Best Lost Ark Striker builds: Best skills for PVP & PVE
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When it comes to melee DPS classes in Lost Ark, it’s safe to say players have plenty of choice with each of the specializations offering a variety of different playstyles.
As a result, it can be difficult to choose which class suits you best. However, if you enjoy hand-to-hand combat mixed with aerial combos and huge amounts of mobility, look no further than the Striker.
Capable of dishing out massive bursts of DPS as well as being incredibly fun to play, the Striker is the perfect class for players who want to break down their enemies with lethal melee attacks.
Of course, in order to get the most out of the Striker, you’ll need to be familiar with the best PVE and PVP builds, and luckily, we’ve got you covered.
Contents
- Striker, Wardancer, Scrapper, & Soulfist
- Best Striker PvE build
- Best Striker PvP build
- Mixed PvEvP build
Striker, Wardancer, Scrapper, & Soulfist
While the Striker, Wardancer, Scrapper, and Soulfist all fall under the banner of the Martial Artist class, they each offer different playstyles that you need to be familiar with.
For starters, the Scrapper uses two huge gauntlets and hits hard at close-range. With a strong combination of attack, defense, mobility, and lasting power, they have the tools for any encounter that comes their way.
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Interweaving martial arts with elemental magic, the Wardancer still takes on enemies at close range but empowers their blows with powerful magic. The Soulfist is similar but can attack from long-range and close the distance on their opponents, channeling special energy called Adamance.
Finally, the Striker is the most traditional Martial Artist class, using their series of fast attacks and aerial combos to take out any enemies in their path.
Best Striker PvE build
When it comes to PvE on the Striker, it’s all about maximizing melee damage and including enough AoE in your kit to take out multiple foes at once.
The best Lost Ark Striker PvE build is:
Skill | Skill Level (/10) | Rune I | II | III |
Esoteric Skill: Lightning Tiger Strike | 10 | Single Strike | Tenacity | Consecutive Kick |
Lightning Kick | 8 | Sharp Movement | Intense Shock | N/A |
Lightning Whisper | 7 | Elemental Extortion | Transferable Lightning | N/A |
Moon Flash Kick | 10 | Intense Shock | Excellent Mobility | Full Moon Kick |
Phoenix Advent | 10 | Wide Strike | Freeze Effect | Nimble Movement |
Storm Dragon Awakening | 10 | Excellent Mobility | Easy Target | Fallen Flower Gak |
Sweeping Kick | 10 | Elemental Extortion | Light of Justice | Pure Excellence |
Best Striker PvP build
Similar to a PvE Striker build, the name of the game in PvP will always be damage, but this set of abilities puts more of a focus on mobility. This allows you to evade devastating attacks from opponents while dishing out damage in huge bursts.
So, in order to maximize your PVP strength, here are all the skills you’ll need:
Skill | Skill Level (/10) | Rune I | II | III |
Esoteric Skill: Lightning Tiger Strike | 10 | Tenacity | Single Strike | Ascension |
Lightning Whisper | 10 | Lightning’s Blessing | Quick Preparation | Fatal Lightning |
Moon Flash Kick | 10 | Intense Shock | Excellent Mobility | Full Moon Kick |
Phoenix Advent | 10 | Wide Strike | Freeze Effect | Nimble Movement |
Sky Shattering Blow | 4 | Swift Footwork | N/A | N/A |
Sleeping Ascent Celebration | 10 | Wide Strike | Quick Preparation | Leaf Sweep |
Storm Dragon Awakening | 10 | Excellent Mobility | Enhanced Strike | Fallen Flower Gak |
Swift Wind Kick | 10 | Lightning Round Kick | Swift Footwork | Extreme Training |
Mixed PvEvP build
For some, switching builds constantly when taking part in both PvE and PvP is a chore they don’t want to worry about, so what build do you run if you want the best of both worlds on the Striker?
Our recommendations for a mixed Striker build are:
Skill | Skill Level (/10) | Rune I | II | III |
Esoteric Skill: Lightning Tiger Strike | 10 | Single Strike | Tenacity | Consecutive Kick |
Flash Heat Fang | 10 | Wide Strike | Quick Blow | Enlightenment |
Moon Flash Kick | 10 | Intense Shock | Excellent Mobility | Full Moon Kick |
Sleeping Ascent Celebration | 10 | Spiral Kick | Quick Preparation | Leaf Sweep |
Storm Dragon Awakening | 10 | Excellent Mobility | Enhanced Strike | Fallen Flower Gak |
Sweeping Kick | 10 | Elemental Extortion | N/A | Exaggerated Ability |
Swift Wind Kick | 10 | Water Round Kick | Wide Strike | Furious Spin Axis |
So that’s all of the best Striker builds in Lost Ark. Looking to become Arkesia’s next champion? Check out our Lost Ark guides:
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