Introduction
The Destroyer is Lost Ark's specialized hammer class that focuses on zone control and AoE damage. He has quite a lot of build options and combos that can control the pace of the game and decimate teams.
This class ranks decently high on the overall PvP tier list for Team Deathmatch (3v3). With his high Push Immunity, endurance and Hard Crowd Controls, he can be quite a menace to deal with. When played correctly and when left alone, he can dish out serious damage. He can very easily split teams and single out priority targets when needed.
This article assumes you have a Character with a minimum level of 26 before transitioning to it. Check out the Destroyer Leveling and 1-50 Leveling guides to reach Level 26.
Check out the General PvP Guide for a better understanding of the arena systems in place.
Tanky✔
Good CC✔
Decent Damage✔
High Push Immunity✔
❌Buff Reliant
❌Slow Movement
❌High Cooldown DPS Skills
Core Skills
- Dreadnaught great utility skill with Push Immunity. Knocks Down opponents.
- Jumping Smash mobilty/catching tool.
- Power Shoulder mobility/catching tool. Has a Hard Crowd Control attached at the end of the animation.
- Running Crash mobility/catching tool. Has a Hard Crowd Control attached at the end of the animation. Can be ended early.
- Earth Eater Push Immunity skill used for zone control/combo chains. Be sure to hit enemies with the start up animation of the skill to apply a stagger.
- Perfect Swing DPS skill. Make sure to have some Orbs.
- Seismic Hammer DPS skill with Push Immunity.
- Heavy Crush Combo extender/catch tool.
- Terra Break is your Awakening. On cast, it will grant 1 bubble + 20% meter towards your identity skill. A great skill to use to recatch someone without their roll.
PvP Builds
Combat Stats
750 Swiftness, 1 Critical and 249 Specialization
Standard
Earth Wave
Alternatives
- Heavy Crush is your main flex skill. You can swap with Gravity Force.
- Starving Strength can be taken on Seismic Hammer.
- Jumping Smash can be changed to this variant Jumping Smash.
- You can go 2 spender build, but drop Earth Eater for Seismic Hammer.
- Full Swing can be taken over Seismic Hammer
Basic Combo #1
- Catch with Running Crash or Power Shoulder.
- Follow with Heavy Crush.
- Finish with Perfect Swing, Earth Eater or Seismic Hammer.
Note: If you use Earth Eater, be sure to hit the opponents with the startup of the skill to continue the CC lock (opposite of your mouse).
Basic Combo #2
- Catch with Jumping Smash.
- Stun with Power Shoulder or Running Crash as they are floating.
- Finish with Perfect Swing.
Gameplay
- Start by identifying key targets to stick onto (slow backline classes).
- Start the match with Jumping Smash to create space and pop Endure Pain near them to apply a slow and generate orbs.
- Depending on the situation, peel back for your backline or continue to pressure theirs.
- The Destroyer's Identity skill becomes unlocked after filling up your gauge. You fill up your gauge by expending orbs through your Purple spender skill. You don't have to hit them to get meter.
- I would recommend having 3 orbs when using Seismic Hammer and Perfect Swing.
- Use your identity skill to chase after key targets or peel back with your team.
Combat Stats
- 750 Swiftness, 1 Critical and 249 Specialization
Alternatives
- Heavy Crush is your main flex skill. You can swap with Gravity Force.
- Starving Strength can be taken on Seismic Hammer.
- Jumping Smash can be changed to this variant Jumping Smash.
Gameplay
- Focus on your 3v3 combos and remember your Immunity skills.
- Destroyers can control the map really well with their Immunities. Push them against the wall and prepare to catch them with a Stun. Repeat.
Basic Combo #1
- Catch with Running Crash or Power Shoulder.
- Follow with Heavy Crush.
- Finish with Perfect Swing, Earth Eater or Seismic Hammer.
Note: If you use Earth Eater, be sure to hit the opponents with the startup of the skill to continue the CC lock (opposite of your mouse).
Basic Combo #2
- Catch with Jumping Smash.
- Stun with Power Shoulder or Running Crash as they are floating.
- Finish with Perfect Swing.
Gameplay
GvG is more chaotic than Arena battles, so you rarely have the opportunity to do long combos. This mode is more about zoning/interrupting objectives and assisting allies. Do your best to coordinate with your team and stick together. Refer to 3v3 section for more gameplay tips.
Please refer to the GvG Islands and GvG Builds Guide for more information!
Summary
- Focus on creating space for your team and pressuring immobile backline threats.
- Peel for your carries if they have an aggressive comp.
- Remember your combos and try to use 3 orbs on hard hitting skills!
Credits
Written by Starlast