Versatile Master Lann Guide

Unlike many other MMORPG, class specialization in Vindictus is not a 1-time permanent choice, and it is completely possible to master BOTH class specialization. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to both Twin-Sword and Twin-Spear, and a player does not have to pick one and forsake the other. A versatile Lann masters both and decides which weapon to bring to battle depending on the situation. Please note that this guide does not cover everything by itself and is meant to offer an overview guide for those who want to master the use of both weapons. Also, it is encourage that the player reads both Twin Sword Lann Guide and Twin Spear Lann Guide to gain the necessary knowledge in using each weapon.

=Building a Versatile Lann= The two skills a Versatile Lann must max are Slip Dash and Fury Infusion for Sword and Spear respectively, they each enhance the main functions of each weapon. Refer to the detailed Lann Skill Guide for exact AP placements to meet requirements for skills and equipments. However, note that in terms of combat skills Critical Hit takes precedence over Fanning Slash for a Versatile Lann.

=Weapon Introduction=

When to Choose Twin-Sword
Twin-Sword has great survivability and excel in hit-n-run tactics. The key skill is Slip Dash (invulnerability frame!) and its combos. So when fighting an unfamiliar boss or anticipating a fight that require a lot of dodging, it is a good idea to bring Twin-Sword in battle.

When to Choose Twin-Spear
Twin-Spear has greatly superior damage output and range. Fury Infusion and Hurricane are the key. By anticipating a boss' attack pattern and watching their attack animation, a spear Lann can spin around them at max range, always out of reach in their blind spot, and dealing a constant stream of damage. When survivability is not an issue, Fury Infusion coupled with LR spam to proc Gliding Fury also does an incredible amount of damage. Twin-Spear is the weapon of choice when survival is a secondary concern.

=Tips on Playing Lann= It is just as important to know how as knowing when to use a weapon.

Aiming Gliding Fury
Gliding Fury doesn't just hit in front of Lann. It also hits anything slightly to the left and right. This allows Lann to Gliding Fury past a boss, dodging his attack while doing damage. Also worth noting is that Gliding Fury also hits slightly above Lann and has a decent chance of dazing a boss if Lann hits its head. :D

Flanking an Enemy and Starting Attack Combo Early
Many enemies only attack what's in front of them. Against these enemies, get behind them while they're focused on an ally and start attacking. There is no need to always wait for the stun before attacking. Some enemies are more vulnerable on their left and right sides (like the Polar Bear), so position appropriately.

Also, when a boss is making his attack, think about where the attack is targetted. It may be possible to start attacking way before the boss finishes his attack. A good example of this is kobold Echeloch's attacks in Brynn's Research. Be careful though, as some 1-directional attacks have a backward shockwave effects. Against these types, simiply attacking a little further away from them so that when the shockwave happens, it won't interrupt the chain.

Dodging Side Way, Backward, or Forward
When a boss lounges forward, dodge to the side. When he swipes or spins, dodge backward. Simple. Though some attacks have a very narrow thrust, such as Gnoll Chieftain's overhead swing, while others have a narrow radius in front of them. These can be dodge diagonally forward so that you end up right next to or behind him and he misses his attack entirely while you can immediately begin attacking him.

Twin-Sword Style
As a Twin-Sword Lann, your goal is to move in to do quick damage then get out. When you have extreme mastery and good ping, you can even use Slip Dash's invulnerability frame to nullify some of the enemy's attack for a quicker turnabout.

Basic Combos
Use a mixture of LR and LLLR to get crits and then Gliding Fury. That is the bread and butter of Twin-Sword Lann. When the boss is stunned, you may do more damage trying to get Gliding Fury multiple times than to Thousand Needle once. Although it all depends on the boss's recovery time, how far away you are, and how much time you have.

The the most common way to use Thousand Needles is when a boss is too dangerous to get close, then you start your normal attacks a safe distance away from the target and time it so that you can swipe the boss at max range of your Thousand Needle, then Gliding Fury or use the second smash.

Slip Dash + Double Crescent
The obvious use is to dash in quickly when a boss is vulnerable (usually when he is recovering from an attack), then Double Crescent for a chance of Gliding Fury. An advanced combo is to Slip Dash right before an attack is about to hit you, making use of both invulnerability frames and positioning, then immediately Double Crescent. The amount of time saved can mean that even if Double Crecent didn't crit, you may have time for an extra LR or even LLLR. Against quicker bosses like the Werewolves, this technique may be necessarily to actually land both of Double Crescent hits.

The mobility offered by Double Crescent is increased when you hit Rank 9 as it allows you to use Double Crescent after Nimble Dash rather than only after the first Slip Dash. This opens up extremely daring, but spectacular maneuvers such as Nimble Dash to nullify 2-hit combo attacks from the boss then immediately Double Crecent.

Windmill + Slip Dash + Gliding Fury
Even when Twin-Sword Lann gets knocked down he can do a lot of damage. It is easy to forget or overlook that this combo exists, but when the going gets tough (and it is tough if you're getting knocked down), this will make a difference. If you have been practicing how to aim your Gliding Fury to Glide past your target, you may even use this to get out of getting cornered and otherwise stun-locked to death.

Basic Combo
LR and LLLR are your go-to combo for the quickest path to Gliding Fury to get in and out while doing some damage. LLR on the other hand is good for clearing a group of mob quickly, but it is also the fastest smash that does not forces Lann to stand still for a long time. Note that for the basic smash attacks, you should always cancel your attack into a Gliding Fur as soon as you see/hear the crit without waiting for the smash attack to finish. A mix of LR and LLLR with Gliding Fury is one of the highest damage combo possible in a very short time window. LLR spam is the safest way to deal damage as it leaves Lann least exposed to danger.

Grand Hurricane
This is, of course, the room-clearing combo that spear Lann are known for, but not every Spear Lann knows how to position themselves to spin properly. Keep in mind that the best part about this attack isn't the base damage, but its mobility that allows you to perform your entire attack without needing the boss to be stunned. Since you have full control of your movement during the Hurricane, spin around the boss so that it can't hit you. There is no reason to take damage when you can avoid it! Just try to end the spin with a well-aimed Gliding Fury for even more damage (and a safe place to catch your breath) and remember that you can Dodge Roll out of a Hurricane!

Another great thing about Hurricane is that it won't be interrupted by damage (unless it kills you, of course). When the boss is about to do a minor burst damage that otherwise knock you back, you may want to spin into him (again, if it doesn't kill you), take the minor damage and finish with a Gliding Fury while everyone else in your party are running away.

Lastly, once you have maxed Critical Hit and Fury Infusion, spamming Fury-Infused Hurricane is one of the deadliest thing you can do to an enemy, and most Bosses will fall extremely quickly to the furious onslaught of a spinning Lann. Provided that you don't die in the process, of course.

The Dodge Roll Crits
For the highly offense-oreiented Spear Lann, even their dodge roll deals damage that can crit and transition into a Gliding Fury. It's the fastest way for a Lann to proc Gliding Fury, but the stamina cost is quite high, so only use it when you won't need that stamina to stay alive yet don't have time to do an LR either.

=Buying Gear= Check Marketplace. Check Marketplace! Check Marketplace!! Even as early as level 1, you can be a proud owner of a rare weapon with enhancement bonus if you buy them from the marketplace. Although this does not always work and sometimes it is cheaper to craft your own weapon.

Skyfrost Twin Swords
These are a dime a dozen and are better than anything you can get starting from level 1 until level 12. All the weapons you get from quests are vendor material (and will probably retroactively pay for the purchasing price of Skyfrost).

Twin Red Metal Longswords
This is another great buy from the Marketplace.

Twin Bone Spiked Longswords and Blade of Ykesha
Well here you have a choice. You can get Spiked Longswords for the boost in damage as soon as you hit lvl 28, or you can tough it out and wait 4 more levels for Blade of Ykesha. However, if you check the marketplace every day from lvl 12 to lvl 28, you will most definitely find a Bone Spiked Longswords for a low price, so you don't really need to wait. Retire the spiky sword for Ykesha when you get the chance to craft it as Ykesha is part of the component for an epic sword in a future update (that is LIVE in Korea but not in NA).

Blade of Ykesha: The Nihility/Soul Slasher
Here is a cross if you chose Ykesha you should upgrade it. Not a hard concept, but the Ykesha is better now.

The Twin Spears to Get
Spear is a little different, as you actually DO get pretty good ones from quests.

Executioner
The first major upgrade requires Lann to be level 28. It is actually a quest reward at level 30, so the price on marketplace tends to be on the low side if you wish to buy it so that you can use it sooner.

Blood Lancer
A great weapon at level 32 that can be crafted after Blood Prince (at level 31). This spear is only 231 attack lower than the best spear in the game, and is much much cheaper. Get it as soon as you can and destroy everything in your path.

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Golden Scale Twin Spear'
This weapon requires SIX Gold Ore for a 231 attack increase. Since Gold Ores sell for about 5k-20k, it technically costs over a million gold to craft this (as you can make millions by selling those Gold Ore instead). It is expensive even at the marketplace, but to me personally a good buy it will be the best spear till level 44. ==

Long Blade Twin Spears
This is an awesome upgrade. Just saying being versatile is expensive so I suggest to you might want to skip the Golden Scale spears. Its just not worth it. Plus these come at a decent price at the market place sometimes. Oh and its shiny.

Ivory Twin Spears
Another huge upgrade. These look awesome they give a nice stat upgrade and they are superior to anything you have seen before. I suggest you GET THESE. Got it.

Braid Tassel Twin Spears
An enormous upgrade! These are the nicest looking spears you will ever see. It's also the spears that Lann uses in a lot of videos and trailers. This is arguably the best Twin Spears in the game, though it's tremendously expensive, ranging on the market from 10-15 million gold. But the attack goes up something like 1500 and not to mention they look SWEET. If you can afford it, definitely get it.

The Armor
Exquisite Crimson Rage Set The red armor that everyone wears through adolescence in Vindictus. It tends to be very cheap to buy on Marketplace.

Savage Leather Set The next best thing after Crimson Rage set for your Lann. Also fairly easy to acquire via Marketplace. The Savage ring that is part of this set is also a great little ring to keep.

Exquisite Blood Prince Set This is your entry to Heavy Armor and you never turn back. Almost every Lann and Fiona goes through one of these sets, so there are plenty of them on the Marketplace to drive the price down.

Exquisite Spider Lord Set Your first piece of plate (helm), and a very powerful set for level 38 that is also not easy to acquire. It can be upgraded into the best armor set currently, so the chance of finding it on sale for cheaper than crafting cost is low. Craft it.

Exquisite Laghodessa Slayer Set The currently best armor set in the game for level 44. Even some Evie use it but the cost is ENORMOUS at the market place craft it. It requires a lot of grinding with the Laghodessa raid boss, but if you are at max level, you might as well. It requires Spider Lord Set as part of the ingredient to craft it so if you get the Spider Lord Set, you might as well craft these. However, if by the time you reach this level, this armor set is being retired for something higher level, then you may want to do a bit of research.

Dark Crest Set Now this is for the absolute best of players. It's a giant jump from Laghodessa, and most people get other pieces of armor between the two. Like the Braid Tassel Spears, this is arguably the best armor for Lann, and is used in many official Trailers and Videos. After about level 60, you will start seeing a lot of experienced Lanns with this set. The only problem is getting the set. The Chest and Grieves are the cheapest to buy from the market. The gloves and boots however are extremely expensive and require many drops from Titan (The boss from "The Giant" Battle). Finally is the helmet, the coolest part. The only way to get this piece is by a drop from Titan, however, it's one of his rarest drops, and the prices on the market are in the millions. Good luck getting this set, but you better believe that if you can get it, you will definitely notice a change in your success.