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Nameless Sword & Inkwell Fan PvP Build

Overview
Designed for: PvP
Weapons: Fan and Sword
Role: DPS
Difficulty:
Normal
Strengths
  • Good Mobility
  • Good CC
  • Fun to Play
  • Good Range
Weaknesses
  • Takes time to learn
  • Lots of room for mistakes
This build is up to date for the December 1, 2025 patch.

Overview

The Nameless SwordNameless Sword adds strong mobility to the setup. It lets you pressure opponents with sudden openings from Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike and escape or reposition with Shadow StepShadow Step, giving you both offense and safety in close fights.

The Inkwell FanInkwell Fan then builds on this by offering ranged harassment, smooth movement, and the air-juggle damage. It also provides access to Jadewind ShieldJadewind Shield, which helps you block incoming attacks and slow down aggressive weapons such as the Strategic SwordStrategic Sword or Infernal TwinbladesInfernal Twinblades.

Together, these two weapons create a flexible combo-focused playstyle that works well for players who want something different in PvP and enjoy chaining hits while staying mobile.


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
Trapped Beast
Trapped Beast

A good defense Inner Way slot is filled by Trapped BeastTrapped Beast. When your health becomes low, it provides a protective shield that can prevent enemy combos from finishing you off, giving you a chance to reset the PVP fight.

To strengthen your ranged pressure and mid-distance control, Sword MorphSword Morph is an important pick. It adds extra hits to Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword, allowing you to deal high damage without needing to stay right next to enemy players.

For sustaining high damage through longer fights, Morale ChantMorale Chant becomes the core choice. Each successful hit increases your overall power, 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
Free Morph
Golden Body
Serene Breeze
Dragon's Breath
Cloud Steps
Meridian Touch

For survivability, Golden BodyGolden Body remains one of the strongest defensive choices. It costs a lot of vitality, but the protection and Fortitude it provides make it very effective during difficult fights and a way to win decesively if you have the vitality to spend.

To pressure enemies from a distance, Meridian TouchMeridian Touch is useful. It can bait reactions or be used to Execute weakened targets without needing to get close.

Cloud StepsCloud Steps gives you a way to close distance quickly and catch opponents who try to retreat, though it can still be blocked if the enemy expects it.

For steady combo damage, Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath is helpful. It adds fast hits during your follow-ups and can also serve as a defensive response when you are rushed or pushed into a corner.

When it comes to crowd control, Leaping ToadLeaping Toad and Talon StrikeTalon Strike are reliable options because both can knock enemies down. Talon StrikeTalon Strike deals low damage and is harder to land, but its ability to go through block makes it valuable against defensive players.

Your most important Inner Way in PVP is Serene BreezeSerene Breeze. It breaks you out of CC chains, allowing you to reset the fight or even turn the fight around entirely.


Rotations

Sword Catch & Combo Rotation ↴
Daunting Strike
Daunting Strike
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Shadow Step
Shadow Step
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Talon Strike
Talon Strike
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Peak's Springless Silence
Peak's Springless Silence
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Moon Shatter Spring
Moon Shatter Spring
Arrow right.webp
Peak's Springless Silence
Peak's Springless Silence
  • This rotation depends on if you can get a good hit with Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike into a quick Shadow StepShadow Step then straight into Talon StrikeTalon Strike. Follow up with Peak's Springless SilencePeak's Springless Silence straight into a Heavy Attack combo (Moon Shatter SpringMoon Shatter Spring).
  • Then, you can use Peak's Springless SilencePeak's Springless Silence again to teleport back to your clone. Use Jadewind ShieldJadewind Shield to protect yourself while waiting on cooldowns or another opportunity.


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