Knight
Skills
| Skill | Max Lv | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Sword ASPD Boost | 30 | Support, Buff, Sword |
| Auto Counter | 25 | Passive, DR, Resilience |
| Bowling Bash | 30 | DMG, AoE, Sword |
| Pierce | 30 | DMG, Single, Spear |
| Spear Stab | 10 | DMG, AoE, Spear |
| Brandish Spear | 5 | DMG, Burst, Spear |
| Charge Attack | 5 | DMG, Single, Move |
| Burning Blood | 30 | DMG, DoT, Shield, Resilience |
| Cavalry Training | 5 | Passive, Buff |
| Spear Mastery | 30 | Passive, Buff, Spear |
| Sword Mastery | 30 | Passive, Buff, Sword |
| Heroic Strike | 30 | DMG, Burst, Resilience |
| Divine Wrath Strike | 120 | — |
Knight Build Guide
The Knight is Ragnarok: The New World’s premier frontline tank and melee DPS. Branching from Swordsman, Knight splits into two distinct paths: the durable 1H Sword & Shield tank for party content and WoE, and the devastating 2H AGI DPS for MVP hunting and solo farming. Meta tier: A-Tier (Lapakgaming, July 2026).
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Sword & Shield (VIT) | Pure Tank / Frontline | WoE, GvG, MVP tanking, Dungeons | Easy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2H AGI Crit (STR/AGI) | Melee Burst DPS | MVP hunting, Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Hybrid (STR/VIT/DEX) | Balanced Damage + Tank | All content, Beginners | Easy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Stat Priority
| Stat | 1H Tank | 2H AGI DPS | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐ (70+) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (80–99) | Physical ATK and weight limit |
| AGI | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (70–90) | ASPD toward 193 cap; Flee |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (80+) | ⭐⭐⭐ (40–60) | Max HP, DEF, stun resistance — paramount for tanks |
| DEX | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (40–60) | ⭐⭐ (20–40) | Hit rate, minor ATK |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bash | 10 | Main single-target from Swordsman |
| Magnum Break | 10 | AoE Fire damage; great for farming |
| Bowling Bash | 10 | Knight’s core AoE cleave — hits multiple targets |
| Brandish Spear | 10 | Spear Knight variant — ranged AoE |
| Two-Hand Quicken | 10 | AGI Knight: massive ASPD steroid |
| Sword Mastery / Spear Mastery | 10 | Choose based on weapon type |
| Endure | 10 | Prevents flinch; critical for tanking |
| Increase HP Recovery | 10 | HP regen and potion effectiveness |
| Provoke | 5–10 | Lowers enemy DEF; tank utility |
Gear Progression — Level 55+
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P) | Level 70+ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Bastard Sword (1H) / Claymore (2H) Legendary/Royal | Red weapon of choice | 1H = more tank; 2H = more damage |
| Armor | Sprint Mail or Plate Armor (DEF/VIT) | Goibne Set (PvP) or Red Plate | Tanks want DEF/VIT; DPS want STR |
| Cape | Rider Insignia or Pauldron | Goibne Cape or Red variant | |
| Shoes | Sprint Boots or Greaves | Goibne Shoes or Bunny Slippers (AGI) | |
| Shield | Buckler (large DR) or Stone Buckler | Royal Guard Shield or Lamor (PvP) | 1H Knight only |
| Accessories | Ring of Strength / Brooch | Red variants with STR/VIT | Match your main stat |
Rune Engine
1H Tanks: Brown Resonance (10% HP shield) + Earth Resonance. 2H DPS: Wind Resonance (ASPD +8%) + Fire Resonance. Key runes: Iron Wall, Last Stand (tank), Berserker Rage, Lethal Tempo (DPS).
Leveling & Farming
Levels 1–40 (Swordsman): Max Bash → Magnum Break → Sword Mastery. Farm with Magnum Break AoE. After job change at Job 40, choose your Knight path. Tanks: always party up — you are in demand for dungeons. DPS: solo farm with Bowling Bash AoE on dense maps. Use offline auto-battle for overnight grinding.
Sources
- AGI Lord Knight Build Guide — Ragnarok: The New World
- Best Hybrid Knight Build? Guide for Beginners
- OSLink — Swordsman Build Guide
- Lapakgaming — RO New World Classes Guide (2026)
Last updated: August 10, 2026. SEA server meta post-launch.
Knight overview
Knight is the second job of the Swordsman branch: Novice, Swordsman, Knight, Lord Knight. It went live on SEA with the July 16, 2026 launch.
How to unlock
- Knight is the 2nd job of the Swordsman branch: Novice > Swordsman > Knight.
- Reach Job Level 40 as Swordsman, then complete the job change quest at the appropriate NPC.
- Job change is free. Stats and skills reset automatically on your first class switch.
Which build should you play?
| Build | Core skills | Stats | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Tank | Bowling Bash, Auto Counter, Charge Attack, Cavalry Training | VIT, STR | Dungeon and MVP tank, PvP frontline |
| 2H DPS | Bowling Bash, Brandish Spear, Sword Mastery, Sword ASPD Boost | STR, AGI | MVP damage, solo farming, PvE clearing |
| Spear Knight | Pierce, Spear Stab, Brandish Spear, Spear Mastery | STR, DEX | Large monster hunting, ranged AoE melee |
Key mechanics
Bowling Bash is Knight’s core AoE — it cleaves multiple targets and scales with STR. Use it for farming and mob clearing.
Auto Counter blocks an attack and retaliates. Timing it correctly lets you negate boss mechanics while dealing damage.
Cavalry Training enables mounted combat with +10% move speed and +1,000 weight capacity at the cost of -50% ASPD. The skill restores up to 50% of that ASPD at max level.
Heroic Strike and Divine Wrath Strike are ultimate skills — high-damage finishers unlocked through the Lucky Treasure system.
Leveling guide
Level as Swordsman with Bash and Magnum Break to Job 40. After job change to Knight, pick your weapon path: 1H Sword + Shield for tanking, 2H Sword or Spear for damage. Knights are always in demand for dungeon parties — use the party finder. Offline auto-battle with Bowling Bash on dense spawn maps for overnight grinding.
Farming guide
Bowling Bash AoE farms efficiently on medium-density maps. Shield tank builds should party up for MVP and dungeon farming — your clear speed solo is slower than pure DPS classes but you never wait for a party invite. Use the Job Freedom System to swap to a DPS class for solo farming sessions.
Knight Build Guide
The Knight is a core class in Ragnarok: The New World, advancing from the Swordsman branch. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Tank | Tank / Frontline | Dungeons, MVP, WoE, GvG | Easy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2H AGI DPS | Melee Burst DPS | MVP hunting, Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
All builds share the same Swordsman foundation. At Job Level 40, you choose your path.
Shield Tank Knight Level 55+ Build
The Shield Tank Knight focuses on tank / frontline. Dungeons, MVP, WoE, GvG.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Main damage stat |
| Secondary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Speed or cast time |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Survivability |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Bash | 10 | Knight | Core AoE cleave — farms and clears mobs |
| Auto Counter | 10 | Knight | Block + retaliate — negates boss mechanics |
| Brandish Spear | 10 | Knight | Ranged AoE for spear builds |
| Pierce | 10 | Knight | Large monster damage — MVP tool |
| Cavalry Training | 10 | Knight | +10% move speed, +1,000 weight (mounted) |
| Sword Mastery | 10 | Knight | Sword damage passive |
| Sword ASPD Boost | 10 | Knight | Attack speed passive for swords |
| Spear Mastery | 10 | Knight | Spear damage passive |
| Heroic Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: high-damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
| Divine Wrath Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: divine damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
Shield Tank Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame
The Shield Tank Knight gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.
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| Accessory R | Level 40–55 accessory | Level 70+ accessory | Do not duplicate trait |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.
2H AGI DPS Knight Level 55+ Build
The 2H AGI DPS Knight focuses on melee burst dps. MVP hunting, Solo farming, PvE.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Main damage stat |
| Secondary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Speed or cast time |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Survivability |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Bash | 10 | Knight | Core AoE cleave — farms and clears mobs |
| Auto Counter | 10 | Knight | Block + retaliate — negates boss mechanics |
| Brandish Spear | 10 | Knight | Ranged AoE for spear builds |
| Pierce | 10 | Knight | Large monster damage — MVP tool |
| Cavalry Training | 10 | Knight | +10% move speed, +1,000 weight (mounted) |
| Sword Mastery | 10 | Knight | Sword damage passive |
| Sword ASPD Boost | 10 | Knight | Attack speed passive for swords |
| Spear Mastery | 10 | Knight | Spear damage passive |
| Heroic Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: high-damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
| Divine Wrath Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: divine damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
2H AGI DPS Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame
The 2H AGI DPS Knight gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.
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| Accessory L | Level 40–55 accessory | Level 70+ accessory | Match your main stat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 accessory | Level 70+ accessory | Do not duplicate trait |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.
Knight Leveling Guide
Level as Swordsman with Bash and Magnum Break to Job 40. After job change to Knight, pick your weapon path: 1H Sword + Shield for tanking, 2H Sword or Spear for damage. Knights are always in demand for dungeon parties. Offline auto-battle with Bowling Bash on dense spawn maps.
Knight Farming Guide
Bowling Bash AoE farms efficiently on medium-density maps. Shield tanks should party up for MVP and dungeon farming. Use the Job Freedom System to swap to a DPS class for solo farming sessions.
Knight Build Guide
The Knight advances from the Swordsman branch in Ragnarok: The New World. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds. All builds share the same Swordsman foundation — at Job Level 40 you choose your path.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Tank | Tank / Frontline | Dungeons, MVP, WoE, GvG | Easy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2H AGI DPS | Melee Burst DPS | MVP hunting, Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Shield Tank Knight Level 55+ Build
The Shield Tank Knight focuses on tank / frontline. Dungeons, MVP, WoE, GvG.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Physical ATK and weight |
| AGI | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Attack speed |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 40–60 | HP and DEF |
| DEX | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Hit rate |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Bash | 10 | Knight | Core AoE cleave — farms and clears mobs |
| Auto Counter | 10 | Knight | Block + retaliate — negates boss mechanics |
| Brandish Spear | 10 | Knight | Ranged AoE for spear builds |
| Pierce | 10 | Knight | Large monster damage — MVP tool |
| Cavalry Training | 10 | Knight | +10% move speed, +1,000 weight (mounted) |
| Sword Mastery | 10 | Knight | Sword damage passive |
| Spear Mastery | 10 | Knight | Spear damage passive |
| Heroic Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: high-damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
Shield Tank Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame
Gear for the Shield Tank Knight prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P / Budget) | Level 70+ (Endgame) | Trait / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Brocca III (Lv70), Cardo (Lv70) | — |
| Headwear | Angel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Armor | Tights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Cape | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Captain’s Manteau (Lv70) | — |
| Shoes | Anklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57) | Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92) | — |
| Shield | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Stone Buckler I (Lv72), Lamor Shield IV (Lv72) | — |
| Accessory | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | — |
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.
2H AGI DPS Knight Level 55+ Build
The 2H AGI DPS Knight focuses on melee burst dps. MVP hunting, Solo farming, PvE.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Physical ATK and weight |
| AGI | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Attack speed |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 40–60 | HP and DEF |
| DEX | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Hit rate |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Bash | 10 | Knight | Core AoE cleave — farms and clears mobs |
| Auto Counter | 10 | Knight | Block + retaliate — negates boss mechanics |
| Brandish Spear | 10 | Knight | Ranged AoE for spear builds |
| Pierce | 10 | Knight | Large monster damage — MVP tool |
| Cavalry Training | 10 | Knight | +10% move speed, +1,000 weight (mounted) |
| Sword Mastery | 10 | Knight | Sword damage passive |
| Spear Mastery | 10 | Knight | Spear damage passive |
| Heroic Strike | — | Knight | Ultimate: high-damage finisher (Lucky Treasure) |
2H AGI DPS Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame
Gear for the 2H AGI DPS Knight prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P / Budget) | Level 70+ (Endgame) | Trait / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Brocca III (Lv70), Cardo (Lv70) | — |
| Headwear | Angel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Armor | Tights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Cape | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Captain’s Manteau (Lv70) | — |
| Shoes | Anklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57) | Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92) | — |
| Shield | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Stone Buckler I (Lv72), Lamor Shield IV (Lv72) | — |
| Accessory | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | — |
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.
Knight Leveling Guide
Level as Swordsman with Bash and Magnum Break to Job 40. After job change to Knight, pick your weapon path: 1H Sword + Shield for tanking, 2H Sword or Spear for damage. Knights are always in demand for dungeon parties. Offline auto-battle with Bowling Bash on dense spawn maps.
Knight Farming Guide
Bowling Bash AoE farms efficiently. Shield tanks should party up for MVP and dungeon farming — you never wait for a party invite. Use the Job Freedom System to swap to a DPS class for solo farming.