Build guide

Mercenary build guide

Mercenary builds should make mistakes survivable while teaching block timing, stamina discipline, and controlled counterattacks.

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Mercenary tank build

Update after live shield values, parry timing, and defensive affixes are confirmed.

Primary: Mercenary tank build
Secondary: Mercenary beginner build, block build, sword shield build
Freshness: Update after live shield values, parry timing, and defensive affixes are confirmed.

Checklist

Prioritize survival first
Track stamina comfort
Test block and parry windows
Add hammer variant later
Compare solo and squad use

Step plan

Build defense

Start with mitigation and stamina so mistakes do not end the run.

Add punish damage

Once survival is stable, add damage that triggers after blocks, stuns, or safe openings.

Practice disengage

A tank build still needs a way to leave bad fights.

Reference table

Mercenary build priorities

Priority	Stat direction	Why
1	Mitigation	Lowers beginner mistake cost
2	Stamina recovery	Keeps block and dodge available
3	Punish damage	Turns defense into progress

Build goal

The beginner Mercenary build should prioritize survival, stable stamina, and simple punish windows. Damage matters, but only after the build can survive bad first contact.

Affix direction

Look for defensive value, stamina comfort, recovery, and controlled burst after blocks or stuns. Avoid all-in damage while learning.

Armor or mitigation
Stamina recovery
Block value
Cooldown comfort
Punish damage

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FAQ

Is Mercenary good for beginners?

Yes. It is one of the safest first classes because defensive tools reduce mistake cost.

Should Mercenary build damage?

Build enough damage to finish fights, but survival and stamina should come first while learning.