Ashen Ordeal · Vigil

Vigil Counter Cutter

Balanced stance counter-focused build with crit spikes.

By Watcher

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Parts

Blade, guard, and hilt breakdown.

blade

Fine Edge Blade

epic

  • Damage: 42
  • Crit: 20%
  • Stamina: 0.95
  • Speed: 1.18

guard

Obsidian Spike

epic

  • Damage: 12
  • Crit: 6%
  • Stamina: 1.00
  • Speed: 1.00

hilt

Gilded Pommel Hilt

epic

  • Damage: 11
  • Crit: 9%
  • Stamina: 1.00
  • Speed: 1.04

Build Notes

Detailed explanation from the creator.

Hold stamina for punishes, weave in bleed procs, and lean on crit refunds.

Build Tips

Anchor this setup with core guides.

Need fundamentals? Read the stance guide and faction guide to understand stamina vs damage trades and permanent allegiance.

Beginners can start with the Beginner’s Guide before tweaking this build in the calculator.

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