Difference between revisions of "Virtuoso - Condition Virtuoso"

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

Focused on: Condition damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Expansions required:

Difficulty:

Normal

This build was last updated on August 19, 2025 and is up to date for the August 19, 2025 patch.

Overview

Condition virtuoso is a powerful ranged condition dps build for open world. Virtuosos cannot summon clones. Instead, they stock Blades. This has the disadvantage of clones no longer tanking for you, but the advantage of Blades persisting after combat unlike clones which die after the fight.

Condition Dueling virtuoso inflicts enormous amounts of Bleeding damage through critical hits thanks to Sharper Images and Quiet Intensity. This large bleeding output also generates lots of Blades thanks to Bloodsong which allows you to use Bladesongs essentially off-cooldown. This means that this build very dependent on having the right gear to achieve high critical chance and bleeding duration.

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Dagger/Sword

X/Focus

Utility

Weapon Variants

None. Dagger is a must and cannot be substituted by any other weapon. We advise not to change the offhand weapons either since this build prefers phantasms that attack multiple times, making sword and focus better than the traditional condi offhands torch and pistol.

Skill Variants

Healing skill

We default to Signet of the Ether, an offensive heal whose active effect allows you to do more damage. But if you require more healing, you can instead use:

Ether Feast - very large heal, especially when used with maximum stocked blades.

Utility skills

We default to:
Rain of Swords is good for AoE damage.
Signet of Midnight and Signet of Domination provide the highest sustained damage through their passive, so you only use them in emergencies. If you want or need to run other skills, here are some suggestions:

Mantra of Resolve - condition cleanse for yourself and nearby allies.
Feedback - projectile reflection.
Mantra of Concentration - personal stunbreak and AoE stability.
Portal Entre - utility.
Blink - utility.

Elite skills

We default to Thousand Cuts for its high damage. If necessary, it can be replaced for elites with more utility:

Mass Invisibility - stealth for channeling hero points or sneaking past powerful enemies.
Signet of Humility - large amount of crowd control.

Specializations

Specializations Variants

Persistence of Memory - Boon generation when solo.

Inspiration

Inspiration can replace Illusions when soloing to increase sustain at a large dps loss.

Equipment

The default recommended gear is the same as the condi virtuoso raid build for ease of gearing.

Head
Rampager

Shoulders
Rampager

Chest
Sinister

Hands
Rampager

Legs
Sinister

Feet
Sinister

Backpiece
Rampager

Accessory
Sinister

Amulet
Sinister

Ring
Rampager

Dagger
Sinister

Sword
Sinister

Sigil

Focus
Sinister

Sigil

Rune
x6

Relic

If you are gearing this character from zero, start with exotic quality gear. We suggest starting with a full set Sinister gear since it is very cheap. For the armor, search for "Norgu" in the trading post and replace the runes. For the weapons, search for "Sinister Scavenged Obsidian". For the amulet and rings search for Sinister, for the accessories search for "Coral Orichalcum", for the backpack search "Lucky Great" and manually chose it attribute combination after buying it.
When possible, switch the requiered pieces to Rampager, which is more expensive but a worth investment.
Upgrade to ascended gear as soon as you can, prioritising the trinkets. See also: Guide:How to Gear a Character.

Sigil of Superior Sigil of Accuracy should not be used because Illusions do not gain the increased critical chance from it.
This build loses massive damage from defensive gear; for defense, equip a jade core and use defensive traits instead.
Use food that boosts all attributes: or . If you have a character at least 2 years old, the Birthday Blaster cake also works and is free, but only lasts 10 minutes. The same applies to 9 year old characters and the Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake, which lasts 30 minutes.

Consumables

Food

Use food that boosts all attributes:

or .

If you have a character at least 2 years old, the Birthday Blaster cake also works and is free, but only lasts 10 minutes. The same applies to 9 year old characters and the Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake, which lasts 30 minutes.

Utility

/

Usage

Damage

A key aspect of this build is achieving 100% critical chance, which is why it uses Rampager and Sinister gear. Additionally, Fury is greatly improved by Quiet Intensity. The build then converts this high crit chance into Bleeding damage through Sharper Images and Jagged Mind. This high bleeding output generates an insane amount of Blades with Bloodsong, which are then consumed on Shatters/Bladesongs to both deal direct damage and increase your damage with Deadly Blades.

Priority

Bladesong Sorrow with 5 Blades
Phantasmal Warden / Phantasmal Swordsman / Signet of the Ether
Unstable Bladestorm
Bladesong Harmony with 5 Blades.
Bladecall

When you swap to sword, use Phantasmal Swordsman and use it again when it recharges, then weapon swap. On the focus weapon set, cast Phantasmal Warden twice by using Signet of the Ether.
You will generate a lot of Blades, but space your Bladesongs to upkeep the buff from Deadly Blades.

Defense

Illusionary Riposte - block.
Bladesong Distortion - invulnerability

Sustain

Dealing damage heals you thanks to Jagged Mind.
When Signet of the Ether is not on cooldown, every Blade you stock will heal you for a small amount.

Crowd control

Bladesong Dissonance - daze. Daze duration increases with the number of stocked Blades.
Illusionary Riposte⇒Counter Blade - daze.
Temporal Curtain⇒Into the Void - pull.
Signet of Domination - stun (emergencies only).

Video examples

vs. Champion Chak Lobber (Egg Clutch Hero Challenge) Great showcase of all the defensive skills this dps build has access to. Thanks to blocks and Distortion, this build is very safe.

vs. Vampire Beast Broodmother (Pile of Guano Hero Challenge) Great showcase of how to abuse Distortion.

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 | rating = great
 | xpac = eod
+| difficulty = 2
 }}
 ==Overview==
-Condition virtuoso is a powerful ranged condition dps build for open world where the lack of clone setup requirements and persistent blade stacks make it more friendly to general open world play.
+Condition virtuoso is a powerful ranged condition dps build for open world. Virtuosos cannot summon clones. Instead, they stock Blades. This has the disadvantage of clones no longer tanking for you, but the advantage of Blades persisting after combat unlike clones which die after the fight.
-This build inflicts enormous ammounts of bleeding damage through critical hits while generating lots of Blades to use Bladesongs essentially off-cooldown. It is quite simple, yet effective, but very dependent on having the right gear.
+Condition Dueling virtuoso inflicts enormous amounts of {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} damage through critical hits thanks to {{Trait|Sharper Images}} and {{Trait|Quiet Intensity}}. This large bleeding output also generates lots of Blades thanks to {{Trait|Bloodsong}} which allows you to use Bladesongs essentially off-cooldown. This means that this build very dependent on having the right gear to achieve high critical chance and bleeding duration.
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-==Weapon Variants==
+===Weapon Variants===
 * None. Dagger is a must and cannot be substituted by any other weapon. We advise not to change the offhand weapons either since this build prefers phantasms that attack multiple times, making sword and focus better than the traditional condi offhands torch and pistol.
-==Skill Variants==
+===Skill Variants===
-===Healing skill===
+====Healing skill====
-* {{Skill|Ether Feast}} - very large heal, especially when used with maximun stocked blades, but less damage.
+We default to {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}}, an offensive heal whose active effect allows you to do more damage. But if you require more healing, you can instead use:
+* {{Skill|Ether Feast}} - very large heal, especially when used with maximum stocked blades.
+====Utility skills====
-===Utility skills===
+We default to:<br>
-* {{Skill|Mantra of Concentration}} - valuable stunbreak.
+{{Skill|Rain of Swords}} is good for AoE damage.<br>
-* {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} - condition cleanse.
+{{Skill|Signet of Midnight}} and {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} provide the highest sustained damage through their passive, so you only use them in emergencies.
-* {{Skill|Mimic}}, {{Skill|Blink}}, {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - very strong utility.
+If you want or need to run other skills, here are some suggestions:
+* {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}} - condition cleanse for yourself and nearby allies.
+* {{Skill|Feedback}} - projectile reflection.
-===Elite skills===
+* {{Skill|Mantra of Concentration}} - personal stunbreak and AoE stability.
-* {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} - stealth for channeling hero points or sneaking passed powerful enemies.
+* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - utility.
-* {{Skill|Time Warp}} - small burst of quickness for yourself and allies.
+* {{Skill|Blink}} - utility.
+====Elite skills====
+We default to {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} for its high damage. If necessary, it can be replaced for elites with more utility:
+* {{Skill|Mass Invisibility}} - stealth for channeling hero points or sneaking past powerful enemies.
 * {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - large amount of crowd control.
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 {{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top}}
 {{Specialization|Illusions|top|bot|top}}
-{{Specialization|Virtuoso|bot|bot|bot}}
+{{Specialization|Virtuoso|bot|mid|bot}}
-* {{Trait|Persistence of Memory}} + {{Trait|Phantasmal Haste}} - Boon generation when solo.
-* {{Trait|Phantasmal Blades}} - more burst damage.
 ===Specializations Variants===
-* Inspiration can replace Illusions when soloing to massively increase sustain.
+* {{Trait|Persistence of Memory}} - Boon generation when solo.
+====Inspiration====
+Inspiration can replace Illusions when soloing to increase sustain at a large dps loss.
 {{Specialization|Inspiration|bot|mid|mid|variant=y}}
 ==Equipment==
-Ascended gear is not required. Infusions are not required. This build suggest the exact same gear to the condi virtuoso raid build for ease of gearing.
+The default recommended gear is the same as the condi virtuoso raid build for ease of gearing.
 {{PvE equipment
 | stats = Rampager
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 | weapon4 = Focus
 | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Earth
-| infusion1 = Precise +9 Agony Infusion
+| head =
-| infusion1-qt = 1
+| shoulders =
-| infusion2 = Malign +9 Agony Infusion
+| chest = Sinister
-| infusion2-qt = 17
+| hands =
-| head = Viper
+| legs = Sinister
-| shoulders = Rampager
+| feet = Sinister
-| chest = Viper
+| weapon1-stats = Sinister
-| hands = Rampager
+| weapon2-stats = Sinister
-| legs = Viper
+| weapon4-stats = Sinister
-| feet = Rampager
+| backpiece =
-| weapon1-stats = Rampager
+| accessory1 = Sinister
-| weapon2-stats = Viper
+| accessory2 = Sinister
-| weapon4-stats = Viper
+| amulet = Sinister
+| ring1 =
+| ring2 =
+| relic = Relic of the Aristocracy
 }}
-===Gear optimization===
+If you are gearing this character from zero, start with '''exotic quality gear'''. We suggest starting with a full set {{Tooltip|Sinister}} gear since it is very cheap. For the armor, search for "Norgu" in the trading post and replace the runes. For the weapons, search for "Sinister Scavenged Obsidian". For the amulet and rings search for Sinister, for the accessories search for "Coral Orichalcum", for the backpack search "Lucky Great" and manually chose it attribute combination after buying it.<br>
-This gear setup reaches 92,1% crit chance while under the effects of {{Tooltip|Fury}} and precision food such as the recomended {{food|Bowl of Fancy Potato and Leek Soup}}. It is optimized for raids, where {{Skill|Banner of Discipline}} and {{Trait|Spotter}} would allow it to reach 100% crit chance. If playing without those buffs, using full {{Tooltip|Rampager}} armor while keeping the {{Tooltip|Viper}} offhand weapons nets 99,57% crit chance.
+When possible, switch the requiered pieces to {{Tooltip|Rampager}}, which is more expensive but a worth investment.<br>
+Upgrade to ascended gear as soon as you can, prioritising the trinkets. See also: [[Guide:How to Gear a Character]].
-{{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Accuracy}} should not be used because Illusions do not gain the increased critical chance from it.
+* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Accuracy}} should not be used because Illusions do not gain the increased critical chance from it.
+* This build loses massive damage from defensive gear; for defense, equip a jade core and use defensive traits instead.
-===Budget equipment===
+* Use food that boosts all attributes: {{Food|Dragon's Revelry Starcake}} or {{Food|Spherified Cilantro Oyster Soup}}. If you have a character at least 2 years old, the Birthday Blaster cake also works and is free, but only lasts 10 minutes. The same applies to 9 year old characters and the Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake, which lasts 30 minutes.
-Since the build requires extremely high critical chance to function, gear alternatives are not recommeded.
-* You could use the same gear as mirage, full {{Tooltip|Viper}}, while working on acquiring {{Tooltip|Rampager}} pieces.
 ==Consumables==
-:'''Food'''
+===Food===
-* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - farming.
+Use food that boosts all attributes:
-* {{food|Bowl of Fancy Potato and Leek Soup}} - DPS.
+* {{Food|Dragon's Revelry Starcake}} or {{Food|Spherified Cilantro Oyster Soup}}.
-* {{Food|Bowl of Potato and Leek Soup}} - budget DPS.
+If you have a character at least 2 years old, the Birthday Blaster cake also works and is free, but only lasts 10 minutes. The same applies to 9 year old characters and the Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake, which lasts 30 minutes.
+===Utility===
+* {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}
-:'''Utility'''
-* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) - farming.
-* {{utility|Tuning Icicle}} - DPS.
 ==Usage==
-This build requires an extremely high critical chance, ideally 100%, which is why it uses so much {{Tooltip|Rampager}} gear. Thankfully, {{Trait|Quiet Intensity}} helps with this. The build then converts this high crit chance into {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} damage through {{Trait|Sharper Images}} and {{Trait|Jagged Mind}}. This high bleeding output generates an insane amount of Blades with {{Trait|Bloodsong}}, which are then consumed on Shatters/Bladesongs to both deal direct damage and increase your damage with {{Trait|Deadly Blades}}.
+===Damage===
+A key aspect of this build is achieving 100% critical chance, which is why it uses {{Tooltip|Rampager}} and {{Tooltip|Sinister}} gear. Additionally, {{Tooltip|Fury}} is greatly improved by {{Trait|Quiet Intensity}}. The build then converts this high crit chance into {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} damage through {{Trait|Sharper Images}} and {{Trait|Jagged Mind}}. This high bleeding output generates an insane amount of Blades with {{Trait|Bloodsong}}, which are then consumed on Shatters/Bladesongs to both deal direct damage and increase your damage with {{Trait|Deadly Blades}}.
+;Priority
-===Rotation===
+#{{Skill|Bladesong Sorrow}} with 5 Blades
-Against bosses and other durable enemies, try to follow this rotation
+#{{Skill|Phantasmal Warden}} / {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} / {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}}
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}}
+#{{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}}
-#{{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}}
+#{{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} with 5 Blades.
 #{{Skill|Bladecall}}
-#{{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}}
+* When you swap to sword, use Phantasmal Swordsman and use it again when it recharges, then weapon swap. On the focus weapon set, cast Phantasmal Warden twice by using Signet of the Ether.
-#{{Tooltip|Weapon swap}}
+* You will generate a lot of Blades, but space your Bladesongs to upkeep the buff from {{Trait|Deadly Blades}}.
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Warden}}
-#{{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} and {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}}
-#{{Skill|Phantasmal Warden}}
-#{{Skill|Rain of Swords}}
-#{{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}}
-From here on, just use your Phantasm and Blade skills offcooldown. When you swap to sword, use Phantasmal Swordsman and use it again when it recharges, then weapon swap. On the focus weapon set, cast Phantasmal Warden twice by using Signet of the Ether. You will generate a lot of Blades, but space your Bladesongs to upkeep the buff from {{Trait|Deadly Blades}}.
 ===Defense===
-* {{Skill|Bladeturn Requiem}} - block.
 * {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} - block.
+* {{Skill|Bladesong Distortion}} - invulnerability
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 ===Crowd control===
-* {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} - daze. Daze duration increases with number of stocked Blades.
+* {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} - daze. Daze duration increases with the number of stocked Blades.
 * {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}}{{to}}{{Skill|Counter Blade}} - daze.
 * {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}{{to}}{{Skill|Into the Void}} - pull.
 * {{Skill|Signet of Domination}} - stun (emergencies only).
+===Video examples===
+*[https://youtu.be/N3Dl1BgVswk vs. Champion Chak Lobber (Egg Clutch Hero Challenge)] Great showcase of all the defensive skills this dps build has access to. Thanks to blocks and Distortion, this build is very safe.
+*[https://youtu.be/KgMSBylwa5A vs. Vampire Beast Broodmother (Pile of Guano Hero Challenge)] Great showcase of how to abuse Distortion.

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