Battleweaver - Crossbow + Staff Small Scale PvP Build
- High Burst Damage
- High Single Target DPS
- Great Kiting Ability
- High Skill Ceiling
- Low Utility
Overview
This Staff and Crossbow PvP build is centered around delivering rapid bursts of damage, making it highly effective in both duels and single-target assassinations in PvP encounters. While this build primarily focuses on dealing high damage, it may lack versatility in terms of providing support or utility to your group. However, it shines as a glass cannon, capable of delivering devastating damage to enemies. The Staff & Crossbow is an excellent choice for solo players who prefer the solo gameplay in PVP but the build can also act perfectly fine in small groups as they provide much needed range DPS and even some utility with the use of Icebound Tomb.
Attributes
In this build, prioritize allocating points into Dexterity and Perception as they offer the greatest damage increase. Aim to reach level 30 in each stat to fully maximize your damage potential, as this is the core strength of the build. Allocate any remaining points into Wisdom to bolster your mana pool and regeneration, although mana sustain isn't a primary concern for this particular build.
Skills
Skill Priority
In terms of leveling priority, focus on upgrading Serial Fire Bombs and Chain Lightning to rare quality. Rare Serial Fire Bombs increases the amount of burn stacks you can put on a target and Chain Lightning damage is directly increased based on how many burn stacks you've applied to the target. Quick Fire also gains a damage boost when attacking burning/weakened targets once its leveled to rare quality. Upgrading Nimble Leap will improve your mobility by decreasing it's cooldown and allowing you more options to chase down targets. Keep in mind that Recoil Shot damage is also increased when used after a mobility skill like Nimble Leap or Frost Smokescreen. Frost Smokescreen is also an important ability to upgrade as the rare quality doubles the times you can use the ability.
When it comes to epic upgrades, prioritize following a similar order, with File:Infernal Wave.webpInfernal Wave taking precedence, especially if you come across epic books that can be utilized while you continue upgrading your other abilities to rare quality.
Passives Priority
Upgrading passives isn't too costly, allowing you to prioritize active skills instead. However, it's essential not to neglect them. Focus on upgrading Eagle Vision for a damage increase depending on the distance from your target. Prioritize Flame Condensation for additional burn damage, and Manaball Eruption for a significant boost to ranged attacks when using the staff and kiting. File:Nature Power.webpNature Power increases damage after using a mobility skill, synergizing well with the build's playstyle. Lastly, invest in Mana Amp for a flat increase to maximum HP, enhancing survivability in PVP.
Equipment
Weapon Masteries
Mana | Melee Defense |
Mana Regen |
Spell Flexibility |
Magic Hit Chance |
All Evasion |
Mana Blessing |
Mana Regen |
Melee Defense |
Reverberation Shield | ||||||||
Destroy | Damage |
Magic Hit Chance |
Fatal Incantation |
Damage |
Mana Regen |
Mana Intensification |
Cooldown Speed |
Bonus Damage |
Strange Spacetime | ||||||||
Attribute | Mana Regen |
Weaken Chance |
Flame Wound |
Max Mana |
Magic Hit Chance |
Ignition Booster |
Weaken Chance |
Wisdom |
Brutal Destruction |
Regen | Health Regen |
Magic Defense |
Dynamic Duo |
Max Health |
Magic Endurance |
Ultimate Healing |
Debuff Duration |
Cooldown Speed |
Refined Touch | ||||||||
Move | Ranged Hit Chance |
Mana Regen |
Calm Aim |
Weaken Chance |
Mana Cost Efficiency |
Cold Vision |
Magic Defense |
Ranged Crit Hit Chance |
Quick Steps | ||||||||
Chain Fire | Damage |
Skill Damage Boost |
Cold Rage |
Damage |
Buff Duration |
Rapid-Fire |
Cooldown Speed |
Mana Regen |
Brutal Wound |
Staff:
To maximize your damage output, invest 9 points into Destroy to significantly increase skill damage and magical critical hit through the Weapon Masteries. Then, allocate 3 points into Attribute for an additional boost, granting a big 10% increase in Burning Damage.
Crossbow: Invest 9 points into Chain Fire to enhance your raw damage output and increase your kill potential. Allocate the remaining 3 points to Move, extending your range slightly and amplifying your damage further. This synergizes well with abilities like Toublek's Thunderous Soul and the Miracle of Mother Nature Clothing set, which also improve your range and facilitate kiting.
Rotations
- This rotation is focused on delivering the highest possible damage to a single target, especially one that isn't aware of your presence or is isolated from their allies. Initiate with High Locus to decrease skill cooldowns, while Inject Venom applies poison with each skill cast on the target. Utilize Shadow Strike to approach and immobilize the target, followed by Brutal Incision from behind, then quickly transition into Frenzied Sword Dance for substantial damage and additional poison application with Inject Venom. Upon completing Frenzied Sword Dance, immediately cast Frost Smokescreen once or twice to create distance and apply a slow to the target. From a safe distance, and if the target survives, unleash all three casts of Serial Fire Bombs to inflict burning after reapplying Inject Venom on yourself. Conclude with Inferno Wave, Chain Lightning, and Judgment Lightning to finish off even the toughest enemies.
- This rotation emphasizes lower cooldown abilities suitable for engaging enemy assassins or adversaries with lower levels or significantly less gear. It relies on instant-cast abilities to swiftly close in with dagger skills, dealing high burst damage before creating distance using Frost Smokescreen to avoid vulnerability. The rotation concludes by finishing off the target with Inferno Wave, Chain Lightning, and Judgment Lightning.
High Locus: You should use this ability regularly to reduce the cooldowns of your other abilities consistently before initiating a rotation.
Camouflage Cloak: This ability remains one of your most valuable tools for turning the tide of a fight in your favor or making a swift escape. The stealth provided by Camouflage Cloak offers versatility for both initiating and evading engagements, allowing for creative tactical movement.
Icebound Tomb: This ability is fantastic for resetting engagements or immobilizing a target to help with your escape. Its extended duration freeze, coupled with the absence of any item currently in the game that can remove this debuff, makes it incredibly potent in 1v1 encounters and small group PvP. It's particularly effective for locking down enemy healers, giving you plenty of time to focus on other targets.
Useful Information
- Select Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it provides essential protection with its shield, capable of absorbing damage equal to 50% of your mana. This not only aids in mitigating damage but also increases your cooldown speed in order to let you heal more often.
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