Best Solo Build Guide
Primary Skill
SwordSecondary Skill
PsychologyOverview
Sword and Psychology is one of the most popular and reliable solo builds in Project Gorgon. Sword provides excellent sustained damage through Many Cuts and burst via Finishing Blow, while Parry weakens incoming attacks and removes Rage. Psychology complements this with Psychic damage, rage suppression via Soothe, and self-healing through Pep Talk. Together, Parry and Soothe form a rage suppression strategy that prevents most monsters from ever using their dangerous Rage attacks.
This combination is beginner-friendly because both skills are available early, have straightforward rotations, and scale well into endgame. Sword Slash and Mock are zero-cost basic attacks that trigger Combat Refresh, providing steady HP, armor, and Power recovery throughout fights. The Belt of the Gladiator gives +7% to both Sword and Psychology damage, making it a strong early gear pickup. The two skills share no cooldowns and cover each other's weaknesses: Sword is your primary damage dealer while Psychology provides utility, healing, and a second damage type.
Strengths
- Available early — Sword from Nelson Ballard in Serbule, Psychology from Helena Veilmoor in Eltibule
- Dual damage types (Slashing + Psychic) provide good coverage — Psychic bypasses armor entirely
- Rage suppression via Parry and Soothe prevents enemies from using their most dangerous attacks
- Combat Refresh from basic attacks (Sword Slash, Mock) provides steady HP/armor/Power recovery
- Built-in self-healing via Pep Talk reduces downtime
- Excellent treasure mod options across all gear slots
Weaknesses
- Melee range only — must close distance to deal damage
- Limited AoE options compared to magic builds
- Psychology power costs scale steeply at higher levels
Key Abilities
Zero-cost basic attack that triggers Combat Refresh (HP/armor/Power recovery). Always on your bar.
Slashing flurry with Trauma DoT. Core sustained damage ability.
High Slashing damage finisher with a slow windup. Your hardest single hit.
Weakens the target's next attack and removes Rage. Key survivability and rage suppression tool.
Zero-cost basic attack that triggers Combat Refresh on your Psychology bar. Also generates minor taunt.
Core Psychic damage attack. Your main Psychology DPS filler on an 8-second cooldown.
Massive Rage removal (up to 2,100 at max rank). Core of the rage suppression strategy that defines this build.
Heals yourself or an ally. Reduces downtime between fights.
Treasure Mod Recommendations
Direct percentage boost to all Sword damage. Your highest-priority mod.
Flat damage bonus to Sword abilities. Stacks well with percentage boosts.
Sword Slash and Thrusting Blade restore armor, adding passive survivability in combat.
Reduces the power cost of Parry, letting you use it more frequently for defense.
