Sword

Stygian Blade

How to read the table

Each column is a build. Rows show which boon to take in each slot; icons side by side are alternatives. Hover or tap an icon to see its effect.

AspectoAspect of ZagreusAspect of NemesisAspect of PoseidonAspect of Arthur
BuildEndless HealingTierDMerciful EndTierDCrit DashTierALodged CastTierB5k HitsTierCSafe ArthurTierC
Attack
Special
Cast
Dash
Hammers
Flurry Slash
Flurry Slash
Double Edge
Double Edge
Shadow Slash
Shadow Slash
Cursed Slash
Super Nova
Duo / LegendaryLife AffirmationMerciful EndHeart RendExit WoundsHeart RendUnhealthy Fixation
Hermes
Companion

All builds for Sword

Aspect of Zagreus

Endless Healing

TierDMedium

Hold attack and heal on every hit. Slow, but very hard to die.

Attack
Dash
Duo / Legendary
Life Affirmation

Aspect of Zagreus

Merciful End

TierDMedium

Ares on attack, Athena on special and dash: every deflect detonates Doom instantly.

Attack
Special
Dash
Duo / Legendary
Merciful End

Aspect of Nemesis

Crit Dash

TierAEasy

Artemis on attack and dash, Aphrodite on special: huge crits against Weak foes.

Attack
Special
Dash
Duo / Legendary
Heart Rend

Aspect of Poseidon

Lodged Cast

TierBMedium

Use the Poseidon aspect, which pops your bloodstones out: a strong cast plus Exit Wounds.

Cast
Duo / Legendary
Exit Wounds

Aspect of Arthur

5k Hits

TierCMedium

Arthur with Artemis crits and Heart Rend: the giant sword hits in the thousands.

Attack
Dash
Duo / Legendary
Heart Rend

Aspect of Arthur

Safe Arthur

TierCEasy

Aphrodite on attack: Weak cuts the damage you take and Arthur’s extra health does the rest.

Attack
Duo / Legendary
Unhealthy Fixation