Not sure which dyes to draw? Here is the recommended symbol (dye) setup for every Lineage 2 class, based on the Interlude / High Five community consensus and validated against the real in-game class restrictions. Read each as +stat / −stat using +4 (Greater) dyes.
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Fighters
| Class | Recommended dyes (3 slots) | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Daggers | +4 DEX/−4 STR · +4 DEX/−4 STR · +4 CON/−4 STR | Crit rate + atk. speed (blow damage is skill-based, so STR is dumped) |
| Gladiator / Duelist | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 WIT/−4 INT | P. Atk + crit damage + skill crit rate |
| Warlord / Dreadnought | +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 CON/−4 DEX | P. Atk + HP for AoE farming |
| Destroyer / Titan | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON | Max crit damage + P. Atk + atk. speed |
| Tyrant / Grand Khavatari | +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 CON/−4 DEX | Max P. Atk (fists are already fast) |
| Archers | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON | Crit damage + P. Atk (DEX is a strong alternative) |
| Tank — max HP | +4 CON/−4 DEX · +4 CON/−4 DEX · +4 CON/−4 STR | Survivability for PvE / raids |
| Tank — PvP | +4 DEX/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON | Shield block, accuracy & atk. speed |
| Sword Singer | +4 DEX/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON | Crit rate + atk. speed |
| Blade Dancer | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON | P. Atk + crit damage |
| Dwarves (Bounty Hunter / Warsmith) | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON | P. Atk + atk. speed for farming |
Mystics
| Class | Recommended dyes (3 slots) | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Nukers (Sorcerer, Spellsinger, Spellhowler) | +4 INT/−4 MEN · +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 CON/−4 STR | M. Atk + cast speed / magic crit + survivability |
| Necromancer | +4 INT/−4 MEN · +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 CON/−4 STR | M. Atk + cast speed; CON is near-mandatory |
| Summoners | +4 CON/−4 STR · +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 DEX/−4 STR | Survivability + cast / servitor speed |
| Healers (Bishop, Prophet, Elder) | +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 CON/−4 STR | Fast heals + survivability (WIT trades only for MEN) |
| Buffers (Warcryer, Overlord) | +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 WIT/−4 MEN · +4 CON/−4 STR | Fast buffs + survivability |
Kamael (High Five)
| Class | Recommended dyes (3 slots) | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Berserker / Doombringer | +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 STR/−4 DEX · +4 STR/−4 DEX | Max P. Atk (Kamael have DEX to spare) |
| Soul Hound | +4 CON/−4 STR · +4 WIT/−4 INT · +4 DEX/−4 STR | Hybrid: survivability + cast speed + mobility |
| Trickster | +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 STR/−4 CON · +4 DEX/−4 CON | Crossbow P. Atk + crit |
| Judicator | +4 CON/−4 STR · +4 CON/−4 STR · +4 WIT/−4 MEN | Support survivability + cast speed |
Melee classes trade away CON (or DEX/STR); mages trade away MEN. For the full reasoning plus PvP/PvE tips, read our complete Lineage 2 dyes guide.
