Quote Originally Posted by Malacite View Post
Smiting Blow & VV are a given, 3rd Atma should be based on whatever you're doing and what weapon you have.

Razed Ruins can actually be great for Masamune SAM since the aftermath applies to critical hits which means if you get a double damage proc on a crit you can easily smack mobs for 700+ a swing. But otherwise I like Sundering Slash for the extra Regain + Attack.

The main reason for Suneater is to help enable a 4-hit build btw. I believe it's possible to do without it, but you have to have top-notch STP gear and eat carbonara. If you can manage 4-hit without Atma with a Masamune (it's possible) then you should definitely use either Razed Ruins or Griffon Claw (WS DMG +20%!) for your 3rd Atma.
Please don't give SAM advice.

Stacking Regain/Store TP atma is terrible advice. If you want to increase WS frequency, Apoc and A&O will contribute more to that goal than Sun Eater.

If you can't comfortably 5-hit with your weapon and gear selection, try a 6-hit with Sword Strap. If that doesn't work, try a 6-hit with Rose Strap. If you've got very good gear and a 480-delay GKT such as Kikugosaku, a 4-hit build is possible.

Depending on what you're fighting, you'll typically want some combination of Apoc, A&O, Razed Ruins, and Voracious Violet. Only stack regain atma if you're not engaging and are there for red/blue triggers.