Note: this build was created for the previous 2026-04 balance patch.

This build relies on the trait Daring Dragon to generate alacrity and stacks of Fierce as Fire to maintain damage. The APM is unfortunately high due to the reduced charge time for Dragon Slash - Force.

Gearing

You may use any combination of Berserker's, Assassin's or Marauder's stats but keep critical chance at 75%


ArmorStatUpgrade
Berserker's Scholar
Berserker's Scholar
Berserker's Scholar
Berserker's Scholar
Berserker's Scholar
Berserker's Scholar

TrinketsTypeStat
Back item Berserker's
Amulet Berserker's
Accessory Assassin's
Accessory Berserker's
TrinketsTypeStat
Ring Assassin's
Ring Berserker's
Relic Peitha

Weapon Options

Recommended

WeaponTypeStatUpgrade
Sword Berserker's Force
Pistol Berserker's Accuracy

Alternative

WeaponTypeStatUpgrade
Axe Berserker's Force
Pistol Berserker's Accuracy

Consumables

Build


Notes

This build relies on Dragon Slash - Force (DT1) to deal most of its damage. Because of this, you must not delay Dragon Trigger and you have to use Dragon Slash - Force (DT1) almost immediately after triggering  Relic of Peitha.

Rotation

Mainhand Sword feels smoother to play and hence this guide will not cover Axe.

Precasts

  1. Gunsaber skills
  2. Utilty skills ( Flow Stabilizer x3
  3. Mending
  • Use Tactical Reload to get the third Flow Stabilizer

Dragon Slash Combo

You MUST learn this combo:

  1. Dragon Trigger
  2. Flickerstep (triggers  Relic of Peitha)
  3. Dragon Slash - Force (ASAP when charged)
  • This is also your opener.
  • Triggerguard can be added on for free aegis and an extra FAF stack.
  •  Relic of Peitha affects the enemy, not you.
  •  Relic of the Eagle may be used on certain fights, e.g. Largos

Simplified Loop

After 1st Dragon Slash opener:

  1. Weapon Skills (5→1→Autos)
  2. Dragon Slash Combo
  3. Gunsaber (4→3→2→1→Utilities)
  4. Dragon Slash Combo ↺
  • You may skip Savage Leap (Sword 2) or keep the leap as a finisher/gap-closer when you need it.
  • You deal significant damage on Sword Autos.
  • You lose a lot of damage on Gunsaber Autos.

Crowd Control

This build has weak crowd control:

  • Your only hard-CC skill is Artillery Slash (Gunsaber 3)
  • Sword provides a few soft-CC conditions.

Replace Signet of Might for a sizeable DPS loss only when absolutely necessary:

  • Bull's Charge
  • Kick

Physical skills provide a small through Peak Performance, so you can mitigate some of the damage loss for bringing a CC if you use Dragon Trigger right after using one of the above physical skills.

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