Character Builds?

[Freelancer Missouri]

Any ideas for builds?
I want to make a Black mage that wields the corrupted or non-corrupted dawnsword effectively while still being able to sling spells effectively.
I'd just like a bit more variety in how I play fight in this game.

If anyone has ideas to help me out, don't be shy.

[Pixel Peeper]

Neither of them are caster weapons, they are for attacking in melee. So you could try going for a build that's more about casting spells that buff your melee attacks.

But the way you're presenting this (Black Mage, "sling spells") says you mainly want to be casting direct damage spells. Again, neither of those weapons are going to help with that. But if you're going to commit one hand to hold a weapon that you're not going to attack with and that doesn't make your spells better, it should at least have some positive stats on it. That means the corrupted variant is definitely out (it inflicts serious penalties), but the regular Dawnsword has some minor defensive stats on it. Your hand wouldn't be completely wasted.

Not sure how it would improve variety, though. Functionally you'd just be a slightly weaker offensive spellcaster.

[Freelancer Missouri]

Thanks for the answer

[HMG]

Making any sort of spellblade build for this game is a bit weird and convoluted. Thieves can be a particularly devious class base to use due to Twist the Knife.

But back on topic. Giving up the Dawnsword technically ends up being better, since the Guldring gives a +5 to your spell power and spell penetration, plus it will cause all your spells to deal extra fire damage equal to half your Presence stat. If you absolutely want a melee weapon, then a very good alternative is the Spiraled Blade: 30 piercing damage; 20 elemental damage that rotates between holy, blight, acid, fire, frost, and storm each day; +10 to your crit bonus and armor penetration; and +5 to your spell power and spell penetration.

[Captain Trash]

Sorry to hijack a bit, been a while since i last played and i wanna start again, what's a good build to go with now? I think i checked out both warrior and thief previously so is it worth it to try out a charmer or black mage? Probably gonna stick with Brint/Cait/Ryn for the main crew.

[Freelancer Missouri]

Black Mage is good but you're a bit weak against bosses in the beginning.

[Midori-San]

If ya want a spell blade go buy flametoungue in the minotaur town but the above comments are good to go by. my black mage build is weird I use blessing/arc cannon/summon flame knight or vitality reap