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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
A new take on the old power Bladesworn build using the defense traitline to gain damage, sustain and replace some of the stab access lost through nerfs.
 
A new take on the old power Bladesworn build using the defense traitline to gain damage, sustain and replace some of the stab access lost through nerfs.
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==Skill Bar==
 
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| elite = Tactical Reload
 
| elite = Tactical Reload
 
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==Skill Variants==
 
==Skill Variants==
 
'''Weapons'''
 
'''Weapons'''
*''warhorn'' over ''pistol'' is a good option when you are likely to face heavy condi matchups but dont want to give up the sustain of {{Skill|Combat Stimulant}}. Escpecially useful against condi reapers and rangers to remove movement inhibiting conditions.
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*''Warhorn'' over ''Pistol'' is a good option when you are likely to face heavy condi matchups but dont want to give up the sustain of {{Skill|Combat Stimulant}}. Escpecially useful against condi reapers and rangers to remove movement inhibiting conditions.
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'''Heal'''
 
'''Heal'''
 
* {{Skill|Mending}} not recomended if you can play without it but if you are versing very strong condition matchups this can be a better choice. Take {{Trait|Peak Performance}} if chosen.
 
* {{Skill|Mending}} not recomended if you can play without it but if you are versing very strong condition matchups this can be a better choice. Take {{Trait|Peak Performance}} if chosen.
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'''Utility'''
 
'''Utility'''
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* {{Skill|Stomp}} recomended when playing with {{Skill|Mending}} and {{Trait|Peak Performance}}. A very versatile utility skill that is a stunbreak, cc and stability access.
 
* {{Skill|Stomp}} recomended when playing with {{Skill|Mending}} and {{Trait|Peak Performance}}. A very versatile utility skill that is a stunbreak, cc and stability access.
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'''Elite'''
 
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*{{Skill|Rampage}} very powerful tool for sustain or kill securing when paired with {{Trait|Peak Performance}}.
 
*{{Skill|Rampage}} very powerful tool for sustain or kill securing when paired with {{Trait|Peak Performance}}.
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
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{{Specialization|Strength|top|bot|mid}}
 
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'''Variants'''
 
'''Variants'''
*{{Trait|Peak Performance}} when using physical skills.
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*Take {{Trait|Peak Performance}} when playing with any '''Physical''' skills.
 
{{Specialization|Defense|bot|mid|bot}}
 
{{Specialization|Defense|bot|mid|bot}}
 
'''Variants'''
 
'''Variants'''
*{{Trait|Shield Master}} only included as Boyce was using it on stream.
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*{{Trait|Shield Master}} has great synergy with {{Tooltip|Aegis}}. Reflecting projectiles doesn't consume the Aegis, so even if you get hit by a full {{Skill|Rapid Fire}} all the projectiles will be reflected as long as something else doesn't pop the Aegis.
*{{Trait|Shield Master}} trades alot of damge for condition removal. Only recomended if it allows you to run pistol over warhorn for the extra damage.
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*{{Trait|CLeansing Ire}} trades {{Tooltip|Stability}} uptime and extra damage for better cleansing and flow generation. Only recomended if it allows you to run Pistol over Warhorn for the extra damage.
 
{{Specialization|Bladesworn|top|top|mid}}
 
{{Specialization|Bladesworn|top|top|mid}}
 
'''Variants'''
 
'''Variants'''
*{{Trait|Swift as the Wind}} when playing on large maps or expecting to rotate alot this trait can be useful when playing with pistol.  
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*{{Trait|Swift as the Wind}} solves your mobility issues when not playing with Warhorn, but lowers your sustain a little.  
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==Equipment==
 
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===Equipment Variants===
 
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'''Sigil'''
 
'''Sigil'''
 
* {{Sigil|Energy}} over {{Sigil|Intelligence}} can be taken when playing as a side noder. {{Trait|Might Makes Right}} provides alot of endurance so this sigil is only recomended for beginers or using the lowest sustain variant of this build.
 
* {{Sigil|Energy}} over {{Sigil|Intelligence}} can be taken when playing as a side noder. {{Trait|Might Makes Right}} provides alot of endurance so this sigil is only recomended for beginers or using the lowest sustain variant of this build.
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
 
'''General'''
 
'''General'''
 
to be added
 
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Revision as of 13:01, 25 May 2023

This is a test build. You may comment and rate it.

Focused on: Strike damage and Teamfighting

Designed for: PvP Conquest

Difficulty:
TBD
This build was last updated on May 25, 2023.


Overview

A new take on the old power Bladesworn build using the defense traitline to gain damage, sustain and replace some of the stab access lost through nerfs.


Skill Bar

Axe/Pistol
Utility


Skill Variants

Weapons

  • Warhorn over Pistol is a good option when you are likely to face heavy condi matchups but dont want to give up the sustain of Combat Stimulant. Escpecially useful against condi reapers and rangers to remove movement inhibiting conditions.


Heal

  • Mending not recomended if you can play without it but if you are versing very strong condition matchups this can be a better choice. Take Peak Performance if chosen.


Utility

Dragonspike Mine can be replaced by one of the following:

  • Endure Pain is usefull especially if you expect to be plussed by heavy burst specs.
  • "On My Mark!" is a utility that can be use if you are confident in only needing one stunbreak and will get more value out of reveal then anything else.
  • Stomp recomended when playing with Mending and Peak Performance. A very versatile utility skill that is a stunbreak, cc and stability access.


Elite

The elite can be changed out but not very strongly recomended as Tactical Reload provides alot of damage and sustain expecially paired with Combat Stimulant.

  • Battle Standard can be useful when you expect to be mostly teamfighting.
  • Rampage very powerful tool for sustain or kill securing when paired with Peak Performance.


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Specializations

Variants

  • Take Peak Performance when playing with any Physical skills.

Variants

  • Shield Master has great synergy with Aegis Aegis. Reflecting projectiles doesn't consume the Aegis, so even if you get hit by a full Rapid Fire all the projectiles will be reflected as long as something else doesn't pop the Aegis.
  • CLeansing Ire trades Stability Stability uptime and extra damage for better cleansing and flow generation. Only recomended if it allows you to run Pistol over Warhorn for the extra damage.

Variants

  • Swift as the Wind solves your mobility issues when not playing with Warhorn, but lowers your sustain a little.


Equipment

Axe
Pistol
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
Amulet


Equipment Variants

Rune

  • Rune of Fighter can provide some nice offensive and defensive stats when conditions are not likely to be an issue.
  • Rune of Divinity an extremely strong rune on every build.


Sigil

  • Sigil of Energy over Sigil of Intelligence can be taken when playing as a side noder. Might Makes Right provides alot of endurance so this sigil is only recomended for beginers or using the lowest sustain variant of this build.


Usage

General to be added


Ratings

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2 stars
Yerloq gave this build 2 stars • January 2024
Dragon Trigger is worthless now, and hits like a wet noodle. It has sustain but cant manage taking out targets. Running Defense is basically a requirement which negates any idea at making it practical for support either. Aegis and barrier are the only things keeping this bunker relevant. This needs more updates/reworks to be good again.
2 stars
Bilwit gave this build 2 stars • January 2024
This build was nuked from orbit after they took out the stun for Dragon Slash. It was never great at damage (only running up the number from splash dmg in teamfights), but now taking out its stun has nullified its ability to contribute to the team fight and also it's competency at 1v1. Still has great mobility and sustain that allows it to roam and side node bunker but this is not a serious build anymore.
2 stars
Death604 gave this build 2 stars • January 2024
class is very bad after the nerfs. Dragon Trigger is very bad ability, and really has no incentive in using. it is easy to dodge, and even if it does hit the damage isn't even impressive, so with the removal of the stun there is really no reason to even use it in a sidenode pvp because charging it roots you in place giving them the go signal to kill you with the only defense you have is the aegis which has 40 sec cooldown so after a couple of uses you are completely defenseless when charging. it still is tanky with the unshakable mountain, but that's really it. you are a useless bunker at the sidenode.
3 stars
PumpIt gave this build 3 stars • December 2023
Build clearly hasn't been updated in a bit. Mentions traits and interactions that are no longer relevant or exist. Still survives on a side-note but that's about it unfortunately. Was hoping I was just playing it wrong but this is no help since it talks stuff that doesn't exist anymore...
2 stars
AnOffMetaPumpkin gave this build 2 stars • December 2023
Build says it's been updated for the Nov. 28th patch, but I'm pretty sure many reviews are old or they just refreshed the relics. Half of which don't make sense. And some of the traits described are also not in the build. [Relic of the Daredevil] Doesn't work with the Strength trait line listed. Because the damage from [Reckless Dodge] (which you have to take) procs your 1-crit-hit. [Relic of Isgarren] only works if you have not built up 0-9 stacks of might previously so be sure you know how to trigger this. [Stalwart Strength] Is listed as combo-ing with Gunsaber 3. Which is true. However [Stalwart Strength] was on the version of this build 2 months ago. Not whatever they updated it to on Nov. 28th. | "Dragon Slash - Boost: replaces skill 2, a gap closer/mobility skill with good damage. This is the most commonly used Dragon Trigger skill as it deals high damage and has the reach to hit enemies that are farther away." | ^ This is also old. Dragon Trigger - Boost was destroyed in the last patch and will still track targets, but is basically useless as a mobility skill now. *Bladesworn's matchups have also changed significantly. And the removal of the stun off Unyielding Dragon means it not longer can setup+counter old sidenode Duels like condi Zerker and Weaver. Build's tankiness is still good and the rest of the guide is accurate. But it's tragically describing a build that no longer exists in the meta.
5 stars
Thumpen gave this build 5 stars • October 2023
High sustain build! Damage is good! easy to play just play few rounds! i’m actually not dying! one of the most underrated build in my opinion!
5 stars
Eddieknj gave this build 5 stars • October 2023
Easy, insanely broken, sustain is crazy, mobility is great, burst is simple to land. 5 stars all day
4 stars
Vex gave this build 4 stars • June 2023
It's strong but the full shout tactics version feels stronger to me which has much better healing and more frequent access to might stacking and such. On that I hardly ever lose a 1v1 while on this I have to be way more careful, which wouldn't be a problem but the more I'm forced to kit the less I can focus on doing damage and that results in drawn out fights.
5 stars
Hanz gave this build 5 stars • May 2023
High sustain, high damage, good mobility and CC. Easy to play and really strong at the moment. Bit weak to conditions but there are several customization options that could remedy that, and there's so much barrier and healing in the build that sometimes you can even brute force your way through condi matchups with the low cleanse version as long as you avoid the bursts or keep Shake It Off ready.
5 stars
Goon gave this build 5 stars • May 2023
A very strong build that can both duel and teamfight. While vulnerable to some builds like condi reaper you have enough sustain and cc that even unfavourable match ups are winnable when played right. The build is very flexible with skills and traitlines able to be changed to deal with whatever challenge you are facing. While not overpowered like it used to be it is certainly a strong build in the current meta.

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