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Build Rankings
Tier 1
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Barbarian C3 -> Doppelsoeldner
Advantages
Best build for mobbing
Can use a hybrid build or a high DEX build
Can use different types of weapons (universal skills)
Can use a shield whenever it is required (Taunt as well)
Disadvantages
Deeds of Valor doesn't activate on dodge, so it might be awkward for builds heavy on evasion
Doesn't have consistent access to Pierce-type damage
Has low DPS on long fights (relative to the other builds)
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Hoplite C3 -> Doppelsoldner
Advantages
Best build for bosses
Can go full STR
Highest auto-attack damage of all builds
Great for mobbing
Can use a shield whenever it is required (Taunt as well)
Disadvantages
Stuck with Spear as main weapon
Doesn't have consistent access to Strike-type damage
Low amount of CC
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Barbarian C3 -> Fencer
Advantages
Best tank in the game
Highest evasion of all Swordsman builds
Access to all types of damage: Strike, Slash and Pierce.
Can use a shield whenever it is required (Taunt as well)
Good for mobbing
Disadvantages
Stuck with Rapier as main weapon
Rapiers have very low durability
Low damage on auto-attacks, relies on skills mostly
SP could become a problem without good equipment
Tier 2
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Hoplite C2 -> Corsair C2
Advantages
Very high DPS against bosses
Auto-attacks deal big damage, thanks to a STR-based build
Better synergy with Double Weapon Assault due to better auto-attacks
Can use a shield whenever it is required (Taunt as well)
Disadvantages
Has no consistent access to Strike-type damage
Is stuck with Spear as main weapon
Isn't as good when mobbing as other builds
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Barbarian C2 -> Corsair C2
Advantages
High DPS against bosses
Can rely on auto-attacks during skill cooldowns thanks to Double Weapon Assault
Has access to all types of damage: Slash, Strike and Pierce
High Evasion compared to it's counterpart
Better mobbing compared to it's counterpart
Can use a shield whenever it is required (Taunt as well)
Disadvantages
Stuck with a Sword to fully use the kit of the build
Lower auto-attack damage compared to it's counterpart
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Barbarian C2 -> Squire C2
Advantages
Good for mobbing due to Barbarian skills, good enough to get by as a Squire
Access to all Squire skills
Access to taunt and high evasion make a pretty good tank
Can switch between different weapons to deal damage
Disadvantages
Has no consistent access to Pierce-type damage
Could lose aggro from bosses if a really high damage build is in the party
Tier 3
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Hoplite C2 -> Squire C2
Advantages
Better at bosses than it's counterpart
Access to all Squire skills
Access to taunt, makes a decent tank
Disadvantages
It is not so good for mobbing
Has no consistent access to Slash or Strike type damage
Stuck with Spear as main weapon
Swordsman -> Highlander C3 -> Doppelsoeldner
Advantages
Can stick mainly to Two-Handed Sword as main weapon
Can pick up any class to fill the missing Rank (Peltasta, Squire, Barbarian, Rodelero)
Has consistent access to Bleed
Has access to Armor Break
Can block using Two-Handed Sword (and shield if using Peltasta)
High Evasion
Disadvantages
Not as good at mobbing as other builds
If it doesn't pick Peltasta to fill the missing Rank, then it has no taunt
Deeds of Valor doesn't activate on dodge, so it might be awkward on high evasion builds
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Highlander C3 -> Fencer
Advantages
Best tank in the game
Better at bosses than it's counterpart
High burst damage through Lunge and Slash-type skills
Access to all types of damage: Strike, Slash, Pierce
Has consistent access to Bleeding
Has access to Armor Break
Can use a shield when required (Block)
Disadvantages
Has to stick with Rapiers, so it cannot use Cross Guard
Rapiers have low durability
Isn't as good as mobbing as other builds
Tier 4
Swordsman -> Peltasta -> Hoplite -> Cataphract C3
Advantages
Highest mobility
Decent at mobbing at Rank 6
Can switch between One-Handed Spear + Shield and Two-Handed Spear
Great tank during grinding parties as it can quickly move across the screen to gather mobs
Has access to taunt
Disadvantages
Low damage output during long fights
Stuck to Spears as main weapons
Has no consistent access to Slash-type damage
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