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Ravager - Greatsword + Dagger PvE Build

Overview
Class: Ravager
Weapons: Greatsword and Dagger
Designed for: PvE
Focused on: Melee and DPS
Difficulty:
Normal
Strengths
  • High Sustained DPS
  • Versatility
Weaknesses
  • High Skill Ceiling
  • Limited AoE
  • Gear Dependant

Overview

The Greatsword and Dagger PvE build is centered around achieving high single-target sustained DPS, rendering it perfectly suited for Dungeons and PVE events where maximizing damage against individual targets is desired for a DPS role. Additionally, the build offers great group utility with the use of DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage, helping with group survivability.


Attributes

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

In this build, prioritize putting points into Strength and Dexterity. These two stats will boost your damage and improve your chances of landing heavy attacks, as well as increasing skill damage due to the Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force ability. The extra health from high Strength is especially helpful in PVP for better survival. As you get better gear, aim for 60 points in Strength to benefit from the extra HP and heavy attack chance. Dexterity should be your next priority to enhance critical hits, with any remaining points going into Perception.


Skills

Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webp
Shadow Strike
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp
Valiant Brawl
Valiant Brawl - Cruel Smite
Valiant Brawl - Additional Damage Boost
Stunning BlowUsed frame.webp
Stunning Blow
Stunning Blow - Additional Damage Boost
Stunning Blow - Hit Rate ▲
Ascending SlashUsed frame.webp
Ascending Slash
Ascending Slash - Additional Damage Boost
Ascending Slash - Cooldown ▼
Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webp
Guillotine Blade
Guillotine Blade - Cooldown ▼
Guillotine Blade - Area Damage
Death BlowUsed frame.webp
Death Blow
Death Blow - Damage collection
Death Blow - Cooldown ▼
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Gaia Crash
Gaia Crash - Frost Cleaving
Gaia Crash - Attack Speed ▲
Gaia Crash - Critical Hit ▲
WillbreakerUsed frame.webp
Willbreaker
Willbreaker - Damage Area Change
Inject VenomUsed frame.webp
Inject Venom
Inject Venom - Lightning Infusion
Inject Venom - Cooldown ▼
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
DaVinci's Courage
DaVinci's Courage - Damage Reduction
Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Cleaving Moonlight
Cleaving Moonlight - Consecutive Use
Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webp
Brutal Incision
Brutal Incision - Thunderclouds Bombing
Passives
Victor's MoraleActive frame.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
Cold WarriorActive frame.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
Destructive FangActive frame.webp
Assassin's InstinctsActive frame.webp
Shadow WalkerActive frame.webp
Wrathful EdgeActive frame.webp
Defense
Block BladeUsed frame.webp
Guardian
Lady Knight Kamarshea Guardian

The Greatsword & Dagger build is a great choice for newer players that are looking to perform well in all PVE scenarios, capable of performing well on every challenge!

Your main damage skills are Death BlowUsed frame.webpDeath Blow and Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webpValiant Brawl but also Gaia CrashUsed frame.webpGaia Crash. However, Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webpGuillotine Blade and Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webpCleaving Moonlight shouldn't be forgotten either. When leveling as these skills deal high damage with low cooldowns. Level them to purple as soon as possible. Inject VenomUsed frame.webpInject Venom should always be used at the start of your rotations, applying the poison that decreases enemy resistances and increases the damage you do. Inject VenomUsed frame.webpInject Venom also triggers the Destructive FangActive frame.webpDestructive Fang, improving your crit rate when attacking poisoned targets. Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webpBrutal Incision deals extra damage to poisoned enemies and is a great choice for finishing off targets.

WillbreakerUsed frame.webpWillbreaker deals damage but also lowers the resistances of all mobs hit by the 360 attack, helping a great deal when AOE grinding mobs in open world dungeons or even in certain regular dungeons where killing trash mobs is important.

For passives, you should focus on upgrading Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webpRobust Constitution for additional health and health regen. Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force matches well with Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webpRobust Constitution and considerably increases your damage. Assassin's InstinctsActive frame.webpAssassin's Instincts and Destructive FangActive frame.webpDestructive Fang for extra crit rate. Meanwhile, Shadow WalkerActive frame.webpShadow Walker as a defensive passive that can be triggered at any time by simply using your Block BladeUsed frame.webpBlock Blade (you don't have to actually roll to the side to activate this, just pressing your block is enough). It also activates whenever you use Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webpShadow Strike. This can be used when you cannot dodge certain mob abilities or if you are trying to reposition behind targets.


Equipment

Broadsword of the Resistance
Broadsword of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Daggers of the Resistance
Daggers of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Melee Evasion
Deadeye's Cloak
Deadeye's Cloak
Max Mana
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Heroic Tunic of the Resistance
Heroic Tunic of the Resistance
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Mana Regen
Glade Stalker Gloves
Glade Stalker Gloves
Ranged Evasion
Magic Evasion
Mana Regen
Elusive Hexweaver Pants
Elusive Hexweaver Pants
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Melee Evasion
Glade Stalker Boots
Glade Stalker Boots
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Necklace of Clarity
Necklace of Clarity
Skill Damage Boost
Buff Duration
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 the Midnight Hunt
Belt of the Midnight Hunt
Skill Damage Resistance
Max Mana
Weaken Resistance
26/09/2024 UPDATE: As of Throne and Liberty Early Access Release, Amazon changed the sources of loot in the game. These gearing suggestions are currently being revised in order to provide the best choices.

These are the first items you should strive for after leveling 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. 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.

Magnaduke's Berserk Blade
Magnaduke's Berserk Blade
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Lequirus's Wicked Thorns
Lequirus's Wicked Thorns
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Heroic Hood of the Resistance
Heroic Hood of the Resistance
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Phantom Wolf Tunic
Phantom Wolf Tunic
Max Health
Melee Evasion
Magic Evasion
Heroic Grips of the Resistance
Heroic Grips of the Resistance
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Max Mana
Reaper's Interring Pants
Reaper's Interring Pants
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Max Mana
Shadow Harvester Boots
Shadow Harvester Boots
Move Speed
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Clasp of the Conqueror
Clasp of the Conqueror
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Silence Chance
Bracers of the Primal King
Bracers of the Primal King
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Silence Resistance
Amber Dimensional Band
Amber Dimensional Band
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Band of Universal Power
Band of Universal Power
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Flamewrought Bindings
Flamewrought Bindings
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
26/09/2024 UPDATE: As of Throne and Liberty Early Access Release, Amazon changed the sources of loot in the game. These gearing suggestions are currently being revised in order to provide the best choices.

This is the gear you should be wearing during the midgame. It is comprised of gear you can get either from dungeons or by grinding contracts, 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.

Tevent's Warblade of Despair
Tevent's Warblade of Despair
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Tevent's Fangs of Fury
Tevent's Fangs of Fury
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Winged Wind Storm Hood
Winged Wind Storm Hood
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Cooldown Speed
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Magic Evasion
Magic Endurance
Ranged Evasion
World Tree's Origin Gloves
World Tree's Origin Gloves
Melee Evasion
Range
Magic Evasion
Winged Wind Tsunami Pants
Winged Wind Tsunami Pants
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Winged Wind Gale Boots
Winged Wind Gale Boots
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Move Speed
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Slayer's Quicksilver Pendant
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Silence Chance
Bracers of the Primal King
Bracers of the Primal King
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Silence Resistance
Sapphire Dimensional Band
Sapphire Dimensional Band
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Band of Universal Power
Band of Universal Power
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Belt of Bloodlust
Belt of Bloodlust
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
26/09/2024 UPDATE: As of Throne and Liberty Early Access Release, Amazon changed the sources of loot in the game. These gearing suggestions are currently being revised in order to provide the best choices.

THIS PART OF THE GEARING WINDOW IS RESERVED FOR END GAME (TIER 2 ITEMS) THAT AREN'T AVAILABLE YET IN THE WESTERN VERSION OF THE GAME AND ARE STILL BEING RELEASED IN KOREA. THAT FOR, IT REMAINS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND YOU CAN SAFELY IGNORE THIS PART UNTIL WESTERN RELEASE OF TIER 2.

This is the the best in slot gear and the most difficult to acquire. It is comprised of gear you won't get easily, requiring large amounts of Lucent to buy off the auction house or requiring you to be part of a dominating guild on your server. Some of the pieces come from tier 2 dungeons and are difficult to acquire and trait up.


Weapon Masteries

Charge Ranged Defense
Melee Evasion
Passionate Cheer
Max Health
Cooldown Speed
Overcome Snare
Buff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Bold Steps
Incapacitate Mana Regen
Melee Hit
Ultimate Impact
Base Damage
Mana Regen
Complete Stun
Melee Hit
Stun Chance
Firm Resolution
Face Off Melee Hit
Base Damage
Rough and Wild
Melee Critical Hit
Mana Cost Efficiency
Fierce Attack
Skill Damage Boost
Melee Hit
Fierce Glare
Disguise Ranged Defense
Health Regen
Debuff Immunity
Mana Cost Efficiency
Cooldown Speed
Master of Evasion
Buff Duration
Ranged Defense
Strong Will
Poison Melee Hit
Off-Hand Weapon
Attack Chance
Enfeebling Terror
Mana Regen
Buff Duration
Sorrowful Silence
Mana Cost Efficiency
Melee Hit
Shrewd Judgment
Assassination Melee Critical Hit
Base Damage
Ambidexterity
Melee Critical Hit
Cooldown Speed
Deep Grudge
Base Damage
Skill Damage Boost
Maddening Excitement


Greatsword: Invest 9 points into Face Off to improve your overall damage and some added heavy attack chance, the remaining 6 points should be allocated into Incapacitate for some extra damage and stun duration.

Dagger: Selecting Assassination for your Dagger is crucial as it provides a notable damage boost. Allocate the remaining 6 points into Disguise for extra cooldown speed and defense.


Rotations

Main Sustain Damage ↴
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Inject VenomUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
WillbreakerUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Stunning BlowUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Ascending SlashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Death BlowUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webp
  • This is your primary DPS rotation, start with DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage to increase your health and improve your overall damage. Buff yourself with Inject VenomUsed frame.webpInject Venom so you can apply poison with all attacks. Once mob/boss is pulled, use WillbreakerUsed frame.webpWillbreaker to debuff the target/s before using Valiant BrawlUsed frame.webpValiant Brawl to stack up the poison and deal high damage when coupled with 2 uses of Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webpCleaving Moonlight.
  • Follow up with Stunning BlowUsed frame.webpStunning Blow to apply the Shocked debuff while also increasing the damage you do with Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webpGuillotine Blade. Boost your damage again with Ascending SlashUsed frame.webpAscending Slash and Prone your target while charging and using Death BlowUsed frame.webpDeath Blow.
  • Finish off the rotation with Gaia CrashUsed frame.webpGaia Crash and Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webpBrutal Incision.

DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage: Use this skill to help your group by healing them, increasing their max health and increasing their damage resistance. It is best used before high damage boss mechanics or to save low HP party members.


Useful Information

  • Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, which absorbs damage equal to 50% of your mana. While the shield is active, you also gain a 40% Cooldown Speed boost. Although the shield is valuable, ensure to maintain it for as long as possible to maximize the duration of the increased cooldown speed. Remember, the guardian will be lost if the shield is depleted, so be mindful of that!


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