Build:Tempest - Condition Auroamancer

This is a test build. You may comment and rate it.

Focused on: Sustain, Support and Condition damage

Designed for: WvW Roaming

Difficulty:

Normal

Overview

A condition Settler Scepter/Dagger Tempest build for WvW roaming, offering a strong mix of damage and sustain. Has less burst damage than other builds but brings extremely high sustain against all damage types without sacrificing condition damage or mobility.

Skill Bar

Scepter/Dagger

Utility

Skill Variants

Elite

• Conjure Fiery Greatsword - burst damage and mobility, could be a lifesaver when you're getting chased. Good in teamfights and for cleaving downed enemies.

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Specializations

Variants

• Blinding Ashes trades damage for a bit more sustain. Better when fighting with allies that will grant you Might.

Equipment

Head
Settler

Shoulders
Settler

Chest
Settler

Hands
Settler

Legs
Settler

Feet
Settler

Backpiece
Settler

Accessory
Settler

Accessory
Settler

Amulet
Settler

Ring
Settler

Ring
Settler

Scepter
Settler

Dagger
Settler

Sigil

Sigil

Rune
x6

Infusion
x18

Equipment Variants

Weapons

• Offhand Focus - changes the play pattern away towards Transmute Fire synergy, shifting the sustain and damage around to different attunements with lower mobility and a more range-oriented playstyle. Easier learning curve, and about as powerful.

Consumables

Food

• Any Ascended food, preferably Condition Damage food.
• Your preference (or whatever is cheapest) of: , , , , , ,

Utility

• - this is required.

Usage

Elite Specialization Basics

• Tempest gains access to Overloads after staying attuned to an element for a period of time. Overloads are stun breaks that pulse while channeling and have a powerful effect at the end.

• Tempests also gain access to Shouts, which have a large AoE effect that buffs allies and harms enemies.

Pros

• Surprisingly high damage, good AoE, mostly ranged. Excellent downed cleave.
• Exceptional sustain and utility, especially in protracted teamfights near allies; very hard to kill for a DPS. Good AoE healing, boon application (especially Protection and Vigor), condi cleanse, and auras.

Cons

• Heavily reliant on Burning for damage, lacks cover conditions; can struggle against builds with frequent and reliable cleanse.
• Somewhat lacking mobility - leans heavily on Signet of Air.

General

To be added.