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In Blade & Soul NEO Classic: Soulpiercer Requiem, players confront the forgotten legacy of the Soulpiercer, an ancient weapon infused with forbidden soul arts. Hidden within the towering halls of the Requiem Vault, the Soulpiercer is more than a weapon—it is a test of discipline, precision, and power. This expansion introduces a high-level dungeon, rare soul-bound gear sets, and new skill enhancements tied to the Soulpiercer's resonance.

This guide covers:

Navigating the Requiem Vault dungeon

Defeating the boss: Ma'Korr the Soul Judge

Unlocking and mastering the Soulpiercer weapon

Best class synergies and rotations

Optimization for PvE and PvP gameplay

1. Dungeon Overview: The Requiem Vault

Entry Requirements

To access the Requiem Vault, players must:

Reach level 60 HM 15 or higher

Complete the “Flicker of Steel” story arc

Possess a Requiem Keystone, earned from elite boss contracts or faction warfare

Dungeon Setting

The Vault is a sprawling, soul-bound temple sealed since the fall of the Soulpiercer Dynasty. It's guarded by sentient constructs, fallen disciples, and the final warden—Ma'Korr the Soul Judge.

Vault Structure

Phase 1: Hall of Echoes – A trial against mirrored versions of player classes (AI-controlled).

Phase 2: Spiritwell Courtyard – Battle spectral monks that alternate between the physical and spirit realms.

Phase 3: Sanctum of Chains – Puzzle mechanics requiring synchronized team movement to break seals.

Phase 4: Ma'Korr's Throne – The boss fight.

2. Ma'Korr the Soul Judge – Boss Mechanics

Overview

Ma'Korr is a soul-forged guardian wielding dual chakrams and soulflame abilities. The fight demands precise coordination, reaction time, and damage burst phases.

Phases and Mechanics

Phase 1: Soul Bindings (100%–70%)

Twin Chakram Spin: A wide AoE attack that pulls players inward.

Chain of Judgement: Randomly targets 2 players with tethers. Breaking range too far or too close triggers soulflame explosions.

Resonant Echoes: Summons illusions that mirror party member attacks. If not interrupted, these illusions deal massive retaliation damage.

Strategy:

Use CC (crowd control) to interrupt illusions quickly.

Assign specific roles for tethered players—1 tank, 1 ranged.

Keep distance but stay within DPS range.

Phase 2: Soulforge Reversal (70%–30%)

Ma'Korr enters an empowered stance, unleashing soul energy throughout the arena.

Soul Flames appear—stepping on them applies a stacking DoT.

Time Split: Ma'Korr creates a delay clone. Actions done now occur again 5 seconds later—plan carefully!

Strategy:

Keep movement tight. Avoid unnecessary AoEs near clones.

DPS windows open after Time Split resolves.

Support classes should time cleanse or iframe abilities for clone damage bursts.

Phase 3: Soulpiercer Awakening (30%–0%)

Ma'Korr draws upon the true Soulpiercer blade, using new unblockable attacks.

Pierce of Final Truth: A straight-line soulcut—instant kill if not iframed.

Echo Resonance: Stuns all players unless they perform a successful Soulstep Counter (a new dungeon-exclusive mechanic).

Enrage Timer: 90 seconds. Failure leads to a full soul nova wipe.

Strategy:

Learn the Soulstep Counter quick-time input pattern (available after story quest). Executing this blocks Echo Resonance.

Save burst ultimates for final 30%.

Use CC immunity during final chain phase.

3. Unlocking the Soulpiercer Weapon

After defeating Ma'Korr, you have a chance to obtain the Sealed Soulpiercer Hilt. This item begins a series of quests and crafting rituals.

Crafting Stages

Soulpiercer Fragment (combine 3 hilts)

Awakened Soulpiercer – Add Spirit Shards from Vault minibosses.

True Soulpiercer – Fuse with Soul of Ma'Korr, a rare drop from hard mode runs.

Weapon Stats (True Soulpiercer – Maxed)

Attack Power: +540

Piercing: +850

Crit Damage: +30%

Unique Passive: Resonant Clarity – Every 5th skill used echoes once more at 80% damage

Skill Enhancement: Unlocks new Soulblade arts for certain classes (see below)

4. Class Synergies – Who Benefits Most?

Blade Master

Enhanced Lightning Draw: Triggers double-hit echo on final slash

Perfect synergy with Resonant Clarity, maximizing burst rotations

Force Master

Amplified Dragonchar: Fire DoT pulses now trigger soul echoes, stacking burn

Combines well with Flame Orb cooldown reductions

Assassin

Shadow Pierce: Adds internal soulblade strikes on stealth openers

Extra burst from Heart Stab chains using Soulpiercer

Warlock

Soulburn Cycle: Soulpiercer applies instant cooldown to Thrall's chain lightning

Support Warlocks get massive group DPS boost

Destroyer

Less synergy. Strong if using Bleed builds, as Soulpiercer adds DoT burst

Not recommended unless built around PvP-focused shockwave playstyle

5. Skill Rotation Optimization

Example – Blade Master Soulpiercer Rotation

Phase: Pre-burst

LMB x3 → Sunder → Block Counter (generate Chi)

Lightning Draw → Flash Step → Lightning Draw

During Soul Echo Buff

Lightning Draw → Flicker → Lightning Draw

Awakened Blade Storm → Z Slash (this echoes via Soulpiercer)

Example – Force Master (Fire Build)

Inferno Orb → Dragonchar → Meteor Shower

Pop Soul Echo (from Soulpiercer)

Flame Palm x2 → Dragonchar (burn stacks now trigger echo damage)

6. PvE vs PvP Applications

PvE Strengths

High burst in short windows (ideal for DPS checks)

Soulpiercer's passive echo can contribute 10–15% total damage

Skill enhancements allow smoother rotations

PvP Strengths

Echoed damage adds unpredictability

Skill enhancements like Shadow Pierce bypass iframe windows

Counters defensive classes that rely on timing blocks or parries

PvP Weaknesses

Longer charge-up time for echo effects

Easily countered by silence or debuffs that reset skill counters

Weak without coordination—some classes benefit more than others

7. Soulpiercer Requiem Accessories & Set Bonuses

To fully unlock the Soulpiercer's potential, farm the Requiem Set accessories dropped from Blade and Soul NEO Divine Gems, the Vault and Ma'Korr.

Set Bonus

2-piece: +12% skill echo damage

3-piece: Reduces cooldown of enhanced skills by 15%

5-piece: Increases crit rate by 10% for 5 seconds after triggering a soul echo

Accessories

Resonant Fang Ring – +10% Crit Damage, +Piercing

Hollow Edge Necklace – Reduces enhanced skill cooldowns

Soulforged Bracelet – Boosts damage during iframe-triggered buffs

8. Tips for Farming and Progression

Daily Tasks

Run Requiem Vault Normal for fragments

Exchange tokens for Spirit Shards

Weekly missions grant guaranteed hilt pieces

Hard Mode Loot Tips

Use a group with at least 2 CC-capable classes

Assign a raid leader to call tether/burst moments

Save Soulstep Counters for final phase!

PvP Farming

Participate in Requiem Rift—a new PvP zone tied to the Vault

Control “Soulfont Altars” for crafting materials and hilt boosts

Conclusion: Requiem of a Legend

Blade & Soul NEO Classic: Soulpiercer Requiem is more than a new patch—it's a transformative expansion that challenges your mastery of both class mechanics and soul energy combat. The Soulpiercer weapon is a devastating force in the hands of a skilled martial artist, but only those who truly understand its rhythm will unlock its true potential.

By conquering the Requiem Vault, mastering Ma'Korr's trials, and perfecting your skill rotations with Soulpiercer's echo mechanic, you become more than a warrior—you become a legend whispered through the echoes of Wraeclast's forgotten battles.