This build emphasizes a Samurai strategy using extended melee weapons and tactical skill synergies. Discover how to optimize equipment choices and stat investments for consistent crowd control and elemental versatility.

Sockets and Benediction

Early gem selections focus on stamina management and defensive boosts. Blocking Clash enhances shield efficiency, located in a shrine chest en route to Revenant Temple. Skyborn Vigor improves energy renewal, sold by the liberated W Gang vendor. Counterforce strengthens parries, hidden in a cottage near the Shoe Sanctum.

Armor

Combine defensive sets based on enemy types. Centipede gear offers physical resistance, while specialized merchant armors provide status protection. Mix components to balance mitigation and mobility.

Spells

Customize magical enhancements to complement combat style. Offensive spells amplify weapon strikes, while defensive options reduce incoming harm. Prioritize stance-breaking effects or elemental vulnerabilities based on encounters.

Pendants

Equip accessories that bolster endurance and healing. The Twin Infant charm, found below the Shoe Sanctum bridge, improves stamina reserves. Life Steel pendant becomes available post-Reborn Triand battle through vendor trade.

Steampowered Spear Location

Navigate from the Shoe Sanctum through winding caverns to discover a bamboo-loving panda. Offering sufficient shoots rewards this mechanical spear capable of summoning fiery cyclones.

Steampowered Spear

This secondary arm unleashes Steam Chain maneuvers at dual Skyborn charges. Switching weapons triggers spinning strikes that heal while damaging groups. Maintain momentum by cycling between main and off-hand implements.

Whiplash Location

Descend through Mercury Workshop’s labyrinth after vanquishing the Priest. Navigate circular gnome-infested pathways to claim this transformable blade from an elevated wooden stage.

Weapons – Whiplash

This morphing steel serpent excels at crowd management through sweeping attacks. Its extended reach and stance-breaking capacity make it ideal for overwhelming groups. Scales primarily with physical attributes for adaptable power growth.

Weapon Mastery and Stagger Tools

Develop Strong Blade techniques to enhance weapon proficiency. Wind Force consumes Skyborn energy to empower heavy attacks, creating stagger openings for lethal follow-ups. Combine with aerial combos for maximum impact.

Weapon Switching and Buffs

Optimize Madness thresholds to amplify switching strikes. At high insanity levels, counterattacks generate bonus charges. Frostbite and Lightning modifiers exploit elemental frailties while maintaining pressure through Temperance mechanics.

Weapon Line Progression

Reinvest in longevity upgrades after core skills. Acquire clash mitigation through Sword Sant, then bolster health and endurance. Master chain attacks to maintain Skyborn momentum during prolonged engagements.

Skill Points

Begin with Skyborn Might generation through basic combos. Develop parry enhancements that weaken targets and enable crushing ripostes. Expand charge capacity and healing efficiency through advanced nodes, ensuring sustainability in extended battles.

Downsides

Managing two Skyborn charges for Steam Chain demands precise timing, though charge generation remains accessible via perfect evades and combo extensions. Weapon juggling becomes instinctive with practice, ensuring continuous assault capabilities.