What to Know
- This hybrid DPS build combines Strategic Sword for fast bleed stacking and Heavenquaker Spear for heavy charged follow-ups boosted by River Flow buffs
- Built around Pyro affinity, high precision, and crit stats to enter Concentration Mode for sustained damage
- Core Mystic Skills: Fire Breath, Drunken Poet, Soaring Spin, Soaring Spin for mobility, procs, and gap closing
- Best gear sets: Hawking (break damage amplification) and Eagle Rise (DoT damage reduction)
This hybrid bleed DPS build for Where Winds Meet merges speed and impact, pairing the Strategic Sword’s rapid bleed application with the Heavenquaker Spear’s devastating charged pokes under River Flow buffs.
Centered on Pyro affinity, precision scaling, and high crit investment, the setup triggers Concentration Mode for sustained pressure and explosive bleed detonations. With optimized swaps, mystic procs, and break-window scaling, it excels in high-tier PvE raids—especially Lion Boss—delivering 1M+ burst phases with consistent damage leadership in the upcoming meta.
Unlocking core weapons & innerways
- Strategic Sword
- Heavenquaker Spear
- Collect the Inner Way Chest at the spear sanctum to enhance weapon-swap fluidity
| Inner Way Path | Key Benefits | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Morale Chant | Passive Physical Penetration | ★ Max |
| Sword Horizon | Triggers Bleed Explosion at 5 stacks | ★ Max |
| Five-Fold Bleed → Insightful Strike | DoT stacking + affinity procs | High |
| Wolfchaser's Art | +25% HP-based damage, fewer combos needed | High |
Endgame stat goal: 37%+ Precision Rate, 37%+ Precision Rate for strong Concentration uptime
Bonus scaling target: 37%+ Precision Rate on upgrades
Best Mystic Skills for Rotation
- Dragon's Breath: Applies fire status for follow-up burst
- Drunken Poet: Instant Pyro explosion after Fire Breath (animation-cancel with parry)
- Soaring Spin: Gap closer + affinity proc trigger
- Optional utility pick: Cloud Steps for raid mechanics (Murong kegs, Lion projectile swaps)
Gear & Stat Priorities
Affinity and DoT resistance from Eagle Rise improves survivability in prolonged raid phases. Break windows empowered by Hawking 5-stack bonus fuel the 1M+ burst spikes.
| Slot | Best Stats to Target |
|---|---|
| Weapons | External ATK, Precision Rate, Crit Rate, Boss Damage |
| Armor | Pyro Affinity Rate, Bleed Damage, Precision, HP/Defense |
| Accessories | Bellstrike ATK bonus to amplify sword-spear synergy |
Max damage rotation cycle for Strategic Sword
1. Sword Pressure Phase
Sword Q → apply bleeds, build 5 stacks
2. Spear Swap Buff
Spear Q → gain River Flow buff / Cherry Blossom Dance → hold heavy charge → unleash shockwave follow-up
3. Inner Balance Loop
Sword R ×2 to sustain focus and Concentration Mode uptime
4. Mystic Burst Chain
Soaring Spin → Dragon's Breath → Drunken Poet (cancel animation with parry if needed)
5. Raid Adaptation
Maintain DPS focus while teammates handle mechanics; use Cloud Steps or evasive swaps for Lion/Murong phases
Current meta strength
- Bleed scaling and hybrid weapon synergy received major buffs in the recent patches
- Still outperforms Twinblades in raid burst potential
- Path Trials now drop Inner Way upgrade pages weekly, accelerating endgame scaling
With fast bleed stacking, high precision scaling, and explosive spear swaps, this build transforms you into a raid damage leader. Farm sanctums, tune gear aggressively for precision + affinity, and practice swap cancels to top DPS meters consistently.
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