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.
B
Speedfarm
B
Boss
A
Leveling
~2 min read
Skills & Mechanics
Build Setup
Recommended Relics
Cooldown ReductionIntelligence/Wisdom for damage scalingSurvivability utilities
Core Equipment
Weapon
Melee weaponBIS
Alt: AoE and Intelligence bonuses
Armor
Starter armor -> Budget -> ProgressionBIS
Alt: Gear path from early to endgame
Helmet
Intelligence helmBIS
Alt: AoE bonuses, Cooldown Reduction
Shield
Pirate shieldBIS
Alt: Intelligence + survivability
Gloves
Attack Speed glovesBIS
Alt: Intelligence + melee damage
Boots
Movement speed bootsBIS
Alt: Intelligence + All Resist
Amulet
Intelligence amuletBIS
Alt: Cooldown Reduction + Wisdom
Ring
Cooldown Reduction ringBIS
Alt: Intelligence + survivability
Charm
Intelligence charmBIS
Alt: Cooldown Reduction relic
FAQ
90% damage increase — scaling went from 9.5 to 18 per point, and Intelligence scaling from 7.5% to 8.25% per point.
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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