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Vampiric Juggernaut Build Guide (Greataxe)

This guide covers the Vampiric Juggernaut, an aggressive Greataxe build focused on combining high Tenacity with Lifesteal effects. The build is designed to attack relentlessly through enemy damage without being interrupted, using the Rampage skill and Leech Temperance to sustain health. This page outlines the core equipment, stats, and skills required for this uninterruptible playstyle.

Vampiric Juggernaut Greataxe Build

Sustains life through aggression, going toe-to-toe with any boss.

Target Stats

Vigor 50
Endurance 35
Strength 60+
Dexterity Base
Insight Base
Occultism Base

Acupoints & Temperance

Bone Needle - Leech
Shadow Stone Needle - Strength

Recommended Items

Manna Vase
Temperance
Fixed Origin Pill
Soft Rush Flowers

Weapons

Empyrean Greataxe
Empyrean Greataxe Empyrean Crash

Armor

Ming Helmet
Ming Armor
Consort's Bracers
Consort's Skirt

Jade Pendants

Dragon-Fish Pendant
Peace Pendant
Tiger Pendant

Spells

Echo of Dhutanga
Divine Might
Divine Ward

Benedictions

Wei - Tri-Disciplinary Force
Wei - Six-Disciplinary Force
Wei - Nine-Disciplinary Force

Playstyle and Core Mechanics

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The philosophy of the Vampiric Juggernaut is simple: never stop attacking. This build is designed to be the ultimate aggressor, using its immense Tenacity to power through enemy attacks without being staggered or interrupted. While you will take damage, the core of your survivability comes from the powerful Lifesteal granted by the Rampage skill and Leech Temperance.

Your primary goal is to maintain your lifesteal buff and constantly pressure your opponent with the Empyrean Greataxe. The more damage you deal, the more you heal, making aggression your best defense. This build is perfect for players who prefer a straightforward, in-your-face combat style and enjoy being the unstoppable force in any fight.

Equipment and Skills Breakdown

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Weapon and Discipline

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WeaponWeapon SkillDiscipline Skill
Empyrean GreataxeEmpyrean CrashRampage

The Empyrean Greataxe is the heart of this build. It staggers enemies easily and has incredibly high Tenacity, allowing you to complete your attack animations even while being hit. The Rampage Discipline Skill is the build’s engine, providing a powerful Lifesteal buff that keeps you healthy as long as you’re dealing damage.

Armor

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The primary goal of the armor setup is to maximize Tenacity. The combination of the Ming Helmet and Ming Armor with the Consort’s Bracers and Skirt provides the highest possible Tenacity, preventing your attacks from being interrupted. For non-elemental fights, the full Ming set is also a top-tier option.

Jade Pendants

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  • Peace Pendant & Tiger Pendant: These two provide a massive flat increase to your physical damage, which directly boosts your lifesteal.
  • Dragon-Fish Pendant: Grants a significant increase to your maximum stamina. This can be swapped with the Bravery Pendant for even more damage if your stamina management is good.

Character Progression

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Impetus Tree (Skill Tree)

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Follow this progression path in the Impetus Repository for optimal results:

  1. Early Utility: Start by unlocking Energetic (stamina) and Rapid Temperance (faster buffing). Also, grab Skyborn Call II for more Manna Flask charges and healing potency.

  2. Core Axe Skills: Move to the Axe tree. Your goal is to get Strike and Cleave and other Axe Disciplines to activate your Benediction set bonuses.

  3. Unlock Rampage: Prioritize unlocking the Rampage skill and its life-leeching variant. This is when the build truly comes online.

  4. Reach Nine-Disciplinary Force: To get the final damage bonus from your Benedictions, you need to unlock more Discipline skills. Take Solar Leap and Upward Force from the Spear tree.

  5. Final Disciplines: The last skill you need is Sword Counter from the Longsword tree. This will activate the powerful Nine-Disciplinary Force set bonus. Any remaining points can go into stamina nodes from the Dual Blades tree.

Playstyle and Combat Rotation

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  1. Buff Up: Before engaging, use Temperance to apply the Bone Needle - Leech buff to your greataxe.
  2. Activate Rampage: Use Rampage to start the Lifesteal effect. You can identify this by the green buff icon below your health bar.
  3. Stay Aggressive: Weave in light attack combos. The 4th hit of the axe combo grants Skyborn Might, allowing you to sustain your skill usage.
  4. Unleash Empyrean Crash: When you have an opening, use Empyrean Crash to deal high damage and stagger enemies. Its high Tenacity allows you to tank through most attacks during the animation.
  5. Re-apply Buffs: Keep an eye on your Leech buff icon. When it disappears, use Rampage again. Re-apply your Temperance buff as needed.