Sword & Shield
RawChanges in TU3.5
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Udra Miremail γ allows us to fit 
Counterstrike Lv3 which is a noticeable DPS increase.
Artian Weapon
Since this build is meant to be generalist, we recommend building an Artian Weapon that is either 
Blast or 
Paralysis. (most prefer Paralysis)
Verdoloto - Paralysis or Blast
- Parts: 3x Attack
- Reinforcements: 3-4x Attack, 1-2x Sharpness
Don't worry too much if you don't get a perfect weapon. The difference in performance is quite small between Attack/Affinity Reinforcements.
Note: If you want to build Elemental SnS, you definitely can. If a monster is weak to an Element enough, having a 
Dragon Verdoloto (for example) will deal more damage than Paralysis/Blast. Up to you if you want to build this many Swords or just use one. The difference won't be too drastic unless the monster is extremely weak to an element.
Decorations
The Weapon Decorations are pretty straightforward.
Critical Jewel III + Guardian/Handicraft Jwl + Mastery Jewel
If you have a RNG Charm that can fit Offensive Guard Lv3, use another 
Critical Jewel II instead.
Offensive Skill choices
Weakness Exploit and 
Agitator are universal best-in-class offensive skills, and most sets will try to max them out first. Weakness Exploit can be changed to other options when reaching the affinity cap.
Maximum Might is an excellent Skill, but requires you not to use any stamina to stay active. If you find yourself dodging or blocking often, or your weapon drains stamina (like Bow, DB), you might want to switch to another skill or use 
Second Wind I (Anjanath set bonus) to keep it active more often.
Counterstrike requires you to either block or receive an attack to activate (certain parry moves can also activate it). It is worth investing 3 points into this Skill if your weapon excels at activating it. Becomes less useful in multiplayer.
Adrenaline Rush is a front-loaded Skill, meaning it's usually best to just invest 1 point into it. Seregios' set bonus (Seregios's Tenacity) boosts its damage and uptime, but there are usually better options. This Skill becomes much less efficient in Multiplayer as the monster will attack other players, too.
Latent Power should only be used with Rey Dau armor (Thunderous Roar II). It can be activated by taking 130HP worth of damage, or after 2 minutes have passed during a fight. Worth using if you're occasionally getting hit.
