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Strategic Sword & Infernal Twinblades PvP Build

Overview
Designed for: PvP
Weapons: Dual Blades and Sword
Role: DPS
Difficulty:
Easy
Strengths
  • Great Damage
  • Good Mobility
  • Easy to Play
Weaknesses
  • High Skill Ceiling
  • Awkward to use at times
  • Squishy
This build is up to date for the December 20, 2025 patch.

Overview

Match the Infernal TwinbladesInfernal Twinblades with the Strategic SwordStrategic Sword, pairing mobility with great high damage combos of the Strategic SwordStrategic Sword and allowing players of all skill levels to play a powerful build that can perform well in all PVP scenarios, from small group pvp, to 1vs1 arena or guild battles. This assassin style build is the true glasscannon type of build where you forsake all defense in order to maximize offense, taking down enemies before they can kill you.


Martial Arts

Strategic Sword
Strategic Sword
Infernal Twinblades
Infernal Twinblades


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

Stats Priority

Power
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Affinity Rate
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Bamboocut/Bellstrike Attack
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Max/Min Physical Attack
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Critical Rate
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Physical Penetration
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Weapon/Weapon Skill Damage Boost

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

Morale Chant
Morale Chant
Sword Horizon
Sword Horizon
Seasonal Edge
Seasonal Edge
Evening Snow
Evening Snow

Morale ChantMorale Chant is a top tier Inner Ways and a must have in this build too as it is very easy to stack up and maintain them thanks to the high attack speed of both weapons. Sword HorizonSword Horizon adds an entire new level to the Strategic SwordStrategic Sword, building up more bleed stacks while also doing more damage, making this a must have for the build.

For a defensive Inner Way, use the Evening SnowEvening Snow to get some HP back whenever your HP is lowered enough to trigger the effect. Seasonal EdgeSeasonal Edge is good for when you are swapping between the weapons, adding an extra buff every time you use Dual-Weapon SkillDual-Weapon Skill.


Mystic Skills

Talon Strike
Soaring Spin
Yaksha Rush
Golden Body
Serene Breeze
Dragon's Breath
Cloud Steps
Meridian Touch

Cloud StepsCloud Steps is very strong for catching enemies off guard and closing the distance quickly, especially since it can be hard for newer players to dodge. Leaping ToadLeaping Toad can replace blocking by letting you reset the fight and knock the enemy down, while Talon StrikeTalon Strike is great for knocking enemies down when you manage to surprise them. Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath is another top-tier option, doing good damage and letting you animation-cancel it almost instantly while still applying fire damage over time. Meridian TouchMeridian Touch is useful for extra ranged damage, faking attacks, and even canceling certain skills like Cloud StepsCloud Steps.

Golden BodyGolden Body is a strong defensive choice, and even though it costs a lot of Vitality, it’s worth it because it gives you Fortitude (CC immunity). Serene BreezeSerene Breeze is the most important skill in any PVP fight since it breaks you out of CC chains and gives you a chance to turn the fight around.


Rotations

Single Target Rotation ↴
Addled Mind
Addled Mind
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Calamity's Greed
Calamity's Greed
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Addled Mind
Addled Mind
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Calamity's Greed
Calamity's Greed
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Soaring Spin
Soaring Spin
  • Begin with Addled MindAddled Mind to catch a player before transitioning into Calamity's GreedCalamity's Greed to continue the combo before using Addled MindAddled Mind again, switching back to Calamity's GreedCalamity's Greed. Finally, use the Soaring SpinSoaring Spin for some extra damage.


Sword Combo Rotation ↴
Inner Track Slash
Inner Track Slash
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Inner Balance Strike III
Inner Balance Strike III
  • While this isn't a complex rotation whatsoever, once you caught an enemy by deflecting an attack or otherwise, use Inner Track SlashInner Track Slash straight into Inner Balance Strike IIIInner Balance Strike III for an extended combo. You can then follow-up either straight into the Single Target Rotation or use a skill like Soaring SpinSoaring Spin.


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