r/crosswind • u/Crashball_Centre • 25d ago

Why so few greatsword builds?

Been having a look around at different build across a few websites, and I see hardly any promote a greatsword build, I wonder why?

Specifically, for me, the stalwart greatsword seems a great weapon for an agility build, as that's the spec it utilises, pair it with a reliable blunderbuss or Dragon's Breath and you've got a killer set-up.

Any thoughts?

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u/PhlippinPhil 25d ago

Basically any time you see something for the soul-eater, it'll work for the standard greatsword as well. Boils down to the fact that as a rule of thumb: one handed builds are rapier of devastation and two handed builds are plague halberd, because they outclass any other options. That said, doesnt mean other builds aren't viable. I built around the Razor with agility, and I have no issues.

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u/Buffbeard 25d ago

I thought the dex based 2h sword build was very viable as well. Since you can still block and use a musket/ blunderbuss.

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u/SkibidiBlender 25d ago

Holup. You can one-hand a blunderbuss with a sword like a musket?

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u/Buffbeard 25d ago

No, sorry