Plan a Night Walker Pistol, Machine Gun, Rifle, or Shotgun build with advanced second-job skills, AGI and DEX priorities, equipment traits, runes, cards, and combat rotations.
Quick guide summary
| Advanced job | Gunslinger → Night Walker |
|---|---|
| Recommended first build | AGI Pistol |
| PVE alternatives | Machine Gun or Rifle |
| PVP control | Shotgun |
| Speed resonance | Wind + Water |
| Burst resonance | Water + Fire |
Night Walker firearm builds compared
Night Walker has more advanced-job skills than most classes because every firearm needs its own payoff. Avoid mixing weapon-exclusive skills: choose the firearm first, then spend only on the package that supports it.
| Weapon | Main use | Stat direction | Core advanced skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | Farming, PVP, flexible PVE | AGI → DEX | Fire Dance, Rapid Shower, Auto Grenade Launcher |
| Machine Gun | Stable boss damage | AGI to attack cap → DEX | Rapid Shower, Auto Grenade Launcher, Focused Aim |
| Rifle | Skill burst and bosses | DEX for cast time → AGI | Unique Bullet, Spiral Shot, God's Hammer |
| Shotgun | PVP burst and control | AGI + DEX | Wildfire, Rapid Shower, Focused Aim |
Pistol and Machine Gun priorities
Pistol begins with Fire Dance, then adds Rapid Shower and Auto Grenade Launcher. Fire Dance upgrades the familiar Desperado playstyle into a faster, wider AOE rotation suitable for daily farming and group fights.
Machine Gun stays simpler. Maintain its buffs, reach the attack-frequency cap, and let basic attacks plus drone-linked effects carry sustained PVE damage.
Rifle and Shotgun priorities
Rifle should combine Unique Bullet with Focused Aim, then add Spiral Shot and God's Hammer for high-damage PVE windows. Use Spiral Shot when multiple targets matter and Unique Bullet for focused single-target pressure.
Shotgun is the close-range PVP option. Wildfire and Full Firepower form its main burst sequence, while its equipment traits add the control needed to survive at short range.
Equipment traits and Rune Engine
- Pistol: Hunting Dance first, followed by Speed Dance and Advanced AI Drone. Auto Grenade Launcher needs Advanced AI Drone to function for Pistol.
- Machine Gun: Drone Frenzy, Resonance Frenzy, and Concussion Grenade form the main package; pure PVE players can retain Rapid Warm-Up instead of extra control.
- Rifle: Lethal Beat and Celestial Unity are the key interaction. Add Ace in Play, or Mercury Bullet when Tracking still supplies a meaningful part of the rotation.
- Shotgun: Flame Apostle and Shattering Blaze are mandatory; Point-Blank Shot is a useful third trait for PVP control.
Night Walker cards and investment order
Start with race, element, and size modifiers, then build the firearm's stat package. AGI and ASPD are especially valuable because Gunslinger receives less built-in attack speed than several other rapid-attack classes. Add DEX, ATK, LUK, CRIT, CRIT damage, and physical damage as the build requires.
Pistol is the most efficient first investment because it covers farming, GVG, and early PVE. Develop Rifle or Machine Gun second when difficult bosses demand a dedicated dungeon setup.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best first Night Walker build?
AGI Pistol is the most flexible first build because its mobile AOE works in farming, PVP, GVG, and much of early PVE.
Which Night Walker build is best for bosses?
Rifle offers high skill burst, while Machine Gun provides steadier sustained damage. Choose based on whether the encounter rewards burst windows or continuous uptime.
Does Pistol need Advanced AI Drone?
Yes if you want Auto Grenade Launcher to work with Pistol. Until that trait is equipped, use another reliable buff such as Focused Aim.
What stats does Night Walker use?
Every firearm uses AGI and DEX, but the order changes: Pistol and Machine Gun prioritize speed, Rifle first solves cast time with DEX, and Shotgun balances both.