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| focus = Direct Damage | | focus = Direct Damage | ||
| xpac = pof | | xpac = pof | ||
− | | meta = | + | | meta = |
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| utility1 = Assassin's Signet | | utility1 = Assassin's Signet | ||
| utility2 = Shadow Flare | | utility2 = Shadow Flare | ||
− | | utility3 = | + | | utility3 = Mercy |
| elite = Basilisk Venom | | elite = Basilisk Venom | ||
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** {{skill|Binding Shadow}} has 1200 range and also removes 2 boons, but only affects your marked target. | ** {{skill|Binding Shadow}} has 1200 range and also removes 2 boons, but only affects your marked target. | ||
** {{skill|Shadow Gust}} is lower CC and has short range, but will also stealth you if used at the right point in your rotation. | ** {{skill|Shadow Gust}} is lower CC and has short range, but will also stealth you if used at the right point in your rotation. | ||
− | * {{skill| | + | * {{skill|Mercy}} should be used if running {{trait|Be Quick or Be Killed}}, and could be used as a reset button in case you completely bungle the rotation and end up without initiative. It could also be used on fights where you need to mark targets more frequently than you normally could. |
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
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| stats = Berserker | | stats = Berserker | ||
| weight = Medium | | weight = Medium | ||
− | | rune = Superior Rune of the | + | | rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter |
| rune-qt = 6 | | rune-qt = 6 | ||
| weapon1 = Dagger | | weapon1 = Dagger | ||
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| infusion2 = Precise +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion2 = Precise +9 Agony Infusion | ||
| infusion2-qt = 4 | | infusion2-qt = 4 | ||
+ | | relic = Relic of the Deadeye | ||
| variant = | | variant = | ||
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* If you do not have stat infusions, switch the headpiece to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | * If you do not have stat infusions, switch the headpiece to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | ||
− | * If | + | * You want to aim for ~2008 precision. |
− | + | * If using {{trait|Be Quick or Be Killed}}, the extra precision allows you to run full {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} with '''Mighty Infusions'''. | |
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# {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} | # {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} | ||
# {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x2 | # {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x2 | ||
− | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} | + | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} {{to}} {{skill|Shadow Swap}} |
+ | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} during the cast of {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} | ||
# {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Malicious Backstab}} | # {{Skill|Malicious Backstab}} | ||
# {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x3 | # {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x3 | ||
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# {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x2 | # {{Skill|Dancing Dagger}} x2 | ||
# {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} | # {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} | ||
− | # {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} or {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} (if available), otherwise use {{skill|Double Strike}} | + | # {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} or {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} {{to}} {{skill|Shadow Swap}} (if available), otherwise use {{skill|Double Strike}} |
# {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
# {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} (if available) | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} (if available) | ||
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# {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} (if available) | # {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} (if available) | ||
# {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} | # {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} | ||
− | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} (if available) | + | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} {{to}} {{skill|Shadow Swap}} (if available) |
# {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
# {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} (if available) | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} (if available) | ||
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− | [https://youtu.be/ | + | [https://youtu.be/2JLAtcxBdCc Video example] |
===Be Quick or Be Killed Rotation=== | ===Be Quick or Be Killed Rotation=== | ||
− | {{trait|Maleficent Seven}} needs you to consistently crit in order to trigger. This can be thwarted by {{tooltip|Blind}}, {{tooltip|Weakness}} | + | {{trait|Maleficent Seven}} needs you to consistently crit in order to trigger. This can be thwarted by {{tooltip|Blind}}, {{tooltip|Weakness}}, or falling below 50% health (via {{trait|Keen Observer}}). As these may not be entirely within your control, {{trait|Be Quick or Be Killed}} offers a much safer rotation: |
<big>'''Opener'''</big> | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | ||
# {{skill|Deadeye's Mark}} | # {{skill|Deadeye's Mark}} | ||
− | # {{skill|Shadow | + | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} |
+ | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} {{to}} {{skill|Shadow Swap}} | ||
# {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
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# {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | # {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | ||
− | # {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} | + | # {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} x2 |
− | + | # {{skill|Double Strike}} | |
− | # {{skill|Double | ||
# {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
# {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | # {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | ||
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<big>'''Loop'''</big> | <big>'''Loop'''</big> | ||
− | The basic loop is to do | + | The basic loop is to do two auto chains and a single {{skill|Double Strike}} in between each {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} {{to}} {{skill|Malicious Backstab}}. When {{skill|Deadeye's Mark}} is available, you can replace {{skill|Double Strike}} with it. |
− | + | # {{skill|Double Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Wild Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Lotus Strike}} x2 | |
− | # | + | # {{skill|Double Strike}}, or {{skill|Deadeye's Mark}} (if available) |
− | # {{skill|Double Strike}} | ||
# {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | # {{skill|Cloak and Dagger}} | ||
# {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | # {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | ||
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When Assassin's Signet comes off cooldown, do the following loop instead (similar to the opener): | When Assassin's Signet comes off cooldown, do the following loop instead (similar to the opener): | ||
− | # {{ | + | # {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} {{to}} {{skill|Shadow Swap}} |
− | + | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} during the cast of {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} | |
− | + | # {{skill|Dancing Dagger}} (above 50%) or {{skill|Heartseeker}} (below 50%) - this generates the one extra initiative required for your stolen skill to grant {{tooltip|Stealth}} | |
− | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} | ||
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− | # {{skill| | ||
# '''Stolen Skill''' | # '''Stolen Skill''' | ||
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# {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | # {{skill|Malicious Backstab}} | ||
− | [https://youtu.be/ | + | [https://youtu.be/LBIQ6V27ld0 Video example] |
===General Tips=== | ===General Tips=== | ||
+ | * Use {{skill|Mercy}} during the rotation to prevent yourself losing the buff from {{relic|Relic of the Deadeye}}. Your rotation is otherwise unaffected. | ||
* It doesn't matter if you use {{skill|Dancing Dagger}}/{{Skill|Heartseeker}} before or after the auto chain in each loop, so go with whatever feels most comfortable. | * It doesn't matter if you use {{skill|Dancing Dagger}}/{{Skill|Heartseeker}} before or after the auto chain in each loop, so go with whatever feels most comfortable. | ||
* {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}}, {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} and {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} all have different cooldowns, so each loop may be slightly different depending on which are available. | * {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}}, {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} and {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} all have different cooldowns, so each loop may be slightly different depending on which are available. | ||
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* {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} has a long cast time and it will be interrupted by {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} if you use it too early, so make sure to finish the cast. | * {{Skill|Shadow Flare}} has a long cast time and it will be interrupted by {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} if you use it too early, so make sure to finish the cast. | ||
* Below 50%, if the boss is about to phase, you can use up any excess initiative by spamming {{Skill|Heartseeker}} - Just make sure to leave yourself enough initiative for {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} if you will also have time for another {{Skill|Malicious Backstab}}! Above 50%, {{Skill|Heartseeker}} is lower DPS than the auto chain. | * Below 50%, if the boss is about to phase, you can use up any excess initiative by spamming {{Skill|Heartseeker}} - Just make sure to leave yourself enough initiative for {{Skill|Cloak and Dagger}} if you will also have time for another {{Skill|Malicious Backstab}}! Above 50%, {{Skill|Heartseeker}} is lower DPS than the auto chain. | ||
− | * This rotation is | + | * This rotation is susceptible to lag. If this is likely to be a problem, bring {{Skill|Shadow Meld}} as your elite, and quickly use it to re-enter stealth in the event that you are revealed before before you can use {{Skill|Malicious Backstab}}. |
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* Activating {{skill|Assassin's Signet}} is a minor DPS increase, so if you are struggling with the burst you can leave it passive. | * Activating {{skill|Assassin's Signet}} is a minor DPS increase, so if you are struggling with the burst you can leave it passive. | ||
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For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_6_-_Mythwright_Gambit#Largos_Assassins|Largos Assassins Guide]]. | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_6_-_Mythwright_Gambit#Largos_Assassins|Largos Assassins Guide]]. | ||
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===The Key of Ahdashim=== | ===The Key of Ahdashim=== | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:17, 7 July 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: Raids
Overview
A power DPS build for Deadeye in raids.
Deadeye's weakness is that it is lacks cleave damage or any utility other than Basilisk Venom. It is also heavily reliant on allies providing boons and conditions for Premeditation and Exposed Weakness respectively. This means it works best when surrounded by other DPS classes that can cover its shortcomings.
For variants using other weapons see Deadeye - Power DPS Rifle and Deadeye - Power DPS P/P.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Your DPS rotation only involves Dagger/Dagger so your 2nd weapon set can be based on personal preference - Shortbow for mobility from Infiltrator's Arrow or an offhand Pistol for additional emergency CC from Headshot are both common options. Rifle is also a useful option to maintain damage should you be unable to melee the boss.
Skill Variants
Utility
The empty utility slot can be changed depending on preference:
- Signet of Agility allows you to run full
Berserker stats and Mighty Infusions.
- Prepare Pitfall, Binding Shadow and Shadow Gust can all be taken as a strong CC option
- Prepare Pitfall does good damage if you are able to "precast" it during downtime in fights, but takes a short time for the trap to arm.
- Binding Shadow has 1200 range and also removes 2 boons, but only affects your marked target.
- Shadow Gust is lower CC and has short range, but will also stealth you if used at the right point in your rotation.
- Mercy should be used if running Be Quick or Be Killed, and could be used as a reset button in case you completely bungle the rotation and end up without initiative. It could also be used on fights where you need to mark targets more frequently than you normally could.
Elite
- Thieves Guild if you don't need CC from Basilisk Venom.
- Shadow Meld is recommended if you have doubts about yourself, your lag, or your
Quickness provider.
Template Code
Specializations
Trait Variants
- Invigorating Precision if you're having trouble surviving. This is a ~10% DPS loss.
- Be Quick or Be Killed is a fairly big DPS loss, but makes the rotation much more reliable and so may be better in actual encounters.
Equipment
- If you do not have stat infusions, switch the headpiece to
Assassin stats.
- You want to aim for ~2008 precision.
- If using Be Quick or Be Killed, the extra precision allows you to run full
Berserker stats with Mighty Infusions.
Consumables
Food
- Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup or ascended versions
Utility
- Tin of Fruitcake/Superior Sharpening Stone
Usage
Rotation
Opener
- Deadeye's Mark
- Dancing Dagger x2
- Shadow Flare ⇒ Shadow Swap
- Assassin's Signet during the cast of Shadow Flare
- Cloak and Dagger
- Malicious Backstab
- Dancing Dagger x3
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike
- Stolen skill
- Malicious Backstab
Loop
After the opener, the basic loop is:
- Dancing Dagger x2
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike
- Deadeye's Mark or Shadow Flare ⇒ Shadow Swap (if available), otherwise use Double Strike
- Cloak and Dagger
- Assassin's Signet (if available)
- Malicious Backstab
Assassin's Signet burst
After using Assassin's Signet, your next loop is slightly different (as seen in the opener):
- Dancing Dagger x3
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike
- Stolen skill
- Malicious Backstab
This deals more damage than your regular loop, but requires a stolen skill. Thus you only do this burst while under the effects of Assassin's Signet.
Below 50% Rotation
On targets below 50% health Heartseeker is a better DPS skill than Dancing Dagger, so it replaces it in the loop and as the animation is slightly longer, the extra Double Strike is dropped. If you struggle with the Dancing Dagger part of the rotation you could use this rotation the whole way through.
Loop
- Heartseeker x2
- Deadeye's Mark (if available)
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike
- Shadow Flare ⇒ Shadow Swap (if available)
- Cloak and Dagger
- Assassin's Signet (if available)
- Malicious Backstab
Assassin's Signet burst
After using Assassin's Signet, your next loop is slightly different:
- Heartseeker x3
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike
- Stolen skill
- Malicious Backstab
Be Quick or Be Killed Rotation
Maleficent Seven needs you to consistently crit in order to trigger. This can be thwarted by Blind,
Weakness, or falling below 50% health (via Keen Observer). As these may not be entirely within your control, Be Quick or Be Killed offers a much safer rotation:
Opener
- Deadeye's Mark
- Assassin's Signet
- Shadow Flare ⇒ Shadow Swap
- Cloak and Dagger
- Malicious Backstab
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike x2
- Double Strike
- Cloak and Dagger
- Malicious Backstab
Loop
The basic loop is to do two auto chains and a single Double Strike in between each Cloak and Dagger ⇒ Malicious Backstab. When Deadeye's Mark is available, you can replace Double Strike with it.
- Double Strike ⇒ Wild Strike ⇒ Lotus Strike x2
- Double Strike, or Deadeye's Mark (if available)
- Cloak and Dagger
- Malicious Backstab
Assassin's Signet burst
When Assassin's Signet comes off cooldown, do the following loop instead (similar to the opener):
- Shadow Flare ⇒ Shadow Swap
- Assassin's Signet during the cast of Shadow Flare
- Dancing Dagger (above 50%) or Heartseeker (below 50%) - this generates the one extra initiative required for your stolen skill to grant
Stealth
- Stolen Skill
- Malicious Backstab
General Tips
- Use Mercy during the rotation to prevent yourself losing the buff from Relic of the Deadeye. Your rotation is otherwise unaffected.
- It doesn't matter if you use Dancing Dagger/Heartseeker before or after the auto chain in each loop, so go with whatever feels most comfortable.
- Deadeye's Mark, Shadow Flare and Assassin's Signet all have different cooldowns, so each loop may be slightly different depending on which are available.
- Deadeye's Mark has a slightly longer cooldown than Assassin's Signet so eventually you will have no stolen skill available for the burst. In this case, just do the normal loop.
- Shadow Flare has a long cast time and it will be interrupted by Cloak and Dagger if you use it too early, so make sure to finish the cast.
- Below 50%, if the boss is about to phase, you can use up any excess initiative by spamming Heartseeker - Just make sure to leave yourself enough initiative for Cloak and Dagger if you will also have time for another Malicious Backstab! Above 50%, Heartseeker is lower DPS than the auto chain.
- This rotation is susceptible to lag. If this is likely to be a problem, bring Shadow Meld as your elite, and quickly use it to re-enter stealth in the event that you are revealed before before you can use Malicious Backstab.
- Activating Assassin's Signet is a minor DPS increase, so if you are struggling with the burst you can leave it passive.
Break bars
- Basilisk Venom should be cast while you are standing in melee range of 5 allied units (mesmer illusions, ranger pets and necromancer minions all count towards this).
Encounter Specific Tips
Spirit Vale
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
The ghost events are mostly movement based.
- Consider equipping a Short bow, and/or using Shadowstep.
For more information, see our Spirit Woods Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- During the split phases, you can use Dancing Dagger to cripple spirits from 900 range.
For more information, see our Gorseval Guide.
Salvation Pass
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- You have no way of blocking Slothasor's fear so either rely on others to break/cleanse it for you or equip Mercy. This can also be used to recover from disruption caused by the Slublings.
- Bringing one of the CC options will be very helpful.
- A Rifle can be useful for moments where you cannot melee the boss.
For more information, see our Slothasor Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Use Heartseeker for mobility around the room.
- Bringing one of the CC options will be very helpful.
- A Rifle can be useful for moments where you cannot melee the boss.
- Basilisk Venom is somewhat unreliable as your allies may still be targeting Matthias instead of the sacrifice, so it can be replaced with Shadow Meld.
For more information, see our Matthias Guide.
Stronghold of the Faithful
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Unless you really need the CC, you can greed for damage with Thieves Guild.
For more information, see our Keep Construct Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Consider equipping a Short bow, and/or using Shadowstep.
- Consider equipping a Mercy as a stunbreak.
For more information, see our Twisted Castle Guide.
Bastion of the Penitent
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- This fight has no breakbar, bring Thieves Guild.
For more information, see our Cairn Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- This fight has no breakbar, bring Thieves Guild.
For more information, see our Mursaat Overseer Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Bringing one of the CC options will be very helpful.
For more information, see our Samarog Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- The breakbar in this fight is too fast and too small for Basilisk Venom, so you can bring Thieves Guild instead.
- Bringing one of the CC options will be very helpful (not Prepare Pitfall).
- A Rifle can be useful for moments where you cannot melee the boss.
For more information, see our Deimos Guide.
Hall of Chains
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- This fight has no breakbar, bring Thieves Guild.
- If bringing Signet of Agility, you can use it to clear
Torment from yourself after the Greater Death Mark if the supports aren't doing it for you. It can also save you in case you are
Feared.
- A Rifle can be useful for moments where you cannot melee the boss.
For more information, see our Dhuum Guide.
Mythwright Gambit
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Basilisk Venom is overkill for breaking shields, so you can bring Thieves Guild.
- Given the speed at which the arms slam down, Mercy can be used to ensure you can mark them.
For more information, see our Conjured Amalgamate Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- Bringing one of the CC options will be very helpful (not Prepare Pitfall).
- A Rifle can be useful for moments where you cannot melee the boss.
For more information, see our Largos Assassins Guide.
The Key of Ahdashim
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- A Rifle can be useful if you're being made to do pillars.
For more information, see our Adina Guide.
![text-middle Toggle](/wiki/images/thumb/e/e1/Toggle.webp/18px-Toggle.webp.png)
- As a deadeye, you're an ideal candidate to kite on the rifle build.
For more information, see our Qadim the Peerless Guide.
Ratings
![4 stars](/wiki/images/b/b1/4-star.png)
![5 stars](/wiki/images/d/dd/5-star.png)
![5 stars](/wiki/images/d/dd/5-star.png)
![5 stars](/wiki/images/d/dd/5-star.png)
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