Tactician

Soldier + Inquisitor

A rifle based Pierce build, this setup is one of the easiest to play in terms of skill usage. Feel free to substitute gear based on what you find, as long as it provides similar effects. The playstyle has a low skill and mechanical requirement, making this build an excellent choice for first time or early game players.

The skills used in this build are simple and limited in number. Cadence will be your left mouse button ability, while Word of Pain is assigned to the right mouse button. Word of Renewal lasts longer than its cooldown, so feel free to use it as often as possible. The remaining skills are either passives or toggle abilities that remain active at all times, with several additional passive bonuses contributing to the build.

Cadence should be the first skill unlocked and will be the primary focus throughout the build. Chilling Rounds and Storm Spread can still trigger while using Cadence, so placing at least one point into each is recommended. Inquisitor Seal is a strong skill you can cast, and while standing within it, gain great survivability and damage increases. Aura of Conviction is objectively stronger than Oleron’s Rage for this build. If you choose to swap to Oleron’s Rage, you would need to reduce the Inquisitor Mastery Bar to rank 40 and reallocate points into the Soldier tree, though this is not recommended.

This will be your starting class, with most of the focus placed on the Cadence skill tree. While this setup only invests a total of 13 points into Cadence, feel free to allocate additional points into it while leveling until all required gear is acquired. The other notable skill is Field Command, which provides a permanent increase to damage.

All remaining skills are passive abilities. While they still contribute significantly to the build, priority should be given to the active skills that are used regularly.

This will be your secondary class. Word of Pain does not truly shine until Death Sentence is unlocked at rank 25, so feel free to ignore it until you can invest in the full skill line. Ranged Expertise is very strong for this build, and while leveling, you can comfortably invest additional points into it.

Word of Renewal is a powerful ability that can function as a pseudo healing potion. Adding Steel Resolve turns it into a solid damage boost that can be kept active nearly 100 percent of the time. Aura of Conviction is generally stronger than Oleron’s Rage, but feel free to experiment and use whichever option feels best for your playstyle.

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Items

Attributes

Mythical Valdun’s Hat

Sanctified Mind

Dreeg’s Fiendblood

Physique : 48
Cunning : 56
Spirit : 3

Focusing equally on Cunning and Physique, only assign points to Spirit as needed. While these values are wanted for end game, you can always reset Attribute points with the aid of a potion later on, so feel free to assign points over the stated limit as needed.