Gunner
A heavy-weapons ranged DPS (Musketeer line) that swaps between melee, EM-ranged and bombard modes while managing a Heat gauge. Big satisfying AoE, but a stationary style that lags in fast fights until late gear.
Role
Ranged cannon DPS
Core Mechanic
Heat — abilities build Heat for escalating damage bonuses (up to 16%); maxing overheats the weapon and resets to 70%, so you pace bursts. Switches Melee / EM Ranged / Bombard modes.
Weapon
Cannon
PvE Tier
PvEBPvP Tier
PvPCPlaystyle
Big satisfying cannon hits but a stationary playstyle that is punishing in 2025’s fast fights; sluggish until late gear. Advances into Mystrix.
Recommended Builds
PvE AoE Bombard
Full guide →Stack Heat and unload multi-mode AoE on packs.
Sustained Ranged DPS
Full guide →Comfortable ranged damage with mode swaps.
Key Aspects & Uniques
- Sacrasilver Cannon — Craftable starter cannon.
- Miragegold Cannon — Mid upgrade of the cannon line.
- Starflame Cannon — Advanced upgrade for Abyss scaling.
- Circuits (Pyro / Electro) — Element-focused offensive substats.
Strengths
- +Big AoE payoff
- +Versatile range modes
- +Easy, sustained DPS
Weaknesses
- −Stationary, punished in fast fights
- −Sluggish until late gear
- −Lower burst than Mystrix/Bounty Hunter
Why This Tier
B(PvE)/C(PvP): reliable AoE that a mobile meta and slow gear ramp hold back.
Skills
Advanced Classes