Starkindred. The Sinister Halo and Ascension mantras allow you to dive into opponents from afar, instantly closing the distance and setting up a heavy M1 follow-up. Meta Build 2: The Flamecharm "Vanguard" (Hybrid Pressure)
Not every "top" weapon is about raw damage; some excel in specific niches.
: A top-tier choice for its powerful critical attack that can out-damage other options if paired with talents like Speed Demon . It is also relatively easy to obtain from the Enforcer.
Modern heavy builds focus on weapons that minimize the vulnerability of a slow swing while maximizing the impact of every hit. Dark Steel Greatsword
This weapon cannot be swung in rapid succession, but it inflicts massive posture damage. A single critical hit or standard M1 can completely guard-break a target, leaving them entirely vulnerable to your mantras. How to Obtain: Rare drop from the Duke d'Eris boss fight. Tier 2: Strong Competitive Options
It features an incredibly fast and deceptive critical attack that catches opponents off guard. Additionally, its natural posture-breaking capabilities allow you to execute regular critical strikes much easier than with standard greatswords.
Starkindred. The Sinister Halo and Ascension mantras allow you to dive into opponents from afar, instantly closing the distance and setting up a heavy M1 follow-up. Meta Build 2: The Flamecharm "Vanguard" (Hybrid Pressure)
Not every "top" weapon is about raw damage; some excel in specific niches.
: A top-tier choice for its powerful critical attack that can out-damage other options if paired with talents like Speed Demon . It is also relatively easy to obtain from the Enforcer.
Modern heavy builds focus on weapons that minimize the vulnerability of a slow swing while maximizing the impact of every hit. Dark Steel Greatsword
This weapon cannot be swung in rapid succession, but it inflicts massive posture damage. A single critical hit or standard M1 can completely guard-break a target, leaving them entirely vulnerable to your mantras. How to Obtain: Rare drop from the Duke d'Eris boss fight. Tier 2: Strong Competitive Options
It features an incredibly fast and deceptive critical attack that catches opponents off guard. Additionally, its natural posture-breaking capabilities allow you to execute regular critical strikes much easier than with standard greatswords.
