Dark Knight (DRK)

Tank -- Heavensward

Role

Tank

Difficulty

Medium (2/3)

Primary Stat

Strength

Weapon

Greatsword

Description

An edgy greatsword-wielding tank that manipulates darkness. DRK has the best single-target shield in The Blackest Night and summons a shadow clone for burst damage.

Playstyle

Manage two resources (MP and Blood Gauge) while keeping Darkside active. TBN is the most powerful short shield in the game, rewarding good timing with free damage.

Key Mechanics

  • 1The Blackest Night (TBN) shield
  • 2Blood Gauge and Living Shadow
  • 3Delirium burst phase
  • 4Edge/Flood of Shadow for oGCD damage
  • 5Mana management alongside gauge

Rotation Overview

Maintain Darkside timer with Edge of Shadow. Build Blood Gauge with Souleater combo. Use Delirium for guaranteed Bloodspiller uses. Summon Living Shadow at 50 gauge. Manage MP for TBN and Edge of Shadow.

Utility

The Blackest Night -- strongest single-target shieldDark Missionary -- party-wide magic mitigationOblation -- targeted mitigationLiving Dead -- invulnerability (requires healing)Shadow Wall -- personal mitigation