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"The Grow Lancer masters the ancient art of lance combat, combining reach and power in devastating attacks. Their unique weapon style allows them to control the battlefield while dealing massive damage from a distance melee fighters can only dream of."
Table of Contents
- Class Overview
- Class Evolution Path
- Stat Point Distribution
- Stat Formulas & Bonuses
- Skills Guide
- Lances Database
- Armor Sets
- Leveling Guide
- PvP Strategies
Class Overview
The Grow Lancer is a melee class introduced in later MU Online seasons that exclusively wields lances. They offer a different combat style from Dark Knights with unique skills, excellent attack range, and powerful AoE capabilities. Grow Lancers excel at controlling space and dealing sustained damage.
Grow Lancers receive 5 stat points per level and focus on Strength for damage with Agility for attack speed.
Key Strengths:
- Extended melee range with lances
- Powerful AoE skills for farming
- Good mix of offense and defense
- Unique buff and debuff abilities
- Excellent for controlling space in PvP
- Strong single-target burst damage
Class Evolution Path
Grow Lancer
Level 1-400
Starting class
Lance mastery basics
Mirage Lancer
Level 400+
3rd Class Quest
Unlocks: Master Skill Tree
Shining Lancer
Level 800+
4th Class Quest
Unlocks: Skill Enhancement
Stat Point Distribution
Grow Lancers receive 5 stat points per level. Two main build paths:
Strength Build (Recommended) - Maximum Damage
| Strength | 60-70% of total points - Lance damage, skill power |
| Agility | 20-25% - Attack speed, defense rate |
| Vitality | 10-15% - HP pool for survival |
| Energy | Minimal - Skill requirements only |
Best for: Maximum damage, PvE farming, boss killing
Agility Build - Speed & Evasion
| Agility | 50-60% - Attack speed, defense rate, evasion |
| Strength | 30-35% - Damage and equipment |
| Vitality | 10-15% - Survival |
| Energy | Minimal |
Best for: PvP, evasion tank, rapid attacks
Hybrid Build - Balanced
| Strength | 45-50% - Good damage |
| Agility | 30-35% - Decent speed |
| Vitality | 15-20% - Better survival |
| Energy | Minimal |
Best for: Versatile gameplay, all content
Stat Formulas & Bonuses
Strength Bonuses (Primary)
- +1 Physical Damage every 4 points
- +1 Attack Success Rate every 5 points
- Lance and armor requirements
Agility Bonuses
- +1 Defense every 3 points
- +1 Defense Rate every 3 points
- +1 Attack Speed every 12 points
Vitality Bonuses
- +2 HP every point
- +1 HP Recovery every 4 points
Skills Guide
Offensive Skills
Breche
Type: Single Target | Scales with: STR | Range: Extended Melee
Primary lance attack with excellent range. Deals solid damage and benefits from lance's extended reach. Your bread-and-butter attack skill.
Burst
Type: Single Target | Scales with: STR | Range: Extended Melee
High damage thrust attack for single targets. Excellent for boss fights and PvP burst damage. Higher damage than Breche but slower.
Spinning Lance
Type: AoE | Scales with: STR | Range: Self-centered
Spin your lance hitting all enemies around you. Excellent for clearing groups of monsters. Main farming skill.
Wind Wave
Type: Linear AoE | Scales with: STR | Range: Long
Sends a wave of wind energy forward damaging all in its path. Good for hitting enemies at range before they reach you.
Charging Strike
Type: Dash Attack | Scales with: STR | Range: Medium
Charge forward with lance extended, dealing damage to all in path. Great for engaging or repositioning.
Buff & Utility Skills
Lance Defense
Type: Self-Buff | Duration: Long
Increases defense while active. Use your lance defensively to block incoming attacks. Essential for survival.
Focus
Type: Self-Buff | Duration: Medium
Increases attack power and critical rate temporarily. Pop before engaging bosses or in PvP.
Lances Database
Grow Lancers exclusively use Lances (two-handed polearms with extended reach):
Progression Lances
| Lance | DMG | Speed | STR Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Spear | 12-20 | 30 | 25 |
| Long Spear | 28-42 | 30 | 60 |
| Dragon Lance | 48-68 | 35 | 120 |
| Storm Lance | 72-98 | 35 | 200 |
| Thunder Lance | 98-128 | 40 | 300 |
End Game Lances (Level 400+)
| Lance | DMG | Speed | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Lance of Archangel | 162-188 | 40 | ML |
| Exc. Bloodangel Lance | 238-268 | 45 | ML |
| Exc. Darkangel Lance | 358-392 | 45 | ML |
| Exc. Soul Lance | 412-448 | 50 | Shining Lancer |
Armor Sets
Progression Armor Sets
| Set Name | Base DEF | Level Req | Best Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seraphim Set | ~55 | 1+ | All |
| Divine Set | ~115 | 150+ | STR |
| Sylphid Set | ~195 | 280+ | All |
End-Game Armor Sets (Level 400+)
| Set Name | Base DEF | Level Req | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage Set | 312 | 400 | ML |
| Bloodangel Lancer Set | 432 | 500 | ML |
| Darkangel Lancer Set | 692 | 700 | ML |
| Shining Lancer Set | 1035 | 900 | Shining Lancer |
Leveling Guide
| Level Range | Recommended Maps | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1-50 | Lorencia, Noria | Learn Breche. Use lance range advantage. |
| 50-120 | Devias, Dungeon 1-2 | Learn Spinning Lance. AoE farm groups. |
| 120-200 | Dungeon 3, Lost Tower 1-4 | Keep Lance Defense active. Upgrade lance. |
| 200-280 | Lost Tower 5-7, Atlans | Spinning Lance + Wind Wave combo. |
| 280-350 | Tarkan, Blood Castle | Events give great EXP. Party for efficiency. |
| 350-400 | Icarus, Devil Square | Prepare for 3rd Class Quest. |
| 400+ | Kanturu, Kalima, Raklion | Master Skill Tree. Farm end-game sets. |
PvP Strategies
General PvP Tips:
- Use range advantage - Keep enemies at lance tip distance
- Charging Strike to engage - Close gaps quickly
- Wind Wave for kiting - Damage while retreating
- Burst for burst - Finish with high damage thrust
- Lance Defense when pressured - Survive burst damage
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