Overview
The Elemental Summoner is an Elven summoner, the magic branch out of the Elven Wizard. Its signature is the Unicorn — a pet that strikes enemies and continuously restores your HP. That combo lets the Elemental Summoner survive where other classes would have died long ago, making it one of the best solo classes in the game.
Deciding who to play? Compare it with the other summoners: Phantom Summoner and Warlock. The Elemental Summoner is the most self-reliant and durable of the three, but deals the least burst damage. For more on the choice, see our best solo class guide.
The Unicorn
The Unicorn attacks enemies and heals its owner at the same time. That makes you one of the most self-sufficient classes in the game — you don't need a healer in your party, because the pet replaces one in most PvE situations. The Unicorn needs no food like a mount, but it lives off your MP, so MP management is the core of staying alive. To strengthen your pet's bond and stats, use the pet system.
| Mode | When to use |
|---|---|
| Aggressive | Default farming — the Unicorn pulls and holds mobs while you nuke. |
| Defensive | Switch when you take hits yourself, so the pet focuses on healing you. |
| Heal command | Time it manually in drawn-out fights against elite monsters to avoid dying. |
Key Skills
| Skill type | Role | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Summon & pet control | Core | Calls the Unicorn and issues attack/heal commands. Higher summon level means more HP restored and longer mob-holding. |
| Pet buffs | Support | Empower the Unicorn's stats so it tanks harder and heals more during long sessions. |
| Attack spells | Damage | Magic nukes to finish off targets while the pet holds aggro. |
| Debuffs & light control | Utility | Slow the enemy's pace in PvP and chip away at targets while the Unicorn tanks. |
Don't forget Soul Crystals to level the SA (Special Ability) on your weapon.
Build & Leveling
The Elemental Summoner is a robe-wearing summoner who invests in survivability over personal damage. Stat priorities:
| Stat | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|
| MEN | ★★★ | Boosts Max MP — your fuel for keeping the Unicorn alive and re-summoning it. |
| WIT | ★★★ | Faster casting speed for nukes and pet commands. |
| M.Atk | ★★ | Damage comes through magic weapon and runes, not the weapon's P.Atk. |
| MP regen | ★★ | Sustains endless solo farming without downtime. |
The golden rule of the Elemental Summoner build: you don't invest in personal burst, you invest in the pet's durability and your mana pool to sustain endless solo farming. When starting out, follow the leveling guide and farm Adena with the Adena farm guide. To strengthen your gear, study enchanting and weapon augmentation.
PvE & PvP
PvE
In PvE the Elemental Summoner is the benchmark for self-sufficiency. The Unicorn tanks and heals while you calmly farm mobs and elites without a party and without regen downtime. The class is excellent for long sessions and solo Adena farming.
PvP
In PvP the Elemental Summoner loses on burst to pure damage dealers, but wins by attrition: the pet soaks damage and heals while you grind the enemy down with magic and debuffs. It thrives in mass PvP and castle sieges, where survivability matters more than peak DPS. For the fundamentals, see the PvP guide.
Pros & Cons
Strengths: best-in-class self-sufficiency, self-healing through the pet, cheap and simple solo farming, stability in drawn-out fights, and beginner-friendly gameplay.
Weaknesses: low burst damage, heavy MP dependence, vulnerability when the pet dies, and weaker than pure damage dealers in short duels. To compare the class against others, check the overall class tier list.