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Lord Emperor Full CMD Build: Dark Lord with Maximum Commands

Complete Full CMD build guide for Lord Emperor: stat allocation, recommended gear, farm spots, and how to maximize your summoned creatures.

VI ViciadosMU Team · Updated on 3 jul 2026 · ⏱ 12 min read

Introduction: Why Play Full CMD?

The Dark Lord is the only class in MU Online S6 that has the CMD (Command/Charisma) attribute. This stat controls the maximum number of summoned creatures, the power of the Dark Horse, Dark Raven damage, and the effectiveness of abilities like Fire Burst and Electric Spike. The Full CMD build sacrifices some direct physical damage to transform the DL into a war general, with multiple summons destroying everything around you while you position safely.

Nota: CMD also directly affects the mounted Dark Horse's attack damage. The higher your CMD, the more powerful the horse becomes as a combat weapon.

This build is ideal for PvM farming in high-level areas like Tarkan, Aida, Karutan, and Vulcanus, where having 4-5 creatures attacking simultaneously drastically reduces kill times.


Stat Distribution by Level Range

Level 1 to 150 (Early Phase)

In this phase, the goal is to reach the minimum STR to equip basic DL weapons and armor, with everything else going into CMD.

StatTotal PointsNotes
STR130Minimum to equip basic Scepter of Archangel
AGI50Base, do not invest more
VIT60Small HP buffer
ENE20Starting base only
CMDRemainderEvery remaining point goes here
Dica: From level 1 to 50, farm in Lorencia on Goblins (coordinates 123,133) and Budge Dragons (148,145). From level 50 to 100, go to Noria on Hommerd and Agon. The Dark Raven can already be summoned from level 1 with sufficient CMD.

Level 150 to 400 (Mid Phase — Post 1st and 2nd Quest)

After completing the 1st Quest (level 150) and 2nd Quest (level 220), you unlock advanced skills. Continue prioritizing CMD.

StatTotal Points at Level 400Notes
STR200Enough to equip Dark Steel Set +9
AGI80Do not invest more
VIT120Reasonable HP to survive in Tarkan
ENE30Base only
CMD570+Every remaining point

Level 400 (Lord Emperor — Post 3rd Quest)

From level 400 onward, after completing the 3rd Quest and becoming Lord Emperor, you gain access to the full skill set. The ideal endgame distribution is:

Level 400 — Full CMD Lord Emperor Build:
→ STR:  250  (equip Shining Scepter +13 and Volcano Set)
→ AGI:  100  (minimum defense and speed)
→ VIT:  150  (survival in Vulcanus/Acheron)
→ ENE:  30   (base)
→ CMD:  870+ (maximum possible with all remaining points)
Atenção: Do not neglect VIT completely. In endgame maps like Vulcanus and Acheron, mobs like Genocider and Death Rider deal extremely high damage. With fewer than 120 VIT points, you will die in 2-3 hits without a full gear set.

Armor

The armor progression for the DL follows this order:

Bronze Set → Leather Set → Scale Set → Dark Steel Set → Volcano Set → Dark Master Set

Recommended endgame: Volcano Set +11 to +13 with Excellent options for:

  • Increase maximum HP (survivability boost)
  • Excellent Damage Rate (increases excellent hit chance)
  • Defense Increase (extra defense for Vulcanus)

Scepter (Main Weapon)

PhaseWeaponMinimum LevelDesired Options
EarlyScepter of Archangel+7 to +9Luck, Skill
MidShining Scepter+9 to +11Excellent Dmg, Skill
EndgameShining Scepter+13Excellent Dmg Rate + Increase Dmg Excellent
Dica: A Shining Scepter with the Increase Wizardry Damage option is especially effective in Full CMD, since the DL uses Fire Burst and Electric Spike heavily, both of which scale with CMD and ENE.

Shield

Use the Dragon Shield +9 to +11 with the Increase Blocking Rate option. The DL has a naturally high blocking rate with moderate AGI, and a good shield can block 30-40% of physical attacks.

Wings

DL wing progression:
→ Level 1-150:   No wings or basic cloak
→ Level 150-220: Cape of Lord (obtained at DL's 1st Quest)
→ Level 220-400: Wing of Storm (DL L2 Wing)
→ Level 400+:    Wing of Storm +9 to +11 (upgraded L2 Wing)
→ Endgame:       Dark Vintage Cloak (DL L3 Wing)
Nota: To craft the DL L3 Wing (Dark Vintage Cloak), you need a Wing of Storm +9 or higher + 3x Loch's Feather + Jewel of Creation. Loch's Feather are obtained from the boss Balgass in the Crywolf map, but only when the Crywolf event FAILS (when the invaders win).

Pets

  • Dark Horse: Essential. Mounts and attacks alongside you. Damage scales with CMD.
  • Dark Raven: DL's second pet. Attacks automatically and deals CMD-based damage.
  • Fenrir: Alternative mount to Dark Horse. When riding Fenrir, the Dark Horse can freely attack as an independent creature, maximizing total DPS.

Farm Spots by Phase

Phase 1: Lorencia and Noria (Level 1 to 80)

  • Lorencia (Goblin): coordinates 123,133 — excellent for levels 1-30
  • Lorencia (Budge Dragon): coordinates 148,145 — levels 25-50
  • Noria (Hommerd + Agon): entire map — levels 50-80

Phase 2: Dungeon and Lost Tower (Level 80 to 180)

  • Dungeon 1 (Skeleton Warrior + Skeleton Archer): levels 80-120
  • Lost Tower 3-4 (Scream + Death Angel): levels 120-160
  • Lost Tower 6-7 (Blaze Napin + Death Napin): levels 160-200
Dica: In Lost Tower, use Dark Raven to attack groups while you position behind. The DL has medium range with Electric Spike — use it to quickly clear groups of Blaze Napin.

Phase 3: Atlans and Tarkan (Level 180 to 350)

  • Atlans 1 (Lizard Warrior + Valkyrie): levels 180-230
  • Atlans 3 (Great Bahamut + Silver Valkyrie): levels 230-280
  • Tarkan 1 (Orcas + Golems): levels 280-330
  • Tarkan 2 (Beam Knight + Mutant): levels 330-380

Phase 4: Aida, Karutan, and Vulcanus (Level 380+)

Recommended endgame rotation:
→ Aida 1 (Chaos Castle Golem, Bloody Golem): Jewels farming
→ Aida 2 (Death Tree, Aegis): intensive EXP farming
→ Karutan 1 (Orcus, Gollock): frequent Excellent items
→ Vulcanus (Genocider, Death Rider): highest EXP in S6
Atenção: Vulcanus requires at minimum a +11 gear set and CMD above 600 to survive. Genocider mobs deal area damage, and Death Rider has very high attack speed.

Priority Skills for Lord Emperor

The DL has a limited skill set compared to other classes, but each skill has a specific role:

SkillUseNotes
Fire BurstFire AoE, area damageMain farming skill
Electric SpikeLine damage, high single-target damageUseful in corridors and PvP
Force WaveArea knockbackCrowd control
Dark SummonSummons additional creaturesRequires high CMD
CharismaGroup buff, increases party ATKEssential in PvM party
Nota: The DL's Charisma buff increases the attack of all party members. In a party with a Blade Master DK and High Elf, a Full CMD DL with active Charisma can increase group DPS by 15-25%.

PvM Combat Rotation

For efficient solo farming in Aida or Karutan:

Standard Full CMD Rotation — Solo Farming:
1. Summon Dark Horse and Dark Raven (always active)
2. Position in the center of the mob group
3. Use Fire Burst → wait for animation → Fire Burst again
4. If mobs remain at low HP → Electric Spike to finish
5. Move to next group while pets finish the rest

For boss fights or elite mobs:

Boss Rotation:
1. Mount Fenrir (frees Dark Horse to attack separately)
2. Dark Horse + Dark Raven attack automatically
3. Use Electric Spike in sequence for concentrated single-target damage
4. Maintain safe distance — you are not a tank

Dark Lord Quest Progression

The DL completes the three standard MU Online quests:

Quest 1 (Level 150):
→ Speak with Guardsman in Lorencia
→ Deliver specific items to the NPC
→ Reward: +STR/AGI/VIT/ENE/CMD base increase + new skills

Quest 2 (Level 220):
→ Kill specific quantities of mobs in Atlans/Tarkan
→ Reward: unlock of advanced skills + stat bonus

Quest 3 (Level 400):
→ Kill elite mobs in Kanturu/Kalima
→ Reward: Evolution to LORD EMPEROR + upgradeable Wing of Storm
Dica: Before completing the 3rd Quest, make sure you have at least a Wing of Storm +9 and a Shining Scepter +11. Kalima has very aggressive mobs (Illusion of Kundun) and you will need strong gear to survive.

Advanced Full CMD Tips

1. Pet management in party: In a party, position your pets to attack the mob that the tank (Blade Knight) is holding. This maximizes DPS without dispersing the Elf's healing focus.

2. Pet renewal: Dark Horse and Dark Raven die if not fed with specific items (Horse Bringer and Raven Bringer). Always carry a supply when doing long farm sessions.

3. Combining Charisma with Elf buffs: The DL's Charisma buff and High Elf's Defense buff stack. In endgame PvM parties, this combination can make the group nearly invulnerable in Aida.

4. Hotkey setup: Place Fire Burst on key Q, Electric Spike on W, and Dark Summon on E. This allows fast rotation without losing time navigating menus.

Atenção: Never go to Vulcanus or Acheron without the Dark Horse active. Without the horse's extra DPS, the Full CMD Lord Emperor has far too little physical damage to kill Genociders at a reasonable pace.

Build Summary — Quick Reference

LORD EMPEROR — FULL CMD (Level 400 Endgame)
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STR:  250   AGI: 100   VIT: 150   ENE: 30   CMD: 870+

Weapon:   Shining Scepter +13 (Excellent Dmg Rate)
Armor:    Volcano Set +11 to +13 (HP + Defense)
Shield:   Dragon Shield +9 (Blocking Rate)
Wings:    Dark Vintage Cloak (L3) or Wing of Storm +9 (L2)
Pet 1:    Dark Horse (always active)
Pet 2:    Dark Raven (always active)
Mount:    Fenrir (endgame, frees Dark Horse as pet)

Main Spot:    Aida 2 / Karutan 1 / Vulcanus
Core Skill:   Fire Burst → Electric Spike
Party Role:   DPS + Buff (Charisma) + Support

Perguntas frequentes

Why invest in CMD instead of STR on the Dark Lord?

CMD directly increases the number of creatures you can summon, the damage of DL spells, and the effectiveness of Charisma. A Full CMD DL can summon up to 5 creatures simultaneously, multiplying total DPS in PvM scenarios. STR is only needed to equip weapons and armor, so the minimum required is enough.

How many creatures can the Lord Emperor summon at maximum?

With high CMD (800+) and the right items, the Lord Emperor can maintain 5 active creatures at once: Dark Horse, Fenrir (mount that also attacks), and up to 3 creatures from Chaos Castle. Having all of them active simultaneously is exclusive to Full CMD builds.

What is the minimum gear to start farming Tarkan as a DL?

You need a +9 or higher set (preferably Dark Steel or Volcano), a +9 scepter with Excellent options, a shield with a high blocking rate, and CMD around 400 to summon Dark Raven and Dark Horse with reasonable efficiency.

Does the Dark Lord need to complete quests to evolve?

Yes. The Dark Lord completes the 1st Quest (level 150) and 2nd Quest (level 220) to unlock advanced skills, and evolves into Lord Emperor at the 3rd Quest (level 400). Unlike the Magic Gladiator, the DL has the full quest path.

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