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The video provides an in-depth guide on creating and optimizing a piercing Paladin build in a game, focusing on using Lea's sword, a light great sword from a DLC that emphasizes dexterity. The build seeks to maximize damage through dexterity, with support from strength and faith due to the sword's holy damage component. Key elements include the Needle Piercer weapon skill, notable for its high FP cost and reliance on precise timing for chaining attacks effectively.
The video emphasizes versatility in various combat scenarios, including boss fights like those against Rolana, the Divine Beast, and Commander Gas. The speaker highlights the importance of stamina management, using talismans like the Green Turtle Talisman for stamina recovery, and discusses strategic equipment such as the Golden Order Sacred Seal and Leah's Armor to enhance dash attack damage.
Detailed strategies include the use of different talismans, such as the Blue Dancer Charm, Blade of Mercy, and Ritual Sword Talisman, to boost attack power and critical strike damage. Another critical component is the Wondrous Physique with the Deflecting Hard Tier for blocking effectiveness and attack boosts during enemy attack animations.
The build also emphasizes block counter strategies with the inclusion of the Curved Sword Talisman and the deflect tier for increased damage from block counters. Stacking blocks enhances the player's ability to deal damage and stand against tougher enemies, maintaining high vigor and dexterity stats to manage chip damage.
In the final part of the video, the presenter recommends optimal stats for the build, including high vigor (60), dexterity (80), mind (34), endurance (30), and faith (25), alongside suggestions for runes such as Rons and Millennia’s rune. The build is designed to be highly enjoyable and stylish, engaging viewers for further interaction and tips.
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In this part of the video, the presenter showcases a piercing Paladin build featuring Lea’s sword, a light great sword introduced in the DLC, and associated armor. The build emphasizes dexterity for maximizing damage, with some benefits from strength and faith, as the sword also inflicts a smaller portion of holy damage. The sword’s skill, needle piercer, primarily deals physical piercing damage, benefiting from the spear talisman when hitting enemies in their attack animations, but isn’t boosted by Shard of Alexander, which may be patched in the future. Key actions involve timing and chaining attacks to build power. The presenter also notes the skill’s high FP cost and the importance of maintaining optimal distance for effective use.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is mainly on optimizing the use of the Needle Piercer weapon skill in various boss fights where enemies keep their distance before charging. The Needle Piercer can be particularly effective against bosses like Rolana, the Divine Beast, and Commander Gas. The Blue Dancer Charm is recommended to increase Needle Piercer’s damage, especially when using a lightweight build. However, it’s suggested that other transformations like Rock Heart or Priestess Heart may offer better optimization for light equip loads.
The speaker also describes their equipment setup, including the use of the Golden Order Sacred Seal for casting specific spells, and the benefits of Leah’s Armor for increasing dash attack damage. The build is designed to maintain 51 Poise for resilience in fights. Talisman options are discussed, highlighting the Green Turtle Talisman for stamina recovery and various setups depending on the encounter. The emphasis is on a balanced and versatile build that accommodates rapid attacks, block countering, and maintaining sufficient stamina.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various strategies and builds for a weapon that scales predominantly with dexterity and benefits from attack power with successive hits. They explain the benefits and situational uses of several talismans, including the Blade of Mercy for increased critical strike attack power, the Crusade for easier activation in non-boss fights, and the Curved Sword Talisman for enhanced block counter damage. The Ritual Sword Talisman and the Lacerating Cross Tree Talisman are also highlighted for their ability to boost different types of attacks. Additionally, the Spear Talisman is mentioned for increasing the damage of needle piercer and thrusting attacks during enemy attack animations.
The speaker then transitions to discussing the Wondrous Physique, emphasizing the importance of stamina recovery for this build. They highlight the Deflecting Hard Tier, a crucial new addition that negates physical damage and greatly reduces elemental damage if blocking is timed perfectly. This tier allows the player to block effectively with their weapon, similar to using a shield, while also boosting block counter damage. The overall strategy revolves around maximizing damage output through tactical use of these items and maintaining high stamina for continuous block counters and rapid attacks.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the effectiveness and strategic advantages of using a block counter build with a focus on deflecting. By stacking blocks, the player can deal significantly higher damage. The curve sword ton is included to enhance damage and provide stance damage from block counters, enabling the player to stand toe-to-toe with tougher bosses and enemies. The speaker highlights the usefulness of the deflect tier, recommending it for new shield types like piercing and thrusting shields due to higher guard boosts. They emphasize the stylish and enjoyable gameplay offered by this build, capable of transitioning smoothly from block counters to combos.
Additionally, the deflect tier’s five-minute duration makes it practical for extended gameplay sessions, especially in known areas or boss fights. However, certain bosses, like Mesmer and Divine Beast, may require swapping the deflect tier for something like the winged crystal tier to facilitate light rolling. Finally, the speaker shares the recommended attributes for the build, including high vigor and dexterity, to withstand chip damage from occasional deflect errors.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on optimizing character stats and gear for a piercing Paladin build. The speaker recommends increasing Vigor to 60 and Mind to 34 for better performance in battles, particularly considering the high FP cost of the Needle Piercer skill. They suggest maintaining Endurance at around 30, with potential increases for better stamina management. For Strength, a minimum of 11 is needed, while Dexterity should be prioritized, aiming for around 80 to enhance weapon scaling and skill effectiveness. The build also requires 19 Faith, recommended to be increased to 25 for beneficial buffs. Great rune recommendations include Rons for its comprehensive benefits, though Millennia’s rune is also mentioned as a potential alternative. The build is described as advanced yet highly enjoyable and stylish, similar to a Mesmer Fire Knight build. Viewer interaction through comments is encouraged for additional tips and questions.