This pairing attacks through Sword while Psychology manages enemy Rage and supplies recovery. The following twelve-slot arrangement uses the eight core actions from the reference plus explicitly named utility choices. Use the highest learned rank of each named ability; upgrade access and skill levels remain prerequisites, not free unlocks.
- Activity
- Solo PvE against individual enemies
- Edition / reference
- Project: Gorgon live skill database and Gorgon Codex level-100 reference, checked 2026-10-17
- Named choices
- 15
Configuration and exact selections
- Sword slot 1
- Sword Slash
Basic attack for Combat Refresh rather than another Power spender.
- Sword slot 2
- Many Cuts
Maintain sustained damage on a target that will live long enough.
- Sword slot 3
- Finishing Blow
A slower heavy hit for a safe attack window.
- Sword slot 4
- Parry
Reduce Rage and weaken an incoming attack.
- Sword slot 5
- Debilitating Blow
Add an offensive debuff when incoming damage is the problem.
- Sword slot 6
- Wind Strike
Prepare a stronger next attack rather than using an unrelated damage type.
- Psychology slot 1
- Mock
A second basic attack to sustain Combat Refresh opportunities.
- Psychology slot 2
- Strike a Nerve
Provide Psychic damage alongside the sword attacks.
- Psychology slot 3
- Soothe
Remove Rage before a dangerous enemy Rage action.
- Psychology slot 4
- Pep Talk
Keep an accessible heal rather than relying only on consumables.
- Psychology slot 5
- Psychoanalyze
Use a trained Psychology attack as an additional damage option.
- Psychology slot 6
- Positive Attitude
An additional recovery option for health, armour and Power.
- Main-hand requirement
- Sword
A main-hand sword is required for the selected Sword bar.
- Treasure effect: head / weapon
- Sword Boost
Prioritise an effect supporting the active Sword attacks.
- Treasure effect: chest / feet
- Sword Flat Boost
Add a compatible flat Sword bonus where the available item permits it.
How to use this setup
- Open with Parry if the enemy threatens an early Rage action, then Many Cuts.
- Use Wind Strike before a safe Finishing Blow opportunity.
- Fit Strike a Nerve and Psychoanalyze between Sword actions; use Soothe in response to Rage.
- Return to Sword Slash and Mock when Power is tight; use Pep Talk before health becomes critical.
Priorities and progression
- Prioritise Sword damage treasure effects, then enough Power recovery to maintain the bar.
- Keep health and armour adequate for melee; an unusable high-rank ability is not an upgrade.
Why Rage control changes the fight
Damage is not the only contribution of Parry and Soothe. Use them against the enemy’s resource rather than pressing them blindly after a fixed number of attacks. A short fight may not require both; a dangerous opponent can justify sacrificing a damage action to avoid a Rage attack.
Read the actual treasure effect
Sword and Psychology have different damage and utility modifiers. A generic heal effect for another ability category does not automatically improve Pep Talk. Inspect the named action in each item effect, retain the sword requirement, and compare the result before discarding a working piece.