Difference between revisions of "Spellbreaker - Strength Dagger"

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Focused on: Direct damage, Boon removal and Mobility

Designed for: PvP Conquest

Difficulty:

TBD

Overview

A duelist Power Spellbreaker PvP build with a good mix of defense and offense.

Archival note: fell out of use, got overshadowed by the Defense variant

Skill Bar

Greatsword

Dagger/Shield

Utility

Slot Changes

Utility

For the optional slot:

Endure Pain - a great defensive option against both burst damage and CC. Currently the most popular option.

Frenzy - a versatile skill which heals and restores some endurance through trait synergy, breaks stun, and even adds some extra burst.

Stomp - bit of a niche skill, not very popular right now but it's a short CD stun break with AoE CC, Peak Performance synergy, and even some Stability which could be used to make Mending harder to interrupt. This CC also works on downed enemies which is great for disrupting skills like Signet of Mercy or just denying rez attempt in general even if the enemy has Stability by knocking the downed enemy away from them.

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Specializations

Specialization Variants

If you want higher sustain trade Strength for Defense:

Equipment

Greatsword

Sigil

Dagger

Shield

Sigil

Rune

Amulet

Equipment Variants

Amulet

- a more tanky option.

Usage

Elite specialization basics

Full Counter (FC) recharges your Burst skills Arcing Slice and Breaching Strike. Always try to use it when you can refresh their duration, except if you're under heavy pressure in which case you can use FC purely for defensive means.

Always try to make sure Full Counter goes off: briefly move into hostile AoE spells, tank Mesmer clones or Ranger pets, etc.

FC is both one of the best defensive and offensive skill in the build as it blocks, evades, grants Stability, and performs an unblockable AoE CC attack when triggered.

Both burst skills and Full Counter cost adrenaline. If you only need a little more until you can use them then Versatile Rage can get you there.

General

Settings: disable auto targeting, otherwise it'd be impossible to use skills like Rush for disengaging.

Playstyle: this build is all about weaving hard hitting skills into chains of block and evade frames while tethering yourself to the target with Magebane Tether as often as possible. The combos aren't set in stone, rather you'll need to adapt based on what CDs are available. Minimize melee contact, dodge/block/evade as many things as possible, and spike targets when an opening shows.
- Example: Bladetrail from outside melee range ⇒ dodge to your target ⇒ Arcing Slice ⇒ Whirlwind Attack
- Any burst skill can proc Magebane Tether, including Full Counter.
- The goal is to maintain the tether as long as possible for the damage boost and Might Makes Right synergy.
- Whirlwind Attack, Arcing Slice, and Breaching Strike are your main damaging skills, everything else is basically a filler or something that's used to set up burst / survive enemy burst.
Fast Hands reduces the CD of weapon swapping to 5 seconds, which keeps gameplay rather fast paced with minimal downtime. As a result you won't be auto attacking much unless you're cleaving a downed enemy.

Despite its range, Bull's Charge is best used in melee to make it harder to react to.

CCing a target removes a boon and deals damage/grants adrenaline via Loss Aversion.

All movement skills remove the Immobilized condition - list of movement skills in the build:
- Greatsword: Whirlwind Attack and Rush. These two skills also provide excellent mobility both in and out of combat.
- Dagger/Shield: Aura Slicer, Shield Bash, and the burst skill Breaching Strike. The Dagger skills are also excellent gap closers.
- Rampage: Kick (Rampage), Dash, and Seismic Leap.
- Utility: Bull's Charge

No Escape briefly roots enemies in place after you CC them. This turns skills like Full Counter and Disrupting Stab into great setup tools for your hard hitting abilities such as Arcing Slice or Breaching Strike.

Conditon cleansing & general survival

Brawler's Recovery and Warrior's Sprint will be used to manage condition levels before resorting to mass cleanses.

Mending cleanses 5 conditions and should be used pretty much on CD, assuming you're missing a large chunk of health or need to deal with conditions.

"Shake It Off!" (SIO) is both a stun break and a source of condition removal for you and your team.

Kite, a LOT. You want to run out of harm's way using mobility skills as much as possible before resorting to major defensive CDs.

Bull's Charge is great if you want to run away from pressure as it can build quite the gap while providing an evade frame.

If taken Frenzy breaks stun and refills some endurance in addition to a bit of healing thanks to Might Makes Right.

If taken Endure Pain is the best defensive skill you could have against direct damage but it has to be used preemptively (unless you used it to break stun). Keep in mind that you're still vulnerable to condition damage, CC, and even life steal from skills such as Enchanted Daggers!

Rampage

Rampage is what you use when you quickly want to burst/CC a target, or desperately need mobility to either chase down someone, or run away from a fight. Bonus points if you manage to attach Magebane Tether just before using your elite.

CC skills barely do any damage anymore, most of the damage in this form comes from autoattacks and Dash.

Throw Boulder is a popular opener, allowing you to CC targets from range and then either follow up with Dash for burst damage or Seismic Leap to keep the CC chain rolling.

Using Frenzy before Rampage can enhance your burst significantly.

Top Streamers

Twitch: Boyce

Twitch: Ajaxx

Twitch: Tramadex

Related Builds

Magebane Roamer - the WvW Roaming version of the build.

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-|title=Spellbreaker - Strength Dagger
-|description=A duelist Spellbreaker PvP build which seeks to find a middle ground between Tetherbreaker and the more tanky GS/Dagger build.
-}}
 {{Build
 | profession = Warrior
 | specialization = Spellbreaker
 | designed for = Conquest
-| rating = good
+| rating = archived
 | focus =  direct damage, boon removal, mobility
 }}
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 ==Overview==
-A duelist Spellbreaker PvP build which seeks to find a middle ground between [[Build:Spellbreaker_-_Tetherbreaker|Tetherbreaker]] and the more tanky [[Build:Spellbreaker_-_GS/Dagger|Dagger build]].
+A duelist Power Spellbreaker PvP build with a good mix of defense and offense.
+''Archival note: fell out of use, got overshadowed by the Defense variant''
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 * {{Skill|Frenzy}} - a versatile skill which heals and restores some endurance through trait synergy, breaks stun, and even adds some extra burst.
-* {{Skill|Stomp}} - bit of a niche skill, not very popular right now but it's a short CD stun break with AoE CC, {{Trait|Peak Performance}} synergy, and even some {{gw2wiki|Stability}} which could be used to make {{Skill|Mending}} harder to interrupt. This CC also works on downed enemies which is great for disrupting skills like {{Skill|Signet of Mercy}} or just denying rez attempt in general even if the enemy has {{gw2wiki|Stability}} by knocking the downed enemy away from them.
+* {{Skill|Stomp}} - bit of a niche skill, not very popular right now but it's a short CD stun break with AoE CC, {{Trait|Peak Performance}} synergy, and even some {{Tooltip|Stability}} which could be used to make {{Skill|Mending}} harder to interrupt. This CC also works on downed enemies which is great for disrupting skills like {{Skill|Signet of Mercy}} or just denying rez attempt in general even if the enemy has {{Tooltip|Stability}} by knocking the downed enemy away from them.
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 {{Specialization|Discipline|mid|bot|bot}}
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+===Specialization Variants===
+If you want higher sustain trade Strength for Defense:
+{{Specialization|Defense|bot|mid|mid|variant=yes}}
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 ===Equipment Variants===
 '''Amulet'''
-* {{Amulet/Demolisher's Amulet|label=yes}} - a more tanky option for harder matches.
+* {{Amulet|Demolisher}} - a more tanky option.
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 '''Elite specialization basics'''
-{{Skill|Full Counter}} (FC) recharges your '''Burst''' skills {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} and {{Skill|Breaching Strike}}. Always try to use it when you can refresh their duration, except if you're under heavy pressure in which case you can use FC purely for defensive means.
+*{{Skill|Full Counter}} (FC) recharges your '''Burst''' skills {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} and {{Skill|Breaching Strike}}. Always try to use it when you can refresh their duration, except if you're under heavy pressure in which case you can use FC purely for defensive means.
-Always try to make sure Full Counter goes off: briefly move into hostile AoE spells, tank Mesmer clones or Ranger pets, etc.
+*Always try to make sure Full Counter goes off: briefly move into hostile AoE spells, tank Mesmer clones or Ranger pets, etc.
-FC is both one of the best defensive and offensive skill in the build as it blocks, evades, grants {{gw2wiki|Stability}}, and performs an unblockable AoE CC attack when triggered.
+*FC is both one of the best defensive and offensive skill in the build as it blocks, evades, grants {{Tooltip|Stability}}, and performs an unblockable AoE CC attack when triggered.
-Both burst skills and Full Counter cost adrenaline. If you only need a little more till you can use them then {{Trait|Versatile Rage}} can get you there.
+*Both burst skills and Full Counter cost adrenaline. If you only need a little more until you can use them then {{Trait|Versatile Rage}} can get you there.
 '''General'''
-'''Settings:''' disable '''auto targeting''', otherwise it'd be impossible to use skills like {{Skill|Rush}} for disengaging.
+*'''Settings:''' disable '''auto targeting''', otherwise it'd be impossible to use skills like {{Skill|Rush}} for disengaging.
-'''Playstyle''': this build is all about weaving hard hitting skills into chains of block and evade frames while tethering yourself to the target with {{Trait|Magebane Tether}} as often as possible. The combos aren't set in stone, rather you'll need to adapt based on what CDs are available. Minimize melee contact, dodge/block/evade as many things as possible, and spike targets when an opening shows.
+*'''Playstyle''': this build is all about weaving hard hitting skills into chains of block and evade frames while tethering yourself to the target with {{Trait|Magebane Tether}} as often as possible. The combos aren't set in stone, rather you'll need to adapt based on what CDs are available. Minimize melee contact, dodge/block/evade as many things as possible, and spike targets when an opening shows.
-* Example: {{Skill|Bladetrail}} from outside melee range {{to}} dodge to your target {{to}} {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} {{to}} {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}}
+** Example: {{Skill|Bladetrail}} from outside melee range {{to}} dodge to your target {{to}} {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} {{to}} {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}}
-* Any burst skill can proc {{Trait|Magebane Tether}}, including {{Skill|Full Counter}}.
+** Any burst skill can proc {{Trait|Magebane Tether}}, including {{Skill|Full Counter}}.
-* The goal is to maintain the tether as long as possible for the damage boost and {{Trait|Might Makes Right}} synergy.
+** The goal is to maintain the tether as long as possible for the damage boost and {{Trait|Might Makes Right}} synergy.
-* {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}}, {{Skill|Arcing Slice}}, and {{Skill|Breaching Strike}} are your main damaging skills, everything else is basically a filler or something that's used to set up burst / survive enemy burst.
+** {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}}, {{Skill|Arcing Slice}}, and {{Skill|Breaching Strike}} are your main damaging skills, everything else is basically a filler or something that's used to set up burst / survive enemy burst.
-{{Trait|Fast Hands}} reduces the CD of weapon swapping to 5 seconds, which keeps gameplay rather fast paced with minimal downtime. As a result you won't be auto attacking much unless you're cleaving a downed enemy.
+* {{Trait|Fast Hands}} reduces the CD of weapon swapping to 5 seconds, which keeps gameplay rather fast paced with minimal downtime. As a result you won't be auto attacking much unless you're cleaving a downed enemy.
-Despite its range, {{Skill|Bull's Charge}} is best used in melee to make it harder to react to.
+*Despite its range, {{Skill|Bull's Charge}} is best used in melee to make it harder to react to.
-CCing a target removes a boon and deals damage/grants adrenaline via {{Trait|Loss Aversion}}.
+*CCing a target removes a boon and deals damage/grants adrenaline via {{Trait|Loss Aversion}}.
-<!--* Hold on to {{Skill|Healing Signet}} as long as possible, but don't hesitate to use it for the {{gw2skill|Resistance}} when you're under heavy condition pressure. Boon removal however is rather dangerous as it gets rid of the Resistance which means you sacrificed your heal for nothing, so against specs like Scourges it's advised to disengage or use some blocks to make sure that it stays on and you get to live.-->
+<!--* Hold on to {{Skill|Healing Signet}} as long as possible, but don't hesitate to use it for the {{Tooltip|Resistance}} when you're under heavy condition pressure. Boon removal however is rather dangerous as it gets rid of the Resistance which means you sacrificed your heal for nothing, so against specs like Scourges it's advised to disengage or use some blocks to make sure that it stays on and you get to live.-->
-All movement skills remove the Immobilized condition - list of movement skills in the build:
+*All movement skills remove the Immobilized condition - list of movement skills in the build:
-* '''Greatsword:''' {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}} and {{Skill|Rush}}. These two skills also provide excellent mobility both in and out of combat.
+** '''Greatsword:''' {{Skill|Whirlwind Attack}} and {{Skill|Rush}}. These two skills also provide excellent mobility both in and out of combat.
-* '''Dagger/Shield:''' {{Skill|Aura Slicer}}, {{Skill|Shield Bash}}, and the burst skill {{Skill|Breaching Strike}}. The Dagger skills are also excellent gap closers.
+** '''Dagger/Shield:''' {{Skill|Aura Slicer}}, {{Skill|Shield Bash}}, and the burst skill {{Skill|Breaching Strike}}. The Dagger skills are also excellent gap closers.
-* '''Rampage:''' {{Skill|Kick (Rampage)}}, {{Skill|Dash}}, and {{Skill|Seismic Leap}}.
+** '''Rampage:''' {{Skill|Kick (Rampage)}}, {{Skill|Dash}}, and {{Skill|Seismic Leap}}.
-* '''Utility:''' {{Skill|Bull's Charge}}
+** '''Utility:''' {{Skill|Bull's Charge}}
+* {{Trait|No Escape}} briefly roots enemies in place after you CC them. This turns skills like {{Skill|Full Counter}} and {{Skill|Disrupting Stab}} into great setup tools for your hard hitting abilities such as {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} or {{Skill|Breaching Strike}}.
-'''Conditon cleansing & general survival
-{{Trait|Brawler's Recovery}} and {{Trait|Warrior's Sprint}} will be used to manage condition levels before resorting to mass cleanses.
+'''Conditon cleansing & general survival'''
-{{Skill|Mending}} cleanses 5 conditions and should be used pretty much on CD, assuming you're missing a large chunk of health or need to deal with conditions.
+*{{Trait|Brawler's Recovery}} and {{Trait|Warrior's Sprint}} will be used to manage condition levels before resorting to mass cleanses.
-{{Skill|"Shake It Off!"}} (SIO) is both a stun break and a source of condition removal for you and your team. This skill also has 2 charges - the first one can be used a bit more freely as the skill will start recharging immediately while still retaining 1 charge to be used later.
+*{{Skill|Mending}} cleanses 5 conditions and should be used pretty much on CD, assuming you're missing a large chunk of health or need to deal with conditions.
-Kite, a LOT. You want to run out of harm's way using mobility skills as much as possible before resorting to major defensive CDs.
+*{{Skill|"Shake It Off!"}} (SIO) is both a stun break and a source of condition removal for you and your team.
-{{Skill|Bull's Charge}} is great if you want to run away from pressure as it can build quite the gap while providing an evade frame.
+*Kite, a LOT. You want to run out of harm's way using mobility skills as much as possible before resorting to major defensive CDs.
-''If taken'' {{Skill|Frenzy}} breaks stun and refills some endurance in addition to a bit of healing thanks to {{Trait|Might Makes Right}}.
+*{{Skill|Bull's Charge}} is great if you want to run away from pressure as it can build quite the gap while providing an evade frame.
-''If taken'' {{Skill|Endure Pain}} is the best defensive skill you could have against direct damage but it has to be used preemptively (unless you used it to break stun). Keep in mind that you're still vulnerable to condition damage, CC, and even life steal from skills such as {{Skill|Enchanted Daggers}}!
+*''If taken'' {{Skill|Frenzy}} breaks stun and refills some endurance in addition to a bit of healing thanks to {{Trait|Might Makes Right}}.
+*''If taken'' {{Skill|Endure Pain}} is the best defensive skill you could have against direct damage but it has to be used preemptively (unless you used it to break stun). Keep in mind that you're still vulnerable to condition damage, CC, and even life steal from skills such as {{Skill|Enchanted Daggers}}!
 '''Rampage'''
-{{Skill|Rampage}} is what you use when you quickly want to burst/CC a target, or desperately need mobility to either chase down someone, or run away from a fight. Bonus points if you manage to attach {{Trait|Magebane Tether}} just before using your elite.
+*{{Skill|Rampage}} is what you use when you quickly want to burst/CC a target, or desperately need mobility to either chase down someone, or run away from a fight. Bonus points if you manage to attach {{Trait|Magebane Tether}} just before using your elite.
-<!--* {{Skill|Healing Signet}} doesn't heal while {{Skill|Rampage}} is active. Therefore you should  consider using HS for the {{gw2skill|Resistance}} before entering Rampage, which can be quite beneficial as most Rampage skills have long cast times and effects such as {{gw2skill|Blind}} can easily shut it down.-->
+<!--* {{Skill|Healing Signet}} doesn't heal while {{Skill|Rampage}} is active. Therefore you should  consider using HS for the {{Tooltip|Resistance}} before entering Rampage, which can be quite beneficial as most Rampage skills have long cast times and effects such as {{Tooltip|Blind}} can easily shut it down.-->
-CC skills barely do any damage anymore, most of the damage in this form comes from autoattacks and {{Skill|Dash}}.
+*CC skills barely do any damage anymore, most of the damage in this form comes from autoattacks and {{Skill|Dash}}.
-{{Skill|Throw Boulder}} is a popular opener, allowing you to CC targets from range and then either follow up with {{Skill|Dash}} for burst damage or {{Skill|Seismic Leap}} to keep the CC chain rolling.
+*{{Skill|Throw Boulder}} is a popular opener, allowing you to CC targets from range and then either follow up with {{Skill|Dash}} for burst damage or {{Skill|Seismic Leap}} to keep the CC chain rolling.
-Using {{Skill|Frenzy}} before Rampage can enhance your burst significantly.
+*Using {{Skill|Frenzy}} before Rampage can enhance your burst significantly.
 ==Top Streamers==
+* Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/boycerino Boyce]
 * Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/irajaxx Ajaxx]
-* Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/boycerino Boyce]
 * Twitch: [https://www.twitch.tv/tramadex Tramadex]

Difference between revisions of "Spellbreaker - Strength Dagger"

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Contents

Overview

Skill Bar

Slot Changes

Template Code

Specializations

Specialization Variants

Equipment

Equipment Variants

Usage

Top Streamers

Related Builds

Ratings

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Difference between revisions of "Spellbreaker - Strength Dagger"

Latest revision as of 22:53, 16 February 2023

Overview

Skill Bar

Slot Changes

Template Code

Specializations

Specialization Variants

Equipment

Equipment Variants

Usage

Top Streamers

Related Builds

Ratings

Comments