Don't worry about making mistakes in your build! You can reset your Skill Tree at any time by speaking to the Blind Oracle in the Hernand Market. It costs 500 Gold the first time, but the price doubles with each consecutive reset.
1. The Axiom Force Branches
Kliff earns Skill Points (SP) by leveling up, clearing Abyss Rifts, and finding hidden Meditation Shrines scattered across Pywel.
| Branch | Focus | Core Mechanic | Ultimate Skill (Level 30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercenary (Red) | Physical Damage, Combos. | Generates Fury on hit. | Executioner's Trance: Heavy attacks cannot be interrupted and heal for 10% damage dealt. |
| Survivor (Green) | Stamina Regen, Stealth, Traps. | Enhances Dodge and Movement. | Greymane Leader: Tactical Commands cost no stamina, and allies gain +30% attack speed. |
| Abyss (Purple) | Elemental Magic, CC, Telekinesis. | Uses Axiom Gauge instead of Stamina. | Void Singularity: Create a massive black hole that pulls in enemies and detonates. |
2. Top 10 Endgame Builds
From silent assassins to battlefield commanders, here are the most powerful archetypes in Pywel. Each build includes the optimal skill rotation.
Eliminate high-value targets before the fight begins. Focuses on insane burst damage from behind.
- Weapon: Corsair's Cutlass
- Armor: Assassin of Pailune
- Core Skills: Silent Step, Shadow Strike, Abyss Cloak.
Combat Rotation: Activate Abyss Cloak ➔ Sneak behind strongest enemy ➔ Shadow Strike (Guaranteed Crit) ➔ Smoke Bomb to drop aggro.
Stand your ground, trade hits, and never die.
- Weapon: The King's Justice (Greatsword)
- Armor: Greymane Commander Set
- Core Skills: Executioner's Trance, Iron Lungs, Axiom Shield.
Combat Rotation: Cast Axiom Shield ➔ Wade into enemies ➔ Charge Heavy Smash (Uninterruptible via Trance) ➔ Heal from the massive AoE damage.
Control the battlefield keeping enemies at a distance.
- Weapon: Blade of the Origin
- Armor: Scholar of the Void Set
- Core Skills: Void Singularity, Telekinetic Throw, Elemental Imbue.
Combat Rotation: Cast Void Singularity to group enemies ➔ Use Telekinetic Throw on explosive barrels into the singularity ➔ Detonate.
Dominate from afar with infinite explosive damage.
- Weapon: Explosive Longbow
- Armor: Scorchflame Armor Set
- Core Skills: Infinite Arrows, Explosive Arrows, Evasive Roll.
Ditch the shield for pure aggressive melee.
- Weapon: Dual Chillfallen Swords
- Armor: Frostcursed Plate Set
- Core Skills: Dual Wielding Mastery, Wind Slash, Turning Slash.
Use brutal wrestling moves and sheer physical strength.
- Weapon: Mercenary Spiked Gauntlets
- Armor: Brawler's Leather Wraps
- Core Skills: Suplex, Disarm, Axiom Shockwave.
Combine fast sword strikes with elemental enchantments.
- Weapon: Stormcaller Longsword
- Armor: Tempest Battleplate
- Core Skills: Lightning Dash, Elemental Infusion, Arcane Parry.
Use the environment, bombs, and traps to win without swinging a sword.
- Weapon: Acid-Laced Blade
- Armor: Alchemist's Trench Coat
- Core Skills: Crafting Mastery, Toxic Cloud, Decoy.
Let your mercenary squad do the heavy lifting.
- Weapon: Commander's Broadsword
- Armor: Greymane Tactician Set
- Core Skills: Rallying Cry, Squad Formations, Greymane Leader.
An impenetrable fortress built on perfect parries.
- Weapon: Vanguard Mace & Tower Shield
- Armor: Fortress Plate
- Core Skills: Perfect Block, Shield Bash, Retaliation.
3. Skill Synergies
Combining skills from different branches creates devastating hidden effects.
Shatterstorm (Ice + Heavy)
Freeze an enemy with Frost Imbue, then hit them with Executioner's Trance. They instantly shatter, dealing 300% physical damage in an AoE.
Phantom Grapple (Axiom + Stealth)
Use Axiom Pull while invisible from Abyss Cloak. You will instantly teleport behind the pulled enemy for a free lethal execution.
Volatile Command (Fire + Mercenaries)
Cast Toxic Cloud, then use Rallying Cry. Your archer companions will fire flaming arrows, instantly igniting the cloud into a massive explosion.
4. Interactive Build Planner
Test your own equipment combinations to see how they affect Kliff's overall combat stats.
Total Stats
5. Best Early-Game Skills to Unlock
Spend your first 5 Skill Points on these to make Chapters 1 to 3 a breeze:
Perfect Dodge (SP: 1)
Tree: Survivor. Upgrades your standard roll. Dodging at the last possible second slows down time for 2 seconds.
Axiom Pull (SP: 2)
Tree: Abyss. Allows you to rip shields out of enemies' hands. Essential for fighting Heavy Infantry.
Merciless Finish (SP: 2)
Tree: Mercenary. Cinematic execution on stunned enemies that restores 15% of your health.
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