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Duelo · Melee Grace

Fast-paced melee build using Duo Duelo to double all attacks. Flintlock provides ranged burst between melee combos.

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Worth it?

✓ Pros

  • Duo Duelo doubles all melee hits — massive damage multiplier with no setup
  • Flintlock provides instant ranged burst between melee combos
  • Dewelion thrust moveset synergises with aggressive forward pressure

✗ Cons

  • Requires precise Perfect Dodge timing to maximise bleed procs
  • Low survivability if caught without dodge window
  • Grace virtue investment reduces Courage scaling on backup weapons

Loadout

Recommended weapons and core arcanics; slot picks when Best/Budget data is available.

Recommended weapons

DewelionDewelion
ThistleThistle
NettleNettle

Weapon slots

SlotBestBudget
Primary WeaponDewelionThistle
SidearmNettleany Grace-attuned

Core arcanics

FlintlockFlintlock
BravadaBravada
Duo DueloDuo Duelo
Virtue Allocation
Courage, Spirit, Grace (recommended Virtue allocation)

Same-pact build comparison

Compare builds for the same pact (Duelo); this page is highlighted.

BuildTierDifficultyWeapons
Duelo · Magick Grace—IntermediateGwylen, Nettle
Duelo · Melee GraceThis page—IntermediateDewelion, Thistle
Duelo · Ranged Grace—IntermediateJuniper, Gwylen

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In-Depth Guide

Duelo · Melee Grace

Overview

Fast-paced melee build using Duo Duelo to double all attacks. Flintlock provides ranged burst between melee combos.

  • Virtue: Courage, Spirit, Grace (recommended Virtue allocation)

  • Pact: Duelo

Core Arcanics

  • Flintlock () —
  • Bravada () —
  • Duo Duelo () —

Pros

  • Duo Duelo doubles all melee hits — massive damage multiplier with no setup
  • Flintlock provides instant ranged burst between melee combos
  • Dewelion thrust moveset synergises with aggressive forward pressure

Cons

  • Requires precise Perfect Dodge timing to maximise bleed procs
  • Low survivability if caught without dodge window
  • Grace virtue investment reduces Courage scaling on backup weapons

Source: External

Updated for Preludes 15. Verify loadout and recipes in-game before spending materials.

How to Unlock
💡 The Fragment for Duelo is awarded upon completion of The Wreck of Mestra Carmo . Further copies may also be obtained via the Drop Sources below.
Changelog
2026-05-21Initial entry. Data from Arzyel + Avakot Wiki. Pending full verification.

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