Condition Firebrand

September 2023

Introduction

Condition Firebrand is a powerful, self-sufficient DPS build with flexible built-in utilities via Tome Skills.

Build Fundamentals

Damage foes with Axe/Torch before entering Tome of Justice for more damage.

Use the flexibility of Tome Skills to adapt to the situation and provide damage, support, or utility as needed.

Build Specifics

Mantra skills are cast in a cone in front of you, so position yourself appropriately to deal damage or apply boons to allies. Mantra charges cast instantly and do not interrupt other skills, so use them while casting other skills to maximize efficiency.

• Spam Flame Rush off-cooldown to maximize damage.
• Use Restoring Reprieve to heal yourself if needed. The final charge, Rejuvenating Respite, can be used to apply Aegis to yourself and allies to block important attacks or mechanics.
• Use Portent of Freedom as needed for Stability. Its final charge, Unhindered Delivery, also provides Swiftness but should be saved for emergencies due to this skill’s long recharge time.

Radiant Fire creates an extra charge of Zealot's Fire upon critical strikes. To use this optimally, pre-cast Zealot's Flame, auto-attack until Radiant Fire adds an extra charge of Zealot's Flame, then use both charges consecutively.

You can open Tome of Justice and Stow Tome while casting other skills without interrupting them. Use this to maximize DPS.

Options for a second weapon set include:

• Scepter main-hand for Immobilize via Chains of Light and ranged damage.
• Greatsword to pull enemies with Binding Blade and mobility from Leap of Faith.
• Sword main-hand for mobility via Symbol of Blades.
• Hammer for extra CC from Banish and Immobilize via Zealot's Embrace.

Crowd Control

• Blazing Edge
• Tome of Justice Chapter 3: Heated Rebuke
• Tome of Courage Chapter 2: Daring Challenge

Alternatives

Skills

• Replace Signet of Wrath with:
  • "Stand Your Ground!" – for more Stability access.
  • "Advance!" – for Swiftness and Aegis.
  • Sanctuary – for CC, projectile block, and healing.
  • Wall of Reflection – for projectile reflect.
• Replace Restoring Reprieve with:
  • Litany of Wrath – in encounters with Retaliation, like Gorseval.
• Replace Mantra of Liberation with:
  • "Feel My Wrath!" – if your group lacks Quickness uptime.
  • Renewed Focus – to ignore high-damaging mechanics like Vale Guardian Greens, or to recharge your Tome pages for more utility.

Food

• If you don’t have access to Ascended food:
  • Use Plate of Beef Rendang instead.
• You can use Koi Cake, but only if you are desperately out of gold.