Leveling Build: Warrior with Greatsword to Level 40
Safe to level 40: the greatsword clears packs with Arc Slash and guards with Max HP shields, the longsword heals with Frenzy and Bloodforge.
by RaidDex · Published: Nov 2, 2026 · Updated: Nov 3, 2026
Gear
Utility bag & quick slots
Mount
Weapons, perks & combos
Combat rotation
Skill values
Where Trait Points come from
- Active skill
- Passive
- Stats
- Learned
- 2Cost in Trait Points
Level
Stat Points
3 Stat Points per level-up. Class base + perks + allocated points; attack, health and other derived stats are deliberately not calculated.
Nui’s Blessing
Chains of light and heavy attacks. Locked steps need the named perk – learn it in the Perks tab.
Combat rotation
Build notes
Playstyle
The greatsword carries the leveling: Arc Slash and Chain Slash hit a wide area, Frozen Veins II adds a hit on Unbridled Might. Brace, Pommel Strike and Retaliate grant shields that scale with Max HP, Crisis Response, Cleaving Art and Vengeful Rush help below 50 % HP. The longsword joins for healing. Perks are listed in learning order.
Arc Slash
Chain Slash
Frozen Veins II
Unbridled Might
Brace
Pommel Strike
Retaliate
Crisis Response
Cleaving Art
Vengeful RushRotation
- Opener: Pommel Strike, Arc Slash, Cross Slash, Rain Cleave, then Vertical Slash, Rising Slash, Final Cleave, Rampage.
- Packs: Arc Slash, Chain Slash, Sweeping Slash. On Freeze, Frosted Gleam enables Final Cleave.
- Tough enemies: block while shielded, Demolishing Strike (no SP), Fatal Cleave – Cleaving Art grants Immortal during it. Below 50 % HP, follow up with Vengeful Rush for 30 s of reduced damage.
- Missing health: press Q for the longsword. Heavy Kick and Frenzy are a Bloodstorm without HP cost, Bloodforge heals through damage, Closing Slash through Lifeflame.
Cross Slash
Rain Cleave
Vertical Slash
Rising Slash
Final Cleave
Rampage
Sweeping Slash
Frosted Gleam
Demolishing Strike
Fatal Cleave
Heavy Kick
Frenzy
Bloodstorm
Bloodforge
Closing Slash
LifeflameWhile Leveling
- Up to 22 Trait Points (Diamond Shores): greatsword only – shields, Unbridled Might, Frozen Veins, Demolishing Strike - Expert, Fatal Cleave, Frosted Gleam.
- Up to 48 (Gylden Ruins, Whalesong Shores): Crisis Response, Fortified Shields, Cross Slash, Rain Cleave, Cleaving Art, Vengeful Rush; longsword with Lifeflame and Bloodstorm.
- Up to 90: Frenzy, Resurgence, Bloodforge, Bloodthirst, then Brawl through Rampage and Frostfang, Swift Flurry Mastery.
- Up to 100: Bladeburst, Perfect Foresight, Ultimate Slash II.
- Gear per stage (the slider switches along): up to 22 Trait Points level 15 with Covenant Greatsword, up to 48 level 30 with Fallen Margrave and Twisted Fate Blade, above that level 40.
- Stat Points (Strength/Constitution/Endurance): level 15 24/16/2, level 30 42/32/10 plus 3 Talent for Fallen Margrave, level 40 54/45/15.
Frozen Veins
Demolishing Strike - Expert
Fortified Shields
Resurgence
Bloodthirst
Brawl
Frostfang
Swift Flurry Mastery
Bladeburst
Perfect Foresight
Ultimate Slash II
Early Access: Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains hold 92 of the 100 Trait Points – at 92 the slider shows which perks wait for further regions.
Perks
Greatsword (56 points)
Defence: Heavyweight Upgrade, Crisis Response, Fortified Shields, Cleaving Art, Vengeful Rush. Damage: Frozen Veins II, Greatsword Mastery, Rampage, Frostfang.
Heavyweight Upgrade
Greatsword MasteryLongsword (44 points)
Healing: Lifeflame, Frenzy, Resurgence, Bloodforge, Bloodthirst; Swift Flurry Mastery and Bladeburst for emergencies.
Stats
Plenty of Constitution for health and shields, Talent 14 for Fallen Margrave.
Gear
- Weapons: Fallen Margrave and Twisted Fate Blade, both with Hereafter Flame Lunastone (200 Max HP).
- Armor: Grisly Predator's Armor and Greaves (Max HP), Owl Knights' Helmet and Gauntlets (more damage to normal monsters), plus Howling Slayer Lunastone II three times.
- Jewelry: Hereafter Constellations – bracelet and ring boost potions. Diamond Hereafter Dice for DEF. Polishing: weapons +5, armor +3.
Utility Pouch & Quick Slots
- Utility Pouch (1–4): Lifeflow Potion, Reinforced SP Potion, Reinforced Frost Shard and Reinforced Steel Javelin. Nui Statues refill it.
- Quick Slots (5–8): Flugel's Refined Glider and Bay Horse Certificate. Both must sit there, otherwise you cannot use them. Slots 7 and 8 hold the Diamond Shores Map and Gylden Ruins Map.
Professions & Mount
Exploration at 5 for +10 % monster EXP, Butchering, Gathering and Mining at 3. Nui's Blessing at 15 (+300 HP), Bay Horse.
Longsword + Greatsword
- Level
- 40
- Trait Points
- 100 / 100
- Stat Points
- 117 / 117
- Equip load
- 40.94 / 26.0 · Heavy
- Nui’s Blessing
- 15 · +300 HP
- Carry limit (backpack)
- 200
Attributes
| Attribute | Base | Stat Points | Perks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 29 | 54 | – | 83 |
| Agility | 16 | – | – | 16 |
| Intelligence | 10 | – | – | 10 |
| Constitution | 17 | 45 | – | 62 |
| Endurance | 7 | 15 | – | 22 |
| Talent | 11 | 3 | – | 14 |
Stats from perks: Physical Amplification +25 · Wind ATK +20 · Shield Multiplier +200 · Physical PEN +12
Gear
| Slot | Name | Lunastone | Lunagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon #1in hand | Fallen Margrave +5 (stat bonus +42.5 %)rolled: Max HP, Fire DEF | Hereafter Flame Lunastone | – |
| Weapon #2 | Twisted Fate Blade +5 (stat bonus +66.3 %)rolled: Max HP, Fire DEF | Hereafter Flame Lunastone | – |
| Helmet | Owl Knights' Helmet +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Armor | Grisly Predator's Armor +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Gloves | Owl Knights' Gauntlets +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Reckless Vanguard Lunastone III | – |
| Shoes | Grisly Predator's Greaves +3 (stat bonus +29.4 %) | Howling Slayer Lunastone II | – |
| Necklace | Hereafter Constellations Necklacerolled: Physical DEF | Diamond Hereafter Dice | – |
| Earrings | Hereafter Constellations Earringsrolled: Physical PEN | Astron Hereafter Dice | – |
| Ring | Hereafter Constellations Ringrolled: Magic DEF | Diamond Hereafter Dice | – |
| Bracelet | Hereafter Constellations Braceletrolled: Physical Crit Damage Increase | Gylden Hereafter Dice | – |
Values with Fallen Margrave in hand · Random stats as the possible range (minimum–maximum) of all selected pieces and stones.
Tools, glider & backpack
| Slot | Name |
|---|---|
| Hunting Knife | Expert Hunting Knife |
| Logging Axe | Expert Logging Axe |
| Pickaxe | Expert Pickaxe |
| Sickle | Expert Harvesting Sickle |
| Glider | Flugel's Refined Glider |
| Bag | Apothecary's Bluesalt Rucksack |
Utility bag & quick slots
- Utility bag · 1Lifeflow Potion
- Utility bag · 2Reinforced SP Potion
- Utility bag · 3Reinforced Frost Shard
- Utility bag · 4Reinforced Steel Javelin
- Quick slots · 3Diamond Shores Map
- Quick slots · 4Gylden Ruins Map
- Quick slots · 1Flugel's Refined Glider
- Quick slots · 2Bay Horse Certificate
Professions & mount
| Professions | Level | Profession bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| Butchering | 3 · Journeyman | -20% SP Cost · +20% Proficiency EXP |
| Exploration | 5 · Master | Detection Distance +50m · -30% Swim SP Cost · Detection Distance +50m · +10% Monster EXP |
| Gathering | 3 · Journeyman | -20% SP Cost · +20% Proficiency EXP |
| Mining | 3 · Journeyman | -20% SP Cost · +20% Proficiency EXP |
Mount: Bay Horse Certificate · Walk 3.25 · Run 9.0 · Sprint 14.75 m/s
Longsword · 44 Trait Points
Longsword - Whirlwind Slash
Whirlwind Slash
1 Trait PointActive skill
During Foresight, strikes the enemy from the side.
Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. Repeats in the opposite direction during Foresight. - Swift Flurry
Swift Flurry
1 Trait PointActive skill
After Diagonal Slash, dashes forward and strikes twice.
Grants Foresight on critical hit. - Heavy Kick
Heavy Kick
1 Trait PointActive skill
Kicks the enemy and inflicts Knockback, increasing their Stun gauge. Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking.
(12 second cooldown) - Twin Slash
Twin Slash
1 Trait PointActive skill
Combos from Charge.
Breaks the enemy's guard, dealing damage and inflicting Knockback. Grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. - Annihilating Slash2
Annihilating Slash
2 Trait PointsActive skill
After consecutive Whirlwind Slash, consumes Foresight to unleash an area attack that increases enemy Bleed gauge.
- Slaughter
Slaughter
1 Trait PointActive skill
Striking a downed enemy grants 3 Sharpwake stacks. Deals increased damage to enemies below 30% HP. (30 second cooldown)
Resets the cooldown on kill. - Ultimate Slash2
Ultimate Slash
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Quick Slash can be used up to 2 additional times.
Each additional attack deals increased damage at the cost of SP. - Bloodstorm3
Bloodstorm
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Closing Slash.
Grants Stagger Immunity. Deals damage within the targeted area, inflicting Knockback and increasing enemy Bleed gauge. Consumes HP instead of SP. - Bladeburst3
Bladeburst
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Performs a series of stationary attacks, dealing damage to nearby enemies and inflicting Stagger.
Becomes immune to damage and Stagger while performing Bladeburst.
(60 second cooldown) - Pursuit - Root
Pursuit - Root
1 Trait PointPassive
Pursuit inflicts Root for 3 seconds.
- Lifeflame
Lifeflame
1 Trait PointPassive
Closing Slash restores HP based on damage dealt.
- Sharpwake
Sharpwake
1 Trait PointPassive
On Parry, grants Sharpwake for 20 seconds.
Stacks up to 3 times, increasing Physical Crit and damage. - Closing Slash Combo
Closing Slash Combo
1 Trait PointPassive
Closing Slash becomes briefly available when Counterattack hits.
- Bloodstorm Mastery
Bloodstorm Mastery
1 Trait PointPassive
Bloodstorm consumes less HP.
- Breakthrough2
Breakthrough
2 Trait PointsPassive
Twin Slash consumes all Sharpwake stacks to trigger an additional attack.
The additional attack deals increased damage for each stack consumed. - Bloodstorm Mastery II2
Bloodstorm Mastery II
2 Trait PointsPassive
Bloodstorm deals additional damage while HP is 50% or higher.
- Swift Flurry Mastery2
Swift Flurry Mastery
2 Trait PointsPassive
Swift Flurry evades incoming attacks for 1 second.
- Whirlwind Slash - Lightning Speed2
Whirlwind Slash - Lightning Speed
2 Trait PointsPassive
Even without Foresight, Horizontal Slash activates Whirlwind Slash once. (3 second cooldown)
- Frenzy2
Frenzy
2 Trait PointsPassive
Heavy Kick combos into Bloodstorm. Does not consume HP.
- Resurgence2
Resurgence
2 Trait PointsPassive
Lifeflame's healing increases while HP is 50% or lower.
- Ultimate Slash II2
Ultimate Slash II
2 Trait PointsPassive
A critical hit with Quick Slash triggers an additional attack.
- Bloodthirst2
Bloodthirst
2 Trait PointsPassive
Reduces Bloodforge duration to 10 seconds, but stacks up to 2 times. HP recovery increases with each stack.
- Perfect Foresight3
Perfect Foresight
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Grants Sharpwake when Longsword Thrust, Quick Slash, or Cleave Down lands as a critical hit.
- Bloodforge3
Bloodforge
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Bloodstorm grants Bloodforge for 15 seconds.
While active, skills restore HP based on damage dealt. Bloodforge is removed immediately upon weapon swap. - Physical Amplification +25
Physical Amplification +25
1 Trait PointStats
- Wind ATK +20
Wind ATK +20
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladeburst | 105 SP | 60.0 s | 0–4.6 m | 3 | 552.9 % | 460.5 % | 3.3 s | Sway |
| Bloodstorm | 150 HP | – | 0–25 m | 1 | 408.6 % | 340.3 % | 1.7 s | Knockback, Lifesteal +100 |
| Frenzy | – | – | 0–25 m | 1 | 408.6 % | 340.3 % | 1.7 s | Knockback, Lifesteal +100 |
| Heavy Kick | 85 SP | 12.0 s | 0–15 m | 1 | 250.0 % | 50.0 % | 1.4 s | Knockback, Damage Taken Reduction +30 % |
| Slaughter | – | 30.0 s | 0–12 m | 2 | 300.0 % | 100.0 % | 2.7 s | – |
| Swift Flurry | 40 SP | – | 0–15 m | 4 | 381.2 % | 317.6 % | 2.3 s | Sway |
| Twin Slash | 75 SP | – | 0–4.6 m | 2 | 234.6 % | 195.4 % | 2.4 s | Knockback |
| Ultimate Slash | 65 SP | – | 0–10 m | 2 | 316.0 % | 263.2 % | 1.8 s | Sway |
| Whirlwind Slash | 30 SP | 2.0 s | 0–15 m | 6 | 528.0 % | 439.8 % | 1.5 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +30 %, Physical Amplification +25 |
| Whirlwind Slash | 30 SP | 2.0 s | 0–15 m | 6 | 528.0 % | 439.8 % | 1.4 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +30 %, Physical Amplification +25 |
| Whirlwind Slash - Lightning Speed | 50 SP | 3.0 s | 0–15 m | 6 | 528.0 % | 439.8 % | 1.5 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +30 %, Physical Amplification +25 |
| Whirlwind Slash - Lightning Speed | 50 SP | 3.0 s | 0–15 m | 6 | 528.0 % | 439.8 % | 1.4 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +30 %, Physical Amplification +25 |
Greatsword · 56 Trait Points
Greatsword - Sweeping Slash
Sweeping Slash
1 Trait PointActive skill
Performs a 2-hit combo after Chain Slash. Delivers a swift, wide-ranging attack.
Grants a shield for 5 seconds if no shield granted by Brace is active. - Pommel Strike
Pommel Strike
1 Trait PointActive skill
On hit, grants a shield for 15 seconds. Shield strength scales with Max HP.
This effect does not trigger if you already have a shield from Pommel Strike. - Demolishing Strike
Demolishing Strike
1 Trait PointActive skill
Gaining a shield through a greatsword skill allows the use of Demolishing Strike.
Blocks an enemy attack with Blade Guard, then counterattacks to deal damage and inflict Stagger. Reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity while attacking. - Swift Cut2
Swift Cut
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Demolishing Strike.
Performs a swift strike that increases enemy Exhaust gauge. - Rain Cleave2
Rain Cleave
2 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Cross Slash.
Breaks guard and inflicts Knockdown on hit. Increases damage while shielded. - Fatal Cleave3
Fatal Cleave
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Uses Fatal Cleave after Demolishing Strike.
Removes all shields, but reduces damage taken and grants Stagger Immunity. - Turning Strike3
Turning Strike
3 Trait PointsActive skill
After Sunder, strikes back, dealing damage and inflicting Knockback.
Briefly blocks incoming attacks while active. Successfully blocking an attack increases your damage for 6 seconds.
Guard stance breaks when receiving a Fatal Attack. Combos into Sweeping Slash with [Right Mouse Button]. - Cross Slash3
Cross Slash
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Combos from Arc Slash
Deals increased damage while shielded. If protected by a shield granted through a greatsword skill, can combo into Demolishing Strike with [Left Mouse Button]. - Vengeful Rush3
Vengeful Rush
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Vengeful Rush becomes available after Fatal Cleave while HP is 50% or lower. Reduces damage taken for 30 seconds upon use. Charges toward an enemy and deals damage in a wide area, inflicting Knockdown. Grants Immortal and Stagger Immunity during the attack.
(30 second cooldown) - Unbridled Might
Unbridled Might
1 Trait PointPassive
Arc Slash, Chain Slash, and Sunder grants Resolve on hit (2 stacks if charged).
Unbridled MightThis effect triggers once per skill. - Retaliate
Retaliate
1 Trait PointPassive
If Pommel Strike hits right after a successful Blade Guard, the gained shield's strength increases, and its duration extends to 30 seconds.
This effect does not apply if a shield granted by Pommel Strike is already active. - Frozen Veins
Frozen Veins
1 Trait PointPassive
When Unbridled Might is triggered by Arc Slash or Chain Slash, increases damage and enemy Freeze gauge.
- Frozen Veins II
Frozen Veins II
1 Trait PointPassive
When Unbridled Might is triggered by Arc Slash or Chain Slash, it deals an additional hit.
- Demolishing Strike - Expert2
Demolishing Strike - Expert
2 Trait PointsPassive
Demolishing Strike no longer costs SP.
- Iron Balance
Iron Balance
1 Trait PointPassive
Resolve can be stacked if Vertical Slash, Rising Slash, or Final Cleave lands successfully.
- Greatsword Mastery2
Greatsword Mastery
2 Trait PointsPassive
Increases the attack speed of Arc Slash and Chain Slash.
- Heavyweight Upgrade
Heavyweight Upgrade
1 Trait PointPassive
Increases the strength of a shield granted by Brace.
- Chain Slash Combo
Chain Slash Combo
1 Trait PointPassive
After Colossal Thrust, uses [Left Mouse Button] to combo into Chain Slash.
- Swift Cut - Freeze2
Swift Cut - Freeze
2 Trait PointsPassive
Swift Cut increases enemy Freeze gauge.
- Carve Up2
Carve Up
2 Trait PointsPassive
Vertical Slash triggers an additional hit.
The additional hit does not inflict Stagger. Grants Resolve on hit if Unbridled Might has not been triggered. - Crisis Response2
Crisis Response
2 Trait PointsPassive
While HP is 50% or lower, increases the shield strength gained from Retaliate.
- Clean Cut2
Clean Cut
2 Trait PointsPassive
When fully charged, Vertical Slash, Rising Slash, and Final Cleave deal increased damage to Frozen enemies.
- Fortified Shields
Fortified Shields
1 Trait PointPassive
Increases the strength of all shields.
- Momentum Lock2
Momentum Lock
2 Trait PointsPassive
When Unbridled Might triggers, only 3 Resolve stacks are consumed instead of all stacks.
- Cleaving Art2
Cleaving Art
2 Trait PointsPassive
Fatal Cleave consumes HP to deal more damage.
Gains Immortal and Stagger Immunity during the attack. - Frosted Gleam3
Frosted Gleam
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Sweeping Slash increases the enemy Freeze gauge.
Briefly enablesFinal Cleave when Sweeping Slash inflicts Freeze or hits a Frozen target. - Brawl3
Brawl
3 Trait PointsActive skill
Colossal Thrust and Leaping Strike grant 1 Resolve stack on hit.
Sunder grants 2 Resolve stacks, and 4 stacks when fully charged. - Rampage3
Rampage
3 Trait PointsActive skill
When Unbridled Might triggers on Final Cleave, unleashes an additional fully charged Final Cleave at no SP cost.
- Frostfang3
Frostfang
3 Trait PointsActive skill
When fully charged, Rising Slash triggers an additional long-range attack that increases enemy Freeze gauge.
Grants 5 Resolve stacks when the attack triggers Freeze or hits a Frozen target. - Physical PEN +12
Physical PEN +12
1 Trait PointStats
| Skill | Cost | Cooldown | Range | Hits | Phys. | Mag. | Duration | Reaction & effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Slash | 75 SP | – | 0–10 m | 7 | 472.6 % | 337.6 % | 3.1 s | Knockback, Sway |
| Fatal Cleave | 80 SP | – | 0–10 m | 8 | 1.276.0 % | 912.0 % | 3.1 s | Sway, Damage Taken Reduction +30 % |
| Pommel Strike | 25 SP | – | 0–5 m | 4 | 222.4 % | 158.8 % | 1.9 s | Sway |
| Rain Cleave | 85 SP | – | 0–10 m | 3 | 413.7 % | 295.5 % | 3.1 s | Knock Down |
| Rampage | – | – | 0–10 m | 5 | 2.423.0 % | 1.731.0 % | 3.6 s | Knock Down, Stagger Trigger +40, Damage Dealt Increase +30 % |
| Sweeping Slash | 30 SP | – | 0–10 m | 2 | 220.4 % | 157.4 % | 2.0 s | Sway |
| Swift Cut | 35 SP | – | 0–10 m | 3 | 271.0 % | 193.7 % | 2.5 s | Sway, Exhaust Trigger +100 |
| Turning Strike | 60 SP | – | 0–10 m | 4 | 494.0 % | 352.8 % | 3.0 s | Knockback |
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