Swordmaster is one of the three Warrior subclasses in Roblox Rune Slayers, alongside Knight and Berserker. This guide will cover everything you need to know about playing Swordmaster effectively, including recommended race, abilities, weapon choices, and how to optimize your build. If you’re looking to master this subclass and maximize your damage, read on.
Best Race for Swordmaster
The best race for Swordmaster is Elf due to its cooldown reduction. This is crucial since you need to spam Flicker Strike efficiently. By reducing cooldown times, you can maximize your Flux Stacks and consistently deal damage.
Swordmaster Abilities and Mechanics
Swordmaster relies on three key abilities: Field, Flicker Strike, and Flux.
1. Field
- This ability places a red zone on the battlefield.
- You should always have Field active, as it enables other skills.
- The cooldown is short, so keep it up at all times.
2. Flicker Strike
- Allows you to teleport to enemies inside your Field and deal damage.
- Works best when combined with Flux Stacks for increased damage.
3. Flux Stacks
- You gain Flux Stacks by landing M1 (basic) attacks inside your Field.
- Each Flux Stack lasts for 30 seconds and can go up to a maximum of 5 stacks.
- There’s a chance to refresh the timer when landing more hits.
- At 5 Flux Stacks, your damage output increases significantly.
One downside of Swordmaster is its reliance on RNG (random chance) to gain Flux Stacks. This makes the subclass slightly inconsistent compared to others.
Best Weapon for Swordmaster
The best weapon for Swordmaster is Dual Wielding, as it provides the most M1 attacks, allowing for faster Flux Stack generation.
- Some weapons with multi-hit Weapon Arts (like the Sand Shooter greatsword) may also be useful, as they could help generate Flux Stacks more efficiently.
- However, Dual Wielding remains the best option for consistent damage.
How to Get Dual Wielding
- Find the Dual Wielding NPC – Located inside a small cave past a ramp.
- Defeat the NPC – He has a chance to drop the Dual Wielding Scroll (not guaranteed).
- Possible Additional Drops – The NPC can also drop armor pieces, such as a scarf and coat.
Best Armor for Swordmaster
Since Swordmaster benefits from Bulwark Might, which increases strength based on armor, you should focus on tanky gear to maximize your stats.
Recommended Armor:
- Turtle Shell Armor – Dropped by Lykan Thar, a boss inside the Coliseum.
- Any high-defense gear that increases your armor stat.
Swordmaster in Rune Slayers is a high-skill subclass that rewards players who can manage their abilities and Flux Stacks efficiently. Choosing Elf, using Dual Wielding, and equipping tanky armor will give you the best results. If you master its mechanics, Swordmaster can be one of the most rewarding classes in the game.