Throne and Liberty: Sword and Shield with Great Sword Build

Hey everyone! In today’s guide, we’ll delve into one of the most powerful builds in Throne and Liberty—a combination of sword and shield with a great sword. This setup is designed to make you tanky while delivering incredible damage output, perfect for tackling challenging bosses and group content. Let’s break down the essentials of this build.

Overview of the Build

This build is all about maximizing your damage absorption while increasing your party's damage output. As a tank, you can redirect 70% of your teammates' damage taken to yourself. With specific skills and passives, you'll significantly reduce cooldowns, making you a formidable melee fighter who excels in both tanking and DPS roles. As for the Throne and Liberty Lucent needed for the build, it is recommended that players buy them on MMOEXP, which is a more cost-effective channel!

Skills and Upgrades

Active Skills

· Defensive: Shield Survival Technique

· Offensive: Gaia Crash, Shield Strike, Valiant Brawl, Guillotine Blade, Venn’s Courage, Blood Devotion, Provoking Roar, Counter Barrier, Chain Hook, Stalwart Bastion, Wheel Breaker

Skill Upgrade Priorities

Focus on upgrading:

· Active Skills: Shield Strike, Shield Survival Technique, Venn’s Courage, Counter Barrier, Stalwart Bastion.

· Passive Skills: Robust Constitution, Resilient Mind, Aegis Shield, Vital Force, Indomitable Armor.

Always upgrade skills to blue first, then to purple.

Specializations

· Gaia Crash: Increase attack speed and critical hit chance.

· Valiant Brawl: Enhance damage and aggro.

· Blood Devotion: Increase damage transfer and healing.

Gear Recommendations

You can farm all these items yourself. Here’s what you should aim for:

· Carnik Nether Blade: Max health, hit chance, heavy attack chance (from Death's Abyss Dungeon).

· Duke Magnus Provoking War Blade: Similar traits (from Butcher’s Canyon).

· Gloom Guard Armor: Provides max health and cooldown speed, obtainable from various dungeons.

Gear Upgrades

Upgrade your gear from gray to purple as you progress. Focus on traits that enhance damage and survivability.

Stats

For the endgame build, aim for:

· 70 Strength

· 30 Dexterity

· 30 Perception

Prioritize strength and dexterity for maximum damage and survivability.

Guardian Selection

Choose between:

· Lady N. Kamaria: Excellent for survival in tough dungeons.

· Shade Revenant Steno: Best for maximizing DPS.

Skill Rotations

1. Opening Rotation:

1. Activate Venn’s Courage, then use:

· Piercing Strike, Devoted Sanctuary, Provoking Roar, Wheel Breaker, Gaia Crash, Guillotine Blade, Piercing Strike, and finish with Cruel Smite.

2. Single Target Burst:

· Start with: Gaia Crash, Guillotine Blade, Piercing Strike, and finish with Cruel Smite.

3. Defensive Rotation:

· Use Provoking Roar followed by Wheel Breaker for maximum buffs.

Conclusion

With an excellent build, this sword and shield are the ultimate tank and DPS combo in Throne and Liberty. By focusing on the right skills, gear, and rotation, you'll be a great asset to any team. Finally, to truly enhance your Throne and Liberty experience, consider buying cheap TL Lucent from MMOexp. This valuable resource can help you unlock powerful upgrades and gear that will elevate your build to new heights. Happy gaming, and see you in the world of Throne and Liberty!