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This is a list of the Best Wizard, Fighter, and Ranger builds for Avowed. Read on to see a summary and tier list of the best builds you can use while exploring the Living Lands.
 S Tier |
・Wizard Build ・Fighter Build |
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 A Tier |
・Ranger Build ・Wand Build ・Paladin Build |
 B Tier |
・Spellblade Build ・Dual Wield Build ・Gunslinger Build ・Gun Mage Build |
 C Tier |
・Summoner Build ・Unarmed Build ・Poison Build |
The best builds in Avowed are the pure Wizard Build and Fighter Build. Both of these builds can comfortably complete the game in Path of Damned difficulty given the sheer damage output and CC of the former, and the tankiness, survivability, and ease-of-use of the latter.
Builds in A-Tier are also competitive. However, despite their effectiveness, they take a long time to start coming online and they are outperformed by the top builds when it comes to either damage output or survivability.
Builds in B-Tier are gimmicky builds that limit the options of the player for the sake of their build identity. While they do work, they won't be as effective as a pure Wizard, Fighter, or Ranger build on a good day.
Finally, builds in C-Tier are challenge builds. Difficult to pilot due to the constraints imposed by their build identity, these builds are for people who prefer challenge runs over regular playthroughs.
| Damage | Builds are judged based on their damage output and how easily they scale across all regions. |
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| Survivability | Takes into account how easy it is to survive combat encounters when using a build. The easier it is to survive, the higher the build ranks. |
| Ease-of-Use | Finally, builds are also judged based on how easy they are to pilot. The harder it is to adhere to a build's identity, the lower they rank on the tier list. |
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| Wizard Build |  Evasive Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25%.  Minor Missiles Summons 3 magical projectiles that seek out enemies. dealing large amounts of damage to nearby enemies on impact.  Armored Essence Decreases the Essence Penalty for Light and Medium armor by 15.  Blast (Wizard) Power attacks with wands explode on impact, dealing reduced Stun and Explosive Damage to nearby enemies.  Wand Mastery Increases damage with wands by 25%.  Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%.
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| Focus: AoE Frost Damage and CC, Single and Multi-Target Burst Damage | |
| Summary: This Wizard build is a pure spellcaster setup that takes advantage of Grimoire Mastery IV in order to gain access to powerful spells like Freezing Pillar, Pull of Eora, and Missile Salvo as early as Level 11. |
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| Fighter Build |  Charge Dash Forward and smash into anything in your way, interrupting enemies and dealing Explosive Damage to break enemy Blocks.  Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15.  Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost.  Toughness Increases your Maximum Health by 20%.  Barbaric Shout Let out a fearsome roar that interrupts enemies and empowers you against larger foes. Your weapon attacks become Uninterruptable and deal higher Stun.  Devastating Criticals Critical Hits with melee weapons deal 30% more damage.  Brawn Increases damage with two-handed melee weapons by 25%.  Parry Time a perfect Block against a melee attack to knock the enemy back and gain an immediate counter-attack.  Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%.
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| Focus: Blocking, Parrying, 1-Handed and 2-Handed Weapon Mastery | |
| Summary: Pure melee build that focuses on blocking, parrying, and counter-attacking using passives from both the Fighter and Ranger trees. Designed to be both a DPS and tank during fights. |
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| Ranger Build | Devastating Criticals Critical Hits with melee weapons deal 30% more damage. Parry Time a perfect Block against a melee attack to knock the enemy back and gain an immediate counter-attack.  Steady Aim Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 25%. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%.  Marksmanship Increases damage with bows and guns by 25%.  Bear Ally Summon a bear ally to aid you in battle for 30 seconds.  Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%.  Staggering Shot Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +40% Stun. Minor Missiles Summons 3 magical projectiles that seek out enemies. dealing large amounts of damage to nearby enemies on impact.
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| Focus: Single-target Critical Damage, Ranged and Melee DPS | |
| Summary: Hybrid Ranged and Melee-capable build that focuses on Critical Hits, weakpoint targetting and positioning in combat. It utilizes three weapon types, mainly Bows, One-handed weapons like Swords, Axes, and Spears, followed up by a Pistol to chew through combat scenarios one enemy at a time. |
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| Wand Build | Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15. Barbaric Shout Let out a fearsome roar that interrupts enemies and empowers you against larger foes. Your weapon attacks become Uninterruptable and deal higher Stun.  Tanglefoot Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8 seconds. Evasive Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%.  Flurry of Blows Gain maximum Attack Speed, rapid Stamina regeneration, and increased Move Speed for 10 seconds. Blast (Wizard) Power attacks with wands explode on impact, dealing reduced Stun and Explosive Damage to nearby enemies.  Bounce Power Attacks with wands bounce to a nearby enemy, dealing reduced damage but retaining any elemental Accumulation. Wand Mastery Increases damage with wands by 25%. Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%.
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| Focus: Wand Damage, Critical Hits, Attack Speed and Frost Spells | |
| Summary: Wand-focused DPS build, dual-wielding Wands to rapidly deal damage and accumulate elemental status effects. Utilizes combat passives and a Grimoire of Rime for Frost Spell utility. |
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| Paladin Build | Charge Dash Forward and smash into anything in your way, interrupting enemies and dealing Explosive Damage to break enemy Blocks.  Shield Bash Attacking while holding Block slams your shield forward to Stun, push back, and interrupt enemies. Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost. Toughness Increases your Maximum Health by 20%.  Unbreakable Decreases the Stamina cost when Blocking by 30%.  Into the Fray Reach forward, Taunting an enemy and pulling them towards you. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%. Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%.  Harvest Essence The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 2 times as much Essence.  Ring of Fire The caster is surrounded by a protective flame that increases Damage Reduction by 50% and deals Fire Accumulation to enemy melee attackers.
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| Focus: Defensive Auras, Tanking, Stun Damage and Power Attacks | |
| Summary: Hybrid melee and magic build that excels in tanking, combining your shield with defensive magic. Prioritizing protective auras like Arcane Veil and Ring of Fire to mitigate damage while dishing it back with fury. |
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| Spellblade Build | Charge Dash Forward and smash into anything in your way, interrupting enemies and dealing Explosive Damage to break enemy Blocks. Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15. Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost. Barbaric Shout Let out a fearsome roar that interrupts enemies and empowers you against larger foes. Your weapon attacks become Uninterruptable and deal higher Stun. Brawn Increases damage with two-handed melee weapons by 25%. Minor Missiles Summons 3 magical projectiles that seek out enemies. dealing large amounts of damage to nearby enemies on impact. Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%.  Grimoire Snap Forcefully snap your grimoire shut, expelling a shockwave of Explosive Damage that knocks nearby enemies back and deals Stun. Harvest Essence The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 2 times as much Essence.
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| Focus: Magical Weapons, 2-Handed Melee with Minor Spellcasting | |
| Summary: This hybrid spellcaster build uses Spirit Lance and Blackbow for primary damage, pairing both off with a Great Sword so you still have access to blocking, parrying, and minor spellcasting after swapping. |
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| Dual Wield Build | Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15. Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost. Toughness Increases your Maximum Health by 20%. Barbaric Shout Let out a fearsome roar that interrupts enemies and empowers you against larger foes. Your weapon attacks become Uninterruptable and deal higher Stun. Devastating Criticals Critical Hits with melee weapons deal 30% more damage. Tanglefoot Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8 seconds. Evasive Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25%. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%. Flurry of Blows Gain maximum Attack Speed, rapid Stamina regeneration, and increased Move Speed for 10 seconds.
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| Focus: Dual Wielding Melee DPS, Attack Speed and Critical Hits | |
| Summary: A pure melee build centered on fast attacking, prioritizing high DPS while relying on dodging to evade damage. This build combines passives from both the Fighter and Ranger trees to maximize melee effectiveness and survivability. |
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| Gunslinger Build | Tanglefoot Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8 seconds. Steady Aim Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 25%. Evasive Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25%.  Shadowing Beyond Channel the Beyond, becoming Invisible and draining Essence until your next combat action. Marksmanship Increases damage with bows and guns by 25%.  Quick Switch Increases your Equip Speed by 50%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%.  Sniper Increases ranged weapon damage against unaware enemies by 25%. Staggering Shot Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +40% Stun.
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| Focus: Ranged DPS, Mobility, Positioning | |
| Summary: A pure ranged build centered on Dual Wielded Pistols and an Arquebus, while relying on dodging to evade damage. This build mainly focuses on abilities from the Ranger tree, and using good positioning to avoid damage and felling opponents from afar. |
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| Gun Mage Build | Charge Dash Forward and smash into anything in your way, interrupting enemies and dealing Explosive Damage to break enemy Blocks. Steady Aim Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 25%. Evasive Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25%. Marksmanship Increases damage with bows and guns by 25%. Quick Switch Increases your Equip Speed by 50%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%. Staggering Shot Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +40% Stun. Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%. Harvest Essence The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 2 times as much Essence.
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| Focus: Ranged DPS, AoE Spellcasting | |
| Summary: A hybrid ranger with a Grimoire, Pistol and Arquebus to deal both AoE and single-target damage. Casting spells provides utility and an effective finisher for low HP enemies. |
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| Summoner Build | Devastating Criticals Critical Hits with melee weapons deal 30% more damage. Tanglefoot Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8 seconds. Parry Time a perfect Block against a melee attack to knock the enemy back and gain an immediate counter-attack. Steady Aim Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 25%. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%. Marksmanship Increases damage with bows and guns by 25%. Bear Ally Summon a bear ally to aid you in battle for 30 seconds. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%.
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| Focus: Summons, Ranged and Melee DPS. | |
| Summary: Hybrid Ranger build that focuses on Summons using equipment and accessories such as Beetle's Bulwark, Necropants, Crystalline Egg, and Stoneheart, combined with the Ranger's Bear Ally ability. |
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| Unarmed Build | Charge Dash Forward and smash into anything in your way, interrupting enemies and dealing Explosive Damage to break enemy Blocks. Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15. Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost.  Iron Fists Unarmed attacks are Fine quality and can break wooden barriers and explosive barrels.  Retribution After taking damage from an enemy, your next attack within 5 seconds deal +70% of the original damage you received. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%. Flurry of Blows Gain maximum Attack Speed, rapid Stamina regeneration, and increased Move Speed for 10 seconds.
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| Focus: Melee DPS and Mobility | |
| Summary: A pure melee build that is uses only your fists as weapons. Boosts unarmed damage as much as possible without the need for blocking or parrying. |
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| Poison Build | Armored Grace Decreases the Stamina penalty for Medium and Heavy armor by 15. Constant Recovery After taking damage, slowly regenerate 50% of the last amount of Health lost. Brawn Increases damage with two-handed melee weapons by 25%. Tanglefoot Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8 seconds. Finesse Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25%. Critical Strike Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10%.  Corrosive Siphon Channels a beam that eats away at an enemy's soul, inflicting periodic Poison Accumulation and converting that energy into Health for the caster. Grimoire Mastery Unlock level 5 Grimoire spells and decreases the Essence cost of all Grimoire Spells by 10%.  Spirit of Decay Increases the amount of Poison Accumulation you deal by 20%.
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| Focus: Melee Fighter, Critical Hits, Poison Accumulation | |
| Summary: Constantly poison enemies with Critical Hits by using Vindictive Band and increase damage by using poison-oriented weapons such as The Philosopher's Riddle and Star of Unbeing. |
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| All Background Builds | |||||
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| Arcane Scholar | Court Augur | Noble Scion | |||
| Vanguard Scout | War Hero | ||||
| Best Starting Arcane Scholar Abilities | ||
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Minor Missiles
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Armored Essence
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 Fan of Flames
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| Best Arcane Scholar Abilities | ||
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Grimoire Mastery
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Wand Mastery
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Harvest Essence
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Grimoire Snap
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 Blizzard
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 Fireball
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 Pull of Eora
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 Secret of Rime
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 Freezing Pillar
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The Arcane Scholar is a pure spellcaster build that leans into using Force, Fire, and Frost spells to lay waste to enemies in the battlefield.
| Best Starting Court Augur Abilities | ||
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Evasive
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Corrosive Siphon
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 Parasitic Staff
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Grimoire Mastery
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Shadowing Beyond
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Finesse
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Harvest Essence
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Spirit of Decay
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 Scavenger
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 Blackbow
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Bear Ally
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 Arcane Seal
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The Court Augur is duplicitous individual, using Poison and Stealth to defeat their opponents. They harvest the Essence of their enemies, using it to fuel their magic during combat.
| Best Starting Noble Scion Abilities | ||
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Tanglefoot
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Parry
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Evasive
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Steady Aim
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Marksmanship
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 Piercing Thrusts
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Finesse
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Constant Recovery
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 Arrow Deflection
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 Power Slide
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Critical Strike
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Flurry of Blows
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The Noble Scion is a master dueler, pairing his mastery of the sword and pistol along with his slippery nature to overwhelm his opponets.
| Best Starting Vanguard Scout Abilities | ||
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Tanglefoot
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Steady Aim
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Evasive
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Marksmanship
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Shadowing Beyond
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Scavenger
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Critical Strike
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Sniper
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Staggering Shot
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Parry
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Finesse
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Quick Switch
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The Vanguard Scout is a veteran hunter; a stalker that tracks and kills their prey silently and efficiently. They make use of powerful, critical-boosting abilities to catch their enemies unawares.
| Best Starting War Hero Abilities | ||
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Charge
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Constant Recovery
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Shield Bash
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Barbaric Shout
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Finesse
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Armored Grace
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Into the Fray
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 Power Jump
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Retribution
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Unbreakable
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 Clear Out
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 Inspiring Triumph
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The War Hero is a grizzled veteran of multiple battlefields. At home in the chaos of the melee, he inspires his companions with his might, tenacity, and combat prowess in the thick of battle.
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