Difference between revisions of "Virtuoso - Power DPS"
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There are two variants of this build. The standard one with dagger/sword - greatsword, another with dagger/sword - sword/focus. The greatsword version has higher burst and Blade generation, while the focus version has access to the pull from {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}. | There are two variants of this build. The standard one with dagger/sword - greatsword, another with dagger/sword - sword/focus. The greatsword version has higher burst and Blade generation, while the focus version has access to the pull from {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}. | ||
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===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
* {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} or {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} may be swapped out for other utilities as desired. | * {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} or {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} may be swapped out for other utilities as desired. | ||
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* Use {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}} when running focus and not greatsword. | * Use {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}} when running focus and not greatsword. | ||
* {{Trait|Jagged Mind}} is a small DPS loss and generates many more blades with {{Trait|Bloodsong}} - allowing you to reliably use {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} or {{Skill|Bladeturn Requiem}} without losing damage. | * {{Trait|Jagged Mind}} is a small DPS loss and generates many more blades with {{Trait|Bloodsong}} - allowing you to reliably use {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} or {{Skill|Bladeturn Requiem}} without losing damage. | ||
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* You need 4 Precise infusions to reach the crit cap. If you don't have infusions, you can use an {{Tooltip|Assassin}} headpiece while working on getting infusions. | * You need 4 Precise infusions to reach the crit cap. If you don't have infusions, you can use an {{Tooltip|Assassin}} headpiece while working on getting infusions. | ||
* The gear is the same whether you use focus or greatsword, the weapons should be {{Tooltip|Berserker stats}} with Accuracy and Force. | * The gear is the same whether you use focus or greatsword, the weapons should be {{Tooltip|Berserker stats}} with Accuracy and Force. | ||
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==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
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* {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} or ascended versions | * {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} or ascended versions | ||
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* {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | * {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | ||
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===Greatsword Rotation=== | ===Greatsword Rotation=== | ||
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<big>'''Opener'''</big> | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 10 August 2022
Our curator decided this build is in the current metagame regardless of rating. The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Strike damage
Designed for: Raids and Fractals
Expansions required: 
Overview
Power virtuoso is a simple yet effective build that deals great burst and sustained damage. It has access to evades and blocks, permanent 
Fury, and inflicts large amounts of 
Vulnerability.
There are two variants of this build. The standard one with dagger/sword - greatsword, another with dagger/sword - sword/focus. The greatsword version has higher burst and Blade generation, while the focus version has access to the pull from .
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Taking Sword/Focus instead of Greatsword provides access to the pull from . Focus favours long fights with little to no phases, while greatsword has higher burst so it favours short phases, and has superior Blade generation which makes it less punishing to use your Blades for CC with .
Skill Variants
- or may be swapped out for other utilities as desired.
Template Code
Specializations
Trait Variants
- Use when running focus and not greatsword.
- is a small DPS loss and generates many more blades with - allowing you to reliably use or without losing damage.
- If you're not able to start phases with five blades, may be more useful.
Equipment
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x14
x4
- You need 4 Precise infusions to reach the crit cap. If you don't have infusions, you can use an
Assassin headpiece while working on getting infusions. - The gear is the same whether you use focus or greatsword, the weapons should be
Berserker stats with Accuracy and Force.
Consumables
Food
- or ascended versions
Utility
Usage
Greatsword Rotation
Opener
Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on Greatsword. The dagger section of the opener is broadly the same as the Dagger/Sword loop below.
- and once you have the buff from - both are instant cast and can be used during other skills
Weapon Swap- - make sure you're at five blades
- and until Bladesong Harmony is ready - should come off cooldown when you still have the deadly buff, but before you start losing stacks of
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- - this is mostly to maintain , so skip if you think you'll need the CC
- Weapon Swap
Greatsword Loop
Each Greatsword Loop is opened and closed with and , using other skills off cooldown in between.
- - this won't be available on the first loop after the opener, so just use it as soon as it comes off cooldown
- until Mirror Blade is available
- and until Mind Stab is off cooldown - use as soon as it is ready
- Weapon Swap
Dagger/Sword Loop
Steps 1-5 of the Dagger/Sword loop are important to get in the correct order to avoid delaying the swap back to Greatsword, you also need to be sure to use off cooldown so that you can fit 4 of them in. If you reach step 15 and is still on cooldown, just skip that step and weapon swap.
- until you have five blades stocked
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
- Return to start of Greatsword Loop
Sword/Focus Rotation
Opener
Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on Sword/Focus. The dagger section of the opener is broadly the same as the Dagger/Sword loop below.
- Weapon Swap
- and once you have the buff from - both are instant cast and can be used during other skills
- Weapon Swap
- - make sure you're at five blades
- and until Bladesong Harmony is ready - should come off cooldown when you still have the deadly buff, but before you start losing stacks of
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- - this is mostly to maintain , so skip if you think you'll need the CC
- Weapon Swap
Sword/Focus Loop
The Sword/Focus loop is very simple, just be sure to use early and weapon swap immediately after using it a second time.
- Autoattack until Bladesong Harmony is off cooldown
- Autoattack until Phantasmal Disenchanter is off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
Dagger/Sword Loop
Steps 1-5 of the Dagger/Sword loop are important to get in the correct order to avoid delaying the swap back to Sword/Focus, you also need to be sure to use off cooldown so that you can fit 4 of them in. If you reach step 15 and is still on cooldown, just skip that step and weapon swap.
- until you have five blades stocked
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
- Return to start of Sword/Focus Loop
General Tips
- Use and off cooldown
- Make sure doesn't reach maximum charges - ideally while under the effects of both and
- can be used to provide higher uptime of , but make sure not to use up your stock of blades just before you want to use or
- If you cancel the aftercast of your Bladesongs too soon (such as with or ), it will not apply the buff
Ratings
Comments
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