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The 5v5 meta in Albion Online is shaped by the current balance patches, team compositions, and popular strategies in modes like Crystal League, Hellgates, and ZvZ skirmishes. As of recent updates (2024), heres a breakdown of the dominant roles and builds: Core 5v5 Team Composition Tank (Frontline CC/Engage) - Role: Initiate fights, disrupt enemies, peel for allies. - Popular Weapons: - Morning Star (Carrioncaller) High CC, strong engage. - Heavy Mace (Oathkeepers) AoE stuns, team utility. - Grovekeeper Knockups and zoning. - Armor: Knight Armor (AoE silence), Guardian Armor (damage reduction), or Graveguard Helmet (purge). Healer (Sustain/Support) - Role: Keep team alive, cleanse debuffs, provide buffs. - Popular Weapons: - Holy (Fallen Staff, Hallowfall) Burst healing for high-damage comps. - Nature (Druidic, Blight) AoE healing over time. - Armor: Robe of Purity (cleanse), Scholar Cowl (energy), Cleric Sandals (dodge). Bruiser (Off-Tank/DPS) - Role: Secondary frontline, pressure enemy backline. - Popular Weapons: - Battle Bracers (Fists of Avalon) Mobility and burst. - Bear Paws Execute potential. - Quarterstaff (Ironclad) Disruption and survivability. - Armor: Hellion Jacket (sustain), Soldier Helm (block). Ranged DPS (Magic/Physical) - Role: Deal sustained AoE or burst damage. - Popular Weapons: - Fire (Brimstone, Wildfire) High AoE damage. - Cursed (Damnation, Cursed Skull) DoT and debuffs. - Bow (Wailing Bow, Mistpiercer) Poke and mobility. - Armor: Mage Robe (burst), Royal Cowl (cooldown reduction). Support/Utility (Flex Role) - Role: Crowd control, buffs, or anti-heal. - Popular Weapons: - Arcane (Enigmatic, Witchwork) Shields and buffs. - Frost (Permafrost, Hoarfrost) AoE slows/roots. - Dagger Pair (Bloodletter) Execute and mobility. - Armor: Fiend Cowl (anti-heal), Mercenary Jacket (lifesteal). Current Meta Trends Engage/Disengage Comps: Teams favor high-mobility setups (e.g., Morning Star + Brimstone) to burst down priority targets. Anti-Heal: Lifecurse Staff or Fiend Cowl are common to counter healers. Purge Utility: Graveguard Helmet or Demon Cape to strip enemy buffs. Hybrid Comps: Some teams run double healer (Holy + Nature) for extreme sustain. Counters and Adjustments Vs. Burst Comps: Run Guardian Armor or Cleric Robe for survivability. Vs. Sustain: Prioritize anti-heal and focus fire. Vs. Dive: Use Roots (Frost) or Knockbacks (Grovekeeper) to peel. For the latest builds, check Albions official forum or community tools like murderledger.com. Meta shifts frequently with balance patches, so stay flexible! Would you like specific builds for a role?
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