Ode Tempest Melee Courage Build
- Great Buffs
- Amazing Single Target Damage
- Great Defense
- Low Mobility
- Expensive to Build
- Kind of Boring to Play
Overview
As the 
Ode Tempest pact offers some 
Courage just by picking the pact itself, it makes sense to also lean into it as a DPS. This allows you to use a great deal of different Courage based weapons. The Ode Tempest also offers great defensive options with 
Atmos Sphere shielding both yourself and allies while 
Astra Sphere is a fantastic damage boosting skill.
Virtues
Focus on getting as much Courage as possible in order to boost your damage. You can also spend some points into 
Spirit if you are looking to test out Spirit weapons.
Skills
Seismor – The damage of this skill also scales up with Courage, making it deal good damage when using a high Courage build. Use this to move mobs around and push them away if needed but make sure not to throw them out of friendly AOE abilities.
Astra Sphere – A fantastic support skill to boost to boost the damage of your regular weapon attacks against enemies close to the Astra Sphere. Try to always fight enemies close to the Astra Sphere!
Atmos Sphere – A powerful defensive ability. Use it to protect yourself and allies with a shield, allowing everyone to take extra hits until the Atmos Sphere fades. This doesn't restrict your movement whatsoever.
Equipment
Joineries
Always go for a "Blessed by Mora" Joinery if you find one as this increases your damage and maintains Courage as your attunement on the weapon. If you don’t have that, skip reforging unless you at least have a Polished Joinery which is normally an alright option that doesn't mess with your weapon attunement. Keep in mind that adding a Joinery to a weapon resets it back to level 1, so you’ll have to level it up again afterward.
Upgrades
Mora's Pride is a very strong node because it raises your Courage. Akin is also important since it reduces your cooldowns, letting you keep Astra Sphere and Atmos Sphere active for longer. Lightning Strike is another great node, giving a big damage boost against downed enemies.
