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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Equipment

6x

Superior Rune of Balthazar

18x

Malign +5 Agony Infusion

Note that while the Viper pieces are fixed, the mix between Grieving and Sinister pieces is practically arbitrary - the optimal setup will depend on the exact encounter and matter less than the RNG on skill damage.

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.

Start with mantras charged.

Your default state will be to autoattack in axe and using and as filler. Use your and off cooldown, or spread out the casts for consistent

Vulnerability.

Immediately after using your 2 casts of , you may perform a Tome Burst if it is available.

Example:

Weapon swap

Tome Burst

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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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

If you have available, you may do another tome burst.
- If it is unavailable, use and another before returning to axe.

Repeat Tome Burst and return to axe.

Rotation example

General

Try to always place a immediately before entering as well as immediately before swapping back to axe.
can be used during your to delay your attacks, such as if you lose alacrity and would be unable to chain the casts together.
- can also be used immediately before
  
  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
  
  as a target to apply ashes to if there are not 4 allies within range.
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.
Make sure to always complete your auto attack chain while on Axe