Difference between revisions of "Firebrand - Quickness Support Power DPS"
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|title=Firebrand - Quickness Support Power DPS | |title=Firebrand - Quickness Support Power DPS | ||
− | |description=A hybrid DPS and Boon Support Firebrand build | + | |description=A hybrid DPS and Boon Support Firebrand build that provides 100% Quickness uptime on a closely stacked group while having strong personal DPS and burst. |
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
This build provides 100% {{tooltip|Quickness}} uptime on a closely stacked group while having strong personal DPS and burst. It pairs well with a [[Build:Renegade - Boon Support Power DPS (Fractal)]] providing alacrity. Note that unless your group is consistently phasing bosses in under ~15 seconds then [[Build:Firebrand_-_Quickness_Support_Condi_DPS]] will perform better. | This build provides 100% {{tooltip|Quickness}} uptime on a closely stacked group while having strong personal DPS and burst. It pairs well with a [[Build:Renegade - Boon Support Power DPS (Fractal)]] providing alacrity. Note that unless your group is consistently phasing bosses in under ~15 seconds then [[Build:Firebrand_-_Quickness_Support_Condi_DPS]] will perform better. | ||
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==Skill Bar== | ==Skill Bar== | ||
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===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
* Axe can be brought for the extra pull. | * Axe can be brought for the extra pull. | ||
* Scepter can be used if a ranged option is necessary. Note that {{tooltip|Fury}} uptime may suffer without Sword or Axe. | * Scepter can be used if a ranged option is necessary. Note that {{tooltip|Fury}} uptime may suffer without Sword or Axe. | ||
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===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
*{{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}} over {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} for group stability if the renegade is unable to provide any. | *{{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}} over {{Skill|Sword of Justice}} for group stability if the renegade is unable to provide any. | ||
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
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code = [&DQEqOhAvPjpLFwAAehYAAEgBAAD+AAAAiRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] | code = [&DQEqOhAvPjpLFwAAehYAAEgBAAD+AAAAiRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] | ||
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==Specializations== | ==Specializations== | ||
{{Specialization|Zeal|mid|mid|bot}} | {{Specialization|Zeal|mid|mid|bot}} | ||
{{Specialization|Radiance|bot|bot|mid}} | {{Specialization|Radiance|bot|bot|mid}} | ||
{{Specialization|Firebrand|mid|mid|bot}} | {{Specialization|Firebrand|mid|mid|bot}} | ||
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
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===Equipment Variants=== | ===Equipment Variants=== | ||
The above gear assumes you have 162 Agony Resistance. If you have a different amount you will need to adjust your gear accordingly (the more AR you have, the fewer diviner and assassin pieces you need). Aim for ~25% boon duration and 2265 precision (assuming you will not have {{Trait|Spotter}}. | The above gear assumes you have 162 Agony Resistance. If you have a different amount you will need to adjust your gear accordingly (the more AR you have, the fewer diviner and assassin pieces you need). Aim for ~25% boon duration and 2265 precision (assuming you will not have {{Trait|Spotter}}. | ||
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'''Runes''' | '''Runes''' | ||
− | * {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Flame Legion}} if you're unable to maintain very high uptime of the Scholar rune 90% health bonus | + | * {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Flame Legion}} if you're unable to maintain very high uptime of the Scholar rune 90% health bonus. |
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==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
'''Food''' | '''Food''' | ||
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'''Utility''' | '''Utility''' | ||
* {{Utility|Potent Superior Sharpening Stone}} | * {{Utility|Potent Superior Sharpening Stone}} | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
{{skill|Mantra of Potence}}, {{skill|Mantra of Solace}}, and {{skill|"Feel My Wrath!"}} are used to maintain quickness on your group. {{skill|"Feel My Wrath!"}} can be cast as soon as it is available, while you should cast your mantra charges every 10 seconds, being careful not to use the last charge of your mantras unless the fight is nearly over (or you desperately need to heal yourself/a party member with your heal). | {{skill|Mantra of Potence}}, {{skill|Mantra of Solace}}, and {{skill|"Feel My Wrath!"}} are used to maintain quickness on your group. {{skill|"Feel My Wrath!"}} can be cast as soon as it is available, while you should cast your mantra charges every 10 seconds, being careful not to use the last charge of your mantras unless the fight is nearly over (or you desperately need to heal yourself/a party member with your heal). | ||
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The {{tooltip|Aegis}} from {{Skill|Mantra of Solace}} can be used to let your party ignore some attacks that they would otherwise need to dodge. | The {{tooltip|Aegis}} from {{Skill|Mantra of Solace}} can be used to let your party ignore some attacks that they would otherwise need to dodge. | ||
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===Rotation=== | ===Rotation=== |
Revision as of 14:42, 15 February 2022
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Boon support and Strike damage
Designed for: Fractals
Overview
This build provides 100% Quickness uptime on a closely stacked group while having strong personal DPS and burst. It pairs well with a Build:Renegade - Boon Support Power DPS (Fractal) providing alacrity. Note that unless your group is consistently phasing bosses in under ~15 seconds then Build:Firebrand_-_Quickness_Support_Condi_DPS will perform better.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Axe can be brought for the extra pull.
- Scepter can be used if a ranged option is necessary. Note that Fury uptime may suffer without Sword or Axe.
Skill Variants
- over for group stability if the renegade is unable to provide any.
Template Code
Specializations
Equipment
Assassin
Assassin
Assassin
Assassin
Diviner
Assassin
Diviner
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x18
Equipment Variants
The above gear assumes you have 162 Agony Resistance. If you have a different amount you will need to adjust your gear accordingly (the more AR you have, the fewer diviner and assassin pieces you need). Aim for ~25% boon duration and 2265 precision (assuming you will not have
.If you're struggling to maintain adequate quickness, you can run additional diviners gear at a very minor personal DPS loss. If you primarily play with disorganized groups it may be worth investing in as much Diviner gear to ensure good quickness uptime.
Runes
- if you're unable to maintain very high uptime of the Scholar rune 90% health bonus.
Consumables
Food
Utility
Usage
, , and are used to maintain quickness on your group. can be cast as soon as it is available, while you should cast your mantra charges every 10 seconds, being careful not to use the last charge of your mantras unless the fight is nearly over (or you desperately need to heal yourself/a party member with your heal).
Use
on every defiance bar you can - the buff from will last the majority of the phase, and if it doesn't, you should be playing condi quickbrand instead.The Aegis from can be used to let your party ignore some attacks that they would otherwise need to dodge.
Rotation
The rotation is generally the same as Build:Dragonhunter_-_Power_DPS, however minor changes are made to account for the difference in Elite Specializations and shorter phases in fractals.
Precast Epilogue Ashes of the Just, and Chapter 4 Scorched Aftermath and then start on Sword/Focus.
,- (optional - use if the boss will take more than 5 seconds to phase)
- Weapon swap
- Autoattack until is available
- Autoattack until is available
- Weapon swap
- Autoattack until is available and repeat from step 1
- Use your charges when you don't have enough time before the next key skill to complete a full autoattack chain.
- Try to start phases with Chapter 4 Scorched Aftermath both for the damage and to provide a fire field for some Might blasting.
- See Build:Dragonhunter_-_Power_DPS for more usage tips, including encounter-specific information.
Ratings
Comments
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