Knight
Task Bar Hero Knight build — free starter and front-line anchor for every meta team. Build pure tank (HP, armor, block) so Ranger or Hunter DPS survives behind you.
Sword + Shield
Base stats
1.82
dps
2
atk
0.9
atkSpd
2.5
critPct
140
critDmg
130
hp
45
armor
950
move
Active skills
- Piercing Thrust — line thrust, physical damage.
- Shield Charge — charge forward, physical damage on collision.
- Retribution Strike — multi-hit; more strikes at lower HP.
- Aegis Field — aura blocks damage for allies in range.
- Sacred Blade — +50% attack damage and HP restore on attacks while buffed.
- Unyielding Will — once per stage, revive with partial HP when near death.
About this class
The Knight is the default free class and the safest beginner pick. His job is to soak hits and hold aggro so Priest heals and back-line DPS stay alive through late Acts — not to win on raw damage alone.
Skill priority
- First eight passive points into Health Boost (Max HP +15 per level).
- Then one point into an active skill and one into Attack Damage; from hero level 10 onward prioritise Armor Boost (+10 armor per level).
- Actives: Aegis Field blocks ~110 damage for allies in range — core team shield. Unlock Sacred Blade at level 30 for +50% attack damage and HP restore on kills.
- Later passives: HP Regen per sec, Block Chance, and Damage Reduction before chasing more attack stats.
- Respec is free — adjust once you see whether the party needs a pure wall or a hybrid damage-tank.
Stat priority
| Stat | Why |
|---|---|
| Armor | Primary defensive layer — scale from Armor Boost passives and gear. |
| Max HP | Raw survivability on the front line. |
| HP Regen / sec | Keeps the Knight standing through Act 3+ damage spikes. |
| Block Chance | Stacks with shields for boss attempts. |
| Damage Reduction | Multiplies with armor. |
| Attack Damage | Optional — only if running a hybrid build. |
Cube & gear
- Socket armor, HP, and damage-reduction materials into blue+ gear — the Knight is the safest hero to invest sockets in.
- Sword and shield upgrade separately: a better sword does not fix the same problem as a better shield.
- Strip sockets before listing gear on the Steam Market.
Best teams
- Front slot in Knight + Hunter + Priest (best overall) and Knight + Sorcerer + Priest (best free-to-play).
- Common early trio: Knight tanks, Priest heals and buffs, Ranger provides sustained rear DPS.
Mistakes to avoid
- Building pure damage — value is surviving and holding aggro.
- Skipping Armor Boost after level 10.
- Neglecting HP Regen before Act 3.
- Front-lining without shields when the party relies on your mitigation.
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