Longpoint

Longpoint extends the reach of the Vanguard while toggled on, letting the greatsword bite from a step further out than it otherwise could.

Effect

Attack range simply extends how far the basic attack reaches. The gain is enough to start a swing before an enemy has closed on you, and enough to keep hitting one that is drifting away.

The bonus is a real defensive stat on a class with no shield: every hit you land from outside an enemy's reach is a hit you do not take back.

Toggling

Prayers switch on instantly and lock out briefly after being switched off.

Strategy

• Run it against the Goblin Underling, whose melee range you can then sit outside of.
• It does nothing about a Goblin Archer or Goblin Warlock, both of which outrange you regardless; Bladesong or Unflinching serve better there.
• The basic attack pierces, so the extra reach catches more enemies in a line, not just the nearest.
• Range and attack speed are independent, so there is no wrong pairing with gear.