A solo PvE melee template for Immortal Realm. This build is the most accessible starting point on the shard — straightforward to train, durable in normal content, friendly to a new player who wants to fight things.
Quick Facts
| Role | Solo PvE melee |
| Skill total | 700 (standard cap) |
| Difficulty to play | Easy |
| Difficulty to train | Easy |
| Training time to working | 30-50 hours |
| Time to grandmaster | 80-120 hours |
| Pairs with | Civic Orders, dungeon content, convoys |
Skill Template
| Skill | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Swordsmanship | 100 | Primary weapon skill |
| Tactics | 100 | Damage scaling |
| Anatomy | 100 | Damage + healing synergy |
| Healing | 100 | Survival via bandages |
| Resist Spells | 80-100 | Magic damage mitigation |
| Parrying | 80-100 | Shield blocking |
| Magery (or Chivalry) | 60-80 | Utility (Recall, scrolls) |
Total: 620-700 points depending on utility skill.
You can drop Parrying for additional Resist or Magery if you prefer a 2-handed weapon style.
Training Order
| Stage | Push To | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Trainers | Sword 30, Tactics 30, Anatomy 30, Healing 30 | Buy from NPCs in New Haven |
| 2 — Combat | Sword 60, Tactics 60, Anatomy 60 | Practice on starter mobs |
| 3 — Survival | Healing 80, Resist 60 | Self-heal in real combat |
| 4 — Mid skill | All combat skills 80-100 | Mid-tier content opens |
| 5 — Specialization | Parrying or utility skill | Pick your defense or utility flavor |
| 6 — Grandmaster | Push to 100 across template | Full power |
Stats
| Stat | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 100 | Damage and HP |
| DEX | 65 | Swing speed and stamina |
| INT | 60 | Mana for utility skills |
Adjust if you take more Magery (push INT higher).
Gear
Starter gear (early game):
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main hand | Heater Shield + Longsword | Or Katana for speed |
| Body | Studded leather | Cheap, decent AR |
| Helm | Leather cap | Replace later |
| Other | Bandages × 50 | Keep stocked always |
Mid-game gear (50+ skill):
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Main hand | Vanq or magic sword |
| Body | Plate, ringmail, or full plate |
| Resists | Whatever you can craft or trade for |
Late-game / endgame:
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Weapons | TimeWoven augmented, Shadowforged tier (Felucca path) |
| Armor | Crafted exceptional + reforged or runic |
For the crafting tier path, Immortal Realm Crafting and Fel Iron and Shadowforged.
Gold Strategy
How to fund this build:
| Stage | Income Source |
|---|---|
| Early | Starter quests, mob loot, basic vendor sales |
| Mid | Mid-tier dungeon runs, convoy escort |
| Late | Champion spawn participation, dungeon farming |
Specific actionable steps:
- Do New Haven welcome quest → 500 gold.
- Run starter quests for 1500-3000 more.
- Do convoy escort runs as broadcasts fire — see Convoys.
- Bank check anything over 1000 gold.
For the broader economic context, Immortal Realm Economy.
Weaknesses
| Weakness | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Low magic resistance early | Train Resist Spells aggressively to 60+ |
| No ranged option | Carry a backup bow with Archery 30 |
| No self-utility | Magery 60 for Recall is huge QoL |
| Slow against multiple casters | Stay in melee range; close fast |
How This Build Connects to Systems
| System | Connection |
|---|---|
| Civic Orders | Talk to a Chirurgeon for Last Rites after deaths |
| Bounty Hunting | Strong fit for Hunter Writs |
| Convoys | Excellent escort role |
| Dungeons | Mid-tier solo, group for higher |
| Daily Ledger | Combat tasks pay reliably |
When to Respec
This template handles most PvE content. Consider a respec when:
- You want to add Archery for ranged options.
- You want to specialize toward PvP (see PvP Warrior Build).
- You want to add Taming/Lore for a hybrid pet path (drop Healing or Resist).
- You're moving toward civic Order specialization (see Chirurgeon Build).
Where to Read Next
- For PvP variant of this build, PvP Warrior Build.
- For the builds hub, Immortal Realm Builds.
- For broader progression context, Immortal Realm Progression.
- For PvP-side risk if you decide to go that direction, Immortal Realm PvP.
- The download page is the on-ramp when you're ready.
