Anchor Swing
AEasy-to-play AoE melee. S9 buffs: damage scaling 9.5->18 per point; Intelligence scaling 7.5%->8.25% per point. 'Dad-friendly' starter build.
Skills & Mechanics
Main: Anchor Swing+
Anchor Swing (Plunderer tree, Level 24, damage 9.5->18/point, Int scaling 7.5%->8.25%/point S9 buffs)
Skill Tree Allocation
These layouts show the available builder point spread for this build. Check each preset's confidence label before treating it as a source-verified import.
Core Skill Chain
Anchor Swing is confirmed as a Plunderer skill, but no exact endgame point allocation has been found yet.
This partial preset only marks the minimum confirmed Plunderer chain needed to inspect Anchor Swing after Torrent and Set Sail.
Skill and attribute points are intentionally left unallocated; this is not a full endgame recommendation.
Plunderer
1/20
0/20
0/20
0/20
1/20
0/20
1/20
0/20
0/20
Build Setup
Recommended Relics
Core Equipment
FAQ
How much damage did S9 buffs add?+
90% damage increase — scaling went from 9.5 to 18 per point, and Intelligence scaling from 7.5% to 8.25% per point.
Is there an alternative playstyle?+
Yes — the Black Beard's Remains set build provides an auto-attacker playstyle alternative.
When does Anchor Swing unlock?+
Level 24 in the Plunderer tree. Use early leveling skills until then.
Is this the best Pirate build?+
Yes — other Pirate builds like Cannon Ball and Parrots are B-tier, while Anchor Swing is A-tier.
Skill Rotation
- Primary: Anchor Swing for massive AoE melee damage
- Intelligence-based scaling for maximum Anchor Swing damage
- Alternative: Black Beard's Remains set for auto-attacker playstyle
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Very beginner-friendly ('dad-friendly' starter build)
- + S9 massive buffs: 90% damage increase
- + Easy-to-play AoE melee
- + Gear path from starter to progression well defined
Cons
- − Not as specialized as dedicated caster or pure melee builds
- − Anchor Swing unlocks at Level 24
Data Sources
Data verified on 2026-05-12 · S9 Incarnation
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