Build:Crimson Duelist

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Buff up with Focus and Enrage, switch to Cannon Pistol and shoot, to affect Confusion, then switch back to the dagger and go up, always remember to use probe, to store 4 alertness, along with dodges, always avoiding taking damage and, when you are not able to evade, use the parry to save space and time enough to recover your HP bar using your sword attacks.

For More Crowd Control but less Sustain, consider swapping Vampiric Sword for Brand and use the Cannon Pistol, along with the Vampiric Dagger, to inflict Confusion.