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Crusader - Greatsword + Sword PvE Build

Under construction.webp This build has been archived and should not be used in-game.
Overview
Class: Crusader
Weapons: Greatsword and Sword
Designed for: PvE
Focused on: MeleeAoE and DPS
Difficulty:
Easy
Strengths
  • High AoE damage
  • Tanky
  • Low Skill Floor
Weaknesses
  • Below Average Single Target DPS
  • Low DPS in Dungeons
This build is up to date for the December 5, 2024 patch.

Overview

This Greatsword and Sword PvE build is tailored for efficiently grinding mobs in open-world areas or PVE events, excelling in dispatching large packs of enemies with short cooldowns and high resistances. It's ideal for grinding litograph items or completing contracts due to its effectiveness in quickly eliminating multiple foes.


Attributes

Strength
19
Dexterity
30
Wisdom
10
Perception
30
Fortitude
With the unique stats and attributes system in Throne and Liberty, it can be difficult to determine exactly where to invest your attribute points at each stage of the game. This is because gear pieces provide attributes just like leveling up does, meaning everyone will have a different number of attribute points depending on what gear they are wearing at the time.
Given this variation, it's best to reset your attributes regularly to adjust to the new gear you acquire. Aim to reach the achievement effects, which provide extra benefits at milestones like 30, 50, and 70 points.

Your priority should be to reach 30 points in both Dexterity and Perception before allocating the remaining points into Strength. This approach ensures higher HP, which synergizes well with Vital ForceUsed frame.webpVital Force, providing additional damage.


Skills

Annihilating SlashUsed frame.webp
Annihilating Slash
Provoking RoarUsed frame.webp
Provoking Roar
Counter BarrierUsed frame.webp
Counter Barrier
Stalwart BastionUsed frame.webp
Stalwart Bastion
Strategic RushUsed frame.webp
Strategic Rush
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
DaVinci's Courage
Devastating TornadoUsed frame.webp
Devastating Tornado
WillbreakerUsed frame.webp
Willbreaker
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
Precision Dash
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp
Valiant Brawl
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Gaia Crash
A Shot at VictoryUsed frame.webp
A Shot at Victory
Passives
Aegis ShieldActive frame.webp
Victor's MoraleActive frame.webp
Raging FrenzyActive frame.webp
Resilient MindActive frame.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
Spectrum of AgonyActive frame.webp
ImpenetrableActive frame.webp
Defense
Shield Survival TechniqueUsed frame.webp
Guardian
Lady Knight Kamarshea Guardian


Skill Priority

Counter BarrierUsed frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Strategic RushUsed frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Provoking RoarUsed frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp

Since we utilize numerous high-level abilities, there aren't many active abilities you need to upgrade. This makes the build quite affordable and allows you to concentrate on upgrading your passives. This also makes it the type of build that one can switch to with ease, allowing you to play with Greatsword + Sword & Shield.


Passives Priority

Resilient MindActive frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
UncommonRare
Arrow right.webp
Victor's MoraleActive frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Spectrum of AgonyActive frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Resilient MindActive frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
RareEpic
Arrow right.webp
Aegis ShieldActive frame.webp
RareEpic

Similar to the active skills, we rely on many high-level passives which keeps the cost for the build quite low. You should prioritize two passive skills: Resilient MindActive frame.webpResilient Mind and Victor's MoraleActive frame.webpVictor's Morale. These skills offer excellent sustain by providing mana and health regeneration when dealing damage with your skills or when you are evading attacks.


Equipment

Tevent's Warblade of Despair
Tevent's Warblade of Despair
Primary
Purgatory's Lethal Claw
Purgatory's Lethal Claw
Shadow Harvester Mask
Shadow Harvester Mask
Spectral Shadow
Spectral Shadow
Abyss Slayer's Insanity Armor
Abyss Slayer's Insanity Armor
Reaper's Hand of Death
Reaper's Hand of Death
Abyss Slayer's Selflessness Pants
Abyss Slayer's Selflessness Pants
Shadow Harvester Boots
Shadow Harvester Boots
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Bracers of the Primal King
Bracers of the Primal King
Lethal Frost Ring
Lethal Frost Ring
Violent Signet
Violent Signet
Skulls Spectral Belt
Skulls Spectral Belt


Weapon Masteries

Ranged Defense
Melee Evasion
Magic Defense
Max Health
Cooldown Speed
Bind Resistance
Buff Duration
Skill Damage
Resistance
Movement Speed
Health Regen
Mana Regen
Melee
Hit Chance
Stun Chance
Damage
Mana Regen
Stun Duration
Melee
Hit Chance
Stun Chance
Cooldown Speed
Melee
Hit Chance
Damage
Bonus Damage
Melee Critical
Hit Chance
Mana Cost
Efficiency
Added
Attack Speed
Skill Damage Boost
Melee Hit Chance
Melee Heavy
Attack Chance
Melee Defense
Health Regen
Weaken Chance
Max Health
Melee Evasion
Shield
Block Chance
Buff Duration
Damage Reduction
Stun Resistance
Shield
Block Chance
Melee Hit
Chance
Damage
Boss Endurance
Max Health
Stun Resistance
Boss Damage
Reduction
Mana Cost
Efficiency
Melee Hit
Chance
Bonus Boss
Damage
Max Health
Melee
Hit Chance
Collision Chance
Damage Reduction
Weaken Chance
Collision Resistance
Damage
Melee Defense
Cooldown Speed

Greatsword: Investing 9 points in Collision offers additional damage, weaken chance, and a boost to cooldown speed. Allocate two points to the Boss line for increased damage, and the remaining point should be placed into Provoke & Counter for improved melee defense.

Sword: Investing 9 points in Collision offers additional damage, weaken chance, and a boost to cooldown speed. Allocate two points to the Boss line for increased damage, and the remaining point should be placed into Provoke & Counter for improved melee defense.


Rotations

Main Damage Rotation ↴
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Counter BarrierUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Provoking RoarUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Annihilating SlashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Devastating TornadoUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
A Shot at VictoryUsed frame.webp
  • Before starting your rotation, begin by pulling mobs near you using basic attacks, as stacking the mobs on top of each other is crucial. Once the mobs are stacked, activate your pre-buffs, DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage and Counter BarrierUsed frame.webpCounter Barrier. DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage grants you HP, while Counter BarrierUsed frame.webpCounter Barrier improves your Shield Block Chance, which synergizes perfectly with Resilient MindActive frame.webpResilient Mind. Always initiate your damage rotation with Precision DashUsed frame.webpPrecision Dash, as it provides an extra damage buff and heavy attack chance. Then, debuff the mobs using Provoking RoarUsed frame.webpProvoking Roar. Annihilating SlashUsed frame.webpAnnihilating Slash will make use of Spectrum of AgonyActive frame.webpSpectrum of Agony for additional damage, and Devastating TornadoUsed frame.webpDevastating Tornado will finish off any remaining health on the mob. Use A Shot at VictoryUsed frame.webpA Shot at Victory to clean up if any mobs remain alive.
Alternative Rotation ↴
Strategic RushUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
WillbreakerUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Devastating TornadoUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp
  • An alternative rotation for dealing with lower HP mobs involves pulling the mobs together near a wall or structure, aligning them between you and the terrain. Use Strategic RushUsed frame.webpStrategic Rush to push the mobs into the wall and stun them, then apply a defense debuff and some damage with WillbreakerUsed frame.webpWillbreaker. Continue the rotation with Devastating TornadoUsed frame.webpDevastating Tornado and Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webpValiant Brawl to finish off any remaining mobs.

Stalwart BastionUsed frame.webpStalwart Bastion: This ability serves as your panic button when you're taking too much damage and your passives aren't sufficient to keep you alive. It's also useful as a panic button if you've inadvertently pulled too many mobs.


Useful Information

  • Choose Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it offers vital protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This can be invaluable in situations where you've accidentally pulled too many mobs and your Stalwart Bastion is on cooldown. Additionally, while the shield is active, you gain a 40% Cooldown Speed boost.


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