How to make a dodge build
90%
Dodge caps at 90%
Dodge chance lets you avoid any attack at a set chance. The maximum is 90% (per the in-game description).
Stack it from gear, food and talents
Raise it with armor, accessories and food that have dodge chance, plus the Fishing skill talent "Studied patterns".
Balance it against damage
Dodge gear competes for the same slots as damage stats. Compare it with the best damage setups before choosing.
Gear with dodge chance (highest first)
| Gear | Slot | Effect (base) | Max (Lv.20) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cave Guppy Necklace | Necklace | +5% dodge chance | +16% dodge chance |
 White Glass Ring | Ring | +10% dodge chance | +16% dodge chance |
 Melting Crystal Ring | Ring | +5% dodge chance | +15% dodge chance |
 Polished Scarlet Chunk Necklace | Necklace | +9% dodge chance | +13% dodge chance |
 Caveling ID | Off-hand | +8% dodge chance | +12% dodge chance |
 Pandorium Chestplate and Bracers | Chest | +10% dodge chance | +12% dodge chance |
 Sunglasses | Head | +7% dodge chance | +11% dodge chance |
 Peasant Chest | Chest | +2% dodge chance | +10% dodge chance |
 Hunter Cloak | Chest | +6% dodge chance | +10% dodge chance |
 Spooky Blanket Hood | Head | +4% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Pandorium Helm | Head | +8% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Paladin Harness | Chest | +6% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Ninja Garments | Chest | +8% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Caveling Pants | Legs | +4% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Paladin Pants | Legs | +6% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Inventor Leggings | Legs | +8% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Ostara Ring | Ring | +5% dodge chance | +9% dodge chance |
 Mercenary Headband | Head | +5% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Ninja Cowl | Head | +7% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Caveling Chest | Chest | +4% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Spooky Blanket Cape | Chest | +4% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Trenchcoat | Chest | +4% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Ninja Leggings | Legs | +7% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Conch Shell Necklace | Necklace | +6% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Infested Ring | Ring | +5% dodge chance | +8% dodge chance |
 Peasant Hat | Head | +2% dodge chance | +7% dodge chance |
 Hunter Hood | Head | +4% dodge chance | +7% dodge chance |
 Radical Rabbit Ears | Head | +4% dodge chance | +7% dodge chance |
 Radical Rabbit Headband | Head | +4% dodge chance | +7% dodge chance |
 Flame Ring | Ring | +5% dodge chance | +7% dodge chance |
Food with dodge chance
| Food | How | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Glistening Deepstalker | As a cooking ingredient | +13% dodge chance (10 min) |
 Golden Dart | As a cooking ingredient | +11% dodge chance (10 min) |
 Splendid Deepstalker | As a cooking ingredient | +10% dodge chance (10 min) |
Effects that pair with dodge
Gear that boosts movement speed after a dodge:
| Gear | Slot | Effect (base) | Max (Lv.20) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mercenary Tank Top | Chest | +15.9% movement speed boost for a short duration after dodging an attack | +31.8% movement speed boost for a short duration after dodging an attack |
- For gear that maximizes damage, see best gear by build.
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