Tree of Savior Forum

Help on Highlander 3 Support/DPS build

Class and Rank Swordsman
#1

First off: I realise the topic is quite similar to another topic (Twohanded sword build?) but it’s more about just a viable 2h Sword core DPS build while I just want some utility from High3 + a playable build (just for fun).

With the Rank Reset I will probably reroll my High3 > Templar cause, honestly, it’s been months since I even touched my Swordie and Templar doesn’t help with motivation.

The only thing I want to keep is High3 for Skull Swing + high duration on Crown and the 2H Sword (no Dragoon, else I actually would pick this build: How’s this for an alternative non-meta build? ).
Build is just meant to be able to solo PvE/do Missions and Dungeons since I’m a casual. I have kinda written off going full damage because that’s not what High3 is made for imo. 3-4 Skills to burst and after that it’s kinda just waiting for CDs (I enjoy the Highlander rotation though).

I was thinking of either Sword2 > High3 > Doppel3 (Restrain + Pain Barrier) or High3 > Barb1 > Doppel3 (getting Cleave from Barb) but they are kind of the standard builds (and I can’t decide between the two variations either).

What other options do I have?
Shinobi maybe?
Sword2 > High3 > Barb > Doppel > Shinobi (DoV and Cleave) or
Sword2 > High3 > Barb > Shinobi taking Sword3 on R8 (Cleave, Double Slash, max Restrain and Pain Barrier, Kunai for Pierce Damage) -> this one sounds quite fun tbh.

Dragoon without 2h Spear is a no-no.

#2

You have a few options here depending on the circle of Swordsman that you take…

If Swordsman 1 -> HL3
Barb > Doppel 3

If Swordsman 2 -> HL3
Barb 3
Barb 2 > Shinobi

If Swrodsman 3 -> HL3
Barb 2

As much as I would suggest Pelt, probably for S3, but not for the other two as you will need to depend largely on multi hit attacks to keep enemies stunned. You won’t have terrifying damage, but you will have enough options for stunning your opponents.

#3

Barb2 > Shinobi sounds interesting tbh. It would add Seism and Frenzy to the party as well as Warcry (just a damage buff for me, I guess) but would it really be better than Barb1 and Sword3 for Shinobi? (Double Slash can be cloned, Cleave debuff is the same at level 1 and 10).
You just added another option to my list :sweat_smile:

#4

support?

highlander3 hoplite2 dragoon2

#5

Spear is a no no.
I would pick the Sword3 > High3 > Dragoon2 build if I’d want to use a spear.

#6

i dont think Highlander 3 is a support DPS class :sweat_smile:, i have hl3 bar1 dop2 and hl doesnt support anything, just dealing dame but lower than hl1 - bar3 build, if u like sp sword, just take at least pel1 :grinning:

#7

My Templars was Pelt1 > HL3 > Doppel1 > Templar (stopped there)
I now hate Peltasta with a passion. It happened often enough that I got sent into mob groups with “taunt please” and got neither heal nor decent aoe dps from my party…

I consider HL more of a support because DPS is lower than other builds but you bring a full uptime Crown and Armor Break (and well…HL3 damage is better with more debuffs on the target and preferably bleed :sweat_smile:)