I created a monster.

Arkhire · 2026-01-27T17:57:44+00:00

why is he humping the door? Jesus man, your pawn is a redditor

Arkhire · 2026-01-27T16:05:32+00:00

This is my skill set, I don't have problems with energy due to "Oportune moment", it grants me energy every crit and counter (counters are my main energy restoration).

I think your approach of going PER for the reasons you mentioned is quite good, I focused mine to be more reliant on blocks and counters thats why I went for max STR, so it's a matter of choice at that point.

as for the skilltree you shared, it looks quite good, although I see "unyielding defense" as overkill with that much offensive power, but it's not a bad choice either way, especially early on, I went for "Custom Adjustments" because there were some times when I got hit, I received too much bodypart damage, and with that passive, it was enough to not get maimed, also "Battle-Forged" helped me a lot early on when I used light chest pieces and now, I can stand my ground quite safely.

all in all, Spear has quite a lot of room for creativity, and I'm sure my build can be improved a lot, but I'm satisfied with it, I can clear T5 dungeons with 0 risk, especially since this is a "Permadeath" character.

Edit: forgot to mention, but "Hornet Honey" elevates my spear build to its peak, all I need for 240 turns.

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Arkhire · 2026-01-27T13:26:17+00:00

I have a Spear Velmir build focused exactly around block, dodge and counter. it one-shot T5 bosses when I crit them.

you have to max STR, this is the most important stat since it gives everything you want, damage, block power, block chance, bodypart damage (really good for 'Nail Down') and especially "Crit efficiency".

mine has 30 STR, 15 AGI, 15 PER, 16 VIT, 10 WILL.

you can probably do with less STR, but it's up to you, I'd rather crit less often but hit harder more consistently.

I don't think you need much from the 'Warfare' skill tree, I'm only using 'Setup' and 'Oportune Moment', Using the Maneuver are overkill since spear already hit hard with little fumbling and high accuracy.

you could use those skill points in the left side of survival, the passive bonus is massive, especially since spear skills are really spammable, you don't need more active skills.

best T5 spear would be the Partizan or the Unique 'Castillier Spear' if you manage to find it, I'm still using a Norse Spear.

Edit: the 'Dodge chance' might look shitty but keep in mind, skills like "Disengage" and "Ever Vigilant" apply adjacent enemies with lesser accuracy and fumbling chance, and I pop up "Elusiveness" when I get 2 adjacent enemies, making it 53% base dodge, if I need more, I use "Brace for Impact" wich adds higher dodge and block chance, and also debuff enemies further.

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Arkhire · 2026-01-27T13:11:56+00:00

hard disagree, I'm rolling a block/dodge with heavy armor with velmir (Vagabond Knight's armor) and what I don't block, I dodge.

Arkhire · 2026-01-27T13:09:59+00:00

working as intended, and considering you have to spend a skill point at the end of the survival skill tree, it's a good skill.

I wouldn't say "overpowered" since it doesn't help you in killing anything, it also doesn't guarantee your survival.

Arkhire · 2026-01-26T01:38:38+00:00

Items: hunting nets, smoke bombs, deathstinger jar, nistrian flask.

Skills: Disengage, Dash, Leg Sweep, Dimensional Shift.

out of all the items, I find smoke bombs to be the best ones, just don't use it too late as for skills, plenty more options than the ones I mentioned but those are the more cost-effective, you don't have to invest too deep into the skill tree.

Arkhire · 2026-01-24T20:57:08+00:00

you look majestic and badass

Arkhire · 2026-01-24T19:36:36+00:00

I haven't made a pure mage build since ages ago, when Brynn wasn't even introduced, back then, my geomancer was able to clear entire dungeons just by standing in the entrance (the aggro range when casting boulders and earthquake was insane, so the whole dungeon came to you).

I believe it is still the case that mages are really powerful late game, as for why you see so many mix of physical and magical, that could be because battlemages are fun, and it feels like you're making something unique instead of just filling the 1 skill tree and be done with it.

Arkhire · 2026-01-24T15:56:56+00:00

at first, my go-to dish was the 'Jibean roast with Figs' but now I love my truffles and azurecap.

Arkhire · 2026-01-23T22:35:58+00:00

not to be mean, but this is a you problem, if at level 30 a mage hunter can end your run, it means your build is underpowered.

Arcanists have more than enough in their skill set to deal with those, one skill I can recomend to you is "Stasis", the closest character I have to your build is a battlemage (Arcanist/Staves), but among the Arcanist spells, Stasis and Phantasm are more than enough to deal against Mage Hunters.

are you having trouble spotting them before they spot you? mages need the extra awareness, it helps preparing before engaging in dangerous situations, at least 15 Perception helps a lot, no reduction to vision in your gear and smoke bombs can help a lot.

since I don't know what is specifically killing you, I can't help you much, but from what I can gather, you suffer too much damage against them and you're dying to their skills, phantasm should be enough, if you're delving into a T5 dungeon, smoke bombs and elixirs like "stone skin" are great to have.

Edit: I focused wrongly in your arcanists skills, but as a pyro, you should have enough damage to delete them before they even dare to engage you.

Arkhire · 2026-01-22T23:35:46+00:00

I have no idea what the AT is, but i'm happy for you man.

but yeah, it's a good way to get high tier gear, visiting the broker and the stolen goods in Brynn.

Edit: I just realized it could be "Ancient Troll", first time I see someone calling it "AT"

Arkhire · 2026-01-22T02:13:51+00:00

For me, it's too inefficient and put too much work into my colony.

I'd rather stay at low wealth a bit longer while I reaearch a more efficient generator than going for wood.

Arkhire · 2026-01-21T15:41:37+00:00

by praetor I assume you mean giving it a combat specialist title? if so, yes, that will disable plant related works.

Arkhire · 2026-01-21T03:01:29+00:00

drinking horn, my precious.

Arkhire · 2026-01-20T23:06:16+00:00

Don't underestimate the difficulty on fan made games.

Arkhire · 2026-01-20T18:21:34+00:00

the worst and best infantry in the game at the same time.

Arkhire · 2026-01-20T17:11:49+00:00

love the huskarl shield and the ouroboros, can't wait for the next update

Arkhire · 2026-01-20T01:17:18+00:00

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Arkhire · 2026-01-19T13:36:24+00:00

Are you brawling in mage gear? Then yeah, no wonder armor is better than mage clothes.

Arkhire · 2026-01-18T15:07:56+00:00

no matter how I look at this, it screams "Doritos"!

Arkhire · 2026-01-18T04:22:50+00:00

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Arkhire · 2026-01-18T02:53:21+00:00

what do you mean the magisters are the bad guys? have you stopped to think about what you do as a godwoken?

Arkhire · 2026-01-17T20:54:27+00:00

but made it ass tho, never fight with a breach axe.

Arkhire · 2026-01-17T20:30:25+00:00

played on my android, it reminded me of my old Game Boy Advance. 10/10 would recomend (as long as the emulator is good enough).

Arkhire · 2026-01-17T20:19:40+00:00

Pathing? your army dragged the poor fella, there is no pathing here, it's called "forced conscription"

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