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Hopphract build (offtank-dps-bosser)

Class and Rank Swordsman
#1

Hello, guys!
Can you please check this swordie build? Please tell me what is wrong, what is right and what would you do instead.
In this build I was looking for a damage focused, somewhat beefy character that can destroy big targets (bosses) easily.
When talking about killing bosses, I figured out that the best class is hoplite, and as I really like their fightstyle, using a spear and stuff, i decided to go for a spear build. So I went for Cataphract, for its utility and more spear skills.
Stats wise, Im planning to go for a DEX/STR/CON (4/2/1-or as needed) for the crits!
I am still in doubt as ranks are concerned, as I would like to go Dragoon for rank 7, but I don’t want to compromise the other classes utility, but at the moment, I could get to this build:


Please, leave your opinion on the comments! :slight_smile:

#2

Doppelsoeldner might be better as your 6th circle instead of cataphract

#3

I have been considering this build as well TBH

some Issues though. I dont think you eed that much Dex with Hop3

I would go Str4 Con2 Dex 1 tbh

In C2 dont get Guardian 5/5 you only really get it for the evasion triat. put the 4 points in RIm Blow

I would also put 5/5 into Spear through (Remove 5 from Pierce). Spear Throw is a spammable AoE skill with 0 CD. you will need it if your not taking Doppel cus its your only real AoE now.

Anyway I see the logic of getting Doppel 1 mainly for Cyclone and Deads of Valor.

The issue I have though is Cyclone is on a really long cd so I wont be using it often. Ill probably be using Stabbing or Spamming Throw SPear more often. But ofc when it does go off cd it will do good damage I guess.

Deads of Valor is a pretty Strong Dps buff and probably one of the strongest. The issue is though that as SW-Pel-Hop3 more often than not I will be the one tanking most of the damage. Im not sure taking a -50% hit to my Survivability is worth it.

I am also hopping Dragoon 2 and 3 bring us some good AoE which will be alot stronger than CYclone

The Logic of Getting Cata1

is basically just getting the mount passives. The 3 inc movong Speed from mounting. The inc HP and Def and Eva. WHich I actually find quite attractive

Cata skills are mostly pointless.

Earthwave 5/5 is inferior to Throw Spear 5/5 for most situations

Trot 5/5 is ok as a small speed boost I guess, but not that relevant since it has a short duration and move inc. Maybe it provides some utility

Impaler and Steed CHarge has utility I guess.

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