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Smash

Stance

PvE Rating

★★★★★

5/5

Type

Stance

Overview

A heavy overhead stance focused on powerful downward strikes. Deals massive single-hit damage with wide sweeps. Best for staggering enemies and breaking posture with raw force.

Strengths

  • +Highest single-hit damage of all stances
  • +Excellent stagger and posture-break potential
  • +Wide sweeps hit multiple enemies at once
  • +Focus ability deals devastating burst damage

Weaknesses

  • -Slowest swing speed leaves you vulnerable
  • -Poor for sustained DPS against mobile targets
  • -Heavy attack commitment can be punished by fast bosses

Pro Tips

  • 1Charge heavy attacks fully for maximum stagger — most enemies flinch.
  • 2The Focus ability (Resolute Strike) can one-shot elite mobs.
  • 3Slow swing speed; commit only during safe windows.
  • 4Best opener stance — stagger first, then switch for combos.