# Classes & builds

Stat distribution and builds for each class.

## Stat Distribution Gains by Tribe
https://kathana.xyz/guides/stats-distribution-gain/ | guide | el.martinez

Lists what each point of Muscle, Nerve, Heart and Spirit gives for Naga/Kimnara, Ashura/Rakshasa, Yaksa/Gandarva and Deva/Garuda. Includes approximate ATK/DEF ratios, HP and TP per point, and weapon-specific Nerve scaling for bows and war-gloves. Ends with rules of thumb on which stat matters for each role.

## Solid Nakayuda Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-nakayuda-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A stat distribution suggestion for Nakayuda: max Heart to 120 first, then 3 Muscle / 2 Nerve per level, with Nerve taken for accuracy, avoid and critical hit. The replies add the author's clarifications (4 Muscle / 1 Nerve if your accessories are good, attack speed buff is worth it for basic attacks) and a chakra damage formula showing how Muscle multiplies weapon damage while Nerve does not scale as strongly.

## Karya: Pure Nerve Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-karya-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A one-line build recommendation for Karya from level 1 to 90: go pure Nerve, ignoring HP and TP. Replies add that a pure-Nerve Karya has very low HP but very high damage, and suggest putting Heart on charm and belt rather than more Nerve or evasion/accuracy.

## Banar Build Guide / Personal Experience
https://kathana.xyz/guides/banar-build-guide-personal-experience/ | guide | .exprience

A player's account of leveling a Naga to Banar, covering chakra point allocation (3 Muscle / 2 Heart after early equal split) and a skill-by-skill breakdown of attack, defense and support skills with which to max and which to leave at level 1 for prerequisites. Includes notes on skills like Stam and Bukampaa where leveling does not improve stun duration or chance, plus special mentions for situational skills. Later updated with a downloadable text file adding equipment and upgrade sections.

## Solid Banar Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-banar-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A short stat allocation suggestion for Banar from level 1 to 90: pure stats with a 2 Heart to 3 Muscle ratio. The author claims this split is balanced and strong without sacrificing any stat. No skill allocation or gear details are given.

## Solid Abikara Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-abikara-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A short stat allocation plan for Abikara: pure 120 Heart from level 1-90, then 2 Mental and 3 Nerve per level. Nerve is recommended for accuracy and avoidance against Karya and Druka.

## Solid Druka Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-druka-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A short stat-allocation plan for Druka: pure 120 Heart to level 90, then 4 Muscle / 1 Nerve per level. Explains that Nerve is taken for accuracy, evasion and critical hits on basic attacks, aiming at bleed/shock burst damage.

## Solid Vidya Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-vidya-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A short stat suggestion for Vidya from level 1 to 90: go pure, maxing Heart first and then putting the rest into Nerve. The author frames it as a support role with heal, buffs, and elemental boost.

## Damage calculation based on Defense and Damage Absorb
https://kathana.xyz/guides/apx-game-guide-damage-calculation-based-on-defense-and-damage-absorb/ | guide | apx6291

Player testing of how Defense and Damage Absorption interact in Kathana, with the inferred formula FD = (ID - (DF x 0.27)) x (1 - DA) and the finding that absorption is applied after defense reduction. Includes the raw test numbers (144 DEF vs 390 DEF at 34% absorb) and a practical note that Defense is better against normal hits while absorption scales with big incoming damage. A follow-up message lists the exact gear and skills used to reach 34% DA.

## Solid Satya Build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/solid-satya-build/ | guide | khclrnemr

A very short stat allocation suggestion for Satya from level 1 to 90: max Heart first, then put the remaining points into Nerve. The author notes the class is imbalanced as a tank. No skill, gear or gameplay details are given.

## Support Vidya build: stats and accessories
https://kathana.xyz/guides/what-is-the-best-build-for-support-vidya/ | question | prikamputchi

A player asks how to build a support Vidya from early game to endgame with no gear. The reply advises going pure Heart for stats, and lists Demi Mantra, Yin Yang, NOTD and ROR as the accessories to aim for.

## Stat build for Samabat
https://kathana.xyz/guides/stat-build-for-samabat/ | question | dudez1206

A player asks how to distribute chakra stats on a Samabat mage, with follow-ups on Abikara and Banar. Replies argue mental is the strongest build for leveling and mob damage, while a mental/heart balance is recommended for PvP survival against Jama Tirika, which scales off the target's TP. Later posts add that nerve helps accuracy/evasion for sleep and stun spells, and that base spell damage scales mainly with character level.

## Battle FS/Vidya build check
https://kathana.xyz/guides/battle-fs-vidya/ | question | m4rcus_61191

Isang manlalaro ang nagpapasuri ng kanyang level 35 battle FS/Vidya build (69 muscle, 50 nerve, 100 heart base) at nagtatanong kung dapat i-delay ang 2nd job quest hanggang level 50-60 at kung ano ang equipment priority kumpara sa Druka. Isang sagot mula sa dating Diyana player ang nagbigay ng kanyang build: 400 heart, 800 nerve, at ang natitira sa muscle.

## Battle Satya (Muscle/Heart), is it viable?
https://kathana.xyz/guides/battle-satya-muscle-heart-any-thoughts-on-this/ | question | dharkrage888

A player asks whether a 1:1 muscle/heart Battle Satya can deal enough damage for solo play, having rolled one for the 20% XP bonus. The only reply notes it can work because Satya has a skill that converts heart into muscle; no detailed skill build is given.

## Druka stat build: 100 base heart, rest muscle
https://kathana.xyz/guides/druka-build/ | question | stambirdy_07346

The standard Druka answer given in this thread: put 100 base chakra into Heart (base only, extra heart comes from item stats) and dump everything else into Muscle. Nerve is not recommended as a main stat for Druka; if you need accuracy or evasion, get it from armor/accessory refinement instead. Later posts argue for a mixed 3 muscle / 2 nerve "assassin" variant with heart accessories, plus notes on sword vs dagger and offhand upgrades.

## Dull Weapon Yuda: pros, cons and stat build
https://kathana.xyz/guides/dull-weapon-nakayuda-what-s-your-take-on-this-pros-and-cons-please/ | question | dharkrage888

Answers explain that a Dull (mace/shield) Yuda trades DPS for debuffs, since Chamuse is exclusive to battle weapons, making it better suited to hard boss fights than to grinding. Recommended chakra setup is a standard 4:1 or 3:2 Muscle/Heart split, with one player detailing a level 74 build at 150 Heart and the rest in Muscle using D.Pariga and Phalaka of life, muscle charm and K ring. Listed pros include cheap pot upkeep, strong debuffs (Saata, Janati Para), high defense and safe AFK grinding at ~3k HP; cons are melee-only grinding, slow movement speed and the missing damage skill.

## Battle FS stat and skill build advice
https://kathana.xyz/guides/skill-and-stats-build-for-battle-fss/ | question | sev7en1989

Community answers on building a Battle FS: allocate to 100 heart first, then 3/2 muscle/nerve, prioritize poison, kick and stun damage skills while keeping the support buffs, and max the dull weapon passive. Also covers gear focus (evasion on charm/helm/belt, heart on boots/pants, accuracy or poison on weapon), accessory choices (DLB vs YY, GK vs Demi earrings, NOTD2 necklace, RotD ring) and which buffs to skip such as Basati.

## Karya stat and item build advice
https://kathana.xyz/guides/need-help-for-karya-build/ | question | lavaneso96_59931

A player asks for a Karya skill, stat and item build. Replies suggest pure Nerve for PVE, and note that pure Nerve also works for PVP provided you stack good accessories and Heart on every set piece.

## Hybrid Abikara stat distribution
https://kathana.xyz/guides/what-is-the-best-build-for-hybrid-abikara/ | question | chris_penson

A player asks whether a hybrid Abikara build (150 mental, 50-100 heart, rest nerve) works alongside a +11 two-handed weapon. Replies say mental should stay the main focus, with nerve or heart added only later to survive Karya burst damage and Abikara-vs-Abikara fights. There is also disagreement over whether mental caps at 800 on this server.

Source: https://kathana.xyz/category/classes-builds/