If you're into theorycrafting builds in Throne and Liberty, we've got a powerhouse combo for you today: the Spear and Greatsword. This combo is one of the most feared and loved setups in the current meta, known for delivering insane burst damage while keeping a surprising amount of utility.
In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about this build—from gear and skill rotations to specializations, mastery trees, and artifacts. Whether you're a veteran theorycrafter or a new player looking for high DPS, this setup can seriously elevate your gameplay.
Why Spear/Greatsword?
The combination of the Spear and Greatsword brings together the best of both worlds: rapid multi-target attacks with the Spear and devastating single-target finishers from the Greatsword. The synergy between the two allows you to apply heavy burst damage, chain CC effects, and even offer some group utility if needed.
This build is perfect if you:
Want to dominate in PvE DPS and PvP burst duels
Enjoy a flexible rotation with strong AoE and single-target damage
Prefer a melee-focused playstyle with some group utility options
Gear Overview
We're basing this build on MMOexp, one of the most reliable sites for Throne and Liberty theorycrafting. Let's start with the equipment loadout:
Weapons
1. Crimson Hellcore (Spear)
o Raw DPS powerhouse
o Reliable, straightforward, and perfect for aggressive plays
2. Immortal Titanic Quake Blade (Greatsword)
o A budget-friendly weapon that still punches hard
o You could opt for Narus, but Titanic Quake Blade provides great value for Lucent
Accessories
Crown Skull of Victory (Helmet)
o Offers heavy attack hit chance, mana efficiency, and Dexterity
o Absolutely no-brainer BIS (best-in-slot) piece
Howling Wind Shroud (Cape)
o Practical and efficient
o Avoid chasing ultra-rare options like the Frozen Archboss cape that cost thousands in value
Armor Set Composition
2-Piece Imperial Set (Chest + Boots)
o Boosts melee crit damage—perfect synergy for this build
2-Piece Void Stalker Set (Gloves + Pants)
o Increases your maximum potential damage
o Works great when stacking crits and heavy attacks
Jewelry
Necklace: Deathnell Gorget
o Arguably BIS unless you have access to Nebula drops
o Save your Lucent and go for this—well-rounded and reliable
Bracelet: Violent Undertow
o Again, Nebula gear might edge it out, but this is your practical choice
o Still delivers strong offensive value
Ring 1: Band of Ancestor's Blood
o Increases attack speed and range
o Dual stat bonus with Strength and Dexterity is a massive plus
Ring 2: Ring of Celestial Light
o Adds more attack speed and mana efficiency
o Comes with Perception and Dexterity stats—excellent for DPS
Belt: Hero Legacy's War Belt
o More attack speed, health regen, Strength, and Dexterity
o Overall BIS for aggressive melee builds
Skills and Rotations
The skill setup borrows from successful builds like Crossbow/Greatsword and Dagger/Spear. You'll have a strong burst, solid AoE, self-sustain, and even a bit of group utility. Spear handles most of the raw damage, while the Greatsword backs it up with tanky scaling and support buffs.
Skill Rotation Tips
Open with AoE skills from your Spear to deal crowd control damage
Use Greatsword support buffs and tank-passive interactions to amplify damage
You'll have two key self-sustain options depending on the fight (Blood Leech or Da Vinci's Courage)
Here's a rough breakdown of how your rotation strategy works:
Spear handles burst initiation, bleeds, and AoE combo starters
Greatsword reinforces damage, buffs your health, and provides emergency sustain options
Two flex slots allow you to tailor the build between pure DPS or hybrid sustain
Specializations & Flex Options
This build offers more flexibility than most. You might find yourself with extra skill points after your primary setup—around 20+ leftover points, which can be allocated based on your playstyle.
Key Options:
Valiant Brawl – Extra sustain/tankiness
Blood Leech – Strong self-healing in longer fights
Guillotine Blade AoE – Boosts wave clearing for PvE
Gale Rush Duration – Extends mobility or escape tools
Da Vinci's Courage – Another sustainable option if you're struggling with survivability
There's no strict right or wrong here. If you want more survivability, go into healing skills. If you want more burst, boost your AoE or crit-based skills.
Mastery Trees
Let's break this down by weapon:
Spear Mastery
Focuses on burst, AoE control, and crowd control
Many of your core passive effects improve combo chaining and DoT damage
Don't skip CC bonuses—they're amazing in both PvE and PvP
Greatsword Mastery
Balancing act between damage scaling and defensive trade-offs
Avoid Reckless Assault if you don't want to lose defensive power
Opt into passives that scale your damage based on max HP—a key synergy for this build
Keep in mind:
Some mastery traits that look minor scale into big stat gains
Build around traits that boost HP = more damage, and offset defense loss with evasion or sustain
Artifacts
Let's talk about the RNG nightmare that is the artifact system.
Chaos Harbinger Set
The best all-around option, no debate. Here's why:
Critical hit chance + critical damage bonuses
The most consistent way to raise raw output
Works perfectly with both the Spear and Greatsword synergy
That said, don't stress about substats too much. Due to RNG, finding a perfect triple-stat roll can take hundreds of hours. Your best bet?
Aim for triple perk variants with decent stats (crit rate, evasion, endurance, etc.)
Farm Nebula dungeons and open-world events for the best odds
Even if it's not “perfect,” getting Chaos Harbinger artifacts across all slots will give a massive DPS boost
Closing Thoughts
This Spear/Greatsword build is one of the most devastating melee combos in Throne and Liberty right now. It's straightforward, powerful, and scales incredibly well as you improve your gear and master the skill rotations.
If you've been struggling to find something that dishes out consistent, brutal damage while staying fun and versatile, this build is a great pick. Whether you're grinding endgame PvE content, climbing PvP ranks, or just trying to out-damage everyone in your group, this setup can carry hard.
MMOexp Throne and Liberty Team