The Forceful Burden uses a combination of powerful Hammer attacks whilst using the Assassin's subtle Shadow Arts attribute to snare and weaken the target.
Attributes and Skills
| Warrior / Assassin | Attribute Rank |
| Hammer Mastery | 12 + 1 + 1 |
| Strength | 10 + 1 |
| Shadow Arts | 8 |
| Forceful Blow | Heavy Blow | Crushing Blow | Protector's Strike | Shadowy Burden | Burst of Aggression | Signet of Malice | Resurrection Signet |
Signet of Malice may be replaced by Healing Signet, however, you will have to take off some Strength and put it into Tactics.
You could also swap Signet of Malice out for Way of the Fox, to ensure your entire chain hits.
Equipment
Survivor Insignias with one Stonefist Insignia. The Correct runes, Superior Absorption and Superior Vigor.
A Zealous Hammer witht he "I have the power!" Inscription and a perfect Fortitude mod.
Usage
Charge your adrenaline on a target (preferably squishie).
When your adrenaline is charged, pick a target.
The skill combo should be Shadowy Burden->Burst of Aggression->Forceful Blow->Heavy Blow->Crushing Blow->Protector's Strike.
After your chain use Signet of Malice to purge yourself of conditions/
After your target is killed (if you do it right they should be dead) hack away at another target to regain energy and adrenaline.
Rinse and Repeat.
Counters
Blinding before you get off your chain.
E-denial; this is a very energy-heavy build.
Adrenaline Denial.
Blocking.