Tier S DPS Build
Dual Blades Berserker Build – Tier S High DPS Guide
The Dual Blades Berserker build focuses on relentless aggression, insane attack speed, and lifesteal-fueled sustain. When Berserk Mode is active and you play on the edge, this setup can outdamage almost any other build—as long as your fundamentals keep you alive.
Tier
S
Difficulty
Intermediate
Primary
Infernal Twinblades
Secondary
Stormbreaker Spear
Build Overview
Role & Playstyle
- Role: Pure DPS
- Best For: aggressive players, speedrunners, burst windows
- Playstyle: in-your-face melee, constant pressure, minimal downtime
Core Strengths
- Highest attack speed archetype.
- Berserk Mode grants lifesteal + stamina regen.
- Explosive burst damage and posture break potential.
- Strong in solo and co-op content alike.
Core Weaknesses
- Must stay close—high risk.
- Feels fragile when Berserk is down.
- Stamina management is critical.
- Requires strong dodging/parrying fundamentals.
Weapons
Primary & Secondary Loadout
Primary – Infernal Twinblades (5★)
- ~295 Attack, extreme attack speed.
- Best-in-slot damage scaling for Berserk Mode.
- Fast-hit lifesteal synergy.
Berserk Mode – Special Mechanic
- Activation: heavy attack with Infernal Twinblades.
- Effects: +30% attack speed, 5% lifesteal, stamina regen.
- Duration: 45s · Cooldown: 60s.
Obtained via late-game boss drops, master crafting, or epic quest chains.
Alternatives: Stormveil Dual Blades (early), Crimson Twin Blades (midgame).
Secondary – Stormbreaker Spear (3★)
- ~235 Attack, medium reach.
- Safer mid-range option during Berserk downtime.
- Strong stagger damage to set up dual blade bursts.
- Use spear to stay productive through cooldowns.
Gear & Stats
Recommended Sets & Priorities
Swift Gale Set (4-piece)
- 2pc: +1 Max Physical Attack.
- 4pc: +10% damage to airborne heavy attacks + knock-down (10s CD).
- Synergy: boosts aggressive launchers/juggles.
- Farm: Verdant Wilds elites, General’s Shrine, wind essences.
Bloodthirst Set (4-piece)
- 2pc: +2% lifesteal.
- 4pc: +15% attack speed for 5s after a kill.
- Great for mob content and farming loops.
- Slightly weaker than Swift Gale in long boss fights but extremely smooth elsewhere.
Stat Priority
- Primary: Attack, Critical Rate (30–40%), Critical Damage (150–200%), Attack Speed, Lifesteal.
- Secondary: enough HP to avoid one-shots, sprinkle of damage reduction/resistances.
Rotations
Combat Flow & Rotations
Standard DPS (Berserk Active)
- Heavy Attack to trigger Berserk.
- Whirlwind Strike to engage.
- Light Attack chain (5–7 hits).
- Blood Frenzy for bleed/DoT.
- Repeat Light chains and reuse Whirlwind on cooldown.
Swap to spear immediately when Berserk ends.
Cooldown Phase (Berserk Down)
- Swap to Stormbreaker Spear.
- Use Thunder Thrust for safe poke.
- Impaling Strike during clear openings.
- Play defensively—dodge/parry, wait for Berserk.
Boss Phases
- Opening: hold Berserk until first vulnerability.
- Burst Windows: use Berserk only during stagger/exposed phases.
- Sustain: lifesteal through chip damage, swap to spear when unsafe.
Advanced Tech
Advanced Techniques
1. Berserk Timing Optimization
- Track boss patterns; trigger Berserk during long vulnerability windows.
- Avoid activating before invulnerability phases.
- Plan casts around DPS checks and transitions.
2. Animation Canceling
- Light → Dodge → Light to remove end lag.
- Whirlwind → Weapon Swap → spear skill for instant follow-ups.
- Blood Frenzy → Light chain for sustained DPS.
- Master cancels for an extra 10–20% effective DPS.
3. Lifesteal Maximization
- More hits = more healing; favor light chains.
- During Berserk, staying in melee often heals more than backing off.
- Keep contact—don’t waste Berserk uptime chasing repositioning.
4. Stamina Management
- Berserk regenerates stamina but not infinitely.
- Keep at least 20% stamina for emergency dodges.
- Avoid panic rolling—each wasted dodge is lost DPS.
Pitfalls
Common Mistakes
- Bad Berserk timing: wasting the cooldown before the boss is vulnerable.
- Over-extension: chasing during Berserk downtime and dying out of range.
- No defense investment: zero HP/DR makes every mistake lethal.
- Panic rolling: drains stamina and ruins DPS.
- Ignoring the spear: staying on Dual Blades during cooldown wastes time.
- Stamina exhaustion: hitting 0 stamina means no dodge/parry—death follows.
Tips
Tips & Tricks
- Master parries and refined dodge timing for point-blank survival.
- Study boss patterns—knowledge equals safer Berserk uptime.
- Carry emergency heals but rely on lifesteal first.
- Use terrain to limit how many enemies can surround you.
- Track cooldowns mentally; plan transitions proactively.
- Disengage intentionally rather than dying with Berserk on cooldown.
Conclusion
Controlled chaos done right
The Dual Blades Berserker build is pure controlled chaos: ultra-fast attacks, lifesteal sustain, and massive damage during Berserk Mode. Master Berserk timing, perfect your animation cancels, and trust your lifesteal. You’ll die plenty while learning, but once it clicks you’ll melt bosses, top damage charts, and feel unstoppable every time your blades ignite.