Mora's Hand · Melee Courage
Fire-based AoE DPS build. Ember retaliates with fire when hit, Ignus Wroth sets the ground ablaze, Inferno deals massive damage to burning enemies.
Worth it?
✓ Pros
- Strong AoE fire damage — excellent for clearing groups
- Ember provides passive retaliation damage when hit
- Inferno deals bonus damage to already-burning enemies (combo synergy)
- Ignus Wroth + Inferno combo is devastating in chokepoints
✗ Cons
- Requires Kith of Kings Rank 5 and 27,500 Standing to unlock
- Fire DoT takes time — less effective for instant burst
- No defensive or healing abilities
- Courage-attuned weapons required for maximum damage
Loadout
Recommended weapons and core arcanics; slot picks when Best/Budget data is available.
Core arcanics
EmberWhen enemies hit you, unleashes a fire AoE attack around you. Passive retaliation.
Ignus WrothCasts a field of flame on the ground that damages enemies within range.
InfernoFires a fireball dealing massive Fire damage. Deals bonus damage to enemies already on fire.
- 1Apply Ember to yourself (passive fire retaliation)
- 2Cast Ignus Wroth on the ground to set area ablaze
- 3Fire Inferno at burning enemies for bonus damage
- 4Engage in melee — Ember triggers fire AoE when hit
- 5Recast Ignus Wroth on new enemy positions
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| Build | Tier | Difficulty | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora's Hand · Melee CourageThis page | — | Intermediate | Wulder, Blitzel |
| Mora's Hand · Melee Courage · Overview | — | Intermediate | Marrow's Bane, Precklies |
| Mora's Hand · Ranged Courage | — | Intermediate | Blitzel, Grinn |
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Mora's Hand · fire DPS
Overview
Mora's Hand is a Courage-based Pact focused on fire damage and AoE destruction. The three Arcanics create a powerful combo loop: Ember provides passive fire retaliation, Ignus Wroth sets the ground ablaze, and Inferno deals massive bonus damage to already-burning enemies. A flashy, aggressive Pact that excels at clearing groups.
- Pact: Mora's Hand
- Virtue: Courage (invest all points here)
- Playstyle: Fire AoE DPS, combo-based, aggressive
How to unlock Mora's Hand
Purchase the recipe from the Kith of Kings faction at Rank 5 for 4,000 Standing. Craft at Tuvalkane (Bond Level 3 required).
Core loadout
- Blitzel — Courage-attuned Bow. One of the highest DPS bows in Soulframe. Pairs well with Ignus Wroth for ranged fire combos.
- Wulder — Courage-attuned melee. Good for triggering Ember retaliation in close range.
- Grinn — Courage-attuned sidearm for close-range burst.
- Ember — Grace Arcanic. When enemies hit you, unleashes a fire AoE attack around you. Passive retaliation that rewards aggressive positioning.
- Ignus Wroth — Spirit Arcanic. Casts a field of flame on the ground that damages enemies within range. Sets enemies on fire for Inferno combo.
- Inferno — Courage Arcanic. Fires a fireball dealing massive Fire damage. Deals bonus damage to enemies already on fire — the core combo finisher.
How to play it
- The combo loop: Ignus Wroth → Inferno — set enemies on fire first with Ignus Wroth, then hit them with Inferno for massive bonus damage. This is your primary damage rotation.
- Apply Ember early — the passive retaliation triggers automatically when hit. In melee range, this adds significant free damage.
- Position Ignus Wroth on chokepoints — doorways, corridors, and spawn points. Enemies walking through take continuous fire damage.
- Use Blitzel from range — fire Arrow Hail into Ignus Wroth zones for devastating AoE, then follow up with Inferno on burning targets.
- Courage investment maximises Inferno damage — all Virtue points into Courage for maximum fireball scaling.
When to use a different build
- When you need survivability — Mora's Hand has no defensive or healing Arcanics. Against tough bosses, consider Ode Tempest (Atmos Sphere immunity) or bring an Oscelda healer.
- Single-target burst — the fire combo takes time to set up. For instant burst on a single target, Sirin's backstab or Ode Tempest's Seismor are faster.