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The Gunslinger is a versatile class with a lot of powerful builds for both Lost Ark's PvE and PvP. In our class overview for the Gunslinger, we covered a variety of different mechanics and playstyles. For this build guide, we'll go over two or three key builds for PvE and PvP.
To understand the Gunslinger we'll briefly go over some big archetypes of the class: you change between three weapons, shotguns, pistols, and a rifle, you have a lot of mobility and AoE but are generally pretty squishy.
Head to our Lost Ark Gunslinger class overview for more information about class mechanics, playstyles, and pros and cons.
Gunslinger Time To Hunt PvE Build - Dungeons
This is a Time To Hunt PvE build designed to clear early Chaos Dungeons. This is the type of content that the Gunslinger can easily solo with the right build thanks to loads of high damage, high impact AoE abilities. We've opted for the Time To Hunt Engraving here to make the most of the Pistol's mobility and the Sniper's high-damage ranged AoE clear - this can wipe out waves of enemies with a single ability. Pretty powerful.
Both Engravings are fine, by the way: Lost Ark is a very balanced game and there are suitable builds for both Class Engravings.
Alright, on to the build. This is a 240-point Time To Hunt build. It really makes use of AoE, stuns, freezes, and critical damage.
Ability |
Tripod One |
Tripod Two |
Tripod Three |
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Spiral Flame
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Quick Aim
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Kill Confirmation
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N/A |
Target Down
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N/A - Tripods added later with more Skillpoints |
N/A - Tripods added later with more Skillpoints |
N/A - Tripods added later with more Skillpoints |
AT02 Grenade
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Wide Explosion
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Freeze Grenade
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N/A |
Spiral Tracker
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Weakness Exposure
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N/A |
N/A |
Bullet Rain
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Vital Point Shot
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Rapid Fire
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Quick Prep
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Dexterous Shot
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Agile Movement
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N/A |
N/A |
Equilibrium
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Weakness Exposure
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Enemy Raid
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Vital Point Shot
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Focused Shot
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Quick Aim
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Flash
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Quick Finish
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Awakening Skill - High Caliber HE Bullet. This massive AoE attack is a very reliable clear for Dungeons, Towers, Cubes, etc. Align this with the freeze from your AT02 grenade or the stun from Focused Shot and you can reliably hit the majority of enemies within an area. Great for clearing Elites as well.
Engravings
Here's a look at the recommended Engravings for this build.
Time To Hunt |
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Grudge |
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Peacemaker |
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Keen Blunt Weapon |
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Cursed Doll |
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Grudge and Cursed Doll are pretty much reserved for Tier 3 content because of their drastic downsides. They are best-in-class for later in the game (when you hit Tier 3 content and that extra damage is essential, but also when you have a better understanding of boss fight mechanics). Until then, focus on your Class Engraving first (whichever one you pick), and then on one combat engraving - we recommend Hit Master for the Peacemaker Gunslinger build and Peacemaker for the Time To Hunt Build.
Stats For The Time To Hunt PvE Gunslinger Build
For the Time To Hunt build you should focus on Swiftness as a priority (repositioning is key for the long-range AoE clears) with a secondary focus on Specialty.
Combos With The Time To Hunt Gunslinger In PvE
So, there are a few hard-hitting Gunslinger combos with this build. You're aiming for a transition from the freeze of the AT02 Grenade into a powerful AoE, like Bullet Rain. However, you've also got options like:
- Spiraling Tracker - Equilibrium - Rifle - Focused Shot - Perfect Shot - Pistol - Equilibrium.
As you can see, the Gunslinger's combos rely on rotating Pistol/Rifle rotations in the Time To Hunt build, maximizing cooldowns, debuffs, and damage. Getting used to the rotation is just the start of mastering Gunslinger - next comes mobility and repositioning for back attacks, but you'll find more of that in the Peacemaker build.
Gunslinger Raid Peacemaker Build
The Gunslinger is a very, very powerful class in Raids because of their high mobility and high crit damage. Stay behind the boss and cause havoc. That's all there is to it. This build makes use of the Time To Hunt Engraving, although there are Raid builds for BOTH Class Engravings. We will cover the Peacemaker Engraving in a later guide update. For now, this build requires 250 skill points and should see you through most of the T1 content alongside the Dungeon Time To Hunt build above.
Ability - Pistols |
T1 |
T2 |
T3 |
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Spiral Tracker |
Weakness Exposure |
N/A |
N/A |
AT02 |
Magick Control |
N/A |
N/A |
Quick Step |
Life Absorption |
N/A |
N/A |
Meteor Stream |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Equilibrium |
Weakness Exposure |
N/A |
N/A |
Dexterous Shot |
Weakness Exposure |
Excellent Mobility |
N/A |
Peacekeeper |
Excellent Mobility |
N/A |
N/A |
Bullet Rain |
Ambush |
Rapid Fire |
Flame Shot |
Ability - Rifle |
T1 |
T2 |
T3 |
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Catastrophe |
Quick Aim |
Concussion |
N/A |
Perfect Shot |
Stable Stance |
Kill Confirmation |
Enhanced Shot |
Focused Shot |
Quick Aim |
Double Tap |
Quick Finish |
Target Down |
Quick Aim |
Large Magazine |
Steady Aim |
As you can see, this build puts a lot of focus on upgrading those Rifle skills. This is because they provide some seriously impressive damage from range. The main aim of this build is to constantly keep hitting the boss with Equilibrium and Dexterous Shot to provide that Weakness Exposure debuff (reduces defenses), rotating out into your rifle skills to deal max damage. Use Catastrophe for stagger, then rotate through the three other Rifle skills for damage.
This is a pretty simple rotation of Pistol into Rifle. It's not too complicated to play, but it feels great, especially because of the Gunslinger's ability to reposition so easily around the boss. This becomes really important with some other harder raids and Abyss Dungeon bosses.
You've got a few options for stats, though we tend to focus on Swiftness and Spec on the Gunslinger for even more increased mobility and cooldown reduction. That being said, if you want to do raw damage, dump everything you can into Crit as a priority.
For Engravings, focus on your class Engraving (Time To Hunt here) then into Peacemaker, the other Class Engraving. It's a nice balance between the two. Later in the game you want to dive into Keen Blunt Weapon for extra crit damage and Adrenaline for extra crit rate.
Gunslinger PvP Build
Coming soon.