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Wand + Dagger Solo and Small Scale PvP Build

Overview
Weapons: Wand and Dagger
Designed for: PvP (small-scale)
Focused on: DPS
Difficulty:
Easy
Strengths
  • Good DPS
  • Great Self-sustain
  • Easy to Play
Weaknesses
  • Low Mobility
  • Squishy if CC'd
  • Low Mana

Overview

This Wand + Dagger build focuses mostly on the damage skills of the dagger to deal burst damage before retreating. However, it maintains some of the healing and support skills of the Wand for extended self-sustain. The build remains a great choice for solo and small scale PVP of any kind, capable of dealing high burst damage and taking out enemies with ease.


Attributes

Strength
30
Dexterity
70
Wisdom
10
Perception
70

Your primary focus with this build should be the combination of Dexterity and Perception as you are looking to deal high damage while healing remains a secondary feature of the build. Additionally, spending some points into strength to at least reach 30 points remains valuable as it offers extra max HP.


Skills

Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Cleaving Moonlight
Cleaving Moonlight - Consecutive Use
Cleaving Moonlight - Effect Accumulation
Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webp
Shadow Strike
Shadow Strike - Shadow Escape
Shadow Strike - Range ▲
Shadow Strike - Effect Duration ▲
Inject VenomUsed frame.webp
Inject Venom
Inject Venom - Lightning Infusion
Inject Venom - Cooldown ▼
Phantom SmokescreenUsed frame.webp
Phantom Smokescreen
Phantom Smokescreen - Evasion ▲
Phantom Smokescreen - Duration ▲
Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webp
Brutal Incision
Brutal Incision - Thunderclouds Bombing
Cursed NightmareUsed frame.webp
Cursed Nightmare
Cursed Nightmare - Enhanced Nightmare
Ankle StrikeUsed frame.webp
Ankle Strike
Ankle Strike - Expand Conditions
Ankle Strike - Off-Hand Weapon Activation
Invincile WallUsed frame.webp
Invincile Wall
Invincile Wall - Expand Targets
Fountain of LifeUsed frame.webp
Fountain of Life
Fatal StigmaUsed frame.webp
Fatal Stigma
Camouflage CloakUsed frame.webp
Camouflage Cloak
Swift HealingUsed frame.webp
Swift Healing
Swift Healing - Consecutive Use
Passives
Assassin's InstinctsActive frame.webp
Shadow WalkerActive frame.webp
Destructive FangActive frame.webp
Murderous EnergyActive frame.webp
Devotion and EmptinessActive frame.webp
Selfless SoulActive frame.webp
Wrathful EdgeActive frame.webp
Assassin's StepActive frame.webp
Defense
Block BladeUsed frame.webp

This Wand & Dagger build focuses quick burst damage to single targets by the use of Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webpShadow Strike, Ankle StrikeUsed frame.webpAnkle Strike, Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webpCleaving Moonlight and Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webpBrutal Incision along with Fatal StigmaUsed frame.webpFatal Stigma and these skills should take priority when you are upgrading. Inject VenomUsed frame.webpInject Venom can be left for later but shouldn't be forgotten.

However, you shouldn't forget your healing skills either with Swift HealingUsed frame.webpSwift Healing and Fountain of LifeUsed frame.webpFountain of Life being your main heals that allow you to refresh your health after a fight. Use Invincile WallUsed frame.webpInvincile Wall acts as your surprise and allows you to win fights thanks to your superior defense and it can also be used on party members so make sure to upgrade it too.

As far as passives go, your priority should remain Assassin's InstinctsActive frame.webpAssassin's Instincts, Wrathful EdgeActive frame.webpWrathful Edge and Shadow WalkerActive frame.webpShadow Walker as they provide a fantastic damage boost to all your abilities while also improving your defenses with the use of Shadow WalkerActive frame.webpShadow Walker which can be triggered by simply using Block BladeUsed frame.webpBlock Blade to boost your evasion rate.


Equipment

Lequirus's Thorny Edge
Lequirus's Thorny Edge
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Lequirus's Grip
Lequirus's Grip
Heavy Attack Chance
Critical Hit
Hit
Dawn Mist's Killing Hood
Dawn Mist's Killing Hood
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Cooldown Speed
Hermit's Shroud
Hermit's Shroud
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Winged Wind Storm Armor
Magic Evasion
Magic Endurance
Ranged Evasion
World Tree's Origin Gloves
World Tree's Origin Gloves
Melee Evasion
Range
Magic Evasion
Dawn Mist's Mourning Pants
Dawn Mist's Mourning Pants
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Ranged Evasion
Winged Wind Gale Boots
Winged Wind Gale Boots
Max Health
Magic Evasion
Move Speed
Thunder Cleaver Necklace
Thunder Cleaver Necklace
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Silence Chance
Beast King's Gilded Bracers
Beast King's Gilded Bracers
Max Health
Skill Damage Resistance
Silence Resistance
Insightful Ring of Dimension
Insightful Ring of Dimension
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Transcendent Magic Ring
Transcendent Magic Ring
Skill Damage Boost
Max Health
Buff Duration
Tycan's Bloodlust Belt
Tycan's Bloodlust Belt
Max Health
Silence Resistance
Skill Damage Resistance


Weapon Masteries

Damage Base Damage
Damage Bonus
Witch's Contract
Base Damage
Range Up
Regenerative Meditation
Cooldown Speed
Wisdom
Deep Pain
Recovery Melee Defense
Attack Speed
Redemptive Penance
All Evasion
Range Up
Merciless Wraith
Buff Duration
Mana Regen
Spiritual Locus
Weaken Mana Regen
Enfeeble Chance
Time of the Curse
Max Mana
Cooldown Speed
Spell of Retribution
Enfeeble Chance
Magic Hit
Spell of Retribution
Disguise Ranged Defense
Health Regen
Debuff Immunity
Mana Cost Efficiency
Cooldown Speed
Master of Evasion
Buff Duration
Ranged Defense
Strong Will
Poison Melee Hit
Off-Hand Weapon
Attack Chance
Enfeebling Terror
Mana Regen
Buff Duration
Sorrowful Silence
Mana Cost Efficiency
Melee Hit
Shrewd Judgment
Assassination Melee Critical Hit
Base Damage
Ambidexterity
Melee Critical Hit
Cooldown Speed
Deep Grudge
Base Damage
Skill Damage Boost
Maddening Excitement


Wand: Allocating 9 points into Weaken is the best strategy as it amplifies your overall damage. The remaining 6 points should be distributed equally between Recovery and Damage.

Dagger: Investing 9 points into Disguise is ideal as it provides passive defensives that will help you stay alive even when under pressure as it boosts your evasion rate to almost ridiculous numbers, being able to shrug off damage entirely. The rest of 6 points should be invested into Assassination for extra crit damage.


Rotations

Burst DPS ↴
Inject VenomUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Ankle StrikeUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Fatal StigmaUsed frame.webp
Arrow right.webp
Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webp
  • This rotation focuses on single target burst damage. Start by using Inject VenomUsed frame.webpInject Venom before using Shadow StrikeUsed frame.webpShadow Strike to teleport and bind the target before using Ankle StrikeUsed frame.webpAnkle Strike to force them to the ground. Continue with Cleaving MoonlightUsed frame.webpCleaving Moonlight (2x) and Fatal StigmaUsed frame.webpFatal Stigma before finishing off with Brutal IncisionUsed frame.webpBrutal Incision.

Invincile WallUsed frame.webpInvincile Wall: Use this skill to shield yourself and your party members whenever required, either in order to soak some burst damage from your enemy or to save friendly targets.

Fountain of LifeUsed frame.webpFountain of Life: Use this to replenish your HP between fights and to help your party heal up whenever needed.

Swift HealingUsed frame.webpSwift Healing: This skill is used in the same mannner as Fountain of LifeUsed frame.webpFountain of Life and allows you to heal yourself between fights but also help those that need it.

Camouflage CloakUsed frame.webpCamouflage Cloak: Offers you stealth and a way to disengage whenever you are being focused, taking the heat off yourself.

Phantom SmokescreenUsed frame.webpPhantom Smokescreen: Use this to defend yourself against all attacks for a short while, particularly useful against Greatsword players. However, keep in mind that it doesn't defend you against Gaia CrashUsed frame.webpGaia Crash and you will have to use your Block BladeUsed frame.webpBlock Blade.

Cursed NightmareUsed frame.webpCursed Nightmare: Use this skill to either catch enemies by sleeping them on the spot or to help with winning trades. Popping this during a fight can allow you time to heal up while they cannot react.


Useful Information

  • Choose Lady Knight Kamarshea as your guardian; it offers vital 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, allowing you to heal more frequently.


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