Best Second Mastery for DW Nightblade Build

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I am looking for the “best” DW Melee build that involves Nightblade. I have a level 66 pure Nightblade and have held off on selecting a second mastery. I am not worried about a beginner build. I have scoured the guides and builds, however, due to the many patches and “outdated” builds I am unwilling to commit just yet and I am looking for advice. I am looking for a build that can comfortably farm SR 65-66 and preferably 75-76 in reasonable time as well as take all super bosses. Not sure if the build exists in the game’s current state. Thanks in advance!

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Depends what you want to play.

Acid/poison? Dervish.
Cold? Probably Spellbreaker, Infiltrator, or Dervish.
Chaos? Witch-Hunter.
Pierce? Blademaster or Infiltrator.

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https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-9-3-dw-cold-dervish-with-deathmark-set-sr-85-ravager-of-flesh-mogdrogen/104547/23

https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-9-1-1-1-9-3-quick-cuts-classic-belgo-infiltrator-balanced-setup-sr-90-ravager-of-flesh-mogdrogen/109552/18

Here’s a few recent builds. Just cause they werent made in .9.6 doesn’t mean they aren’t still viable; in fact Deathmarked got buffs so it should be better, same for Belgo.

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Much appreciated. That is a good start, I was leaning towards Blademaster or Infiltrator. Any thoughts as to which one has the most endgame potential?

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I would say Infiltrator: more rr and it has Seal for damage absorb. Also able to grab some racial damage and another heal skill. Ford’s build is quite good.

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Sold! Thanks very much!

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No problem, good luck!

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I recommend either Oathkeeper (and go full Poison) or Soldier (has lot of skills that fire off auto-attacks and you will be attacking FAST).

Here’s the Oathkeeper version I have been building recently. I didn’t make this, just copied it from somewhere so I can’t vouch for it: Dervish, Level 100 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator