Outrider - Greatsword + Crossbow Small Scale PvP Build
- High Burst Damage
- Versatile
- Squishy
- Off-meta
Overview
Greatsword and Crossbow build for small-scale PvP with combination of burst damage and sustained DPS, offering versatility in both close-quarters combat with the Greatsword and complementing it with the Crossbow medium range skills. The synergy between Merciless Barrage and
Devastating Smash offers unique opportunities even in small scale PVP like Dominion events where a small group of enemies can stack up.
Attributes
![Dexterity](/tl/images/thumb/d/d9/Dexterity_2.webp/24px-Dexterity_2.webp.png)
![Perception](/tl/images/thumb/f/fa/Perception_2.webp/24px-Perception_2.webp.png)
![Strength](/tl/images/thumb/7/78/Strength_2.webp/24px-Strength_2.webp.png)
![Wisdom](/tl/images/thumb/c/c0/Wisdom_2.webp/24px-Wisdom_2.webp.png)
Allocate points primarily into Dexterity and Perception as they provide the most significant boost to damage output, which is crucial for a DPS-focused build. Aim to reach level 30 in each stat to maximize damage potential. Allocate any remaining points into Strength to increase your health pool and benefit from the additional damage provided by the Vital Force passive but don't go past the point where it requires investing 2 attribute points to gain one.
Skills
![Nature's Power](/tl/images/thumb/3/3d/Nature%27s_Power.webp/60px-Nature%27s_Power.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Piercing Strike](/tl/images/thumb/8/82/Piercing_Strike.webp/60px-Piercing_Strike.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Ambidexterity](/tl/images/thumb/6/6a/Ambidexterity.webp/60px-Ambidexterity.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)
![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)
![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)
![Barbarian's Dash](/tl/images/thumb/5/5c/Barbarian%27s_Dash.webp/60px-Barbarian%27s_Dash.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Cold Warrior](/tl/images/thumb/c/c0/Cold_Warrior.webp/60px-Cold_Warrior.webp.png)
![Active frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/c/cc/Active_frame.webp/60px-Active_frame.webp.png)
![Iron Point Parry](/tl/images/thumb/b/b2/Iron_Point_Parry.webp/60px-Iron_Point_Parry.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 Wild Game Steak](/tl/images/thumb/9/9b/Quality_Wild_Game_Steak.webp/70px-Quality_Wild_Game_Steak.webp.png)
Upgrade Valiant Brawl,
Death Blow and
Stunning Blow quickly as these are the three skills you will be comboing very often while playing this build, with
Guillotine Blade being already purple when you get it, you don't have to prioritize upgrading it just yet even though its one of your core abilities.
Focus on upgrading Devastating Smash and
Merciless Barrage as quickly as possible to increase stun chance and allow you to combo the two skills together for AOE burst damage.
Quick Fire improves your overall damage potential and can be used to finish off players that are just out of your melee range, while
DaVinci's Courage offers great survivability by increasing your HP and HP regen. Additionally, a very important defensive skill comes in the form of
Selfless Diffusion as it allows you to cleanse stuns and get out of tricky situations if caught out of position.
While Precision Dash and
Ascending Slash are great mobility skills, they shouldn't be a top priority but can be upgraded later as they allow you to make plays and move between targets with ease while also enhancing your damage and allowing different combos.
As far as passives go, your main focus should be upgrading Vital Force,
Cold Warrior and
Robust Constitution as they play into eachother perfectly while the Crossbow passives offer raw damage. Keep in mind that
Nature's Power can also be activated by using
Iron Point Parry in any direction and this also triggers
Barbarian's Dash!
Equipment
![Broadsword of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/3/39/Broadsword_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Broadsword_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Crossbows of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/1/11/Crossbows_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Crossbows_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Mask of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/1/15/Mask_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Mask_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Deadeye's Cloak](/tl/images/thumb/e/e2/Deadeye%27s_Cloak.webp/70px-Deadeye%27s_Cloak.webp.png)
![Heroic Armor of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/7/77/Heroic_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Heroic_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Gauntlets of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/a/a0/Gauntlets_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Gauntlets_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Trousers of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/5/59/Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Trousers_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Glade Stalker Boots](/tl/images/thumb/f/f5/Glade_Stalker_Boots.webp/70px-Glade_Stalker_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)
![Violent Signet](/tl/images/thumb/e/ec/Violent_Signet.webp/70px-Violent_Signet.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.
![Duke Magna's Fury Warblade](/tl/images/thumb/d/d1/Duke_Magna%27s_Fury_Warblade.webp/70px-Duke_Magna%27s_Fury_Warblade.webp.png)
![Rex Chimaerus's Crossbows](/tl/images/thumb/0/09/Rex_Chimaerus%27s_Crossbows.webp/70px-Rex_Chimaerus%27s_Crossbows.webp.png)
![Elusive Hexweaver Hat](/tl/images/thumb/b/b1/Elusive_Hexweaver_Hat.webp/70px-Elusive_Hexweaver_Hat.webp.png)
![Blessed Templar Cloak](/tl/images/thumb/1/1c/Blessed_Templar_Cloak.webp/70px-Blessed_Templar_Cloak.webp.png)
![Heroic Armor of the Resistance](/tl/images/thumb/7/77/Heroic_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp/70px-Heroic_Armor_of_the_Resistance.webp.png)
![Gauntlets of the Field General](/tl/images/thumb/e/e9/Gauntlets_of_the_Field_General.webp/70px-Gauntlets_of_the_Field_General.webp.png)
![Ruthless Enforcer Leggings](/tl/images/thumb/b/b0/Ruthless_Enforcer_Leggings.webp/70px-Ruthless_Enforcer_Leggings.webp.png)
![Sabatons of the Field General](/tl/images/thumb/b/b4/Sabatons_of_the_Field_General.webp/70px-Sabatons_of_the_Field_General.webp.png)
![Clasp of the Conqueror](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Clasp_of_the_Conqueror.webp/70px-Clasp_of_the_Conqueror.webp.png)
![Bracers of the Primal King](/tl/images/thumb/9/95/Bracers_of_the_Primal_King.webp/70px-Bracers_of_the_Primal_King.webp.png)
![Amber Dimensional Band](/tl/images/thumb/2/28/Amber_Dimensional_Band.webp/70px-Amber_Dimensional_Band.webp.png)
![Violent Signet](/tl/images/thumb/e/ec/Violent_Signet.webp/70px-Violent_Signet.webp.png)
![Butcher's Belt](/tl/images/thumb/c/c9/Butcher%27s_Belt.webp/70px-Butcher%27s_Belt.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.
![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)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Rex Chimaerus's Crossbows](/tl/images/thumb/0/09/Rex_Chimaerus%27s_Crossbows.webp/70px-Rex_Chimaerus%27s_Crossbows.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)
![Shadow Harvester Mask](/tl/images/thumb/a/ac/Shadow_Harvester_Mask.webp/70px-Shadow_Harvester_Mask.webp.png)
![Forsaken Embrace](/tl/images/thumb/7/7f/Forsaken_Embrace.webp/70px-Forsaken_Embrace.webp.png)
![Swirling Essence Robe](/tl/images/thumb/4/47/Swirling_Essence_Robe.webp/70px-Swirling_Essence_Robe.webp.png)
![Gauntlets of the Field General](/tl/images/thumb/e/e9/Gauntlets_of_the_Field_General.webp/70px-Gauntlets_of_the_Field_General.webp.png)
![Shadow Harvester Trousers](/tl/images/thumb/a/ae/Shadow_Harvester_Trousers.webp/70px-Shadow_Harvester_Trousers.webp.png)
![Sabatons of the Field General](/tl/images/thumb/b/b4/Sabatons_of_the_Field_General.webp/70px-Sabatons_of_the_Field_General.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)
![Defense](/tl/images/thumb/2/2e/Defense.webp/24px-Defense.webp.png)
![Support](/tl/images/thumb/2/2d/Support.webp/24px-Support.webp.png)
![Eternal Champion Bindings](/tl/images/thumb/4/48/Eternal_Champion_Bindings.webp/70px-Eternal_Champion_Bindings.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)
![Amber Dimensional Band](/tl/images/thumb/2/28/Amber_Dimensional_Band.webp/70px-Amber_Dimensional_Band.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)
![Band of Universal Power](/tl/images/thumb/6/61/Band_of_Universal_Power.webp/70px-Band_of_Universal_Power.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)
![Belt of Bloodlust](/tl/images/thumb/9/98/Belt_of_Bloodlust.webp/70px-Belt_of_Bloodlust.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)
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
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Off-Hand Weapon Attack Chance ![]() |
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Ranged Damage Dealt ![]() |
Ranged Defense![]() |
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Melee Evasion![]() |
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Magic Defense![]() |
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Max Health![]() |
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Bind Resistance![]() |
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Stun Chance![]() |
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Crossbow: Put 9 points into Chain Fire to increase your damage and enhance your ability to eliminate enemies. Then, allocate 9 points into Move to boost your damage and movement speed. The final point should go into Regen for improved health regeneration.
Greatsword: Invest 9 points in Face Off to boost your overall DPS and increase your heavy attack chance. Spend the remaining 9 points in Incapacitate to enhance stun chance and cooldown speed. The last point should go into Charge to improve your ranged defense.
Rotations
![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)
![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)
![Devastating Smash](/tl/images/thumb/5/53/Devastating_Smash.webp/45px-Devastating_Smash.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)
![Merciless Barrage](/tl/images/thumb/a/a4/Merciless_Barrage.webp/45px-Merciless_Barrage.webp.png)
![Used frame.webp](/tl/images/thumb/0/0b/Used_frame.webp/45px-Used_frame.webp.png)
- Starting the engagement with a decisive and aggressive approach is key to maximizing the effectiveness of this rotation.
Precision Dash once to close some distance to your target then use it again on your main target before using
Devastating Smash to stun the target and whoever else might be near them. Once stunned, use
Merciless Barrage to kill the small group of enemies with ease.
![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)
![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)
![Ascending Slash](/tl/images/thumb/5/50/Ascending_Slash.webp/45px-Ascending_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)
![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)
![Stunning Blow](/tl/images/thumb/b/b4/Stunning_Blow.webp/45px-Stunning_Blow.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)
![Death Blow](/tl/images/thumb/5/5c/Death_Blow.webp/45px-Death_Blow.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)
- The rotation is straightforward: begin with
Precision Dash to catch and bind your target. If your bind succeeds, use
Ascending Slash to trip (Prone) your target and then use
Gaia Crash to deal quick damage while they are on the ground. Continue with
Stunning Blow and
Death Blow before finishing them off with
Guillotine Blade.
- Keep in mind that you can skip the
Stunning Blow and just use
Death Blow while they are prone.
Selfless Diffusion: This remains your only defensive, active ability, it is great for when you get stunned as it lets you break free!
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.