⚔️ Melee Massacre Build

The Ultimate Tank & Spank Build for Close Combat Dominance

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginner-Friendly

🎯 Build Summary

  • Playstyle: Tank, Close Combat
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Best For: New Players, Survivability
  • Power Spike: Level 10+

⚔️ Core Weapons

  • Spinning Sword (Primary)
  • Battle Axe (High DPS)
  • Shield Bash (Control)
  • Whirlwind (Evolution)

🛡️ Key Items

  • Lifesteal (+15%)
  • Armor (+40%)
  • Attack Speed (+30%)
  • Health Regen (+20/sec)

Best Characters for Melee Massacre

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Knight

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Perfect starter! High health, built-in armor, and sword spin synergy. Ideal for learning the game.

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Barbarian

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raw damage powerhouse! Higher attack but lower defense. Great for experienced players.

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Paladin

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Balanced option with built-in healing and decent damage. Good middle ground choice.

Core Weapons & Synergies

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Spinning Sword

CORE WEAPON

Function: Creates a spinning sword around you that damages enemies in a 360° radius.

Max Level: 8 (Evolves at level 6 with Whirlwind)

Strategy: Your bread and butter! Provides consistent damage while you focus on positioning.

Synergy Tip: Pairs perfectly with Attack Speed - more spins = more damage and better crowd control!
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Battle Axe

HIGH DPS

Function: Powerful single-target strikes that cleave through multiple enemies.

Damage: 150% base damage with 3-enemy cleave at max level

Best Use: Excellent against bosses and tough enemies that sword can't handle quickly.

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Blade Tornado (Evolution)

ULTIMATE FORM

Evolution: Level 6 Spinning Sword + Level 4 Whirlwind = Blade Tornado

Function: Massive spinning death spiral that moves with you and grows in size

Power Level: Can clear entire screens and deals 400% weapon damage

Game Changer: Once evolved, you become nearly unstoppable in crowd situations!
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Shield Bash

CROWD CONTROL

Function: Stuns enemies in front of you while dealing moderate damage

Utility: Essential for survivability - interrupts dangerous enemy attacks

Synergy: Works great with lifesteal - stun enemies, then heal up with sword damage

Step-by-Step Build Guide

1

Early Game Foundation (Levels 1-5)

Start with Spinning Sword levels 1-3. Take any Health or Armor items you see. Focus on staying alive while you learn enemy patterns.

2

Damage Addition (Levels 6-10)

Add Battle Axe levels 1-3 for single-target damage. Look for Attack Speed items - they boost both weapons significantly.

3

Survival Focus (Levels 11-15)

Add Whirlwind levels 1-4 for evolution setup. Prioritize Lifesteal and Health Regen items - you'll be taking more damage as enemies get stronger.

4

Evolution Time (Levels 16-20)

Max Spinning Sword to level 6 to trigger Blade Tornado evolution. Add Shield Bash for crowd control and emergency escapes.

5

Optimization Phase (Level 20+)

Focus on items that enhance your evolved weapons. Look for Movement Speed to help with positioning and rare items that boost melee damage.

💡 Pro Tips & Combat Strategies

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Positioning is Key: Stay at medium-close range. Too close and you'll take unnecessary damage, too far and your weapons won't hit.
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Circle Strafe Technique: Move in circles around enemy groups. Your spinning weapons will hit everything while you avoid most attacks.
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Use Shield Bash Wisely: Save it for dangerous enemies or when you're overwhelmed. The stun can save your life.
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Lifesteal Priority: Get lifesteal as early as possible. With multiple melee weapons, you'll heal constantly during fights.
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Attack Speed Scaling: Attack speed affects ALL your melee weapons. One attack speed item boosts your entire build.

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Standing still: Even with high armor, you need to keep moving to avoid getting surrounded
  • Ignoring lifesteal: Without healing, you'll struggle in longer fights and against bosses
  • Taking ranged weapons: Stay focused on melee synergies - mixing weapon types dilutes your power
  • Rushing into crowds: Let enemies come to you, then circle around them for maximum weapon efficiency
  • Skipping Shield Bash: The crowd control is invaluable for survivability, even if damage is lower
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