Minstrel

Minstrel
Job Base(s):	Bard Clown
Job Type:	3-2
Job Level:	60
Race:	Human
Changes At:	Alberta
Number of Skills:	24
Total Skill Points:	121
Total Quest Skills:	0
Job Bonuses
STR AGI VIT INT DEX LUK +7 +5 +7 +9 +8 +1

Overview

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The Minstrel class brings a strong support game to the table. A Minstrel is ideal or perhaps even mandatory for any large scale Endless Tower run, or for even just a standard dungeon run as well as for WoE play. Unfortunately this class is difficult to solo level and is sometimes regarded as a one trick pony (Magic Strings) of sorts, limiting players to primarily using only one second class skill for the majority of their play, and not being wanted for much else. While yes, they are primarily used for Magic Strings, they do have several other skills that can be useful for endgame play in MVP and WoE situations. Because their most important role is to use Magic Strings, they are often referred to as "Stringers" or "Strings".

Job Change Guide

See Minstrel Job Change Guide for detailed information. Changing into a Minstrel from a Bard or Clown requires the player to track down the legendary 'Minstrel Song' across the world of Rune Midgard. After finding him, the player will be transformed into a Minstrel. The journey begins near the Alberta docks!

Builds

Severe Rainstorm Build

Stat	Level 99	Level 125	Level 150	Level 175
STR	0~10	0~10	0~10	0~10
AGI	71	80	90	100
VIT	30	46	67	104
INT	57	57	57	83
DEX	99	120	120	120
LUK	1	2	77	80

Optional: If you can afford a Temporal Dex Boots Hawkeye Expert Archer4, its a good idea to reset stats at lvl 100 to get 120 dex. you ca reset build at eden: Moc_para01: 17,34. It can be set as 120 dex, 50 int, rest agi or vit. SR drains a lot of SP. You can use sucubus egg (pet) to sp proc., elemental towel at +7, Rideword hat [1] or Vanargand Helm [1] as Evil dragon armor at +8 or higher.

Severe Rainstorm / Support Build

• STR: 1
• AGI: 60-100
• VIT: 95+
• INT: 91+ (with 150 you can max effec of reduction delay when playing magic strings)
• DEX: 100+
• LUK: 1-50+

This is a build that can dish out damage with Severe Rainstorm while also being able to support with skills like Magic Strings and Windmill Rush. Severe Rainstorm is weaker now after the balance patch but is still capable of some decent damage with good equipment. Full Support builds are also possible for endgame purposes but supporting during the leveling phase does not require too much in terms of stats and skills. It is convenient and flexible to be able to both support or to use an AoE damage skill, depending on the party members or the size of the party. High DEX (100-120) is a must for good Severe Rainstorm damage, as well as high AGI (80-100). LUK also adds some ATK so a small amount of it is useful as well. Severe Rainstorm has a high SP cost so INT will help a lot, and INT is also necessary for SP upkeep and stat bonuses when supporting with songs like Magic Strings. Generally, Arrow Vulcan is not used if the Maestro has Severe Rainstorm (and Double Strafe has similar single target DPS and is an Archer skill) so the skill points for that can be used elsewhere (or reset skills once turning Maestro). Windmill Rush is a useful support skill and also helps the Maestro's own Severe Rainstorm damage. It does have a high SP cost however, so perhaps only use it when it makes the difference between one-shotting and two-shotting monsters (or two vs. three) for the Maestro or the Maestro's party members. Improve Concentration helps Severe Rainstorm damage a lot since it increases both DEX and AGI. Magic Strings is crucial for supporting and is very useful. Music Lessons and Voice Lessons should both be maxed for support purposes of course.

The appropriate elemental converters or endow from a Sage class helps damage a lot. Phen Card / Bloody Butterfly Card or alternatively Orleans's Gown is required when targeting monsters or else the attack can be interrupted if the Maestro is attacked by a monster halfway. Supporting does not require an awful lot of gear, but tank oriented gears tend to be good choices, and stat increasing gear can help too. Staying alive longer or taking less damage is always a good thing for parties.

Class Data

Skills

See Bard Skills or Minstrel Skills for 2nd class Skills.

Skills in a same group don't stack and will override each other (see Group A Songs and Group B Songs). Group B skills can only be removed through special skills such as Clearance, Lion's Howl, Destruction Song, etc.

Solo Skills

Skill	Description	Levels	Type
Voice Lessons	Increases SP and SP regen. Lvl 5+ allows usage of 3rd class skills while performing 2nd class songs.	10	Passive
Frigg's Song	Increases maximum HP by +5% per skill level for party members. Uses one Regrettable Tear.	5	Supportive
Deep Sleep Lullaby	Inflicts Deep Sleep status to all targets in range. PvP Zone only.	5	Negative Effect
Reverberation	Generates a high-frequency sound wave on a single cell in range. If an enemy touches the cell, it will explode, splitting the damage it causes across all enemies in a 3 x 3 area.	5	Offensive
Metallic Sound	Attack that damages a single target's HP and SP.	5	Offensive
Dominion Impulse	Activates all Reverberations within 10 cells of the skill's target location.	1	Active
Harmonize	Changes stats bonus for caster and target to a certain value.	5	Supportive
Windmill Rush	Increases ATK of caster and surrounding party members.	5	Supportive
Echo Song	Increases DEF of caster and surrounding party members.	5	Supportive
Circle of Nature	Drains certain amount of SP from targets in range but recovers their HP. Usable on PVP maps only.	5	Supportive
Death Valley	Revives target.	5	Supportive
Song of Despair	Generates a special sound wave on the ground that will immobilize anyone that steps over it.	5	Negative Effect
Siren's Voice	Prevents enemies from attacking or targeting the caster for a set duration.	5	Negative Effect
Improvised Song	Casts a random mage or wizard spell.	5	Active
Gloomy Shyness	Triple the damage of Brandish Spear, Clashing Spiral, Shield Boomerang, Rapid Smite, and Shield Press. If the target does not have one of these skills, then the target receives a flee rate and attack speed penalty. Requires an instrument or whip to cast.	5	Supportive
Severe Rainstorm	A powerful 11x11 AoE attack. Requires a bow. Damage is increased with casters DEX, AGI and Base Level	5	Offensive
Full Throttle	Fully restores HP when cast and increases movement speed increases for the skill's duration. All stats +20%.	1	Active

Chorus Skills

Skill	Description	Levels	Type
Great Echo	Deal damage to all enemies around the caster.	5	Offensive
Dances with Wargs	Increase the ASPD and lower the FIXED cast time of all party members around the caster.	5	Supportive
Song of Mana	Increase the SP regeneration of all party members around the caster.	5	Supportive
Lerad's Dew	Increase the maximum HP of all party members around the caster.	5	Supportive
Saturday Night Fever	Place all targets around the caster into a special "Frenzy" state.	5	Active
Warcry from Beyond	Increase the ATK of all targets around the caster, but reduce their MATK.	5	Active
Sinking Melody	Increase the MATK of all targets around the caster, but reduce their ATK.	5	Active
Song of Destruction	Deal damage to a target and all enemies around it as well as remove Maestro/Wanderer Buffs from them.	5	Offensive
Infinite Humming	Make skills of everyone around the caster uninterruptible at the cost of increased SP usage.	5	Supportive

Job Bonuses

The job levels in which a Maestro receives a certain bonus:

Stat\Amount	+1	+2	+3	+4	+5	+6	+7	+8	+9
STR	18	19	24	28	46	53	58
AGI	26	27	38	39	51
VIT	3	10	11	34	45	52	57
INT	1	7	8	22	32	40	41	49	59
DEX	5	14	15	36	44	50	56	60
LUK	54

ASPD

Equip Attack Speed From 2nd Class Bare Handed 156 0 Shield -7 0 Dagger -12 +1 Bow -10 −2 Instrument -5 0

ASPD Potions Usable Concentration ✔ Awakening ✘ Berserk ✘