Firebrand - LI Guardian

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

Focused on: Condition damage and Low intensity

Designed for: Open World and [[|]]

Expansions required:

Difficulty:

TBD

This build was last updated on February 23, 2022 and is up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

Overview

Firebrand is an absolute powerhouse, and this build's use of Stoic Demeanor means that it remains extremely easy to play. Even as an LI build, this build is capable of outputting very high DPS.

What is LI?

LI stands for "Low-Intensity". LI builds are a class of builds that work to slow the game down drastically by using passive defense and builds that require very low input to function. These builds are designed primarily for players that have disabilities that may prevent them from playing higher intensity builds, though they are here for any player who wishes to play them.

LI builds function quite well on their own and are created to be equivalent to our General or Roaming build section. They typically do not output especially high DPS and focus on gear with passive defense

Skill Bar

Axe/Torch

Utility

Equipment

Ascended gear is not required.

Head
Celestial

Shoulders
Celestial

Chest
Celestial

Hands
Celestial

Legs
Celestial

Feet
Celestial

Backpiece
Celestial

Accessory
Celestial

Accessory
Celestial

Amulet
Celestial

Ring
Celestial

Ring
Celestial

Axe
Celestial

Torch
Celestial

Sigil

Sigil

Rune
x6

• Budget: Carrion functions very well as budget gear until you can get your Celestial set. Use Rune of Superior Rune of Balthazar with this set.

Consumables

You should consider consumables that increase your defense, such as , or use consumables that increase your damage, such as and . When farming for profit, use and . In general, you should always use Ascended Food over non-ascended consumables when it is available.

Usage

This build offers usage in tiers of comfort. Find a tier that is comfortable for you.

Tier 1

Auto-attack and use Symbol of Vengeance and Mantra of Potence off-cooldown.

Tier 2

As in Tier 1, but use Blazing Edge off cooldown. Try and leave at least 1 second of time between skills that apply CC, such as Blazing Edge, Symbol of Vengeance, and the final charge of a mantra. This is to allow the internal cooldown of Stoic Demeanor to reset.

Tier 3

As in Tier 2, but change Signet of Courage to "Feel My Wrath!" and use it off cooldown.

Tier 4

As in Tier 3, but change Valor to Virtues.

Tier 5

As in Tier 4, but trade your Shield for a Torch and use Zealot's Flame off cooldown, or Cleansing Flame against groups of enemies.

Other Builds

If comfortable with the tiers above, consider Build:Firebrand_-_Condi_Firebrand or Build:Firebrand_-_Celestial_Firebrand.