Vanguard Builds: The Unyielding Wall

Absolum Vanguard build guide: attribute allocation, weapons, armor, and skills for tanking and melee.

The Vanguard excels at direct combat, soaking up damage and delivering powerful melee strikes. A typical Vanguard build focuses on maximizing survivability and close-quarters damage. Key attributes to prioritize are Strength and Vitality, with a secondary focus on Endurance for sustained blocking and heavy attacks.

Recommended Early Game Build:

• Attributes: 60% Strength, 30% Vitality, 10% Endurance.
• Weapons: One-handed sword/axe and shield.
• Armor: Heavy Plate Armor (prioritize physical defense).
• Skills: 'Shield Bash' (stun enemies), 'Defensive Stance' (reduces incoming damage).

Recommended Late Game Build:

• Attributes: 50% Strength, 30% Vitality, 20% Endurance.
• Weapons: Two-handed greatsword or a powerful one-handed weapon with a high-block-value shield.
• Armor: Legendary Plate Armor sets with Blight Resistance.
• Skills: 'Whirlwind' (AoE damage), 'Iron Skin' (temporary invulnerability), 'Retaliation' (damage reflection).

Focus on gear that boosts physical defense, health regeneration, and Blight resistance. Your role is to draw enemy aggro and control the battlefield.