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.
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.
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.
| Stat | Total Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 130 | Minimum to equip basic Scepter of Archangel |
| AGI | 50 | Base, do not invest more |
| VIT | 60 | Small HP buffer |
| ENE | 20 | Starting base only |
| CMD | Remainder | Every remaining point goes here |
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.
| Stat | Total Points at Level 400 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 200 | Enough to equip Dark Steel Set +9 |
| AGI | 80 | Do not invest more |
| VIT | 120 | Reasonable HP to survive in Tarkan |
| ENE | 30 | Base only |
| CMD | 570+ | 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)
Recommended Equipment
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)
| Phase | Weapon | Minimum Level | Desired Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | Scepter of Archangel | +7 to +9 | Luck, Skill |
| Mid | Shining Scepter | +9 to +11 | Excellent Dmg, Skill |
| Endgame | Shining Scepter | +13 | Excellent Dmg Rate + Increase Dmg Excellent |
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)
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
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
Priority Skills for Lord Emperor
The DL has a limited skill set compared to other classes, but each skill has a specific role:
| Skill | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Burst | Fire AoE, area damage | Main farming skill |
| Electric Spike | Line damage, high single-target damage | Useful in corridors and PvP |
| Force Wave | Area knockback | Crowd control |
| Dark Summon | Summons additional creatures | Requires high CMD |
| Charisma | Group buff, increases party ATK | Essential in PvM party |
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
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.
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.