Difference between revisions of "Holosmith - Power Sword DPS"
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| specialization = Holosmith | | specialization = Holosmith | ||
| designed for = Raid, Fractal | | designed for = Raid, Fractal | ||
− | | rating = | + | | rating = Good |
− | | focus = | + | | focus = Direct Damage |
− | | meta = | + | | xpac = pof |
+ | | meta = | ||
+ | | difficulty = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| healing = Healing Turret | | healing = Healing Turret | ||
| utility1 = Grenade Kit | | utility1 = Grenade Kit | ||
− | | utility2 = | + | | utility2 = Throw Mine |
| utility3 = Laser Disk | | utility3 = Laser Disk | ||
| elite = Prime Light Beam | | elite = Prime Light Beam | ||
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===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
− | + | '''Healing''' | |
* {{Skill|A.E.D.}} provides a massive amount of healing if you can predict damage spikes (e.g. specific mechanics in raids). It also provides CC with {{Skill|Static Shock}}. | * {{Skill|A.E.D.}} provides a massive amount of healing if you can predict damage spikes (e.g. specific mechanics in raids). It also provides CC with {{Skill|Static Shock}}. | ||
− | + | '''Utility''' | |
− | + | * You can swap out {{Skill|Throw Mine}} for {{skill|Rifle Turret}} at a small DPS loss, but with a simpler rotation. The difference is smaller against targets with smaller hitboxes (where you might not hit with all the mines from {{Skill|Mine Field}}), but rifle turret can be body blocked on fights with adds and you lose access to the CC and boon rip. | |
− | * | + | * You can also swap out {{Skill|Throw Mine}} for more utility, though it is a large DPS loss and should only be considered as a last ditch option: |
− | * {{Skill|Hard Light Arena}} can be useful in uncoordinated groups for the protection and pull. | + | ** {{Skill|Hard Light Arena}} can be useful in uncoordinated groups for the protection and pull. |
− | * {{Skill|Spectrum Shield}} if you don't trust your healer to keep you alive or stunbreak you in high pressure fights. | + | ** {{Skill|Spectrum Shield}} if you don't trust your healer to keep you alive or stunbreak you in high pressure fights. |
==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
{{TemplateCode| | {{TemplateCode| | ||
− | code = [& | + | code = [&DQMGOyYvOSsoARQBhgCGACYBJgFXFlcW8BWJAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] |
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| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | ||
| infusion1-qt = 18 | | infusion1-qt = 18 | ||
+ | | relic = Relic of the Thief | ||
<!-- Custom stats --> | <!-- Custom stats --> | ||
| head = | | head = | ||
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| chest = | | chest = | ||
| hands = | | hands = | ||
− | | legs = | + | | legs = Dragon |
| feet = | | feet = | ||
− | | backpiece = | + | | backpiece = Dragon |
| accessory1 = | | accessory1 = | ||
| accessory2 = | | accessory2 = | ||
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===Equipment Variants=== | ===Equipment Variants=== | ||
+ | * The {{tooltip|Dragon stats}} pieces are a tiny dps increase, so you can run full {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} if you prefer. | ||
* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of the Night}} or slaying sigils when applicable. | * {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of the Night}} or slaying sigils when applicable. | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rotation=== | ||
The logic behind this rotation is to maximize your Photon Forge and {{Trait|Laser's Edge}} uptime. You build heat in Photon Forge with {{Skill|Corona Burst}}, {{Skill|Photon Blitz}}, and autoattack chains. Using {{Skill|Corona Burst}} as your last skill and exiting Photon Forge will continue to generate heat for a few seconds without causing you to overheat. Then fill the time cooling down with Sword auto-attacks and your high damage skills such as {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} and {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}}. Rinse and repeat when you fall below 100 heat. | The logic behind this rotation is to maximize your Photon Forge and {{Trait|Laser's Edge}} uptime. You build heat in Photon Forge with {{Skill|Corona Burst}}, {{Skill|Photon Blitz}}, and autoattack chains. Using {{Skill|Corona Burst}} as your last skill and exiting Photon Forge will continue to generate heat for a few seconds without causing you to overheat. Then fill the time cooling down with Sword auto-attacks and your high damage skills such as {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} and {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}}. Rinse and repeat when you fall below 100 heat. | ||
− | + | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | |
− | : | + | Holosmith can vary the length of its opener by starting at different heats. This enables them to maximise damage by ending a phase just after their Photon Forge burst. Choosing the correct opener for the fight is a matter of experience, so two options are offered here: |
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | '''40% Heat opener''' | ||
+ | Try to start with {{skill|Mine Field}} and {{skill|Throw Mine}} pre-placed | ||
# {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | # {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Detonate Mine Field}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Photon Blitz}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Laser Disk}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} - optional, more damage but you need to be fast enough to pull it off | ||
+ | ## {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | ||
+ | ## {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} | ||
+ | ## {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} x3 | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Prime Light Beam}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Photon Blitz}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Detonate (engineer)}} if the boss didn't already trigger it | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Mine Field}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Detonate (engineer)}} and {{skill|Detonate Mine Field}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | '''90% Heat opener''' | ||
+ | Try to start with {{skill|Mine Field}} and {{skill|Throw Mine}} pre-placed | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Detonate (engineer)}} and {{skill|Detonate Mine Field}} | ||
# {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
# {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}} | # {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}} | ||
# {{Skill|Laser Disk}} | # {{Skill|Laser Disk}} | ||
# {{Skill|Prime Light Beam}} | # {{Skill|Prime Light Beam}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Throw Mine}} directly onto the boss (see ''Notes'' below for details on how to use this during the rest of the rotation) | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Photon Blitz}} | ||
# {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} x2 | # {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} x2 | ||
− | |||
# {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
# {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} | # {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} | ||
− | + | <big>'''Loop Rotation'''</big> | |
+ | # {{Skill|Blowtorch}} - skip if it's not off cooldown | ||
# {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | # {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | ||
− | |||
# {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} | # {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} | ||
− | # {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} | + | # {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available |
# {{Skill|Sun Edge}} -> {{Skill|Sun Ripper}} -> {{Skill|Gleam Saber}} x2 | # {{Skill|Sun Edge}} -> {{Skill|Sun Ripper}} -> {{Skill|Gleam Saber}} x2 | ||
# {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | # {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Sun Edge}} -> {{Skill|Sun Ripper}} -> {{Skill|Gleam Saber}} x2 | # {{Skill|Sun Edge}} -> {{Skill|Sun Ripper}} -> {{Skill|Gleam Saber}} x2 | ||
# {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | # {{Skill|Refraction Cutter}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Blowtorch}} - skip if it's not off cooldown | ||
# {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} | # {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}} | ||
# {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | # {{Skill|Engage Photon Forge}} | ||
# {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Laser Disk}} - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}} - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available | ||
# {{Skill|Photon Blitz}} | # {{Skill|Photon Blitz}} | ||
− | # {{ | + | # {{skill|Mine Field}} |
− | # {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} | + | # {{Skill|Light Strike}} → {{Skill|Bright Slash}} → {{Skill|Flash Cutter}} x2 - ideally you want to be above 140 heat when you use '''Corona Burst''' so depending on your speed you may need to use more or fewer autoattack chains |
+ | # {{Skill|Detonate (engineer)}} and {{skill|Detonate Mine Field}} | ||
# {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | # {{Skill|Corona Burst}} | ||
# {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} | # {{Skill|Deactivate Photon Forge}} | ||
+ | # Return to start of loop | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | [https://youtu.be/-xWBkhku_G8 Video example (with Throw Mine and shield)] | ||
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* Never interrupt your Photon Forge auto-attack chain. | * Never interrupt your Photon Forge auto-attack chain. | ||
* If you are a little slow with the rotation outside of Photon Forge, you may find that you are not close to 149 heat when you would normally exit. In this case, perform an extra Photon Forge auto-attack chain. | * If you are a little slow with the rotation outside of Photon Forge, you may find that you are not close to 149 heat when you would normally exit. In this case, perform an extra Photon Forge auto-attack chain. | ||
+ | * Use {{Skill|Throw Mine}} off cooldown. To avoid it detonating instantly, you will need to throw the mine to the edge of the target's hitbox. If you struggle with this, just replace {{Skill|Detonate (engineer)}} with {{skill|Throw Mine}} at step 19 in the loop. | ||
* The cooldown on {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} is longer than the loop, so it will change position in the rotation. Whenever you enter {{Skill|Grenade Kit}}, use {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} if it is available. If it is still on cooldown the third time you enter {{Skill|Grenade Kit}} in the loop (just before going into Photon Forge), use {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} instead. Both {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} and {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} may be omitted from the rotation if you are losing too much heat between Photon Forge uses. | * The cooldown on {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} is longer than the loop, so it will change position in the rotation. Whenever you enter {{Skill|Grenade Kit}}, use {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} if it is available. If it is still on cooldown the third time you enter {{Skill|Grenade Kit}} in the loop (just before going into Photon Forge), use {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} instead. Both {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} and {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} may be omitted from the rotation if you are losing too much heat between Photon Forge uses. | ||
− | * {{Skill| | + | * Use {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}}, {{skill|Blade Burst}} and {{skill|Prime Light Beam}} off cooldown, but only while in '''Photon Forge''' so that you benefit from {{trait|Laser's Edge}}. |
− | + | * {{skill|Surprise Shot}} (if using) should be used off cooldown. |
Revision as of 12:46, 29 March 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: Raids and Fractals
Overview
A power DPS Holosmith build for fractals and raids. This build brings good burst and sustained AoE damage.
While this build deals good damage on its own, it excels when there are lots of conditions on the boss for
.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Shield can be used in the offhand slot of extra CC and/or survivability for a very minor DPS loss.
Skill Variants
Healing
- provides a massive amount of healing if you can predict damage spikes (e.g. specific mechanics in raids). It also provides CC with .
Utility
- You can swap out for at a small DPS loss, but with a simpler rotation. The difference is smaller against targets with smaller hitboxes (where you might not hit with all the mines from ), but rifle turret can be body blocked on fights with adds and you lose access to the CC and boon rip.
- You can also swap out
- can be useful in uncoordinated groups for the protection and pull.
- if you don't trust your healer to keep you alive or stunbreak you in high pressure fights.
for more utility, though it is a large DPS loss and should only be considered as a last ditch option:
Template Code
Specializations
Equipment
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Dragon
Berserker
Dragon
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x18
Equipment Variants
- The Dragon stats pieces are a tiny dps increase, so you can run full Berserker stats if you prefer.
- or slaying sigils when applicable.
Consumables
Food
Utility
- Slaying potions when applicable.
Usage
Rotation
The logic behind this rotation is to maximize your Photon Forge and
uptime. You build heat in Photon Forge with , , and autoattack chains. Using as your last skill and exiting Photon Forge will continue to generate heat for a few seconds without causing you to overheat. Then fill the time cooling down with Sword auto-attacks and your high damage skills such as and . Rinse and repeat when you fall below 100 heat.
Opener
Holosmith can vary the length of its opener by starting at different heats. This enables them to maximise damage by ending a phase just after their Photon Forge burst. Choosing the correct opener for the fight is a matter of experience, so two options are offered here:
40% Heat opener
Try to start with and pre-placed
- → →
- → → x3
- if the boss didn't already trigger it
- and
90% Heat opener
Try to start with and pre-placed
- and
- directly onto the boss (see Notes below for details on how to use this during the rest of the rotation)
- → → x2
Loop Rotation
- - skip if it's not off cooldown
- - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available
- -> -> x2
- -> -> x2
- - skip if it's not off cooldown
- - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available
- - This will drift backwards in the loop over time, so use whenever it is available
- → → x2 - ideally you want to be above 140 heat when you use Corona Burst so depending on your speed you may need to use more or fewer autoattack chains
- and
- Return to start of loop
Video example (with Throw Mine and shield)
Notes
- Under no circumstances should you ever overheat as it will massively reduce your damage output. Try to exit photon forge as close to 149 heat as possible.
- will continue to generate heat for a short time after it finishes, but it will not trigger an overheat if you are not in forge. For this reason, it should be the last skill you use while in Photon Forge.
- Never interrupt your Photon Forge auto-attack chain.
- If you are a little slow with the rotation outside of Photon Forge, you may find that you are not close to 149 heat when you would normally exit. In this case, perform an extra Photon Forge auto-attack chain.
- Use off cooldown. To avoid it detonating instantly, you will need to throw the mine to the edge of the target's hitbox. If you struggle with this, just replace with at step 19 in the loop.
- The cooldown on is longer than the loop, so it will change position in the rotation. Whenever you enter , use if it is available. If it is still on cooldown the third time you enter in the loop (just before going into Photon Forge), use instead. Both and may be omitted from the rotation if you are losing too much heat between Photon Forge uses.
- Use , and off cooldown, but only while in Photon Forge so that you benefit from .
- (if using) should be used off cooldown.
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