Gunslinger PvE DPS Build Guide

About Gunslinger

The Gunslinger is a powerful DPS class in Lost Ark, known for its versatility and ability to adapt to different combat scenarios. Utilizing three distinct weapons – pistols, shotguns, and rifles – Gunslingers possess a wide range of skills for both single-target and AoE damage, along with mobility options. This class thrives in end-game content, especially with the Peacemaker engraving that boosts all weapon damage. Buy Lost Ark Gold to enhance your Gunslinger’s gear and performance in those challenging end-game encounters!

Skill Setup

While Gunslingers have 16 skills, not all of them need to be maxed out for optimal damage. Here’s a breakdown of the skills you should prioritize upgrading:

Quick Step (Skill Lv 4)

• Tripod: Life Absorption
• Rune: Rage

Dual Buckshot (Skill Lv 10)

• Tripod: In a Tight Spot → Enhanced Fire → Final Blow
• Rune: Galewind

Target Down (Skill Lv 10)

• Tripod: Quick Aim → Large Magazine → Steady Aim
• Rune: Galewind

Sharpshooter (Skill Lv 10)

• Tripod: Special Bullet → In a Tight Spot → Guardian’s Breath
• Rune: Galewind

Shotgun Rapid Fire (Skill Lv 4)

• Tripod: In a Tight Spot
• Rune: Galewind

Spiral Tracker (Skill Lv 4)

• Tripod: Weakness Exposure
• Rune: Conviction

Dexterous Shot (Skill Lv 1)

• Tripod: N/A
• Rune: Judgment

Focused Shot (Skill Lv 10)

• Tripod: Quick Aim → Double Tap → Final Blow
• Rune: Galewind

Perfect Shot (Skill Lv 10)

• Tripod: Stable Stance → Kill Confirmation → Enhanced Shot
• Rune: N/A

Awakening Skill: High-Caliber HE Bullet

This skill delivers a powerful burst of damage, launching you behind the enemy to unleash a devastating shot. Use it against bosses and tougher mobs.

Gear and Weapon

Focus on acquiring high item-level gear to maximize your Gunslinger’s potential. Aim for a stat distribution of 1250 Crit and 350 Swiftness at the end game. While leveling, strive for an 80/20 split between Crit and Swiftness stats.

The Way to Upgrade This Build

As you progress, you’ll gain points to invest in skills and tripods. Here’s a recommended skill point distribution path:

Points 252

• Spiral Tracker (Skill Lv 4): Weakness Exposure (T1) – Conviction Rune
• ATO2 Grenade (Skill Lv 1)
• Quick Step (Skill Lv 4): Life Absorption (T1) – Rage Rune
• Somersault Shot (Skill Lv 1)
• Equilibrium (Skill Lv 1)
• Dexterous Shot (Skill Lv 1): Judgment Rune
• Peacekeeper (Skill Lv 1)
• Bullet Rain (Skill Lv 1)
• Shotgun Rapid Fire (Skill Lv 4): In a Tight Spot (T1) – Galewind Rune
• Last Request (Skill Lv 1)
• Dual Buckshot (Skill Lv 10): In a Tight Spot (T1) – Enhanced Fire (T2) – Final Strike (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Sharpshooter (Skill Lv 10): Special Bullet (T1) – In a Tight Spot (T2) – Guardian’s Breath (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Catastrophe (Skill Lv 1)
• Perfect Shot (Skill Lv 10): Stable Stance (T1) – Kill Confirmation (T2) – Enhanced Shot (T3)
• Focused Shot (Skill Lv 10): Quick Aim (T1) – Double Tap (T2) – Final Strike (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Target Down (Skill Lv 10): Quick Aim (T1) – Large Magazine (T2) – Steady Aim (T3) – Galewind Rune

Points 414

• Spiral Tracker (Skill Lv 4): Weakness Exposure (T1) – Conviction Rune
• ATO2 Grenade (Skill Lv 1)
• Quick Step (Skill Lv 4): Life Absorption (T1) – Rage Rune
• Somersault Shot (Skill Lv 1)
• Equilibrium (Skill Lv 4): Weakness Exposure
• Dexterous Shot (Skill Lv 7): Weakness Exposure (T1) – Excellent Mobility (T2) – Judgment Rune
• Peacekeeper (Skill Lv 4): Excellent Mobility (T1)
• Bullet Rain (Skill Lv 4): Ambush (T1)
• Shotgun Rapid Fire (Skill Lv 11): In a Tight Spot (T1) –Enhanced Shot (T2) – Special Bullet (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Last Request (Skill Lv 7): Quick Prep (T1) – Execution (T2)
• Dual Buckshot (Skill Lv 12): In a Tight Spot (T1) – Enhanced Fire (T2) – Final Strike (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Sharpshooter (Skill Lv 12): Special Bullet (T1) – In a Tight Spot (T2) – Guardian’s Breath (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Catastrophe (Skill Lv 1)
• Perfect Shot (Skill Lv 12): Stable Stance (T1) – Kill Confirmation (T2) – Enhanced Shot (T3)
• Focused Shot (Skill Lv 12): Quick Aim (T1) – Double Tap (T2) – Final Strike (T3) – Galewind Rune
• Target Down (Skill Lv 12): Quick Aim (T1) – Large Magazine (T2) – Steady Aim (T3) – Galewind Rune

Skill Description

• Spiral Tracker, Equilibrium, and Dexterous Shot are essential for debuffing enemies, reducing their Crit resistance, and boosting party damage.
• Peacekeeper and Last Request are powerful counter-attack skills that inflict damage and knock enemies into the air.
• Dexterous Shot, Quick Step, and Somersault Shot provide mobility and close-range combat options.
• Catastrophe is crucial for staggering and stunning enemies in end-game dungeons.
• The remaining skills are focused on dealing direct damage. Use your pistols for mobility and close-range combat, your shotgun for medium-range, and your rifle for long-range engagements.

Engravings

Prioritize the following engravings for maximum Gunslinger DPS in PvE:

Peacemaker

This engraving boosts your attack speed for pistol skills and increases the damage of your shotgun and rifle skills. Level 1 is sufficient as further levels provide minimal damage increase.

Hit Master

Since many Gunslinger skills lack positional attack modifiers, Hit Master significantly enhances your damage output.

Adrenaline

This engraving increases your Crit rate, synergizing well with the numerous skills you’ll be using.

Keen Blunt Weapon

With a high Crit rate build, Keen Blunt Weapon amplifies your Crit damage, further increasing your damage output.

Grudge

This advanced engraving is ideal for Tier 3 content, boosting your damage significantly at the cost of taking 20% more damage. Ensure it’s at least level 2 for optimal effectiveness.

Cursed Doll

This powerful engraving grants a substantial attack power boost but comes with a 25% healing penalty. Manage your health carefully and compensate with potions or dodging.

Cards

For end-game optimization, consider acquiring these cards to further enhance your Gunslinger’s performance:

• Shandi
• Azena and Inanna
• Nineveh
• Wei
• Balthorr
• Trirain

Best Skill Rotation to Use

Start with your pistols, utilizing skills like Quick Step, Somersault Shot, Dexterous Shot, or Peacekeeper for mobility and debuffs. Use your space bar to cancel long animations for smoother combat.

The Highest Damage Rotation

Optimize your damage output with this rotation:

1. Pistols: Spiral Tracker/Equilibrium/Dexterous Shot
2. Rifles: Target Down and Focused Shot
3. Shotgun: Dual Buckshot, Sharpshooter, and Shotgun Rapid Fire
4. Rifle: Perfect Shot

After applying a debuff with your pistol skills, unleash a barrage of your highest-damage skills with shorter cooldowns within the next 6-12 seconds.

Conclusion

The Gunslinger is a versatile DPS class that requires strategic weapon switching and skill usage for maximum damage. Utilize your pistols for mobility and debuffs, and your shotgun and rifle for optimal damage output based on your distance to the enemy. Master your skill rotations, utilize your space bar to cancel animations when necessary, and adapt your strategies to each encounter for a rewarding Gunslinger experience in Lost Ark.