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Brienne Ironleg

Brienne Ironleg

Brienne

Unlocked through playNot available at first. The game's own hint reads: 「Progress through the game to unlock this Hero」

A sturdy warrior who excels at quick attacks, quick steps and flurries.

How it plays

Her damage increases with Direct Hits. Receiving damage resets Direct Hits. Additionally, Dodge does not cancel her combos.

Base stats

How Brienne Ironleg compares against the other heroes. Only stats that actually differ between the 6 of them are listed — every hero has the same dodge pool, so ranking it would tell you nothing. Highest and lowest in each row are marked.

Base stats

Complexity
3 of 5
Health
50
Block
50
Stamina
100
Stamina regen
1.4
Special gain
0.85
Move speed
4
Perfect block window
0.15s
StatBrienne IronlegRange across heroesRank
Complexity31–53 of 6
Health5050–2004 of 6
Block505–501 of 6
Stamina regen1.40.215–1.41 of 6
Special gain0.850.5–14 of 6
Move speed41–52 of 6
Perfect block window0.150.066–0.151 of 6

Upgrade tree (43)

Everything you can buy for Brienne Ironleg — 43 in total, costing 10,615 Crosses — in the order the prerequisites allow. In game this sits inside their house in the village and has to be opened one row at a time, which is why nobody has written it down.

Permanent upgrades

ItemPriceRequires
Block Barrage

Blocking an enemy attack increments Direct Hits by 1.

300 Crosses
Fortified Vitality

Permanently increase Max HP by 20%

400 CrossesBlock Barrage
Crushing Blows

Permanently increase Heavy damage by 35%

400 CrossesBlock Barrage
Quick Recovery

Permanently increase Block regeneration by 25%

500 CrossesFortified VitalityCrushing Blows
Stalwart

Permanently increase Max Block Stamina by 20%

500 CrossesFortified VitalityCrushing Blows
Special Barrage

Special increments 1 additional Direct Hits.

1000 CrossesStalwartQuick Recovery
Elusive Footwork

Permanently increase Dodge Regeneration by 20%

600 CrossesSpecial Barrage
Swift Blows

Permanently increase Strike damage by 35%

600 CrossesSpecial Barrage
Quick Recovery II

Permanently increase Block regeneration by 25%

600 CrossesSwift BlowsElusive Footwork
Fortified Vitality II

Permanently increase Max HP by 20%

600 CrossesSwift BlowsElusive Footwork
Stalwart II

Permanently increase Max Block Stamina by 20%

600 CrossesSwift BlowsElusive Footwork
Everlasting Barrage

Permanently increase the time before Direct Hits reset by 0.33 seconds.

1000 CrossesFortified Vitality IIStalwart IIQuick Recovery II
Fortified Vitality III

Permanently increase Max HP by 20%

700 CrossesEverlasting Barrage
Stalwart III

Permanently increase Max Block Stamina by 20%

700 CrossesEverlasting Barrage
Elusive Footwork II

Permanently increase Dodge Regeneration by 20%

700 CrossesFortified Vitality IIIStalwart III
Crushing Blows II

Permanently increase Heavy damage by 35%

700 CrossesFortified Vitality IIIStalwart III
Swift Blows II

Permanently increase Strike damage by 35%

700 CrossesFortified Vitality IIIStalwart III

Weapons and combos

ItemPriceRequires
Brawler Vambrace-Shield

No special effect. A unique shield designed like a vambrace to fit a warrior's forearm, preserving full fist mobility.

0 Crosses
Bladed Vambrace-Shield

No special effect. Turn blocks and dashes into devastating blows.

15 METEOR
Kicking Vambrace-Shield

No special effect. Flows into a devastating chain of powerful kicks.

0 CrossesKicking Vambrace-Shield
Vambrace-Shield of the Reliquary

No special effect. Weave kicks and punches to tear through enemies.

0 CrossesVambrace-Shield of the Reliquary

Gear

ItemPriceRequires
Brienne's Spaulder

No special effect. A cheap shoulder protection with peeling gold paint over deep sword scars.

0 Crosses
Brienne's Sabatons

No special effect. Sabatons of worn iron with cheap golden paint.

0 Crosses
Brienne's Hand Wraps

No special effect. Tightly wound cloth that protects the hands and knuckles during single combat.

0 Crosses
Brienne's Belt

No special effect. A faded and sweat stained belt.

0 Crosses
Rushing Shoulder Guard

Increases Move speed by 10% A shoulder guard made of hardened leather and formed for maximum mobility.

0 CrossesRushing Shoulder Guard
Blitzing Shoulder Guard

Being hit does not reset Direct Hits A thick wolf fur that trades protection for a more stable combat rhythm.

0 CrossesBlitzing Shoulder Guard
Enduring Spaulder

Increases Max Block Stamina by 40% A broad pitted spaulder that fortifies endurance.

0 CrossesEnduring Spaulder
Rushing High Boots

Increases Special Charge Generation by 15% Knee-high boots of waxed leather built for a steady advance.

0 CrossesRushing High Boots
Blitzing Toe Plates

Increases Heavy damage by 20% Reinforced steel caps that help focus the momentum of lunging steps.

0 CrossesBlitzing Toe Plates
Enduring Sabatons

Slightly increases Damage Reduction Heavy sabatons that root the wearer to the ground.

0 CrossesEnduring Sabatons
Rushing Gauntlet

Increases Dodge Regeneration by 30% A well articulated leather glove that feels like a second skin.

0 CrossesRushing Gauntlet
Blitzing Gauntlet

Increases Strike damage by 20% A heavy leather gauntlet with a crude iron band over the knuckles designed to add devastating impact to every jab.

0 CrossesBlitzing Gauntlet
Enduring Gauntlet

Increases Healing Power by 10% An unadorned metal gauntlet that has withstood countless blows.

0 CrossesEnduring Gauntlet
Rushing Belt

Increases Strike damage on block by 20% A thick leather belt with pointed iron studs for an added piercing threat.

0 CrossesRushing Belt
Blitzing Belt

Direct Hits damage bonus increased by 20% A red rope belt fastened with an ornate golden buckle worn by fighters who master precision and escalating punishment.

0 CrossesBlitzing Belt
Enduring Belt

Increase Block regeneration by 50% A belf of dull metal clasped by a large otherwordly visage that steadies the fighting spirit.

0 CrossesEnduring Belt

Outfits and lore

ItemPriceRequires
Letter from the Highlands

A worn letter, folded and refolded many times. The was seal is cracked but unbroken.

0 Crosses
A Hunter's Warning

A hastily scribbled note. The ink is smudged in places and it smells faintly of pine and damp earth.

0 CrossesStats_Character5_TimesCharactersUsed>0
Brienne's Breastplate

No special effect. A well used breastplate with painted gold inlays.

0 Crosses
Rushing Breastplate

Reduces Stagger duration when hurt by 33% An iron breastplate worn beneath a loose white surcoat.

0 CrossesRushing Breastplate
Blitzing Breastplate

Direct Hits required for max damage bonus reduced by 2 Forged from steel dyed a rich cerulean and covered in round studs.

0 CrossesBlitzing Breastplate
Enduring Breastplate

Increases Max HP by 30% A leather cuirass molded to the chest and hardened to deflect blades.

0 CrossesEnduring Breastplate

All 6 heroes

Verified from game files · EA 1.0 (2026-07-22)