Best background-traits for fencer?

[Vertibird]

Hello, I am between gladiator and oathsworn starter characters for best fencers. I value Viper the gladiator higher because it also has unique trait which gives free action points on kill. For perks I think strong is great because of +10 fat and its protection of initiative loss from armor up to +10. For other trait, I am thinking iron lungs (+3 fat per turn) or quick (+10 ini). Any opinions?

[A5G_Reaper]

The viper's +1AP on kill is cute, but in practice it needs the bro to kill 3 people in 3 lunges in order to get enough for a fourth. It's possible, but a bit of a fringe case compared to polearm, who only need two kills to afford an additional swing.

The starting oathie is practically as perfect as a fencer you could get. They could even get determined from an event later on.

Strong is great. Iron lungs is great. Quick is a bit inferior to Strong, but still nice. Dexterous (+5 mskill) or Surefooted (+5mdef) are good too, you really dont want this guy to miss or get hit. Determined is great in this regard, ensuring the +10% stat boost right off the bat.

[Vertibird]

Originally posted by A5G_Reaper:

The viper's +1AP on kill is cute, but in practice it needs the bro to kill 3 people in 3 lunges in order to get enough for a fourth. It's possible, but a bit of a fringe case compared to polearm, who only need two kills to afford an additional swing.

The starting oathie is practically as perfect as a fencer you could get. They could even get determined from an event later on.

Strong is great. Iron lungs is great. Quick is a bit inferior to Strong, but still nice. Dexterous (+5 mskill) or Surefooted (+5mdef) are good too, you really dont want this guy to miss or get hit. Determined is great in this regard, ensuring the +10% stat boost right off the bat.

Thanks! I'll try oathtakers this time. Only question is that I couldnt find the event where oathtaker gains determined. Can you elaborate?

[A5G_Reaper]

Originally posted by Vertibird:

Originally posted by A5G_Reaper:

The viper's +1AP on kill is cute, but in practice it needs the bro to kill 3 people in 3 lunges in order to get enough for a fourth. It's possible, but a bit of a fringe case compared to polearm, who only need two kills to afford an additional swing.

The starting oathie is practically as perfect as a fencer you could get. They could even get determined from an event later on.

Strong is great. Iron lungs is great. Quick is a bit inferior to Strong, but still nice. Dexterous (+5 mskill) or Surefooted (+5mdef) are good too, you really dont want this guy to miss or get hit. Determined is great in this regard, ensuring the +10% stat boost right off the bat.

Thanks! I'll try oathtakers this time. Only question is that I couldnt find the event where oathtaker gains determined. Can you elaborate?

It's part of the background-specific events, the skull broke and there's options to do something about it. I choose to fix it and the young starting bro got determined out of it, other people have shown that they could get deathwish instead. I haven't played oathtaker that often to know the full details or chances.

[Vertibird]

Originally posted by A5G_Reaper:

Originally posted by Vertibird:

Thanks! I'll try oathtakers this time. Only question is that I couldnt find the event where oathtaker gains determined. Can you elaborate?

It's part of the background-specific events, the skull broke and there's options to do something about it. I choose to fix it and the young starting bro got determined out of it, other people have shown that they could get deathwish instead. I haven't played oathtaker that often to know the full details or chances.

Thanks

[Vertibird]

My oathkeeper fencer is level 11 now. Its day 40, it is very enjoyable chain jumping and wrecking havoc in enemy ranks I also found a great sellsword and a decent hedge knight , everything is great

[Vertibird]

Its day 95, my fencer Altair has already 411 kills, during noble war, he cut through the ranks like a butter and reached backline. Found a great fencing sword in town. Extremely effective and fun build
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