| Mantra | Effect | |--------|--------| | | Thrusts a pillar of stone in front of you, throwing anyone in the way into the air. Similar to a close‑range version of Ice Spikes and must be dodged. | | Earthquake | Slams the ground to create a small earthquake that deals heavy posture damage. It has a very flat hitbox and a high cooldown. | | Rock Armour | Covers the user in temporary stone armour, granting good defenses at the cost of speed and agility. The armour is destroyed after some time or enough hits. |
To consistently pull this card during your progression, you need to dedicate significant early-game investment into Strength. Essential Gear: Worldpiercer Gauntlets
These are arguably the best fist weapons for PvP daze-chaining.
It transforms high-penetration weapons and stats from moderate damage boosters into literal shield-ignoring heavy hitters. You can easily achieve 60% to 80%+ true armor penetration, treating enemy defense values as if they barely exist. Recommended Weapon Choices deepwoken earth piercer
An explosive dirt and rock eruption knocks back opponents, serving as a reliable combo separator or an opportunity for an aerial follow-up. Ultimate Build Synergy: The "Million Ton" Core
To make the most of the Earth Piercer, players usually pair it with:
The entire identity of an Earth Piercer build relies on stacking . Normally, Deepwoken imposes a 50% hard cap on effective penetration . However, the Earth Piercer playstyle uses a specific talent combination to shatter this boundary. Million Ton Piercer | Mantra | Effect | |--------|--------| | |
“The wind remembers what lies beneath—jagged, hungry, unyielding. With a clenched fist, you remind your foe of the earth’s cold spine.”
is an ability used by Lesser and Greater Angels. A Lesser Angel “rises into the air and shoots 4 bullets of light that explode, deal damage, and slow those hit.” Greater Angels fire an upgraded version with 5 bullets. While this is not a player‑obtainable mantra, it further establishes “Piercer” as a naming pattern for elemental projectile attacks.
It possesses a decent reach, allowing you to zone enemies, though you are vulnerable if you miss a swing due to the recovery time. Obtainment It has a very flat hitbox and a high cooldown
The core identity of the Earthpiercer lies in its specialized .
An Earth Piercer playstyle relies on heavy crowd control (ragdolls and dazes) combined with raw, un-capped physical damage. 1. Attunement Selection
Getting your hands on an Earth Piercer requires venturing into some of the most dangerous areas of the Eastern Lumonant or the Depths. It is a rare drop, meaning you will likely need to farm specific encounters. 1. The Depths (Layer 1 and Layer 2)
| Mechanic | Effect | |----------|--------| | | Quick, short-range stab; low posture damage | | Charged | Longer range, higher damage, armor piercing | | Talent: Earthshatter | On heavy impact, creates a small shockwave (50% posture bonus) | | Talent: Deep Core | Projectile gains +50% penetration against blocking enemies | | Enchant synergy | Providence : Blocked hits still deal chip damage; Eruption : Leaves a wind mine on missed shots |