Lineage 2M Dual Blade Build Guide: Stats, Skills, and Tips for Maximum Damage

In this article, we're going to dive deep into one of the most popular builds in L2M Diamonds: the Dual Blade build. This class has become a favorite among players because of its incredible critical damage potential, speed, and buffs that benefit both solo play and party content.

A lot of players have been asking for a comprehensive guide, so here we'll cover everything you need to know about building your Dual Blade character-from stat allocation, to skills, and even PvE vs. PvP considerations. Whether you're a free-to-play adventurer or a competitive spender, this guide will help you optimize your gameplay.

Let's get into the Dual Blade build!

Why Choose Dual Blade in Lineage 2M?

The Dual Blade class is designed for aggressive melee combat. It specializes in:

 High critical damage output-almost every attack has a chance to land as a critical hit.

 Fast attack and movement speed, which makes grinding and PvP very dynamic.

 Buffs that not only boost personal damage but also strengthen the entire party.

Because of this, Dual Blade players often become the main damage dealers in parties and are highly sought after for both farming and raid content.

Stat Allocation: STR and AGI First

Let's start with the most important foundation-your stats.

Most Dual Blade players recommend putting all early points into STR. Here's why:

STR (Strength) directly boosts:

 Melee damage

 Melee accuracy

 Critical hit chance

 Weapon defense

 Once you've maxed STR up to 30, shift your focus to AGI.

AGI (Agility) provides:

 Faster attack speed

 Higher evasion

 Increased accuracy

This combination of STR for raw power and AGI for speed and survivability makes Dual Blade one of the most balanced and deadly builds in the game.

At higher levels, with the right buffs, you can expect:

 Critical Rate: ~71% (meaning nearly every hit is critical!)

 Attack Speed: ~188

 Movement Speed: ~67% (after buffs)

 Double Attack Chance: 11%

 Triple Attack Chance: 5%

This insane critical synergy is why Dual Blade is considered one of the most explosive DPS classes in Lineage 2M.

Skill Breakdown for Dual Blade

Now let's dive into what really makes the Dual Blade shine-skills.

Green Skills (Basic Skills)

Every Dual Blade player should prioritize unlocking or buying all green skills, but the most important one is:

 Sonic Slash-Often compared to "Aura Flash" from other classes, Sonic Slash has a fast cooldown of only 0.5 seconds. It deals solid damage but consumes 8 MP (double that of Aura Flash). Because of its spammability, it's your main farming skill.

 Other useful green buffs include general critical damage boosts and weapon buffs that stack with your passives.

Blue Skills (Rare & Priority Skills)

Here's where the core of your build lies. Among blue skills, two stand out:

1.Sonic Rage-Cheap to obtain and an excellent damage-dealing skill.

2.Double Slash-The most important skill to craft first. It's expensive but essential because of its consistent damage and synergy with criticals.

Other noteworthy blue skills include:

 Vicious Stand-Expensive because it provides life-steal (HP regen through attacks).

 Perfect Weapon-Increases weapon damage and block penetration.

 Hunter Song-Adds +15% critical chance, which pushes your crit rate into overpowered territory.

 All Damage Buffs-Boost both your own DPS and that of your party members (+5 to all damage).

Epic Skills (Red Tier)

This is where you choose between PvE max DPS and PvP/party support.

 Triple Slash-Best for PvE grinding and farming. Its high burst damage lets you clear mobs quickly and efficiently.

Oath of Fury-Best for PvP and party play. This buff is absolutely broken in group fights:

 +20% Attack Speed

 +20% Casting Speed

 +15% Movement Speed (party-wide)

 +10% Party Buffs

This is why many Dual Blade players choose Oath of Fury for team play and Triple Slash for solo farming.Crafting and Skill Priorities

When it comes to crafting and upgrading, here's the priority list:

1.Double Slash-Must-have for sustained DPS.

2.Sonic Rage-Affordable and effective early on.

3.Perfect Weapon-Boosts weapon penetration and damage, important in higher-tier PvP.

4.Vicious Stand-Expensive but worth it for survivability (life-steal).

If you're low on diamonds, focus on Double Slash first since it provides the best return for your effort.

PvE vs. PvP: How Dual Blade Performs

PvE Farming

Dual Blade is a farming monster. With Sonic Slash's low cooldown, high crit rate, and fast movement, you can grind mobs efficiently.

Farming in places like Dragon Valley or Kruma Tower becomes much easier because your kill speed is unmatched.

Critical-based damage also means you can burst down tougher mobs without relying on long cooldowns.

PvP Combat

In PvP, Dual Blade's role shifts slightly. Instead of just raw damage, your buffs become invaluable for the team. Activating Oath of Fury can completely change the tide of battle, especially in mass PvP like sieges.

Your high crit rate also makes you deadly in 1v1 duels, though you need to be cautious against heavily armored classes or CC-heavy enemies.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Dual Blade

Strengths

 Extremely high DPS with critical synergy.

 Great attack and movement speed for farming.

 Party-friendly buffs that make you valuable beyond just damage.

 Flexible-can adapt builds for PvE or PvP.

Weaknesses

 Expensive to build: Blue and Red skills like Double Slash and Vicious Stand are costly.

 Mana-hungry: Sonic Slash consumes more MP compared to similar farming skills.

 Squishy in PvP without good gear or Vicious Stand's life-steal.

Pro Tips for Dual Blade Players

1.Always farm with buffs active. Your crit and speed buffs define your class; never forget to maintain them.

2.Prioritize AGI after STR 30. This balance ensures you don't just hit hard, but also hit fast and dodge attacks.

3.Use Sonic Slash wisely. Even though it has a fast cooldown, keep an eye on your MP bar during long grinds.

4.Choose your Red skill based on playstyle. PvE players thrive with Triple Slash, while PvP players dominate with Oath of Fury.

5.Invest in crafting early. Double Slash should be your number one crafting goal-it makes the biggest difference in DPS.

Conclusion

The Dual Blade build in Lineage 2M is one of the most exciting and rewarding classes to play. Its combination of explosive critical damage, high speed, and valuable buffs makes it a top-tier choice for both solo players and party content.

If you're new to Dual Blade, start by focusing on STR → AGI, pick up Sonic Slash for farming, and work toward Double Slash as your first big skill investment. From there, decide whether you want to specialize in PvE burst damage or become a PvP support-DPS hybrid with Oath of Fury.

So, are you ready to unleash the power of Dual Blades? Get your gear, farm your skills, and carve your path to dominance in Lineage 2M Diamonds!