The Dark Masters are enemies encountered at Level 175. They serve as standard combat opponents for progression at this stage, acting as part of mid-game leveling encounters where players begin facing tougher enemy scaling.

The Dark Masters wield the Iron Mace, including its X move, and fight in a close-range, aggressive style similar to the Brutes. Their main attack involves smashing the Iron Mace into the ground with heavy force, producing a small AoE explosion that deals damage and causes minor knockback. This knockback does not affect Elemental or Blade users, allowing those builds to stay more stable during the impact.

Location:

The Dark Masters are found on the third island of the Skylands (First Sea), where they spawn as part of the island’s higher-level enemy group. This area is intended for players who are strong enough to handle consistent melee pressure and AoE attacks.

Quest:

The quest is given by the Sky Adventurer, requiring players to defeat 8 Dark Masters. Completing it rewards $7,500 and 450,000 EXP, making it a reliable progression quest for this level range.

Drops:

Each Dark Master provides around $300 and 11,000 EXP on defeat, offering steady farming value for players focusing on efficient leveling and currency gain.