Your gear choices must complement your slow, high-impact playstyle by maximizing swing speed, posture damage, and health. 1. The Weapon: Enforcer's Axe or Evanscent Greatsword
Evanspear Handaxe (Versatility), Enforcer’s Axe (PVP), or Pale Briar (PVE) 2. Attribute Allocation (Level 20)
Heavy Weapons rely less on casting spells and more on "Mantra Modifiers" that buff your basic attacks (M1s).
In the unforgiving seas of Deepwoken, slow swing speeds mean certain death unless your build maximizes posture breaking, damage output, and defensive layering. The absolute best heavy weapon build in the current meta is the . This setup leverages the massive raw scaling of the Enforcer's Axe, the high-pressure aerial mobility of the Starkindred Oath, and a heavy investment in Fortitude and Willpower to create an unstoppable juggernaut. Build Overview & Stats best heavy weapon build deepwoken
Activate this right before engaging in close-quarters M1 trades. Combat Strategy & Playstyle
Prioritize equipment that rolls with +15 HP or higher.
: Use the wide horizontal hitbox of your heavy weapon to catch opponents trying to roll away from you. How to Play PvE Your gear choices must complement your slow, high-impact
: Launches enemies away, letting you reset or charge a heavy attack. Modify with Strand Stones for increased range.
: Silences magic users, forcing them into close-quarters combat.
Mandatory for Reinforced Armor and high HP, ensuring you can survive trading hits. Attribute Allocation (Level 20) Heavy Weapons rely less
650+ HP, 50+ Physical Defense, 10%+ Damage Resistance. 1. Stats and Attribute Allocation (Level 20)
For a heavy build to succeed, you cannot rely solely on weapon damage; you must pick talents that compliment the slow-but-powerful nature of heavy weapons.