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Gatherer PK Killer

A combat-focused gathering build designed to farm resources while giving you the tools to track down and fight hostile players.

Last Updated: September 8, 2026
Author: Soren Longhorn
Category PvM/PvP
Build Type Gatherer
Investment Moderate ◆ ◆ ◆ ◇ ◇
Chain Links Moderate ◆ ◆ ◆ ◇ ◇
Difficulty Moderate
Gatherer Anti-PK Tracking Healing Melee

Overview

The Gatherer PK Killer is built for players who want to farm resources without being completely defenseless against hostile players.

Instead of investing heavily into traditional gathering utility, this template uses a full melee setup with Tactics, Anatomy, Healing, Tracking, and Resisting Spells. The result is a gatherer that can turn the tables on players looking for an easy target.

Aspect Options

Harvest is the recommended Aspect for this build.

Harvest supports the primary gathering role while the combat skills provide the tools needed to defend yourself.

Chain Links are not strictly required, but combat-focused links can significantly improve the build.

Prioritize links that improve melee damage, survivability, and PvP performance.

Codex Use

Choose the Codex that matches your weapon skill:

  • Swords Codex

    • Recommended when pairing Lumberjacking with Swordsmanship.
    • Provides additional melee abilities and benefits from the Lumberjacking synergy.

  • Macing Codex

    • Recommended when pairing Mining with Macefighting.
    • Provides additional melee abilities while complementing the Mining setup.

Additional Codex info is in the build card

Equipment

  • Leather, Bone, or Ringmail Armor
  • Double Axe for the Lumberjacking version
  • War Hammer for the Mining version

Choose equipment that provides a balance between mobility, survivability, and melee damage.

Farming/Gameplay

The main purpose of this build is to gather resources while remaining capable of fighting back when PKs appear.

The recommended combinations are:

  • Lumberjacking + Swordsmanship
  • Mining + Macefighting

Tracking is particularly important for this playstyle. It can help identify nearby players before they get close enough to catch you completely off guard.

Rather than immediately recalling when another player appears, this build gives you the option to engage and potentially turn an attempted PK into a kill.

Additional Notes

This build sacrifices some of the convenience and utility of a traditional gatherer in exchange for significantly stronger combat capabilities.

It works particularly well for players who enjoy the risk of gathering in contested areas and want the ability to hunt players instead of simply avoiding them.

Stats

STR: 100, INT: 25, DEX: 100