Difference between revisions of "Virtuoso - Power Virtuoso"
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| designed for = open world, open world general | | designed for = open world, open world general | ||
| focus = strike damage | | focus = strike damage | ||
− | | rating = | + | | rating = great |
| xpac = eod | | xpac = eod | ||
| difficulty = 1 | | difficulty = 1 | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | Power Virtuoso is a relatively simple build with good burst damage | + | Power Virtuoso is a relatively simple build with good burst damage. 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. |
Power virtuoso has great burst damage, but lacks boon generation compared to power chronomancer which shines in longer fights. | Power virtuoso has great burst damage, but lacks boon generation compared to power chronomancer which shines in longer fights. | ||
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
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|specialization = virtuoso | |specialization = virtuoso | ||
|weapon1 = Dagger | |weapon1 = Dagger | ||
− | |weapon2 = | + | |weapon2 = Sword |
− | |weapon3 = | + | |weapon3 = Spear |
|weapon4 = | |weapon4 = | ||
|healing = Signet of the Ether | |healing = Signet of the Ether | ||
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===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
− | * {{Tooltip| | + | {{Tooltip|Spear}} - Usage of land spear requires [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Lowland_Spear_Training Lowland spear] from Janthir Wilds. |
− | * {{Tooltip|Sword| | + | * {{Tooltip|Greatsword}} - replaces spear for players without Janthir Wilds, requires the trait {{Trait|Bountiful Blades}} |
+ | * {{Tooltip|Sword|Mainhand Sword}} - can replace dagger to trade damage for the strong defensive utility of {{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}} and boon removal of {{Skill|Mind Spike}}. | ||
+ | * {{Tooltip|Focus}} - Can replace offhand sword for the very helpful pull of {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}, but you lose acces to the block of sword and its slightly higher damage. | ||
===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
====Healing==== | ====Healing==== | ||
− | {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} combines healing and damage by refreshing your phantasm skills. | + | We default to {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} which combines healing and damage by refreshing your phantasm skills. In rare situations, another option can be considered: |
− | * {{Skill|Ether Feast}} - | + | * {{Skill|Ether Feast}} - sacrifices damage for its higher healing or condition cleansing. |
====Utility==== | ====Utility==== | ||
+ | We default to:<br> | ||
+ | {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} provides good AoE damage. Shouldn't be replaced unless really needed.<br> | ||
+ | {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} provides instant cast damage. Can be replaced.<br> | ||
+ | {{Skill|Blink}} provides great mobility and stun break. Can be replaced.<br> | ||
+ | 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|Mantra of Resolve}} - condition cleanse for yourself and nearby allies. | ||
* {{Skill|Feedback}} - projectile reflection. | * {{Skill|Feedback}} - projectile reflection. | ||
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* {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - utility. | * {{Skill|Portal Entre}} - utility. | ||
====Elite skill==== | ====Elite skill==== | ||
− | {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} | + | We default to {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} for its good damage. If required, it can be replaced by: |
− | * {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - | + | * {{Skill|Signet of Humility}} - deals high cc for deleting break bars. |
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{{Specialization|Illusions|mid|mid|top}} | {{Specialization|Illusions|mid|mid|top}} | ||
{{Specialization|Virtuoso|mid|mid|mid}} | {{Specialization|Virtuoso|mid|mid|mid}} | ||
− | + | ;Variants | |
− | * {{Trait|Bladeturn Refrain}} - sacrifices damage for extra defense | + | * {{Trait|Bladeturn Refrain}} - sacrifices damage for extra defense. |
===Domination=== | ===Domination=== | ||
Domination can be taken over Illusions if you are playing in a group providing you permanent {{Tooltip|Quickness}} and {{Tooltip|Might}}. | Domination can be taken over Illusions if you are playing in a group providing you permanent {{Tooltip|Quickness}} and {{Tooltip|Might}}. | ||
− | {{Specialization|Domination| | + | {{Specialization|Domination|mid|mid|top|variant=y}} |
+ | ;Variants | ||
+ | * {{Trait|Bountiful Blades}} if using greatsword. | ||
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| rune-qt = 6 | | rune-qt = 6 | ||
| weapon1 = Dagger | | weapon1 = Dagger | ||
− | | weapon2 = | + | | weapon2 = Sword |
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy | ||
− | | weapon3 = | + | | weapon3 = Spear |
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force | ||
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy | ||
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| legs = assassin | | legs = assassin | ||
| feet = | | feet = | ||
− | | relic = Relic of | + | | relic = Relic of Fireworks |
}} | }} | ||
− | * | + | * We default to Relic of Fireworks, but you can use {{Relic|Relic of Zakiros}} to trade a minor amount of damage for sustain, {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}} to start combat with boons, or {{Relic|Relic of Durability}} for a little extra defense. |
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* For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets. | * For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets. | ||
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===Damage=== | ===Damage=== | ||
The build is very simple to use. | The build is very simple to use. | ||
− | * Prioritise your phantasm skills for damage and Blade generation. Use {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} to cast {{Skill|Phantasmal | + | * Prioritise your phantasm skills for damage and Blade generation. Use {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} to cast {{Skill|Phantasmal Lancer}} twice, but only when empowered by {{Tooltip|Clarity}} from {{Skill|Mind the Gap}}. |
− | * | + | * On dagger, spam {{Skill|Bladecall}} and {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} off cooldown. |
* Only use Bladesongs when you have 5 Blades stocked to get 2 back from {{Trait|Infinite Forge}}. This is extremely important because, unlike condition virtuoso, your Blade generation is quite slow. | * Only use Bladesongs when you have 5 Blades stocked to get 2 back from {{Trait|Infinite Forge}}. This is extremely important because, unlike condition virtuoso, your Blade generation is quite slow. | ||
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* {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} is a block. | * {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} is a block. | ||
* If you need condition cleanse, slot {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}}. | * If you need condition cleanse, slot {{Skill|Mantra of Resolve}}. | ||
− | * {{Skill| | + | * {{Skill|Imaginary Inversion}} is an extra dodge and removes conditions. |
===Crowd Control=== | ===Crowd Control=== | ||
− | * {{Skill|Counter Blade}} - daze | + | * {{Skill|Illusionary Riposte}} {{to}} {{Skill|Counter Blade}} - daze. |
− | * {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} - daze | + | * {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} - daze. |
− | * {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}} - knockback | + | * {{Skill|Mental Collapse}} - stun if used with {{Tooltip|Clarity}} from {{Skill|Mind the Gap}}. |
− | * {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}} > {{Skill|Into the Void}} - pull | + | * {{Skill|Illusionary Wave}} - knockback (greatsword only). |
+ | * {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}} > {{Skill|Into the Void}} - pull (focus only). |
Revision as of 18:09, 15 January 2025
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Strike damage
Designed for: Open World and Open World General
Overview
Power Virtuoso is a relatively simple build with good burst damage. 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.
Power virtuoso has great burst damage, but lacks boon generation compared to power chronomancer which shines in longer fights.
Template Code
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
Spear - Usage of land spear requires Lowland spear from Janthir Wilds.
Greatsword - replaces spear for players without Janthir Wilds, requires the trait
Mainhand Sword - can replace dagger to trade damage for the strong defensive utility of and boon removal of .
Focus - Can replace offhand sword for the very helpful pull of , but you lose acces to the block of sword and its slightly higher damage.
Skill Variants
Healing
We default to
which combines healing and damage by refreshing your phantasm skills. In rare situations, another option can be considered:- - sacrifices damage for its higher healing or condition cleansing.
Utility
We default to:
provides good AoE damage. Shouldn't be replaced unless really needed.
provides instant cast damage. Can be replaced.
provides great mobility and stun break. Can be replaced.
If you want or need to run other skills, here are some suggestions:
- - condition cleanse for yourself and nearby allies.
- - projectile reflection.
- - personal stunbreak and AoE stability.
- - utility.
Elite skill
We default to
for its good damage. If required, it can be replaced by:- - deals high cc for deleting break bars.
Specializations
- Variants
- - sacrifices damage for extra defense.
Domination
Domination can be taken over Illusions if you are playing in a group providing you permanent Quickness and
Might.
- Variants
- if using greatsword.
Equipment
- Ascended gear is not required.
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
- We default to Relic of Fireworks, but you can use to trade a minor amount of damage for sustain, to start combat with boons, or for a little extra defense.
- For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use
Knight trinkets.
Consumables
Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
DPS
- Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
- /
- /
Defense
Farming
- Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
- /
- (and variants)
Usage
This build plays very similarly to core mesmer. Clones are replaced by Blades and persist after combat. Shatters are replaced by Bladesongs. Once you stock 5 Blades, use
.Damage
The build is very simple to use.
- Prioritise your phantasm skills for damage and Blade generation. Use
Clarity from .
to cast twice, but only when empowered by - On dagger, spam and off cooldown.
- Only use Bladesongs when you have 5 Blades stocked to get 2 back from . This is extremely important because, unlike condition virtuoso, your Blade generation is quite slow.
Defense
- You're a fully ranged build, use that to your advantage. Never stop moving, get out of enemy attacks or dodge them.
- When using sword, dodges incoming attacks for 1 second. Use this to avoid attacks instead of dodging.
- is a block.
- If you need condition cleanse, slot .
- is an extra dodge and removes conditions.
Crowd Control
- ⇒ - daze.
- - daze.
Clarity from .
- stun if used with - - knockback (greatsword only).
- > - pull (focus only).
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