Blademaster
Tier 3Blademaster is a Tier 3 Spirit Charm in VV: Ultimatum that makes bladed basic attacks deal 90% less damage but inflict deep gash stacks - at 3 stacks, you deal 110% of all the damage you would have done normally.
Blademaster is deferred-damage as a playstyle. While it is equipped, your bladed basic attacks inflict deep gash stacks on the opponent but deal 90% less damage on contact. The payoff lands when you reach 3 deep gash stacks: the charm then deals 110% of all the damage you would have done normally - your withheld damage comes back with a 10% bonus on top.
Described in documentation as "an ancient charm, belonging to a blade master", it fundamentally changes the tempo of sword combat. Individual hits stop mattering; three-hit sequences are everything. Land the full set and you out-damage a normal build by 10%. Get interrupted at one or two stacks and you have effectively traded real damage for nothing, since the stacked payout never fires.
That makes Blademaster best for players confident in stringing consecutive bladed hits - strong pressure games, reliable combo routes, or opponents who cannot easily disengage. It is one of the riskier Tier 3 offensive charms because its downside is constant while its upside is conditional. It requires Level 15; its zone, weight, and drop or vendor source are not documented in current community documentation.
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| Tier | Tier 3 |
| Requires | Level 15 |
FAQ
Is Blademaster a damage increase?
Only if you complete the sequence. Bladed basics deal 90% less damage while applying deep gash stacks, and at 3 stacks you receive 110% of the damage you would normally have dealt - a net 10% gain, but only when the third stack lands.
How do you get Blademaster?
No zone, boss, or vendor source is documented for it in current community documentation; it requires Level 15 to use.