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Early Merchant: In 2025, which of the Four Heavenly Kings is best to level up to a Taoist (Jiguk vs Gwangmok)?
Presents a comprehensive overview of various opinions on which of the Four Heavenly Kings is best to choose when playing Merchant in the early part of 2025. Focusing on Jikgukcheonwang and Gwangmokcheonwang, it compares and analyzes the pros and cons of each of the Four Heavenly Kings and their early growth efficiency to help users choose the one that suits their play style.
1. 🥇 Early Recommended Heavenly King: Jikgukcheonwang vs. Damuncheonwang
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang and Damuncheonwang are recommended for early users, but Jikgukcheonwang is ranked as the top priority.
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang is advantageous for making money early on, and is even nicknamed 'Jikguk Rice'.
| Heavenly King | Advantages |
|---|---|
| Jikgukcheonwang | Easy to make money early on, excellent growth experience |
| Damuncheonwang | Powerful when combined with legendary generals (Yeopo, Choi Museon) |
00:00 - 00:30
1. 🥇 Early Recommended Heavenly King: Jikgukcheonwang vs. Damuncheonwang
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang and Damuncheonwang are recommended for early users, but Jikgukcheonwang is ranked as the top priority.
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang is advantageous for making money early on, and is even nicknamed 'Jikguk Rice'.
| Heavenly King | Advantages |
|---|---|
| Jikgukcheonwang | Easy to make money early on, excellent growth experience |
| Damuncheonwang | Powerful when combined with legendary generals (Yeopo, Choi Museon) |
00:31 - 01:28
2. 🚀 Jikgukcheonwang's Growth Experience and Efficiency
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang has a very good growth experience.
- ✅ Legendary generals Yeopo and Choi Museon can be utilized.
- ✅ Can be sufficiently utilized with just the awakened fierce beast 'Gakdo Cheol', which helps with tanking and dealing damage.
- ⚠️ Damuncheonwang is not very useful on its own as an awakened fierce beast, and only performs well when grown to a Myungwang.
01:47 - 02:17
3. 💰 Jikgukcheonwang's Early Money-Making Efficiency
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang has many hunting grounds where you can consistently make money from early to late game.
- ✅ Efficient money-making is possible in various hunting grounds such as salt, railroad, Nosapil, and heart.
- ✅ Advantageous for securing early funds through 'Boss Summoning Powder'.
- ❗ Other Heavenly Kings may experience difficulties early on.
02:18 - 03:19
4. 🤔 Realistic Opinions from Actual Jikguk Users
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang may feel like it is in a relatively low position compared to other Heavenly Kings early on.
- ✅ Damuncheonwang's appearance is pretty, so it may be more appealing to beginners.
03:20 - 04:02
5. ⚖️ Jikgukcheonwang's Popularity and Balance Debate
- ⚠️ There are many Jikgukcheonwang users and few Gwangmokcheonwang users, and Gwangmokcheonwang items tend not to sell well.
- ⚠️ There is also the opinion that Jikgukcheonwang is weak without a weapon.
- ❗ Various opinions on balance patches are presented.
04:13 - 05:12
6. 🌲 Advocacy for Gwangmokcheonwang: A Different Early Development Strategy
- ✅ Gwangmokcheonwang has advantages gained through the 'Training Center' with 1-character development (Intermediate/Advanced Trainees).
- ✅ A strategy of cutting off the Imugi in 12 seconds in combination with Gakdo Cheol is also possible (using Gangho-hyung).
- ✅ 2nd Awakening is possible when acquiring Gomyeong Armor.
05:13 - 06:02
7. 🐘 Gwangmokcheonwang's Master Angle and Equipment Cost-Effectiveness
- ✅ Gwangmokcheonwang can catch the Master Angle even with a normal Heoyoungmu.
- ✅ Gwangmokcheonwang equipment is cheaper than other Heavenly Kings.
| Heavenly King | Advantages |
|---|---|
| Gwangmokcheonwang | Master Angle possible, equipment price is cheap |
| Damuncheonwang | Master massage possible without an elephant |
06:25 - 07:39
8. ⚔️ Jikgukcheonwang's 2nd Generation Choi Museon Utilization and Early Efficiency
- ✅ Jikgukcheonwang is advantageous for utilizing 2nd generation Choi Museon, and the cost of remodeling generals is low.
- ✅ The advantage of being able to efficiently take the early section is great.
- ⚠️ Gwangmokcheonwang has a large early burden due to 'Brahma's Authority'.
07:40 - 08:25
9. ✅ Conclusion: All Heavenly Kings Have Their Own Advantages
- ✅ All Heavenly Kings have their own advantages, and the choice may vary depending on the play style.