Difference between revisions of "Herald - Mad King's Labyrinth"
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | + | This is a tagging build for {{Tooltip|Herald}} build designed for the [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mad_King%27s_Labyrinth Mad King's Labyrinth]. A tagging build is designed to farm enemies in large groups dealing little damage so as to earn kill credit while allowing other players to also tag that enemy. This build emphasizes concentration, conditional damage, magic find, and survivability. This setup ensures a constant presence of {{Tooltip|Regeneration}}, {{Tooltip|Swiftness}}, {{Tooltip|Protection}}, and {{Tooltip|Quickness}}, prioritizing boons for the team along with enhanced survivability. | |
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Notably, this build intentionally AVOIDS boosting {{Tooltip|Might}}, {{Tooltip|Fury}}, and all Power, Precision, and Ferocity. These attributes are kept at the minimum possible level for a level 80 character (1k, 1k, 0). | Notably, this build intentionally AVOIDS boosting {{Tooltip|Might}}, {{Tooltip|Fury}}, and all Power, Precision, and Ferocity. These attributes are kept at the minimum possible level for a level 80 character (1k, 1k, 0). | ||
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| − | * | + | * If you do not wish to acquire this gear an alternative practice is to use non-power gear, and also simply remove your trinkets to lower your total attributes and cause less damage. |
* {{Tooltip|Hammer}} can be used instead of {{Tooltip|Short Bow}} for those that do not have SoTo's [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Weaponmaster_Training Weaponmaster Training] unlocked. | * {{Tooltip|Hammer}} can be used instead of {{Tooltip|Short Bow}} for those that do not have SoTo's [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Weaponmaster_Training Weaponmaster Training] unlocked. | ||
* {{Tooltip|Superior Rune of Radiance}} for added concentration. | * {{Tooltip|Superior Rune of Radiance}} for added concentration. | ||
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When in {{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}}, use {{Skill|Impossible Odds}} to gain a 50% increase in movement speed and maintain the -1 Energy Upkeep cost. When your energy drops below 10%, transition back to Dragon Stance, where you'll again begin with 70% Energy. | When in {{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}}, use {{Skill|Impossible Odds}} to gain a 50% increase in movement speed and maintain the -1 Energy Upkeep cost. When your energy drops below 10%, transition back to Dragon Stance, where you'll again begin with 70% Energy. | ||
| − | This strategy ensures you consistently maintain 6 stacks of Rising Momentum, further supporting high movement speed. | + | This strategy ensures you consistently maintain 6 stacks of Rising Momentum, further supporting high movement speed. You may wish to burst down bosses in Assassin's Stance to leave as much time running the labyrinth with Dragon's stance as possible. |
===General Tips=== | ===General Tips=== | ||
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*[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Rescue_Protocol_Recharge_3 Rescue Protocol Recharge 3] highly recommended | *[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Rescue_Protocol_Recharge_3 Rescue Protocol Recharge 3] highly recommended | ||
*In the Enrichment slot, use [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Magical_Enrichment Magical Enrichment] for +20% Magic Find | *In the Enrichment slot, use [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Magical_Enrichment Magical Enrichment] for +20% Magic Find | ||
| + | *[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Resting Resting] can also be used to increase the experience gain that you receive | ||
===Recommended Squad Message=== | ===Recommended Squad Message=== | ||
Revision as of 12:09, 8 October 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Utility
Designed for: Open World Tagging and Open World Specialist
Expansions required: 
Overview
This is a tagging build for 
Herald build designed for the Mad King's Labyrinth. A tagging build is designed to farm enemies in large groups dealing little damage so as to earn kill credit while allowing other players to also tag that enemy. This build emphasizes concentration, conditional damage, magic find, and survivability. This setup ensures a constant presence of 
Regeneration, 
Swiftness, 
Protection, and 
Quickness, prioritizing boons for the team along with enhanced survivability.
Notably, this build intentionally AVOIDS boosting 
Might, 
Fury, and all Power, Precision, and Ferocity. These attributes are kept at the minimum possible level for a level 80 character (1k, 1k, 0).
Skillbar
Specializations
Template Code
Equipment
Ritualist
Ritualist
Ritualist
Ritualist
Ritualist
Ritualist
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Ritualist
Ritualist
Ritualist
x6
x18
- If you do not wish to acquire this gear an alternative practice is to use non-power gear, and also simply remove your trinkets to lower your total attributes and cause less damage.
Hammer can be used instead of 
Short Bow for those that do not have SoTo's Weaponmaster Training unlocked.- 24px Superior Rune of Radiance for added concentration.
- If not using infusions to add Concentration then full Ritualist's can be used. What matters is that Boon Duration cannot exceed 100%, so any additional concentration provides no additional benefit above this.
Consumables
Food
- Adds concentration and +40% Magic Find
Utility
- Adds conditional damage and +30% Magic Find
Usage
Standard Rotation
The aim is to prioritize speed and survivability while steering clear of increasing power and direct damage. Focus on tagging mobs rather than eliminating them instantly.
While in , activate , , and at the same time to achieve a -1 Energy Upkeep cost, enabling the presence of Quickness. When your energy dips below 10%, switch to Assassin stance, which will start you off with 70% Energy.
When in , use to gain a 50% increase in movement speed and maintain the -1 Energy Upkeep cost. When your energy drops below 10%, transition back to Dragon Stance, where you'll again begin with 70% Energy.
This strategy ensures you consistently maintain 6 stacks of Rising Momentum, further supporting high movement speed. You may wish to burst down bosses in Assassin's Stance to leave as much time running the labyrinth with Dragon's stance as possible.
General Tips
- Maximize your Magic Find
- Guild Magic Find can add 10% Magic Find if selected
- Candy Corn Gobbler offers several boons including Magic Find
- Jade Bot Core: Tier 10 increases Vitality by 235
- Rescue Protocol Recharge 3 highly recommended
- In the Enrichment slot, use Magical Enrichment for +20% Magic Find
- Resting can also be used to increase the experience gain that you receive
Recommended Squad Message
Simple Rules to Benefit Everyone:
1) Max 1k Power, 1k Precision, 0 Ferocity (Check Attributes).
2) Do NOT Open Doors. Tag will.
3) Do NOT Run Ahead of Tag (Stay Together).
4) Avoid Knockbacks, Encourage Pulls.
5) Avoid Buffs Might & Fury.
Ratings
Comments
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