Difference between revisions of "Soulbeast - Power Soulbeast"

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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Power Soulbeast is an extremely versatile roaming build that does well in virtually every aspect of open world.
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Power Soulbeast offers extremely high burst damage from any range, high mobility, decent boons, and good cc.
  
  
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|weapon4 =  
 
|weapon4 =  
 
|healing = "We Heal As One!"
 
|healing = "We Heal As One!"
|utility1 = Vulture Stance
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|utility1 = "Sic 'Em!"
 
|utility2 = Moa Stance
 
|utility2 = Moa Stance
 
|utility3 = Frost Trap
 
|utility3 = Frost Trap
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===Pets===
 
===Pets===
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You are always going to be merged with your pet for the massive bonuses from the Beastmastery traitline.
 
* {{Tooltip|Eagle}} - DPS and mobility
 
* {{Tooltip|Eagle}} - DPS and mobility
* {{Tooltip|Jacaranda}} - tanky healing pet
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* {{Tooltip|Jacaranda}} - heal and condi cleanse
 
* {{Tooltip|Black Bear}} - Very strong defensive abilities
 
* {{Tooltip|Black Bear}} - Very strong defensive abilities
  
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===Skill Variants===
 
===Skill Variants===
* {{Skill|Frost Trap}} - good DPS option that helps maintain {{Trait|Predator's Onslaught}}
 
 
* {{Skill|Bear Stance}} - extreme condi cleanse
 
* {{Skill|Bear Stance}} - extreme condi cleanse
 
* {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} - stability spam
 
* {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} - stability spam
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* {{Skill|Lightning Reflexes}} - stunbreak + evade
 
* {{Skill|Lightning Reflexes}} - stunbreak + evade
 
* {{Skill|Quickening Zephyr}} - stunbreak + quickness
 
* {{Skill|Quickening Zephyr}} - stunbreak + quickness
* {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}} - very high single target burst; combine with {{Trait|Resounding Timbre}}
 
  
  
 
==Specializations==
 
==Specializations==
 
{{Specialization|Marksmanship|mid|mid|top}}
 
{{Specialization|Marksmanship|mid|mid|top}}
{{Specialization|Beastmastery|mid|bot|bot}}
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{{Specialization|Beastmastery|bot|bot|bot}}
 
{{Specialization|Soulbeast|mid|mid|bot}}
 
{{Specialization|Soulbeast|mid|mid|bot}}
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* {{Trait|Two-Handed Training}} - when using greatsword
 
* {{Trait|Leader of the Pack}} - boosts stance duration & shares stances with allies; always take this if playing with a group
 
* {{Trait|Leader of the Pack}} - boosts stance duration & shares stances with allies; always take this if playing with a group
  
  
 
===Skirmishing Variant===
 
===Skirmishing Variant===
This variant can be a dramatic boost to DPS but only if you can manage to flank most of the time. This makes it great in groups.  
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Marksmanship can be replaced by Skirmishing for a dramatic boost to DPS especially if you can flank the enemy. This makes it great in groups.  
 
{{Specialization|Skirmishing|mid|top|bot|variant=y}}
 
{{Specialization|Skirmishing|mid|top|bot|variant=y}}
  
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====Runes====
 
====Runes====
* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Strength}}, {{Rune|Superior Rune of Infiltration}} - budget DPS; if taking Strength, replace {{Skill|Vulture Stance}} with a different DPS option.
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Strength}}
 
* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Durability}}, {{Rune|Superior Rune of Vampirism}} - defense
 
* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Durability}}, {{Rune|Superior Rune of Vampirism}} - defense
  
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==Usage==  
 
==Usage==  
 
===Damage===
 
===Damage===
There are a few basic rotations
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You will always be merged in {{Skill|Beastmode}} with your pet to gain the massive bonuses from the Beastmastery traitline. When fighting durable enemies, use {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}} for a massive 40% damage increase. {{Skill|Whirling Defense}} deals massive damage but has a long casting time, try to use while under the effects of quickness after casting Wordly Impact.
 
 
 
 
 
====Longbow====
 
====Longbow====
If using Longbow with Marksmanship and {{Trait|Predator's Onslaught}}:
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Start from range and close up on your enemy.
* {{Skill|Barrage}}
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#{{Skill|Barrage}} - be sure not to interrupt the long chaneling time.
* {{Skill|Moa Stance}} + {{Skill|Vulture Stance}}
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#{{Skill|One Wolf Pack}} + {{Skill|Moa Stance}} + {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}}
* {{Skill|One Wolf Pack}}
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#{{Skill|Point Blank Shot}} - skip this if it would push the enemy away from nearby players.
* {{Skill|Point Blank Shot}}<sup>^1</sup>
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#{{Skill|Rapid Fire}} while walking towards the enemy to get into melee range.
* {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}
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#{{Tooltip|Weapon Swap}}
* Weapon Swap
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#{{Skill|Charge (soulbeast)}} - skip this if you're already in melee range
* {{Skill|Beastmode}}
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#{{Skill|Frost Trap}}
* {{Skill|Charge (soulbeast)}}<sup>^2</sup>
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#{{Skill|Worldly Impact}}
* {{Skill|Worldly Impact}}
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#{{Skill|Path of Scars}}
* {{Skill|Path of Scars}}
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#{{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
* {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
 
* {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}}
 
* Auto-attacks
 
* Weapon Swap
 
* {{Skill|Point Blank Shot}}
 
* {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}
 
* Auto-attacks
 
 
 
^1 Situational: Be careful not to push mobs ''away'' from other engaged players, or ''into'' nearby players.<br>
 
^2 Optional: Closer in case of extreme range with Longbow ({{Skill|Worldly Impact}}'s radius is only 240).<br>
 
 
 
- Your biggest damage skills are {{Skill|Worldly Impact}}, {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}, {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}, and {{Skill|Barrage}}.<br>
 
- Use {{Skill|Barrage}} ''before'' other big skills so that {{Tooltip|Cripple}} will trigger {{Trait|Predator's Onslaught}}.<br>
 
- You can run {{Skill|Frost Trap}} in place of {{Skill|Vulture Stance}} to help cover this buff more, but be careful not to undercap Might (i.e change WHAO casting time to prevent Might from expiring).
 
  
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* Your highest damage skills are {{Skill|Worldly Impact}}, {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}, {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}, and {{Skill|Barrage}}.
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* Use {{Skill|Barrage}} ''before'' other big skills so that {{Tooltip|Cripple}} will trigger {{Trait|Predator's Onslaught}}.
  
 
====Greatsword====
 
====Greatsword====
Use {{Trait|Remorseless}} instead of {{Trait|Predator's Onslaught}} if also running  Marksmanship:
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#{{Skill|Frost Trap}}
* {{Skill|One Wolf Pack}}
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#{{Skill|One Wolf Pack}} + {{Skill|Moa Stance}} + {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}}
* {{Skill|Moa Stance}} + {{Skill|Vulture Stance}}
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#{{Skill|Worldly Impact}}
* {{Skill|Path of Scars}}
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#{{Skill|Path of Scars}}
* {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
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#{{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
* Weapon Swap
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#{{Tooltip|Weapon Swap}}
* {{Skill|Worldly Impact}}
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#{{Skill|Maul}}
* {{Skill|Maul}}
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#{{Skill|Hilt Bash}}
* {{Skill|Hilt Bash}}
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#{{Skill|Maul}}
* {{Skill|Maul}}
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#Auto-attack
* {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}}
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#{{Skill|Maul}}
* Auto-attack 3x
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#{{Tooltip|Weapon Swap}}
* {{Skill|Maul}}
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#{{Skill|Path of Scars}}
* Weapon Swap
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#{{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
* {{Skill|Path of Scars}}
 
* {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}
 
  
- {{Skill|Smoke Assault (soulbeast)}} can be useful to fill gaps in the rotation.<br>
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*{{Skill|Smoke Assault (soulbeast)}} can be useful to fill gaps in the rotation.
- It is useful to use {{Skill|Instinctive Engage}} to extend boon duration.
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*It is useful to use {{Skill|Instinctive Engage}} to extend boon duration.
  
  
 
===Defense===
 
===Defense===
Most of the defense with this build will come from dodging, as it has few blocks or other defensive cooldowns. Greatsword offers more thanks to {{Skill|Counterattack}} and Smoke Assault is a very useful evade.  
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* Most of the defense with this build will come from dodging, as it has few blocks or other defensive cooldowns. Greatsword offers more thanks to {{Skill|Counterattack}} and Smoke Assault is a very useful evade.  
 
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* When under preassure, use {{Skill|Leave Beastmode}} to unmerge with your pet so it may tank while you disengage.
If fighting something powerful, it can be beneficial to use the Jacaranda pet instead of Smokescale. When the Jacaranda gets low on health, merge with it and use its powerful healing skills until it is possible to unmerge.  
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* When merged with a bear, you can use {{Skill|Unflinching Fortitude}} and Defy Pain to negate strike damage for up to 7 seconds.
 
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* When merged with a Jacaranda you can use Photosynthesize to heal and cleanse conditions, and {{Skill|Spiritual Reprieve}} to heal.
  
 
===Crowd Control===
 
===Crowd Control===
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* {{Skill|Winter's Bite}} if using Axe
 
* {{Skill|Winter's Bite}} if using Axe
 
* {{Skill|Counterattack}} if using Greatsword
 
* {{Skill|Counterattack}} if using Greatsword
* Jacaranda has a moderate amount of CC in its un-merged kit.
 
 
 
===Video Examples===
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNfFYitz6DM&t=12s Power Soulbeast vs Nightthistle Bloom]
 
** This is a good example of how to handle some of the harder champions in glass cannon gear with this build.
 

Revision as of 12:04, 30 May 2022

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

Focused on: Strike damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Expansions required: Path of Fire Builds

Difficulty:
TBD
This build was last updated on May 30, 2022 and is up to date for the March 19, 2024 patch.

Overview

Power Soulbeast offers extremely high burst damage from any range, high mobility, decent boons, and good cc.


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Skill Bar

Smokescale
Rock Gazelle
Dagger/Axe
Longbow
Utility


Pets

You are always going to be merged with your pet for the massive bonuses from the Beastmastery traitline.


Weapon Variants

  • Mainhand Axe - Good for might, better in short fights than other options
  • Sword - Similar DPS to dagger with slightly higher burst
  • Greatsword - Good burst and cleave


Skill Variants

  • Bear Stance - extreme condi cleanse
  • Dolyak Stance - stability spam
  • Frost Spirit - large boost to squad DPS
  • Signet of Stone - passive toughness + panic button
  • Lightning Reflexes - stunbreak + evade
  • Quickening Zephyr - stunbreak + quickness


Specializations

  • Two-Handed Training - when using greatsword
  • Leader of the Pack - boosts stance duration & shares stances with allies; always take this if playing with a group


Skirmishing Variant

Marksmanship can be replaced by Skirmishing for a dramatic boost to DPS especially if you can flank the enemy. This makes it great in groups.


Equipment

Berserker

This set uses gear similar to that of Build:Soulbeast_-_Power_DPS, making it excellent for general PvE.

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Berserker
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Dagger
Berserker
Axe
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Longbow
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6



Variant Equipment

Gear

  • Knight Knight - defensive trinkets
  • Marauder Marauder - trades a small amount of damage for a large boost to HP


Runes

  • Rune of Superior Rune of Strength
  • Rune of Superior Rune of Durability, Rune of Superior Rune of Vampirism - defense


Sigils

  • Sigil of Superior Sigil of Air, Sigil of Superior Sigil of Accuracy - budget DPS
  • Sigil of Superior Sigil of Energy - more dodges


Consumables

Food
  • Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions. Budget versions of these foods exist and are acceptable.
  • - farming
  • , - DPS
  • - defense
Utility
  • (and variants) - farming
  • , - dps


Usage

Damage

You will always be merged in Beastmode with your pet to gain the massive bonuses from the Beastmastery traitline. When fighting durable enemies, use "Sic 'Em!" for a massive 40% damage increase. Whirling Defense deals massive damage but has a long casting time, try to use while under the effects of quickness after casting Wordly Impact.

Longbow

Start from range and close up on your enemy.

  1. Barrage - be sure not to interrupt the long chaneling time.
  2. One Wolf Pack + Moa Stance + "Sic 'Em!"
  3. Point Blank Shot - skip this if it would push the enemy away from nearby players.
  4. Rapid Fire while walking towards the enemy to get into melee range.
  5. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap
  6. Charge (soulbeast) - skip this if you're already in melee range
  7. Frost Trap
  8. Worldly Impact
  9. Path of Scars
  10. Whirling Defense
  • Your highest damage skills are Worldly Impact, Whirling Defense, Rapid Fire, and Barrage.
  • Use Barrage before other big skills so that Cripple Cripple will trigger Predator's Onslaught.

Greatsword

  1. Frost Trap
  2. One Wolf Pack + Moa Stance + "Sic 'Em!"
  3. Worldly Impact
  4. Path of Scars
  5. Whirling Defense
  6. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap
  7. Maul
  8. Hilt Bash
  9. Maul
  10. Auto-attack
  11. Maul
  12. Weapon Swap Weapon Swap
  13. Path of Scars
  14. Whirling Defense
  • Smoke Assault (soulbeast) can be useful to fill gaps in the rotation.
  • It is useful to use Instinctive Engage to extend boon duration.


Defense

  • Most of the defense with this build will come from dodging, as it has few blocks or other defensive cooldowns. Greatsword offers more thanks to Counterattack and Smoke Assault is a very useful evade.
  • When under preassure, use Leave Beastmode to unmerge with your pet so it may tank while you disengage.
  • When merged with a bear, you can use Unflinching Fortitude and Defy Pain to negate strike damage for up to 7 seconds.
  • When merged with a Jacaranda you can use Photosynthesize to heal and cleanse conditions, and Spiritual Reprieve to heal.

Crowd Control

  • Point Blank Shot
  • Takedown (soulbeast)
  • Hilt Bash if using Greatsword
  • Winter's Bite if using Axe
  • Counterattack if using Greatsword


Ratings

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5 stars
Frantumn gave this build 5 stars • August 2023
Love this build. It's great for solo PVE play. The melee aspects tend to do a little more damage, but the bow is great when you need to kite a hard boss.
5 stars
MagicAndrej gave this build 5 stars • February 2022
This build has been my friend for a while. And by a while I mean about 800 hours. Super fun. Against some of the tougher stuff it can get quite challenging. But my suggestion is to definitely slap on Jacaranda. Such a strong pet both in and out of Soulbeast mode.
5 stars
Onlywrin gave this build 5 stars • March 2021
A fantastic roaming build capable of completing basically any content in the game, from casual play to hard story bosses. It can struggle against especially challenging foes, like solo bounties, but that's also not the focus of the build.

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