Party Synergies

Introduction

A synergy is a buff or debuff provided by a player that increases the entire party's potential in combat. These synergies are a crucial part of the PvE endgame in Lost Ark. Building the optimal team composition requires careful consideration of the various types of synergies that benefit different class playstyles. This guide outlines the available options for each class and their purpose.

Synergy Types

DPS synergies can be divided into categories granting Percent Damage, Crit Rate, Defense Reduction, Stagger Damage and Utility bonuses to the team. Supports offer different offensive buffs on top of their regular synergy, therefore they are categorized separate from DPS. Depending on their duration and uptime potential, these are classified as burst or constant synergies.

Notable things to know:

For your skills to apply synergy effects, they have to be augmented with the correct Tripod. These are typically available at level 4 or 7 of a skill, and therefor don't require high point investment.
The same synergy effects from two identical classes do not stack. This is also true for opposing gender versions of Wardancer (Striker) and Deadeye (Gunslinger).
Two different skills providing the same debuff/buff within the same class do not stack.
Form your party with unique classes that complement each other with their synergies. Crit Rate and burst oriented synergies can be extremely powerful if properly utilized by everyone in a party.
Keep in mind that all content in Lost Ark can be completed with any team composition and optimized setups only make clearing content easier.

DPS Synergies

Burst synergies are powerful in an organized group with proper coordination, but can be hard to take advantage of in public parties. Constant synergies are great for public groups, as you can expect to have high uptime of buffs without much communication.

Flat Percent Damage (Burst)

Classes with

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Gunlancer	Shout of Hatred	3% Damage 9% Head/Back Attack Damage	12 seconds	Low

Flat Percent Damage (Constant)

Deathblade's Open Weakness Tripod provides a 3% damage increase for all sources, as well as increasing Head and Back Attack damage inflicted to the opponent by 9%. She's powerful in compositions that can take advantage of these positional bonuses, while weaker in ones that can't.

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Scrapper	Fierce Tiger Strike Crushing Smite Judgment	6% Damage	8 seconds	High
Soulfist	Energy Release Pulverizing Palm	6% Damage	16 seconds 8 seconds	Medium High
Sorceress	Dancing Flame Whirlpool Lightning	6% Damage	8 seconds	High
Sharpshooter	Rapid Shot Atomic Arrow	6% Damage	8 seconds	High
Deathblade	Spincutter	3% Damage 9% Head/Back Attack Damage	10 seconds	High
Shadowhunter	Howl Demonic Slash Ruining Rush Death Claw	6% Damage	16 seconds 8 seconds 6 seconds 6 seconds	High
Berserker	Red Dust Mountain Crash	6% Damage	16 seconds 10 seconds	High High

Crit Rate (Burst)

Crit Resistance Reduction translates 1:1 into Crit Rate. It is among the strongest synergies in Lost Ark, as it can be the difference between landing a double damage hit and looking at a tiny white number.

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Wardancer	Roar of Courage	18% Crit Rate	8 seconds	Low
Striker	Lightning Whisper	18% Crit Rate	6 seconds	Low
Glaivier	Shackling Blue Dragon	18% Crit Rate	6 seconds	Low
Gunlancer	Lance of Judgment	10% Crit Rate	10 seconds	Very Low
Bard	Oratorio	12% Crit Rate	6 seconds	Very Low

Crit Rate (Constant)

Both Deadeye and Gunslinger have multiple skills they can cycle through to apply a constant 10% Crit Rate buff to the party. Buffs between both of these classes do not stack!

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Deadeye	Spiral Tracker AT02 Grenade	10% Crit Rate	6 seconds 8 seconds	High
Gunslinger	Spiral Tracker Dexterous Shot Equilibrium	10% Crit Rate	6seconds 8 seconds 12 seconds	High

Defense Reduction

These classes offer a high uptime Defense Reduction debuff.

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Artillerist	Summon Turret	12% Defense Reduction	6 seconds	High
Gunlancer	Bash	12% Defense Reduction	10 seconds	High
Destroyer	Jumping Smash Power Strike	12% Defense Reduction 12% Defense Reduction	14 seconds 10 seconds	High High

Utility

Synergies under this category are providing Movement, Attack Speed, Shield or Damage reduction to the party.

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Deathblade	Maelstrom	15% Movement Speed 20% Attack Speed	6 seconds	Low
Wardancer	Wind's Whisper	16% Movement Speed 8% Attack Speed	6 seconds	Low
Gunlancer	Nellasia's Energy Nellasia's Energy	20% Attack Speed 24% Shield	6 seconds	Low
Soulfist	Energy Release	25% Damage Reduction	6 seconds	Medium

Stagger Damage

These classes apply a debuff which increases the Stagger Damage your party inflicts by 20%. This is great against opponents with difficult Stagger Checks.

Class	Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Artillerist	Napalm Shot	20% Stagger Damage	4 seconds	Low
Scrapper	Critical Blow	20% Stagger Damage	6 seconds	Low
Destroyer	Running Crash	20% Stagger Damage	6 seconds	Low

Support Synergies

Paladin

Paladins apply Light Shock as their constant Flat Damage Increase synergy. They also have Wrath of God and Heavenly Blessings that apply a 15% damage buff to the party. These share the same buff and therefore do not stack. Alternate between them for maximum uptime! Holy Aura is his Class Identity that he can turn on for a prolonged time frame when filled.

Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Light Shock	10% Damage	6 seconds	High
Wrath of God	15% Damage	8 seconds	Low
Heavenly Blessings	15% Damage 40% MP Regen	8 seconds	Low
Holy Aura	10% Damage	15 seconds	Low

Bard

For Bards, both Sound Shock and Harp of Rhythm can be used to apply their constant Flat Damage synergy. Heavenly Tune and Sonic Vibration both provide a 15% damage buff to the party. These share the same buff and therefore do not stack. Alternate between them for maximum uptime! Serenade of Courage is their Class Identity skill that can be activated at 1, 2 or 3 Serenade Meter to provide more damage and duration at each stage.

Skill	Synergy	Duration	Uptime
Sound Shock	10% Damage	5 seconds	High
Harp of Rhythm	10% Damage	13 seconds	High
Stigma	10% Damage	7 seconds	High
Heavenly Tune	15% Damage 8% Attack Speed 40% MP Regen	8 seconds	Medium
Sonic Vibration	15% Damage	5 seconds	Low
Serenade of Courage	5, 10 or 15% Damage	8, 12 or 16 seconds	Low

Summary

Synergies are divided into Support and DPS classes.
DPS synergies are further categorized under Flat Damage Increase, Crit Rate, Defense Reduction, Stagger Damage and Utility. Based on their uptime potential, these can be classified as burst or constant synergies.
For your skills to apply synergy effects, they have to be augmented with the correct Tripod.
The same synergy effects from two identical classes do not stack. This is also true for opposing gender versions of a class.
Create parties with unique classes that complement each other with their synergies.
All content in Lost Ark can be completed with any team composition, so don't worry about finding the last piece to the puzzle!

Credits

Written by Choilicious
Reviewed by Lexyu

Changelog

May 19th 2022

Added May 19th 2022 Balance patch changes
Added Destroyer Synergies

Apr 21st 2022

Added Glaivier Synergies

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