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Introduction
So you want to know how to play the Valkyrie class in Black Desert Mobile. Well, this is the guide for you.
Here you can learn the basics of the Valkyrie class, looking at skill builds and equipment for anyone who wants to enjoy playing as a Valkyrie.
Soon you can be dominating in Black Desert Mobile, so read on for the top tips you need to master this class. If you want a versatile fighter that is great in PVP battles and can fit happily into any team PVE situations, the Valkyrie is the class for you.
Valkyrie Overview
Valkyries are female warriors loyal to the God of Light, Elion. Valkyries are powerful melee warriors who specialize in battling with a sword and shield, as well as a giant lance in Awakening form.
These glorious female warriors are formidable opponents. Valkyries are very strong defensive units that can take punishment and heal herself and the team.
But how and when are Valkyries useful in this game, and what are their weaknesses?
PVP
Valkyries excellent in PVP and can be a real nightmare to deal with. Fierce melee attackers, they have reliable grab crowd-control and strong attacks.
In addition to this, Valkyries have one the very best frontal guards in the game, making them difficult to attack. They must be approached with caution to avoid being broken down by the strong guards and CC of this class.
However, Valkyries do excel in attacking by themselves and do comparatively little damage (this is less of an issue with the Awakening form, but this brings its own challenges). This class is best suited to PVP play and ranks as one of the very best in the game in this department.
PVE
Outside of PVP, the Valkyrie is less effective and is one of the lower performing classes in the entire game. This is due to the low damage of the class combined with a very small Area of Effect on abilities.
Combine this with long, slow cooldowns, Valkyries can have real trouble clearing enemies quickly and this can result in slow leveling and farming.
AFK farming is an option for Valkyries as their durability can keep you alive for long durations, needing little input for farming.
The class is slightly redeemed by its high defense and a very strong single cast heal, but it still ranks towards the bottom of classes for PVE playing solo. However, this class is very strong in PVE when she has a few friends to battle with.
Group Content
Once in a group, however, the Valkyrie shines again. When it comes to group boss fights and group PVP the Valkyrie is a fantastic teammate and can make a real difference in a group setting. Buffing group defenses, healing and lowering the defense of enemies, the Valkyrie is a great addition to any team that can play a utility role.
They can heal, tank or buff as need and can find a spot on any good team going. In a team there a few classes that can outrank the Valkyrie as they can help save teammates, tanks and heal depending on the situation. As a very flexible character, the Valkyrie is very strong. just don’t rely on her to carry the damage as well!
Equipment
Now for an introduction to the equipment. Unlike some other classes, the Valkyrie does not have a great deal of build diversity. As a rule, when leveling, it is best to focus on Crit Damage, then Crit Chance and then Attack Speed.
This is because the class already has a very strong defense and needs to get any extra damage they can in the early game for leveling and PvE.
It is a waste to focus too early on defense and the Valkyrie already has this in bucketloads. In the endgame, you will be stacking boss gears and adding attack or defense through accessories.
Speed is not a priority as the class has dashes that can get around this. If you are starting out focus on Yellow gears to try to get beneficial RNG.
The Yellow Weapon would be Liverto Longsword, the secondary weapon would be Ultimate Hasseus Shield or Ultimate Elisha Shield and the Grunil set would be best for armor.
Grunil armor is very expensive, so do not be afraid to go for some cheaper pieces, such as Ultimate Talis Helmet and Ultimate Dobart Armor.
Ultimate Rocaba gloves are also a good substitution to save some money. These still have good stats and will help you out on way to mastering the Valkyrie. Grinding up to endgame gear is tough but worth the effort.
Battle Skills and Combos
The two main attacks Valkyries use are The Sword Of Judgment and Shield Throw. The Valkyrie does have other attacks in her arsenal such as Radiant Smite and Divine Wrath, but these are less effective as their animation broadcasts large gaps and opportunities to be attacked.
Save these for special situations when you can make the most of them. To do the most damage you need to use the right combo. You need to think about the big picture and consider not only the raw damage of the attacks but what buffs they can bring to the next attack.
One of the best combos to use is Shield Chase followed by Sword of Judgment. This combo alone will give your damage output a big boost, so be sure to try it out and get used to using it whenever you can in combat. Other skills to practice are PVP grab moves like your Punishment and Divine Wrath.
There aren’t any real surefire combos for these moves, so you will have to figure these out yourself. For the majority of damage dealing you will want to use a combo of Shield Chase into Sword of Judgment and watch your damage soar.
Summary
Now you’re all caught up, you’ll be ready to dominate with Valkyrie in Black Desert Mobile. The Valkyrie is a very strong class that shines in PVP but needs a group to be most useful in PVE situations.