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Pure Dexterity

Mercenary -- SL 120

PvE Rating

PvP Rating

Soul Level

120

Starting Class

Mercenary

Description

A fast-paced dexterity build focused on rapid attacks and high DPS. Sellsword Twinblades with Sharp infusion are the highest DPS melee setup.

Playstyle

Use L1 combos with Sellsword Twinblades for insane damage. Buff with Lightning Blade or resins. Dodge aggressively and maintain pressure.

Strengths

  • +Highest sustained DPS of any melee build.
  • +Fast attack speed lets you punish small openings.
  • +Sellsword Twinblades melt bosses with buffs.

Weaknesses

  • -Low poise -- cannot trade hits with heavy weapons.
  • -Relies on buffs for maximum damage output.
  • -Light armor means less survivability.

Stats (SL 120)

VIG

40

ATT

10

END

35

VIT

15

STR

12

DEX

60

INT

10

FTH

8

LCK

9

Weapons

Sharp Sellsword TwinbladesSharp UchigatanaSharp Astora Greatsword

Armor

Fallen Knight SetBlack Hand Set

Rings

Ring of Favor +3Prisoner's ChainPontiff's Right EyeChloranthy Ring +3

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Sharp Sellsword Twinblades L1 combo is the highest DPS melee setup.
  • 2Buff with Lightning Blade or Gold Pine Resin for boss fights.
  • 3Pontiff's Right Eye rewards consecutive hits with damage boost.
  • 4Use Astora Greatsword for longer-range engagements.