The Swordsman is a highly specialized single-target DPS class built for burst damage and crit-scaling efficiency. Unlike AoE-heavy classes, Swordsman excels at deleting priority targets through rapid, high-precision strikes amplified by critical hits, speed, and focus-based scaling.
This class thrives on maintaining consistent Empyrean Sword uptime, leveraging Attack, Crit Damage, Focus, and Damage Bonus to create near-unbroken DPS windows. If you’re looking for a role that rewards timing, skill management, and mechanical precision, this is your path.
Legend of Elements Swordsman Build – Spirit & Relics
Damage Breakdown
Primary Source:
Core Skill – Empyrean Sword: Your lifeline and main source of DPS. Every build, refine, and synergy should orbit around amplifying this skill’s impact.
Secondary Sources:
- Active & Passive Skills – Boost the number of sword hits, skill uptime, and multipliers.
- Spirits – Add conditional buffs (Crit, Speed, or Damage).
- Attributes:
- Attack = Crit Scaling
- Focus – Boosts skill consistency.
- Damage Bonus – Amplifies all multipliers.
Note: Speed directly ties into the casting frequency of Empyrean Sword, so while it’s not listed as a standalone damage stat, it’s functionally one of the most important.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros:
- Top-tier single-target burst potential.
- Excellent early-game carry with strong Adept skill scaling.
- High crit efficiency and fast tempo gameplay.
Cons:
- Weak in AoE-heavy scenarios.
- Falls off late-game due to poor Master/Exalted scaling.
- Dependent on Empyrean Sword uptime and attack speed.
Progression Breakdown
| Stage | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adept | A-Tier | Strong skill set and spirits make early progression smooth and dominant. |
| Master | B-Tier | Master-level skills underperform; slower scaling compared to other classes. |
| Exalted | C-Tier | Falls behind in meta damage races and team scaling potential. |
| Ascendant | Unknown | No data yet, potentially rebalanced later. |
Spirit Synergy: Best Pairings for Swordsman
Swordsman pairs best with DPS-oriented Spirits that boost Speed, Crit, or Damage Output.
Top SSR Spirits
| Spirit | Effect | Why It’s Great |
|---|---|---|
| Firmament (SSR) | Divine Limbs: Enemies hit take +8% DMG for 10s. | One of the strongest single-target amplifiers in the game; essential for burst rotations. |
| Demonflame (SSR) | Blade Unity: After using Spirit Skill, +7% DMG dealt for 10s. | Secondary to Firmament, strong for consistent damage uptime. |
| Dawnweaver (SSR) | Solmaster: +9% Speed for 10s after Spirit Skill. | Greatly enhances Core Skill casting frequency—vital for sustained DPS. |
| Darkfrost (SSR) | Sovereign of Carnage: +4% Crit Rate & +8% Crit DMG for 5s. | Ideal for crit-focused builds; synergizes perfectly with Focus stats. |
Non-Rare SSR Spirits
| Spirit | Effect | Why It’s Useful |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowpaw | +10% ATK SPD for 10s. | Great alternative to Dawnweaver; boosts attack frequency. |
| Skysong | +45% ATK as True DMG for 10s. | Consistent DPS amplifier, ideal for general builds. |
| Pebblewing | +3% Crit for 10s. | Minor crit boost; best for stacking critical thresholds. |
SR Spirits (Ranked)
- Sunchase – Best DPS-oriented SR.
- Hollowpour – Decent balanced option.
- Bronzesticks – Functional but outclassed.
Skill Synergy & Recommended Loadout
The Swordsman’s kit revolves around enhancing Empyrean Sword uptime and amplifying its damage output. Prioritize Speed, Damage Buffs, and Energy Regen.
Adept Skills
Core Skill:
- Empyrean Sword – Deals 1060% ATK + flat damage. Each basic attack restores energy, allowing near-infinite chaining.
- Why: Core of your build; the energy regen mechanic keeps your damage loop continuous.
Active Skills:
- Divining Blade – +95% ATK SPD for 8s, +22% DMG.
- Best DPS skill, hands down. Extreme synergy with Core Skill uptime.
- Aureate Dominion – Buffs next Core Skill with 5 bonus swords; +8% Skill DMG.
- Amplifies burst phase; simple but strong.
- Edged Ward – AoE flying swords; triggers Empyrean Sword again.
- Slightly weaker for single-target but viable.
Passive Skills:
- Arcane Overflow – 25% chance to gain +40% ATK SPD & +20% Core Skill DMG.
- Top-tier passive. Always include this.
- Crushing Force – 70% chance to trigger bonus Core Skill DMG proc.
- Extremely synergistic; scales with attack speed.
- Flurry of Flows – Every 14 hits triggers 3x sword DMG and increases received skill DMG.
- Great for sustained DPS fights.
- Cleansing Strike – Creates sword light clones dealing 75% bonus DMG.
- Adds consistent AoE chip and minor DPS stacking.
- Cross Strike – Stack-based DMG increase.
- Situational; replace if you prioritize faster rotation builds.
Recommended Adept Build:
- Core: Empyrean Sword
- Actives: Divining Blade, Aureate Dominion, Edged Ward
- Passives: Arcane Overflow, Crushing Force, Flurry of Flows
Master Skills
- Godslayer Smite – 7 rapid hits for massive physical DMG.
- Stronger than Edged Ward, but not enough to replace your Adept core rotation.
- Keep using Empyrean Sword as your main.
Verdict: Master skill tree doesn’t scale as well; Adept build remains dominant.
Skill Tier List (Swordsman)
| Tier | Skill | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Empyrean Sword | Core | Unmatched single-target DPS. |
| S | Divining Blade | Active | Extreme ATK SPD + DMG combo. |
| A | Arcane Overflow | Passive | Boosts Core DMG and speed. |
| A | Crushing Force | Passive | Constant Core Skill procs. |
| B | Flurry of Flows | Passive | Strong for sustained fights. |
| C | Cross Strike | Passive | Decent filler. |
Refines Priority
Best to Worst (DPS Focus):
- Speed
- Crit
- Attack
- Damage Bonus
- Focus
- Penetration
Defensive Priorities:
- HP
- Global Damage Reduction
- Block
- Dodge
- Defense
Relic Recommendations
| Relic | Rarity | Effect | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Furnace | Epic | +13,200 ATK | Core offensive relic; top priority. |
| Phoenix Plume | Epic | +13,200 ATK | Same reason as above; top tier. |
| Longbow of Souls | Elite | +8,100 ATK | Best Elite relic; strong second priority. |
| Thunder Core | Precious | +5.6% Speed | Critical for maintaining Core Skill frequency. |
| Shelter Orb | Precious | +2.8% Crit | Optional; good for crit stacking builds. |
| Codex of Tides I | Epic | Global ATK increase | Excellent for team synergy and raids. |
| HP Relics (Skylark Harp, Raven Judgment, Sacred Vial) | Epic | +HP | Survivability boost; not a priority but useful. |
| Soul Snatcher / Heart Furnace | Elite | +4000 ATK | Mid-tier filler relics for stat padding. |
The Swordsman in Legend of Empyrean is a master of precision and momentum. When properly optimized, it becomes a relentless single-target machine—capable of chaining Empyrean Sword attacks faster than most enemies can react. Though it falters in late-game scaling, its early and mid-game dominance, fluid playstyle, and visually spectacular skill set make it one of the most enjoyable and rewarding classes to master.