Mercenary · Budget
Emberline Mercenary
A low-cost frontline setup that keeps the important decisions simple.
Hunter pathMercenary / Sword & Shield
ModeBeginner extraction farming
Build roleBudget frontline
Build identity
Emberline keeps the first decisions simple: block the dangerous front, create a short opening, and leave with enough stamina to reach extraction.
- Learn the route with a stable defensive answer.
- Use the shield to avoid unnecessary gear loss.
- Commit to damage only after the enemy's pressure ends.
Loadout priorities
Choose accessible protection, stamina, and recovery before chasing rare damage. This build should feel dependable in low-risk farming routes.
- Keep a shield action available when opening a container.
- Use Sword pressure after a block or parry creates space.
- Carry supplies that support a second fight instead of one burst.
Run pattern
Emberline is designed to turn a modest route into reliable progress. Clear small pockets, secure materials, and extract before the loadout becomes emotionally expensive.
- Use Hallowgrove outer routes while learning.
- Leave after the upgrade target is met.
- Move to Stonewall when you want a heavier defensive commitment.