on ''Undead Monsters'' to heal bomb them to death. (Press shift+left click to heal bomb OR type /noshift to not have to shift and just left click).
#Use [[Blessing]] on ''Undead or Demon Monsters'' to weaken them. (Press shift+left click to Bless OR type /noshift to not have to shift and just left click).
#Use [[Blessing]] to remove [[Curse]] status.
#Useful recovery items.
#*{{Item List |id=517 |item=Meat |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=519 |item=Milk |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=579 |item=Fresh Fish |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=11602 |item=Nepeta Cataria |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=579 |item=Strawberry |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=518 |item=Honey |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=522 |item=Mastela Fruit |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=521 |item=Aloe Leaflet |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=576 |item=Prickly Fruit |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=526 |item=Royal Jelly |simple=yes}}<br>
#Useful [[INT]] or [[MATK]] cards:
#*{{Item List |id=4052 |item=Elder Willow Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4023 |item=Baby Dessert Wolf Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4452 |item=Centipede Larva Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4412 |item=Isilla Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4018 |item=Andre Larva Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#Useful [[HP]] cards:
#*{{Item List |id=4242 |item=Arc Angeling Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4003 |item=Pupa Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4382 |item=Yellow Novus Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#Useful Utility cards:
#*{{Item List |id=4053 |item=Vitata Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4040 |item=Creamy Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=4133 |item=Raydric Card |simple=yes}}<br>
#May use any of the following gear based on your budget:
#*{{Item List |id=2677 |item=Spiritual Ring|slots=0 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=2873 |item=Cat Hand Glove|slots=1 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=5101 |item=Takius Blindfold|slots=0 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=5592 |item=Sigrun's Wings|slots=0 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=18539 |item=Skull Cap|slots=1 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=28902 |item=Mad Bunny Special|slots=1 |simple=yes}}<br>
#*{{Item List |id=2576 |item=Heroic Backpack|slots=1 |simple=yes}}<br>

== Equipment ==
=== I. Enchanter Mounds Quest ===
After creating a [[Novice]] character, follow the section of this [http://forums.warpportal.com/index.php?/topic/144833-new-izlude-tutorial-guide/ Izlude tutorial guide] titled "Enchanter Mounds Quest" which involves [[NPC]] Enchanter Mounds in [[Izlude]] at {{navi|izlude|96|125}}. This quest will allow you to enchant the {{Item List |id=2302 |item=Cotton Shirt |simple=yes}} that you get the moment you created your [[Novice]] character with the enchantments Max HP+100 and Max SP+50, provided that you complete the step that requires you to speak with [[NPC]] Enchanter Almond J in [[Izlude]] at {{navi|izlude|108|139}}. This cotton shirt proves itself useful once you change your class and can no longer equip most of the novice gear provided to you when you register at the academy. It is recommended to card this cotton shirt with cards that increase [[HP]] and/or [[SP]] such as {{Item List |id=31016 |item=Decorated Evil Tree Card |simple=yes}} or {{Item List |id=4003 |item=Pupa Card |simple=yes}}. 

After providing Enchanter Mounds in [[Izlude]] at {{navi|izlude|96|125}} with a review of the service they provided during the enchanting quest, you can talk to Enchanter Almond J in [[Izlude]] at {{navi|izlude|108|139}} to enchant the novice weapon you receive after you change your class from [[Novice]] to [[Acolyte]]. The two enchantments provided are random and if you aren’t happy with the result you can enchant it again endlessly. You will likely use this enchanted weapon until you can do the level 26 [[Eden Group Equipments Quests]] which is the first part of that questline which rewards a weapon. Keep in mind Enchanter Almond J won’t enchant the Novice Main Gauche that you get for registering at the academy despite it being a novice weapon.

=== II. Eden Group Equipments Quests ===
Starting at level 12 you can complete the [[Eden Group Equipments Quests]] to obtain free equipment for your class. This equipment is sufficient to get you to level 99.

=== III. General Weapon Recommendations ===
Acolytes can use [[Rods]]. Here is a short list to get you started.
*{{Item List |id=1611 |item=Arc Wand|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1680 |item=Crimson Rod|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1615 |item=Evil Bone Wand|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1618 |item=Survivor's Rod (Dex)|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1617 |item=Survivor's Rod|slots=0 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1620 |item=Survivor's Rod (Int)|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1619 |item=Survivor's Rod|slots=0 |simple=yes}} <br>

Acolytes can also use [[Mace]]s. Here is a bit more information on this weapon and a short list to get you started.<br>
#Inflict 100% damage on [[Size|medium and large monsters]]<br>
#Inflict 75% damage on [[Size|small monsters]]<br>
#Can be used with a [[Shield]]<br>
*{{Item List |id=16040 |item=Crimson Mace|slots=2 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1519 |item=Chain|slots=2 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1513 |item=Morning Star|slots=1 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1522 |item=Stunner|slots=2 |simple=yes}} <br>
*{{Item List |id=1534 |item=Wrench|slots=0 |simple=yes}} <br>

== Class Data ==

=== Skills ===
:''See [[Priest#Skills|Priest Skills]] or [[Monk#Skills|Monk Skills]] for second class skills.''
:''See [[Skills#Skill_Reset|Skill Reset]] for information about free skill resets.''
{| class="wikitablec sortable"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Angelus}}
|| Increase Soft DEF by {{gr|5|50}}% and Max HP by {{gr|50|500}} for the user and all party members nearby for {{gr|30|300}} seconds. || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Aqua Benedicta}}
|| Create 1 {{Item|id=523 Holy Water}} while standing in shallow water. Each use consumes an {{Item|id=713 Empty Bottle}}. || 1
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Blessing}}
|| For {{gr|60|240}} seconds, target has +{{gr|1|10}} [[STR]], [[DEX]], [[INT]], and +{{gr|2|20}} [[HIT]]. When used on [[Undead]] or [[Demon]]s, reduces their [[DEX]] and [[INT]] by 50%. || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Cure}}
|| Cures a target from Silence, Blind and Chaos statuses. || 1
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Decrease AGI}}
|| Attempts to lower a target's [[AGI]] by {{gr|3|12}} with {{gr|42|60}}% chance of success. ({{gr|30|120}} seconds vs. monsters, {{gr|20|65}} seconds vs. players) || 10
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Demon Bane}}
|| Increases attack against against [[Demon]]s and [[Undead]] monsters by {{gr|3|30}}. || 10
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Divine Protection}}
|| Increases VIT defense against [[Demon]]s and [[Undead]] monsters by {{gr|3|30}}. || 10
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Heal}}
|| Restore a target's [[HP]], or damage [[Undead]] targets. (Base factor {{gr|12|84}}) || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Increase AGI}}
|| For {{gr|60|240}} seconds, increase target's movement speed, [[AGI]] by +{{gr|3|12}}, and [[Aspd]] by +{{gr|1|10}}%. || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Pneuma}}
|| Protects a 3×3 area from incoming ranged attacks. || 1
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Ruwach}}
|| Reveal hidden enemies in a 5×5 area around the user and deal 145% MATK damage to them. || 1
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Signum Crucis}}
|| Decrease [[Undead]]-element and [[Demon]] monsters' [[DEF]] by {{gr|14|50}}% in a wide radius around the user, with {{gr|27|63}}% success chance. || 10
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Teleport}}
|| Instantly move to a random spot on the map or the user's save spot. Does not work in PvP environments. || 2
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Warp Portal}}
|| Use a {{Item|id=717 Blue Gemstone}} to open a portal to the user's save spot or an area memorized earlier for up to 8 players to pass through. ({{gr|0|3}} memo points, {{gr|10|25}} seconds) || 4
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|}

====Quest Skills====
{| class="wikitablec"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type !! Job Level<br/>Requirement !! Quest
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Holy Light}}
|| [[Holy]]-element attack that deals 125% MATK damage to a single target. Cancels [[Kyrie Eleison]] on target.|| 1 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive || 30 || [[Acolyte_Skill_Quest#Holy_Light_Quest|Holy Light Quest]]
|}

=== Job Bonuses ===
{| class="wikitablec"
! Stat\Amount !! +1 !! +2 !! +3 !! +4
|-
! STR
| 26 || 42 || 49 || 
|-
! AGI
| 22 || 40 ||  || 
|-
! VIT
| 6 || 30 || 44 || 
|-
! INT
| 10 || 33 || 46 || 
|-
! DEX
| 14 || 36 || 46 || 
|-
! LUK
| 2 || 18 || 38 || 50
|}

=== ASPD ===
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="padding:0;" |
{| class="wikitablec"
! Equip !! Attack Speed !! From [[Novice]]
|-
| {{rh}} | [[Bare Handed]]
| '''156''' || '''0'''
|-
| {{rh}} | [[Shield]]
| -7 || style="color:blue;" | +3
|-
| {{rh}} | [[Mace]]
| -5 || style="color:blue;" | +5
|-
| {{rh}} | [[Rod]] (One Handed)
| -20 || style="color:blue;" | +5
|}
| style="padding:0;" |
{| class="wikitablec"
! [[ASPD Potion]]s !! Usable
|-
! {{Item List |id=645 |item=Concentration}}
| style="color:green;" | &#x2714;
|-
! {{Item List |id=656 |item=Awakening}}
| style="color:red;" | &#x2718;
|-
! {{Item List |id=657 |item=Berserk}}
| style="color:red;" | &#x2718;
|}
|}

== See Also ==
*[[Leveling_Spots#Acolyte|Acolyte Leveling Spots]]

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