Builds
Skills & Raids Character Builds & Party Configurations
Optimize your party with proven builds for every situation.
Build Philosophy
In Skills & Raids, your party’s effectiveness depends on how well your characters synergize. A well-designed build maximizes your party’s strengths while covering weaknesses.
Core Build Archetypes
Tank-focused Build
- Primary: Shelldon (Maximum survivability)
- Secondary: Owlivia (Sustain healing)
- Tertiary: Clawrk (Consistent damage)
- Best for: Long extractions, difficult content
DPS-focused Build
- Primary: Clawrk (Maximum damage output)
- Secondary: Shelldon (Minimal tanking)
- Tertiary: Owlivia (Emergency healing only)
- Best for: Fast clears, experienced players
Balanced Build
- Primary: All three characters equally
- Focus: Synergy and adaptability
- Best for: Most content, new players
Shelldon Builds
Fortress Build
- Focus: Maximum defense and threat generation
- Skills: Shield Wall > Taunt > Fortify
- Gear: Full heavy armor, defensive accessories
- Playstyle: Absorb damage, protect party
Aggressive Tank Build
- Focus: Damage while tanking
- Skills: Taunt > Shield Wall > Counter-attack abilities
- Gear: Mixed armor, some damage stats
- Playstyle: Tank while dealing moderate damage
Clawrk Builds
Assassin Build
- Focus: Single-target burst damage
- Skills: Frenzy > Expose Weakness > Claw Strike
- Gear: Maximum attack, critical chance
- Playstyle: Eliminate high-priority targets quickly
Sustained DPS Build
- Focus: Consistent damage output
- Skills: Claw Strike > Attack speed buffs > Armor penetration
- Gear: Balanced attack and survivability
- Playstyle: Maintain constant damage pressure
Owlivia Builds
Pure Healer Build
- Focus: Maximum healing output
- Skills: Healing Wave > Regeneration > Purify
- Gear: Healing power, mana regeneration
- Playstyle: Keep party alive through any situation
Support Build
- Focus: Healing with utility
- Skills: Regeneration > Purify > Buff abilities
- Gear: Balanced healing and mana stats
- Playstyle: Heal while providing party buffs
Party Synergy Builds
Ultimate Survivability
- Shelldon: Fortress Build
- Owlivia: Pure Healer Build
- Clawrk: Sustained DPS Build
- Strength: Can handle the toughest content
- Weakness: Slower clear times
Speed Run Build
- Shelldon: Aggressive Tank Build
- Owlivia: Support Build
- Clawrk: Assassin Build
- Strength: Fast content clearing
- Weakness: Requires skilled play
Build Progression
Early Game (Levels 1-10)
- Focus on basic abilities
- Use whatever gear you find
- Learn each character’s role
Mid Game (Levels 11-20)
- Start specializing builds
- Craft Rare tier gear
- Develop skill synergies
Late Game (Levels 21+)
- Perfect your builds
- Craft Epic/Legendary gear
- Tackle endgame content
Related Guides
- Character Abilities — Detailed skill information
- Gear Crafting — How to craft optimal gear
- Combat Strategies — Advanced combat techniques
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What's the best build for beginners?
Start with the Balanced Build to learn all three characters. Focus on Shelldon's survivability first.
Should I specialize one character or balance all three?
Balance is generally better, but specializing can be effective for specific content.
How do I change my build?
You can respec your skills and change gear at any time. Experiment to find what works best.
What gear should I prioritize?
Focus on gear that matches your build's primary stats. Tank builds need defense, DPS builds need attack.