Lost Ark: Best Striker Builds

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The Striker might be considered one of the more PvP-centric classes in the game, but Lost Ark is primarily a PvE title, and the Striker performs very well in Raids and clearing Dungeons.

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There are a few different ways to play the Striker and builds that reflect that - mostly choices between the two class Engravings, Deathblow and Esoteric Flurry. These build guides cover builds for both Engravings, and for clearing Dungeons, defeating Raids, and later, a PvP build.

For more information regarding the Striker's overall kit, mechanics, playstyle, pros, cons, and much more, check out our Striker class overview.

First up, is the Deathblow Striker Raid build. This is a fairly popular build that plays into the Striker's main strengths - lots of burst damage. However, the Striker has a few tricky mechanics, including a big drop off in damage if you don't land your abilities, as well as important positional play to make use of the class' back attack bonus.

Here's a look at a sample Raid build for the Striker at 250 skill points - essentially an entry-level tier 1 build. Some abilities and tripods can be mixed and matched where you see fit.

Both Awakenings are valid on the Soulfist in any type of content you're trying to clear. Are you trying to clear an Abyss Dungeon and the boss requires a deep stagger check? Go for Explosive Heat Awakening. If you prefer a quicker animation time with no sacrifices to damage, go for True Heavenly Awakening. It's a good idea to play around with both and see what you like more - they're pretty balanced.

The main playstyle of the Deathblow Striker is to generate up to 4 elemental orbs in your gauge and then deal damage with the Esoteric skills (Lig