Which pieces of the Great Sword progression set survive into endgame?

Dahaad Shardbraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Great Sword sets, so craft it first.

Great Sword · melee · burst

Great Sword Progression Build

The Great Sword progression set at HR 34–41 swaps the starter armor for Dahaad Shardhelm α (head), Gore Mail α (chest), Dahaad Shardbraces β (arms), Arkvulcan Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs) and moves to Stalwart Lamorak. The point of this stage is Weakness Exploit Lv5, Antivirus Lv3, Focus Lv3, Critical Boost Lv2 and Agitator Lv2 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

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Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+)

HR 34–41

Weapon

Stalwart Lamorak

Charm

Exploiter Charm II

Decorations

Handicraft Jewel I, Critical Jewel II, Sheath Jewel I, Sane Jewel I

Armor

Head: Dahaad Shardhelm α
Chest: Gore Mail α
Arms: Dahaad Shardbraces β
Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β
Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3Focus Lv3Critical Boost Lv2Agitator Lv2

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv2: approximately 1× raw, or 1.078× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Great Sword Progression FAQ

What is the best Great Sword progression build?: At HR 34–41 the Great Sword moves to Stalwart Lamorak with Dahaad Shardhelm α (head), Gore Mail α (chest), Dahaad Shardbraces β (arms), Arkvulcan Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs) and Exploiter Charm II.
Which pieces of the Great Sword progression set survive into endgame?: Dahaad Shardbraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Great Sword sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Great Sword progression set cover?: It is recorded for HR 34–41.