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The Swordsman build focuses on balanced melee combat using one-handed swords. This versatile approach offers good offense and defense for players who want reliable performance across all content.

Core Stats

Prioritize strength for damage and vitality for survivability. Secondary investment in stamina supports sustained combat.

Balance offensive and defensive stats rather than extreme specialization.

Weapon Choice

One-handed swords offer fast attacks with moderate damage. Pair with a shield for defensive capability or go dual-wield for increased offense.

Look for swords with bonus effects matching your playstyle - critical chance, lifesteal, or elemental damage.

Skill Priorities

Core Skills: Basic combos, dodge attacks, guard counter

Offensive Skills: Critical damage, combo extenders, finishing moves

Defensive Skills: Block efficiency, parry timing, damage reduction

Fill in utility skills after establishing core combat abilities.

Armor Recommendations

Medium armor provides the best balance for swordsman builds. Look for sets with melee damage bonuses or stamina benefits.

Consider swapping to heavy armor for particularly dangerous boss fights.

Combat Strategy

Play at medium range - close enough to attack but with room to dodge. Use guard to block telegraphed attacks and dodge through fast strikes.

Build combos methodically, ending with finishers when safe. Don't overcommit against dangerous enemies.

Consumable Loadout

Carry standard healing potions, stamina recovery items, and attack buff potions. Elemental coatings matching boss weaknesses provide damage boosts.

Keep antidotes and status cures for fights with those mechanics.