Greatsword + Sword AoE DPS PvE Build
- 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
![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)
![Raging Frenzy](/tl/images/thumb/3/31/Raging_Frenzy.webp/60px-Raging_Frenzy.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)
![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)
![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)
Skill Priority
![Counter Barrier](/tl/images/thumb/3/39/Counter_Barrier.webp/35px-Counter_Barrier.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-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/35px-Valiant_Brawl.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Precision Dash](/tl/images/thumb/6/69/Precision_Dash.webp/35px-Precision_Dash.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Strategic Rush](/tl/images/thumb/d/df/Strategic_Rush.webp/35px-Strategic_Rush.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-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/35px-Provoking_Roar.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![DaVinci's Courage](/tl/images/thumb/c/ce/DaVinci%27s_Courage.webp/35px-DaVinci%27s_Courage.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-Used_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Precision Dash](/tl/images/thumb/6/69/Precision_Dash.webp/35px-Precision_Dash.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-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/35px-Valiant_Brawl.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/35px-Used_frame.webp.png)
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 Mind](/tl/images/thumb/a/ac/Resilient_Mind.webp/35px-Resilient_Mind.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Robust Constitution](/tl/images/thumb/f/f3/Robust_Constitution.webp/35px-Robust_Constitution.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Vital Force](/tl/images/thumb/a/aa/Vital_Force.webp/35px-Vital_Force.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Victor's Morale](/tl/images/thumb/1/10/Victor%27s_Morale.webp/35px-Victor%27s_Morale.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Spectrum of Agony](/tl/images/thumb/f/fa/Spectrum_of_Agony.webp/35px-Spectrum_of_Agony.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Vital Force](/tl/images/thumb/a/aa/Vital_Force.webp/35px-Vital_Force.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Resilient Mind](/tl/images/thumb/a/ac/Resilient_Mind.webp/35px-Resilient_Mind.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Robust Constitution](/tl/images/thumb/f/f3/Robust_Constitution.webp/35px-Robust_Constitution.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Arrow right.webp](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Arrow_right.webp/24px-Arrow_right.webp.png)
![Aegis Shield](/tl/images/thumb/b/ba/Aegis_Shield.webp/35px-Aegis_Shield.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/35px-Active_frame.webp.png)
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
![Tevent's Despair Blade](/tl/images/thumb/b/b2/Tevent%27s_Despair_Blade.webp/60px-Tevent%27s_Despair_Blade.webp.png)
![Purgatory's Lethal Claw](/tl/images/thumb/0/0f/Purgatory%27s_Lethal_Claw.webp/60px-Purgatory%27s_Lethal_Claw.webp.png)
![Reaper's Black Mask](/tl/images/thumb/0/0e/Reaper%27s_Black_Mask.webp/60px-Reaper%27s_Black_Mask.webp.png)
![Spectral Shadow](/tl/images/thumb/0/05/Spectral_Shadow.webp/60px-Spectral_Shadow.webp.png)
![Abyss Slayer's Insanity Armor](/tl/images/thumb/a/a2/Abyss_Slayer%27s_Insanity_Armor.webp/60px-Abyss_Slayer%27s_Insanity_Armor.webp.png)
![Reaper's Hand of Death](/tl/images/thumb/3/32/Reaper%27s_Hand_of_Death.webp/60px-Reaper%27s_Hand_of_Death.webp.png)
![Abyss Slayer's Selflessness Pants](/tl/images/thumb/0/03/Abyss_Slayer%27s_Selflessness_Pants.webp/60px-Abyss_Slayer%27s_Selflessness_Pants.webp.png)
![Reaper's Footsteps](/tl/images/thumb/e/e9/Reaper%27s_Footsteps.webp/60px-Reaper%27s_Footsteps.webp.png)
![Thunder Cleaver Necklace](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Thunder_Cleaver_Necklace.webp/60px-Thunder_Cleaver_Necklace.webp.png)
![Beast King's Gilded Bracers](/tl/images/thumb/a/a7/Beast_King%27s_Gilded_Bracers.webp/60px-Beast_King%27s_Gilded_Bracers.webp.png)
![Lethal Frost Ring](/tl/images/thumb/e/eb/Lethal_Frost_Ring.webp/60px-Lethal_Frost_Ring.webp.png)
![Lethal Fortune Ring](/tl/images/thumb/d/d6/Lethal_Fortune_Ring.webp/60px-Lethal_Fortune_Ring.webp.png)
![Skulls Spectral Belt](/tl/images/thumb/d/dd/Skulls_Spectral_Belt.webp/60px-Skulls_Spectral_Belt.webp.png)
Weapon Masteries
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![]() |
Provoke & Counter | Melee Defense![]() |
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Health Regen![]() |
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Decayed Sword God![]() |
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Max Health![]() |
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All Evasion![]() |
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Impregnable Stance![]() |
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Buff Duration![]() |
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Damage Reduction![]() |
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Indomitable Spirit![]() |
Boss | Melee Hit![]() |
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Base Damage![]() |
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Undefeated Perseverance![]() |
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Max Health![]() |
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Stun Resistance![]() |
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Desperate Evasion![]() |
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Mana Cost Efficiency![]() |
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Melee Hit![]() |
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Subjugator's Punishment![]() |
Collision | Max Health![]() |
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Melee Hit![]() |
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Calculated Rush![]() |
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Damage Reduction![]() |
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Enfeeble Chance![]() |
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Steely Physique![]() |
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Base Damage![]() |
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Melee Defense![]() |
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Blade of Rage![]() |
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
![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)
![Counter Barrier](/tl/images/thumb/3/39/Counter_Barrier.webp/45px-Counter_Barrier.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)
![Precision Dash](/tl/images/thumb/6/69/Precision_Dash.webp/45px-Precision_Dash.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)
![Annihilating Slash](/tl/images/thumb/a/a3/Annihilating_Slash.webp/45px-Annihilating_Slash.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)
![Devastating Tornado](/tl/images/thumb/8/8e/Devastating_Tornado.webp/45px-Devastating_Tornado.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)
![A Shot at Victory](/tl/images/thumb/1/1f/A_Shot_at_Victory.webp/45px-A_Shot_at_Victory.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
- 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.
![Strategic Rush](/tl/images/thumb/d/df/Strategic_Rush.webp/45px-Strategic_Rush.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)
![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)
![Devastating Tornado](/tl/images/thumb/8/8e/Devastating_Tornado.webp/45px-Devastating_Tornado.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)
- 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.
Comments
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