Greatsword + Longbow Small Scale PvP Build
- High Sustained DPS
- Versatile
- Low Mobility
- Low Sustain
Overview
Greatsword and Longbow build for small-scale PvP which is capable of quickly bursting down targets with initial close-quarters damage from the Greatsword, while the Longbow aids in dealing with ranged opponents attempting to evade or finish off targets at a distance. 
Ensnaring Arrow proves invaluable for immobilizing enemies, enabling you to close the gap and sustain DPS.
Attributes
Prioritize allocating points into Dexterity and Perception as they offer the most substantial increase in damage output. This is generally the route you wanna take with any DPS focused build. Aim to reach level 30 in each stat to fully maximize your damage potential, as this is the core strength of the build. Allocate the remaining points into Strength to bolster your health pool and capitalize on the additional damage provided by the 
Vital Force.
Skills
Skill Priority
Since we don't heavily rely on Longbow skills in this build, upgrading them remains relatively inexpensive. Prioritize upgrading Ensnaring Arrow, 
Decisive Sniping, and 
Strafing to enhance your damage output. Ensnaring Arrow should take precedence as the increased bind duration allows for better control over your target and facilitates the integration of 
Ascending Slash into your rotation.
For the Greatsword, prioritize upgrading 
Valiant Brawl and 
Stunning Blow to rare quality as they are crucial in your initial engagement rotation alongside 
Willbreaker. Since Willbreaker starts as an epic skill, you don't need to prioritize its upgrade initially. However, upgrading 
Death Blow to epic provides a significant damage boost.
Passives Priority
Thankfully as we make use of high level passive skills, we don't need to spend too many books on passives which allows us to focus more on the active skills. 
Steady Aim provides you with high Critical Hit against bound targets and pairs perfectly with Ensnaring Arrow, improving your initial damage when engaging a target. Up next in your priority list should be upgrading 
Robust Constitution and Vital Force as they complement each other, providing extra damage and health. 
Cold Warrior offers increased critical hit chance and heavy attack chance after using Stunning Blow, which shouldn't be ignored as it significantly boosts your heavy attack chance when used alongside 
Precision Dash in your rotation.
Equipment
Weapon Masteries
| Support | Max Health |
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Magic Defense |
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Vitality of Dew |
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Move Speed |
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Buff Duration |
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Anti-magic Arts |
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Magic Evasion |
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Perception |
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Grace Song |
| Check | Ranged Hit |
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Move Speed |
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Wedge of Oppression |
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Max Mana |
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Mana Regen |
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Gale Arrowhead |
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Range ↑ |
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Mana Cost Efficiency |
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Phantom Snare |
| Sniping | Ranged Hit +20 |
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Ranged Crit Hit |
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Pointy Throns |
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Damage Bonus |
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Base Damage |
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Critical Nock |
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Attack Speed |
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Ranged Crit Hit |
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Brutal Shooter |
| Charge | Ranged Defense |
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Melee Evasion |
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Passionate Cheer |
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Max Health |
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Cooldown Speed |
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Overcome Snare |
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Buff Duration |
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Skill Damage Resistance |
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Bold Steps |
| Incapacitate | Mana Regen |
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Melee Hit |
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Ultimate Impact |
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Base Damage |
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Mana Regen |
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Complete Stun |
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Melee Hit |
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Stun Chance |
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Firm Resolution |
| Face Off | Melee Hit |
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Base Damage |
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Rough and Wild |
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Melee Critical Hit |
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Mana Cost Efficiency |
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Fierce Attack |
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Skill Damage Boost |
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Melee Hit |
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Fierce Glare |
Longbow:
Allocate 9 points into Sniping for the significant increase in damage it provides. Then, invest the remaining 3 points into Check for additional damage and bind chance, which will assist with your Ensnaring Arrow, making it easier to initiate your rotation.
Greatsword:
Allocate 9 points into Incapacitate to increase stun duration and enhance your stun chance. Once you've maxed out Incapacitate, allocate the remaining points into Face Off to further boost your damage output.
Rotations
- Initiate the fight by casting
Deadly Marker to debuff your target, then follow up with Ensnaring Arrow to immobilize them. Push in with Precision Dash to begin your Greatsword rotation, using Stunning Blow next to apply another debuff with Willbreaker. Burst down the target with Death Blow and Valiant Brawl. Afterward, disengage from the target, using Strafing to kite away while waiting for your Ensnaring Arrow cooldown to reset.
- While your Ranged DPS isn't anything to write home about, it can still deliver sustained damage and you can prove to be quite annoying using your longbow from range, taunting your enemies to push closer and engage you so you can flip the fight in your favour.
Guillotine Blade: This ability can only be used when coupled with Stunning Blow or even Ensnaring Arrow because of it's cast time and while it offers high damage, using it on its own will likely get you killed.
Useful Information
- Choose Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it offers vital defense with its shield, capable of absorbing damage up to 50% of your mana. This not only assists in reducing incoming damage but also accelerates your cooldown rate, enabling more frequent use of your abilities.
Comments
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