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.