[Swordmaster] Builds, hints and tips.

[Ugle]

I'm wondering if it's possible to make a hybrid build for SM. Y'know, sword and shield who is a decent tank but can also deal a fair amount of damage (though obviously not as much compared to an all-out DPS path).

Yes, and there is lots of examples in this thread

[Thamor]

I'm wondering if it's possible to make a hybrid build for SM. Y'know, sword and shield who is a decent tank but can also deal a fair amount of damage (though obviously not as much compared to an all-out DPS path).

Easily can be done. The thing about 2h use is the parry/block strike through % and ofc if u want best dps you should go with 2h for SM.

But if you play sm more assistance and more tanky style. SnB build is always viable.

Just always have BA specced and you will do decent damage with any spec. 20% more crit on perfect balance attacks will help any kind of play style.

Here is a build I was going to play at some point if I go more SnB style dps. This is ofc more for solo playstyle when playing in group spec to what your party is aiming for more

http://www.ror.builders/career/sword-ma ... ,2865,2862

[MeatlessPage]

I'm wondering if it's possible to make a hybrid build for SM. Y'know, sword and shield who is a decent tank but can also deal a fair amount of damage (though obviously not as much compared to an all-out DPS path).

Easily can be done. The thing about 2h use is the parry/block strike through % and ofc if u want best dps you should go with 2h for SM.

But if you play sm more assistance and more tanky style. SnB build is always viable.

Just always have BA specced and you will do decent damage with any spec. 20% more crit on perfect balance attacks will help any kind of play style.

Here is a build I was going to play at some point if I go more SnB style dps. This is ofc more for solo playstyle when playing in group spec to what your party is aiming for more

http://www.ror.builders/career/sword-ma ... ,2865,2862

Swell, thank you. I'll look into trying this out, see if it's something I like.

[Sarineth]

Do Heaven's Blade and Wrath of Hoeth debuffs stack?

[GodlessCrom]

Yes, they do.

[hulkhug]

I just started playing SM and I quite like how it plays. My plan is to solo roam or do small scale pvp once I reach t4 (T1 atm)

Build I am looking for is:
http://www.ror.builders/career/sword-ma ... 88,2898&t=

I haven`t tested many thing but I was wondering what is stronger as opener: Gryphon`s Lash or Ensorcelled Blow.

[Lileldys]

I just started playing SM and I quite like how it plays. My plan is to solo roam or do small scale pvp once I reach t4 (T1 atm)

Build I am looking for is:
http://www.ror.builders/career/sword-ma ... 88,2898&t=

I haven`t tested many thing but I was wondering what is stronger as opener: Gryphon`s Lash or Ensorcelled Blow.

Ensorcelled Blow does Spirit Damage, so will do about the same damage as Gryph Lash against most people. Also costs less AP, and can be buffed to have an additional DoT effect which is a good tactic choice for DPS focussed SMs

[Fayy]

Quick question, for you geared SMs, how high is your ether dance crits hitting for?

[shaggyboomboom]

I saw 800 crits on my SM with HB and spirit debuff. Pair that up with Shock and thats pretty good burst.

[Thamor]

I just started playing SM and I quite like how it plays. My plan is to solo roam or do small scale pvp once I reach t4 (T1 atm)

Build I am looking for is:
http://www.ror.builders/career/sword-ma ... 88,2898&t=

I haven`t tested many thing but I was wondering what is stronger as opener: Gryphon`s Lash or Ensorcelled Blow.

If you run dps, always use ensorcelled blow with tactic. Gryphon's slash is only useful when you are hitting low armour high parry targets and sometimes as finisher for all running with high parry/block.

Easy example WE or Tank using Confusing movements / Shield Wall. Gryphon's slash will go through that still.