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Outrider - Crossbow + Greatsword Large Scale PvP Build

Overview
Class: Outrider
Weapons: Greatsword and Crossbow
Designed for: PvP (large-scale)
Focused on: DPS and Melee
Difficulty:
Normal
Strengths
  • High Burst Damage
  • High Kill Potential
Weaknesses
  • Squishy
  • Difficult to pull off
This build is up to date for the September 23, 2025 patch.

Overview

This Greatsword and Crossbow build for large-scale PvP has a similar playstyle to small-scale or solo play and it fits perfectly for people that are more experienced playing solo or in small group content and just now want to get involved with large scale PvP. The main thing you have to offer when playing this build is incredible kill potential and peeling for your backline while moving into the frontline of your zerg to help with pressure from time to time. The combo of using Devastating SmashUsed frame.webpDevastating Smash and Merciless BarrageUsed frame.webpMerciless Barrage shouldn't be underestimated though as it can be used to quickly kill a group of enemies and create an opening.


Attributes

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

For this build, focus on increasing Perception and Dexterity to maximize your damage. These should be your primary stats, especially in the early stages. As you level up and upgrade your gear, keep investing in them to boost your critical hit rate, accuracy, and range. Strength and Wisdom should be secondary priorities. Strength will help increase your health and make you more durable so reaching 30 points is great to do, while Wisdom will aid in mana regeneration. Although these stats are less important, they still play a role in improving your overall survivability as you advance while also making use of Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force.


Skills

Precision DashUsed frame.webp
Precision Dash
Precision Dash - Bind
Stunning BlowUsed frame.webp
Stunning Blow
Stunning Blow - Damage Increased
Stunning Blow - Hit Chance Increase
Devastating SmashUsed frame.webp
Devastating Smash
Devastating Smash - Chance Increased
Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webp
Guillotine Blade
Guillotine Blade - Charges Damage
Guillotine Blade - AoE Damage
Quick FireUsed frame.webp
Quick Fire
Quick Fire - Damage ▲
Quick Fire - Cooldown ▼
Mortal MarkUsed frame.webp
Mortal Mark
Mother Nature's ProtestUsed frame.webp
Mother Nature's Protest
Mother Nature's Protest - Gale Shot
Selfless DiffusionUsed frame.webp
Selfless Diffusion
Nimble LeapUsed frame.webp
Nimble Leap
Nimble Leap - Whirlpool
Nimble Leap - Consecutive Use
Nimble Leap - Immune
Merciless BarrageUsed frame.webp
Merciless Barrage
Merciless Barrage - Annihilation Barrage Shot
Merciless Barrage - Gale
Ascending SlashUsed frame.webp
Ascending Slash
Ascending Slash - Charging Slash
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
DaVinci's Courage
DaVinci's Courage - Damage Reduction
Passives
DetectionActive frame.webp
Piercing StrikeActive frame.webp
AmbidexterityActive frame.webp
Nature's PowerActive frame.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
Cold WarriorActive frame.webp
Raging FrenzyActive frame.webp
Defense
Iron Point ParryUsed frame.webp
Guardian
Lady Knight Kamarshea Guardian
Food
Quality Vegetable Stir-fry
Quality Wild Game Steak
Purification Stone
Precious Purification Vigor Stone

Focus on upgrading Quick FireUsed frame.webpQuick Fire and Mortal MarkUsed frame.webpMortal Mark as soon as possible, as they significantly enhance your damage output. Quick FireUsed frame.webpQuick Fire is one of your main damaging abilities while Mortal MarkUsed frame.webpMortal Mark can mark a target and deal a percentage of the damage you've done to that target once the mark ends. This makes Mortal MarkUsed frame.webpMortal Mark pair perfectly with any rotation. Additionally, consider upgrading Selfless DiffusionUsed frame.webpSelfless Diffusion for added survivability, especially in challenging situations where you need to get out of a Ensnaring ArrowUsed frame.webpEnsnaring Arrow bind.

Upgrade Ascending SlashUsed frame.webpAscending Slash and Stunning BlowUsed frame.webpStunning Blow are your main CC skills that allow you to catch enemies quickly and kill them just as quickly by CC chaining them. Meanwhile, Precision DashUsed frame.webpPrecision Dash is a great movement skill that will also allow you to CC and catch enemies just like Devastating SmashUsed frame.webpDevastating Smash

As far as passives go, you should focus on improving both Cold WarriorActive frame.webpCold Warrior & Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force first as they pair well and grant you a lot of hit rate and heavy attack.

Don't disregard AmbidexterityActive frame.webpAmbidexterity and Nature's PowerActive frame.webpNature's Power either though as they boost your damage quite a bit. You will mostly be using the Greatsword as your primary weapon and AmbidexterityActive frame.webpAmbidexterity pairs perfectly with the high chance of activating off-hand weapon the Crossbow has.


Equipment

Bercant's Spineflower Crossbows
Bercant's Spineflower Crossbows
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Resonance Effect: Cooldown Speed
Attack
Support
Defense
Primary
Immortal Titanic Quakeblade
Immortal Titanic Quakeblade
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Resonance Effect: Cooldown Speed
Attack
Support
Defense
Crowned Skull of Victory
Crowned Skull of Victory
Max Health
Mana Cost Efficiency
Melee Evasion
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Starlight Fur Cloak
Starlight Fur Cloak
Mana Regen
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Imperial Seeker's Tunic
Imperial Seeker's Tunic
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Devious Hellfire Grips
Devious Hellfire Grips
Hit Chance
Ranged Evasion
Magic Evasion
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Feral Prophet's Pants
Feral Prophet's Pants
Buff Duration
Melee Evasion
Max Health
Resonance Effect: Max Mana
Imperial Seeker's Boots
Imperial Seeker's Boots
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
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
Pendant of Barbaric Rage
Pendant of Barbaric Rage
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Mana Regen
Attack
Defense
Support
Barbed Cuffs of the Tormentor
Barbed Cuffs of the Tormentor
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Resonance Effect: Mana Regen
Attack
Attack
Attack
Ring of Spirited Desire
Ring of Spirited Desire
Skill Damage Boost
Mana Regen
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Mana Regen
Support
Attack
Defense
Runed Band of the Black Anvil
Runed Band of the Black Anvil
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Max Health
Resonance Effect: Mana Regen
Support
Attack
Defense
Undisputed Champion's Belt
Undisputed Champion's Belt
Mana Regen
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Resonance Effect: Mana Regen
Attack
Attack
Attack
Info
Equipment is being updated, if tier 3 items are in the tier 3 tab, it means the equipment on this build was updated.
Lucien's Repeaters of Termination
Lucien's Repeaters of Termination
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Resonance Effect: Heavy Attack Chance
Attack
Defense
Support
Primary
Calanthia's Implement of Finality
Calanthia's Implement of Finality
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit Chance
Hit Chance
Attack
Defense
Support
Fallen Dynasty Helmet
Fallen Dynasty Helmet
Max Health
Cooldown Speed
Mana Cost Efficiency
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Calanthia's Confession
Calanthia's Confession
Max Mana
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Fallen Dynasty Plate Armor
Fallen Dynasty Plate Armor
Max Health
Buff Duration
Debuff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Fallen Dynasty Gauntlets
Fallen Dynasty Gauntlets
Max Health
Hit Chance
Range
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Blood Hunter Leg Guards
Blood Hunter Leg Guards
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Fallen Dynasty Sabatons
Fallen Dynasty Sabatons
Max Stamina
Max Mana
Movement Speed
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Venelux Scholar's Earrings
Venelux Scholar's Earrings
Back Hit Chance
Back Heavy Attack Chance
Side Heavy Attack Chance
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Support
Defense
Attack
Collar of the New Moon
Collar of the New Moon
Skill Damage Boost
Max Mana
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Support
Defense
Attack
Bracelet of the Evening Tide
Bracelet of the Evening Tide
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Weaken Resistance
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Support
Defense
Attack
Band of Brutal Agony
Band of Brutal Agony
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Defense
Attack
Support
Eternal Promise
Eternal Promise
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
Max Health
Defense
Attack
Support
Sash of Rustling Leaves
Sash of Rustling Leaves
Max Mana
Skill Damage Resistance
Debuff Duration
Resonance Effect: Max Health
Support
Attack
Defense


Weapon Masteries

Crossbow_Hero_Tactic_04
Crossbow_Hero_Defense_03
Crossbow_Hero_Util_02
Crossbow_Hero_Attack_01
Crossbow_Rare_Tac_Skill
Crossbow_Rare_Def_Skill
Crossbow_Rare_Util_Skill
Crossbow_Rare_Attack_Skill
Crossbow_Rare_TacticAttack_12
Crossbow_Rare_Tactic_11
Crossbow_Rare_Tactic_10
Crossbow_Rare_DefenseTactic_09
Crossbow_Rare_Defense_07
Crossbow_Rare_Defense_08
Crossbow_Rare_UtilDefense_06
Crossbow_Rare_Util_05
Crossbow_Rare_Util_04
Crossbow_Rare_AttackUtil_03
Crossbow_Rare_Attack_01
Crossbow_Rare_Attack_02
Crossbow_High_Tac_Skill
Crossbow_High_Def_Skill
Crossbow_High_Util_Skill
Crossbow_High_Attack_Skill
Crossbow_High_TacticAttack_12
Crossbow_High_Tactic_11
Crossbow_High_Tactic_10
Crossbow_High_DefenseTactic_09
Crossbow_High_Defense_07
Crossbow_High_Defense_08
Crossbow_High_UtilDefense_06
Crossbow_High_Util_05
Crossbow_High_Util_04
Crossbow_High_AttackUtil_03
Crossbow_High_Attack_01
Crossbow_High_Attack_02
Crossbow_Normal_Tac_Skill
Crossbow_Normal_Def_Skill
Crossbow_Normal_Util_Skill
Crossbow_Normal_Attack_Skill
Crossbow_Normal_TacticAttack_12
Crossbow_Normal_Tactic_11
Crossbow_Normal_Tactic_10
Crossbow_Normal_DefenseTactic_09
Crossbow_Normal_Defense_07
Crossbow_Normal_Defense_08
Crossbow_Normal_UtilDefense_06
Crossbow_Normal_Util_05
Crossbow_Normal_Util_04
Crossbow_Normal_AttackUtil_03
Crossbow_Normal_Attack_01
Crossbow_Normal_Attack_02
Attack
Tactic
Defense
Utility
Crossbow
PotentialUsed frame.webp
Destruction SpearUsed frame.webp
Dragon AscentUsed frame.webp
Time BombUsed frame.webp
Sword2h_Hero_Tactic_04
Sword2h_Hero_Defense_03
Sword2h_Hero_Util_02
Sword2h_Hero_Attack_01
Sword2h_Rare_Tac_Skill
Sword2h_Rare_Def_Skill
Sword2h_Rare_Util_Skill
Sword2h_Rare_Attack_Skill
Sword2h_Rare_TacticAttack_12
Sword2h_Rare_Tactic_10
Sword2h_Rare_Tactic_11
Sword2h_Rare_DefenseTactic_09
Sword2h_Rare_Defense_07
Sword2h_Rare_Defense_08
Sword2h_Rare_UtilDefense_06
Sword2h_Rare_Util_04
Sword2h_Rare_Util_05
Sword2h_Rare_AttackUtil_03
Sword2h_Rare_Attack_01
Sword2h_Rare_Attack_02
Sword2h_High_Tac_Skill
Sword2h_High_Def_Skill
Sword2h_High_Util_Skill
Sword2h_High_Attack_Skill
Sword2h_High_TacticAttack_12
Sword2h_High_Tactic_10
Sword2h_High_Tactic_11
Sword2h_High_DefenseTactic_09
Sword2h_High_Defense_07
Sword2h_High_Defense_08
Sword2h_High_UtilDefense_06
Sword2h_High_Util_04
Sword2h_High_Util_05
Sword2h_High_AttackUtil_03
Sword2h_High_Attack_01
Sword2h_High_Attack_02
Sword2h_Normal_Tac_Skill
Sword2h_Normal_Def_Skill
Sword2h_Normal_Util_Skill
Sword2h_Normal_Attack_Skill
Sword2h_Normal_TacticAttack_12
Sword2h_Normal_Tactic_10
Sword2h_Normal_Tactic_11
Sword2h_Normal_DefenseTactic_09
Sword2h_Normal_Defense_07
Sword2h_Normal_Defense_08
Sword2h_Normal_UtilDefense_06
Sword2h_Normal_Util_04
Sword2h_Normal_Util_05
Sword2h_Normal_AttackUtil_03
Sword2h_Normal_Attack_01
Sword2h_Normal_Attack_02
Attack
Tactic
Defense
Utility
Greatsword
PotentialUsed frame.webp
Destruction SpearUsed frame.webp
Dragon AscentUsed frame.webp
Time BombUsed 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

Chaos Harbinger Talistone I
Damage: 9
Heavy Attack Chance
Melee Critical Hit Chance
Melee Heavy Attack Chance
Chaos Harbinger Solarstone
Weaken Chance
Silence Chance
CC Chance
Chaos Harbinger Talistone III
Max Health: 1600
Max Mana
Mana Regen
CC Resistance
Chaos Harbinger Talistone I
Chaos Harbinger Solarstone
Chaos Harbinger Talistone III
Chaos Harbinger 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: 160
Ranged Endurance
Endurance
Heavy Attack Evasion
Chaos Harbinger Lunarstone
Weaken Resistance
Collision Resistance
CC Resistances
Chaos Harbinger Talistone IV
Max Health: 1600
Critical Hit Chance
Melee Heavy Attack Chance
Melee Critical Hit Chance


Rotations

AOE Bombing Rotation ↴
Mother Nature's ProtestUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Devastating SmashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Nimble LeapUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Merciless BarrageUsed frame.webp
  • This is your bread and butter rotation in Large Scale PVP. Start by buffing yourself with activating Mother Nature's ProtestUsed frame.webpMother Nature's Protest before beginning to look for an opportunity to catch multiple enemies stacked together. Once you spotted such an opportunity, use DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage to increase your HP to improve your chance of survival.
  • Use Devastating SmashUsed frame.webpDevastating Smash stun the group of enemies and follow up with a quick Nimble LeapUsed frame.webpNimble Leap to increase range before using Merciless BarrageUsed frame.webpMerciless Barrage to wipe out the group you caught.
Single Target Burst ↴
Mother Nature's ProtestUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Mortal MarkUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Quick FireUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Nimble LeapUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Quick FireUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Precision DashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Ascending SlashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webp
  • This rotation is designed for delivering a quick burst damage to a single target before they can react. Make sure you have Mother Nature's ProtestUsed frame.webpMother Nature's Protest active before catching your target and using Mortal MarkUsed frame.webpMortal Mark to prepare for the following burst damage.
  • Begin damaging with Quick FireUsed frame.webpQuick Fire followed by Nimble LeapUsed frame.webpNimble Leap to reset and use Quick FireUsed frame.webpQuick Fire again before continuing with your Greatsword combo. Use Precision DashUsed frame.webpPrecision Dash two times to bind your target before CC-ing them with Ascending SlashUsed frame.webpAscending Slash and finishing them off with Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webpGuillotine Blade

Selfless DiffusionUsed frame.webpSelfless Diffusion: This is your main defensive ability that will stop you from getting pinned down, useful when you're bound by abilities like Ensnaring ArrowUsed frame.webpEnsnaring Arrow or targeted by upgraded Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webpShadow Strike.


Useful Information

  • Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it offers essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also accelerates your cooldown speed, allowing you to use your abilities more frequently.


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