Primarily scales with Strength and Heavy Weapons investment. Combat Characteristics
Unlocks base mastery, standard M1 scaling, and high-tier heavy talents. deepwoken earth piercer
This “earth piercer” build excels at , ignoring armour , and punishing defensive play . It is especially effective in PvP scenarios where opponents rely on blocking or high‑penetration armour. Primarily scales with Strength and Heavy Weapons investment
| Mechanic | Effect | |----------|--------| | | Quick, short-range stab; low posture damage | | Charged | Longer range, higher damage, armor piercing | | Talent: Earthshatter | On heavy impact, creates a small shockwave (50% posture bonus) | | Talent: Deep Core | Projectile gains +50% penetration against blocking enemies | | Enchant synergy | Providence : Blocked hits still deal chip damage; Eruption : Leaves a wind mine on missed shots | It is especially effective in PvP scenarios where