Trickster Build in Minecraft Dungeons II

Trickster Build in Minecraft Dungeons II Archetype build type

TricksterArchetype
Tagged gear
62
Armor sets
10
Artifacts
4
Pool effects
10
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every item the game tags Trickster: 10 melee and 8 ranged weapons and 40 armor pieces across 10 sets, plus the 10 random effects in the Trickster roll pool.

Tagged gear
62Items the game tags Trickster
Armor sets
10Scoundrel
Artifacts
4
Weapons
18Top DPS: Sculker's Bane
Pool effects
10Random effects in the Trickster pool
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Starter picks

Calculated

One stated rule per slot: the Trickster weapons with the highest measured DPS, the Scoundrel armor and the Trickster artifacts with the shortest cooldowns.

  • MeleeSculker's BaneHighest measured DPS of the Trickster melee weapons (51.7)
  • RangedShooting StarHighest burst DPS of the Trickster ranged weapons (55)
  • HelmetScoundrel CowlUnique Scoundrel piece: fixed effects, tagged Trickster
  • ChestScoundrel BlazerUnique Scoundrel piece: fixed effects, tagged Trickster
  • LeggingsScoundrel ChapsUnique Scoundrel piece: fixed effects, tagged Trickster
  • BootsScoundrel SneakersUnique Scoundrel piece: fixed effects, tagged Trickster
  • Artifact 1Ender Fog5 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Trickster artifacts
  • Artifact 2Tempo Truffle5 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Trickster artifacts
  • Artifact 3Fighter's Flute5 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Trickster artifacts
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Weapons tagged Trickster

Calculated

Melee by measured DPS from exact animation timings, ranged by burst DPS. A tier is the weapon's share of its class leader on the tier list.

Melee

Melee weapons tagged Trickster
WeaponClassDPSTier
Sculker's BaneLight51.7S
Sculker ClawsLight44A
Wolf ClawsLight43.5A
Sift SicklesLight43A
Double SicklesLight42.6A
Rascal's RazorMedium35.3C
RapierLight34.7C
The Thousand CutsLight34.7C
CookiecutterHeavy34.2A
Venomous FangsLight29.4D

Ranged

Ranged weapons tagged Trickster
WeaponTypeBurst DPSTier
Shooting StarBow55D
ShortbowBow55D
Phantom WingBow46.7D
TrickbowBow46.7D
Double CrossersCrossbow40D
Dual CrossbowsCrossbow40D
Rapid CrossbowCrossbow40D
The Cross PollinatorCrossbow40D

Full method and every class: Weapon Tier List

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Armor sets tagged Trickster

Game data

Unique sets carry fixed effects (shown); base sets roll random effects from their pools.

  • ScoundrelUnique
    Scoundrel CowlScoundrel BlazerScoundrel ChapsScoundrel Sneakers
    • Grants a 25% chance to stay in Shadowcloaking when attacking.
    • Ranged attacks deal 100% more damage at close range.
    • Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%.
    • Increases movement speed by 40% while Shadowcloaking.
  • Dreamruler CrownDreamruler CoverDreamruler PyjamasDreamruler Slippers
    • Increases souls gained by 60%.
    • Melee attacks deal 40% more damage to primary targets.
    • Increases movement speed by 40% while Shadowcloaking.
    • Increases attack damage by 35% when jumping or rolling.
  • MonarchUnique
    Monarch CrownMonarch MantleMonarch SashMonarch Talons
    • Grants a 80% chance to get additional loot drops.
    • Recover from negative statuses 50% faster.
    • Increases Soul capacity by 50%.
    • Deal 50% more damage to enemies affected by a negative status.
  • SageUnique
    Sage HeadbandSage TunicSage BeltSage Wraps
    • Take 25% less damage from ranged attacks.
    • Deal 40% more damage to wounded enemies.
    • Reduces rolling cooldown time by 40%.
    • Increases melee attack speed by 30%.
  • Twisted Warden BlindfoldTwisted Warden VestTwisted Warden TightsTwisted Warden Sneakers
    • Critical hits with melee weapons deal 45% more damage.
    • Grants a 20% chance to evade melee damage.
    • Shadowcloaking lasts 45% longer.
    • Increases chance of critical hits with melee attacks by 25%.
  • Scamp HoodScamp JacketScamp LeggingsScamp Sneakers

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Disciple maskDisciple RobeDisciple LeggingsDisciple Wraps

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Phantom HelmetPhantom ChestplatePhantom PantsPhantom Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Sculk Digger HoodSculk Digger RobeSculk Digger LeggingsSculk Digger Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Sculker MaskSculker RobeSculker SlacksSculker Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

Artifacts tagged Trickster

Game data

Shortest cooldown first, with the souls each use costs.

Artifacts tagged Trickster
ArtifactCooldownSoul costAlso tagged
Ender Fog5 s20
Tempo Truffle5 s20
Fighter's Flute5 s45FighterSummoner
Warrior Drums5 s45Fighter

Effects in the Trickster roll pool

Game data

Random effects that can roll on gear tagged Trickster (the game's Trickster effect pool), with their values at tiers I–III.

Effects in the Trickster roll pool
EffectCategoryIIIIII
AcrobatUtility10%15%25%
AssassinUtility10%15%20%
Bounty HunterAttack20%25%30%
DeflectionDefense10%15%20%
EvasionUtility10%15%20%
FinesseAttack15%25%35%
MarksmanAttack15%20%25%
ProwlerUtility15%20%30%
StealthUtility20%25%35%
StrengthAttack15%20%25%

Gear also rolls effects from its slot pool (any armor, any weapon), so these are what the Trickster tag adds.

Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.1.0. How we source this

The game tags 62 items Trickster: 10 melee and 8 ranged weapons and 40 armor pieces across 10 sets. Highest measured DPS among them: Sculker's Bane (51.7). The Trickster roll pool adds 10 effects: Acrobat, Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Deflection, Evasion, Finesse, Marksman, Prowler, Stealth, Strength.

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Trickster build FAQ

What is the highest-DPS Trickster weapon?

Melee: Sculker's Bane, 51.7 measured DPS. Ranged: Shooting Star, 55 burst DPS.

Which armor sets are Trickster gear?

10 sets: Scoundrel, Dreamruler, Monarch, Sage, Twisted Warden, Scamp, Disciple, Phantom, Sculk Digger, Sculker.

What effects can roll on Trickster gear?

10 effects come from the Trickster pool: Acrobat, Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Deflection, Evasion, Finesse, Marksman, Prowler, Stealth, Strength.

Which Trickster artifacts have the shortest cooldown?

4 artifacts carry the Trickster tag. Shortest cooldowns: Ender Fog (5 s), Tempo Truffle (5 s), Fighter's Flute (5 s).