Condition Firebrand
Armor
Weapons & Sigils
Trinkets
Food
Infusions
Opener
Use
Jurisdiction Detonate Jurisdiction Symbol of Ignition Purging Flames Weapon Swap Symbol of Vengeance Zealot's Flame - Enter
Tome of Justice
Axe Priority
Symbol of Vengeance - 2x
Zealot's Flame Zealot's Fire Blazing Edge - Enter
Tome of Justice Purging Flames andFlame Rush Auto-attack chains
Pistol Priority
Target Stats
Introduction
Condition Firebrand is a powerful, self-sufficient DPS build with flexible built-in utilities via Tome Skills. and powerful optional Guardian utility skills.
Build Fundamentals
Damage foes with Axe/Torch and Pistol/Pistol before entering
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 applyto yourself and allies to block important attacks or mechanics. - Use
Portent of Freedom as needed for. Its final charge, Unhindered Delivery , also providesbut should be saved for emergencies due to this skill’s long recharge time.
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Dealing damage revolves around regularly switching weapons, to cycle through skills as often as possible. Pay attention to charges of the fourth skill on Torch and Pistol. Both can hold up to two charges and you want both to be charging almost all of the time. This is achieved by using one charge immediately when swapping to a weapon, a second time when a charge becomes available, and a third time before swapping to the other weapon.
Crowd Control
Alternatives
Being a Firebrand has the incredible upside of being a Guardian, which has lots of quite useful utility skills to choose from, depending on the encounter and what is needed to fill gaps in your group or personal kit.
- Replace
Signet of Wrath with:"Stand Your Ground!" – for moreaccess. "Advance!" – forand . 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 lacksuptime. Renewed Focus – to ignore high-damaging mechanics like Vale Guardian Greens, or to recharge your Tome pages for more utility.
Food Alternatives
- If you don’t have access to Ascended food:
- Use
Plate[s] of Beef Rendang instead.
- Use
- You can use
Koi Cake[s] , but only if you are desperately out of gold.
Armor
Weapons & Sigils
Trinkets
Food
Infusions
Weapon Skills
Purging Flames Symbol of Vengeance Zealot's Flame Blazing Edge - Axe
Auto-attack chain Cleansing Flame
Tome of Justice
Epilogue: Ashes of the Just Chapter 2: Igniting Burst Chapter 4: Scorched Aftermath Chapter 1: Searing Spell
Note: Always go into
Tome of Resolve
Tome of Courage
Target Stats
Introduction
Low Intensity 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
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 applyto yourself and allies to block important attacks or mechanics. - Use
Portent of Freedom as needed for. Its final charge, Unhindered Delivery , also providesbut should be saved for emergencies due to this skill’s long recharge time.
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Options for a second weapon set include:
- Scepter main-hand for
via Chains of Light and ranged damage. - Greatsword to pull enemies with
Binding Blade and mobility fromLeap of Faith . - Sword main-hand for mobility via
Symbol of Blades . - Hammer for extra CC from
Banish andvia Zealot's Embrace .
Crowd Control
Alternatives
Skills
- Replace
Signet of Wrath with:"Stand Your Ground!" – for moreaccess. "Advance!" – forand . 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 lacksuptime. 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[s] of Beef Rendang instead.
- Use
- You can use
Koi Cake[s] , but only if you are desperately out of gold.