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Sword & Shield + Greatsword Build Guide

The definitive tank build for Throne and Liberty. Sword & Shield provides unmatched defense while Greatsword adds threat generation and damage.

PvP Tier
AStrong - Competitive and effective
PvE Tier
SMeta - Top tier, highly recommended
Primary Weapon
Sword & Shield
Secondary Weapon
Greatsword

Playstyle

Lead the charge with greatsword to generate aggro and deal AoE damage, swap to sword & shield when taking heavy damage. Anchor the frontline and protect your backline.

Strengths

  • Best survivability
  • Strong aggro
  • Frontline anchor
  • Enables team

Weaknesses

  • Low damage output
  • Healer dependent
  • Can be kited
  • Limited mobility

Role in Guild Content

Essential for any organized guild. Tanks using this build lead siege pushes, hold capture points, and protect healers. Every guild actively recruits good tanks because they're rare.

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Throney helps guild leaders manage players using the Sword & Shield + Greatsword build:

  • Gear Tracking - See every Sword & Shield + Greatsword player's combat power and gear score from screenshot uploads
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  • War Party Builder - Build balanced compositions with the right mix of Tanks
  • Attendance Analytics - Track which Sword & Shield + Greatsword players show up consistently
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