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This is the glossary for common DFO terms.
 
This is the glossary for common DFO terms.
  
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===1A===
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===Arad===
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#Shortened term for First Awakening.
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The main world in which the story of [[Glossary#DFO|DFO]] takes place. Arad is home to many creatures within various environments. The [[Glossary#Mage|Mage]] and
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#A catch-all term referring to the player's level 50 First Awakening skill.
  
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[[Glossary#Gunner|Gunner]] characters both come from other worlds and are not natives of Arad.  
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===2A===
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#Shortened term for Second Awakening.
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#A catch-all term referring to the player's level 75 Second Awakening skill.
  
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===Archmage===
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The awakened form of the [[Glossary#Elementalist|Elementalist]] sub-class.
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#An alternate term for Neo: Awakening.
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#A catch-all term referring to the player's level 100 Neo: Awakening skill.
  
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Colloquial term for [[Glossary#Attack Speed|Attack Speed]].
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===AoE===
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*An abbreviation for "Area of Effect", referring to the zone around a character affected by their spells, powers or other abilities.
  
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===Asura===
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One of the [[Glossary#Slayer|Slayer]] sub-classes. Uses wave-sword skills that have a longer reach. At level 48, the Asura awakens as a [[Glossary#Dark Knight|Dark Knight]].
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#An abbreviation of {{IconLink|Apocalypse}}, the Male Crusader's First Awakening skill.
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#A catch-all term for all Buffer's First Awakening skill, which can provide party members besides the Buffer an increase in stats.
  
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===Atk. (Attack Strength)===
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===Battle Mage===
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*An in-game term used to refer to the series of stats consisting of {{IconLink|Physical Atk.}}, {{IconLink|Magical Atk.}}, and {{IconLink|Independent Atk.}}.
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One of the [[Glossary#Mage|Mage]] sub-classes. Battle Mages focus on using melee and magic skills together. They use a unique magic called [[Glossary#Chasers|Chasers]]
 
  
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in battle. At level 48 the Battle Mage can awaken as the [[Glossary#Bellatrix|Bellatrix]].
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===Arad Senki===
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# A title given to the Japanese version of '''Dungeon Fighter Online'''.  
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# It can also refer to an anime adaptation known as '''Arad Senki: Slap up Party'''.  
  
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===Behemoth===
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===Archon===
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A gigantic flying whale on which exists a continent; thus known as the flying continent. Lives in/by the [[Glossary#Middle Ocean|Middle Ocean]]. See [[Behemoth]] for
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* A term used by the DFO community to describe the '''Mana Shield Set''' that's based on the [https://starcraft.fandom.com/wiki/Archon Protoss from Starcraft].
  
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information concerning the Behemoth dungeons.  
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===Aspd===
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*Colloquial term for {{IconLink|Attack Speed}}.
  
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===Bellatrix===
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The awakened form of the [[Glossary#Battle Mage|Battle Mage]].
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===BiS===
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*An abbreviation for "Best-in-Slot." This refers to either specific pieces of Equipment or Enchants that's considered highly recommended for all available classes.
  
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===Berserker===
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===BaM===
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A [[Glossary#Slayer|Slayer]] sub-class, many skills consume HP for attacks. When the Berserker hits level 48, they can awaken as a [[Glossary#Hell Bringer|Hell Bringer]].
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*A more extended abbreviation for [[Battle Mage]].
  
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===Blade Master===
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===BM===
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A [[Glossary#Slayer|Slayer]] sub-class that specializes in sword skills, and is given a license to use beam-swords. Has a mastery in a variety of weapons, and a quicker cool down between switching weapons. At level 48 the Blade Master Awakens as a [[Glossary#Grand Master|Grand Master]].
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*A common abbreviation for [[Battle Mage]]. May also stand for [[Blade Master]] or [[Blood Mage]].
  
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===BM===
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===Brawl===
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A common abbreviation for [[Glossary#Battle Mage|Battle Mage]].
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*A common abbreviation for Brawler. '''F.Brawl''' is [[Female Brawler]], '''M.Brawl''' is [[Male Brawler]].
  
 
===Brooklyn===
 
===Brooklyn===
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The westernmost tip of [[Glossary#Pandemonium|Pandemonium]] and one of the latter's three major regions. Before Pandemonium broke away from planet [[Glossary#Terra|Terra]], it was the center of a thriving civilization and culture. Today, its skyline consists of grotesque buildings and streets in complete disrepair. Located to the west is Bloomingdale's, inhabited by a small community of those who escaped from the Apostles, and to the east Union Square.
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*The westernmost tip of [[Pandemonium]] and one of the latter's three major regions. Before [[Pandemonium]] broke away from planet [[Glossary#Terra|Terra]], it was the center of a thriving civilization and culture. Today, its skyline consists of grotesque buildings and streets in complete disrepair. Located to the west is Bloomingdale's, inhabited by a small community of those who escaped from the [[Apostles]], and to the east Union Square.
  
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===Broomstick===
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===BS===
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The iconic weapon of the [[Glossary#Witch|Witch]] sub-class, the Broomstick is used for heightened aerial manuverability and attack ability. Witches are able to
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*A common abbreviation for Battle [[Male Crusader|Crusader]]. In this case, a Male Crusader who has learned {{IconLink|Holy Ghost Mace}} and chose a more offensive gameplay.
  
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enchant the Broomstick with either [[Glossary#Elements|Dark]] or [[Glossary#Elements|Water]] element.
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===Buff===
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*A common term referring to beneficial passive effects. Buffs can be applied through various means including spells, potions, equipment, and summons.
  
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===Buff===
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===Buffer===
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A common term reffering to benificial passive effects. Buffs can be applied through various means including spells, potions, equipment, and summons.
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*A class role that manages the full time support of a party by providing a variety of buffs. Unlike the buffs of other classes, these will have an expiration date. The Crusaders, [[Enchantress]] and [[Muse]] are Buffers.
  
 
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===Catvenger===
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* A abbreviation used for the [[Vigilante]], likely due to sharing a similar theme and gameplay with both the [[Avenger]] & [[Mistress]]. 
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===CDnF===
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* A abbreviation used for the Chinese version of '''Dungeon Fighter Online'''.
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===CDR===
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* A abbreviation used for either '''Cooldown Reduction''' or '''Cooldown Recovery'''.
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===Chasers===
 
===Chasers===
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Chasers are a unique form of magic used by [[Glossary#Battle Mage|Battle Mages]]. As the Battle Mage uses different attack combos Chasers are summoned around her.  
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*Chasers are a unique form of magic used by the [[Battle Mage]]. As the Battle Mage uses different attack combos, Chasers are summoned around her. Chasers give [[Glossary#Buff|buffs]] and are also able to be used to attack opponents. Chasers come in five forms: Neutral, Light, Shadow, Fire, and Water. A newer form of Chaser known as the Evolution Chaser exists, and are used by Battle Magi who underwent their second awakening as an Astarte.
  
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Chasers give [[Glossary#Buff|buffs]] and are also able to be used to attack opponents. Chasers come in five forms: Neutral, Light, Shadow, Fire, and Water.
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===Culm===
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* A abbreviation used for Culmination weapons, a type of level 105 Epic weapon. (I.E. {{Item|Staff of Culmination - Elementalist}})
  
 
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===DC===
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#A common abbreviation for {{Item|Demon Challenge}}s. Can be exchanged for {{Item|Demon Invitation}}s to access [[Hell Mode]].
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#Also an abbreviation for '''disconnect''', as in you have disconnected from the server.
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===DCD===
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*A abbreviation for the Zelva Advanced Dungeon, [[Destroyed Castle of the Dead (Advanced)|Destroyed Castle of the Dead]].
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===Devolution===
 
===Devolution===
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A general term reffering to when the creatures in Arad seemingly went mad and began attacking people. The devolution has been linked to the arrival of the [[Glossary#Apostles|Apostles]] in [[Glossary#Arad|Arad]] from [[Glossary#Pandemonium|Pandemonium]].
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*The term used for the '''Metastasis''' during Nexon NA's localization of '''Dungeon Fighter Online'''
  
 
===DFO===
 
===DFO===
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The common abbreviation for Dungeon Fighter Online
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*The common abbreviation for Dungeon Fighter Online, the Western title for Dungeon and Fighter.
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===Ditto Epic===
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*A special Epic equipment item received from quests that can take the form of and replicate the effects of any Lv 100 Epic Armor, Accessory, or Special Equipment of the same type. Like other Lv 100 equipment, these items can receive Engraving and Inheritance, but can also be transformed into other Epics at any time via their respective NPCs, [[Knight Robato]]'s [[The Oculus: The Sanctum of Resurrection#Dark Soul Converter|Dark Soul Converter]], [[Grandis Gracia]]'s [[Lemidia Basilica: The Altar of Purification#The Forge of Light|Forge of Light]] and Holy Grail of Purification's [[Lemidia Chrysos: The Blessed Altar#The Golden Confessional|The Golden Confessional]].<br> These items cannot be traded, transcended, or disassembled. Currently three of these items are obtainable in game via the quests '''[Sanctum of Resurrection] Put Them to Rest''', '''[Sirocco Raid] Scattered Petals''' and '''[Ozma Raid] Wailing Chaos'''.<br> The term is based on the eponymous [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ditto_(Pok%C3%A9mon) Ditto] from the Pokemon series which is known for replicating the appearance and abilities of whatever it copies.
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===DnF===
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*The abbreviation for Dungeon and Fighter, the original Korean version of Dungeon Fighter Online.
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===DK===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Dark Knight]].
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===DrK===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Dragon Knight]].
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===DPS===
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*A shorten and common term for "Damage per second" that's used to describe the rate of damage inflicted over time.
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===DT===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Dark Templar]].
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===DS===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Demon Slayer]].
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===DT===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Dark Templar]].
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===DW===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Dimension Walker]].
  
 
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===Elementalist===
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===EB===
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One of the [[Glossary#Mage|Mage]] sub-classes. Elementalists focus on magic related to the four elements: Fire, Water, Light, and Shadow. At
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*A common abbreviation for [[Elemental Bomber]].
  
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level 48 the Elementalist can awaken as the [[Glossary#Archmage|Archmage]].
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===EK===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Elven Knight]].
  
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===Empyrean===
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Little is known about Empyrean's past, save the fact that it had been in the past a highly developed civilization with an advanced understanding in magic. A millennium before the time of [[Glossary#Bakal|Bakal's]] reign of terror over Empyrean, peoples of Empyrean and Arad maintained a close contact via the [[Sky Tower]]. In response to Bakal's severance of the only link to the underworld and his subsequent prohibition on magic in an attempt to suppress all forms of resistance, Empyreans cultivated a new civilization of science and technology. Empyrean today possesses a unique mixture of Oriental themes and elaborate high technology.
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*A common abbreviation for [[Elementalist]].
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===ESSM===
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*An abbreviation for {{IconLink|Elemental Short Sword Mastery}}.
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===Exo===
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#A common abbreviation for the defunct {{IconLink|Exorcism Parameter}}.
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#A common abbreviation for [[Exorcist]]. '''P.Exo''' stands for Physical Exorcist, specializing in physical attacks such as {{IconLink|Chaos Hammer}} and {{IconLink|Spinning Cross}}, while '''M.Exo''' stands for Magical Exorcist, specializing in magical attacks such as {{IconLink|Shikigami Legion}} and {{IconLink|Lightning Amulet}}.
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===Exiles===
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*A shortened abbreviation for [[Exile Mountains]].
  
 
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===Fame===
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A common abbreviation for {{IconLink|Adventurer Fame}}.
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===FS===
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<small>''See also Buffer.''</small>
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*A common abbreviation for '''Full Support''', usually referring to a [[Male Crusader]]'s skill build being completely support-based.
  
 
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===Gaia===
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===Gabe===
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The awakened form of the [[Glossary#Summoner|Summoner]] sub-class.
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#A shortened name for the NPC [[Gabriel]].
  
 
===GBL===
 
===GBL===
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Stands for ''Grand Blue Lore''. It is a group that follows the ideals of their founder, Leslie Bagrans, who traveled on the back of the Behemoth to study/attain  
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*Stands for '''Grand Blue Lore'''. It is a group that follows the ideals of their founder, Leslie Bagrans, who traveled on the back of the [[Behemoth]] to study/attain ultimate knowledge. They built a temple on the back of the [[Behemoth]] so that any scholars interested in joining Leslie in enlightenment could do so. After Leslie passed away, the GBL was formally created by the other scholars. The group that is incredibly devoted, going so far as to creating their own armory filled with cannons, attack blimps, and other assorted weaponry. Recently, part of the group has come under the control of {{Monster link|class=boss|Lotus}}, whose true motives are yet unknown. In [[Mirror Arad]] [[Ophelia Bagrans]] is the current leader of the GBL, with [[Isadora]] as their librarian and [[Vangelis]] as their assault captain. See [[GBL]] for info on dungeon enemies.
  
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ultimate knowledge. They built a temple on the back of the Behemoth so that any scholars interested in joining Leslie in enlightenment could do so. After Leslie passed
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===GM===
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#A common abbreviation for [[Glacial Master]]
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#A common abbreviation for [[Blade Master]]'s 1st Awakening name, [[Grand Master]].
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#A abbreviation for Guild Master, the highest rank of the guild/ownership of the guild/commander-in-chief of the guild.
  
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away, the GBL was formally created by the other scholars. The group that is incredibly devoted, going so far as to creating their own armory filled with cannons,
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===GO===
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*A abbreviation for Guild Officer, the second highest rank of the guild/Guild Master's assistant/second-in-commander of the guild.
  
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attack blimps, and other assorted weaponry. Recently, part of the group has come under the control of Lotus, whose true motives are yet unknown. See [[GBL]] for info
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===Grad===
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*A shorten abbreviation for Graduation, this refers to a character who has been fully equipped with gear they've achieved through the game's available content.  
  
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===Grap===
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*A common abbreviation for Grappler. '''F.Grap''' is [[Female Grappler]], '''M.Grap''' is [[Male Grappler]].
  
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===Great Metastasis===
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*An event caused by [[Carloso]] absorbing one of his separated fragments that drastically altered a large part of [[Mirror Arad|Arad]].
  
 
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===Kazan===
 
===Kazan===
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The demon that lives in the arm of the slayer.
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#The demon that lives in the arm of the [[Male Slayer]]. Can be summoned by [[Male Slayer]]s (Execpt [[Ghostblade]]) to buff nearby allies with the skill {{IconLink|Kazan}}. Also becomes a passive skill for [[Soul Bender]]s.
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#A [[Kazan (Character)|Character]] known as the God of Destruction.
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===KDNF===
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A common abbreviation for '''Korean Dungeon and Fighter'''.
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===Kuno===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Kunoichi]].
  
 
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===Lawn/Lawn Chair===
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*A common abbreviation for Launchers. '''M.Lawn/Lawn Chair''' is [[Male Launcher]], '''F.Lawn/Lawn Chair''' is [[Female Launcher]].
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===Lib===
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A common abbreviation for '''Liberation Weapon''', an upgraded series of Reqiuem Weapons through [[Luther]] during the [[Interdimensional Rift]] era. These were considered one of the best weapons during that time due for their 16% Bonus Damage towards enemies.
  
 
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===Mage===
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===Mana Burn===
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The main magic using class of the game. The [[Mage]] uses a variety of spells in battle. At level 18 the Mage can choose one of four sub-classes: the [[Glossary#Battle Mage|Battle Mage]], the [[Glossary#Elementalist|Elementalist]], the [[Glossary#Summoner|Summoner]], or the [[Glossary#Witch|Witch]].
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#A [[Burning Mana Set|Level 85]] Epic Cloth set.
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#A Level 105 Epic Equipment setup that has similar functions to the Level 85 set, where it increases a player's offenses in exchange for higher MP consumption. A detailed guide on the Mana Burn setup can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NTHSCMnaCQ here].
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===Mana Shield===
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* A Level 105 Epic Equipment build that turns the player's MP Pool into a sturdy shield that acts as their HP to let them withstand incoming damage, and can be regenerated with the equipment used. However, their actual maximum HP is reduced down to 1% as the trade-off. A detailed guide on the Mana Shield setup can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAzrQR-NwHE here].
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===Mech===
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*A common abbreviation for Mechanics. '''M.Mech''' is [[Male Mechanic]], '''F.Mech''' is [[Female Mechanic]].
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===Metastasis===
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*A general term referring to when the creatures in Arad seemingly went mad and began attacking people. The Metastasis has been linked to the arrival of the [[Apostles]] in [[Arad]] from [[Pandemonium]].
  
 
===Middle Ocean===
 
===Middle Ocean===
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An ocean in the sky of Arad. It's prevented from falling on Arad by a gigantic magical pentacle, seen in the background on most official artwork. [[Glossary#Sky Tower|Sky Tower]] reaches into Middle Ocean, and the [[Glossary#Behemoth|Behemoth]] swims in/near it. [[Glossary#Empyrean|Empyrean]] is the land that lies above the Middle Ocean.
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*An ocean in the sky of [[Arad]]. It's prevented from falling on Arad by a gigantic magical pentacle, seen in the background on most official artwork. [[Sky Tower]] reaches into Middle Ocean, and the [[Behemoth]] swims in/near it. [[Empyrean]] is the land that lies above the Middle Ocean.
  
 
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===NC===
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*A abbreviation for the Advanced Dungeon, [[Noblesse Code]].
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===NG===
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#A abbreviation for the Level 85 Light Armor set, [[Natural Guardian Set|Natural Guardian.]]
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#This can also refer to the Level 105 Epic Equipment setup known as '''NG+''', where it shares similar functions to the Level 85 set in terms of activating random elemental attributes by attacking enemies.
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===Necro===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Necromancer]].
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===Nen===
 
===Nen===
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A source of Light-elemental magic; Nen Masters make use of this in their attacks.
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#A source of Light-elemental magic; [[Female Nen Master|Nen]] [[Male Nen Master|Master]]s make use of this in their attacks.
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#A common abbreviation for Nen Masters. '''F.Nen''' is [[Female Nen Master]], '''M.Nen''' is [[Male Nen Master]].
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===Neo===
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*A shortened term for Neo: Awakening.
  
 
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===OV===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Otherverse]]. '''OV2''' refers to [[Otherverse#Otherverse A Dungeons|Otherverse A Dungeons]], '''OV3''' refers to [[Otherverse#Otherverse B Dungeons|Otherverse B Dungeons]]. The numbers after '''OV''' are derived from the [[2nd Chronicle]] and [[3rd Chronicle]] sets that can drop in them, respectively. There is no '''OV1''' because the [[1st Chronicle]] sets are bought directly from [[Sharan]], and are not dropped in any dungeons.
  
 
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===Pandemonium===
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Pandemonium was formerly a part of a flourishing planet named [[Glossary#Terra|Terra]]. Terra's breakneck development in culture and technology soon led to a
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*A shortened abbreviation for [[Pandemonium War]].
  
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cataclysmic war, in which the warring nations promptly destroyed themselves and their home planet with an array of high-tech arsenals. The resulting destruction of the
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planet caused the city of Terra to break away and wander across space and time. During the city's numerous rendezvous with alien planets, various types of life form
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===Rocco===
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*A shortened abbreviation for [[Sirocco]]. Can be applicable to the Apostle, her [[Sirocco Raid|raid]] or the equipment said raid contains.
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===RNG===
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*A shortened abbreviation for '''Random Number Generator''', which many systems in the game relies on a random number to perform certain actions.
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===SA===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Secret Agent]].
  
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flowed in, brewing chaos and pandemonium in their midst. For this reason, people began calling Terra by its new name, Pandemonium. Pandemonium is currently in contact
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===Sader===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Crusader]].
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*A catch-all term for all Buffer classes, including the Enchantress.
  
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===SB===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Soul Bender]].
  
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===SD===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Shadow Dancer]].
  
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===SM===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Sword Master]].
  
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===SP===
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===Skill Points===
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*The abbreviation for [[Skill Points]]. SP is used for advancing the level of skills and are awarded upon leveling up.
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[[Skill Points]], often abbreviated as SP, is used for advancing the level of skills. Skill Points can be accumulated through leveling or books that are given as quest rewards.
 
  
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===Sky Tower===
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===Spit===
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A tower that reaches from the surface of [[Glossary#Arad|Arad]] to the [[Glossary#Middle Ocean|Middle Ocean]] and thereby to [[Glossary#Empyrean|Empyrean]]. Sky tower was created by the inhabitants of [[Glossary#Empyrean|Empyrean]] over a thousand years ago. When the evil dragon [[Glossary#Bakal|Bakal]] cut off communication between [[Glossary#Empyrean|Empyrean]] and [[Glossary#Arad|Arad]] Sky tower disappeared without a trace. It has only recently reappeared for reasons unknown. See [[Sky Tower]] for information about the Sky Tower dungeons.
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===Slayer===
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===Summy===
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A class with a demon-possessed arm. The Slayer has a multitude of sword techniques that are short to mid-ranged. At level 18 the Slayer can choose one of four sub-classes: An [[Glossary#Asura|Asura]], [[Glossary#Berserker|Berserker]], [[Glossary#Blade Master|Blade Master]], or [[Glossary#Soul Bender|Soul Bender]].
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*A common abbreviation for [[Summoner]].
  
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===Sorceress===
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===Swift===
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The awakened form of the [[Glossary#Witch|Witch]] sub-class.
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*A common abbreviation for [[Swift Master]].
  
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===Soul Bender===
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===Superior Day===
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A sub-class of [[Glossary#Slayer|Slayer]], uses dark-based attacks, and has a resistant to dark-element attacks. Awakens as a [[Glossary#Soul Reaper|Soul Reaper]] at 48.
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*A term used by players to denote a certain day when equipment obtained will always come with a Superior (80%+) quality.
  
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===Summoner===
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===Synergy===
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One of the [[Glossary#Mage|Mage]] sub-classes. Summoners focus on summoning various creatures and using them to fight. At level 48 the Summoner can awaken as the [[Glossary#Gaia|Gaia]].
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*A previous role for specific subclasses who offered various beneficial effects to party members with the help of their main buff skill that either increases attack, movement speed, defenses or debuff monsters. Synergy roles would be discontinued during a 2022 Character Balance patch, and later re-assigned it to players who wore Legendary/Epic Equipment from [[Aeterna]], which offers similar effects when entering dungeons.
  
 
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===Terra===
 
===Terra===
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1. The name of the planet from which [[Glossary#Pandemonium|Pandemonium]] broke away.
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*The previous name of the planet from which [[Pandemonium (Location)|Pandemonium]] broke away.
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===TGS===
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*A common abbreviation for {{Item|Time's Guide Stone}}s. Can be exchanged from {{Item|Time Crystal (Material)|Time Crystal}}s to access [[Guide of Wisdom]].
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===TP===
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*The abbreviation for [[Trait Points]]. TP is used for [[Special Skills]] upon reaching Level 50 and onwards.
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===Trav===
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*A common abbreviation for [[Traveler]].
  
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*A abbreviation for the Pre-[[Bakal Raid]] dungeon, [[Total War]].
  
 
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===Witch===
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===Weapon Master===
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One of the [[Glossary#Mage|Mage]] sub-classes. Witches focus on spells involving probability and alchemy. Witches also gain the unique ability to make extended jumps
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* The term many fans used to refer to the [[Blade Master]]'s overseas subclass title.
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*Typing the prefix ''"//"'' before certain terms will allow you to perform certain commands in the client.
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**These commands can be added into the chat tab of the Hotkey menu as macros for quick and easy usage.
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**'''//setitem''' will translate all dropped items towards the player's center. Can only be used once per dungeon.
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**'''//setcharacter''' will translate the character back towards the portal or door they have originally entered. Applicable for whenever your character is stuck or even make a de factor dodge.  Can only be used once per dungeon.

Latest revision as of 22:09, 30 October 2024

This is the glossary for common DFO terms.

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Numbers as Commands

  • 24z, 48z, etc.: common terms for arrow key presses in certain directions and then a key. The numbers correspond to the arrows on the number pad.
    • For example, 26z means down, right, z; 48z means left, up, z.
    • 5 is neutral (no arrow key presses).
    • 1, 3, 7, and 9 correlate to diagonal directions, meaning pressing two keys at the same time.

1A

  1. Shortened term for First Awakening.
  2. A catch-all term referring to the player's level 50 First Awakening skill.

2A

  1. Shortened term for Second Awakening.
  2. A catch-all term referring to the player's level 75 Second Awakening skill.

3A

  1. An alternate term for Neo: Awakening.
  2. A catch-all term referring to the player's level 100 Neo: Awakening skill.

A

AoE

  • An abbreviation for "Area of Effect", referring to the zone around a character affected by their spells, powers or other abilities.

Apoc

  1. An abbreviation of Apocalypse (Male Crusader).png Apocalypse, the Male Crusader's First Awakening skill.
  2. A catch-all term for all Buffer's First Awakening skill, which can provide party members besides the Buffer an increase in stats.

Atk. (Attack Strength)

Arad Senki

  1. A title given to the Japanese version of Dungeon Fighter Online.
  2. It can also refer to an anime adaptation known as Arad Senki: Slap up Party.

Archon

Aspd

B

BiS

  • An abbreviation for "Best-in-Slot." This refers to either specific pieces of Equipment or Enchants that's considered highly recommended for all available classes.

BaM

BM

Brawl

Brooklyn

  • The westernmost tip of Pandemonium and one of the latter's three major regions. Before Pandemonium broke away from planet Terra, it was the center of a thriving civilization and culture. Today, its skyline consists of grotesque buildings and streets in complete disrepair. Located to the west is Bloomingdale's, inhabited by a small community of those who escaped from the Apostles, and to the east Union Square.

BS

  • A common abbreviation for Battle Crusader. In this case, a Male Crusader who has learned Holy Ghost Mace.png Holy Ghost Mace and chose a more offensive gameplay.

Buff

  • A common term referring to beneficial passive effects. Buffs can be applied through various means including spells, potions, equipment, and summons.

Buffer

  • A class role that manages the full time support of a party by providing a variety of buffs. Unlike the buffs of other classes, these will have an expiration date. The Crusaders, Enchantress and Muse are Buffers.

C

Catvenger

  • A abbreviation used for the Vigilante, likely due to sharing a similar theme and gameplay with both the Avenger & Mistress.

CDnF

  • A abbreviation used for the Chinese version of Dungeon Fighter Online.

CDR

  • A abbreviation used for either Cooldown Reduction or Cooldown Recovery.

Chasers

  • Chasers are a unique form of magic used by the Battle Mage. As the Battle Mage uses different attack combos, Chasers are summoned around her. Chasers give buffs and are also able to be used to attack opponents. Chasers come in five forms: Neutral, Light, Shadow, Fire, and Water. A newer form of Chaser known as the Evolution Chaser exists, and are used by Battle Magi who underwent their second awakening as an Astarte.

Culm

D

DC

  1. A common abbreviation for Demon Challenge.png Demon Challenges. Can be exchanged for Demon Invitation.png Demon Invitations to access Hell Mode.
  2. Also an abbreviation for disconnect, as in you have disconnected from the server.

DCD

Devolution

  • The term used for the Metastasis during Nexon NA's localization of Dungeon Fighter Online

DFO

  • The common abbreviation for Dungeon Fighter Online, the Western title for Dungeon and Fighter.

Ditto Epic

  • A special Epic equipment item received from quests that can take the form of and replicate the effects of any Lv 100 Epic Armor, Accessory, or Special Equipment of the same type. Like other Lv 100 equipment, these items can receive Engraving and Inheritance, but can also be transformed into other Epics at any time via their respective NPCs, Knight Robato's Dark Soul Converter, Grandis Gracia's Forge of Light and Holy Grail of Purification's The Golden Confessional.
    These items cannot be traded, transcended, or disassembled. Currently three of these items are obtainable in game via the quests [Sanctum of Resurrection] Put Them to Rest, [Sirocco Raid] Scattered Petals and [Ozma Raid] Wailing Chaos.
    The term is based on the eponymous Ditto from the Pokemon series which is known for replicating the appearance and abilities of whatever it copies.

DnF

  • The abbreviation for Dungeon and Fighter, the original Korean version of Dungeon Fighter Online.

DK

DrK

DPS

  • A shorten and common term for "Damage per second" that's used to describe the rate of damage inflicted over time.

DT

DS

DT

DW

E

EB

EK

Ele

ESSM

Exo

  1. A common abbreviation for the defunct Exorcism.png Exorcism Parameter.
  2. A common abbreviation for Exorcist. P.Exo stands for Physical Exorcist, specializing in physical attacks such as Chaos Hammer.png Chaos Hammer and Spinning Cross.png Spinning Cross, while M.Exo stands for Magical Exorcist, specializing in magical attacks such as Shikigami Legion.png Shikigami Legion and Lightning Amulet.png Lightning Amulet.

Exiles

F

Fame

A common abbreviation for Adventurer Fame.png Adventurer Fame.

FS

See also Buffer.

  • A common abbreviation for Full Support, usually referring to a Male Crusader's skill build being completely support-based.

G

Gabe

  1. A shortened name for the NPC Gabriel.

GBL

  • Stands for Grand Blue Lore. It is a group that follows the ideals of their founder, Leslie Bagrans, who traveled on the back of the Behemoth to study/attain ultimate knowledge. They built a temple on the back of the Behemoth so that any scholars interested in joining Leslie in enlightenment could do so. After Leslie passed away, the GBL was formally created by the other scholars. The group that is incredibly devoted, going so far as to creating their own armory filled with cannons, attack blimps, and other assorted weaponry. Recently, part of the group has come under the control of Icon-Lotus.png Lotus, whose true motives are yet unknown. In Mirror Arad Ophelia Bagrans is the current leader of the GBL, with Isadora as their librarian and Vangelis as their assault captain. See GBL for info on dungeon enemies.

GM

  1. A common abbreviation for Glacial Master
  2. A common abbreviation for Blade Master's 1st Awakening name, Grand Master.
  3. A abbreviation for Guild Master, the highest rank of the guild/ownership of the guild/commander-in-chief of the guild.

GO

  • A abbreviation for Guild Officer, the second highest rank of the guild/Guild Master's assistant/second-in-commander of the guild.

Grad

  • A shorten abbreviation for Graduation, this refers to a character who has been fully equipped with gear they've achieved through the game's available content.

Grap

Great Metastasis

  • An event caused by Carloso absorbing one of his separated fragments that drastically altered a large part of Arad.

H

I

J

K

Kazan

  1. The demon that lives in the arm of the Male Slayer. Can be summoned by Male Slayers (Execpt Ghostblade) to buff nearby allies with the skill Khazan.png Kazan. Also becomes a passive skill for Soul Benders.
  2. A Character known as the God of Destruction.

KDNF

A common abbreviation for Korean Dungeon and Fighter.

Kuno

L

Lawn/Lawn Chair

Lib

A common abbreviation for Liberation Weapon, an upgraded series of Reqiuem Weapons through Luther during the Interdimensional Rift era. These were considered one of the best weapons during that time due for their 16% Bonus Damage towards enemies.

M

Mana Burn

  1. A Level 85 Epic Cloth set.
  2. A Level 105 Epic Equipment setup that has similar functions to the Level 85 set, where it increases a player's offenses in exchange for higher MP consumption. A detailed guide on the Mana Burn setup can be found here.

Mana Shield

  • A Level 105 Epic Equipment build that turns the player's MP Pool into a sturdy shield that acts as their HP to let them withstand incoming damage, and can be regenerated with the equipment used. However, their actual maximum HP is reduced down to 1% as the trade-off. A detailed guide on the Mana Shield setup can be found here.

Mech

Metastasis

  • A general term referring to when the creatures in Arad seemingly went mad and began attacking people. The Metastasis has been linked to the arrival of the Apostles in Arad from Pandemonium.

Middle Ocean

  • An ocean in the sky of Arad. It's prevented from falling on Arad by a gigantic magical pentacle, seen in the background on most official artwork. Sky Tower reaches into Middle Ocean, and the Behemoth swims in/near it. Empyrean is the land that lies above the Middle Ocean.

N

NC

NG

  1. A abbreviation for the Level 85 Light Armor set, Natural Guardian.
  2. This can also refer to the Level 105 Epic Equipment setup known as NG+, where it shares similar functions to the Level 85 set in terms of activating random elemental attributes by attacking enemies.

Necro

Nen

  1. A source of Light-elemental magic; Nen Masters make use of this in their attacks.
  2. A common abbreviation for Nen Masters. F.Nen is Female Nen Master, M.Nen is Male Nen Master.

Neo

  • A shortened term for Neo: Awakening.

O

OV

P

PW

Q

R

Rocco

  • A shortened abbreviation for Sirocco. Can be applicable to the Apostle, her raid or the equipment said raid contains.

RNG

  • A shortened abbreviation for Random Number Generator, which many systems in the game relies on a random number to perform certain actions.

S

SA

Sader

  • A common abbreviation for Crusader.
  • A catch-all term for all Buffer classes, including the Enchantress.

SB

SD

SM

SP

  • The abbreviation for Skill Points. SP is used for advancing the level of skills and are awarded upon leveling up.

Spit

Summy

Swift

Superior Day

  • A term used by players to denote a certain day when equipment obtained will always come with a Superior (80%+) quality.

Synergy

  • A previous role for specific subclasses who offered various beneficial effects to party members with the help of their main buff skill that either increases attack, movement speed, defenses or debuff monsters. Synergy roles would be discontinued during a 2022 Character Balance patch, and later re-assigned it to players who wore Legendary/Epic Equipment from Aeterna, which offers similar effects when entering dungeons.

T

Terra

  • The previous name of the planet from which Pandemonium broke away.

TGS

TP

Trav

TW

U

V

W

Weapon Master

  • The term many fans used to refer to the Blade Master's overseas subclass title.

X

Y

Z

Zerker

Special Characters

/

  • Typing the prefix "//" before certain terms will allow you to perform certain commands in the client.
    • These commands can be added into the chat tab of the Hotkey menu as macros for quick and easy usage.
    • //setitem will translate all dropped items towards the player's center. Can only be used once per dungeon.
    • //setcharacter will translate the character back towards the portal or door they have originally entered. Applicable for whenever your character is stuck or even make a de factor dodge. Can only be used once per dungeon.
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