Surge Zero Deathblade Gearing Guide for Lost Ark

Surge Zero is heavily reliant on Specialization as it affects numerous aspects of the class. Your Surge & Death Orb meter generation are affected by this stat, as well as the cooldown reduction when activating Death Trance. Given you'll be using Earth's Entropy, you'll have additional Critical Rate & Damage as well. Crit is taken, albeit only on the necklace. You won't have a wide breadth of engravings to choose from but still have a few choices that you can make.

Card sets are shared across both engravings for Deathblade. In the early game you can use cards that help with survivability such as Field Boss II, We'll Meet Again and Forest of Giants. For optimal damage you'll want Light of Salvation at 18 or 30 awakening, though is quite a late game goal. Lostwind Cliff provides additional Critical Rate and is a solid stand-in as you gradually work towards Light of Salvation.

There aren't plenty of options to choose from, Surge Zero's engravings are straightforward.

Engraving	Priority	Description
Remaining Energy	Necessity	Depending on budget or your character's progression, you can take this at either Level 1 or 3.
Grudge	Very High	This is a staple damage engraving. As a DPS you should be using this as an immediate slot-in for your setup.
Adrenaline	High	Due to <b>Earth's Entropy</b> providing a lot of Critical Damage, the extra Critical Rate & Attack power from this is great value.
Super Charge	High	With three charge skills serving over 50% of your DPS, this is highly recommended to take. Increased speed and damage allows for a smoother rotation.
Master of Ambush	High	As a back attacker, this is emphasizes the importance of landing your positionals.
Cursed Doll	Optional	Can be taken over Adrenaline in 5x3 scenarios. Diminishing returns when used with Adrenaline.
Keen Blunt Weapon	Optional	Should only be taken with Adrenaline, offers a little bit less damage than Cursed Doll.

Starting in Legendary gear, you'll want the Preordained Diligence set from Argos to give you additional Critical Rate. You can use the 2-piece gear from Valtan Normal but it's only recommended if you intend on parking your character at 1415. Once you obtain Relic gear, you'll be using the Earth's Entropy set. Providing Critical Rate & Damage along with increased back attack damage. Back attacks being a core aspect of your routine gameplay, this set only enhances your damage in all ways possible.

• Spec/Crit Necklace
• 2x Spec Earrings
• 2x Spec Rings
• Spec/Crit Bracelet