This weapon Blocks both Melee and Ranged attacks. Additionally, Block Cost is reduced by 22.5-30%.
+45-60% Finesse Damage for 2s on successful Dodge.
Quell 6.5-8% of your Peril on Weak Spot Hit.
-8.5--5.5% Charge Time on Chained Secondary Attack. Stacks 3 times.
Void Strike sustain for great crowd control, horde clear, and anti-gunner. Brain bursts can be spammed quickly after Venting Shriek Enhanced by empowered psionics. Use BB liberally to deal with armor and hard to target specials/elites from the safety of cover.
Your sword also has good horde clear, anti armor, and mobility with unlimited dodges. It is also a great defensive tool with the ability to push over most targets at medium to short range. Deflector, hi stamina, and Kinetic Deflection for peril build up on top of stamina allow you to do clutch pickups and reposition very safely while under pressure.
This is a very safe and versatile build.