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In Throne and Liberty, the Staff/Dagger build is a versatile combination that blends magic damage (Staff) with melee burst and mobility (Dagger). This setup excels in hit-and-run tactics, offering strong AoE spells from the Staff paired with the Dagger's quick strikes and evasion. Belows a breakdown of how to optimize this build: Key Strengths Hybrid Playstyle: Ranged magic for zoning/poking, then dive in with Dagger for burst. Mobility: Dagger skills like Shadowstep or Backstab let you reposition quickly. Sustain: Some Staff skills provide self-healing or shields, while Dagger offers lifesteal/evasion. AoE + Single-Target: Staff clears groups, Dagger assassinates high-priority targets. Recommended Skills Staff Skills (Focus on damage/utility): Arcane Missiles Reliable ranged damage. Flame Wave AoE burn for crowd control. Frost Shield Defensive barrier or slow enemies. Mana Surge Buff spell power/cooldown reduction. Dagger Skills (Focus on burst/mobility): Shadowstrike Gap closer with high damage. Poison Edge DoT for sustained damage. Vanish Temporary stealth to reset fights. Blade Dance Multi-hit combo for single-target burst. Stat Priority Intelligence Boosts Staff magic damage. Dexterity Increases Dagger crit chance/attack speed. Vitality Surviveability for close-range engagements. Spirit Mana sustain for spell spamming. Gear & Traits Weapons: Prioritize Staff with magic penetration and Dagger with crit damage. Armor: Light/Medium armor for balance (e.g., Mage Robes + Assassin Gloves). Traits: Look for "Spell Haste" (faster casting) and "Lifesteal" (Dagger sustain). Playstyle Tips Poke from range with Staff spells before engaging. Use Dagger mobility to dodge or flank enemies. Chain combos: Root with Staff (e.g., Frostbind) Dash in with Dagger Burst. Escape tool: Save Vanish or Shadowstep to disengage. Counters & Weaknesses Tanks/Bruisers: Hard to burst down; kite with Staff. Crowd Control: Vulnerable when locked down (bring cleanse skills). Mana Hungry: Manage resources with Spirit stats/potions. This build shines in solo PvE and small-scale PvP where mobility and burst matter. Experiment with skill rotations to fit your playstyle! Would you like recommendations for specific dungeons or PvP tactics?
In Throne and Liberty, the Staff/Dagger build is a versatile combination that blends magic damage (Staff) with melee bur...
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