Crusader

This is the iconic holy AoE Crusader route. It builds around Grand Cross and uses both ATK and MATK, so the build benefits from a mixed stat spread instead of a pure melee setup.

High STR and INT improve damage, VIT keeps you stable while mobbing, and DEX reduces cast time. On AoY, Grand Cross also hits every monster standing on the same stacked cell, and the server's Game Changes note that the Rideword Hat combo is enabled here. It is one of the best Crusader options if you want to specialize into holy-heavy leveling with strong clustered pulls.

This is the direct single-target Crusader route. It uses Holy Cross as the main damage skill while keeping Faith and a partial Grand Cross investment for flexibility.

Two-handed spears are the practical fit here because AoY’s Holy Cross gains extra damage with two-handed weapons, so the build transitions cleanly between single-target grinding and occasional holy AoE.

This is the lower-cost melee route for players who want fast single-target grinding instead of holy spell burst. It leans on Spear Quicken, Spear Mastery, and mounted spear uptime from Peco Peco Ride.

High AGI drives ASPD and Flee, while STR and VIT keep the damage and survivability stable. This is the easiest Crusader route to play if you want cheap sustain and direct melee leveling.

This route focuses on shield-based utility and party support. Shield Boomerang, Defending Aura, Shield Reflect, and Devotion make Crusader valuable in parties long before Paladin.

This is not the fastest solo leveling route, but it fits players who want to build around tanking, protecting allies, and using heavier shields to improve shield-skill damage.