Difference between revisions of "Willbender - Power DPS"
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When running Virtues, Willbender has the advantage that it can more easily maintain {{tooltip|Aegis}} than Dragonhunter and core Guardian thanks to {{skill|Crashing Courage}}, which can be used to ensure uptime during burst phases where it might otherwise be lost. | When running Virtues, Willbender has the advantage that it can more easily maintain {{tooltip|Aegis}} than Dragonhunter and core Guardian thanks to {{skill|Crashing Courage}}, which can be used to ensure uptime during burst phases where it might otherwise be lost. | ||
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* You could run {{Skill|"Advance!"}} instead of {{skill|Sword of Justice}} (or {{Skill|Whirling Light}} if using) for {{tooltip|Aegis}} uptime. | * You could run {{Skill|"Advance!"}} instead of {{skill|Sword of Justice}} (or {{Skill|Whirling Light}} if using) for {{tooltip|Aegis}} uptime. | ||
* Bring {{Skill|Heaven's Palm}} if you need CC. | * Bring {{Skill|Heaven's Palm}} if you need CC. | ||
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code = [&DQEqOi4VQSYmDyYPSAFIAd4aTAH+AP4AiRKJEgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] | code = [&DQEqOi4VQSYmDyYPSAFIAd4aTAH+AP4AiRKJEgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] | ||
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{{Specialization|Radiance|mid|bot|bot|variant = y}} | {{Specialization|Radiance|mid|bot|bot|variant = y}} | ||
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===Radiance Variant=== | ===Radiance Variant=== | ||
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{{PvE equipment | {{PvE equipment | ||
| weight = Heavy | | weight = Heavy | ||
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===Non-SotO Relics=== | ===Non-SotO Relics=== | ||
{{relic|Relic of the Thief}} is the strongest option for players that do not own Secrets of the Obscure. | {{relic|Relic of the Thief}} is the strongest option for players that do not own Secrets of the Obscure. | ||
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'''Food''' | '''Food''' | ||
* {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} | * {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} | ||
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'''Utility''' | '''Utility''' | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
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===Virtues Rotation=== | ===Virtues Rotation=== | ||
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<big>'''Opener'''</big> | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | ||
− | + | You can precast {{Skill|Flowing Resolve}} once to begin with a stack of {{Trait|Lethal Tempo}}. Begin on '''Sword/Focus'''. | |
# {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} | # {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} | ||
# {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} | # {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} | ||
# {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} | # {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flowing Resolve}} | ||
# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
# {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Binding Blade}} | # {{Skill|Binding Blade}} | ||
# {{skill|Leap of Faith}} | # {{skill|Leap of Faith}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Rushing Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Sword of Justice}} | ||
# {{Skill|Flash Combo}} | # {{Skill|Flash Combo}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
# {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
− | # | + | # {{skill|Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Vengeful Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wrathful Strike}} |
− | # {{skill| | + | # {{skill|Crashing Courage}} |
+ | # {{skill|Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Vengeful Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wrathful Strike}} | ||
# {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Rushing Justice}} | ||
# {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
# {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | # {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | ||
− | # | + | # {{skill|Sword of Wrath}} {{to}} {{skill|Sword Arc}} {{to}} {{skill|Sword Wave}} |
+ | # {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} | ||
# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
− | # | + | # {{skill|Rushing Justice}} |
+ | # {{skill|Sword of Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Sword of Wrath}} {{to}} {{skill|Sword Arc}} {{to}} {{skill|Sword Wave}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flowing Resolve}} | ||
# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | # {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} | ||
# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
# {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
− | [https://youtu.be/ | + | [https://youtu.be/mlLWvh7SJkU Video example] |
Latest revision as of 21:25, 5 May 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: Raids and Fractals
Overview
A Power DPS build for Willbender.
When running Virtues, Willbender has the advantage that it can more easily maintain Aegis than Dragonhunter and core Guardian thanks to , which can be used to ensure uptime during burst phases where it might otherwise be lost.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Offhand Sword deals slightly less damage than Focus, but could be useful for the extra mobility from .
- Players that own Secrets of the Obscure can run Longbow instead of Sword/Focus, this is a small DPS loss but has better ranged potential.
Skill Variants
is not only a decent damage skill, but it allows for frequent triggers of .
- If not running , is the highest-damage option.
- You could run
Aegis uptime.
instead of (or if using) for - Bring if you need CC.
Template Code
Specializations
Specialization Variants
Virtues offers a significant damage boost, but is dependent on maintaining a high uptime of Aegis and remaining above 90% health which requires skill and may not be practical on many encounters. In such an instance you can run Radiance, though in this case Dragonhunter is perhaps a more natural fit.
Equipment
Assassin
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Assassin
Assassin
Assassin
Berserker
Assassin
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x18
- This setup has 2323 precision on the Sword set.
Radiance Variant
Berserker
Berserker
Dragon
Berserker
Dragon
Berserker
Dragon
Berserker
Berserker
Dragon
Dragon
Dragon
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x18
- Using
berserker stats gear instead of
dragon stats is a minor DPS loss, and may work out better if you don't trust your
Fury or
Resolution uptime.
Non-SotO Relics
is the strongest option for players that do not own Secrets of the Obscure.
Consumables
Food
Utility
-
- is slightly better if you're running the Virtues variant.
Usage
Virtues Rotation
Opener
You can precast
once to begin with a stack of . Begin on Sword/Focus.
Greatsword Loop
- ⇒ ⇒
- ⇒ ⇒
Weapon Swap
Sword Loop
- ⇒ ⇒
- ⇒ ⇒
Weapon Swap
Longbow Rotation
Radiance Rotation
Opener
If you won't need them, you can precast
and to begin with stacks of . Begin on Sword/Focus
Greatsword Loop
- Autoattack until Symbol of Resolution is available
- Autoattack until Symbol of Resolution is available
Weapon Swap
Sword Loop
- Autoattack until Rushing Justice is available
- , and - the order can vary each loop
- Autoattack until Zealot's Defense is available
Weapon Swap
General Tips
- Cast and off cooldown.
- Cast off cooldown, but it is lower priority than other skills.
- Use extra charges of to fill in gaps where you don't have time for a full auto chain - make sure not to let it reach three stacks!
- Use off cooldown, and fill in gaps in Virtue uptime with the other two.
Ratings
![4 stars](/wiki/images/b/b1/4-star.png)
![4 stars](/wiki/images/b/b1/4-star.png)
Comments
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