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Bromius Melee Courage Build

Overview
Pact: Bromius
Focused: PvE
Strengths
  • High Single Target DPS
  • Great CC
  • Good Buffs
Weaknesses
  • Low Mobility
  • Boring to play
This build was last updated on and is up to date for the Prelude 11 patch.

Overview

This BromiusBromius build focuses on delivering good damage while remaining tanky, with two very powerful CC skills that help you control the fight while dealing with groups of enemies. This is a great build for all types of players, either new or veterans.


Virtues

Courage
Primary
Courage
Grace
Secondary
Grace

With the BromiusBromius build focusing on using CourageCourage weapons, it benefits the most when stacking high CourageCourage while GraceGrace is a decent option for those looking to branch out or try out different weapons that aren't attuned to CourageCourage.


Skills

Bromius skillbar
Skillbar title
Bromius
Bromius
Bromius
Bromius

Rump ThumpRump Thump – This is one of the two CC skills available, it lets you jump up into the air before crashing down and forcing enemies to stagger wherever you land, being perfect to reposition out of enemy groups or aggressively engage them.

WevetrootWevetroot – This AoE skill is perfect for catching enemies and locking them in roots, letting you deal damage while they cannot block or defend themselves.

Song of GrowthSong of Growth – This is a great buff to increase armor rating for yourself and party members, making this the perfect buff for groups looking to take on bosses.


Equipment

Bascinet of Mendicant
Bascinet of Mendicant
Medicant King's Suit of Rancor
Medicant King's Suit of Rancor
Bloody Sabatons
Bloody Sabatons
Medallion of Mora
Medallion of Mora
Gathannan
Gathannan
Verite
Verite
Totem container
Everflame
Totem container
The Scavenger
Totem container
The Messenger
Totem container
Totem container
The Scavenger
The Scavenger
Precklies
Precklies
Quicksilver
Quicksilver
Totem container
Archstorm
Totem container
Totem container
The Scavenger
The Scavenger
Totem container
The Messenger
Totem container
The Scavenger

Joineries

To make this build functional, you’ll need to obtain and use a VeriteVerite Blessed by Mora, which transforms the Spirit virtue of the GathannanGathannan into Courage. This not only increases its damage but also enables it to scale with Courage. Alternatively, you can use Duhk HalicDuhk Halic as a substitute until you acquire a Joinery Blessed by Mora.


Upgrades

Bromius
Bromius tree
Barkbare
1
Barkbare
Iridis' Favour
4
Iridis' Favour
Saphene's Gift
5
Saphene's Gift
Mora's Pride
6
Node lvl
Node lvl
Node lvl
Mora's Pride
Everbound
7
Node lvl
Node lvl
Node lvl
Everbound
Canopy's Blessing
2
Canopy's Blessing
Akin
3
Node lvl
Akin
Rooted
8
Node lvl
Rooted
Wingspan
Wingspan
Voided
Voided
Sympathy
Sympathy
Polearm
Polearm tree
Helm Gong
1
Helm Gong
Riposte
2
Riposte
Vaunt
4
Vaunt
Unyielding
3
Unyielding
Perfect Throw
Perfect Throw
Taut Muscle
Taut Muscle
Thrown Off
Thrown Off
Salted Blade
Salted Blade
Headlong
5
Headlong
Final Blow
6
Final Blow
Spectre Strike
7
Spectre Strike
Smite
Node lvl
Node lvl
Smite
With the developers mentioning possible changes to the weapon progression trees, this suggested investment path represents the requirements for the build to do well for its intended uses. Any other node unlocks can be a nice bonus but not required.
Flyblade
Flyblade tree
Split Focus
1
Split Focus
Ruthless
3
Ruthless
Twist of Luck
4
Node lvl
Node lvl
Twist of Luck
Perfect Throw
Perfect Throw
Oiled Scabbard
Oiled Scabbard
Wind's Favour
Wind's Favour
Wrist Brace
Wrist Brace
Smite
2
Node lvl
Node lvl
Smite
Spectre Strike
Spectre Strike
Riposte
Riposte
Vault
Vault
Vigilant
Vigilant
With the developers mentioning possible changes to the weapon progression trees, this suggested investment path represents the requirements for the build to do well for its intended uses. Any other node unlocks can be a nice bonus but not required.

Upgrade RootedRooted, Mora's PrideMora's Pride, and AkinAkin as soon as possible. EverboundEverbound is another important upgrade to keep in mind as it greatly increases your max HP and makes this build much tankier.


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