Who Is the Shillien Elder?
The Shillien Elder is the support subclass of the Dark Elf race in Lineage 2. Unlike the Bishop (who is a pure healer) or the Elven Elder (who focuses on mana recovery), the Shillien Elder occupies a unique middle ground — capable of healing, buffing, and dealing moderate magical damage. This versatility makes them a staple in both PvE parties and castle siege forces.
Core Role in a Party
Your primary job as a Shillien Elder is to keep your party alive and magically fueled. You bring:
- Healing spells (including group heals at higher levels)
- Mana regeneration buffs critical for mage-heavy parties
- Resurrection abilities
- Debuffs that weaken enemies (unique among healer classes)
- Shield and Magic Defense buffs
Key Skills to Prioritize
Essential Skills
- Heal / Greater Heal: Your bread-and-butter single-target heals. Always max these.
- Recharge: Restores MP to a target. Invaluable for keeping mages online — a unique and high-demand skill.
- Resurrection: Never leave home without it. Max level reduces cast time significantly.
- Empower: Boosts M. Atk — keep this on your damage dealers at all times.
- Acumen: Increases casting speed. Pair with Empower on mages for maximum output.
Situational but Valuable
- Curse: Weakness / Poison: Debuffs that slow or damage enemies. Useful in PvP and tough PvE scenarios.
- Mass Resurrection: A late-game luxury but essential in sieges.
- Death Spike / Drain Health: The SE's offensive spells — low damage but helpful while soloing.
Stat Priorities
| Stat | Priority | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| MEN (Mentality) | Highest | Reduces MP costs and improves healing power |
| WIT (Wittiness) | High | Increases casting speed — critical for reactive healing |
| CON (Constitution) | Medium | Boosts HP so you survive burst damage in sieges |
| INT (Intelligence) | Low | Only matters if you're going hybrid damage — generally skip |
Gear Recommendations
Early Game
Focus on getting any robe set with bonus casting speed or MP. Elven sets are a cost-effective early choice. Prioritize a good weapon (staff or orb) with Magic Skill bonuses.
Mid Game
Transition to Doom Robes or Avadon Robe set for the MEN bonuses. A Blue Wolf Robe set is excellent if you can afford it.
End Game
Draconic Leather (for survivability) or Major Arcana Robes (for raw casting power) are the top-tier choices. Combine with top-grade jewelry — Majestic rings and necklace for MP bonuses.
Playstyle Tips
- Always stand at maximum range. You're a target in PvP — positioning is survival.
- Pre-buff every party member before entering a dungeon or boss room.
- Keep Recharge cycling on your main mage — MP management often wins fights.
- In sieges, prioritize Mass Rez and stick close to your clan's tanks.
- Don't neglect your debuffs in PvP — a well-timed Curse can turn a fight.
Summary
The Shillien Elder rewards players who think tactically and communicate with their party. Master your buff rotation, stay aware of your mana levels, and keep your team alive — and you'll be one of the most sought-after players on any server.