Talent Tree Explained
Mercenary
Every Mercenary talent cluster below, broken down node by node. Some clusters are free picks — take whichever nodes you want, in any order. Others are branching routes: picking any node in one path locks out the other path entirely, so check before committing points. For the interactive point-allocation tool, see the full Mercenary guide.
Sword & Shield
Iron Will
Unlocks Lv. 3- Indomitable Will
Stack the Indomitable Will effect when attacked. There is a brief interval between effect triggers.
- Resilient Body
After a charge-type skill reaches the next phase, you gain 2 stacks of Indomitable Will. For hold-to-use skills, you gain 1 stack of Indomitable Will periodically.
- Steel Skull
Increase Critical Damage Resistance.
Sword & Shield Weapon Mastery
Unlocks Lv. 2Choose one pathPath 1
- 1. Sword Edge
Sword attacks from skills also grant 1 stack of Sword Tip on hit.
- 2. Blade Charge
While in the Blade Edge or Strong Edge state, Sword and Shield attacks deal increased damage.
- 3. Stacking Blade
The number of Sword Tip stacks required to enter the Blade Edge and Strong Edge states is reduced to 4.
Path 2
- 1. Shield Buildup
Sword Tip stacks gained from normal attacks and Impalement are replaced by Shield Pressure. Upon reaching 6 stacks of Shield Pressure, you gain 1 stack of Momentum. Momentum can accumulate up to 2 stacks. Shield attacks from skills also grant 2 stacks of Shield Pressure on hit. When you have Momentum, you can press the buttons to consume 1 stack of Momentum and unleash Shockwave Strike.
- 2. Perfect Defense
After Block, there is a very brief window to trigger Perfect Block, but using Block consumes Energy. After a successful Perfect Block, you can immediately enter the Momentum status. Block has a lower base Energy cost in trio mode. Additionally, a special Block skill can be cast during the Breakaway window. This skill can only be used to trigger Perfect Block and cannot maintain the shield for long.
- 3. Block Damage Boost
All Perfect Blocks grant you a shield that increases damage dealt to players and your Movement Speed.
Sword & Shield Block Mastery
Unlocks Lv. 4- Opportunist
Increase Movement Speed during Block.
- Shield Strike Taunt
Hitting enemies with a shield attack briefly taunts them. This effect has a cooldown.
- Sturdy Shield
Successful Block grants 1 stack of Indomitable Will. Successful Perfect Block grants 2 stacks of Indomitable Will.
Shield Dash Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 3- Rising to the Challenge
After successfully blocking during Shield Dash, enemies hit by this skill are Stunned for a period of time.
- Absolute Punishment
The last hit of Shield Dash reduces the skill's remaining cooldown when hitting an enemy player.
Whirling Cut Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 2Choose one pathPath 1
- 1. Fearless
The Whirling Cut (Block) skill becomes available on Sword and Shield. Whirling Cut (Block): Quickly dash to attack, dealing Physical Damage. Use this skill again within a short time to cast Whirling Cut. Whirling Cut (Block) has a shorter base cooldown in trio mode.
- 2. Whirling Edge
Gain 1 stack of Sword Tip on skill hit. While in the Blade Edge or Strong Edge state, this skill deals increased damage.
Path 2
- 1. Foresight
The Whirling Cut (Block) skill becomes available on Sword and Shield. Whirling Cut (Block): Raise the shield for an omnidirectional Perfect Block, then perform a fierce slash dealing Physical Damage. Use this skill again to cast Whirling Cut. Whirling Cut (Block) has a shorter base cooldown in trio mode.
- 2. Whirling Technique
After a successful Perfect Block triggered by Whirling Cut (Block), Whirling Cut grants Super Armor, and its Damage Multiplier is increased.
Stonebreaker Slash Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 4Choose one pathPath 1
- 1. Stonebreaker Counter
After Stonebreaker Slash's Perfect Block succeeds, it grants Super Armor during the skill and increases the skill's damage.
- 2. Feral Attack
Stonebreaker Slash can be cast during its extended version, but this increases the skill's base Energy cost and extends its base cooldown time.
Path 2
- 1. Sudden Edge
Stonebreaker Slash supports holding the button. While held, the travel distance is increased and you deal damage while moving.
- 2. Stonebreaker Edge
Gain 1 stack of Sword Tip on skill hit. While in the Blade Edge or Strong Edge state, this skill deals increased damage.
Hammer
Shield Slam Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 7- Raging Earth Shake
Increases the slow effect of Shield Slam, and enemies directly hit by the shield are Stunned for a period.
- Bounce
Shield Slam can be quickly cast while blocking with the shield raised.
- Will to Survive
Each enemy hit by Shield Slam adds 3 stacks of Indomitable Will.
Hammer Weapon Mastery
Unlocks Lv. 2- Relentless Advance
You can move and dodge while charging Power Hammer and Punishing Hammer. You may dodge up to 2 times, and each dodge consumes Energy.
- Unstoppable
When triggering Super Armor Clash, your own Energy will not be reduced, and the enemy will be Stunned.
- Hammer of Convergence
After a charge-type skill grants Super Armor through charging, it greatly increases Physical Resistance and Magic Resistance. This effect is removed when Super Armor ends.
Hammer: Consecutive Attacks
Unlocks Lv. 5- Titan Hammer Strike
When the Hammer deals damage, it accumulates stacks. At 10 stacks, the next Hammer attack deals increased damage and executes all stacks. Normal attacks grant 1 stack; skill hits grant 2 stacks. Hammer Spin applies 1 stack per spin hit; the first hit applies 2 stacks.
- Combo Energy Recovery
Landing consecutive Hammer attacks recovers Energy.
- Shield Break
Hammer normal attacks deal increased damage and additional damage to shields.
Hammer Dash Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 3- Dash
Increases the Dash Distance of Hammer Dash.
- Super Armor Armament
Gain Super Armor while casting Hammer Dash.
Hammer Spin Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 3- Steel Sanctuary
Extends the duration of Hammer Spin's Super Armor effect.
- Endless Whirlwind
Increase the rotation speed, Movement Speed, and turning speed of Hammer Spin.
Earthshaker Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 7- Leap Step
You can move, jump, and dodge while charging Earthshaker. You may dodge up to 2 times, and each dodge consumes Energy. Once you dodge during charging, the skill's cooldown will be the same as that of a Lv.2 charge cast.
- Thunderous Hammer
When a charged attack hits, it reduces the cooldown of Earthshaker.
Mastery & Hunt
Skullcrusher Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 4- Dynamic Charge
You can move and dodge while charging Skullcrusher. You may dodge up to 2 times, and each dodge consumes Energy. Once you dodge during charging, the skill's cooldown will be the same as that of a Lv.2 charge cast.
- Skullcrushing Echo
When a charged attack or skill hits, it reduces the cooldown of Skullcrusher.
- Iron-Clad Body
Skullcrusher on Lv.1 Charge grants Super Armor during casting.
Warhammer Sling Enhancement
Unlocks Lv. 10- Rock Scatter
Warhammer Sling throws multiple stones; however, the damage, damage area, and impact of the stones are reduced.
- Powerful Rock Sling
Warhammer Sling can be held to perform a Lv.2 charge. Lv.2 Charge: Increases maximum range and Damage Multiplier.
Woodling Expert
Unlocks Lv. 10- Woodling Bane
Greatly increases damage dealt to Returner Woodlings.
- Swift Exit
Allows you to learn the spawn location of the Smuggler Woodling and Ghost Ship in advance.
- Regular
Woodling merchants will offer you a discount during matches.
Way of Gylden Hunt
Unlocks Lv. 12- Death Sense
Allows you to sense the position of other Syldhunters.
- Greed is Good
Increases Gyldenblod gained.
- Monster Hunter
Increases damage dealt to monsters but reduces damage dealt to Gyldhunters.
- Gyldenmist Tolerance
Increases resistance to the Gyldenmist, slowing the rate of Gyldensong.