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Sentinel - Greatsword + Staff Large Scale PvP Build

Overview
Class: Sentinel
Weapons: Greatsword and Staff
Designed for: PvP (large-scale)
Focused on: DPS
Difficulty:
Normal
Strengths
  • High Burst AoE Damage
  • High Single Target DPS
Weaknesses
  • Gear Dependant
  • Low Utility

Overview

Even though this build is considered off-meta, it remains fun to play and can be useful in Large Scale PvP. It deals high AOE damage through skills like Serial Fire BombsUsed frame.webpSerial Fire Bombs and Judgment LightningUsed frame.webpJudgment Lightning while Ice SpearUsed frame.webpIce Spear is a capable CC skill.


Attributes

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

Invest into Strength and Dexterity as your main stats throughout the game to maximize your damage potential and increase heavy attack chance and overall damage Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force. Don't neglect Dexterity thought as it is your secondary focus to improve your overall damage. Perception isn't a bad choice either as it also increases your damage but Wisdom remains the least important attribute for this build.


Skills

Serial Fire BombsUsed frame.webp
Serial Fire Bombs
Serial Fire Bombs - Focused Fire Bombs
Serial Fire Bombs - Able to Move
Ice SpearUsed frame.webp
Ice Spear
Ice Spear - Bind
Ice Spear - Damage ▲
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 ▼
Death BlowUsed frame.webp
Death Blow
Death Blow - Cooldown ▼
Death Blow - Damage ▲
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Gaia Crash
Gaia Crash - Attack Speed ▲
Gaia Crash - Critical Hit ▲
Devastating SmashUsed frame.webp
Devastating Smash
Devastating Smash - Effect Duration ▲
Chain LightningUsed frame.webp
Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning - Chain Thunder
DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webp
DaVinci's Courage
DaVinci's Courage - Duration ▲
DaVinci's Courage - Damage Reduction
High FocusUsed frame.webp
High Focus
Judgment LightningUsed frame.webp
Judgment Lightning
Judgment Lightning - Guaranteed Consecutive Use
Judgment Lightning - Guaranteed Damage Transfer
Judgment Lightning - Chain Damage
Passives
Indomitable ArmorActive frame.webp
Vital ForceActive frame.webp
Cold WarriorActive frame.webp
Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webp
Mana AmpActive frame.webp
Forbidden SanctuaryActive frame.webp
Echoic BarrierActive frame.webp
Raging FrenzyActive frame.webp
Defense
Iron Point ParryUsed frame.webp
Guardian
Lady Knight Kamarshea Guardian

The most important melee damaging skills in your arsenal are Death BlowUsed frame.webpDeath Blow and Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webpGuillotine Blade. Meanwhile, your important ranged staff skills are Serial Fire BombsUsed frame.webpSerial Fire Bombs and Judgment LightningUsed frame.webpJudgment Lightning alongside Chain LightningUsed frame.webpChain Lightning. Level them to purple as soon as possible in order to boost your damage.

High FocusUsed frame.webpHigh Focus is a great utility skill that increases your movement & cooldown speed, allowing you to remain on the move while using your skills even more often.

For passives, you should focus on upgrading Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webpRobust Constitution & Mana AmpActive frame.webpMana Amp for additional health, health regen and max mana. Vital ForceActive frame.webpVital Force matches well with Robust ConstitutionActive frame.webpRobust Constitution and considerably increases your damage. Indomitable ArmorActive frame.webpIndomitable Armor is a great defensive passive while Echoic BarrierActive frame.webpEchoic Barrier helps with resisting silences while Forbidden SanctuaryActive frame.webpForbidden Sanctuary offers a flat skill damage increase.


Equipment

Broadsword of the Resistance
Broadsword of the Resistance
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Elite Resistance Staff
Elite Resistance Staff
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Melee Endurance
Elite Gladiator's Cloak
Elite Gladiator's Cloak
Max Health
Debuff Duration
Skill Damage Resistance
Heroic Tunic of the Resistance
Heroic Tunic of the Resistance
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Mana Regen
Dark Destruction Iron Gloves
Dark Destruction Iron Gloves
Ranged Endurance
Melee Endurance
Added Attack Speed
Impure Witch's Linen Pants
Impure Witch's Linen Pants
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Melee Endurance
Glade Stalker Boots
Glade Stalker Boots
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Crude Wave Necklace
Crude Wave Necklace
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
Talus's Resonance Staff
Talus's Resonance Staff
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Special Resistance Hawk Hood
Special Resistance Hawk Hood
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Ghost Wolf Alter Ego Armor
Ghost Wolf Alter Ego Armor
Max Health
Melee Endurance
Magic Endurance
Special Resistance Hawk Gloves
Special Resistance Hawk Gloves
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Mana
Reaper's Interring Pants
Reaper's Interring Pants
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Max Mana
Shadow Harvester Boots
Shadow Harvester Boots
Move Speed
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
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
Queen Bellandir's Domination Wand
Queen Bellandir's Domination Wand
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Winged Wind Storm Hood
Winged Wind Storm Hood
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
Cooldown Speed
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Ancient Tapestry Mantle
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Magic Endurance
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
World Tree's Origin Gloves
World Tree's Origin Gloves
Melee Endurance
Range
Magic Endurance
Winged Wind Tsunami Pants
Winged Wind Tsunami Pants
Max Health
Magic Endurance
Ranged Endurance
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

Mana Melee Defense
Mana Regen
Spell Flexibility
Magic Hit
All Evasion
Mana Blessing
Mana Regen
Melee Defense
Reverberation Shield
Destroy Base Damage
Magic Hit
Fatal Incantation
Base Damage
Mana Regen
Mana Intensification
Cooldown Speed
Damage Bonus
Strange Spacetime
Attribute Mana Regen
Enfeeble Chance
Flame Wound
Max Mana
Magic Hit
Ignition Booster
Enfeeble Chance
Wisdom
Vast Destruction
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


Staff: Invest 9 points into Destroy for a substantial damage boost and Cooldown speed. Then, spend the remaining 6 points into Mana for extra mana and Mana Cost Efficiency.


Greatsword: With your main damage coming from the Greatsword combos, you want to put 9 points into Face Off for extra damage and heavy attack chance. The 6 remaining points will go into Incapacitate to increase your stun chance.


Rotations

Single Target Kill Rotation ↴
Devastating SmashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Ascending SlashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Gaia CrashUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Stunning BlowUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Death BlowUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webp
  • This rotation serves as your primary kill rotation and it begins with Devastating SmashUsed frame.webpDevastating Smash to jump onto and stun your target. Follow up with Ascending SlashUsed frame.webpAscending Slash to Prone your target and then use Gaia CrashUsed frame.webpGaia Crash to deal quick damage while they are on the ground. Continue with Stunning BlowUsed frame.webpStunning Blow and Death BlowUsed frame.webpDeath Blow before finishing them off with Guillotine BladeUsed frame.webpGuillotine Blade.
AOE Burst Ranged Rotation ↴
Serial Fire BombsUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Judgment LightningUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Judgment LightningUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Chain LightningUsed frame.webp
  • Use this rotation to deal AOE damage and help with chipping away at the enemy zerg by picking up kills. Start with a fully charged Serial Fire BombsUsed frame.webpSerial Fire Bombs before continuing with a channel of Judgment LightningUsed frame.webpJudgment Lightning followed by an instant cast before using Chain LightningUsed frame.webpChain Lightning to finish off the target.

Ice SpearUsed frame.webpIce Spear: Use this skill to CC groups of enemies pulled by your tanks or groups that are caught out of position.

DaVinci's CourageUsed frame.webpDaVinci's Courage: You should aim to use this as often as possible to heal yourself and your group while also increasing the defensive stats of yourself and your party.

High FocusUsed frame.webpHigh Focus: Use this on cooldown or before pushes in order to boost your movement speed and cooldown speed, letting you weave in and out while using your skills more often.

Useful Information

  • Choose Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it offers vital defense with its shield, capable of absorbing damage up to 50% of your mana. This not only assists in reducing incoming damage but also accelerates your cooldown rate, enabling more frequent use of your abilities.


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