Stygius
Stygian Blade
sword -- easy difficulty
PvE Rating
4/5 Strong
Playstyle
Close-range melee with fast attack combos. Dash-strike is the bread and butter. Great for beginners.
Special Attack
Nova Smash: Wide AoE slam attack.
Best Synergies
Athena DashAres AttackArtemis Critical
Strengths
- +Beginner-friendly with simple combos
- +Arthur aspect is one of the tankiest setups in the game
- +Strong dash-strike covers ground quickly
- +Nova Smash has excellent AoE for room clears
Weaknesses
- -Lower DPS ceiling than fists or rail
- -Basic aspects feel underwhelming late-game
- -Slow third-hit combo can leave you vulnerable
- -Limited range forces close combat
Tips & Strategy
- 1Dash-strike is your fastest and safest damage option -- spam it.
- 2Poseidon aspect enables powerful Cast builds by dislodging bloodstones.
- 3Arthur aspect Hallowed Ground reduces all damage taken inside the aura by 40%.
- 4The third hit in the basic combo deals double damage -- commit to full combos when safe.
Aspects
Aspect of Zagreus
+15% attack speed per level.
Aspect of Nemesis
Next 3 attacks deal +30% critical damage after Special.
Aspect of Poseidon
Special dislodges Cast ammo from enemies.
Aspect of Arthur
Transforms into Hallowed Ground holy sword with slower, heavier attacks and a damage-reducing aura.
Description
The first Infernal Arm unlocked. A balanced sword offering fast combos and a powerful AoE special.