MercenaryHybridRecently UpdatedDustLeafs Hybrid Mercenary Build
DustLeaf's Hybrid Ranked Build. | 1v1 • 3v3 • PvE • PvP | One build for every Normal mode.
Item Set Import Codes
SkillsSword & Shield
Weapon Skills
Basic
BlockRaise the shield to block attacks from the front. Hold to maintain the shield stance, allowing movement while the shield is raised. In trio mode, blocking PvP damage consumes less Energy.
ImpalementHold to cast Impalement: Thrust forward with your sword, dealing damage and gaining 2 stacks of Sword Tip. While in the Blade Edge or Strong Edge state, your travel distance is increased.
Stacked SlashWhen a normal attack hits, gain 1 stack of Sword Tip. After gaining 6 stacks of Sword Tip, enter the Blade Edge state. While in the Blade Edge state, gain another 6 stacks to enter the Strong Edge state. Press the buttons to unleash Stacked Slash — enhanced during Strong Edge with increased travel distance, damage, and Super Armor.
Selected Skills
Shield DashDash forward with the shield, striking enemies in the path and dealing Physical Damage. Block attacks from the front while holding the shield. After casting a skill, Movement Speed is briefly increased.
Shield SlamJump with your shield raised and smash it into the ground, dealing Physical Damage and reducing enemy Movement Speed. Gain Super Armor while jumping.
Talents
Affixes
Valor
Increases Attack. Upon reaching a certain level, also increases Defense Penetration.
Lv.1 Attack +1.5%.
Lv.2 Attack +3%.
Lv.3 Attack +4.5%.
Lv.4 Attack +6%.
Lv.5 Attack +7.5%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Lv.6 Attack +9%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Lv.7 Attack +10.5%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Strife
Increases Melee Weapon Damage. Upon reaching a certain level, increases Melee Weapon Damage for each nearby enemy, up to 3 stacks.
Lv.1 Physical Damage +1.2%. Magic Damage +1.2%.
Lv.2 Physical Damage +2.4%. Magic Damage +2.4%.
Lv.3 Physical Damage +3.6%. Magic Damage +3.6%.
Lv.4 Physical Damage +4.8%. Magic Damage +4.8%.
Lv.5 Physical Damage +6%. Magic Damage +6%. Physical Damage per stack +2%. Magic Damage per stack +2%.
Lv.6 Physical Damage +7.2%. Magic Damage +7.2%. Physical Damage per stack +2%. Magic Damage per stack +2%.
Lv.7 Physical Damage +8.4%. Magic Damage +8.4%. Physical Damage per stack +2%. Magic Damage per stack +2%.
Wrath
When Health is below 50%, increase Physical Damage and Magic Damage. Upon reaching a certain level, when Health is below 50%, increase Attack.
Lv.1 Physical Damage +2.1%. Magic Damage +2.1%.
Lv.2 Physical Damage +4.2%. Magic Damage +4.2%.
Lv.3 Physical Damage +6.3%. Magic Damage +6.3%.
Lv.4 Physical Damage +8.4%. Magic Damage +8.4%.
Lv.5 Physical Damage +10.5%. Magic Damage +10.5%. Attack +3%.
Lv.6 Physical Damage +12.6%. Magic Damage +12.6%. Attack +3%.
Lv.7 Physical Damage +14.7%. Magic Damage +14.7%. Attack +3%.
Stoic
When Health is below 50%, increase Physical Resistance and Magic Resistance. Upon reaching a certain level, when Health is below 30%, restore Health. Cooldown: 120s.
Lv.1 Physical Resistance +1.1%. Magic Resistance +1.1%.
Lv.2 Physical Resistance +2.2%. Magic Resistance +2.2%.
Lv.3 Physical Resistance +3.3%. Magic Resistance +3.3%.
Lv.4 Physical Resistance +4.4%. Magic Resistance +4.4%.
Lv.5 Physical Resistance +5.5%. Magic Resistance +5.5%. Restores 15% Health.
Lv.6 Physical Resistance +6.6%. Magic Resistance +6.6%. Restores 15% Health.
Lv.7 Physical Resistance +7.7%. Magic Resistance +7.7%. Restores 15% Health.
Tenacious
Increases Maximum Health. Upon reaching a certain level, increases Healing.
Lv.1 Maximum Health +1.8%.
Lv.2 Maximum Health +3.6%.
Lv.3 Maximum Health +5.4%.
Lv.4 Maximum Health +7.2%.
Lv.5 Maximum Health +9%. Healing +7.5%.
Lv.6 Maximum Health +10.8%. Healing +7.5%.
Lv.7 Maximum Health +12.6%. Healing +7.5%.
Guide
Mercenary – Hybrid Sword & Shield Build Guide
This build focuses on aggressive Sword & Shield combat, strong chase potential and defensive pressure.
The goal is to stay aggressive while using your shield to block dangerous attacks, build Sword Tip stacks and punish every opportunity your opponent gives you.
Skills
Sword & Shield
- Shield Dash
- Shield Slam
How the Build Works
Most of the time, you want to fight with Sword & Shield.
Build Sword Tip stacks with your normal attacks. Thanks to our Weapon Mastery talents, we only need 4 stacks instead of 6 to activate Blade Edge.
Once you reach 4 stacks, use Left Click + Right Click together to consume Blade Edge and deal heavy burst damage.
Shield Dash is extremely important for maintaining pressure. Use it to interrupt attacks or healing and to quickly close longer distances.
For maximum chase distance:
Shift Dash → Shield Dash
Try to connect the shield hit at the end whenever possible.
Shield Slam is our main engage and repositioning tool. Use it to start fights, avoid dangerous attacks or quickly cover medium distances. Ideally, land directly on the enemy for the additional damage.
Chasing & Interrupting
If an enemy creates distance and starts healing, don't give them the reset.
A strong chase sequence is:
Shift Dash → Charged Impalement → Shield Dash
If they dash again during your Impalement, immediately follow with Shield Dash to close the remaining distance and interrupt the heal.
Another strong catch-up option is:
Shift Dash → Shield Slam
In short:
Block → Build 4 Sword Tip stacks → Burst with Blade Edge → Chase → Interrupt heals → Keep the pressure.
Affixes
Valor — Lv.4
- Increases Attack for more consistent damage.
Strife — Lv.4
- Increases your Melee Weapon Damage and supports the build's close-range playstyle.
Wrath — Lv.4
- Significantly increases your damage while below 50% Health.
Stoic — Lv.5
- Provides additional Physical and Magic Resistance below 50% Health and restores Health when dropping below 30%.
Tenacious — Lv.1
- Provides additional Maximum Health for extra survivability.
The Affix setup creates a strong balance between damage and survivability, becoming especially powerful when your Health drops below 50%.
Consumables
Always bring enough Healing Potions.
I personally recommend carrying at least 9, but 12 whenever possible gives you much more room in longer fights.
Play aggressively, use your shield intelligently and never give your opponent a free reset.
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