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Bromius Tank/Bruiser Courage Build

Overview
Pact: Bromius
Focused: PvE
Strengths
  • High Defense
  • Very Tanky
  • Easy to Play
  • Good Damage
Weaknesses
  • Low Mobility
This build was last updated on and is up to date for the Prelude 11 patch.

Overview

With this BromiusBromius build, you are meant to act as the closest thing to a tank, capable of taking plenty of hits while also dishing out a decent amount of damage either solo or in group play, capable of going into any content in Soulframe without issues, be it Endless, Bosses or anything else, this build is more than capable to deal with it all.


Virtues

Courage
Primary
Courage
Grace
Secondary
Grace

With the BromiusBromius build centered around CourageCourage weapons, it performs best when heavily stacking CourageCourage. However, GraceGrace can serve as a solid secondary option for those who want to experiment with weapons that aren’t aligned with CourageCourage. For example, if you want to try out the Bog & MyrtleBog & Myrtle instead.


Skills

Bromius skillbar
Skillbar title
Bromius
Bromius
Bromius
Bromius

Rump ThumpRump Thump – One of the two available crowd-control skills. It launches you into the air before slamming down, staggering enemies in the impact zone. Ideal for breaking into enemy groups or quickly repositioning out of danger.

WevetrootWevetroot – A powerful AoE ability that traps enemies in roots, preventing them from blocking or defending while you deal damage freely.

Song of GrowthSong of Growth – A valuable support skill that boosts armor for you and your allies, making it an excellent choice for groups preparing to face tough 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
Oryn-Umbr
Oryn-Umbr
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 effective, you’ll need to acquire and use a VeriteVerite Blessed by Mora if you want to upgrade from a Polished version of VeriteVerite. This is important as using different "blessed" versions will change the attunement stat.


Upgrades

Bromius
Bromius tree
Barkbare
1
Node lvl
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
Rooted
Wingspan
Wingspan
Voided
Voided
Sympathy
Sympathy
Shield
Short Blade tree
Riposte
5
Riposte
Thrown Off
7
Thrown Off
Salted Blade
8
Node lvl
Node lvl
Salted Blade
Perfect Throw
Perfect Throw
Pointed Greeting
Pointed Greeting
Oiled Scabbard
Oiled Scabbard
Unyielding
6
Unyielding
Headlong
1
Headlong
Helm Gong
3
Helm Gong
Final Blow
4
Final Blow
Smite
2
Node lvl
Node lvl
Smite
Spectre Strike
Spectre Strike
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.

Prioritize upgrading BarkbareBarkbare, Mora's PrideMora's Pride, and AkinAkin as early as possible. Additionally, EverboundEverbound is a crucial upgrade as it significantly boosts your maximum HP and greatly enhances build’s overall tankiness.


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