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{{Build | {{Build | ||
| profession = Guardian | | profession = Guardian | ||
| specialization = Willbender | | specialization = Willbender | ||
| designed for = Raid, Fractal | | designed for = Raid, Fractal | ||
− | | rating = | + | | rating = Great |
− | | focus = | + | | focus = Direct Damage |
+ | | xpac = eod | ||
| meta = | | meta = | ||
+ | | difficulty = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | A | + | A Power DPS build for Willbender. |
+ | |||
+ | 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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| specialization = Willbender | | specialization = Willbender | ||
| weapon1 = Sword | | weapon1 = Sword | ||
− | | weapon2 = | + | | weapon2 = Focus |
| weapon3 = Greatsword | | weapon3 = Greatsword | ||
| weapon4 = | | weapon4 = | ||
| healing = Litany of Wrath | | healing = Litany of Wrath | ||
− | | utility1 = | + | | utility1 = Sword of Justice |
− | | utility2 = | + | | utility2 = Flash Combo |
| utility3 = Bane Signet | | utility3 = Bane Signet | ||
| elite = "Feel My Wrath!" | | elite = "Feel My Wrath!" | ||
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===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
− | * '''Focus''' | + | * Offhand '''Sword''' deals slightly less damage than '''Focus''', but could be useful for the extra mobility from {{Skill|Advancing Strike}}. |
+ | * 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=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
− | * {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} | + | {{skill|Flash Combo}} is not only a decent damage skill, but it allows for frequent triggers of {{relic|Relic of Peitha}}. |
+ | * If not running {{relic|Relic of Peitha}}, {{Skill|Whirling Light}} is the highest-damage option. | ||
+ | * 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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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
{{TemplateCode| | {{TemplateCode| | ||
− | code = [& | + | code = [&DQEqOi4VQSYmDyYPSAFIAd4aTAH+AP4AiRKJEgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] |
}} | }} | ||
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==Specializations== | ==Specializations== | ||
{{Specialization|Zeal|mid|mid|bot|}} | {{Specialization|Zeal|mid|mid|bot|}} | ||
− | {{Specialization| | + | {{Specialization|Virtues|top|top|top|}} |
{{Specialization|Willbender|mid|top|mid|}} | {{Specialization|Willbender|mid|top|mid|}} | ||
===Specialization Variants=== | ===Specialization Variants=== | ||
− | Virtues offers a significant damage boost, but is dependent on maintaining a high uptime of {{tooltip|Aegis}} which requires skill and | + | Virtues offers a significant damage boost, but is dependent on maintaining a high uptime of {{tooltip|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 [[Build:Dragonhunter_-_Power_DPS|Dragonhunter]] is perhaps a more natural fit. |
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+ | {{Specialization|Radiance|mid|bot|bot|variant = y}} | ||
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{{PvE equipment | {{PvE equipment | ||
| weight = Heavy | | weight = Heavy | ||
− | | stats = | + | | stats = Berserker |
− | | rune = Superior Rune of the | + | | rune = Superior Rune of the Golemancer |
| rune-qt = 6 | | rune-qt = 6 | ||
| weapon1 = Sword | | weapon1 = Sword | ||
− | | weapon2 = | + | | weapon2 = Focus |
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
− | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy |
| weapon1-stats = | | weapon1-stats = | ||
| weapon2-stats = | | weapon2-stats = | ||
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| weapon4 = | | weapon4 = | ||
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
− | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy |
| weapon3-stats = | | weapon3-stats = | ||
| weapon4-stats = | | weapon4-stats = | ||
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | ||
| infusion1-qt = 18 | | infusion1-qt = 18 | ||
− | | head = | + | | relic = Relic of Peitha |
− | | shoulders = | + | | head = Assassin |
− | | chest = | + | | shoulders = |
− | | hands = | + | | chest = Assassin |
− | | legs = | + | | hands = |
− | | feet = | + | | legs = Assassin |
− | | backpiece = | + | | feet = |
− | | accessory1 = | + | | backpiece = Assassin |
− | | accessory2 = | + | | accessory1 = Assassin |
+ | | accessory2 = Assassin | ||
| amulet = | | amulet = | ||
− | | ring1 = | + | | ring1 = Assassin |
− | | ring2 = | + | | ring2 = Assassin |
}} | }} | ||
− | * | + | * This setup has 2323 precision on the '''Sword''' set. |
− | === | + | ===Radiance Variant=== |
{{PvE equipment | {{PvE equipment | ||
| weight = Heavy | | weight = Heavy | ||
| stats = Berserker | | stats = Berserker | ||
− | | rune = Superior Rune of the | + | | rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter |
| rune-qt = 6 | | rune-qt = 6 | ||
| weapon1 = Sword | | weapon1 = Sword | ||
| weapon2 = Focus | | weapon2 = Focus | ||
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
− | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Air |
| weapon1-stats = | | weapon1-stats = | ||
| weapon2-stats = | | weapon2-stats = | ||
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| weapon4 = | | weapon4 = | ||
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
− | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Air |
| weapon3-stats = | | weapon3-stats = | ||
| weapon4-stats = | | weapon4-stats = | ||
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | ||
| infusion1-qt = 18 | | infusion1-qt = 18 | ||
+ | | relic = Relic of Peitha | ||
+ | | variant = y | ||
| head = | | head = | ||
− | | shoulders = | + | | shoulders = |
− | | chest = | + | | chest = Dragon |
− | | hands = | + | | hands = |
− | | legs = | + | | legs = Dragon |
− | | feet = | + | | feet = |
− | | backpiece = | + | | backpiece = Dragon |
| accessory1 = | | accessory1 = | ||
| accessory2 = | | accessory2 = | ||
− | | amulet = | + | | amulet = Dragon |
| ring1 = Dragon | | ring1 = Dragon | ||
− | | ring2 = | + | | ring2 = Dragon |
}} | }} | ||
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+ | * Using {{tooltip|berserker stats}} gear instead of {{tooltip|dragon stats}} is a minor DPS loss, and may work out better if you don't trust your {{tooltip|Fury}} or {{tooltip|Resolution}} uptime. | ||
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+ | ===Non-SotO Relics=== | ||
+ | {{relic|Relic of the Thief}} is the strongest option for players that do not own Secrets of the Obscure. | ||
==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
− | '''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|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | ||
+ | ** {{utility|Furious Sharpening Stone}} is slightly better if you're running the Virtues variant. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ==Usage== | ||
+ | ===Virtues Rotation=== | ||
+ | <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|Shield of Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flowing Resolve}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''Greatsword Loop'''</big> | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Binding Blade}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Leap of Faith}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Rushing Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Sword of Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flash Combo}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Vengeful Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wrathful Strike}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Crashing Courage}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Vengeful Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wrathful Strike}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Rushing Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''Sword Loop'''</big> | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{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|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|Shield of Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | [https://youtu.be/mlLWvh7SJkU Video example] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Longbow Rotation=== | ||
+ | [https://youtu.be/nbhTZNCb64k Video example] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Radiance Rotation=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you won't need them, you can precast {{Skill|Flowing Resolve}} and {{Skill|Crashing Courage}} to begin with stacks of {{Trait|Lethal Tempo}}. Begin on '''Sword/Focus''' | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Rushing Justice}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''Greatsword Loop'''</big> | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Binding Blade}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Leap of Faith}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flash Combo}} | ||
+ | # Autoattack until '''Symbol of Resolution''' is available | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # Autoattack until '''Symbol of Resolution''' is available | ||
+ | # {{skill|Repose}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | <big>'''Sword Loop'''</big> | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | ||
+ | # Autoattack until '''Rushing Justice''' is available | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Rushing Justice}}, {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}} and {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} - the order can vary each loop | ||
+ | # Autoattack until '''Zealot's Defense''' is available | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
− | ' | + | |
− | + | ===General Tips=== | |
+ | # Cast {{skill|Ray of Judgment}} and {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} off cooldown. | ||
+ | # Cast {{Skill|Purging Flames}} off cooldown, but it is lower priority than other skills. | ||
+ | # Use extra charges of {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} 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 {{Skill|Rushing Justice}} off cooldown, and fill in gaps in Virtue uptime with the other two. |
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
Comments
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