Dark Knight
Vampire Subclass · Unlocks at Level 20
Overview & Playstyle
Prioritize DEF > HP > STR. Use Eternal Darkness pre-emptively against opponents with known burst patterns (Shadow Assassin, Berserker). Dark Knight wins by attrition — the longer the fight, the better your position. Pair with Death Wraith companion for maximum shield layering.
Strengths
- Tankiest vampire subclass
- Eternal Darkness counters burst windows
- Good sustained damage via DEF-scaling skills
- Safe beginner option
Weaknesses
- Lower damage ceiling vs Blood Mage / Shadow Assassin
- Slow kill speed in PvP
- No magic damage — DEF-immune enemies are problematic
Stat Priority
Subclass Passive Bonuses
These bonuses are always active when this subclass is equipped, regardless of equipped skills.
| Value | Bonus |
|---|---|
| +25% | Def Bonus |
| +20% | Hp Bonus |
| +15% | Str Bonus |
| −15% | Dex Penalty |
| −20% | Magic Damage Penalty |
Recommended Companion
Death Wraith (shield absorb) or Bone Golem (+DEF)
All Dark Knight Skills (10 total)
These skills are exclusively available when this subclass is active. Skill points can be spent freely across any tier once the level requirement is met.
T1
active
Shield of Darkness — Lv30, 1 SP
Absorb the next attack and counter for 150% ATK.
T1
active
Dark Taunt — Lv32, 1 SP
Force enemy to target only you for 2 turns; your DEF ×1.5.
T2
active
Blood Fortification — Lv35, 2 SP
+40% DEF for 4 turns and regenerates 5% HP per turn.
T2
active
Grim Strike — Lv38, 2 SP
250% ATK strike that stuns the enemy for 1 turn.
T3
passive
Impenetrable — Lv42, 3 SP
Passive: nullify one incoming attack every 5 turns.
T3
active
Dark Retaliation — Lv45, 3 SP
Absorb up to 500 damage, then return it as a 200% ATK burst.
T4
active
Unstoppable Force — Lv50, 4 SP
350% ATK that ignores all DEF and stuns the enemy for 2 turns.
T4
active
Fortress Mode — Lv55, 4 SP
Reduce all damage taken by 50% for 4 turns and regen 15% HP.
T5
active
Knight's Wrath — Lv65, 5 SP
500% ATK; enemy also takes double damage for the rest of the battle.
T5
active
Eternal Darkness — Lv80, 6 SP
Cannot die for 2 turns; explodes outward for 400% AoE retaliation.
FULL GUIDE
Read the complete build guide with rotation examples, gear recommendations, and PvP counter-play: Dark Knight Build Guide 2026