Stat Allocation
Swordsman has the simplest stat allocation in the game. Focus entirely on Strength until late game, then add some Defense for survivability.
Recommended Build
Level 1-40
100% STR
Level 40-50
90% STR
10% DEF
Level 50+
80% STR
20% DEF
Why no Agility? Swordsman weapons have slow base attack speed. Agility provides minimal benefit compared to raw Strength scaling. Your damage comes from big hits, not fast attacks.
Best Weapons
Greatsword
The classic Swordsman weapon. High base damage, wide swing arc for hitting multiple enemies.
Stats: High base damage • Wide attack arc • Good stagger
Best for: General use, dungeon farming
Scythe
The meta weapon for Shadow Scythe builds. Synergizes perfectly with the rune for maximum AOE.
Stats: Massive AOE • Shadow Scythe synergy • Room-clearing potential
Best for: Farming, speedrunning
Mythic Dual Daggers
Faster attacks but lower per-hit damage. Better for on-hit effect builds.
Stats: Fast attacks • High crit potential • On-hit synergy
Best for: Boss fights, crit builds
Best Runes
Shadow Scythe
The defining rune for Swordsman. Creates a massive AOE attack that clears entire rooms. Essential for efficient farming.
Synergy: Scythe weapon, high Strength
Divine Blade
True damage that ignores enemy defense. Essential for high-level bosses where even maxed Strength can't break thresholds.
Synergy: Any weapon, boss content
Crimson
Hybrid damage rune. Good alternative if you don't have T0 runes. Scales with both Strength and Magic.
Synergy: Hybrid builds
Leveling Guide
Level 1-20: Early Game
- • Complete Starter Devil Hunter quests
- • Use any weapon that drops - don't buy from shop
- • Put ALL points into Strength
- • Don't waste gold on enchants yet
Focus: Quest completion, learning mechanics
Level 20-40: Mid Game
- • Start dungeon speedrunning
- • Shadow Scythe becomes essential here
- • Group mobs together before using AOE
- • Upgrade to Scythe weapon if possible
Focus: Dungeon farming efficiency
Level 40-50+: Late Game
- • Start investing in Defense (10-20%)
- • Farm for Mythic weapons
- • Use Legendary enchant scrolls
- • Challenge Octopus Devil and Shark Devil
Focus: Boss hunting, gear optimization
Pro Tips
- Mob Grouping: Run through rooms to aggro all enemies, then turn around and use Shadow Scythe to hit them all at once.
- Boss Positioning: Stay close to bosses to maximize uptime. Your high HP lets you tank hits that would kill other classes.
- Enchant Priority: Look for Sharpness (+% damage) and Lifesteal on your weapons. These scale incredibly well with high Strength.
- Party Role: In groups, you're the off-tank. Stay near the Tank to help with adds while dealing damage to the boss.