Chapter 25: Attack Speed Set vs. Damage Set!

Chapter 25: Attack Speed Set vs. Damage Set!

As he pondered, Chen Mo removed his ever-worn Dull Luminescent Sword and replaced it with the newly enhanced Suonam Miying Sword.

In the next moment, a weapon radiating a pinkish glow, sleek yet ancient in design, materialized in his hands. The Suonam Miying Sword’s already imposing appearance was now amplified by the unique aura of a +13 weapon—its intimidation factor doubled. Even a single glance left viewers breathless with admiration.

“Damn! This thing’s too freaking cool! It feels even cooler than our vice president’s +13 Qingguang Zhen Beast Sword!”

“It’s not just cool—it’s high-end, elegant, and deeply refined! Mo, no time to explain—can you test it on a monster in a dungeon?”

“Haha, naturally!”

As he spoke, Chen Mo dashed toward the Heavenly Giant Beast zone and entered the Purgatory Dungeon.

First Room

The chamber teemed with Starving Zombies and Yecha.

“Triple Slash!”

Three swift dashes propelled him to the room’s center.

“Draw Slash!”

A brilliant white arc of sword energy slashed through all enemies, obliterating them instantly.

Before the monsters could react, they were already dead.

“First room cleared already? This is the damage of a +13 weapon? Purgatory’s mobs got wiped in a second!”

“Too insane! Old Mo, your damage feels stronger than my max-level Red-Eye!”

As his allies gawked, Chen Mo had already entered the second room.

Since he’d used his skills in the previous room, he relied on Inner Demonic Sword Art here.

Xxx!

Even without skills, the +13 Suonam’s raw power made quick work of the enemies.

But there was a problem.

Without gear, titles, or fashion buffs, his attack speed was agonizingly slow—slower than one strike per second. Without his precise mechanics, he’d have been overwhelmed.

“Damn it, I need to upgrade my other gear! But which build to choose?”

From past experience, there were two dominant builds for Sword Souls this patch: Attack Speed or Damage.

The Attack Speed build focused on rapid basic attacks, while the Damage build relied on burst skills.

Chen Mo didn’t hesitate—he chose Attack Speed.

Why?

First, the Damage build excelled in dungeons but offered little in Pvp, where he wanted dominance. Second, perfecting the Damage build required a Legacy Set, which were now ultra-rare due to the Legacy Chest bug. Lastly, the Damage build relied on skill bursts with minimal playstyle flair, which clashed with Chen Mo’s love for flashy mechanics.

Thus, Attack Speed was the clear choice.

“Attack Speed build—what gear do I need?”

While pondering, he cleared the Normal-tier Purgatory. With the +13 weapon, the boss fell swiftly.

Back in town, he opened the Auction House.

First Target: Shoulder Guard

Searching for “purple-gold guardian pauldron,” he found:

Purple-Gold Guardian Pauldron

Lv. 35 | Light Armor

Physical Defense +1003 | Strength +10 | Attack Speed +3%

Set Bonus: Strength +15 | Stun Resistance +80

[Weakness Perception] +1 | [Inch Fist] +1

Though originally a Martial Deity endgame set, its light armor and Attack Speed made it a coveted pick for Attack Speed Sword Souls.

Price: 5 million Gold Coins and above.

“Tsk, this Pauldron and the Yanyan Shoulders are nightmares for Martial Deities and Gunners alike!”

After purchasing, he turned to the upper body slot.

Fan Wind Coat

Lv. 13 | Cloth Armor

Attack Speed +3% | Movement Speed +3% | Jump Power +20

Though low-level, its stats made it worth a staggering 20 million—over $200.

Next: belt, lower armor, and shoes.

Heavenly Giant Beast Light Lower Set

Attack Speed +3% | Movement Speed +5%

Total cost: 6 million.

Five gear slots down.

Jewelry Slots

Handguard: Ink Bamboo Bracelet

Lv. 25 | Rare

Movement Speed +3% | Jump Power +20

Critical for Chen Mo’s maxed Silver Falling Blade—PK and dungeon utility. 7 million spent.

Ring: Spiritual Resonance Heart

Lv. 30 | Divine

HP Max +135 | MP Max +54 | Attack Speed +3% | Slow Resistance +10

Stats were monstrous. Price? 30 million—sticker shock.

Necklace: King’s Star (unattainable at Lv. 30)

Instead, he settled for Equatorial Star-Crushing Flower Sash—HP/MP recovery for 2-3 million.

Final gaps: Title and Fashion.

“Title? Fashion? How should I choose?”

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