[SM] Ultimate builds catalog for Sword Masters
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:01 am
My dearest fellow SMs,
Following some of the other posts here for other classes, I thought I'd do one for SM, to show you that we can do more than spam WW and DT, I don't claim to have come up with any of these builds or that they are hard to come up with, but I have tried and enjoyed them all myself and hope you will too
If tactics or morales are blank, it means there are many good options and you should try to use the right tool at the right time.
Morales
Tactics
Standard Specs
SnB Standard WW+RT - 0-11-13
Right.. Just gonna post the sov+2 version, as all the abilities and Vaul tactics are great, meaning before 6p sov, it's up to your preference. Below Vanq/r70 you can drop RT for the defensive tactics and abilities.
Renown: block,parry, FS, disrupt/dodge,Hardy Concession
Talis: toughness, wounds, armor (personally I put a couple of str in for example Invader shoulder and Gloves to boost chance to hit a little bit, and so they can be used with offensive specs)
BIS Gear Recommendation: Full main sov, 2p genesis everlasting, 6% block in sent/triump ring, Sword: Sentry's Blade of Glory, Shield: Shieldbearer's Pavise of Reverence
2H Standard Build - 13-0-9
This build is for offensive 2H, GWM+BA is base, EA is best 3rd spot for ST otherwise PE or DO. Last spot is usually for defensive. It works in basically all aspects of the game.
ST Variants of this removes PW and/or Calming Winds to get 14-15 points in tree.
Renown: parry, FS, dodge/disrupt, str/melee crit
Talis: str, wounds, armor, toughness
BIS Gear Recommendation: 6p sov off, 3p sent (gloves,boots,ring) / victorious (helm,cloak,ring), 2p genesis warrior, 6% parry in sent/victorious ring, two-hand swords: bloodlord, Crimsonwind, fortress
If you want to go full DPS mode ***NOT recommended in competitive content***
Highest DPS would be 5 vic, 4 off sov, with bloodlord 2h, 2p Warrior Genesis and 4th tactic=FO
renown (of course): 120 str, 14% melee crit, 3% parry
Talis: str
This will land you in the +1100 DPS region, not shabby for a tank.. and you still got WoDS when needed
Other Shield Master Specs
Other Two-Handed Sword Master Specs
If you have some builds not listed here or any comments/questions, please post below
Following some of the other posts here for other classes, I thought I'd do one for SM, to show you that we can do more than spam WW and DT, I don't claim to have come up with any of these builds or that they are hard to come up with, but I have tried and enjoyed them all myself and hope you will too
If tactics or morales are blank, it means there are many good options and you should try to use the right tool at the right time.
Morales
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SnB Standard WW+RT - 0-11-13
Right.. Just gonna post the sov+2 version, as all the abilities and Vaul tactics are great, meaning before 6p sov, it's up to your preference. Below Vanq/r70 you can drop RT for the defensive tactics and abilities.
Renown: block,parry, FS, disrupt/dodge,Hardy Concession
Talis: toughness, wounds, armor (personally I put a couple of str in for example Invader shoulder and Gloves to boost chance to hit a little bit, and so they can be used with offensive specs)
BIS Gear Recommendation: Full main sov, 2p genesis everlasting, 6% block in sent/triump ring, Sword: Sentry's Blade of Glory, Shield: Shieldbearer's Pavise of Reverence
2H Standard Build - 13-0-9
This build is for offensive 2H, GWM+BA is base, EA is best 3rd spot for ST otherwise PE or DO. Last spot is usually for defensive. It works in basically all aspects of the game.
ST Variants of this removes PW and/or Calming Winds to get 14-15 points in tree.
Renown: parry, FS, dodge/disrupt, str/melee crit
Talis: str, wounds, armor, toughness
BIS Gear Recommendation: 6p sov off, 3p sent (gloves,boots,ring) / victorious (helm,cloak,ring), 2p genesis warrior, 6% parry in sent/victorious ring, two-hand swords: bloodlord, Crimsonwind, fortress
If you want to go full DPS mode ***NOT recommended in competitive content***
Highest DPS would be 5 vic, 4 off sov, with bloodlord 2h, 2p Warrior Genesis and 4th tactic=FO
renown (of course): 120 str, 14% melee crit, 3% parry
Talis: str
This will land you in the +1100 DPS region, not shabby for a tank.. and you still got WoDS when needed
Other Shield Master Specs
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