# Bard / Dancer

## Bard / Dancer

Bard and Dancer are support classes built around area buffs and debuffs.

They are highly valued in party play.

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### 🟣 At a glance

* **Main build:** Support
* **Bard core skill:** Poem of Bragi
* **Dancer core skill:** Service for You
* **Best map focus:** Party leveling areas such as Glast Heim and Anubis

### 🟣 Overview

Bard and Dancer bring strong ensemble utility and party value.

They can solo with ranged attacks, but perform best in groups.

### 🟣 Build

#### Support build

Use this build for party play.

**Stats**

* DEX: 80–99
* INT: 40–60
* VIT: 30–50

**Focus**

* Better song or dance uptime
* Stronger SP support
* Safer party play

### 🟣 Key skills

#### Bard

* Poem of Bragi — core support skill
* Musical Lessons

#### Dancer

* Slow Grace
* Service for You — core support skill

### 🟣 Gameplay

1. Support the party with songs or dances.
2. Maintain safe positioning behind the frontline.
3. Use ranged attacks while support skills stay active.
4. Prioritize party uptime over solo damage.

### 🟣 Equipment progression

#### Early

* Instrument or Whip
* Basic armor
* Basic boots

#### Mid

* Better Instrument or Whip
* DEX gear
* SP support gear

#### Late

* Refined Instrument or Whip
* Strong DEX gear
* Better SP support setup

### 🟣 Best leveling spots

* Glast Heim party maps
* Anubis parties
* Other party leveling zones

### 🟣 Pros and cons

**Pros**

* Top-tier support
* Always useful in parties
* Strong group utility

**Cons**

* Weak solo damage
* Depends on party play

### 🟣 Related guide

* [Leveling Encyclopedia](/rowiki/guide/leveling-guide.md)


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