Blade & Soul NEO Classic Blade Master Guide

Let’s be honest—you’re here because you want to play a Blade Master without sounding like you copied a wiki. No buzzwords, no generic tips. Just straight-up advice from someone who’s botched enough combos to write this guide. Whether you’re tanking a raid boss or trying not to get stunlocked in PvP, here’s how to make your Blade Master actually work.

Builds: Stop Overcomplicating It

You’ve got two paths: smash stuff fast or survive the chaos. Don’t try to hybrid unless you’re okay with being mediocre at both.

Option 1: The Unga Bunga DPS Build

Stats that matter:
Crit Damage: Get this to 200% or you’re just tickling bosses.
Piercing: Ignore 35%+ defense. If your piercing’s under 3k, go farm more.
Attack Power: Stack this like it’s your job (because it is).

Skills you’ll spam:
Lightning Draw: Your “I win” button. Save it for when the boss glows red.
Five-Point Strike: Use this after a block to stun-lock adds. Feels illegal, but it’s not.
Blade Call: Drop this when the boss goes invincible. Free damage while you dodge mechanics.

Why this works: You’re here to delete health bars, not play patty-cake. Pair this with Divine Gems (farmable in Naryu Sanctum or grab ‘em cheap from SSEGOLD) for crit boosts that’ll make your guildmates jealous.

Option 2: The “I Don’t Die” Tank Build

Stats that matter:
Block: 40%+ or don’t bother.
Defense: 25% damage reduction. Less repair costs, more ego.
HP Regen: Outheal DoT effects like the chad you are.

Skills you’ll spam:
Cyclone Counter: For when archers think they’re safe.
Guardian Slash: Block, then slap the boss for 200k. Feels good.
Iron Fortress: Pop this when the healer’s dead. You’re the hero now.

Why this works: You’re the raid’s backup plan. No one thanks you until the main tank faceplants.

Boss Fights: Stop Standing in Fire

Blade Masters aren’t brainless. Here’s how to not embarrass yourself:

• Lightning Draw isn’t a spam skill. Use it after the boss finishes their big AOE. Timing this wrong = floor tank duty.

• Flaming Wave Slash is for adds, not the boss. Clear the trash mobs so your squishy DPS can focus.

• Cyclone Counter isn’t optional. If you’re not using this against projectile-heavy bosses (cough Yeti cough), you’re trolling.

• Blade Call during transitions. Boss flying away? Summon swords. Boss invincible? Summon swords. Boss dead? Summon swords anyway. Style points count.

Pro Tip: Raid leaders love Blade Masters who save Iron Fortress for emergency mechanics. Do this, and you’ll never get kicked.

PvP: How to Not Get CC’d into Next Week

PvP in NEO Classic is 90% knowing how to break free from stuns. Here’s the cheat code:

• Stop mashing Tab Escape. Wait for the enemy to burn their follow-up CC first. Panic-tabbing = free loss.

• Use Flash Step like a parry. Time it right, and you’ll dodge grapples/knockups. Time it wrong, and… well, you’ll learn.

• Lightning Draw after a counter. Break free → stun them back → delete 70% of their HP. Works against every class except tanks (they’ll still cry).

Matchup Secrets:
Assassins: Bait their stealth with a fake combo. They’ll panic and waste it.
Summoners: Ignore the cat. No, seriously—ignore the cat.
Blade Dancers: Save your block for their spin2win. Laugh as they ragequit.

Gearing: Farm Smarter, Not Harder

• Weapon first, always. A +10 Ivorymoon weapon beats +5 everything else.

• Soul Shields > Accessories. Farm Mushin’s Tower for the 8-piece set. Yes, it’s boring. Yes, it’s mandatory.

• Divine Gems aren’t optional. Slot crit damage gems in your weapon, HP gems in your armor. Got gold? SSEGOLD sells pre-upgraded gems so you can skip the RNG.

• Salvage junk gear. Turn purples into gem fragments. Blues? Vendor trash.

Final Advice from a Guy Who’s Died… a Lot

• Positioning > DPS. Standing behind the boss = 20% more damage. Standing in fire = 100% more repair bills.

• Join a guild that does voice chat. PUGs will tell you to “kick the BM” when they’re the ones dying to mechanics.

• Upgrade steadily. Trying to +15 your weapon day one? Enjoy bankruptcy.

• Buy carries if you’re stuck. No shame in grabbing a raid boost from SSEGOLD to skip progression hell.

TL;DR:

• DPS Build: Crit + Lightning Draw = win.

• Tank Build: Block + Counter = carry.

• PvP: Don’t panic, punish mistakes.

• Gear: Weapon > soul shields > gems.

Now go out there and make the Blade Master class proud. Or at least don’t die to the first boss.