Crusader - Greatsword + Sword PvE Build
This build has been archived and should not be used in-game.- High AoE damage
- Tanky
- Low Skill Floor
- Below Average Single Target DPS
- Low DPS in Dungeons
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
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 Force, providing additional damage.
Skills
Rare Roaring Steak, 
Rare Thrilling Papillote, and even 
Rare Scorpion Tail Fritters to make it easier and also deal a lot more damage.
Skill Priority
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
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 Mind and 
Victor'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
Weapon Masteries
Ranged Defense |
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Magic Defense |
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Max Health |
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Bind Resistance |
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Health Regen |
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Mana Regen |
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Melee Hit Chance  |
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Stun Chance |
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Damage |
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Mana Regen |
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Stun Duration |
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Stun Chance |
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Damage |
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Bonus Damage |
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Melee Critical Hit Chance |
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Mana Cost Efficiency |
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Added Attack Speed |
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Skill Damage Boost |
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Melee Hit Chance |
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Melee Heavy Attack Chance |
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Health Regen |
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Weaken Chance |
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Max Health |
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Melee Evasion |
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Shield Block Chance  |
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Damage Reduction |
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Damage |
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Boss Endurance |
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Max Health |
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Stun Resistance |
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Boss Damage Reduction |
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Melee Hit Chance |
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Bonus Boss Damage |
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Melee Hit Chance |
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Collision Chance |
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Damage Reduction |
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Weaken Chance |
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Collision Resistance |
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Damage |
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Melee Defense |
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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
- 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 Courage and 
Counter Barrier. DaVinci's Courage grants you HP, while Counter Barrier improves your Shield Block Chance, which synergizes perfectly with Resilient Mind. Always initiate your damage rotation with 
Precision Dash, as it provides an extra damage buff and heavy attack chance. Then, debuff the mobs using 
Provoking Roar. 
Annihilating Slash will make use of 
Spectrum of Agony for additional damage, and 
Devastating Tornado will finish off any remaining health on the mob. Use 
A Shot at Victory to clean up if any mobs remain alive.
- 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 Rush to push the mobs into the wall and stun them, then apply a defense debuff and some damage with 
Willbreaker. Continue the rotation with Devastating Tornado and 
Valiant Brawl to finish off any remaining mobs.
Stalwart 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.
