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===Trait Variants===
 
===Trait Variants===
 
* The grandmaster trait in '''Tactics''' can be used to fill in gaps in {{tooltip|Quickness}} via {{trait|Martial Cadence}}, or {{tooltip|Might}} via {{trait|Phalanx Strength}}.
 
* The grandmaster trait in '''Tactics''' can be used to fill in gaps in {{tooltip|Quickness}} via {{trait|Martial Cadence}}, or {{tooltip|Might}} via {{trait|Phalanx Strength}}.
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* {{trait|Lush Forest}} offers a different rotation that trades burst for better long-term damage.
 
  
  
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
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===Fierce as Fire Rotation===
 
 
There are two openers you can use for Bladesworn. The higher damage opener immediately starts with {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}, but requires getting into combat at just the right time to avoid having to delay later parts of the rotation. The other opener has a slightly delayed {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}} which allows a bit more time for flow to build up and makes it easier to line up cooldowns.  
 
There are two openers you can use for Bladesworn. The higher damage opener immediately starts with {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}, but requires getting into combat at just the right time to avoid having to delay later parts of the rotation. The other opener has a slightly delayed {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}} which allows a bit more time for flow to build up and makes it easier to line up cooldowns.  
  
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* {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}} alone is over half your total damage, so it is essential not to delay {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}. If necessary, you can skip some of the '''Axe''' skills in your rotation if it is already available.
 
* {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}} alone is over half your total damage, so it is essential not to delay {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}. If necessary, you can skip some of the '''Axe''' skills in your rotation if it is already available.
 
* If you find yourself getting lost in the rotation, glance at the cooldowns on your F1 and F2 skills. This will tell you how long your next section will be - e.g. If you are charging {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}} and '''Gunsaber''' is still on a long cooldown, you know you need to do the long Gunsaber section next ('''Gunsaber 2'''').
 
* If you find yourself getting lost in the rotation, glance at the cooldowns on your F1 and F2 skills. This will tell you how long your next section will be - e.g. If you are charging {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}} and '''Gunsaber''' is still on a long cooldown, you know you need to do the long Gunsaber section next ('''Gunsaber 2'''').
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===Lush Forest Rotation===
 
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An alternate rotation uses {{trait|Lush Forest}} to trigger frequent cooldown reductions and get in more Dragon Slashes. By trading in {{trait|Fierce as Fire}}, your Dragon Slashes won't hit as hard and thus it is less bursty, but higher long-term damage. Due to the nature of Bladesworn, the better rotation will depend on which most reliably lets you finish a phase with a Dragon Slash. Very fast players will also need to ensure they are getting every trigger of {{trait|Lush Forest}} they can so that skills will be off cooldown in time, but slower players may actually find it more forgiving. Finally, this rotation has no need to precast ammo skills which might be appealing.
 
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<big>'''Opener'''</big>
 
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Pre-cast both charges of {{Skill|Flow Stabilizer}}, {{skill|Tactical Reload}}, {{Skill|Overcharged Cartridges}} and {{Skill|"To the Limit!"}}.
 
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Start on your '''Gunsaber'''
 
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# {{Tooltip|Blooming Fire}} or {{Tooltip|Break Step}} to get an initial cooldown reduction
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}
 
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# {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragonspike Mine}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}
 
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# {{tooltip|Flicker Step}} back into melee range
 
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# {{tooltip|Triggerguard}} after one second - casting earlier will not trigger {{trait|Lush Forest}} due to the ICD
 
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# {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}
 
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# {{tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}}
 
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# {{Skill|Sheathe Gunsaber}}
 
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# {{Skill|Cyclone Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon's Roar}} - don't cast too quickly as it can cancel Cyclone Axe
 
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# {{Skill|Gunstinger}}
 
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# {{Skill|Chop}} {{to}} {{Skill|Double Chop}}
 
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# {{Skill|Throw Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Overcharged Cartridges}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon's Roar}}
 
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# {{Skill|Cyclone Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}
 
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<big>'''Gunsaber Loop'''</big>
 
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# {{tooltip|Triggerguard}} - skip if using {{skill|Tactical Reload}} in '''Gunsaber'''
 
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# {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}
 
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# {{tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}} - only if {{skill|Tactical Reload}} was used while on '''Axe'''
 
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# {{Skill|Dragonspike Mine}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}
 
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# {{tooltip|Flicker Step}} - skip if using {{skill|Tactical Reload}} in '''Gunsaber'''
 
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# {{tooltip|Dragon Slash - Force}}
 
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# '''Filler 2''' - If fast enough, you will have a short amount of time before you can Sheathe your Gunsaber, so we fill it with DPS skills while also triggering {{trait|Lush Forest}} once (by using whichever skill is at max charges). The number of skills used depends on whether {{skill|Tactical Reload}} was used that loop. Performed correctly, you should loop between the following three fillers:
 
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## {{tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}} {{to}} {{tooltip|Artillery Slash}} {{to}} {{tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}}
 
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## {{tooltip|Artillery Slash}} - on loops where no {{skill|Tactical Reload}} occurs
 
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## {{tooltip|Artillery Slash}} {{to}} {{tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}}
 
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# {{Skill|Sheathe Gunsaber}}
 
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<big>'''Axe/Pistol Loop'''</big>
 
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# {{Skill|Cyclone Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Gunstinger}}
 
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# {{Skill|Throw Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Chop}} {{to}} {{Skill|Double Chop}}
 
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# {{Skill|Overcharged Cartridges}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon's Roar}}
 
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# {{Skill|Cyclone Axe}}
 
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# {{Skill|Dragon Trigger}}
 
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# Return to start of '''Gunsaber Loop'''
 
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===General Tips===
 
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* Throughout the loop, you want to use {{skill|Tactical Reload}} off cooldown. Performed correctly, it should occur at the following times (corresponding to the fillers in the '''Gunsaber''' loop):
 
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*# Immediately after {{skill|Dragonspike Mine}}
 
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*# Just before {{Skill|Overcharged Cartridges}}
 
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*# Skip a loop
 
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* Unlike the {{trait|Fierce as Fire}} rotation, let {{Skill|Flow Stabilizer}} reach maximum charges, then use both to trigger {{trait|Lush Forest}}. You should always be able to do this just after using {{skill|Tactical Reload}}.
 
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* You want to let {{tooltip|Triggerguard}} and {{tooltip|Flicker Step}} reach maximum charges as well. This limits your ability to use them reactively, but you should still do so if it prevents missing a Dragon Slash.
 
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** To help, you can use the cast time of {{skill|Tactical Reload}} to run back into position rather than relying on {{tooltip|Flicker Step}} when it is used after {{skill|Dragonspike Mine}}
 
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[https://youtu.be/jAliub0sA3A Rotation example]
 

Revision as of 17:45, 14 March 2023

Part of the current metagame

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: Direct damage

Designed for: Raids and Fractals

Expansions required: End of Dragons builds

Difficulty:
TBD
This build was last updated on March 14, 2023 and is up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

Overview

Bladesworn trades its second weapon set for a Gunsaber that combines ranged explosions with melee slashes. Most importantly, it gains access to the unique Dragon Slash burst skills - incredibly powerful single strikes that take a long time to prepare. As the Bladesworn is immobile this preparation, it can be challenging to manage against targets that move a lot, or can disrupt you. With so much of its damage loaded into the Dragon Slash, Bladesworn is incredibly strong if the player can perform them off cooldown, but even one missed Slash is a significant damage loss.

With Tactics, the Bladesworn can also provide some passive Quickness Quickness or Might Might generation for their subgroup, making them an excellent choice for filling in gaps in your boon uptime while still being top DPS.


Skill Bar

Axe/Pistol
Utility


Skill Variants

Healing

  • Depending on the encounter, you may find "To the Limit!" makes the opener more consistent, as it provides a bonus to flow generation for 15 seconds upon use. It is used in the same way as Mending.
    • In fractals, you can precast "To the Limit!" at a Mistlock then switch to Mending to gain the benefits of both.


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Specializations


Trait Variants

  • The grandmaster trait in Tactics can be used to fill in gaps in Quickness Quickness via Martial Cadence, or Might Might via Phalanx Strength.


Equipment

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Berserker
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Axe
Berserker
Pistol
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18
  • In strikes where the boss gets Exposed Exposed, or at Keep Construct, it would be more beneficial to swap the Sigil of Superior Sigil of Accuracy for a Sigil of Superior Sigil of Impact.
    • In this case, you should swap your food to (or ascended versions)


Consumables

Food

  • or ascended versions


Utility

    • for a cheaper alternative


Usage

There are two openers you can use for Bladesworn. The higher damage opener immediately starts with Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force, but requires getting into combat at just the right time to avoid having to delay later parts of the rotation. The other opener has a slightly delayed Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force which allows a bit more time for flow to build up and makes it easier to line up cooldowns.


If possible, you can pre-cast Blooming Fire Blooming Fire, Artillery Slash Artillery Slash and Break Step Break Step to build up stacks of Fierce as Fire. Pre-cast both charges of Flow Stabilizer, Tactical Reload, an additional charge of Flow Stabilizer, and your healing skill.

Burst Opener Toggle
  1. Overcharged Cartridges
  2. Dragon Trigger
  3. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  4. Dragonspike Mine
  5. Dragon Trigger
  6. Flicker Step Flicker Step back into melee range
  7. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  8. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 1

  1. Dragon's Roar
  2. Cyclone Axe
  3. Gunstinger
  4. Chop ⇒ Double Chop ⇒ Triple Chop
  5. Overcharged Cartridges
  6. Dragon's Roar
  7. Throw Axe
  8. Dragon Trigger


Gunsaber 1

  1. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  2. Artillery Slash Artillery Slash
  3. Cyclone Trigger Cyclone Trigger
  4. Swift Cut Swift Cut ⇒ Steel Divide Steel Divide ⇒ Explosive Thrust Explosive Thrust x2
  5. Cyclone Trigger Cyclone Trigger
  6. Overcharged Cartridges
  7. Tactical Reload
  8. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 2

  1. Dragon's Roar
  2. Gunstinger
  3. Dragon Trigger


Gunsaber 2

  1. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  2. Dragonspike Mine
  3. Dragon Trigger
  4. Flicker Step Flicker Step back into melee range
  5. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  6. Artillery Slash Artillery Slash
  7. Overcharged Cartridges
  8. Sheathe Gunsaber
  9. Proceed to Loop
Regular Opener Toggle

Start on Axe/Pistol.

  1. Overcharged Cartridges
  2. Dragon's Roar
  3. Gunstinger
  4. Cyclone Axe


Gunsaber 1

  1. Dragon Trigger
  2. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  3. Dragonspike Mine
  4. Dragon Trigger
  5. Flicker Step Flicker Step back into melee range
  6. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  7. Artillery Slash Artillery Slash
  8. Overcharged Cartridges
  9. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 1

  1. Dragon's Roar
  2. Cyclone Axe
  3. Throw Axe
  4. Chop ⇒ Double Chop ⇒ Triple Chop
  5. Throw Axe
  6. Dragon Trigger


Gunsaber 2

  1. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  2. Blooming Fire Blooming Fire
  3. Cyclone Trigger Cyclone Trigger
  4. Swift Cut Swift Cut ⇒ Steel Divide Steel Divide ⇒ Explosive Thrust Explosive Thrust
  5. Overcharged Cartridges
  6. Tactical Reload
  7. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 2

  1. Dragon's Roar
  2. Gunstinger
  3. Dragon Trigger
  4. Proceed to Loop

Loop

Use Flow Stabilizer and Tactical Reload off cooldown.

Gunsaber 1

  1. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  2. Dragonspike Mine
  3. Dragon Trigger
  4. Flicker Step Flicker Step back into melee range
  5. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  6. Artillery Slash Artillery Slash OR Blooming Fire Blooming Fire - Use Artillery Slash if it is at three charges, otherwise use Blooming Fire
  7. Overcharged Cartridges
  8. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 1

  1. Dragon's Roar
  2. Cyclone Axe
  3. Throw Axe
  4. Chop ⇒ Double Chop ⇒ Triple Chop
  5. Throw Axe
  6. Dragon Trigger


Gunsaber 2

  1. Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force
  2. Blooming Fire Blooming Fire
  3. Cyclone Trigger Cyclone Trigger
  4. Swift Cut Swift Cut ⇒ Steel Divide Steel Divide ⇒ Explosive Thrust Explosive Thrust
  5. Cyclone Trigger Cyclone Trigger
  6. Overcharged Cartridges
  7. Sheathe Gunsaber


Axe/Pistol 2

  1. Gunstinger
  2. Dragon's Roar
  3. Cyclone Axe
  4. Throw Axe - only if you're fast enough that you have time
  5. Dragon Trigger
  6. Return to start of Axe/Pistol 1


Video example


General Tips

  • Both openers follow the same broad structure as the loop, so learning the loop first might be helpful.
  • Outside of the opener, you always use Overcharged Cartridges as your last skill before exiting your Gunsaber.
  • While charging Dragon Trigger, you can use Triggerguard Triggerguard to generate extra charges of Fierce as Fire, to ensure you are at 10 stacks for Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force.
    • If there is any danger of you getting interrupted while in Dragon Trigger, you can forgo this step so they are available for defence.
  • Dragon Slash - Force Dragon Slash - Force alone is over half your total damage, so it is essential not to delay Dragon Trigger. If necessary, you can skip some of the Axe skills in your rotation if it is already available.
  • If you find yourself getting lost in the rotation, glance at the cooldowns on your F1 and F2 skills. This will tell you how long your next section will be - e.g. If you are charging Dragon Trigger and Gunsaber is still on a long cooldown, you know you need to do the long Gunsaber section next (Gunsaber 2').
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5 stars
OfficerAndyGentleman gave this build 5 stars • November 2022
Incredible DPS while also providing some boon uptime for free. Can also deal great CC and the dragon trigger options add some versatility.

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