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| rating = Great
 
| rating = Great
 
| focus = Direct Damage
 
| focus = Direct Damage
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| xpac = eod, jw
 
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| difficulty = 2
 
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| profession = Guardian
 
| profession = Guardian
 
| specialization = Willbender
 
| specialization = Willbender
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| weapon1 = Sword
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| weapon1 = Spear
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| weapon2 = Focus
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| weapon2 =  
 
| weapon3 = Greatsword
 
| weapon3 = Greatsword
 
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===Weapon Variants===
 
===Weapon Variants===
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* Offhand '''Sword''' deals slightly less damage than '''Focus''', but could be useful for the extra mobility from {{Skill|Advancing Strike}}.
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* '''Sword/Focus''' is the best option for players that don't own Janthir Wilds
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* 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.
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** Offhand '''Sword''' deals slightly less damage than '''Focus''', but could be useful for the extra mobility from {{Skill|Advancing Strike}}.
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** 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===
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{{skill|Flash Combo}} is not only a decent damage skill, but it allows for frequent triggers of {{relic|Relic of Peitha}}.
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{{skill|Flash Combo}} is not only a decent damage skill, but it allows for frequent triggers of {{relic|Relic of Peitha}} on the '''Sword''' build.  
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* If not running {{relic|Relic of Peitha}}, {{Skill|Whirling Light}} is the highest-damage option.
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* You could run {{Skill|"Advance!"}} instead of {{skill|Sword of Justice}} (or {{skill|Sword of Justice}} if using) for {{tooltip|Aegis}} uptime.
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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.
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** Be aware that this result in fewer triggers of {{trait|Restorative Virtues}}, which slows down your rotation and may end up being less damage overall.
 
* Bring {{Skill|Heaven's Palm}} if you need CC.
 
* Bring {{Skill|Heaven's Palm}} if you need CC.
  
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===Specialization Variants===
 
===Specialization Variants===
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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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Virtues offers a significant damage boost, but is dependent on maintaining a high uptime of {{tooltip|Aegis}} or 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.
  
 
{{Specialization|Radiance|mid|bot|bot|variant = y}}
 
{{Specialization|Radiance|mid|bot|bot|variant = y}}
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Golemancer
 
| rune = Superior Rune of the Golemancer
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
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| weapon1 = Sword
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| weapon1 = Spear
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| weapon2 = Focus
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| weapon2 =  
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
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| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
 
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
 
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| infusion1-qt = 18
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| relic = Relic of the Thief
 
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}}
 
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* This setup has 2323 precision on the '''Sword''' set.
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* This setup has 2322 precision.
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* If using '''Sword''', the extra teleports make {{relic|Relic of Peitha}} the stronger option.
  
  
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
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===Virtues Rotation===
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===Sword Virtues Rotation===
 
<big>'''Opener'''</big>
 
<big>'''Opener'''</big>
  
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===Radiance Rotation===
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===Sword Radiance Rotation===
  
 
<big>'''Opener'''</big>
 
<big>'''Opener'''</big>

Revision as of 01:27, 5 September 2024

The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great

Focused on: Direct damage

Designed for: Raids and Fractals

Expansions required: End of Dragons buildsJanthir Wilds builds

Difficulty:
Normal
This build was last updated on September 05, 2024 and is up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

Overview

A Power DPS build for Willbender.

When running Virtues, Willbender has the advantage that it can more easily maintain Aegis Aegis than Dragonhunter and core Guardian thanks to Crashing Courage, which can be used to ensure uptime during burst phases where it might otherwise be lost.


Skill Bar

Spear
Greatsword
Utility


Weapon Variants

  • Sword/Focus is the best option for players that don't own Janthir Wilds
    • Offhand Sword deals slightly less damage than Focus, but could be useful for the extra mobility from 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

Flash Combo is not only a decent damage skill, but it allows for frequent triggers of Relic of Peitha on the Sword build.

  • You could run "Advance!" instead of Sword of Justice (or Sword of Justice if using) for Aegis Aegis uptime.
    • Be aware that this result in fewer triggers of Restorative Virtues, which slows down your rotation and may end up being less damage overall.
  • Bring Heaven's Palm if you need CC.


Template Code

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Specializations


Specialization Variants

Virtues offers a significant damage boost, but is dependent on maintaining a high uptime of Aegis Aegis or 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

Head
Assassin
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Assassin
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Assassin
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Assassin
Accessory
Assassin
Accessory
Assassin
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Assassin
Ring
Assassin
Spear
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Greatsword
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18
Relic
  • This setup has 2322 precision.
  • If using Sword, the extra teleports make Relic of Peitha the stronger option.


Radiance Variant

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Dragon
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Dragon
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Dragon
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Sword
Berserker
Focus
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Greatsword
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18
Relic


Non-SotO Relics

Relic of the Thief 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

Sword Virtues Rotation

Opener

You can precast Flowing Resolve once to begin with a stack of Lethal Tempo. Begin on Sword/Focus.

  1. Sword of Justice
  2. Shield of Wrath
  3. Ray of Judgment
  4. Flowing Resolve
  5. Symbol of Blades
  6. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap
  7. Symbol of Resolution
  8. Whirling Wrath
  9. Rushing Justice
  10. Sword of Justice
  11. Binding Blade
  12. Flash Combo
  13. Sword of Justice
  14. Symbol of Resolution
  15. Whirling Wrath
  16. Leap of Faith
  17. Crashing Courage
  18. Strike ⇒ Vengeful Strike ⇒ Wrathful Strike
  19. Symbol of Resolution
  20. Rushing Justice
  21. Whirling Wrath
  22. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


Sword Loop

  1. Symbol of Blades
  2. Zealot's Defense
  3. Sword of Wrath ⇒ Sword Arc ⇒ Sword Wave x2
  4. Ray of Judgment
  5. Symbol of Blades
  6. Rushing Justice
  7. Sword of Justice
  8. Sword of Wrath ⇒ Sword Arc ⇒ Sword Wave
  9. Flowing Resolve
  10. Zealot's Defense
  11. Shield of Wrath
  12. Symbol of Blades
  13. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


Greatsword Loop

  1. Symbol of Resolution
  2. Whirling Wrath
  3. Binding Blade
  4. Leap of Faith
  5. Rushing Justice
  6. Sword of Justice
  7. Flash Combo
  8. Symbol of Resolution
  9. Whirling Wrath
  10. Strike ⇒ Vengeful Strike ⇒ Wrathful Strike
  11. Crashing Courage
  12. Strike ⇒ Vengeful Strike ⇒ Wrathful Strike
  13. Symbol of Resolution
  14. Rushing Justice
  15. Whirling Wrath
  16. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


Video example


Longbow Rotation

Video example


Sword Radiance Rotation

Opener

If you won't need them, you can precast Flowing Resolve and Crashing Courage to begin with stacks of Lethal Tempo. Begin on Sword/Focus

  1. Sword of Justice
  2. Shield of Wrath
  3. Ray of Judgment
  4. Symbol of Blades
  5. Rushing Justice
  6. Zealot's Defense
  7. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


Greatsword Loop

  1. Symbol of Resolution
  2. Whirling Wrath
  3. Binding Blade
  4. Leap of Faith
  5. Flash Combo
  6. Autoattack until Symbol of Resolution is available
  7. Symbol of Resolution
  8. Whirling Wrath
  9. Autoattack until Symbol of Resolution is available
  10. Repose
  11. Symbol of Resolution
  12. Whirling Wrath
  13. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


Sword Loop

  1. Symbol of Blades
  2. Zealot's Defense
  3. Autoattack until Rushing Justice is available
  4. Rushing Justice, Ray of Judgment and Symbol of Blades - the order can vary each loop
  5. Autoattack until Zealot's Defense is available
  6. Zealot's Defense
  7. Symbol of Blades
  8. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap


General Tips

  1. Cast Ray of Judgment and Shield of Wrath off cooldown.
  2. Cast Purging Flames off cooldown, but it is lower priority than other skills.
  3. Use extra charges of 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!
  4. Use Rushing Justice off cooldown, and fill in gaps in Virtue uptime with the other two.
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Ratings

This build has a rating of 4 stars based on 3 votes.
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3 stars
Lazerwolf gave this build 3 stars • October 2024
The Radiance/Zeal variant is a noob trap and it's really inferior to the Virtues/Zeal variant. It really shouldn't be there at all.
4 stars
OfficerAndyGentleman gave this build 4 stars • May 2023
The virtues build is the star of the show here, with the ability to do amazing burst damage if it can maintain the bonuses from Unscathed Contender. Otherwise it will typically fall behind dragonhunter.
4 stars
Wolfsen gave this build 4 stars • April 2022
I run virtues over zeal and i found the build kinda stupid, you really have tons of survability while keeping decent dps because you have very few down time: you can dps constantly thanks to the fact that you never have to dodge or move. I haven't tested numbers and i know it's behind carries like weaver but it allows you to dps in most situations where your team is forced to stop dps.

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