Greatsword + Crossbow Asassin PvP Build
- High Burst Damage
- Versatile
- Squishy
Overview
This versatile Crossbow and Greatsword PvP build emphasizes quickly bursting down targets with initial close-quarters damage from the Greatsword, while the Bow aids in dealing with ranged opponents attempting to evade or finish off targets at a distance. 
Ensnaring Arrow proves invaluable for immobilizing enemies, enabling you to close the gap and sustain DPS.
Attributes
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.
Skills
Skill Priority
Focus on upgrading 
Quick Fire and 
Mortal Mark as soon as possible, as they significantly enhance your damage output. Quick Fire improves your overall damage potential, while Mortal Mark amplifies your burst damage capabilities. Additionally, consider upgrading 
Selfless Diffusion for added survivability, especially in challenging situations where you need to escape quickly.
Upgrade 
Valiant Brawl and 
Stunning Blow to rare quality to enhance your initial engagement rotation. These skills are essential for setting up your attacks effectively. Since 
Willbreaker starts as an epic skill, focus on upgrading 
Death Blow to epic for a substantial increase in damage output during combat.
Passives Priority
Just like with the active skills, we don't use many crossbow passives and the ones that we do use are already upgraded to epic. This only leaves 
Ambidexterity for you to upgrade. Upgrade 
Robust Constitution and Vital Force to enhance both your damage output and survivability. These passives work well together to improve your overall effectiveness in combat. Additionally, prioritize 
Cold Warrior, as it increases your critical hit chance and heavy attack chance after using Stunning Blow, synergizing well with your rotation.
Equipment
Weapon Masteries
| Regen | Health Regen |
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Magic Defense |
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Dynamic Duo |
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Max Health |
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Magic Endurance |
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Ultimate Healing |
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Debuff Duration |
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Cooldown Speed |
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Refined Touch |
| Move | Ranged Hit |
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Mana Regen |
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Plains Shooter |
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Enfeeble Chance |
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Mana Cost Efficiency |
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Cold Vision |
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Magic Defense |
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Ranged Crit Hit |
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Quick Steps |
| Chain Fire | Base Damage |
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Skill Damage Boost |
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Cold Rage |
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Base Damage |
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Buff Duration |
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Rapid-Fire |
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Cooldown Speed |
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Mana Regen |
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Brutal Wound |
| Charge | Ranged Defense |
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Melee Evasion |
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Passionate Cheer |
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Max Health |
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Cooldown Speed |
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Overcome Snare |
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Buff Duration |
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Skill Damage Resistance |
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Bold Steps |
| Incapacitate | Mana Regen |
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Melee Hit |
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Ultimate Impact |
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Base Damage |
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Mana Regen |
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Complete Stun |
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Melee Hit |
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Stun Chance |
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Firm Resolution |
| Face Off | Melee Hit |
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Base Damage |
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Rough and Wild |
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Melee Critical Hit |
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Mana Cost Efficiency |
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Fierce Attack |
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Skill Damage Boost |
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Melee Hit |
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Fierce Glare |
Crossbow:
Invest 9 points into Chain Fire to enhance your raw damage output and increase your kill potential. Invest the remaining 3 points into Regen for an extra 6% Amitoi Heal amount.
Greatsword:
Allocate 9 points into Incapacitate to increase stun duration and enhance your stun chance. Once you've maxed out Incapacitate, allocate the remaining points into Face Off to further boost your damage output.
Rotations
- Initiate the fight by casting
Deadly Marker to debuff your target, then follow up with Ensnaring Arrow to immobilize them. Push in with 
Precision Dash to begin your Greatsword rotation, using Stunning Blow next to apply another debuff with Willbreaker. Burst down the target with Death Blow and Valiant Brawl. Afterward, disengage from the target, using 
Strafing to kite away while waiting for your Ensnaring Arrow cooldown to reset.
- While your Ranged DPS isn't anything to write home about, it can still deliver sustained damage and you can prove to be quite annoying using your bow from range, taunting your enemies to push closer and engage you so you can flip the fight in your favour.
Guillotine Blade: This ability can only be used when coupled with Stunning Blow or even Ensnaring Arrow because of it's cast time and while it offers high damage, using it on its own will likely get you killed.
Useful Information
- Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also increases your cooldown speed in order to let you heal more often.
Comments
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