Firebrand - Condi DPS

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Overview

A condition DPS build for Firebrand in fractals and raids. This build can inflict massive AoE

Burning bursts with , which resets on killing (most) enemies. This makes it one of the burstiest condition damage builds and very strong if it can consistently reset .

In addition to DPS, Firebrand's tomes can provide high defensive utility to its subgroup including

Aegis,

Stability,

Resistance, projectile destruction, and emergency healing.

Skillbar

Axe/TorchHealingUtilityElite

Scepter

Variants

over for more CC at the loss of some damage.

Traits

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Variations

Virtues will perform better wherever a lower cooldown of Tome of Justice is needed.

is a DPS increase if you can maintain high aegis uptime. If not, use instead with

Purging Flames

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Purging Flames

Consecration. Create a ring of fire that burns foes and cures conditions on allies.

₃Burning (5s): 1,965 Damage

Purging Flames: Condition duration is reduced by 33%

Conditions Removed: 3

Number of Targets: 5

Duration: 5 seconds

Radius: 240

Combo Field: Fire

instead of

Sword of Justice

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Sword of Justice

Spirit Weapon. Summon an arcane sword to defend you.

Damage: 521

Number of Targets: 3

Duration: 30 seconds

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Equipment

6x

Superior Rune of Balthazar

18x

Malign +5 Agony Infusion

Consumables

Food

Utility

- or
  for a cheaper alternative

Usage

The basic idea is to maintain high symbol uptime while spamming

Burning with , and . When is not available, axe skills are used to fill the downtime.

Opening Rotation

Start with mantras charged.

Weapon swap
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Zealot's Flame
Set yourself alight, periodically burning up to three nearby foes.
Zealot's Flame (3s): Burn nearby foes.
Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Number of Targets: 3
Unblockable
Radius: 180

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Zealot's Fire
Throw your Zealot's Flame to damage the targeted foe.
Damage: 681
₃Burning (3s): 1,179 Damage
Range: 1,200
Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

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Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

Ignite the air around you in an expanding burst.

Damage: 195 (0.55)

₂Burning (6s): 1572 Damage

Weakness (4s): -50% Endurance Regeneration, 50% Fumble (Unrestricted)

Number of Targets: 5

Radius: 240
Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath

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Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath

Detail the suffering in fire and blood inflicted during Vabbi's occupation.

Damage: 1135 (3.2)

Bleeding (2s): 44 Damage

Burning (2s): 262 Damage

Number of Targets: 5

Pulses: 5

Duration: 4 seconds

Interval: 1 second

Radius: 360

Combo Field: Fire
Epilogue: Ashes of the Just

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Epilogue: Ashes of the Just

Recall the memory of fallen heroes, granting allies the searing blades of justice.

₃Ashes of the Just (10s): Your next strike burns with justice.

Burning (3s): 393 Damage

Radius: 600
Chapter 1: Searing Spell

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Chapter 1: Searing Spell

Fueled by tales of the desolation in Istan, incite a great swelling of heat before you.

Damage: 391 (1.1)

Burning (3s): 393 Damage

Number of Targets: 5

Range: 600
Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

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4

Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

Ignite the air around you in an expanding burst.

Damage: 195 (0.55)

₂Burning (6s): 1572 Damage

Weakness (4s): -50% Endurance Regeneration, 50% Fumble (Unrestricted)

Number of Targets: 5

Radius: 240
15
Zealot's Flame
Set yourself alight, periodically burning up to three nearby foes.
Zealot's Flame (3s): Burn nearby foes.
Burning (6s): 786 Damage
Number of Targets: 3
Unblockable
Radius: 180

¾
Zealot's Fire
Throw your Zealot's Flame to damage the targeted foe.
Damage: 681
₃Burning (3s): 1,179 Damage
Range: 1,200
Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

¾

4

Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

Ignite the air around you in an expanding burst.

Damage: 195 (0.55)

₂Burning (6s): 1572 Damage

Weakness (4s): -50% Endurance Regeneration, 50% Fumble (Unrestricted)

Number of Targets: 5

Radius: 240
Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath

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10

Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath

Detail the suffering in fire and blood inflicted during Vabbi's occupation.

Damage: 1135 (3.2)

Bleeding (2s): 44 Damage

Burning (2s): 262 Damage

Number of Targets: 5

Pulses: 5

Duration: 4 seconds

Interval: 1 second

Radius: 360

Combo Field: Fire
Epilogue: Ashes of the Just

&34;

12

Epilogue: Ashes of the Just

Recall the memory of fallen heroes, granting allies the searing blades of justice.

₃Ashes of the Just (10s): Your next strike burns with justice.

Burning (3s): 393 Damage

Radius: 600
Chapter 1: Searing Spell

½

Chapter 1: Searing Spell

Fueled by tales of the desolation in Istan, incite a great swelling of heat before you.

Damage: 391 (1.1)

Burning (3s): 393 Damage

Number of Targets: 5

Range: 600
Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

¾

4

Chapter 2: Igniting Burst

Ignite the air around you in an expanding burst.

Damage: 195 (0.55)

₂Burning (6s): 1572 Damage

Weakness (4s): -50% Endurance Regeneration, 50% Fumble (Unrestricted)

Number of Targets: 5

Radius: 240
Weapon swap

Rotation example

General

After finishing the opening rotation, simply cast your axe skills off cooldown and weapon swap as soon as comes off cooldown.
Use to reset .
All mantras are instant cast and should be used while performing the rest of the rotation.
- Use twice immediately, then once every time it gains a charge.
and should be used in place of autoattacks when up. You should throw the free you get from as well.
Fill downtime in between skills with auto attacks
- Make sure to always complete your auto attack chain while on Axe