Crusader - Sword + Greatsword PvE Build
- High Defense
- One of the best tanks
- Easy to Play
- Low Damage
Overview
This Greatsword and Sword PvE build is specifically designed for tanking in PvE group dungeons. It excels at staying alive while effectively holding the aggro of both mobs and bosses and eing incredibly tanky with a high HP pool while also being capable of dishing out respectable damage thanks to the Greatsword skills. This makes the build a very capable tank for all PVE content including dungeons, open world dungeons and even open world or guild bosses.
Attributes
![Strength](/tl/images/thumb/7/78/Strength_2.webp/24px-Strength_2.webp.png)
![Dexterity](/tl/images/thumb/d/d9/Dexterity_2.webp/24px-Dexterity_2.webp.png)
![Wisdom](/tl/images/thumb/c/c0/Wisdom_2.webp/24px-Wisdom_2.webp.png)
![Perception](/tl/images/thumb/f/fa/Perception_2.webp/24px-Perception_2.webp.png)
Your attributes priority with this build should be strength and dexterity, as it grants you high max HP and improves your defensive stats, providing ranged, magic, and melee defense, as well as health regen. Your secondary priority should be wisdom and perception as they increase your cooldown speed and damage.
Skills
![Indomitable Armor](/tl/images/thumb/7/75/Indomitable_Armor.webp/60px-Indomitable_Armor.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Vital Force](/tl/images/thumb/a/aa/Vital_Force.webp/60px-Vital_Force.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Robust Constitution](/tl/images/thumb/f/f3/Robust_Constitution.webp/60px-Robust_Constitution.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Resilient Mind](/tl/images/thumb/a/ac/Resilient_Mind.webp/60px-Resilient_Mind.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Aegis Shield](/tl/images/thumb/b/ba/Aegis_Shield.webp/60px-Aegis_Shield.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Victor's Morale](/tl/images/thumb/1/10/Victor%27s_Morale.webp/60px-Victor%27s_Morale.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Spectrum of Agony](/tl/images/thumb/f/fa/Spectrum_of_Agony.webp/60px-Spectrum_of_Agony.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Impenetrable](/tl/images/thumb/d/d8/Impenetrable.webp/60px-Impenetrable.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Shield Survival Technique](/tl/images/thumb/6/6b/Shield_Survival_Technique.webp/60px-Shield_Survival_Technique.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/60px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Lady Knight Kamarshea Guardian](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Lady_Knight_Kamarshea.webp/60px-Lady_Knight_Kamarshea.webp.png)
![Quality Vegetable Stir-fry](/tl/images/thumb/2/20/Quality_Vegetable_Stir-fry.webp/70px-Quality_Vegetable_Stir-fry.webp.png)
![Quality Laslan-Style Fish Stew](/tl/images/thumb/5/57/Quality_Laslan-Style_Fish_Stew.webp/70px-Quality_Laslan-Style_Fish_Stew.webp.png)
![Rare Roaring Steak](/tl/images/thumb/b/bc/Rare_Roaring_Steak.webp/24px-Rare_Roaring_Steak.webp.png)
![Rare Thrilling Papillote](/tl/images/thumb/b/bc/Rare_Thrilling_Papillote.webp/24px-Rare_Thrilling_Papillote.webp.png)
![Rare Scorpion Tail Fritters](/tl/images/thumb/5/52/Rare_Scorpion_Tail_Fritters.webp/24px-Rare_Scorpion_Tail_Fritters.webp.png)
Since the build makes great use of the greatsword abilities, you should begin building your character by upgrading your damage so its easier to go through the leveling part of your journey in Throne and Liberty. Skills like Guillotine Blade and
Valiant Brawl while
Gaia Crash is fantastic for both pulling mobs and also buffing yourself.
However, Counter Barrier and
Shield Strike are the most important skills for tanking and shouldn't be neglected.
Counter Barrier greatly improves your Shield Block Chance, while
Shield Strike serves as your primary single-target aggro-holding ability. It ensures that mobs stay focused on attacking you rather than targeting the rest of your party.
You should prioritize ugprading Vital Force and
Robust Constitution to boost both damage and health! Meanwhile,
Aegis Shield offers great defense based on your Shield Block Chance, making the build very tanky while
Spectrum of Agony does damage to all mobs that are affected by your
Provoking Roar.
Equipment
![Blade of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/4/4c/Blade_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Blade_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Broadsword of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/3/39/Broadsword_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Broadsword_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Duskblood Mask](/tl/images/thumb/4/4a/Duskblood_Mask.webp/70px-Duskblood_Mask.webp.png)
![Warlord's Shroud](/tl/images/thumb/2/22/Warlord%27s_Shroud.webp/70px-Warlord%27s_Shroud.webp.png)
![Plate Armor of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/d/d8/Plate_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Plate_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Feathered Drakeskin Gloves](/tl/images/thumb/e/e1/Feathered_Drakeskin_Gloves.webp/70px-Feathered_Drakeskin_Gloves.webp.png)
![Trousers of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/5/59/Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Feathered Drakeskin Boots](/tl/images/thumb/3/3a/Feathered_Drakeskin_Boots.webp/70px-Feathered_Drakeskin_Boots.webp.png)
![Necklace of Clarity](/tl/images/thumb/4/44/Necklace_of_Clarity.webp/70px-Necklace_of_Clarity.webp.png)
![Bracelet of Conquest](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Bracelet_of_Conquest.webp/70px-Bracelet_of_Conquest.webp.png)
![Sophia's Ring of Strength](/tl/images/thumb/5/5b/Sophia%27s_Ring_of_Strength.webp/70px-Sophia%27s_Ring_of_Strength.webp.png)
![Ring of Precision](/tl/images/thumb/a/a0/Ring_of_Precision.webp/70px-Ring_of_Precision.webp.png)
![Belt of Deftness](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Belt_of_Deftness.webp/70px-Belt_of_Deftness.webp.png)
These are the first items you should strive for through the leveling period as they are very easy to get and upgrade or trait as needed. However, you shouldn't try to trait these items too much as you won't be spending too much time playing with this setup before you start changing pieces into the Midgame. The green accessories however are very easy to trait as you can craft many of them quickly in order to get the correct traits so you should consider traiting them until you change into purples. The same goes for the blue ring as you keep it for a long time.
![Karnix's Netherblade](/tl/images/thumb/b/b5/Karnix%27s_Netherblade.webp/70px-Karnix%27s_Netherblade.webp.png)
![Duke Magna's Provoking Warblade](/tl/images/thumb/f/f3/Duke_Magna%27s_Provoking_Warblade.webp/70px-Duke_Magna%27s_Provoking_Warblade.webp.png)
![Visage of the Executioner](/tl/images/thumb/5/5a/Visage_of_the_Executioner.webp/70px-Visage_of_the_Executioner.webp.png)
![Blessed Templar Cloak](/tl/images/thumb/1/1c/Blessed_Templar_Cloak.webp/70px-Blessed_Templar_Cloak.webp.png)
![Plate Armor of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/d/d8/Plate_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Plate_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Resolute Crusader Gauntlets](/tl/images/thumb/1/14/Resolute_Crusader_Gauntlets.webp/70px-Resolute_Crusader_Gauntlets.webp.png)
![Trousers of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/5/59/Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Heroic Shoes of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/9/93/Heroic_Shoes_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Heroic_Shoes_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Guardian Torque](/tl/images/thumb/5/50/Guardian_Torque.webp/70px-Guardian_Torque.webp.png)
![Ruby Bangle](/tl/images/thumb/9/94/Ruby_Bangle.webp/70px-Ruby_Bangle.webp.png)
![Sapphire Dimensional Band](/tl/images/thumb/a/a1/Sapphire_Dimensional_Band.webp/70px-Sapphire_Dimensional_Band.webp.png)
![Imperial Ring](/tl/images/thumb/4/4d/Imperial_Ring.webp/70px-Imperial_Ring.webp.png)
![Flamewrought Bindings](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Flamewrought_Bindings.webp/70px-Flamewrought_Bindings.webp.png)
This is the gear you should transition to once you're leveled to 50 and start grinding gear. It is comprised of gear you can get either from dungeons or by completing Litographs, they are relatively easy to trait up and you will spend most of the time wearing this set before advancing into the late game so traiting these items is very important and should be your main focus.
![Nirma's Sword of Echoes](/tl/images/thumb/0/04/Nirma%27s_Sword_of_Echoes.webp/70px-Nirma%27s_Sword_of_Echoes.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Adentus's Gargantuan Greatsword](/tl/images/thumb/b/ba/Adentus%27s_Gargantuan_Greatsword.webp/70px-Adentus%27s_Gargantuan_Greatsword.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Shock Commander Visor](/tl/images/thumb/9/99/Shock_Commander_Visor.webp/70px-Shock_Commander_Visor.webp.png)
![Forsaken Embrace](/tl/images/thumb/7/7f/Forsaken_Embrace.webp/70px-Forsaken_Embrace.webp.png)
![Shock Commander Plate Armor](/tl/images/thumb/f/f5/Shock_Commander_Plate_Armor.webp/70px-Shock_Commander_Plate_Armor.webp.png)
![Shock Commander Gauntlets](/tl/images/thumb/b/b7/Shock_Commander_Gauntlets.webp/70px-Shock_Commander_Gauntlets.webp.png)
![Phantom Wolf Breeches](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Phantom_Wolf_Breeches.webp/70px-Phantom_Wolf_Breeches.webp.png)
![Shock Commander Sabatons](/tl/images/thumb/c/c8/Shock_Commander_Sabatons.webp/70px-Shock_Commander_Sabatons.webp.png)
![Thunderstorm Necklace](/tl/images/thumb/f/f0/Thunderstorm_Necklace.webp/70px-Thunderstorm_Necklace.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Bracers of Unrelenting](/tl/images/thumb/8/89/Bracers_of_Unrelenting.webp/70px-Bracers_of_Unrelenting.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Sapphire Dimensional Band](/tl/images/thumb/a/a1/Sapphire_Dimensional_Band.webp/70px-Sapphire_Dimensional_Band.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Etched Alabaster Band](/tl/images/thumb/f/f3/Etched_Alabaster_Band.webp/70px-Etched_Alabaster_Band.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Flamewrought Bindings](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Flamewrought_Bindings.webp/70px-Flamewrought_Bindings.webp.png)
![Attack](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
This is the current endgame gear you should aim for, and while it isn't easy to acquire, it offers great power without the need of acquiring archboss gear pieces. However, items like Tevent's Fangs of Fury or other archboss weapons are superior but difficult to acquire for the majority of players. If you do manage to get the archboss weapons for your build, feel free to use them over the weapons shown here.
![Attack rune](/tl/images/thumb/5/5e/Attack.webp/24px-Attack.webp.png)
![Defense rune](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Support rune](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
Weapon Masteries
Ranged Defense![]() |
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Melee Evasion![]() |
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Magic Defense![]() |
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Max Health![]() |
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Cooldown Speed![]() |
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Bind Resistance![]() |
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Buff Duration![]() |
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Skill Damage Resistance ![]() |
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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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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 ![]() |
Melee Defense![]() |
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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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Buff Duration![]() |
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Damage Reduction![]() |
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Stun Resistance![]() | ||
Shield Block Chance ![]() |
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Melee Hit Chance ![]() |
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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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Mana Cost Efficiency ![]() |
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Melee Hit Chance ![]() |
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Bonus Boss Damage ![]() |
Max Health![]() |
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Collision Chance![]() |
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Damage Reduction![]() |
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Collision Resistance![]() |
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Greatsword: Allocate 9 points to Face Off to boost your overall damage and increase your heavy attack chance. Then, invest another 9 points into Incapacitate to enhance your damage, extend stun duration, and improve cooldown speed. Use the final 1 point on Charge for added defense.
Sword: Fully upgrade Boss to improve your defenses against all bosses, then max out Provoke & Counter to increase your shield block chance and stun resistance. Prioritize putting 6 points into Provoke & Counter first to gain the shield block bonus early. Use the final 1 point on Collision to boost your Max Health.
Rotations
![DaVinci's Courage](/tl/images/thumb/c/ce/DaVinci%27s_Courage.webp/45px-DaVinci%27s_Courage.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Shield Strike](/tl/images/thumb/b/bb/Shield_Strike.webp/45px-Shield_Strike.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Blood Devotion](/tl/images/thumb/8/81/Blood_Devotion.webp/45px-Blood_Devotion.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Provoking Roar](/tl/images/thumb/8/89/Provoking_Roar.webp/45px-Provoking_Roar.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Gaia Crash](/tl/images/thumb/6/6f/Gaia_Crash.webp/45px-Gaia_Crash.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Willbreaker](/tl/images/thumb/4/4e/Willbreaker.webp/45px-Willbreaker.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Guillotine Blade](/tl/images/thumb/4/4e/Guillotine_Blade.webp/45px-Guillotine_Blade.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Shield Strike](/tl/images/thumb/b/bb/Shield_Strike.webp/45px-Shield_Strike.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Valiant Brawl](/tl/images/thumb/f/f4/Valiant_Brawl.webp/45px-Valiant_Brawl.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
- You want to buff yourself with
DaVinci's Courage first, granting yourself and the other party members some extra HP to work with before engaging the boss with your first
Shield Strike and using
Blood Devotion to increase party damage. Follow up with
Provoking Roar and
Gaia Crash to maintain aggro while also buffing yourself further with extra attack speed. Finish the initial rotation with
Willbreaker and
Guillotine Blade before beginning to weave between
Shield Strike and
Valiant Brawl to maintain your aggro on the boss.
Stalwart Bastion: This ability functions as your panic button when you're taking excessive damage and your passive skills aren't enough to sustain you. It's also the ability you use when the boss casts a high-damage spell, and it's recommended that your party members gather close to benefit from its protective effect.
Provoking Roar: Your main AOE taunt ability, you should reserve this for drawing the attention of multiple smaller enemies, typically appearing as ads during boss encounters or as trash mobs before reaching bosses.
Immortal Pride: Another ability that can serve as a panic button or boost your health to survive boss damage that would otherwise be fatal.
Blood Devotion: This spell enables you to redirect damage intended for another party member toward yourself, while also reducing the overall damage you take. However,
Blood Devotion also greatly increases the damage your party members do.
Useful Information
- Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also increases your cooldown speed, assisting in holding aggro and ensuring your survival.