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| profession = Thief | | profession = Thief | ||
| specialization = Daredevil | | specialization = Daredevil | ||
− | | designed for = raid | + | | designed for = raid, fractal |
− | | rating = | + | | rating = Great |
− | | focus = | + | | focus = Direct Damage |
− | | meta = | + | | xpac = hot |
+ | | meta = y | ||
+ | | difficulty = 2 | ||
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| weapon1 = staff | | weapon1 = staff | ||
| weapon2 = | | weapon2 = | ||
− | | weapon3 = | + | | weapon3 = Axe |
− | | weapon4 = | + | | weapon4 = Pistol |
| healing = Hide in Shadows | | healing = Hide in Shadows | ||
− | | utility1 = | + | | utility1 = Fist Flurry |
− | | utility2 = | + | | utility2 = Impairing Daggers |
− | | utility3 = | + | | utility3 = Assassin's Signet |
| elite = Basilisk Venom | | elite = Basilisk Venom | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
− | + | '''Axe/Pistol''' is there to provide a ranged option, and a strong opener. | |
+ | * For players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure, '''Pistol/Pistol''' does a similar job. | ||
** Offhand Pistol in particular is a useful source of extra CC via {{skill|Head Shot}} and for {{Skill|Black Powder}} - a smoke field that can be blasted for AoE stealth. | ** Offhand Pistol in particular is a useful source of extra CC via {{skill|Head Shot}} and for {{Skill|Black Powder}} - a smoke field that can be blasted for AoE stealth. | ||
− | * Shortbow can be | + | * '''Spear''' is the highest damage option for players that own Janthir Wilds, but it is a lot more complicated. Replace '''Axe/Pistol'''. |
− | + | * If you don't intend to use the second set for damage, '''Shortbow''' can be taken for mobility such as getting to green circles on Dhuum, and for various skips in fractals. | |
===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
− | '''Healing | + | |
+ | '''Healing''' | ||
* {{Skill|Signet of Malice}} for a relatively weak but continuous healing effect. Good if you do not plan on using your heal skill. | * {{Skill|Signet of Malice}} for a relatively weak but continuous healing effect. Good if you do not plan on using your heal skill. | ||
* {{Skill|Withdraw}} if you need an extra evade, or for fights that have a lot of movement impairing conditions. | * {{Skill|Withdraw}} if you need an extra evade, or for fights that have a lot of movement impairing conditions. | ||
− | * {{Skill|Channeled Vigor}} | + | * {{Skill|Channeled Vigor}} - reduces the damage of your opener, and means you can't stealth for extra CC, but increases your endurance generation. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Utility'''<br> | ||
+ | * The '''Spear''' rotation is very endurance-hungry, so {{skill|Signet of Agility}} replaces {{Skill|Impairing Daggers}} for the active effect. | ||
+ | * You can swap {{Skill|Impairing Daggers}} for any useful utility, such as: | ||
+ | ** {{skill|Prepare Pitfall}} for extra CC. | ||
+ | ** {{Skill|Smoke Screen}} for projectile defence. | ||
+ | ** {{Skill|Prepare Shadow Portal}} for niche situations such as Qadim. | ||
+ | ** {{Skill|Haste}} offers some self-quickness in groups where the supports aren't doing their job. | ||
+ | ** {{Skill|Shadow Refuge}} for AoE stealth. | ||
+ | ** {{Skill|Shadowstep}} can be used to teleport to locations quickly. | ||
− | + | Be aware that removing {{Skill|Impairing Daggers}} lowers your endurance gain, which in turn will mean you have to modify your rotation (see below for more details). | |
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− | '''Elite | + | '''Elite''' |
* {{Skill|Impact Strike}} for breakbar damage during encounters where {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} gets wasted on adds. | * {{Skill|Impact Strike}} for breakbar damage during encounters where {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} gets wasted on adds. | ||
* {{Skill|Thieves Guild}} for extra burst damage. | * {{Skill|Thieves Guild}} for extra burst damage. | ||
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
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{{Specialization|Deadly Arts|top|bot|bot}} | {{Specialization|Deadly Arts|top|bot|bot}} | ||
{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} | {{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} | ||
− | {{Specialization|Daredevil| | + | {{Specialization|Daredevil|bot|mid|bot}} |
− | === | + | ===Trait Variants=== |
+ | * Use {{trait|Improvisation}} on encounters where you steal {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}} - this is a DPS loss, but not a huge one and could be worth it if the pull will be helpful. | ||
* Use {{Trait|Invigorating Precision}} if you're having trouble surviving. This is a ~10% DPS loss. | * Use {{Trait|Invigorating Precision}} if you're having trouble surviving. This is a ~10% DPS loss. | ||
+ | * Use {{Trait|Marauder's Resilience}} for more survivability when not using {{skill|Impairing Daggers}}. | ||
+ | * Use {{Trait|Escapist's Fortitude}} if you need extra condition cleanses when not using {{skill|Impairing Daggers}}. | ||
* Use {{Trait|Unhindered Combatant}} for mobility between encounters. | * Use {{Trait|Unhindered Combatant}} for mobility between encounters. | ||
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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 = Staff | | weapon1 = Staff | ||
| weapon2 = | | weapon2 = | ||
+ | | weapon3 = Axe | ||
+ | | weapon4 = Pistol | ||
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact | ||
+ | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
+ | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact | ||
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | ||
| infusion1-qt = 11 | | infusion1-qt = 11 | ||
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| infusion2-qt = 7 | | infusion2-qt = 7 | ||
| variant = | | variant = | ||
+ | | relic = Relic of the Thief | ||
<!-- Custom stats --> | <!-- Custom stats --> | ||
| head = | | head = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | * If using '''Spear''', the frequent {{tooltip|Daze}} from {{skill|Distracting Throw}} makes {{relic|Relic of the Claw}} a stronger option. | ||
* If you do not have stat infusions, swap one accessory to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | * If you do not have stat infusions, swap one accessory to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | ||
+ | * If you regularly swap between using {{skill|Signet of Agility}} or not, a much simpler gear setup involves using full {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} gear (and full Mighty infusions) and an {{tooltip|Assassin stats}} Amulet. Swap it to {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} if taking {{skill|Signet of Agility}}. | ||
+ | ** Otherwise, you want to aim for ~2008 precision if not using {{skill|Signet of Agility}}. | ||
===Equipment Variants=== | ===Equipment Variants=== | ||
− | * If you'd prefer a simpler rotation, you can run full {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} and {{Skill|Signet of Agility}} instead of {{Skill| | + | * If you'd prefer a simpler rotation, you can run full {{tooltip|Berserker stats}} and {{Skill|Signet of Agility}} instead of {{Skill|Impairing Daggers}}. |
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==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
− | * {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} | + | |
+ | '''Food''' | ||
+ | * {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} or ascended versions | ||
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+ | '''Utility''' | ||
* {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | * {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
− | + | {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} can be activated for additional burst damage, but due to the different timings on your major skills, keeping it passive is practically the same damage as using it outside of the opening burst. | |
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+ | If a boss becomes {{tooltip|Exposed}} (or otherwise takes increased damage for a time), using {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} at this time will be advantageous, as will using it just before your target phases/dies. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The goal is to maximise {{trait|Bounding Dodger}} and {{trait|Havoc Specialist}} uptime while using {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} and {{skill|Impairing Daggers}} (if taking) off cooldown. Fill the remaining time with {{skill|Weakening Charge}} and auto chains. | ||
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+ | ===Impairing Daggers Rotation=== | ||
+ | With {{skill|Impairing Daggers}} you have enough endurance gain (via {{trait|Brawler's Tenacity}}) to be more aggressive with dodges and land the dodge damage while still under the effects of {{trait|Bounding Dodger}}. The goal then becomes to allow yourself enough time for your dodge to hit without delaying key skills. | ||
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+ | <big>'''Axe Opener'''</big> | ||
+ | |||
+ | If possible, you want to stack up as many axes as you can on the far side of the boss, the further away the better. The timing on this opener is quite difficult, so you can skip the precast axes and Step 2 if desired. | ||
+ | # {{skill|Hide in Shadows}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Orchestrated Assault}} - if your axes are far enough away, you will have time to hit your stealth attack before the returning axes reveal you. | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Cunning Salvo}} - good damage and refunds some of the initiative from '''Orchestrated Assault''' | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Venomous Volley}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Spinning Axe}} x2 | ||
+ | # {{skill|Orchestrated Assault}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Weapon swap}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Palm Strike}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Weakening Charge}} x2 | ||
+ | # {{skill|Impairing Daggers}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | * If you wish to skip the axe section, begin at step 10 and activate {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} just before the dodge hits | ||
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+ | <big>'''Rest of the Rotation'''</big> | ||
+ | |||
+ | In general, your "loop" will involve a {{tooltip|Dodge}}, one {{skill|Weakening Charge}} and one auto chain. This leaves approximately one second before you need to dodge again, which can be filled with: | ||
+ | * {{skill|Fist Flurry}} {{to}} {{skill|Palm Strike}} | ||
+ | * {{skill|Impairing Daggers}} and another {{skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
+ | * Another auto chain - this will be slightly too long to get the next dodge under the {{trait|Bounding Dodger}} buff, so if you have enough endurance, you can dodge between the second and third skills in the chain without interrupting it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Skill order is not fixed, but use your utility skills as a priority, and not both in the same "loop" unless the boss is about to phase. | ||
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− | + | [https://youtu.be/4Wh6CLpzCkM Video example (with axe opener)] | |
− | === | + | ===Non-Impairing Daggers Rotation=== |
− | # Dodge | + | As {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} has a longer cooldown than {{Skill|Fist Flurry}}, use {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} off cooldown, and perform the ''Signet Burst'' every other time. |
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+ | <big>'''Signet Burst'''</big> | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
# {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} before you land the dodge | # {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} before you land the dodge | ||
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# {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
# {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} | # {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} | ||
# {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
# {{Skill|Palm Strike}} | # {{Skill|Palm Strike}} | ||
− | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | + | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} |
+ | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
# {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
− | + | <big>'''Loop Rotation'''</big> | |
# Dodge | # Dodge | ||
# {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | # {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
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− | + | [https://youtu.be/5AekaqupaN8 Video example] | |
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+ | <big>'''Rotation Notes'''</big><br> | ||
* If using {{Skill|Tripwire}}, prepare the skill off cooldown (when you're not bursting), and trigger it during your burst. | * If using {{Skill|Tripwire}}, prepare the skill off cooldown (when you're not bursting), and trigger it during your burst. | ||
* Use your signet burst again when {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} comes off cooldown. | * Use your signet burst again when {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} comes off cooldown. | ||
− | ** If {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} is about to come off cooldown but you will only have half a bar of endurance or less when it does, use {{Skill| | + | ** If {{Skill|Assassin's Signet}} is about to come off cooldown but you will only have half a bar of endurance or less when it does, use {{Skill|Steal}} to immediately get endurance to perform the signet burst. In this case, use a Dodge at step 8 instead of {{Skill|Weakening Charge}}. |
** If the boss is about to phase, feel free to spam {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} to get some extra damage in (while maintaining {{Trait|Bounding Dodger}}). | ** If the boss is about to phase, feel free to spam {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} to get some extra damage in (while maintaining {{Trait|Bounding Dodger}}). | ||
− | * | + | * {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} animation locks you, and it cannot be canceled with a dodge or weapon stow (this is why {{Skill|Palm Strike}} is delayed - to allow for a potential dodge). Be sure to watch boss mechanics so that you are not hit while animation locked - you can delay {{Skill|Weakening Charge}} during the looping rotation, or switch it with {{Skill|Fist Flurry}}, if you anticipate that you need to move or jump a mechanic. |
− | ** Be careful not to leave yourself without enough endurance to dodge major attacks - downstate is the biggest DPS loss of them all! | + | |
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+ | ===Spear Rotation=== | ||
+ | {{collapse start|Click to view}} | ||
+ | Spear is more complicated than other thief weapons as it employed a combo system where skills 2 and 3 each have three sub-skills that are classified as ''Lead Attacks'', ''Follow Ups'' or ''Finishers''. These flow together in order, with the active skills changing depending on where you are in the chain, and you can switch between 2 and 3 for different effects. For this build the standard combo is {{skill|Mantis Sting}} {{to}} {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} (2 {{to}} 3 {{to}} 2). | ||
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+ | Additional complexity is added by your stealth attack, and skills 4 and 5, all gaining bonuses if they are used after a ''Finisher'': | ||
+ | * {{skill|Malicious Ashen Assault}} regenerates 4 initiative | ||
+ | * {{skill|Distracting Throw}} grants a 10-second damage buff | ||
+ | * {{skill|Shadow Veil}} blocks additional attacks | ||
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+ | If this isn't enough, {{skill|Distracting Throw}} will also count as a ''Lead Attack'' in this case, which means the next combo will skip {{skill|Mantis Sting}}. | ||
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+ | The general structure will be: | ||
+ | * Maintain the {{trait|Bounding Dodger}} buff by dodging every one or two combos. This requires a lot of endurance, so {{skill|Steal}} and {{skill|Signet of Agility}} are used to refresh it (both are instant cast). As a last resort if the phase goes long enough, you can use {{skill|Channeled Vigor}}. | ||
+ | * Use {{skill|Fist Flurry}} {{to}} {{skill|Palm Strike}} off cooldown, but without dropping your damage buffs or interrupting {{tooltip|Stealth}} | ||
+ | * Use your basic combo, replacing it with {{skill|Distracting Throw}} {{to}} {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Shattering Assault}} {{to}} {{skill|Ashen Assault}} every two or three combos to maintain the {{skill|Distracting Throw}} as well as recover initiative. | ||
+ | * As this rotation also overcaps initiative, you can occasionally use an extra basic combo (more details below). | ||
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+ | With many competing demands, there isn't a consistent loop that can be defined, so the opener below is long enough to show off a few of the points above in action. Be aware that '''Staff''' can be used to finish a phase, so there is a separate section for that. | ||
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+ | <big>'''Opener'''</big><br> | ||
+ | The first two steps are optional, as you can cycle through your combos without needing to hit a target. This allows you to "prepare" {{skill|Falling Spider}} for a stronger opener. The combo will reset after four seconds, so you need to know when the fight will start (on many bosses it's simple to use the first two skills while running in). | ||
+ | # {{skill|Mantis Sting}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Distracting Throw}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Fist Flurry}} {{to}} {{skill|Palm Strike}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Mantis Sting}} {{to}} {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
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+ | <big>'''Basic Loop'''</big><br> | ||
+ | Over time, {{skill|Fist Flurry}} might end up desynced from this loop. If this is the case, use it as soon as you can (as long as it won't break {{tooltip|Stealth}}), and delay {{skill|Palm Strike}} until the usual place in the next loop. | ||
+ | # {{skill|Distracting Throw}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Fist Flurry}} {{to}} {{skill|Palm Strike}} (if available) | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Shattering Assault}} {{to}} {{skill|Ashen Assault}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Mantis Sting}} {{to}} {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
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+ | <big>'''Extra Combo'''</big><br> | ||
+ | When you have initiative to burn, you can throw in an extra combo at the end of the basic loop as below. A good time to do this is when {{skill|Ashen Assault}} fills your initiative, and you will not have {{skill|Fist Flurry}} available the next loop. | ||
+ | # {{skill|Distracting Throw}} | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Mantis Sting}} {{to}} {{skill|Vampiric Slash}} {{to}} {{skill|Falling Spider}} | ||
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+ | <big>'''Staff Finisher'''</big><br> | ||
+ | If the boss is about to phase, you can expend all your remaining initiative by swapping to '''Staff''' and spamming {{skill|Weakening Charge}}. You don't want to lose the buff from {{skill|Distracting Throw}} though, so if you think you're within 10 seconds of phasing, swap after using it. | ||
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+ | If you don't have enough initiative to purely spam {{skill|Weakening Charge}}, follow a basic loop until you can: | ||
+ | # {{tooltip|Dodge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Weakening Charge}} | ||
+ | # {{skill|Staff Strike}} {{to}} {{skill|Staff Bash}} {{to}} {{skill|Punishing Strikes}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Finally, when you're within five seconds of phasing you can activate {{skill|Assassin's Signet}} for another damage boost. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | ===General Tips=== | ||
+ | * Try to dodge off cooldown to maximize {{Trait|Havoc Specialist}} uptime. | ||
+ | ** Be careful not to leave yourself without enough endurance to dodge major attacks - downstate is the biggest DPS loss of them all! | ||
** Generally you should avoid interrupting your autochain when possible, as the third skill does a lot of damage. If you get a dodge bar mid-chain, you can dodge and then finish the chain after you land, before using {{Skill|Weakening Charge}}. | ** Generally you should avoid interrupting your autochain when possible, as the third skill does a lot of damage. If you get a dodge bar mid-chain, you can dodge and then finish the chain after you land, before using {{Skill|Weakening Charge}}. | ||
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* When it comes to fighting actual bosses where positioning matters, you may have to manage where your dodge ends so that you aren't forced into a bad spot. | * When it comes to fighting actual bosses where positioning matters, you may have to manage where your dodge ends so that you aren't forced into a bad spot. | ||
** For example, if you dodge through Artsariiv, you will be in a purple damaging AoE. Here you would have to dodge to the side or stand at the side of her so dodging through her will land you on the other side of her which is safe. | ** For example, if you dodge through Artsariiv, you will be in a purple damaging AoE. Here you would have to dodge to the side or stand at the side of her so dodging through her will land you on the other side of her which is safe. | ||
− | + | * On '''Staff''', you can use {{Skill|Vault}} or {{Skill|Debilitating Arc}} as evades if you're out of dodges. | |
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* Use {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} with nearby allies to break defiance bars. | * Use {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} with nearby allies to break defiance bars. | ||
* {{skill|Cluster Bomb}} can be used to blast for {{tooltip|Might}} or {{tooltip|Stealth}} - particularly useful in dungeons or fractals. Make sure not to double tap it as only the first skill counts as a blast finisher. | * {{skill|Cluster Bomb}} can be used to blast for {{tooltip|Might}} or {{tooltip|Stealth}} - particularly useful in dungeons or fractals. Make sure not to double tap it as only the first skill counts as a blast finisher. | ||
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===Pathing=== | ===Pathing=== | ||
Once you trigger certain mob groups while being in stealth they will follow you unless you "path" them. This is done by standing still until the Mobs reach you. | Once you trigger certain mob groups while being in stealth they will follow you unless you "path" them. This is done by standing still until the Mobs reach you. | ||
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F7kgM52aus Pathing Tutorial by Vitarain] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F7kgM52aus Pathing Tutorial by Vitarain] | ||
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*Use {{Skill|Infiltrator's Signet}} and/or {{Skill|Infiltrator's Strike}} to teleport to mobs (should be used out of range to not hit the mob). | *Use {{Skill|Infiltrator's Signet}} and/or {{Skill|Infiltrator's Strike}} to teleport to mobs (should be used out of range to not hit the mob). | ||
*Use {{Skill|Hide in Shadows}} and/or Steal Traited with {{Trait|Hidden Thief}} to gain stealth to not aggro mobs. | *Use {{Skill|Hide in Shadows}} and/or Steal Traited with {{Trait|Hidden Thief}} to gain stealth to not aggro mobs. | ||
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+ | ==Encounter Specific Tips== | ||
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+ | ===Spirit Vale=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Vale Guardian}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to save downs or recover from getting ported by blue circles. | ||
+ | * If your team needs you to cover green circles, use {{Skill|Shadowstep}}. | ||
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+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_1_-_Spirit_Vale#Vale_Guardian|Vale Guardian Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | {{Collapse start|Ghost events}} | ||
+ | * Consider equipping a shortbow, {{Skill|Shadowstep}}, and/or using {{Trait|Unhindered Combatant}}. | ||
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+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_1_-_Spirit_Vale#Spirit_Woods|Spirit Woods Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | {{Collapse start|Gorseval the Multifarious}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to shadowstep between adds during the split phase. | ||
+ | * Be careful using {{Skill|Punishing Strikes}} while the breakbar is active to not get killed by Gorseval's Retaliation. | ||
+ | * You can take {{Skill|Signet of Malice}} to continue doing your rotation more comfortably during Gorseval's Retaliation. | ||
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+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_1_-_Spirit_Vale#Gorseval_the_Multifarious|Gorseval Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | {{Collapse start|Bandit event}} | ||
+ | * You can use {{Skill|Smoke Screen}} for blocking projectiles and extra blinds. | ||
+ | * Consider equipping Sword/Pistol to gain access to {{Skill|Black Powder}} for AoE blinds. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | {{Collapse start|Sabetha the Saboteur}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to shadowstep to the launch pads or move downed players out of the way of the flamewall. | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the split phase champions is {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}} which is a DPS increase. | ||
+ | * If you are clearing cannons, or are a backup, you can use {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}} or {{Skill|Shadowstep}} to reach the platforms faster. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_1_-_Spirit_Vale#Sabetha_the_Saboteur|Sabetha Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===Salvation Pass=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Slothasor}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Soul Stone Venom}}, which can be used to cleanse Slothasor's fear or if people get a lot of condis from the shake. | ||
+ | * You can bring {{Skill|Bandit's Defense}} to break Slothasor's fear, and to block its high damaging attacks. | ||
+ | * When fixated try not to move through the boss. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_2_-_Salvation_Pass#Slothasor|Slothasor Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Bandit Trio}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the champions is {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}}, which can be used to do mortars and group up enemies. | ||
+ | * If you are doing mortars, use {{Skill|Fist Flurry}}, {{Skill|Impact Strike}}, and Dagger/Pistol as your second weapon set. For the triple mortar spawn, you can use {{Skill|Impact Strike}} on the first target, {{Skill|Uppercut (Daredevil)}} on the second, and {{Skill|Fist Flurry}} on the third. If you miss any of those skills, swap to Dagger/Pistol and use {{Skill|Headshot}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_2_-_Salvation_Pass#Bandit_Trio|Bandit Trio Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Matthias Gabrel}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}, which can be used to supplement boons and provide {{tooltip|Stability}} during the Ice phase or prevent the {{tooltip|Fear}} at the 40% phase transition. | ||
+ | * You can use {{Skill|Vault}} for mobility around the room. | ||
+ | * {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} will work on the breakbar but can be wasted by squadmates on Matthias or the ice patches. You can choose to run {{Skill|Impact Strike}} instead. | ||
+ | * You can activate {{Skill|Signet of Agility}} (if using) to stun break the rain phase knockdown. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_2_-_Salvation_Pass#Matthias_Gabrel|Bandit Trio Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stronghold of the Faithful=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Siege the Stronghold (Escort)}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from McLeod is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}, which can be used to supplement boons. | ||
+ | * If you are going on the towers, consider equipping a Short bow to traverse the cave easier. | ||
+ | * Use {{Skill|Smoke Screen}} for blocking projectiles, extra blinds, and AoE stealth. | ||
+ | * You can use {{Skill|Vault}} to hit up to five targets at once. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_3_-_Stronghold_of_the_Faithful|Siege the Stronghold Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Keep Construct}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from Keep Construct is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used for mobility when you get bombs. The stolen skill from the phantasms is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}. The latter can be used to provide your squad boons at the beginning of each burst phase. | ||
+ | * If you are pushing the core, you should equip {{Skill|Signet of Malice}} for the sustained healing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_3_-_Stronghold_of_the_Faithful#Keep_Construct|Keep Construct Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Twisted Castle}} | ||
+ | * The Twisted Castle is mostly movement based. Consider equipping a shortbow and/or using {{Skill|Shadowstep}}. | ||
+ | * You can use {{Skill|Vault}} to hit up to five targets at once. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_3_-_Stronghold_of_the_Faithful#Twisted_Castle|Twisted Castle Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Xera}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Soul Stone Venom}}, which can be used as an emergency cleanse. | ||
+ | * If pulls and/or cleave are bad, you could use {{Skill|Smoke Screen}} for blocking projectiles, and extra blinds against Xera's minions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_3_-_Stronghold_of_the_Faithful#Xera|Xera Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bastion of the Penitent=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Cairn}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to shadowstep downed allies towards you, recover from being teleported, or move into greens at the last moment so you can maintain DPS for longer. | ||
+ | * Note that the third part of your autoattack chain is a projectile reflect! Be careful not to reflect any of Cairn's projectiles. Cairn's projectiles only spawn at the edge of the circle drawn around him on the platform, so if you are stacked very closely on Cairn, you can avoid reflecting projectiles. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_4_-_Bastion_of_the_Penitent#Cairn_the_Indomitable|Cairn Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Mursaat Overseer}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}, which can be used to provide your squad with boons. | ||
+ | * Be careful when dodging that you do not end up in spikes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_4_-_Bastion_of_the_Penitent#Mursaat_Overseer|Mursaat Overseer Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Samarog}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from Samarog and Guldhem is {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}}. This can be both a DPS increase and used to help break the frequent breakbars. | ||
+ | ** Given the strength of {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}} both for CC and damage, {{trait|Improvisation}} is very good here. | ||
+ | ** Rigom provides {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which is far less useful but can be used to keep him immobilised inside Samarog. | ||
+ | * Use {{Skill|Basilisk Venom}} to help break Samarog's breakbars. | ||
+ | * Use your dual pistols at the start of the 3rd phase to deal damage to Samarog while he does his long animations outside of the arena. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_4_-_Bastion_of_the_Penitent#Samarog|Samarog Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Deimos}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from Deimos is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to help immobilize prides. The stolen skill from the Sauls is {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}}, which can be used to help with their breakbars, cleave prides and greeds or a DPS increase. | ||
+ | * Since you may not have dodges available, be careful that you do not get launched by Deimos's attacks. You can choose to keep an extra dodge bar for these, delay your dodge to align with them, or use {{Skill|Vault}} as an emergency dodge. | ||
+ | * Dual pistols can be useful to maintain DPS on Deimos while running to the ward or while he is stuck inside of oils. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_4_-_Bastion_of_the_Penitent#Deimos|Deimos Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Hall of Chains=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Soulless Horror}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Soul Stone Venom}}, which can be used to recover from the extreme boon corruption from scythes or tormented dead AoEs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_5_-_Hall_of_Chains#Soulless_Horror|Soulless Horror Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Dhuum}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from this boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be a lifesaver by porting downed players to yourself, or used for mobility, e.g. during Soul Split or to get to a green if you need to do them. | ||
+ | * {{skill|Signet of Agility}}, when used, cleanses 3 conditions from yourself and allies and refills endurance. Be sure to use it if conditions are not being cleansed after each Greater Death Mark. | ||
+ | * Dual pistols can be used to hit Dhuum during the Greater Death Mark. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_5_-_Hall_of_Chains#Dhuum|Dhuum Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mythwright Gambit=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Conjured Amalgamate}} | ||
+ | * Conjured Amalgamate itself does not have a stolen skill, however its adds do. Conjured Swords give {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}} and Conjured Shields give {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}}. The latter in particular is extremely useful for CCing and cleaving down Conjured Shields as well as being a DPS increase during the burst phases. | ||
+ | * Use {{skill|Vault}} to cleave down Conjured Swords and Conjured Shields if needed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_6_-_Mythwright_Gambit#Conjured_Amalgamate|Conjured Amalgamate Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Twin Largos}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from Nikare is {{tooltip|Soul Stone Venom}}, and the stolen skill from Kenut is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}. | ||
+ | ** Save {{tooltip|Soul Stone Venom}} for after the charge, to quickly clear {{tooltip|Chilled}} and {{tooltip|Slow}} from people. | ||
+ | * A CC elite will be useful as the bosses cannot be damaged until they are broken. Closing to melee for {{skill|Impact Strike}} might be dangerous though. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_6_-_Mythwright_Gambit#Largos_Assassins|Largos Assassins Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Qadim}} | ||
+ | * It is highly recommended to bring a second staff with {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Accuracy}} for when you are unable to flank Qadim. | ||
+ | * Take {{trait|Improvisation}} instead of {{trait|Executioner}}. Being able to use stolen skills twice here is extremely powerful. | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the Pyres, Ancient Invoked Hydra, and Wyvern Matriarch is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}. The stolen skill from Qadim, Apocalypse Bringer, and Wyvern Patriarch is {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}}. | ||
+ | * Steal from the pyres before every DPS phase to give your squad boons immediately with {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}. Since you can use them twice, use it once for the pyre group and once on Qadim. | ||
+ | * Use {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}} to cleave the Lava Elementals and help break the frequent breakbars. If you are doing the Lamp, save at least one cast for the second and third lamps each. At the 100%-66% DPS phase, save at least one cast to help CC the Apocalypse Bringer. Once it appears, use it once, and if steal is off cooldown, steal again and it use to help break the three Reapers of Flesh that spawn. | ||
+ | * You can precast Basilisk Venom before the Apocalypse Bringer appears. | ||
+ | * {{skill|Vault}} should be able to one-shot groups of unprotected Lava Elementals if needed. | ||
+ | * If going into the lamp, save one {{tooltip|Throw Magnetic Bomb}} for both the second and third lamps. Use one one the Moas in the second lamp, and use one on the Dredge in the third lamp. Use {{skill|Dust Strike}} on the Giants in the third lamp to blind them as they do a significant amount of damage otherwise. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_6_-_Mythwright_Gambit#Qadim|Qadim Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===The Key of Ahdashim=== | ||
+ | {{Collapse start|Cardinal Sabir}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the boss is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}, which can be used to teleport over the shockwave without losing the damage buff. | ||
+ | ** In CM, it can also be used to teleport downed players to more convenient locations, as ressing takes a lot longer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_7_-_The_Key_of_Ahdashim#Cardinal_Sabir|Cardinal Sabir Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Cardinal Adina}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the boss is {{tooltip|Detonate Plasma}}, which can be used to supplement boons and provide extra {{tooltip|Stability}} to defend against the hands in the split phase. | ||
+ | * Try to time your dodges so that you don't move back at the wrong time and end up getting pillar aggro. | ||
+ | * You can use {{skill|Steal}} to quickly get back to the boss from pillars. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_7_-_The_Key_of_Ahdashim#Cardinal_Adina|Cardinal Adina Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Collapse start|Qadim the Peerless}} | ||
+ | * The stolen skill from the boss is {{tooltip|Unstable Artifact}}, which can be used to save yourself if you get knocked back, or to save allies who get downed in magma. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For more information, see our [[Guide:Raid_Wing_7_-_The_Key_of_Ahdashim#Qadim_the_Peerless|Qadim the Peerless Guide]]. | ||
+ | {{Collapse end}} |
Latest revision as of 22:15, 25 September 2024
Overview
The power DPS raid build for Daredevil. This is an easy to play build that mostly dodges and autoattacks for high multi-target damage. Due to evading for most of its rotation, it can easily avoid boss attacks. It also has very high mobility, and provides high utility to its squad with Stealth and various raid boss stolen skills.
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Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
Axe/Pistol is there to provide a ranged option, and a strong opener.
- For players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure, Pistol/Pistol does a similar job.
- Offhand Pistol in particular is a useful source of extra CC via and for - a smoke field that can be blasted for AoE stealth.
- Spear is the highest damage option for players that own Janthir Wilds, but it is a lot more complicated. Replace Axe/Pistol.
- If you don't intend to use the second set for damage, Shortbow can be taken for mobility such as getting to green circles on Dhuum, and for various skips in fractals.
Skill Variants
Healing
- for a relatively weak but continuous healing effect. Good if you do not plan on using your heal skill.
- if you need an extra evade, or for fights that have a lot of movement impairing conditions.
- - reduces the damage of your opener, and means you can't stealth for extra CC, but increases your endurance generation.
Utility
- The Spear rotation is very endurance-hungry, so replaces for the active effect.
- You can swap
- for extra CC.
- for projectile defence.
- for niche situations such as Qadim.
- offers some self-quickness in groups where the supports aren't doing their job.
- for AoE stealth.
- can be used to teleport to locations quickly.
for any useful utility, such as:
Be aware that removing
lowers your endurance gain, which in turn will mean you have to modify your rotation (see below for more details).
Elite
- for breakbar damage during encounters where gets wasted on adds.
- for extra burst damage.
- offers projectile reflect and a three second evade that you can move during.
Template Code
Specializations
Trait Variants
- Use Throw Magnetic Bomb - this is a DPS loss, but not a huge one and could be worth it if the pull will be helpful. on encounters where you steal
- Use if you're having trouble surviving. This is a ~10% DPS loss.
- Use for more survivability when not using .
- Use if you need extra condition cleanses when not using .
- Use for mobility between encounters.
Equipment
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x11
x7
- If using Spear, the frequent Daze from makes a stronger option.
- If you do not have stat infusions, swap one accessory to Assassin stats.
- If you regularly swap between using Berserker stats gear (and full Mighty infusions) and an Assassin stats Amulet. Swap it to Berserker stats if taking .
- Otherwise, you want to aim for ~2008 precision if not using .
or not, a much simpler gear setup involves using full
Equipment Variants
- If you'd prefer a simpler rotation, you can run full Berserker stats and instead of .
Consumables
Food
- or ascended versions
Utility
Usage
can be activated for additional burst damage, but due to the different timings on your major skills, keeping it passive is practically the same damage as using it outside of the opening burst.
If a boss becomes Exposed (or otherwise takes increased damage for a time), using at this time will be advantageous, as will using it just before your target phases/dies.
The goal is to maximise
and uptime while using and (if taking) off cooldown. Fill the remaining time with and auto chains.
Impairing Daggers Rotation
With
you have enough endurance gain (via ) to be more aggressive with dodges and land the dodge damage while still under the effects of . The goal then becomes to allow yourself enough time for your dodge to hit without delaying key skills.
Axe Opener
If possible, you want to stack up as many axes as you can on the far side of the boss, the further away the better. The timing on this opener is quite difficult, so you can skip the precast axes and Step 2 if desired.
- - if your axes are far enough away, you will have time to hit your stealth attack before the returning axes reveal you.
- - good damage and refunds some of the initiative from Orchestrated Assault
- Dodge
- x2
- Weapon swap
- Dodge
- Dodge
- x2
- If you wish to skip the axe section, begin at step 10 and activate just before the dodge hits
Rest of the Rotation
In general, your "loop" will involve a Dodge, one and one auto chain. This leaves approximately one second before you need to dodge again, which can be filled with:
- ⇒
- and another
- Another auto chain - this will be slightly too long to get the next dodge under the buff, so if you have enough endurance, you can dodge between the second and third skills in the chain without interrupting it.
Skill order is not fixed, but use your utility skills as a priority, and not both in the same "loop" unless the boss is about to phase.
Video example (with axe opener)
Non-Impairing Daggers Rotation
As
has a longer cooldown than , use off cooldown, and perform the Signet Burst every other time.Signet Burst
Loop Rotation
- Dodge
- Repeat your auto-attack chain until your next dodge is up
Rotation Notes
- If using , prepare the skill off cooldown (when you're not bursting), and trigger it during your burst.
- Use your signet burst again when
- If is about to come off cooldown but you will only have half a bar of endurance or less when it does, use to immediately get endurance to perform the signet burst. In this case, use a Dodge at step 8 instead of .
- If the boss is about to phase, feel free to spam to get some extra damage in (while maintaining ).
comes off cooldown.
- animation locks you, and it cannot be canceled with a dodge or weapon stow (this is why is delayed - to allow for a potential dodge). Be sure to watch boss mechanics so that you are not hit while animation locked - you can delay during the looping rotation, or switch it with , if you anticipate that you need to move or jump a mechanic.
Spear Rotation
Spear is more complicated than other thief weapons as it employed a combo system where skills 2 and 3 each have three sub-skills that are classified as Lead Attacks, Follow Ups or Finishers. These flow together in order, with the active skills changing depending on where you are in the chain, and you can switch between 2 and 3 for different effects. For this build the standard combo is ⇒ ⇒ (2 ⇒ 3 ⇒ 2).
Additional complexity is added by your stealth attack, and skills 4 and 5, all gaining bonuses if they are used after a Finisher:
- regenerates 4 initiative
- grants a 10-second damage buff
- blocks additional attacks
If this isn't enough,
will also count as a Lead Attack in this case, which means the next combo will skip .
The general structure will be:
- Maintain the buff by dodging every one or two combos. This requires a lot of endurance, so and are used to refresh it (both are instant cast). As a last resort if the phase goes long enough, you can use .
- Use ⇒ off cooldown, but without dropping your damage buffs or interrupting Stealth
- Use your basic combo, replacing it with ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ every two or three combos to maintain the as well as recover initiative.
- As this rotation also overcaps initiative, you can occasionally use an extra basic combo (more details below).
With many competing demands, there isn't a consistent loop that can be defined, so the opener below is long enough to show off a few of the points above in action. Be aware that Staff can be used to finish a phase, so there is a separate section for that.
Opener
The first two steps are optional, as you can cycle through your combos without needing to hit a target. This allows you to "prepare" for a stronger opener. The combo will reset after four seconds, so you need to know when the fight will start (on many bosses it's simple to use the first two skills while running in).
Basic Loop
Over time, might end up desynced from this loop. If this is the case, use it as soon as you can (as long as it won't break Stealth), and delay until the usual place in the next loop.
Extra Combo
When you have initiative to burn, you can throw in an extra combo at the end of the basic loop as below. A good time to do this is when fills your initiative, and you will not have available the next loop.
- Dodge
- ⇒
- ⇒ ⇒
Staff Finisher
If the boss is about to phase, you can expend all your remaining initiative by swapping to Staff and spamming . You don't want to lose the buff from though, so if you think you're within 10 seconds of phasing, swap after using it.
If you don't have enough initiative to purely spam
, follow a basic loop until you can:- Dodge
- ⇒ ⇒
Finally, when you're within five seconds of phasing you can activate
for another damage boost.
General Tips
- Try to dodge off cooldown to maximize
- Be careful not to leave yourself without enough endurance to dodge major attacks - downstate is the biggest DPS loss of them all!
- Generally you should avoid interrupting your autochain when possible, as the third skill does a lot of damage. If you get a dodge bar mid-chain, you can dodge and then finish the chain after you land, before using .
uptime.
- When it comes to fighting actual bosses where positioning matters, you may have to manage where your dodge ends so that you aren't forced into a bad spot.
- For example, if you dodge through Artsariiv, you will be in a purple damaging AoE. Here you would have to dodge to the side or stand at the side of her so dodging through her will land you on the other side of her which is safe.
- On Staff, you can use or as evades if you're out of dodges.
- Use with nearby allies to break defiance bars.
- Might or Stealth - particularly useful in dungeons or fractals. Make sure not to double tap it as only the first skill counts as a blast finisher. can be used to blast for
- can be used to skip parts of certain fractals such as the lasers in Aetherblade and the scaffolding in Cliffside.
Group Stealth
Thief's unique support in groups is long-lasting group-wide Stealth, which lets you run past trash without having to fight it. This lets you skip large sections of dungeons and certain fractals.
- Use in less organised groups since it gives a longer stealth field for easier blasting.
should be used as the primary smoke field due to lack of cooldown. Have party members chain blasts in this field with you, while you blast it with . The smoke field only lasts 4s so you need help from your party in order to stack a significant amount of stealth.
- gives a large amount of area stealth without needing to use blast finishers. This skill is useful when stealthing next to or on top of mobs since most blast finishers deal damage and thus break stealth. It can also be used to reapply stealth in the middle of a skip. When possible retrait for Shadow Arts before using it to get the benefit of and the cooldown reduction of .
- gives 3s of stealth, is a blast finisher, and causes no damage making it very useful if you have to cover a long distance. It is often used in combination with Black Powder.
Pathing
Once you trigger certain mob groups while being in stealth they will follow you unless you "path" them. This is done by standing still until the Mobs reach you.
Skipping Ahead
After stealthing with your group you can use a lot of skills to skip ahead of your group to trigger bosses/events faster to save time. This requires you to be able to retrait fast for full efficiency but isn't needed.
You should retrait to
for extreme mobility. You should also trait Shadow Arts to reduce the cooldowns of Deception skills and get longer stealth from your skills.- Use to port to mobs (only with traited Shadow Arts otherwise you get revealed/in combat due to ).
- Use to blink up ledges and for additional mobility.
- Use and/or to teleport to mobs (should be used out of range to not hit the mob).
- Use and/or Steal Traited with to gain stealth to not aggro mobs.
Encounter Specific Tips
Spirit Vale
- The stolen skill from this boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to save downs or recover from getting ported by blue circles.
- If your team needs you to cover green circles, use .
For more information, see our Vale Guardian Guide.
- Consider equipping a shortbow, , and/or using .
For more information, see our Spirit Woods Guide.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to shadowstep between adds during the split phase.
- Be careful using while the breakbar is active to not get killed by Gorseval's Retaliation.
- You can take to continue doing your rotation more comfortably during Gorseval's Retaliation.
For more information, see our Gorseval Guide.
- You can use for blocking projectiles and extra blinds.
- Consider equipping Sword/Pistol to gain access to for AoE blinds.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to shadowstep to the launch pads or move downed players out of the way of the flamewall.
- The stolen skill from the split phase champions is Throw Magnetic Bomb which is a DPS increase.
- If you are clearing cannons, or are a backup, you can use Unstable Artifact or to reach the platforms faster.
For more information, see our Sabetha Guide.
Salvation Pass
- The stolen skill from this boss is Soul Stone Venom, which can be used to cleanse Slothasor's fear or if people get a lot of condis from the shake.
- You can bring to break Slothasor's fear, and to block its high damaging attacks.
- When fixated try not to move through the boss.
For more information, see our Slothasor Guide.
- The stolen skill from the champions is Throw Magnetic Bomb, which can be used to do mortars and group up enemies.
- If you are doing mortars, use , , and Dagger/Pistol as your second weapon set. For the triple mortar spawn, you can use on the first target, on the second, and on the third. If you miss any of those skills, swap to Dagger/Pistol and use .
For more information, see our Bandit Trio Guide.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Detonate Plasma, which can be used to supplement boons and provide Stability during the Ice phase or prevent the Fear at the 40% phase transition.
- You can use for mobility around the room.
- will work on the breakbar but can be wasted by squadmates on Matthias or the ice patches. You can choose to run instead.
- You can activate (if using) to stun break the rain phase knockdown.
For more information, see our Bandit Trio Guide.
Stronghold of the Faithful
- The stolen skill from McLeod is Detonate Plasma, which can be used to supplement boons.
- If you are going on the towers, consider equipping a Short bow to traverse the cave easier.
- Use for blocking projectiles, extra blinds, and AoE stealth.
- You can use to hit up to five targets at once.
For more information, see our Siege the Stronghold Guide.
- The stolen skill from Keep Construct is Unstable Artifact, which can be used for mobility when you get bombs. The stolen skill from the phantasms is Detonate Plasma. The latter can be used to provide your squad boons at the beginning of each burst phase.
- If you are pushing the core, you should equip for the sustained healing.
For more information, see our Keep Construct Guide.
- The Twisted Castle is mostly movement based. Consider equipping a shortbow and/or using .
- You can use to hit up to five targets at once.
For more information, see our Twisted Castle Guide.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Soul Stone Venom, which can be used as an emergency cleanse.
- If pulls and/or cleave are bad, you could use for blocking projectiles, and extra blinds against Xera's minions.
For more information, see our Xera Guide.
Bastion of the Penitent
- The stolen skill from this boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to shadowstep downed allies towards you, recover from being teleported, or move into greens at the last moment so you can maintain DPS for longer.
- Note that the third part of your autoattack chain is a projectile reflect! Be careful not to reflect any of Cairn's projectiles. Cairn's projectiles only spawn at the edge of the circle drawn around him on the platform, so if you are stacked very closely on Cairn, you can avoid reflecting projectiles.
For more information, see our Cairn Guide.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Detonate Plasma, which can be used to provide your squad with boons.
- Be careful when dodging that you do not end up in spikes.
For more information, see our Mursaat Overseer Guide.
- The stolen skill from Samarog and Guldhem is Throw Magnetic Bomb. This can be both a DPS increase and used to help break the frequent breakbars.
- Given the strength of Throw Magnetic Bomb both for CC and damage, is very good here.
- Rigom provides Unstable Artifact, which is far less useful but can be used to keep him immobilised inside Samarog.
- Use to help break Samarog's breakbars.
- Use your dual pistols at the start of the 3rd phase to deal damage to Samarog while he does his long animations outside of the arena.
For more information, see our Samarog Guide.
- The stolen skill from Deimos is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to help immobilize prides. The stolen skill from the Sauls is Throw Magnetic Bomb, which can be used to help with their breakbars, cleave prides and greeds or a DPS increase.
- Since you may not have dodges available, be careful that you do not get launched by Deimos's attacks. You can choose to keep an extra dodge bar for these, delay your dodge to align with them, or use as an emergency dodge.
- Dual pistols can be useful to maintain DPS on Deimos while running to the ward or while he is stuck inside of oils.
For more information, see our Deimos Guide.
Hall of Chains
- The stolen skill from this boss is Soul Stone Venom, which can be used to recover from the extreme boon corruption from scythes or tormented dead AoEs.
For more information, see our Soulless Horror Guide.
- The stolen skill from this boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be a lifesaver by porting downed players to yourself, or used for mobility, e.g. during Soul Split or to get to a green if you need to do them.
- , when used, cleanses 3 conditions from yourself and allies and refills endurance. Be sure to use it if conditions are not being cleansed after each Greater Death Mark.
- Dual pistols can be used to hit Dhuum during the Greater Death Mark.
For more information, see our Dhuum Guide.
Mythwright Gambit
- Conjured Amalgamate itself does not have a stolen skill, however its adds do. Conjured Swords give Unstable Artifact and Conjured Shields give Throw Magnetic Bomb. The latter in particular is extremely useful for CCing and cleaving down Conjured Shields as well as being a DPS increase during the burst phases.
- Use to cleave down Conjured Swords and Conjured Shields if needed.
For more information, see our Conjured Amalgamate Guide.
- The stolen skill from Nikare is Soul Stone Venom, and the stolen skill from Kenut is Detonate Plasma.
- Save Soul Stone Venom for after the charge, to quickly clear Chilled and Slow from people.
- A CC elite will be useful as the bosses cannot be damaged until they are broken. Closing to melee for might be dangerous though.
For more information, see our Largos Assassins Guide.
- It is highly recommended to bring a second staff with for when you are unable to flank Qadim.
- Take instead of . Being able to use stolen skills twice here is extremely powerful.
- The stolen skill from the Pyres, Ancient Invoked Hydra, and Wyvern Matriarch is Detonate Plasma. The stolen skill from Qadim, Apocalypse Bringer, and Wyvern Patriarch is Throw Magnetic Bomb.
- Steal from the pyres before every DPS phase to give your squad boons immediately with Detonate Plasma. Since you can use them twice, use it once for the pyre group and once on Qadim.
- Use Throw Magnetic Bomb to cleave the Lava Elementals and help break the frequent breakbars. If you are doing the Lamp, save at least one cast for the second and third lamps each. At the 100%-66% DPS phase, save at least one cast to help CC the Apocalypse Bringer. Once it appears, use it once, and if steal is off cooldown, steal again and it use to help break the three Reapers of Flesh that spawn.
- You can precast Basilisk Venom before the Apocalypse Bringer appears.
- should be able to one-shot groups of unprotected Lava Elementals if needed.
- If going into the lamp, save one Throw Magnetic Bomb for both the second and third lamps. Use one one the Moas in the second lamp, and use one on the Dredge in the third lamp. Use on the Giants in the third lamp to blind them as they do a significant amount of damage otherwise.
For more information, see our Qadim Guide.
The Key of Ahdashim
- The stolen skill from the boss is Detonate Plasma, which can be used to teleport over the shockwave without losing the damage buff.
- In CM, it can also be used to teleport downed players to more convenient locations, as ressing takes a lot longer.
For more information, see our Cardinal Sabir Guide.
- The stolen skill from the boss is Detonate Plasma, which can be used to supplement boons and provide extra Stability to defend against the hands in the split phase.
- Try to time your dodges so that you don't move back at the wrong time and end up getting pillar aggro.
- You can use to quickly get back to the boss from pillars.
For more information, see our Cardinal Adina Guide.
- The stolen skill from the boss is Unstable Artifact, which can be used to save yourself if you get knocked back, or to save allies who get downed in magma.
For more information, see our Qadim the Peerless Guide.
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