Editing Venomancer Guide (section)

== Types of Venomancers with Pros, Cons, and Builds ==
''See also: [[Venomancer Common Stat Builds]]''

A. Arcane Builds
*This is the most common build you will find, especially at lower levels. There are two builds, and are both dependent on the playing style of the person. They are:

**#Pure Magic: 9 Magic points, 1 Strength point '''per 2 levels'''
**#Hybrid: 6-8 Magic points, 3-1 Vitality points, and 1 Strength point '''per 2 levels'''

*The second one has some room for variation, depending on whether you like survival or damage better. The Strength point should always stay intact so that the equipment requirements are met.
**1. Pros 
***- High damage dealer (for pure magic build)
***- High magic defense
***- Can cast spells at range
**2. Cons
***- Vulnerable to physical damage
***- Low HP (for pure magic build)
***- Not recommended for PvP/PK until high leveled with the proper pets
***- Reliant on pets to tank

B. Light Armor Build
*Light Armor builds are the second most common build you will come across, and a very popular choice for PvP/Territory War.
*Light Armor Build: 1 Dexterity point, 1 Strength point, 3 Magic points '''per level'''
**1. Pros
***- Higher critical rate
***- Better physical defense and evasion
***- Good build for PvP/PK/Territory Wars
***- Can better take advantage of Fox Form skills than an arcane venomancer
**2. Cons
***- Lower damage rate
***- Less MP and magic defense due to less Magic points
***- Low HP because there's no room for Vitality points

C. Heavy Armor Build
*Heavy Armor Build: 1 Vitality point, 5 Strength points, 1 Magic point, 1 Dexterity point, 2 free points (can add to Vit, Dex, or Mag) '''per 2 levels'''
**1. Pros
***- Tanking capabilities
***- High physical defense
***- Can take full advantage of Fox Form skills
***- Can be versatile with both magic and melee attacks
**2. Cons
***- Unable to equip current level magic weapon
***- Lower magic attack, very low magic defense
***- Hard time healing pet and keeping it alive
***- Very equipment dependent for HP
***- Not a good beginner player build

D. Heavy/Arcane Armor Build
*5 Strength points, 6 Magic points, 1 Dexterity point '''per 2 levels''' (12 stat points per 2 levels needed to equip own level heavy armor and magic weapon, where you only get 10 per 2 levels, so extra stat points must come from gear)
**1. Pros
***- Tanking Capabilities
***- High physical defense or high magical defense, depending on situation and equipment used
***- Can take full advantage of Fox Form and human form skills
**2. Cons
***- Very dependent on equipment for stat adds and HP
***- The most expensive build, due to the above need for equipment shopping
***- Not a good beginner player build (usually recommended for restat at 90+)
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