This build is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
The Forceful Burden uses a combination of powerful Hammer attacks whilst using the Assassin's subtle Shadow Arts attribute to snare and weaken the target.
Attributes and Skills
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Attribute Rank |
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Hammer Mastery | 12 + 1 + 1 |
Strength | 10 + 1 |
Shadow Arts | 8 |
- Signet of Malice may be replaced by Healing Signet, however, you will have to take off some Strength and put it into Tactics.
- It may also be replaced with a skill like Rush or Enraging Charge to cancel frenzy.
Equipment
- Survivor Insignias with one Stonefist Insignia. The Correct runes, Superior Absorption and Superior Vigor.
- A Zealous Hammer witht he "I have the power!" Inscription and a perfect Fortitude mod.
Usage
- Only use Frenzy during your spike or if you are not under heavy fire.
- Charge your adrenaline on a target (preferably squishie).
- When your adrenaline is charged, pick a target.
- The skill combo should be Shadowy Burden->Frenzy->Forceful Blow->Heavy Blow->Crushing Blow->Protector's Strike.
- After your chain use Signet of Malice to purge yourself of conditions/
- After your target is killed (if you do it right they should be dead) hack away at another target to regain energy and adrenaline.
- Rinse and Repeat.
Counters
- Blinding before you get off your chain.
- E-denial; this is a very energy-heavy build.
- Adrenaline Denial.
- Reckless use of Frenzy.
See Also
- [Build:_W/any_Rage_of_the_Mokele]
- [Build:_W/any_Fierce_Hammer]