A guarder is a shield-like item any class or race can equip, but it mainly matters for classes that do not use a shield. Guarders are cheaper to build than Chakra rings or Opaniel's Armor, and they carry option stones with effects you cannot get any other way, aside from trans weapon stones.
The 4 Guarder Tiers
Guarders come in 4 tiers, built the same way as Opaniel's Armor — each tier needs +12 upgrades to reach the next stage:
| Tier | How to Reach It |
|---|---|
| Chimera Guarder | Starting tier |
| Talis Guarder | +12 the Chimera Guarder |
| Opaniel's Guarder | +12 the Talis Guarder |
| Transcended Opaniel's Guarder | Add a Shiny Transcendence Stone to Opaniel's Guarder |
Why Guarders Are Worth Building
Guarders cost noticeably less to make than Chakra rings or Opaniel's Armor, which makes them a good early endgame investment. Their option stones are sold on the Item Mall and last 30 days. These stones offer effects that are hard to find anywhere else in the game, apart from trans weapon stones.
How Guarder Absorption Stones Work
Guarder HP and MP absorption stones work differently from weapon or buff absorption stones. Instead of converting an exact amount of damage into HP or MP every hit, a guarder absorption stone has a fixed percent chance to proc (trigger) on each hit. This makes their output less predictable, but still valuable over time.
Quick Tips
- Prioritize a guarder if your class does not use a shield — it is close to a must-have item for those classes.
- Guarders are meaningfully cheaper than Chakra rings or Opaniel's Armor, so build one before those.
- Remember guarder absorption stones proc as a percent chance, not a guaranteed conversion, when planning your survivability.
FAQ
Q: Who should use a guarder in Rohan Online?
A: Any class or race can equip one, but it mainly benefits classes that do not use a shield.
Q: How many tiers of guarder are there?
A: There are 4 tiers: Chimera, Talis, Opaniel's, and Transcended Opaniel's.
Q: Are guarders cheaper to make than Opaniel's Armor?
A: Yes, guarders are relatively cheap compared to Chakra rings or Opaniel's Armor.
Q: How do guarder HP/MP absorption stones work?
A: They have a fixed percent chance to proc on each hit, instead of converting a set amount of damage every hit like weapon or buff absorption.