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Nameless Sword & Inkwell Fan PvE Build

Overview
Designed for: PvE
Weapons: Fan and Sword
Role: DPS
Difficulty:
Normal
Strengths
  • Good Mobility
  • Good Range
  • Easy to Play
  • Great Damage
Weaknesses
  • Squishy
This build is up to date for the December 1, 2025 patch.

Overview

The Nameless SwordNameless Sword adds strong mobility to the setup. With a simple damage combo that relies on endurance, the Nameless SwordNameless Sword is the main DPS option for the build, capable of carrying the entire build on its back even if only using it alongside Mystic Skills.

The Inkwell FanInkwell Fan offers good damage from range and lets you do damage even if you aren't close enough to the boss. Using Jadewind ShieldJadewind Shield lets you block out enemies and force them to go around the Jadewind ShieldJadewind Shield while Peak's Springless SilencePeak's Springless Silence offers mobility and a way to airjuggle mobs.


Martial Arts

Inkwell Fan
Inkwell Fan
Nameless Sword
Nameless Sword


Gear

Hawkwing Set
Weapon 1
Hawkwing Set
Weapon 2
Hawkwing Set
Disc
Hawkwing Set
Pendant
Eaglerise Set
Helm
Eaglerise Set
Armor
Eaglerise Set
Greaves
Eaglerise Set
Bracer
Bow
Ring

While the Gear part of the build is still under development and more information will come soon, you should use the Hawkwing + Eaglerise set combo. This part of the build is still under construction as far as specific stats go.


Inner Way

Sword Morph
Sword Morph
Seasonal Edge
Seasonal Edge
Morale Chant
Morale Chant
Breaking Point
Breaking Point

You want to use Breaking PointBreaking Point to add good extra damage when the boss is exhausted, helping DPS tremendously without having to think too much about it.

To strengthen potential DPS further, Sword MorphSword Morph is an important pick. It adds extra hits to Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword, turning it into a very powerful skill when used either after a full Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike combo or after Shadow StepShadow Step once you've upgraded Sword MorphSword Morph.

An obvious choice in most builds, Morale ChantMorale Chant cannot be skipped in this one either. Each successful hit increases your overall damage, making it one of the most effective Inner Ways for steady DPS gain.

You can finish the setup with Seasonal EdgeSeasonal Edge, which provides a damage boost when swapping weapons and helps maintain consistent pressure throughout your rotations.


Mystic Skills

Talon Strike
Soaring Spin
Drunken Poet
Free Morph
Ghost Bind
Dragon's Breath
Wolflike Frenzy
Leaping Toad

For group control, Ghost BindGhost Bind is one of the most effective tools. It gathers enemies into a tight area, making it easy for you or your teammates to land wide AoE attacks.

When dealing with single targets, Talon StrikeTalon Strike offers reliable crowd control by knocking enemies down. It sets up quick follow-ups like Soaring SpinSoaring Spin and also helps break a mob’s Qi bar so you can finish them off efficiently.

To apply steady pressure against bosses, Leaping ToadLeaping Toad is a strong option. Its poison damage ramps up over time, and once upgraded, it spreads to nearby enemies and causes multiple explosive hits, giving it useful AoE reach.

For combo damage, Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath works well thanks to its lasting burn effect. When chained into Drunken PoetDrunken Poet, each hit triggers additional burn explosions, increasing overall damage while giving you time to recover stamina between strikes.


Rotations

Simple debuff + Nameless Sword Rotation ↴
Peak's Springless Silence
Peak's Springless Silence
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Dragon's Breath
Dragon's Breath
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Leaping Toad
Leaping Toad
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Daunting Strike
Daunting Strike
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Shadow Step
Shadow Step
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Vagrant Sword
Vagrant Sword
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Dragon's Breath
Dragon's Breath
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Drunken Poet
Drunken Poet
  • Use the Peak's Springless SilencePeak's Springless Silence to close the distance to the boss first.
  • Then, apply dots to the boss with both Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath and Leaping ToadLeaping Toad, stacking up on the boss to deal damage while you do the rest of the rotation. Use Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike until you gain a shield, then fully charge Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword to release additional energy waves. Re-apply Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath and make sure it keeps ticking before going into Drunken PoetDrunken Poet.


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