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Mercenary — Mistfall Hunter Class Desk

Durable frontline bruiser with sword-and-shield stability or hammer pressure — the most common beginner pick for Mistfall Hunter classes.

Data freshnessVersion: launch-hotfix-2026-07-30Patch: 2026-07-30Verified: 2026-08-03
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Strengths

  • High survivability
  • Forgiving block profile
  • Clear dual melee identities

Weaknesses

  • Limited chase vs kiters
  • Hammer overcommit is punishable

Dual stance skill sheet

Skills follow the weapon — compare stance A vs B side by side.

Sword & Shield

Sword · Shield

  • Shield Block / Perfect ParryDefensive default for learning routes; Perfect Parry window slightly extended at launch.
  • Shockwave StrikeShield-play talent line with launch PvE damage buff — short combos after blocked openings.
  • Frontline CleaveHandles Corroded trash packs while holding chokes near extract or Woodling arenas.

Hammer

Warhammer

  • SkullcrusherCharged smash for Woodling burn windows; mid-air steering and PvE damage improved post-DevNote #7.
  • Warhammer SlingGap tool with accelerated Level 1 charge hitbox — use only with vision control.
  • Break PressureSingle-target posture for stagger windows; longer commit than sword-and-shield.

Patch-dated Mercenary builds

Mercenary Beginner Extract

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Patch: 2026-07-30launch-hotfix-2026-07-30

Stance: Sword & Shield

Shockwave Strike / Block Damage Boost (PvE)

  • Main Sword & Shield until routes feel automatic.
  • Swap Hammer only for confirmed Woodling burn or numbers advantage.
  • Extract after Soul of Return — do not greed third-party fights.
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