Buccaneer
STR focus · Pirate · Explorer
Alternates demolition bursts and Super Transform i-frames, functioning as a mobile bruiser.
Legion effect
Grants flat STR10/20/40/80/100
Link skill
Pirate's Blessing
STR: +100, DEX: +100, INT: +100, LUK: +100, Max HP: +1750, Max MP: +1750, Damage Taken: -21%
Class overview
Buccaneer is a STR pirate class part of the Explorers. Buccaneer utilize Knuckles as their primary weapons. For their secondary weapon, Buccaneer can equip Wrist Bands
Attack stats
Base multipliers and passive boosts unlocked while leveling.
| Weapon Multiplier | 1.7x | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Speed | Stage 8 | Stage 5  +2  +2, does not break soft cap |
| Weapon Mastery | 90% | Base +20%  +70% |
| STR | +120 & +15%(440%) to assigned AP | +70  +30 +20  +15% to assigned AP extra +400%  +25% (AP) |
| Attack | +19% +90(130) |  +4% +15%  +30  +30  +30  +40  +80% of base weapon attack power-15% of base weapon power while on cooldown |
| Crit Rate | +40% (60% for bosses) (100% for debuffed) | Base +5%  +20% +15% & +20% against bosses  +60% to debuffed |
| Crit Damage | +30%(45%) | +5% +10%  +5% per attack to enemy with Serpent Mark(Max. +15%) +15% to debuffed |
| Damage | +25%(75%) |  +25%  +20%  +10% +20% |
| Boss Damage | +20% | +20% |
| Final Damage | +24.3%(87.94%) | +13% × +10% ×  +20% ×  +26% |
| Ignore DEF | +40%(55%) | +40% × +25% within zone |
All actives
Quick reference for buffs, summons, and defensive utility to keep track of.
| Active buffs | [180s] [180s] [90s] |
|---|---|
| Toggles |  (Toggle) |
| Summons & placables |  [5s](Assault Mode) [30s] |
| Buffs with cooldowns |  [180s](180s cd / 90s cd if 1)  (120s cd) [60s](120s cd) [60s](120s cd) [55s](120s cd) [60s](120s cd) [28s](60s cd) [2400s](300s cd) |
| Binds |  [10s](360s cd) |
| iFrames |  (Touch Damage iFrame) [Up to 3.6s](180s cd, during Energy Orb cast)  (While punching)(60s cd) (360s cd) |
| Damage reduction (%Max HP) |  [4s](-25% | 4s cd) [While casting](-50% | 60s cd) |
Inner ability
Suggested line rolls.
- Boss Damage +20%
- Damage to Abnormal Status +8%
- Buff Duration +38%
Hyper skills
Node picks once Lv.140+.
Bossing
Double Down - Saving Grace and Enhance
Octopunch - Reinforce, Boss Rush, and Extra Strike
- Double Down - Saving Grace and Enhance
Hook Bomber - Reinforce, Spread, and Extra Strike
V Matrix nodes
Boost node pairings & notes.
Primary Trio
Secondary Trio
Any combination of these skills are good but preferred from same category as you want to max primary first
4 Boost Nodes total are needed to reach Master Level 60 for these skills (with Matrix Points used)
- Nodes with the same Main Skill (skill at the top) cannot be equipped at the same time
Other notable combinations
Fighting, Sea Serpent, and Assault Skills
In 2nd Job, Fighting and Sea Serpent skills are introduced. When using a Fighting skill, Sea Serpent skills will automatically activate. Below is a list of all Fighting skills:
- Static Thumper - 2nd Job
- Turning Kick - 3rd Job
- Hook Bomber - 4th Job
- Octopunch - 4th Job (Can only trigger and )
Sea Serpent skills can be toggled ON/OFF by using Sea Serpent. Sea Serpent skills are only activated by using Fighting skills and cannot be used on their own. Below is a list of all Sea Serpent skills:
Sea Serpent. Sea Serpent skills are only activated by using Fighting skills and cannot be used on their own. Below is a list of all Sea Serpent skills:- Sea Serpent Burst - 2nd Job
- Sea Serpent's Rage - 4th Job (Only activated by )
In 3rd Job, Assault skills and Assault Mode are introduced. While in Assault Mode, using a Fighting skill will trigger an Assault skill and end Assault Mode
To enter Assault Mode, a special resource called 'Serpent Scales' is generated by triggering Sea Serpent skills. Upon gaining 5 Serpent Scales, use 
Serpent Scale to activate Assault Mode
Serpent Scale to activate Assault ModeWhile in Assault Mode, Sea Serpent skills will not trigger. Assault skills are only activated by Fighting skills and cannot be used on their own
Below is a list of all your Assault skills:
Serpent Assault - 3rd Job- Raging Serpent Assault - 4th Job (Only activated by )
References & thanks
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