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This build has been designed for the following use:
A warrior build to be used with other melee support characters, most notably a Necromancer with Mark of Pain and Barbs as well as a Ritualist with Splinter Weapon, for ridiculous area of effect damage.
FactionsWarrior. Swordsmanship 14Sun and Moon SlashSword AttackAttack target foe twice. These attacks cannot be blocked. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.8
CoreWarrior. Swordsmanship 14Sever ArterySword AttackIf this attack hits, the opponent begins Bleeding for 24 seconds, losing Health over time. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.4
CoreWarrior. Swordsmanship 14GashSword AttackIf this attack hits a Bleeding foe, you strike for 19 more damage and that foe suffers a Deep Wound, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 19 seconds. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.6
NightfallWarrior. Strength 13Enraging ChargeStanceFor 14 seconds, you move 25% faster. Enraging Charge ends when you successfully strike a target, at which point you gain 3 strikes of adrenaline if you hit with a melee attack.520
Savage SlashCoreWarrior. Swordsmanship 14Savage SlashSword AttackIf this attack hits, it interrupts the target foe's action. If that action was a Spell, you deal 37 extra damage.5½15 - interrupt with a side of extra damage.
Lion's ComfortNightfallWarrior. Strength 13Lion's ComfortSkillAll of your signets are disabled for 12 seconds. You are healed for 102 Health, and gain 3 strike[s] of adrenaline.411 - for good healing and provides adrenaline.
"To the Limit!"PropheciesWarrior. Tactics 9"To the Limit!"ShoutFor each foe within earshot (maximum 4), you gain one strike of adrenaline. For 16 seconds, your maximum Health is increased by 40.515 - extra adrenaline on demand.
Death Pact SignetNightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 3Death Pact SignetSignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 32% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.312 - fast and free rez.
Equipment
Armor:
Survivor/Sentinel's Insignia
Rune of Superior Vigor
Rune of Clarity
Rune of Vitae.
Weapons:
Zealous and Vampiric Swords of Fortitude +15%^50%
Strength Shield of Fortitude (inscription as you see fit). Bartholo's Bulwark is an great example
Usage
Set the hero to Fight mode.
Counters
Anti-melee. Mostly blinding and blocking.
Variants
FrenzyCoreWarrior. UnlinkedFrenzyStanceFor 8 seconds, you attack 33% faster but take double damage.54 for greater IAS.
Body BlowEotNWarrior. Strength 13Body BlowMelee AttackIf this attack hits, target foe takes +36 damage. If target foe has Cracked Armor, that foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 13 seconds. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.7 instead of Sever ArteryCoreWarrior. Swordsmanship 14Sever ArterySword AttackIf this attack hits, the opponent begins Bleeding for 24 seconds, losing Health over time.4 and GashCoreWarrior. Swordsmanship 14GashSword AttackIf this attack hits a Bleeding foe, you strike for 19 more damage and that foe suffers a Deep Wound, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 19 seconds.6 with an external source of Cracked Armor for bar compression.