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Impaler - Longbow + Spear PvE Build

Overview
Class: Impaler
Weapons: Spear and Longbow
Designed for: PvE
Focused on: DPS
Difficulty:
Easy
Strengths
  • High AoE Damage
  • Easy to Play
  • Good Party Utility
Weaknesses
  • Squishy
  • Low Mana
  • Off-meta
This build is up to date for the May 1, 2025 patch.

Overview

This Impale Spear + Longbow build focuses on delivering high AOE burst damage through the use of Vicious FuryUsed frame.webpVicious Fury and Javelin SurgeUsed frame.webpJavelin Surge with their synergy. This allows you to burst down groups of enemies with ease as the fire damage abilities hit multiple enemies. Meanwhile, bosses affected by Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker will grant even more cooldown reduction for yourself. This build performs well in Dungeons, Dimensional Trials or AOE farming mobs in the open world, offering a great choice for those looking for a mix of ranged and melee DPS.

This Impaler PVE build also offers good party utility thanks to Unyielding SentinelUsed frame.webpUnyielding Sentinel and of course, Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker.


Attributes

PRIMARY
Dexterity Dexterity
+
Strength Strength
SECONDARY
Wisdom Wisdom
+
Perception Perception
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.

To deal high damage, prioritize Strength and Dexterity. Put points here early, and as you gear up, keep focusing on them to increase crits, heavy attacks, and HP. Try to reach 50 Strength and get as much Dexterity as possible. Perception and Wisdom give minor damage and mana boosts.


Skills

BlitzUsed frame.webp
Blitz
Javelin SurgeUsed frame.webp
Javelin Surge
Javelin Surge - Javelin Inferno
StrafingUsed frame.webp
Strafing
Strafing - Gale
Strafing - Consecutive Use
Culling ArcUsed frame.webp
Culling Arc
Culling Arc - Flaming Arc
Culling Arc - Cooldown ▼
Culling Arc - Damage Increase
Cyclonic FuryUsed frame.webp
Cyclonic Fury
Cyclonic Fury - Phoenix Barrage
Cyclonic Fury - Critical Aftermath
Rising SlashUsed frame.webp
Rising Slash
Rising Slash - Explosive Damage
Abyssal CleaveUsed frame.webp
Abyssal Cleave
Abyssal Cleave - Critical Cleave
Unyielding SentinelUsed frame.webp
Unyielding Sentinel
Unyielding Sentinel - Sentinel's Bastion
Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webp
Zephyr's Nock
Zephyr's Nock - Damage ▲
Zephyr's Nock - Cooldown ▼
Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webp
Deadly Marker
CataclysmUsed frame.webp
Cataclysm
Vicious FuryUsed frame.webp
Vicious Fury
Vicious Fury - Explosive Fury
Vicious Fury - Damage ▲
Passives
Imposing FormActive frame.webp
Malice SurgeActive frame.webp
Mortal WrathActive frame.webp
Retaliatory StrikeActive frame.webp
Sniper's SenseActive frame.webp
Devoted ShieldActive frame.webp
Fatal PrecisionActive frame.webp
Rapidfire StanceActive frame.webp
Defense
Patient BlockUsed frame.webp
Guardian
Shade Revenant Stheno Guardian
Food
Quality Vegetable Stir-fry
Quality Wild Game Steak
Purification Stone
Precious Purification Vigor Stone
Depending on which Dungeon/Dimensional Trial you might run, consider using Rare Roaring SteakRare Roaring Steak, Rare Thrilling PapilloteRare Thrilling Papillote, and even Rare Scorpion Tail FrittersRare Scorpion Tail Fritters to make it easier and also deal a lot more damage.

Start by upgrading your main melee rotation first as the low cooldowns allows you to use them very often. Begin with the main combo Vicious FuryUsed frame.webpVicious Fury and Javelin SurgeUsed frame.webpJavelin Surge as you will be using this a lot. Continue with Culling ArcUsed frame.webpCulling Arc and Rising SlashUsed frame.webpRising Slash as they can be upgraded at the same time though in no particular order.

Once you are done with upgrading the main spear skills, prioritize the primary Bow abilities as StrafingUsed frame.webpStrafing and Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webpZephyr's Nock deal great damage while Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker is one of the best debuffs in the game.

When upgrading passives, prioritize upgrading Devoted ShieldActive frame.webpDevoted Shield can save you from certain mechanics in PVE and is a top choice because of that. Don’t ignore offensive passives though as Mortal WrathActive frame.webpMortal Wrath and Rapidfire StanceActive frame.webpRapidfire Stance are good passives to improve the flow of spear skills. Additionally, Mortal WrathActive frame.webpMortal Wrath becomes very important once boss HP gets below 30%.


Equipment

Halberd of the Resistance
Halberd of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Primary
Longbow of the Resistance
Longbow of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Mask of the Resistance
Mask of the Resistance
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Deadeye's Cloak
Deadeye's Cloak
Mana Regen
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Heroic Armor of the Resistance
Heroic Armor of the Resistance
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Health
Gauntlets of the Resistance
Gauntlets of the Resistance
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Mana Regen
Trousers of the Resistance
Trousers of the Resistance
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Glade Stalker Boots
Glade Stalker Boots
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Necklace of Clarity
Necklace of Clarity
Skill Damage Boost
Mana Regen
Bracelet of Conquest
Bracelet of Conquest
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Violent Signet
Violent Signet
Max Health
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Ring of Precision
Ring of Precision
Max Health
Skill Damage Boost
Belt of Deftness
Belt of Deftness
Skill Damage Resistance
Max Health

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.

Heroic Polearm of the Resistance
Heroic Polearm of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Primary
Karnix's Netherbow
Karnix's Netherbow
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Cooldown Speed
Magic Endurance
Melee Endurance
Blessed Templar Cloak
Blessed Templar Cloak
Debuff Duration
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Heroic Armor of the Resistance
Heroic Armor of the Resistance
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Health
Gauntlets of the Field General
Gauntlets of the Field General
Ranged Endurance
Melee Endurance
Added Attack Speed
Ruthless Enforcer Leggings
Ruthless Enforcer Leggings
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Mana
Sabatons of the Field General
Sabatons of the Field General
Movement Speed
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Clasp of the Conqueror
Clasp of the Conqueror
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Bracers of the Primal King
Bracers of the Primal King
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Amber Dimensional Band
Amber Dimensional Band
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Violent Signet
Violent Signet
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Butcher's Belt
Butcher's Belt
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance

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.

Shaikal's Mindveil Harpoon
Shaikal's Mindveil Harpoon
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Support
Attack
Defense
Primary
Karnix's Netherbow
Karnix's Netherbow
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Support
Attack
Defense
Shadow Harvester Mask
Shadow Harvester Mask
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Cooldown Speed
Supreme Devotion
Supreme Devotion
Mana Regen
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Swirling Essence Robe
Swirling Essence Robe
Buff Duration
Melee Endurance
Magic Endurance
Gauntlets of the Field General
Gauntlets of the Field General
Ranged Endurance
Melee Endurance
Added Attack Speed
Shadow Harvester Trousers
Shadow Harvester Trousers
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Mana Regen
Sabatons of the Field General
Sabatons of the Field General
Movement Speed
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Attack
Defense
Support
Ancient Saurodoma Bracers
Ancient Saurodoma Bracers
Mana Regen
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Support
Defense
Attack
Amber Dimensional Band
Amber Dimensional Band
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Attack
Defense
Support
Band of Universal Power
Band of Universal Power
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Mana Regen
Attack
Defense
Support
Belt of Bloodlust
Belt of Bloodlust
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Support
Defense
Attack
Rune Information Attack runeDefense runeSupport rune
While runes can be applied to different types of gear, you should make sure that you invest into the gear pieces that you plan on using for a long time. However, if the build you are using uses the same items between Mid Game and End Game, you can invest into adding runes to them as early as you get the items.

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 FuryTevent'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.

Shaikal's Mindveil Harpoon
Shaikal's Mindveil Harpoon
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Support
Attack
Defense
Primary
Karnix's Netherbow
Karnix's Netherbow
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Support
Attack
Defense
Shadow Harvester Mask
Shadow Harvester Mask
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Cooldown Speed
Supreme Devotion
Supreme Devotion
Mana Regen
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Swirling Essence Robe
Swirling Essence Robe
Buff Duration
Melee Endurance
Magic Endurance
Gauntlets of the Field General
Gauntlets of the Field General
Ranged Endurance
Melee Endurance
Added Attack Speed
Shadow Harvester Trousers
Shadow Harvester Trousers
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Mana Regen
Sabatons of the Field General
Sabatons of the Field General
Movement Speed
Melee Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Attack
Defense
Support
Ancient Saurodoma Bracers
Ancient Saurodoma Bracers
Mana Regen
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Support
Defense
Attack
Amber Dimensional Band
Amber Dimensional Band
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Attack
Defense
Support
Band of Universal Power
Band of Universal Power
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Mana Regen
Attack
Defense
Support
Belt of Bloodlust
Belt of Bloodlust
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Support
Defense
Attack
Arc of Lunar Radiance
Arc of Lunar Radiance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Defense
Attack
Support
Primary
Crimson Hellskewer
Crimson Hellskewer
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Defense
Attack
Support
Crowned Skull of Victory
Crowned Skull of Victory
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Mana Cost Efficiency
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Opulent Noble's Mantle
Opulent Noble's Mantle
Max Mana
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Transcendent Tempest's Armor
Transcendent Tempest's Armor
Debuff Duration
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Spectral Overseer's Handguards
Spectral Overseer's Handguards
Hit Chance
Ranged Endurance
Range
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Spectral Overseer's Trousers
Spectral Overseer's Trousers
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Health
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Transcendent Tempest's Boots
Transcendent Tempest's Boots
Ranged Endurance
Magic Endurance
Movement Speed
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Earrings of Forlorn Elegance
Earrings of Forlorn Elegance
Front Heavy Attack Chance
Side Heavy Attack Chance
Side Critical Hit
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Support
Attack
Defense
Death Knell Gorget
Death Knell Gorget
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Attack
Defense
Support
Primal Golden Cuffs
Primal Golden Cuffs
Mana Regen
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Support
Defense
Attack
Ring of Eternal Flames
Ring of Eternal Flames
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Attack
Defense
Support
Runed Band of the Black Anvil
Runed Band of the Black Anvil
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Max Health
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Attack
Defense
Support
Hero's Legacy Warbelt
Hero's Legacy Warbelt
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Support
Defense
Attack


Weapon Masteries

Spear_Hero_Tactic_04
Spear_Hero_Defense_03
Spear_Hero_Util_02
Spear_Hero_Attack_01
Spear_Rare_Tac_Skill
Spear_Rare_Def_Skill
Spear_Rare_Util_Skill
Spear_Rare_Attack_Skill
Spear_Rare_TacticAttack_12
Spear_Rare_Tactic_11
Spear_Rare_Tactic_10
Spear_Rare_DefenseTactic_09
Spear_Rare_Defense_07
Spear_Rare_Defense_08
Spear_Rare_UtilDefense_06
Spear_Rare_Util_05
Spear_Rare_Util_04
Spear_Rare_AttackUtil_03
Spear_Rare_Attack_01
Spear_Rare_Attack_02
Spear_High_Tac_Skill
Spear_High_Def_Skill
Spear_High_Util_Skill
Spear_High_Attack_Skill
Spear_High_TacticAttack_12
Spear_High_Tactic_11
Spear_High_Tactic_10
Spear_High_DefenseTactic_09
Spear_High_Defense_07
Spear_High_Defense_08
Spear_High_UtilDefense_06
Spear_High_Util_05
Spear_High_Util_04
Spear_High_AttackUtil_03
Spear_High_Attack_01
Spear_High_Attack_02
Spear_Normal_Tac_Skill
Spear_Normal_Def_Skill
Spear_Normal_Util_Skill
Spear_Normal_Attack_Skill
Spear_Normal_TacticAttack_12
Spear_Normal_Tactic_11
Spear_Normal_Tactic_10
Spear_Normal_DefenseTactic_09
Spear_Normal_Defense_07
Spear_Normal_Defense_08
Spear_Normal_UtilDefense_06
Spear_Normal_Util_05
Spear_Normal_Util_04
Spear_Normal_AttackUtil_03
Spear_Normal_Attack_01
Spear_Normal_Attack_02
Attack
Tactic
Defense
Utility
Spear
Overcome CrisisUsed frame.webp
Destruction SpearUsed frame.webp
Dragon AscentUsed frame.webp
Falling FlowerUsed frame.webp
Bow_Hero_Tactic_04
Bow_Hero_Defense_03
Bow_Hero_Util_02
Bow_Hero_Attack_01
Bow_Rare_Tac_Skill
Bow_Rare_Def_Skill
Bow_Rare_Util_Skill
Bow_Rare_Attack_Skill
Bow_Rare_TacticAttack_12
Bow_Rare_Tactic_10
Bow_Rare_Tactic_11
Bow_Rare_DefenseTactic_09
Bow_Rare_Defense_07
Bow_Rare_Defense_08
Bow_Rare_UtilDefense_06
Bow_Rare_Util_04
Bow_Rare_Util_05
Bow_Rare_AttackUtil_03
Bow_Rare_Attack_01
Bow_Rare_Attack_02
Bow_High_Tac_Skill
Bow_High_Def_Skill
Bow_High_Util_Skill
Bow_High_Attack_Skill
Bow_High_TacticAttack_12
Bow_High_Tactic_10
Bow_High_Tactic_11
Bow_High_DefenseTactic_09
Bow_High_Defense_07
Bow_High_Defense_08
Bow_High_UtilDefense_06
Bow_High_Util_04
Bow_High_Util_05
Bow_High_AttackUtil_03
Bow_High_Attack_01
Bow_High_Attack_02
Bow_Normal_Tac_Skill
Bow_Normal_Def_Skill
Bow_Normal_Util_Skill
Bow_Normal_Attack_Skill
Bow_Normal_TacticAttack_12
Bow_Normal_Tactic_10
Bow_Normal_Tactic_11
Bow_Normal_DefenseTactic_09
Bow_Normal_Defense_07
Bow_Normal_Defense_08
Bow_Normal_UtilDefense_06
Bow_Normal_Util_04
Bow_Normal_Util_05
Bow_Normal_AttackUtil_03
Bow_Normal_Attack_01
Bow_Normal_Attack_02
Attack
Tactic
Defense
Utility
Longbow
Overcome CrisisUsed frame.webp
Destruction SpearUsed frame.webp
Dragon AscentUsed frame.webp
Falling FlowerUsed frame.webp
You should be aiming to reach and unlock masteries (the corner nodes) as soon as possible as they usually make the largest impact in the build. While minor nodes shouldn't be forgotten, make sure to unlock masteries as fast as possible before spreading out and spending into less important nodes.


Artifacts

Abyssal Beast Talistone I
Damage: 10
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Bonus Damage
Abyssal Beast Solarstone
Weaken Chance
Bind Chance
Weaken Chance
CC Chance
Chaos Harbinger Talistone III
Max Health: 1750
Max Stamina
Stamina Regen
Amitoi Healing
Abyssal Beast Talistone I
Abyssal Beast Solarstone
Chaos Harbinger Talistone III
Abyssal Beast Talistone I
Chaos Harbinger Talistone II
Chaos Harbinger Talistone III
Chaos Harbinger Talistone IV
Chaos Harbinger Talistone II
Chaos Harbinger Lunarstone
Chaos Harbinger Talistone IV
Chaos Harbinger Talistone II
Defense: 200
Ranged Endurance
Magic Endurance
Heavy Attack Evasion
Chaos Harbinger Lunarstone
Weaken Resistance
Bind Resistance
Weaken Resistance
CC Resistances
Chaos Harbinger Talistone IV
Max Health: 1750
Heavy Attack Evasion
Heavy Attack Chance
Ranged Endurance


Rotations

Single Target DPS Rotation ↴
Unyielding SentinelUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
BlitzUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
StrafingUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
StrafingUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
StrafingUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Culling ArcUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Abyssal CleaveUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Cyclonic FuryUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Vicious FuryUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Javelin SurgeUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Rising SlashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
CataclysmUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webp
  • This is your main PVE Rotation against bosses. Start with Unyielding SentinelUsed frame.webpUnyielding Sentinel to buff yourself and your party before using Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker on the target to debuff and lower cooldowns for the whole party as they hit the boss. Make sure to use BlitzUsed frame.webpBlitz after that to reset the cooldown on Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker.
  • Start actually damaging the enemy with 2 casts of StrafingUsed frame.webpStrafing before using Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webpZephyr's Nock to deal extra damage and lower cooldown before using StrafingUsed frame.webpStrafing again to keep debuffs on the target so your next Zephyr's NockUsed frame.webpZephyr's Nock is boosted as well.
  • Transition into the melee rotation with Culling ArcUsed frame.webpCulling Arc before using Abyssal CleaveUsed frame.webpAbyssal Cleave and Cyclonic FuryUsed frame.webpCyclonic Fury (make sure to be close to the target so all projectiles hit). Finally, use Vicious FuryUsed frame.webpVicious Fury to build up Ember stacks before spamming Javelin SurgeUsed frame.webpJavelin Surge until you run out of stacks. Finish the rotation with Rising SlashUsed frame.webpRising Slash and CataclysmUsed frame.webpCataclysm before using Deadly MarkerUsed frame.webpDeadly Marker again.


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