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Duelist
Duelist: roles, tradeoffs, and a practical party-building checklist.
Updated 10/5/2026Source-backed editorial base · v1
Overview
The Duelist alternates Defensive and Aggressive stances and moves between ranks. The next turn must inform the current turn's choice. Uncoordinated movement can block other heroes' healing and attacks.
Field profile
| Aspect | Decision |
|---|---|
| Content | DLC: The Fire's Edge |
| Main roles | Stances, movement, and riposte |
| Main limitation | Uncoordinated movement can block other heroes' healing and attacks. |
Build a plan, not a tier-list slot
Plan the formation after each action and check hotfix changes before repeating a launch build. Before entering, answer three questions: who removes a dangerous backline enemy, who keeps a wounded ally alive before their next turn, and who restores a displaced formation? If this hero cannot cover one of those needs, assign it to another party member. A strong individual skill is not enough when the other heroes lose their actions after its movement.
Before the expedition
- Plan the formation after each action and check hotfix changes before repeating a launch build.
- Check usable ranks and target ranks for each equipped skill in your current game version.
- Choose four combat skills for this expedition; do not assume every unlocked skill is equipped.
- Recheck trinkets, skill upgrades, and the party's formation after movement.
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