Hand of Malenia — PvP Duels

S-Tier Dexterity Build • PvP Duels Variant

Waterfowl Dance is one of the most feared weapon skills in PvP. This variant maximizes its potential in duels with stat and gear adjustments for player combat.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (60 mandatory for PvP)
  • Mind: 24 (Enough for 3 Waterfowl Dances per engagement)
  • Endurance: 25
  • Strength: 16
  • Dexterity: 50
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 12

Equipment Changes

  • Talisman: Bull-Goat's Talisman — Poise through enemy attacks to land Waterfowl Dance
  • Armor: Veterans Set — Good poise with reasonable weight

Strategy & Tips

  • Waterfowl Dance is a roll-catching machine in PvP
  • Mix regular R1 pokes with the weapon skill to stay unpredictable
  • The first hit of Waterfowl Dance has hyperarmor — trade into enemy attacks
  • Punish opponents who panic roll by delaying your skill activation
  • Running R1 into Waterfowl Dance is a devastating true combo