Ardyn's Shield Brawler *To be updated*

*Still rebuilding ;-;*​

a bit busy with college

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New things*
Oke, so with the new "Shell break" update, this build can finally deal a "bit more" dps XD. Ampr will be dropped a bit since it won't be too necessary anymore. Also take advantage of the insta-cast Magic:Javelin for proration.

Things to expect with this build ( depends on equips ):
- Low - Average Damage
- Average - High Hp
- Average - High Mp bar
- Average Flee
- High Proc interrupts ( Flinch, Tumble, Stun ) and Shell break
- Can use support skills
- High Aggro
- 0.5 / 1 mp cost combos
- Fast execution of combos
- Can still tank efficiently without flinch / tumble / stun
So basically this is a tank with mobility.

Stats
Since we get 2 stat points per level, do 1/1 Vit and Agi


Skills
( Skills with bold letters are your priority )
Martial Skill Tree
Smash - Lv7
Sonic Wave - Lv7
Bash - Lv5
Earthbind - Lv5
Triple Kick - Lv10
Shell break - Lv10

Survival Skill Tree
Safe Rest - Lv5
Short Rest - Lv5
HP Boost - Lv10
MP Boost - Lv10
Sober Analysis - Lv1
( Just 1 is enough ) ( Recovers a bit of mp in battles )

Shield Skill Tree
Shield Mastery - Lv5
Shield Bash - Lv1 or Lv7
Force Shield - Lv10
Magical Shield - Lv10
Protection - Lv10
Aegis - Lv10

Knight Skill Tree
Assault Attack - Lv1
Provoke - Lv10
( You'll be tanking so this is a must. Especially when party-ing with snipers or fu builds ) ( This will be the long ranged aggro holding skill )

Shot Skill Tree
Shot Mastery - Lv5
Long Range - Lv5
Quick Draw - Lv10
( Helps with mp problems ) ( Works well with combos and your high ampr )

Magic Skill Tree
MP Charge - Lv5 or Lv10
( It's not really needed for this build but it's helpful before fighting bosses ) ( Pre-requisite )
Chain Cast - Lv5
Power Wave - Lv10
( Skill that helps our ampr especially when the enemy is running, dashing or teleporting ) ( Useful if you're doing hit and run )
Magic Arrows - Lv5
Magic Javelin - Lv5
Magic Lances - Lv5
Magic Impact - Lv7

Support Skill Tree
Mini Heal - Lv5
Recovery - Lv10
Sanctuary - Lv10

Priest Skill Tree
Holy Fist - Lv1


Equipment (under construction)

Combos
Holy Fist>Shell break( Save )>Triple Kick( Swift )
- This is for maintaining aggro ( use Provoke instead of this when doing hit and run )
- Costs 1 mp
- Fast execution
- Mainly used for bosses that have certain reactions to Flinch / Tumble / Stun
-Inflicting "Guard Break" with Shell break will recover 400 MP
Or
Holy Fist>Shell break( Save )>Triple Kick( Smite )>Magic:Impact( Consecutive )
-Costs 1 mp
-Use this combo to maintain aggro ( use Provoke instead of this when doing hit and run )
-Fast execution
-Inflicting "Guard Break" with Shell break will recover 400 MP
- Does an average amount of damage depending on stats and equips




Magic: Javelin>Magic:Impact( Save )> Sanctuary( Swift )
-Costs 1 mp if you cast the combo that ends with impact ( the one above )
-Fast execution of Sanctuary
-Magic proration
Or
Assault Attack>Magic:Impact( Save )>Sanctuary( Swift )
-1mp
-Brings Sanctuary aoe near the boss' position

More combos will be added if cp points are increased
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Updated a bit and Under construction and re-taking videos ;-;