Difference between revisions of "Virtuoso - Power DPS"
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| designed for = Raid, Fractal | | designed for = Raid, Fractal | ||
| rating = great | | rating = great | ||
− | | focus = | + | | focus = Direct Damage |
− | | meta = | + | | xpac = eod |
+ | | meta = | ||
+ | | difficulty = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | + | Power virtuoso is a simple yet effective build that deals great burst and sustained damage. It has access to evades and blocks, permanent {{Tooltip|Fury}}, and inflicts large amounts of {{Tooltip|Vulnerability}}. | |
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+ | There are two variants of this build. The standard one with dagger/sword - greatsword, another with dagger/sword - sword/focus. The greatsword version has higher burst and Blade generation, while the focus version has access to the pull from {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}. | ||
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| utility3 = Phantasmal Disenchanter | | utility3 = Phantasmal Disenchanter | ||
| elite = Thousand Cuts | | elite = Thousand Cuts | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Weapon Variants=== | ===Weapon Variants=== | ||
− | * Taking '''Sword/Focus''' instead of '''Greatsword''' | + | * Taking '''Sword/Focus''' instead of '''Greatsword''' provides access to the pull from {{Skill|Temporal Curtain}}. Be aware that '''Greatsword''' is significantly more damage, and has superior Blade generation which makes it less punishing to use your Blades for CC with {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}}. |
===Skill Variants=== | ===Skill Variants=== | ||
− | + | {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} or {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} may be swapped out for other utilities as desired. Swap out {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} first. | |
+ | * {{skill|Sword of Decimation}} offers very similar DPS to {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} but adds some extra CC. | ||
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
{{TemplateCode| | {{TemplateCode| | ||
− | code = [& | + | code = [&DQcKGQEdQiojDyMP3RrdGmkBaQGPAY8B5Rq8AQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] |
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{{Specialization|Domination|top|mid|top|}} | {{Specialization|Domination|top|mid|top|}} | ||
{{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top|}} | {{Specialization|Dueling|top|bot|top|}} | ||
− | {{Specialization|Virtuoso|mid|mid| | + | {{Specialization|Virtuoso|mid|mid|mid|}} |
− | * Use {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}} when | + | |
− | + | ===Trait Variants=== | |
− | + | * Use {{Trait|Empowered Illusions}} when running focus and not greatsword. | |
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| weapon4-stats = | | weapon4-stats = | ||
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion | ||
− | | infusion1-qt = | + | | infusion1-qt = 18 |
− | | | + | | relic = Relic of the Thief |
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| head = Assassin | | head = Assassin | ||
| shoulders = | | shoulders = | ||
| chest = | | chest = | ||
| hands = | | hands = | ||
− | | legs = | + | | legs = Assassin |
| feet = | | feet = | ||
| backpiece = | | backpiece = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | * If you | + | * {{rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}} is practically identical damage. |
+ | * {{relic|Relic of Fireworks}} should be higher damage, but is currently bugged and some bladesongs don't trigger it. | ||
+ | * You should aim for ~2005 precision. | ||
+ | * The gear is the same whether you use focus or greatsword, the weapons should be {{Tooltip|Berserker stats}} with Accuracy and Force. | ||
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+ | ===Impact Variant=== | ||
+ | If you want to run this build on encounters where the boss can be stunned, you may benefit more from running a {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Impact}} instead of the {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Accuracy}}. To make up for the lost crit chance, make the following gear changes: | ||
+ | * Switch the amulet, one ring, one accessory and the backpiece to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | ||
+ | ** You should aim for 2155 precision. | ||
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+ | More convenient, but lower DPS options: | ||
+ | * Use {{rune|Superior Rune of the Golemancer}} and switch the amulet to {{tooltip|Assassin stats}}. | ||
+ | * Switch the {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Force}} for the {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Impact}} instead. | ||
==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
− | '''Food | + | |
+ | '''Food''' | ||
* {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} or ascended versions | * {{food|Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup}} or ascended versions | ||
− | '''Utility | + | '''Utility''' |
* {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | * {{utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}} | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
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+ | ===Greatsword Rotation=== | ||
+ | Where '''Bladesong''' is listed below, you should use one of your available Bladesongs, with the following priority: | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Bladesong Sorrow}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Bladeturn Requiem}} | ||
+ | Your other shatters can also be used to extend {{trait|Deadly Blades}} uptime, but it's a minor DPS loss if you wish to hold them for utility. | ||
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<big>'''Opener'''</big> | <big>'''Opener'''</big> | ||
− | Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on | + | Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on '''Dagger/Sword'''. |
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# {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} | # {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} and {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} once you have the {{trait|Deadly Blades}} buff from {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} - both are instant cast and can be used during other skills | ||
# {{Skill|Bladecall}} | # {{Skill|Bladecall}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | # {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | ||
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# {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
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<big>'''Greatsword Loop'''</big> | <big>'''Greatsword Loop'''</big> | ||
− | Each '''Greatsword Loop''' is opened and closed with {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} and {{Skill|Mirror Blade}}, using other skills off cooldown in between. | + | Each '''Greatsword Loop''' is opened and closed with {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} and {{Skill|Mirror Blade}}, using other skills off cooldown in between. You can sometimes fit an extra Bladesong in between steps 7-10, but skip this if you wish to save some for utility. |
+ | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} + {{skill|Mantra of Pain}} (skip '''Mantra of Pain''' on the very first loop as you used a charge in the opener) | ||
# {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Mind Stab}} | ||
# {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | # {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | ||
− | # {{Skill| | + | # '''Bladesong''' |
− | # {{Skill| | + | # {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} |
+ | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} | ||
# {{Skill|Spatial Surge}} until '''Mirror Blade''' is available | # {{Skill|Spatial Surge}} until '''Mirror Blade''' is available | ||
# {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | # {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | ||
− | # {{Skill|Spatial Surge | + | # {{Skill|Spatial Surge}} until '''Mind Stab''' is nearly off cooldown |
− | + | # '''Bladesong''' | |
+ | # {{Skill|Mind Stab}} - Make sure to only cast this once you get the {{trait|Deadly Blades}} buff (see the note in General Tips) | ||
# {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Berserker}} | ||
# {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | # {{Skill|Mirror Blade}} | ||
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<big>'''Dagger/Sword Loop'''</big> | <big>'''Dagger/Sword Loop'''</big> | ||
− | Steps 1- | + | Steps 1-3 of the '''Dagger/Sword''' loop are important to perform quickly to avoid delaying the swap back to '''Greatsword''', you also need to be sure to use {{Skill|Bladecall}} off cooldown so that you can fit 3 of them in. |
+ | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} | ||
# {{Skill|Bladecall}} | # {{Skill|Bladecall}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | # {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | ||
− | # {{Skill| | + | # {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} - if this is not available, use another '''Bladesong''' instead |
+ | # {{Skill|Flying Cutter}}, and {{skill|Mind Spike}} once it reaches full charges | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Bladecall}} | ||
+ | # '''Bladesong''' once you reach 5 blades | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Flying Cutter}}, and {{Skill|Phantasmal Disenchanter}} when it comes off cooldown | ||
+ | # {{Skill|Bladecall}} | ||
# {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} | # {{Skill|Phantasmal Swordsman}} | ||
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# {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | # {{Skill|Unstable Bladestorm}} | ||
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# {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | # {{tooltip|Weapon Swap}} | ||
# Return to start of '''Greatsword Loop''' | # Return to start of '''Greatsword Loop''' | ||
− | [https://youtu.be/ | + | [https://youtu.be/EAlaf3Bkzvc Video example] |
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===General Tips=== | ===General Tips=== | ||
* Use {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} and {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} off cooldown | * Use {{Skill|Rain of Swords}} and {{Skill|Thousand Cuts}} off cooldown | ||
− | * | + | * Use {{Skill|Mantra of Pain}} when it reaches |
+ | maximum charges - ideally while under the effects of both {{trait|Deadly Blades}} and {{trait|Fencer's Finesse}} | ||
* {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} can be used to provide higher uptime of {{trait|Deadly Blades}}, but make sure not to use up your stock of blades just before you want to use {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} or {{Skill|Bladesong Sorrow}} | * {{Skill|Bladesong Dissonance}} can be used to provide higher uptime of {{trait|Deadly Blades}}, but make sure not to use up your stock of blades just before you want to use {{Skill|Bladesong Harmony}} or {{Skill|Bladesong Sorrow}} | ||
− | * If you cancel the aftercast of your Bladesongs too soon (such as with {{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}} | + | * If you cancel the aftercast of your Bladesongs too soon (such as with {{Skill|Blurred Frenzy}}, {{Skill|Signet of the Ether}} or {{Skill|Mind Stab}}), it will not apply the {{trait|Deadly Blades}} buff |
Latest revision as of 23:17, 8 April 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: Raids and Fractals
Overview
Power virtuoso is a simple yet effective build that deals great burst and sustained damage. It has access to evades and blocks, permanent Fury, and inflicts large amounts of Vulnerability.
There are two variants of this build. The standard one with dagger/sword - greatsword, another with dagger/sword - sword/focus. The greatsword version has higher burst and Blade generation, while the focus version has access to the pull from
.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
- Taking Sword/Focus instead of Greatsword provides access to the pull from . Be aware that Greatsword is significantly more damage, and has superior Blade generation which makes it less punishing to use your Blades for CC with .
Skill Variants
or may be swapped out for other utilities as desired. Swap out first.
- offers very similar DPS to but adds some extra CC.
Template Code
Specializations
Trait Variants
- Use when running focus and not greatsword.
Equipment
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Assassin
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
Berserker
x6
x18
- is practically identical damage.
- should be higher damage, but is currently bugged and some bladesongs don't trigger it.
- You should aim for ~2005 precision.
- The gear is the same whether you use focus or greatsword, the weapons should be Berserker stats with Accuracy and Force.
Impact Variant
If you want to run this build on encounters where the boss can be stunned, you may benefit more from running a
instead of the . To make up for the lost crit chance, make the following gear changes:- Switch the amulet, one ring, one accessory and the backpiece to Assassin stats.
- You should aim for 2155 precision.
More convenient, but lower DPS options:
- Use Assassin stats. and switch the amulet to
- Switch the for the instead.
Consumables
Food
- or ascended versions
Utility
Usage
Greatsword Rotation
Where Bladesong is listed below, you should use one of your available Bladesongs, with the following priority:
Your other shatters can also be used to extend
uptime, but it's a minor DPS loss if you wish to hold them for utility.
Opener
Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on Dagger/Sword.
- and once you have the buff from - both are instant cast and can be used during other skills
- Weapon Swap
Greatsword Loop
Each Greatsword Loop is opened and closed with
and , using other skills off cooldown in between. You can sometimes fit an extra Bladesong in between steps 7-10, but skip this if you wish to save some for utility.- + (skip Mantra of Pain on the very first loop as you used a charge in the opener)
- Bladesong
- until Mirror Blade is available
- until Mind Stab is nearly off cooldown
- Bladesong
- - Make sure to only cast this once you get the buff (see the note in General Tips)
- Weapon Swap
Dagger/Sword Loop
Steps 1-3 of the Dagger/Sword loop are important to perform quickly to avoid delaying the swap back to Greatsword, you also need to be sure to use
off cooldown so that you can fit 3 of them in.- - if this is not available, use another Bladesong instead
- , and once it reaches full charges
- Bladesong once you reach 5 blades
- , and when it comes off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
- Return to start of Greatsword Loop
Sword/Focus Rotation
Opener
Try to start with five blades stocked and begin on Sword/Focus. The dagger section of the opener is broadly the same as the Dagger/Sword loop below.
- Weapon Swap
- and once you have the buff from - both are instant cast and can be used during other skills
- Weapon Swap
- - make sure you're at five blades
- and until Bladesong Harmony is ready - should come off cooldown when you still have the deadly buff, but before you start losing stacks of
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- - this is mostly to maintain , so skip if you think you'll need the CC
- Weapon Swap
Sword/Focus Loop
The Sword/Focus loop is very simple, just be sure to use
early and weapon swap immediately after using it a second time.- Autoattack until Bladesong Harmony is off cooldown
- Autoattack until Phantasmal Disenchanter is off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
Dagger/Sword Loop
Steps 1-5 of the Dagger/Sword loop are important to get in the correct order to avoid delaying the swap back to Sword/Focus, you also need to be sure to use
off cooldown so that you can fit 4 of them in. If you reach step 15 and is still on cooldown, just skip that step and weapon swap.- until you have five blades stocked
- until Unstable Bladestorm is off cooldown
- Weapon Swap
- Return to start of Sword/Focus Loop
General Tips
- Use and off cooldown
- Use when it reaches
maximum charges - ideally while under the effects of both
and- can be used to provide higher uptime of , but make sure not to use up your stock of blades just before you want to use or
- If you cancel the aftercast of your Bladesongs too soon (such as with , or ), it will not apply the buff
Ratings
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