Lost Ark BARD vs PALADIN, which should you CHOOSE?



**IMPORTANT NOTE** In the video I mentioned that Paladin’s Godsent Law didn’t shield allies – this is actually incorrect and I pinned a comment. The tripod was actually changed to shield allies as well (up to 19%). Unfortunately I can’t really go back and edit the video anymore so I hope people will read this note. This brings the two skills more in line with each other. Sorry for the wrong info!***

Hey everyone, Aiyulol here. To give you some context I have a Bard at 1500 and Paladin above 1415 on the KR server, along with a 1445 Artist. I’ve been playing supports since I started the game, so I decided to make this Bard and Paladin comparison video for you to help you decide what to play.

Regarding Artist: she’s still new and being reworked a lot, so I didn’t want to put information in the video that will become outdated soon. I’ll be releasing a video exclusively comparing her to Bard and Paladin once the balance patches settle down.

TLDR; play what you LIKE!

Timestamps:
0:00 – Start
0:36 – Ranged vs Melee
1:23 – Female vs Male, Genderlock?
2:30 – Differences in Identity Skills
4:30 – Bard’s Serenade of Courage vs Paladin’s Holy Aura
5:13 – Bard: Heavenly Tune (Main Attack Buff)
5:34 – Paladin: Guardian Angel (Main Attack Buff)
6:05 – Heavenly Tune vs Guardian Angel
6:32 – Sonic Vibration vs Wrath of God
7:35 – Wind of Music vs Holy Protection
11:59 – Rhapsody of Light vs Godsent Law **SEE DESC, SOME WRONG INFO**
13:00 – Guardian Tune vs Holy Land
14:06 – Awakening Skills
15:00 – Summary (TL;DR)

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28 thoughts on “Lost Ark BARD vs PALADIN, which should you CHOOSE?”

  1. Timestamps (some WRONG info, please see the DESCRIPTION**):

    0:00 – Start

    0:36 – Ranged vs Melee

    1:23 – Female vs Male, Genderlock?

    2:30 – Differences in Identity Skills

    4:30 – Bard's Serenade of Courage vs Paladin's Holy Aura

    5:13 – Bard: Heavenly Tune (Main Attack Buff)

    5:34 – Paladin: Guardian Angel (Main Attack Buff)

    6:05 – Heavenly Tune vs Guardian Angel

    6:32 – Sonic Vibration vs Wrath of God

    7:35 – Wind of Music vs Holy Protection

    11:59 – Rhapsody of Light vs Godsent Law *SEE DESC, SOME WRONG INFO*

    13:00 – Guardian Tune vs Holy Land

    14:06 – Awakening Skills

    15:00 – Summary (TL;DR)

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  2. Great video, I already decided to be a full support player for my guild and this helped me understand what class to use for what situations as they come up.
    Paladin main, will have 2 pal, 2 bard, and 2 artists when ever that comes out, should be lit 👌🏻

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  3. Great video! Loved how detailed it all is even to the point of mentioning how different builds and changes can affect them or make them more similar. What's a shame though is I feel I'd enjoy bards kit more but would personally find paladins gameplay more enjoyable. Especially as someone that can be a bit slow at learning and with everyone new to the fights, so the stronger healing and more frequent shielding would be great. Helped me in deciding paladin at least!

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  4. Wow! Truly awesome guide. Highly useful analysis, great focus and presentation of key info, outstanding visuals, concise commentary. Amazing job! One of the best reviews I’ve seen. Well done!!

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  5. Did something change? Godsent law gives a shield…(which is amazing with the reduction), but I don't think it gives anything to the Pala if he's not in the aoe.

    So the opposite of what you described

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