Magnus Exorcismus (ME) Priest
PriestHoly AoE farming and hybrid PvP supportAs of 2026-09 (SEA)

INT/DEX caster that drops Magnus Exorcismus and keeps Signum Crucis on targets, while still carrying the party buffs. It is the usual second build for a support Priest because it shares INT, DEX and magic gear.
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Stat Priority
- 1. INT
- 2. DEX
INT main, DEX support for the Exorcist route. Build Master ME goal: Base DEX 40. Some players instead raise DEX to instant cast first, then split into INT and VIT.
Skills

HealLv.10
Heals 1 specified allied unit(s) and yourself for 450%*M.ATK+235 HP. When cast on Undead-element, Undead-race, or Demon units, deals Holy MDMG equal to 50% of Healing.Core heal, useful even on a damage-focused build.
BlessingLv.10
Increases STR, INT, and DEX for you and your teammates within 30 m by 30, and HIT by 20, for 600 sec
Holy LightLv.10
Deals 520%+165 Holy MDMG to the target and up to 5 enemies within 1.5 m.Lv10 works well; some players take only Lv5 here instead.
DemonbaneLv.5
Increases damage dealt to Demon and Undead targets by 5%.
Signum CrucisLv.10
Deals 330%+115 Holy MDMG to up to 5 enemies within 2 m, and reduces their M.DEF by 30% for 8 sec. Demon and Undead enemies have their M.DEF reduced by an additional 15%.Cuts enemy M.DEF by about 30%; refresh it by hand every 7 seconds to keep it active.
Increase AgilityLv.5
When casting Blessing, also casts Increase Agility, increasing you and your allied teammates' AGI by 7, Quicken Factor by 10%, and MSPD by 15% for 600 sec.
Turn UndeadLv.5
Deals 200%+270 Holy MDMG to the target. When used on Undead targets, there's a 45% chance to instantly kill the target. This effect is ineffective against Elite monsters, Minis, MVPs, and Bosses.Skill prerequisite on the way to Magnus Exorcismus; some builds take it to Lv10 instead.
Magnus ExorcismusLv.10
Creates a 4.5 m cross on the ground for 14 sec, dealing 1040%+285 Holy MDMG every sec to up to 10 targets within 4.5 m. PDMG Bonus and MDMG Bonus increases by 30% when dealing damage to Demon, Undead, Shadow, or Undead-element targets. Up to 2 Magnus Exorcismus can exist at the same time.Main damage skill for this build; a stage 3 Build Master goal.
SanctuaryLv.10
Creates a Sanctuary on the ground for 8 sec. Each sec, Sanctuary heals you and up to 5 teammates in the area for 100%*M.ATK+1200 HP. Up to 10 Undead-element, Undead-race, or Demon enemies entering the area take Holy MDMG equal to 50% of the Healing amount every sec.Useful for a hybrid PvP build; some take it only to Lv7 instead.
ResurrectionLv.4
Revives 1 ally and restores 80% HP and 100% SP to them.
Impositio ManusLv.5
Increases P.ATK and M.ATK for you and your teammates within 30 m by 60 for 600 sec.
SuffragiumLv.3
Reduces Variable Cast Time for you and your teammates within 30 m by 30% for 600 sec.
RecoveryLv.1
Randomly dispels 2 debuffs from nearby teammates.
GloriaLv.2
Increases LUK for you and your teammates within 30 m by 15 for 240 sec.Useful in PvP; some builds take it to Lv5 instead.
Rotation
- Cast Magnus Exorcismus whenever it's off cooldown; it keeps hitting while you heal or buff.
- Keep Signum Crucis on the target manually.
- Magnus can be removed by Ganbantein in PvP, so don't rely on it against that skill.
Equipment: Mid game
Cards
Special Skills (Affixes)

Dazzling RadianceAccessory
Holy DMG +0.8~44%. on hit, has a 20% chance to apply Blind.Flexible slot: adds Holy damage together with a Blind effect.
Holy IncarnationAccessory
Holy DMG +0.6~33%.Third pick, or swap for Absolute Justice.
Reincarnation LightningAccessory
When Turn Undead deals damage to a target, additionally casts Chain Lightning that bounces 4 times on the target, dealing 15~590% Holy MDMG. This effect has a 1s cooldown.Core pick alongside Holy Exorcism for this build.
Elite GuardArmor
DMG taken from MVP, Mini, and Boss -0.5~27.5%.Generic PvE pick: less damage from MVP, Mini and Boss monsters. A basic PvE survival trait that pairs well with Goibne armor; not class-specific.
PDMG ReductionCloak
When taking damage, PDMG taken -0.7~35.8% for 5s.Generic defensive pick for both PvE and PvP from the Lv25 forge series up. Swap for Duelist Guard in PvP.
Holy ExorcismWeapon
Magnus Exorcismus attacks have a 20% chance to Root the target for 2s and increase Holy DMG taken by 0.8~44% for 10s.Top Lv55 pick: Magnus roots targets and raises the Holy damage they take — core for this build.
Pets
Tips
- Priest traits (auto-learned): Spell Mastery, Increase SP Recovery, B.S Sacramenti, Ruwach.
- Shield options: Thara Frog for PvP, Sting for magic damage, Khalitzburg for Demon-race PvE.
Sources
- Gameplay Tips: Comprehensive Priest Guide2026-08-09
- RTNW Hub: Acolyte Builds (Support, Exorcist, AGI-Crit)2026-08-08
- In-game job build presets and Build Master tasks (SEA client data, via RoWorldDB jobs page)2026-09-24
- OWIISHII: Magnus Priest Full Guide, ME Build (title and description)2026-07-21
- Felicat Gaming: Hybrid Priest Build Guide (chapters)2026-07-28