This build focuses on maximizing melee damage through effective weapon choices while utilizing armor to absorb damage. The strategy centers on maintaining control of the battlefield with high damage output and survivability, making the Knight a formidable foe against both hordes and elite enemies.
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Score
95
Difficulty
hard
Why This Build Exists
This build introduces the use of high-damage melee weapons like the War Hammer and Jousting Lance, shifting from previous builds by focusing on a combination of DPS and crowd control.
Weapons
The War Hammer offers high damage and crowd control potential with knockback, which is essential for dealing with elite enemies and controlling groups.
The Jousting Lance complements the build by providing strong burst damage and a unique thrusting attack that maintains range, which is crucial in keeping distance from dangerous enemies.
Main Items
Adds essential armor early on, enhancing the Knight's survivability.
Provides additional knockback and melee damage, allowing the Knight to maintain space against aggressive enemies.
Increases elemental damage and HP regeneration while decreasing the number of enemies, vital for managing horde waves.
Increases melee damage and supports the Knight's playstyle focused on close combat.
Helps in selecting better weapons in future rerolls, increasing the overall build strength.
Upgrade Focus
Vital for boosting the Knight's primary dealing damage potential.
Increases survivability, allowing the Knight to withstand more hits during intense waves.
Extra health contributes to overall toughness, especially important for the final boss fights.
Early Game
Focus on acquiring the Leather Vest and maximizing melee damage with the War Hammer for early survivability. Engage enemies closely to leverage melee advantages.
Mid Game
Transition into item strategies that focus on armor, while further enhancing melee damage to deal effectively with hordes and elite foes.
Late Game
For bosses, maintain distance with the Jousting Lance and use the War Hammer for up-close burst damage. Utilizing items like Ball and Chain effectively to create space will be crucial.
Build Reasoning
The combination of weapons, items, and upgrades creates a synergistic effect in enhancing the Knight's melee potential while offering substantial tankiness due to armor mechanics, especially critical in Danger 5's challenging environment.
Why This Build Wins
Danger 5 Notes
Danger 5 further pressures the build with increased enemy strength and elite presence, necessitating a strong focus on damage mitigation and swift enemy control.
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