Difference between revisions of "Engineer - Core Power DPS"

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| profession = Engineer
 
| profession = Engineer
 
| specialization =
 
| specialization =
| weapon1 = rifle
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| weapon1 = Hammer
 
| healing = A.E.D.
 
| healing = A.E.D.
 
| utility1 = Grenade Kit
 
| utility1 = Grenade Kit
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| elite = Elite Mortar Kit
 
| elite = Elite Mortar Kit
 
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}}
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===Non-SotO Weapons===
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'''Rifle''' is the best weapon for players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure.
  
  
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Scholar
 
| rune = Superior Rune of the Scholar
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
| weapon1 = Rifle
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| weapon1 = Hammer
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
 
| infusion1 = Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
 
| infusion1-qt = 18
 
| infusion1-qt = 18
| relic = Relic of the Thief
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| relic = Relic of Fireworks
 
| legs = Dragon
 
| legs = Dragon
 
| backpiece = Dragon
 
| backpiece = Dragon
 
}}
 
}}
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* Use {{relic|Relic of the Thief}} if you're using '''Rifle'''.
  
  
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
 
* Precast {{Skill|Mine Field}}, {{skill|Throw Mine}} and {{Skill|Rifle Turret}} when possible.
 
* Precast {{Skill|Mine Field}}, {{skill|Throw Mine}} and {{Skill|Rifle Turret}} when possible.
* Use {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}}, {{Skill|Throw Mine}}, {{Skill|Surprise Shot}}, {{Skill|Orbital Strike}}, {{Skill|Mine Field}}, and all rifle skills off cooldown.
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* Use {{Skill|Grenade Barrage}}, {{Skill|Throw Mine}}, {{Skill|Surprise Shot}}, {{Skill|Orbital Strike}}, {{Skill|Mine Field}}.
* Use {{Skill|Blunderbuss}} off cooldown and always follow up with {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}}, and {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} or {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} when available.
 
* Fill with rifle auto attacks {{Skill|Rifle Burst}}.
 
 
* {{tooltip|Dodge}} to prevent reaching full endurance.
 
* {{tooltip|Dodge}} to prevent reaching full endurance.
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* On '''Hammer''':
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** Use {{skill|Electro-whirl}} and {{skill|Thunderclap}} off cooldown.
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** After {{skill|Electro-whirl}}, always follow up with {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}}, and {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} OR {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} when available.
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** Fill with Hammer auto attacks - try to finish the chains!
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** You can use {{skill|Static Shock}} to maintain {{relic|Relic of Fireworks}} uptime.
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* On '''Rifle''':
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** Use all rifle skills off cooldown.
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** After {{Skill|Blunderbuss}}, always follow up with {{Skill|Shrapnel Grenade}}, and {{Skill|Poison Grenade}} or {{Skill|Freeze Grenade}} when available.
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** Fill with rifle auto attacks {{Skill|Rifle Burst}}.
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[https://youtu.be/2DkQx5XAktg Video example (Hammer)]
  
[https://youtu.be/Lk6NbSA4JyY Video example]
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[https://youtu.be/Lk6NbSA4JyY Video example (Rifle)]

Revision as of 11:40, 23 October 2023

The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good

Focused on: Direct damage

Designed for: Raids and Fractals

Difficulty:
Normal
This build was last updated on October 23, 2023 and is up to date for the February 27, 2024 patch.

Overview

A relatively strong core class damage dealer for people without expansion that would like to do fractals, or for people who enjoy core classes. The Gear requirement is also the same as Power Mechanist meaning a lot of engineer players already have the required gear to play this build.


Skill Bar

Hammer
Utility


Non-SotO Weapons

Rifle is the best weapon for players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure.


Equipment

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Dragon
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Dragon
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Hammer
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18
Relic
  • Use if you're using Rifle.


Specializations


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Consumables

Food

  • or ascended versions

Utility


Skill Variants

  • can be replaced for any of the other elite skill.
    • can be used for a long cooldown big stun and some extra healing and condition cleanses through .
    • can be used for extra CC through and when used can turn you into or with more CC skills.
  • is your weakest damaging skill and should be the skill replaced if you need more cc or utility.
    • for more CC.
    • can be used to skip some mechanics with Invulnerability.
    • , the toolbelt skill can be used to revive a group.
    • can be used for extra mobility.


Note on Traits

  • There is no need for extra precision on top of full Berserker stats Berserker stats gear thanks to and .
  • The build greatly benefits from different condition on the target due to .
  • This build has built in self condition cleanses due to .
  • increases damage while endurance is not full, using up both dodges right before a burst phase on certain encounters can greatly increase damage output of this build.
  • upgrades all gadget type skills on engineer, lasts longer, fly further, launches further.
    • also spawns a second mine on the players location - Because of this try to stay inside the boss or just at the very edge for the second mine to detonate.


Usage

  • Precast , and when possible.
  • Use , , , , .
  • Dodge Dodge to prevent reaching full endurance.
  • On Hammer:
    • Use and off cooldown.
    • After , always follow up with , and OR when available.
    • Fill with Hammer auto attacks - try to finish the chains!
    • You can use to maintain uptime.
  • On Rifle:
    • Use all rifle skills off cooldown.
    • After , always follow up with , and or when available.
    • Fill with rifle auto attacks .


Video example (Hammer)

Video example (Rifle)


Ratings

This build has a rating of 5 stars based on 1 votes.
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5 stars
Venerable Nelson gave this build 5 stars • August 2023
Great build. Lots of versatility and competes with the elite specializations with dps in raids.

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