Vortex Gaming

· Introducing the 'Iron Warden' sword and shield build, optimized for large-scale PvP (1vX) in Queenfall.
· This build aims to effectively block enemy attacks with high defense and survivability, while also securing mobility to gain an advantage on the battlefield.

· Enhance the sword and shield to +6 respectively to maximize physical attack (sword), physical defense, HP, and evasion (shield) stats.
· Apply HP regeneration, physical defense, and magic defense options to all equipment slots to increase survivability in large-scale PvP situations.

· Heavy armor reduces movement speed by 15%, making it difficult to catch up to ranged dealers or light armor melee dealers.
· To compensate, combine the 'Stone Guard' set and 'Fortress of Valor' set to gain a total of 8% movement speed.
· The final build utilizes the 'Divine Aegis', 'Blade Weaver', 'Stone Guard', and 'Fortress of Valor' sets.
· Set bonuses and stats can also be added to the bag, offering high build flexibility.
· Sword and shield builds have the advantage of utilizing two weapon slots (sword, shield) to gain more set bonuses than other builds.

Set Name	Effect
Divine Aegis (2-piece)	Sword and shield related effects
Blade Weaver (3-piece)	Attack power increase (can be replaced by similar sets like Tempest Bound)
Stone Guard & Fortress of Valor	HP Regeneration MP Regeneration Evasion Movement Speed (total 8%)

· Gain additional movement speed through the 'Speed Herb' food buff (Stage 1: 5%, Stage 2: 10%, Stage 3: 15%).
· Currently, high-tier food is expensive due to life skill leveling issues, but combining Stage 3 Speed Herb with equipment set effects can achieve 108% movement speed, faster than basic light armor.
· High-tier HP potions (3000~4500 HP recovery) are essential for survival, but currently, they are expensive, so basic potions are being used.
· Movement speed is a critical factor in large-scale combat.

· Current stats are Physical Attack 826, Physical Defense 2473, Magic Defense 2363.
· Stat distribution invests 100 points into Resistance (Magic Defense) to balance with Physical Defense.
· This is to prepare for the powerful attacks of arcane staves, and because sword and shield passive scales attack power based on the average of physical attack, physical defense, and magic defense.
· Total HP regeneration is 323, which significantly increases survivability by continuously recovering HP even during combat. This is very important as it takes effect even during combat, unlike other MMOs.
· It is recommended to enhance all equipment to +3 to gain additional stats.

· Instead of the typical Vanguard skill tree, the 'Iron Warden' skill tree has been chosen. Iron Warden can perform more powerfully than Vanguard in certain situations.
· Passive: Fortitude
· Increases physical and magic defense by 1% for every 3% HP lost.
· All attack damage scales with the average value of physical attack, physical defense, and magic defense.
· This creates a synergy where both defense and attack power increase as HP decreases.

Skill Name	Points Invested	Effect
Reckoning	23	A quick 3-hit combo. Each attack deals 100% physical damage, and the next attack deals 10% more damage than the previous one.
Rallying Cry	Cooldown reduction upgrade	Increases physical and magic defense by 25% for 5 seconds. Attack power also increases with defense.
Rampart		Increases all defenses by 5% for 10 seconds (max 5 stacks, 25%). While using the skill, standing still grants immunity to damage except for stun/knockdown. During this time, HP can be recovered through HP regeneration.
Relentless Charge	25 (Cooldown reduction upgrade)	Charges with shield raised, gaining immunity to crowd control (CC) effects. Stuns enemies for 1 second and increases physical and magic defense by 5% for each enemy hit (max 25%). Excellent for CC evasion, approach, and defense.
Unending Vow	Ultimate	Creates a protective aura for 6 seconds, reducing damage taken by all allies within range by 40%. When combined with Relentless Charge, it provides immense damage reduction.
Ricochet Shield		Throws a shield that explodes on impact, stunning enemies for 1 second and dealing 140% physical damage. Increases physical and magic defense by 5% for each target hit (max 25%).