Lv diff	XP/SP	Loot/Spoil	Adena
0 or higher	100.0%	100%	100%
−1	90.9%	100%	100%
−2	82.6%	100%	100%
−3	75.1%	100%	100%
−4	68.3%	100%	100%
−5	62.1%	100%	100%
−6	56.4%	83%	100%
−7	51.3%	65%	100%
−8	46.7%	47%	100%
−9	42.4%	29%	88%
−10	38.6%	11%	75%
−11	35.0%	11%	62%
−12	31.9%	11%	49%
−13	29.0%	11%	36%
−14	26.3%	11%	23%
−15	23.9%	11%	11%
−16 or lower	≤ 21.8%	11%	11%

Lv diff	XP/SP	Loot/Spoil	Adena
0 or higher	100.0%	100%	100%
−1	90.9%	100%	100%
−2	82.6%	100%	100%
−3	75.1%	100%	100%
−4	68.3%	100%	100%
−5	62.1%	100%	100%
−6	56.4%	83%	100%
−7	51.3%	65%	100%
−8	46.7%	47%	100%
−9	42.4%	29%	88%
−10	38.6%	11%	75%
−11	35.0%	11%	62%
−12	31.9%	11%	49%
−13	29.0%	11%	36%
−14	26.3%	11%	23%
−15	23.9%	11%	11%
−16 or lower	≤ 21.8%	11%	11%

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Classes & parties Chronicle 1

C1 Warrior Paths: Warlord and Gladiator

Compare Warlord and Gladiator through Chronicle 1 polearm, dual-weapon and charged skills, hunting roles and verified transfer routes.

L2Tools guideUpdated 2026-09-23

Decide what kind of pull to manage

Human Warrior leads to Warlord or Gladiator. Warlord's C1 record emphasizes polearm tools for managing more than one nearby enemy, while Gladiator develops dual-weapon and charged attacks against a chosen target. That difference changes positioning, incoming damage and the value of a coordinated party. A polearm does not make every dense camp safe, and a dual sword does not decide a fight by its tooltip alone. Choose the routine your group can repeat.

Read the weapon-linked skill lists

Warlord records include Polearm Mastery, Whirlwind, Thunder Storm and later Provoke. Gladiator records include Dual Weapon Mastery, Focus Sonic, Sonic Blaster and later Double Sonic Slash. The examples point to weapon and setup requirements; check the learn level and skill page before purchasing equipment. A second class is a progression route, so its most attractive later attack should not be mistaken for a level-40 entitlement.

Read the weapon-linked skill lists
Second class	Recorded C1 skill examples	Planning question
Warlord	Polearm Mastery, Whirlwind, Thunder Storm; later Provoke	Can the party control the extra targets a wide pull attracts?
Gladiator	Dual Weapon Mastery, Focus Sonic, Sonic Blaster; later Double Sonic Slash	Does setup pay off against your usual target?

Make Warlord pulls a group decision

Provoke can draw monsters from a broader area, according to the Chronicle 1 skill update. That is valuable only if the party has room, healing and enough damage to finish the resulting pull. Test a small group of known monsters before increasing density. If one extra enemy reaches the healer, reduce the pull rather than assuming a stronger polearm solves the control problem. The Mob Comparator can help identify which targets deserve the test.

Count Gladiator's charge and weapon plan

Focus Sonic is part of Gladiator's attack preparation; Sonic Blaster and other sonic skills should be compared with the time and MP needed to use them. Check weapon conditions and actual rank instead of pricing a weapon solely for one animation. Against a weak target, a simpler sequence may leave more resources for the next fight. Against a hard target, setup can be worthwhile if the group keeps the enemy under control.

Compare total cost, not just weapon P.Atk

Polearms and dual swords have different prices, grades and shot usage in the C1 item catalogue. Put the weapon beside armor, jewelry, healing supplies and travel cost before deciding what you can afford. If a Warlord depends on group pulls, count the healer's MP as part of the plan. If a Gladiator spends MP on charged attacks, count recovery time. An upgrade is useful when the whole hunting loop improves.

Run one controlled comparison

Choose the same level in the C1 Char Builder and make two viable loadouts instead of forcing both classes into one weapon. In the Mob Comparator, select a few targets with known level and defenses. Record time per pull, damage received, shot use, MP spent and whether extra monsters join. Compare solo and party results separately. This turns a class debate into a decision about targets and companions you will actually have.

Complete the right Human Warrior transfer

The two classes share Trial of the Challenger and Testimony of Trust, then split into Test of the Champion for Warlord and Test of the Duelist for Gladiator. Open the linked 3-in-1 itinerary for the chosen class; it groups NPC visits and proof items across all three quests. Confirm the destination before following a friend's route, because sharing two quest titles does not mean the final transfer item is the same.

Complete the right Human Warrior transfer
3-in-1 transfer guide	Trial	Testimony	Test
Warlord	Trial of the Challenger	Testimony of Trust	Test of the Champion
Gladiator	Trial of the Challenger	Testimony of Trust	Test of the Duelist

Keep in mind

Area pull safety depends on the camp and party; the guide does not claim a fixed number of targets or universal XP rate.
Skill requirements and values should be checked at the C1 rank actually learned.
Prices and shot costs are server-dependent even when item grades are recorded.

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