SP Roud — Stance Switch
Rock Dragon's ATK buff applies to both Assault (auto-attacks) and Burst (AoE skills), providing universal value regardless of stance. The -5% HP cost is offset by Assault Tier 2 lifesteal.
For dedicated Assault players: +90% Auto DMG is massive for Rush/Uppercut/Downslash. Only use if you stay in Assault stance most of the time.
Ruby/Ruby/
Topaz
Emerald/Emerald/Emerald
Ruby/Ruby/Topaz
Emerald/
Sapphire/
Diamond| Star | Branch | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| T0 | Stance Expansion | Rush → Uppercut (1500% single-target, auto-ATK scaling) |
| T1 | Combo Extension | Uppercut → Downslash (2500% single-target). Full combo: 5000% per cycle |
| T2 | Stance Bonuses | All hits heal 25% of ATK as HP |
| T3 | Stance Mastery | Guaranteed crit + hit. +15% auto-DMG per hit (max 5 stacks = +75%) |
Assault Stance (Single-Target Boss Killer). Premier single-target boss killer with guaranteed crits and ramping auto-DMG. Self-sustaining via lifesteal.
Skill: Stance Switch
Toggle between two stances:
Assault Stance (Blue): Auto-attack becomes Rush — dash to target, deal 1000% DMG (auto-attack damage scaling).
Burst Stance (Red): Auto-attack becomes Explosion Slash — fan-shaped AoE, deal 450% DMG (skill damage scaling).
The stance toggle is instant and can be used mid-combat to adapt to the situation. Assault is for bosses; Burst is for packs.
Recommended Card
Best: 
Rock Dragon (★4, Warrior) — Works in Both Stances
| Star | Passive |
|---|---|
| ★1 | +10% ATK, +15% DEF |
| ★2 | +20% ATK, +30% DEF |
| ★3–4 | Every 5s: -5% HP → +16% DEF +10% ATK buff (2 stacks) |
Synergy: Rock Dragon's ATK buff applies to both Assault (auto-attacks) and Burst (AoE skills), providing universal value regardless of stance. The DEF boost helps Roud survive in melee range, and the periodic self-buff stacks compound with Tier 0's combat boost buffs. The -5% HP cost is easily offset by Assault Tier 2 lifesteal (heal 25% ATK per hit).
Assault Specialist: 
Blaze Lord (★4, Warrior)
| Star | Passive |
|---|---|
| ★1 | +40% Auto-Attack DMG, -10% HP per auto |
| ★2 | +100% HP Regen |
| ★3 | +15% Dodge |
| ★4 | +90% Auto-Attack DMG |
For dedicated Assault players: +90% Auto DMG is massive. The -10% HP per auto penalty is offset by Roud's Tier 2 Assault lifesteal (heal 25% ATK per hit). Only use this if you stay in Assault stance most of the time.
Early / Budget: 
Giant Beast (★4, Warrior)
| Star | Passive |
|---|---|
| ★1–2 | +30-50% Auto-Attack DMG |
| ★3–4 | Post-skill: enhanced heavy AoE 500% + 50% stun |
Decent early option — the post-skill heavy attack triggers after Burst skills. Outscaled by Rock Dragon at endgame.
Gem Setup
Roud's gem setup is the same for both stances because both benefit from raw ATK.
Weapon / Ring Gems (Type 1 — Offensive, 6 sockets total)
| Equipment | Socket 1 | Socket 2 | Socket 3 | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon |  Ruby (ATK) |
Ruby (ATK) |
 Topaz (Crit) |
ATK scales both stances; Crit for Assault guaranteed-crit amplification |
| Ring | Ruby (ATK) |
Ruby (ATK) |
Topaz (Crit) |
Same rationale — 4 Ruby + 2 Topaz is optimal for physical DPS |
Armor / Amulet Gems (Type 2 — Defensive, 6 sockets total)
| Equipment | Socket 1 | Socket 2 | Socket 3 | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor |  Emerald (HP) |
Emerald (HP) |
Emerald (HP) |
Survivability for melee range combat |
| Amulet | Emerald (HP) |
 Sapphire (DEF) |
 Diamond (All Resist) |
Mixed defense for Abyss content |
Why not Amethyst (CritDMG)? Tier 3 Assault already guarantees crits, so Amethyst is tempting. However, the guaranteed crit only applies in Assault stance — in Burst stance, you have no special crit synergy. Ruby provides consistent value in both stances. If you ONLY play Assault, swapping 1 Ruby for 1 Amethyst is viable.
Stance-Specific Affix Priorities
Assault-Focused (Single-Target Boss Killer)
Weapon
| Priority | Affix | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto-Attack DMG% | Direct scaling for Rush/Uppercut/Downslash |
| 2 | ATK% | Multiplies base ATK |
| 3 | Crit DMG% | Amplifies Tier 3 guaranteed crits |
Armor
| Priority | Affix | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP flat | Melee survivability |
| 2 | DEF% | Damage mitigation |
| 3 | DR% | Flat damage reduction |
Burst-Focused (AoE Clear / Farming)
Weapon
| Priority | Affix | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill DMG% | Direct scaling for Explosion/Hammer/Spin |
| 2 | ATK% | Multiplies base ATK |
| 3 | DMG% | General damage increase |
Armor
| Priority | Affix | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP flat | Melee survivability |
| 2 | DEF% | Damage mitigation |
| 3 | DR% | Flat damage reduction |
Practical Advice: Most players keep Assault weapon affixes and swap to Burst stance for farming. Assault affixes (auto-ATK DMG) still provide base ATK which helps Burst, and you only lose the auto-specific bonus during Burst mode.
Combo Reference
Assault Combo Chain
Rush (1000%) → Uppercut (1500%) → Downslash (2500%)
Total per cycle: 5000% auto-attack DMG
Tier 3: All hits guaranteed crit, +15% DMG/hit (max +75%)
Tier 2: All hits heal 25% ATK
Burst Combo Chain
Explosion Slash (450%) → Burst Hammer (600%, radius 3) → Burst Spin (800%, line AoE)
Total per cycle: 1850% skill DMG (AoE)
Tier 3: 50% chance extra explosion (200%, radius 2) per hit
Tier 2: All hits apply -30% skill resist (max 3 stacks = -90%)