To build Erdene effectively in Otherworld Legends, equip a dive-command primary skill with multi-strike capabilities, then build around high-frequency on-hit items, attack speed, and critical rate. Erdene splits damage between his standard bow attacks and his hunting raptor. Because both entities attack independently, high-cadence item effects trigger at roughly double the rate of standard single-hero builds.
Recommended Skill Loadout
Erdene relies on his raptor companion to disrupt incoming threats while he lines up ranged shots from safety. Set up your active slots to maximize aerial hit counts and manage enemy density:
| Slot | Recommended Option | Core Function | Tactical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Skill | Raptor Command (Dive Assault) | Burst damage and knockdown | Halts charging enemies and interrupts elite mob attacks. |
| Primary Style | Multi-Strike or Cooldown Reset | Hit frequency or uptime | Multi-Strike boosts on-hit proc frequency; Cooldown Reset repositions the bird against mobile bosses. |
| Secondary Skill | Piercing Arrow or Supporting Volley | Backline clear and cleanup | Penetrates enemy frontlines to hit snipers and support units. |
Use Multi-Strike as your default primary style to maximize damage density against resilient targets. If an encounter features agile bosses that frequently break away, switch to a cooldown reduction style to keep your raptor positioned on the target.
Item Priorities and Synergy Categories
Erdene functions best when stacking items that scale with rapid hit counts rather than slow, single-hit burst effects.
Critical Damage and Attack Speed
Increasing Erdene's attack cadence directly accelerates room clears:
- Attack Speed Accelerators: Relics like the Catalyst or items that grant stacking attack speed on hit let Erdene maintain a steady stream of basic arrows between pet commands.
- Critical Boosters: Equipping items such as the Monocle or Loupes for Weakness raises his damage ceiling, applying heightened burst to staggered targets.
On-Hit Triggers and Status Effects
Because Erdene and his raptor deliver separate hits simultaneously, on-hit items provide outsized value:
- Chain Lightning and Shock: Distributes single-target pet damage across the entire room, clearing clustered mobs without requiring manual aim adjustments.
- Bleed and Poison: Provides sustained damage-over-time ticks that continue whittling down boss health pools while you dodge arena-wide attacks.
- Crowd Control (Freeze, Stun, Slow): Adds supplemental lockdown on top of the raptor's base hitstun, pinning fast elites in place.
Room Clearing vs. Boss Tactics
Adapt your approach and item emphasis depending on the room type:
- Mob Rooms: Focus on ricochet, chain lightning, or explosive trigger items. Command your raptor to dive the primary cluster or high-threat snipers, then fire piercing shots along the outer wall. Keep at least one dodge roll ready so you do not get cornered.
- Boss Encounters: Shift towards single-target critical items and status stacking. Hold your Raptor Command until the boss commits to an attack animation, then strike during the recovery window to guarantee every hit of the multi-strike connects.
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Nice guide. I am checking the other Otherworld Legends articles next.
This saved me time in the early game.
I tried this today and it worked better than my old setup.
The tips are practical and easy to follow.