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Thundercry Blade & Nameless Sword PvE Build

Overview
Designed for: PvE
Weapons: Mo Blade and Sword
Role: DPS
Difficulty:
Easy
Strengths
  • Easy to Play
  • Tanky
  • Good Mobility
  • Good Damage
Weaknesses
  • Slow
  • Requires Charge Up
This build is up to date for the December 1, 2025 patch.

Overview

This mobile tanking build is the perfect choice for those looking to play a tank but don't want to let go of the mobility provided by Nameless SwordNameless Sword and its ability to latch onto enemies and jump away right after that, dealing good damage while also remaining very tanky thanks to the Predator's ShieldPredator's Shield. With the Sword MorphSword Morph as the main Inner Way, you want to always use Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword to let out multiple waves of energy that deal damage right after using Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike. Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike is also a way to gain another shield alongside Predator's ShieldPredator's Shield, making this a very tanky build with a high shield uptime.


Martial Arts

Nameless Sword
Nameless Sword
Thundercry Blade
Thundercry Blade


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

Morale Chant
Morale Chant
Sword Morph
Sword Morph
Exquisite Scenery
Exquisite Scenery
Art of Resistance
Art of Resistance

An important defense incrasing Inner Way is the Exquisite SceneryExquisite Scenery as it increases your damage and minimizes the need for charging up attacks before doing damage while using the Thundercry BladeThundercry Blade to deal damage. On the same offensive side of the build, Sword MorphSword Morph and Morale ChantMorale Chant are incredibly good, with the Morale ChantMorale Chant adding an extra damage buff whenever you attack while Sword MorphSword Morph adds extra waves to the Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword after you used Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike.

Art of ResistanceArt of Resistance is another obvious choice as it increases the duration of your shields, giving you more time to use the Sword MorphSword Morph buffed Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword.


Mystic Skills

Ghost Bind
Soaring Spin
Drunken Poet
Golden Body
Wolflike Frenzy
Dragon's Breath
Cloud Steps
Free Morph

Cloud StepsCloud Steps is a helpful mobility skill to jump between targets and while it does a bit of damage (particularly to mounted targets), it’s mainly used for movement and getting close to enemies more easily. Wolflike FrenzyWolflike Frenzy and Free MorphFree Morph both deal strong damage while bosses are knocked down, or you can chain them together for a high-damage air juggle combo. Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath is another solid pick for DOT damage, burning enemies quickly. Use Deflect afterward to cancel the animation and let the fire tick once its applied.

After Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath, follow up with Drunken PoetDrunken Poet for even more damage. Soaring SpinSoaring Spin works well as a gap closer and quick damage tool, often used in a similar way to Cloud StepsCloud Steps. Ghost BindGhost Bind is a great skill for AOE CC, pulling mobs together so you can set up your next attack.


Rotations

AOE/Boss Combo Rotation ↴
Predator's Shield
Predator's Shield
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Sunrush Gale
Sunrush Gale
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Galecloud Cleave
Galecloud Cleave
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Avalanche
Avalanche
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Dual-Weapon Skill
Dual-Weapon Skill
  • This is your go-to rotation when tanking or needing AOE damage. Start with Predator's ShieldPredator's Shield to buff yourself and gain protection while charging your skills. Then use Sunrush GaleSunrush Gale to pull enemies in, follow with Galecloud CleaveGalecloud Cleave, and pair it with AvalancheAvalanche to deal strong AOE damage. After that, swap weapons with Dual-Weapon SkillDual-Weapon Skill and move into the other rotation.


Main Sword Rotation ↴
Daunting Strike
Daunting Strike
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Shadow Step
Shadow Step
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Vagrant Sword
Vagrant Sword
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Soaring Spin
Soaring Spin
Arrow right.webp
Wolflike Frenzy
Wolflike Frenzy
  • Start the rotation with Daunting StrikeDaunting Strike to latch onto the target, deal strong damage, and gain a shield that protects you. After the shield is up, use Shadow StepShadow Step to jump back, then fully charge Vagrant SwordVagrant Sword and release it for big damage. From there, move into Soaring SpinSoaring Spin and finish with Wolflike FrenzyWolflike Frenzy.


You can replace the Dragon's BreathDragon's Breath and Drunken PoetDrunken Poet for Wolflike FrenzyWolflike Frenzy & Free MorphFree Morph for extra damage or to juggle enemies into the air.


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