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[ PvP ] Catalansair (5/29/17 UPDATE: final skill revamp)

Class and Rank Swordsman
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NOTES:

05/27/17

  • Revamp is on-going, expect major changes in build and stats.
  • stats section updated
    05/29/17
  • final skill revamp
    02/26/18
  • obsolete build

CONTENTS:

  • Introduction
  • Warning
  • About the Build
  • Class Path
  • Stat Allocation
  • STR vs DEX
  • Counters
  • Stat Builds
  • Skill Distribution and Attributes
  • Swordsman
  • Catphract
  • Corsair
  • Lancer
  • Equipments
  • Gearing
  • Gemming
  • Carding
  • Mount
  • Tactics / Combos
  • PVP Videos
  • Supplementary Information
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Useful Links
  • Glossary of Terms
  • About Me

CHANGELOG:

  • 08/31/2016 - v.1.0
  • creation
  • 11/20/2016 - v.1.1
  • updated skill distribution
  • 12/02/2016 - v.1.2
  • expounded build description
  • 02/07/2017 - v.1.3
  • added gear section
  • added about me section
  • updated stats allocation
  • renamed build
  • fixed template
  • partially exported tosbase.com build to official forums
  • exported stat allocation section
  • 02/12/2017 - v.1.3.2
  • exported skill distribution and attributes for swordsman
  • 02/21/2017 - v.1.3.3
  • exported skill distribution and attributes for cataphract
  • 02/25/2017 - v.1.4.0
  • exported last section of skill distribution and attributes for corsair and lancer.
  • 05/24/2017 - v.1.5.0
  • updated skill distributions based on skill revamps.
  • 05/26/2017 - v.1.6.0
  • updated skill distributions based on skill revamps.
  • 05/26/2017 - v.1.7.0
  • updated stats section.
  • 05/29/2017 - v.2.0.0
  • final revamp after reset event.

TO DOS:

  • export remaining sections from tosbase to official forums
  • add useful links and sources
  • add glossary of terms
  • add skill hitboxes/previews
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Looking for a PVE or PVP Lancer Guide
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INTRODUCTION

WARNING:

Be warned!, swordsman PvP builds needs heavy investment to be competitive. Swordsman is one of the hardest class to play in terms of PvP. As the only melee-by-nature class in PVP, we swordsman need to combine positioning, aiming, timing and a good ping, to outplay other classes with over powered buffs compared to our mediocre buffs, these peeps also have stronger CCs as well, not only that! these meta maniacs could just click a few magic buttons or drop absurd ticking AoEs and be done with us. Thus, given all that disadvantages, you need too love and have fun with the class and invest heavy for this build to work.

For any innacurate information stated in this guide, please let me know.

ABOUT THE BUILD:

The build originated from kToS which i copied pre-R8. This is a strictly PVP path for mounted swordsman, it really sucks in PVE, well not really but it doesn’t do well. Lancer class has been explicitly stated to be a PVP class so we could expect more from next circles, they can only wield 2H spear weapons.

How does it compare to catagoon counterpart in TBL? As of now, in terms of killing capabilities catagoon outshines catalansair, but in terms of utility, offensive support (hook’s CC, crush’s decrease physical defense) and defensive support (joust’s silence and break circle, crush’s decrease physical damage), catalansair performs better, it also have better survivability against fellow physical classes with the help of initiate buff (enables blocking). With that, catalansair can be exposed to more situational circumstances than the killing machine catagoon.

Hope you like it! Feel free to drop comments or questions! :slight_smile:

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CLASS PATH

RANK 10 PATH:

Swordsman C3 > Cataphract C3 > Corsair C1 > Lancer C3

It is quite similar to other cataphract builds having the swordsman C3 > cataphract C3 for core ranks, but instead of dragoon we go for lancer.

Rank 1: Swordsman
Rank 2: Swordsman
Rank 3: Swordsman
Rank 4: Cataphract
Rank 5: Cataphract
Rank 6: Cataphract
Rank 7: Corsair
Rank 8: Lancer <-- current achieavable rank
Rank 9: Lancer
Rank 10: Lancer

CLASSES:

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_swordsman.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle3.png

[ [ Swordsman ]]
(http://www.tosbase.com/game/classes/Swordsman/) - From rank 1 to rank 3, this core class is primarily for offensive and defensive utilities that will synergize with the next classes; ‘pain barrier’ makes us less likely to trip while pouncing around, it goes well with Cataphract’s high mobilitiy, ‘restrain’ can momentarily disable an enemy, it gives an opening for a follow up skill. Both skills will aid lancer combos land easier.

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_cataphract.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle3.png

[ Cataphract ] - Then, from rank 4 to rank 6, we take this core class for it’s high mobility and offensive utilities; this class offers ‘trot’ which is currently the best mobility buff, gives us the ability to engage in and out of battles, and ‘rush’, it is arguably the best mobile physical damage in game, combined with ‘trot’ turns us into a deadly apache helicopter, this skill will be one of our main source of damage on combat, plus a trio of knockdown skills; ‘earthwave’, ‘doomspike’, and’steed charge’, and lastly ‘impale’, a one point wonder skill that can kidnap an enemy from their base, it can be situationally useful.

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_corsair.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle1.png

[ Corsair ] - For rank 7, we take this filler class mainly for the ‘iron hook’ which is in my opinion the best CC skill of swordsman tree, it also helps us land lancer skills easier. We can run around and hook like a mad cowboy. Also, the costume is also very good!

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_lancer.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle3.png

[ Lancer ] - Finally, for our main class we are taking this class from rank 8 to 10, Lancer is packed with offensive and defensive utilities as well; ‘crush’ can reduce enemies’ physical attack and defense by half, ‘joust’ breaks magic circles, and silences magic classes for a duration, ‘initiate’ gives us block penetrating ability and mysteriously ability to block physical damage, on circle 2, we will be able to dodge magic circles as well, and lastly, ‘unhoursing’ it unmounts mounted enemies, useful to cancel’s another cataphracts ‘trot’. With rank 9 and 10, the true potential of lancer is yet to be discovered.

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STAT ALLOCATION

Since the stat rework, damage mitigation has become more challenging, stacking defenses, block and evasion has become less viable because of the new formulas.

FORMULAS TO CONSIDER:

Critical Chance % = (Critical Rate - Critical Resistance)^0.60
Evasion Chance % = (Evasion - Accuracy)^0.65
Block Chance % = (Block - Block Penetration)^0.70

example:

Evasion Chance:
49.12% = (900 evasion - 500 accuracy)^0.65

therefore, “dodge is at 50% rate with 400 difference”,

COUNTERS:

As a physical damage dealer we need to consider these damage mitigations against us, which are block and evasion. Unfortunately, we need to choose between two sides of the coin or somewhere in between, either be high STR to be effective against evasive enemies, or high DEX to counter high block enemies.

COUNTERING BLOCK:

Block is the easier to stack than evasion it also has a better formula, to be effective against high block enemies, specially against hoplite and peltasa builds, we need decent block penetration from DEX and/or yellow gems in gloves, thankfully we have initiate buff and cataphract’s +40% block penetration on 2H spear attribute to help us with that. It is given that high block enemies have high CON, therefore have high HP pool. Most of them are support clerics and mages, hoplite and/or peltasa builds.

COUNTERING EVASION:

Unlike block, evasion is more difficult to stack, to be effective against high evasion enemies, we need good accuracy from STR, transcended gloves, and/or green gem in gloves. Usually, high evasion enemies have low HP pool, since they tend to maximize their DEX leaving CON to minimum. Most of them are archers and DEX build swordsman/clerics.

STAT BUILDS:

With that, you can choose which stat build you want, I personally use “Concentrate” build, it’s your personal choice if you want to add CON and how many in any of these stat build.

“Gung Ho” build (FULL STR)
“High STR” build (2 STR: 1 DEX)
“Concentrate” build (FULL DEX)
“High DEX” build (1 STR: 2 DEX)
“Balance” build (1 STR: 1DEX)

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[details=SKILL DISTRIBUTION AND ATTRIBUTES]Below are the necessary skill distribution and attributes with their corresponding technical description, damage skill attributes are recommended to have level 70 at least, beyond it becomes expensive and is based on preference. Some attributes, like remove knockdowns are optional, they are used situationally. Unused skill points in corsair class can be applied anywhere based in personal choice.

SWORDSMAN

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_swordsman.png

SKILLS:

  • [ Bash - level 3/15 ] Game Description: Inflict damage on an enemy with a powerful attack.

  • skill type: slash damage for 1 hit(s)

  • aoe attack ratio: +0

  • overcharge: 3 cast(s)

  • cooldown: 6s

  • cast time: 0.9s

  • interrupt time: 0.5s

  • utility knockdown skill

  • [ Pain Barrier - level 12/15 ] Game Description: Temporarily grants a high resistance to being affected by knockback, knockdown or staggered. Also, increases the chance to resist abnormalities.

  • skill type: defensive buff

  • buff duration: 29s

  • cooldown: 39s

  • cast time: 0.2s

  • interrupt time: 0.0s

  • makes your charged/channeling skills less interruptible.

  • [ Restrain - level 10/10 ] Game Description: Lowers your maximum HP, but your attacks have a high chance of stunning enemies.

  • skill type: offensive buff

  • buff duration: 60s

  • cooldown: 120s

  • cast time: 0.2s

  • interrupt time: 0.0s

  • decreases maximum HP by 534.3

  • stuns enemy by 60% chance for 0.8s each hit

  • stun time doesn’t stack

  • stun debuff is level 1

  • [ Double Slash - level 5/5 ] Game Description: Perform a side slash on enemies.
    Enemies afflicted with [Bleeding] take additional damage.

  • skill type: slash damage for 2 hit(s)

  • aoe attack ratio: +2

  • overcharge: 3 cast(s)

  • cooldown: 21s

  • cast time: 1.1s

  • interrupt time: 0.5s

  • filler damage skill

  • (IF Concentrate build / high DEX build)[ Concentrate - level 15/15 ] Game Description: Increases your attack damage.

  • skill type: offensive buff

  • buff duration: 45s in 30 hits

  • cooldown: 20s

  • cast time: 0.2s

  • interrupt time: 0.0s

  • gives additional fixed damage each hit which based on DEX

  • (IF Gung Ho build / high STR build)[ Gung Ho - level 15/15 ] Game Description: Become determined by temporarily increasing your attack, while decreasing your defense.

  • buff duration: 40s

  • cooldown: 135s

  • cast time: 0.2s

  • interrupt time: 0.0s

  • gives additional physical attack based on STR

ATTRIBUTES:

CATAPHRACT

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_cataphract.png

SKILLS:

  • [ Impaler - level 5/15 ] Game Description: Impales a small or medium-type monster with a spear. It is possible to attack other enemies with a skewered enemy.
  • skill type: strike damage for 1 hit(s) / offensive debuff
  • aoe attack ratio: +0
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 40s
  • cast time: 0.7s
  • interrupt time: 0.0s
  • utility CC skill
  • while impaling someone, it disables you from using skills and jumping
  • useful to disable a key enemy player such as good support/DPS
  • source of strike damage against plate armor
  • can snatch someone from enemy base
  • impale debuff is level 1
  • [ Earth Wave - level 5/15 ] Game Description: Gather up power and use your weapon to attack targets by smashing it to the ground.
  • skill type: strike damage for 1 hit(s) (5 hits on objects)
  • aoe attack ratio: +4
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 12s
  • cast time: 1.1s
  • interrupt time: 0.7s
  • utility knockdown skill
  • can be charged while moving
  • charging does not get interrupted even if gets hit
  • fake multihit
  • [ Doom Spike - level 10/10 ] Game Description: Gather force and strongly stab enemy with the tip of your spear.
  • skill type: pierce damage for 1 hit(s) (5 hits on objects)
  • aoe attack ratio: +8
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 20s
  • cast time: 1.4s
  • interrupt time: 0.7s
  • utility knockdown damage skill
  • can be charged while moving
  • charging does not get interrupted even if gets hit
  • fake multihit
  • [ Trot - level 15/15 ] Game Description: Increases your movement speed while riding.
  • skill type: mobility buff
  • buff duration: 50s
  • cooldown: 50s
  • cast time: 0.2s
  • interrupt time: 0.0s
  • buff gives +20 movement speed
  • gets cancelled when you unmount
  • [ Steed Charge - level 5/15 ] Game Description: Inflict shock damage by dashing forward to an enemy in front of you.
  • skill type: strike damage for 1 hit(s)
  • aoe attack ratio: +1
  • cooldown: 8s
  • cast time: 1.4s
  • interrupt time: 0.7s
  • utility knockdown skill
  • can be charged while moving
  • charging does not get interrupted even if gets hit
  • also used as a gap closer
  • [ Rush - level 5/5 ] Game Description: Twirl your spear overhead to attack enemies.
  • skill type: slash damage for 30 hit(s) in 10s
  • aoe attack ratio: +5
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 40s
  • cast time: 10s
  • interrupt time: 0.0s
  • channeling skill
  • main damage skill
  • becomes uninterruptible by some hits if [pain barrier] is on
  • still works even if you get unmounted by another Lancer as long as [pain barrier] is on

ATTRIBUTES:

CORSAIR

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_corsair.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle1.png

SKILLS:

  • [ Iron Hook - level 5/5 ] Game Description: Capture enemies with a hook.
  • skill type: offensive debuff
  • debuff duration: 9s
  • cooldown: 25s
  • cast time: 0.8s
  • interrupt time: 0.0s
  • holds target or hold targets in place, up to 3 targets with [Iron Hook Chain] attribute.
  • captured target can not move or use skills unless the skill being casted is currently channeling.
  • can cast any skill while using hook
  • can not move while in hook
  • Iron Hook debuff is level 10
  • [ Keel Hauling - level 5/5 ] Game Description:Drag and pull enemies captured with Iron Hook. The enemy will receive damage each time it is pulled.
  • [Dust Devil - level 5/5 ] Game Description: As you spin, attack an enemy repeatedly using a weapon in each hand. The enemy will be immobilized temporarily."

ATTRIBUTES:

LANCER

http://www.tosbase.com/content/img/icons/classes/c_warrior_lancer.png
http://www.tosbase.com/design/img/skill_sim/circle1.png

SKILLS:

  • [ Crush - level 4/5 ] Game Description: Lunges the spear forward to pierce the enemies in front. The target temporary loses attack or defense. If the target is an enemy summoned, it will be relocated.
  • skill type: pierce damage with 1 hit(s) / offensive debuff / defensive debuff
  • aoe attack ratio: +0
  • overcharge: 2 cast(s)
  • debuff duration: 10s
  • cooldown: 26s
  • cast time: 0.6s
  • interrupt time: 0.6s
  • utility debuff skill
  • debuff increases damage of [Quantain] by 100%
  • debuff reduces target’s physical defense by 50%, with maximum [Crush Gear Destroy] attribute
  • debuff reduces target’s physical attack by 50%, with maximum [Crush Gear Destroy] attribute
  • dislocate structures
  • Crush debuff is level 3
  • [ Joust - level 1/5 ] Game Description: Charges forward to lunge the spear at the enemy and destroy magic circles. The target’s INT and SPR stats get reduced and cleric and wizard types will be silenced and normal attacks and skills cannot be used.
  • skill type: pierce damage with 3 hit(s) / offensive debuff
  • aoe attack ratio: +0
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • debuff duration: 15s
  • cooldown: 33s
  • cast time: 0.8s
  • interrupt time: 0.6s
  • main damage skill
  • utility debuff skill
  • debuff silences magic classes
  • multihit skill
  • Joust debuff is level 2
  • [ Unhoursing - level 1/5 ] Game Description: Fix your grip on the spear and strike your enemy down downward and take the target off of the companion.
  • skill type: pierce damage with 1 hit(s)
  • aoe attack ratio: +0
  • overcharge: 1 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 24s
  • cast time: 0.6s
  • interrupt time: 0.6s
  • utility offensive skill
  • dismounts mounted players
  • cancels enemy cataphract’s [Trot]
  • [ Quantain - level 4/5 ] Game Description: Pushes the spear quite far to attack. The enemies in a crush state get additional damage.
  • skill type: pierce damage with 1 hit(s)
  • aoe attack ratio: +0
  • overcharge: 2 cast(s)
  • cooldown: 21s
  • cast time: 0.6s
  • interrupt time: 0.6s
  • main damage skill
  • damage is increased by 100% if target have [Crush] debuff
  • [ Initiate - level 5/5 ] Game Description: Strengthen your will before the battle. Increases the chance for you to penetrate the enemy’s defense and the affected enemy’s block stat can be decreased.
  • skill type: offensive buff / defensive buff / offensive debuff
  • buff duration: 25s
  • debuff duration: 10s
  • cooldown: 54s
  • cast time: 0.5s
  • interrupt time: 0.0s
  • debuff reduces target’s block ( exact figures unknown )
  • buff increases block penetration by 65%
  • buff blocks physical attacks (‘mysterious’ feature, unknown if bug, exact figures uknown)

ATTRIBUTES:

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EQUIPMENT:

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SKILL COMBOS:

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TBL / GVG VIDEOS

TBL 2v2:

TBL 5v5:

GVG:

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FAQS:

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ABOUT ME:

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#11

I have this exact build and it works well against other Catas and mounted classes in general.

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#12

Do you guys play mouse mode cuz of iron hook?

#13

I still play keyboard, playing in mouse mode is a bit awkward because there’s no auto snap on target feature in this game, landing hook can be tricky with keyboard but it’s doable.

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#14

I like this build a lot, I have dueled against it awhile back and it was tough to beat! lol…I’m pretty sure I would lose against this build even now. I think you can combo iron hook into joust or steed charge w/o breaking the hook.

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That is true, but you have to turn off steed charge’s knockbock first because the target will be tossed away lol. My main use for hook is to land my crush -> quantain combo more accurately, or offensive support. The good thing about hook is that it can’t be resisted, at least I have not seen it been resisted. The bad thing is that it hooks wrong targets like statues, minions or ice walls.

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#16

Have this build. LOVE the name, lol!

#17

I hate how all the decent build guides are eventually buried.

Free bump for you!

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#18

UPDATE: skill distribution and attributes for swordsman C3, with description and technical details.

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#19

Hey @Tanzen, want to make some videos? Just interested to see a lancer in action.

Also, which server are you in?

#20

Sure, though most of my videos are pre-transcendance patch. Will take time to upload, but I will soon.

EDIT: I’m in Varena Server

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