Guides
This section contains comprehensive guides for Dragon Crusade, from beginner tips to advanced endgame strategies.
Guide Categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Leveling | Level progression guides |
| Class Guides | Class-specific strategies |
| Money Making | Economy and farming |
| Dungeons | Dungeon strategies |
| PvP | Combat tips |
Quick Links - New Guides
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Login Rewards | Daily login rewards calendar (132 days) |
| Kill Counter Shop | PvP & PvE kill rewards |
| Season Pass | 100-level progression system |
| Achievements | Achievement hunting guide |
| Titles & Honors | 120+ titles to earn |
| Pet System | Pet stats, leveling, and grades |
| Collector System | Resource gathering guide |
| Premium | Premium membership benefits |
| Guild Buffs | Guild-wide bonuses |
| Server Buffs | Community buffs |
| Mini-Games | Fun activities & rewards |
Beginner Guides
Getting Started
Essential Knowledge
- Class Selection: Use Class Change system (Start -> Character -> Class Change)
- Dragon Rank: Progression continues at level 150
- Dungeons: Follow the progression path
- Economy: Set up offline vendors early
Leveling Guides
Level 1-60 (Vagrant to Second Job)
Progression Path:
- Complete tutorial in Flaris/New Madrigal
- Level to 15 for First Job
- Choose: Mercenary, Magician, Assist, or Acrobat
- Level to 60 for Second Job
- Complete job change quest
Tips:
- Use buddy system for bonus EXP
- Complete quests for rewards
- Farm appropriate areas
Level 60-150 (Second Job to Dragon Rank)
Progression Path:
- Continue in Darkon areas
- Access Azria for premium farming
- Run dungeons for gear
- Complete Kalgas/Behemoth at 150
Dungeons:
- Dekane Mine (Level 51-74)
- Kalgas Dungeon (Level 150)
- Behemoth Dungeon (Level 150)
Dragon Rank Guide (DR 1-200)
Progression Path:
- DR 1-30: Fireland (Super/Ultra monsters)
- DR 30-60: City of Gods
- DR 60-90: Dark Territory
- DR 90-130: Rune Territories
- DR 130-150: Skull Valley, Tropic Moon Bay
- DR 150-200: Dune Canyon
Key Dungeons:
- Dust Cave (DR 5)
- Crimson Cave (DR 40-50)
- Ancient Castle (DR 60)
- Black Castle (DR 70)
- Obsidian Fortress (DR 150)
- Shadow Citadel (DR 180)
- Depths of Desolation (DR 200)
Class Guides
Tank Classes
- Knight/Templar: High HP, defense focus
- Billposter/Force Master: Self-buff tank
DPS Classes
- Blade/Slayer: Highest single-target DPS
- Elementor/Arcanist: Best AoE damage
- Jester/Harlequin: Critical strike focus
- Ranger/Crackshooter: Ranged DPS
Support Classes
- Ringmaster/Seraph: Healer and buffer
DC Class Balance Notes
- Psykeeper: Increased elemental damage
- Elementor: +20% PvE damage, cooldown-free abilities
- Jester: Crit damage 40% on 105 Set
Dungeon Guides
Dungeon Progression
| Level/DR | Dungeon | Key Drops |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Kalgas | Kalgas Sets |
| 150 | Behemoth | Behemoth Weapons |
| DR 5 | Dust Cave | Treasures |
| DR 10 | Island Expedition | Ultimate Almighty Sets |
| DR 40-50 | Crimson Cave | Bloody Dragon Weapons |
| DR 60 | Ancient Castle | Dragon Sets |
| DR 70 | Black Castle | Legendary Dragons |
| DR 80 | Ice Wing | Golden Dragon Weapons |
| DR 100 | Cave King | Diamond Necklaces, Legendary Dragon VI |
| DR 150 | Obsidian Fortress | Obsidian Dragon Sets |
| DR 180 | Shadow Citadel | Sealed Dragon Weapons |
| DR 200 | Depths of Desolation | Dark Dragon Balls |
Dungeon Tips
- Check gear score requirements
- Use Dungeon Finder for groups
- Learn boss mechanics
- Farm consistently for dungeon leveling bonuses
Money Making
See the full Penya Farming Guide for comprehensive details.
Quick Overview
| Stage | Best Methods |
|---|---|
| Early Game | Quest rewards, monster drops |
| Mid Game | Dungeon farming, offline vendors |
| Late Game | Dragon Island (3x rates), Weapon Dust conversion |
| Endgame | High DR dungeons, Dragon Chip farming |
Key Tips
- Set up offline vendors early
- Use Item Finder for pricing
- Convert weapons to Weapon Dust for Penya
- Farm Dragon Island for 3x multipliers
- Track farming efficiency with Farm Counter
Reborn Dragon Guide
Rebirth 1
- Reach Dragon Rank 200
- Obtain Shenlong (7 Dark Dragon Balls)
- Access Fortress of Rebirth
- Collect Blue Mana Stones
- Absorb weapons for permanent stats
Rebirth 2
- Complete Rebirth 1 to DR 200
- Access Starlight Citadel
- Collect Green Mana Stones
- Second absorption slot
Rebirth 3
- Complete Rebirth 2 to DR 200
- Access The Astral Promenade
- Collect Purple Mana Stones
- Third absorption slot
Weapon Absorption Tips
- Match weapon level to companion level
- Stack same weapon types
- Infuse with Mana Stones first
- Plan absorptions carefully (permanent)
PvP Guides
Guild Siege
- Register guild
- Know gear caps
- Coordinate with guild
- Focus objectives
Arena
- Track kills for Kill Counter Shop
- Survivability focus
- Know class matchups
Capture the Flag
- Team coordination
- Flag control
- Kill enemies strategically
Available Forum Guides
From the official forum (36 guides):
Progression
- Dragon Ascension System
- Reborn Dragon/Rebirth Guide
- Leveling Guide
- Beginner Guide (Multiple languages)
- Start-Level Items Guide
Economy
- Vote Treasure Guide
- Free Donate Coins Guide
- Treasure Box System
Dungeons
- Dust Cave Dungeon
- Island Expedition Guide
- CS-Set Quests
Features
- Item Finder/Browser
- Item Preview System
- Autoshout Guide
- ExitLag Tutorial
Account
- Password Reset Guide
- Streamer Requirements
- EXP Event Guide
Tips for Success
- Read Guides: Knowledge is power
- Join Community: Discord for help
- Practice: Learn by doing
- Experiment: Class Change system allows testing new classes
- Be Patient: Low-rate server rewards dedication
Related Content
Sources
- Dragon Crusade Forum Guides
- Official Forum
- Season Announcements