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To make your heavy weapon truly "top tier," you need the right talent cards to support the slow swing speed.

enchantment, this weapon remains a staple in top-tier heavy PvP builds. Edenstaff (Putrid) : Has gained popularity recently due to its True Damage

To make these weapons truly "top tier," your character build must compensate for their inherent slowness. Essential Talents Necessary for trading hits safely.

: Known for a "goddamn crit," it remains a solid choice for heavy builds. In competitive play, "Kryscleave Detonation" is a common meta build used by high-ranking players. : Often paired with the Detonation

Essential for unlocking talents like Exoskeleton and To the Finish . Heavy users take hits due to slower swing speeds; a high health pool is non-negotiable.

New 2026 talents have introduced powerful debuffs. For example, a recent cleaver talent can prevent an opponent from sprinting for eight seconds after a successful critical hit.

: Reduces the opponent's swing speed briefly when you parry them. This lets your slow heavy swing hit before their next light attack.

Forces damage even when the opponent blocks; Night Axe has 80% chip. The Guide To Heavy Weapon | Deepwoken