September 2023

Power Alacrity Bladesworn

Power Alacrity Bladesworn is a support DPS build that provides permanent Alacrity and some supplementary Might. The build lacks in Crowd Control (CC) but offers extremely high burst DPS for a support role. Power Alacrity Bladesworn builds Flow by being in combat and using Flow Stabilizer, which is used to enter Dragon Trigger. DT then converts Flow into charges. Once you gain 10 charges, use Dragon Slash - Force. Using any Ammo skills increases damage for the next Dragon Trigger due to the trait Fierce as Fire. Daring Dragon shares Alacrity in an area around you whenever you use Dragon Slash - Force. The build gains a massive damage increase from Overcharged Cartridges, buffing the damage of Dragon Slash - Force, Dragon's Roar, and Gunsaber skills. Overcharged Cartridges should always be activated before using Dragon's Roar and entering Dragon Trigger. After…

Condition Quickness Berserker

Condition Quickness Berserker is a support DPS build that focuses on short bursts of Burning and long-lasting Bleeding, while providing permanent Quickness and Fury. It also brings a good amount of Crowd Control (CC) to the squad. At full Adrenaline, enter Berserk and burn your foes with Longbow skills. Then swap to Sword/Torch to enhance your burst with long-duration bleeds and the trait Blademaster. Use Rage utility skills off-cooldown to increase the duration of Berserk. Use Savage Leap and Sundering Leap in Fire Fields (for example, from Flames of War and Scorched Earth) to create a Fire Aura on yourself. Then detonate it with any Berserker skill to activate King of Fires for more Burning. Due to the trait Heat the Soul, using Burst skills gives Quickness and Fury to allies around you. After the last step in the written…

Power Bladesworn

Power Bladesworn is a high burst DPS build with large amounts of cleave for dealing with adds and excels in short phases. The build requires good knowledge of positioning in encounters because you cannot move during Dragon Trigger. Power Bladesworn builds Flow by being in combat and using Flow Stabilizer, which is used to enter Dragon Trigger. DT then converts Flow into charges. Once you gain 10 charges, use Dragon Slash - Force. Using any ammo skills increases damage for the next Dragon Trigger due to the trait Fierce as Fire. The build gains a massive damage increase from Overcharged Cartridges. This utility buffs the damage of Dragon Slash - Force, Dragon's Roar, and Gunsaber skills. Overcharged Cartridges should always be activated before using Dragon's Roar and entering Dragon Trigger. Use Cyclone Trigger before or after Dragonspike Mine to maintain…

Condition Willbender

Condition Willbender is a damage build that focuses on applying Burning to the enemies while being relatively simple to play due to the skill-priority-based rotation. It can provide decent CC through Heaven's Palm and can bring core guardian utility such as "Stand Your Ground!" and Bow of Truth as needed. Optimized variant of this build will offer the highest possible DPS with a bit more focus on hybrid power/condition damage the build can offer. Universal variant sacrifices a small amount of DPS by swapping to Superior Rune of the Trapper and focusing more on condition damage. The main advantage here is the ease of swapping to Condi Firebrand (Universal) especially if a legendary armor set is available to the player. Your main damage source will be your auto attacks with constant Rushing Justice upkeep. You absolutely need to use Rushing Justice…

Heal Alacrity Druid

Heal Alacrity Druid is a strong, flexible defensive support that provides permanent Alacrity, Regeneration, Protection, Swiftness, Vigor, Fury, and 25 stacks of Might to a subgroup. This build also brings abundant condition cleanses and high amounts of Crowd Control. Alternate between Axe/Warhorn to provide offensive boons and Staff for healing and Regeneration. Use Celestial Avatar as soon as it is available for healing, Might, and Alacrity application through Grace of the Land. Feel free to stay in Celestial Avatar for longer if you need to provide extra heals. It’s important to keep Protection on your group with a combination of Stone Spirit, your pet’s F2 abilities through Invigorating Bond, and Glyphs via Verdant Etching. Don’t hesitate to use these abilities if you won’t need them for mechanics. If you don’t need to be on a specific pet because of some…

Heal Quickness Firebrand

Heal Quickness Firebrand is a versatile defensive support that provides permanent Quickness, Might, Fury, Protection, and Swiftness. This build also has strong access to Stability, Aegis, condition cleanses, and other useful utilities. The Axe variant provides permanent Fury uptime, higher DPS, and CC/pulls via Blazing Edge, but might lack Regeneration without Mantra of Lore. The Mace variant gains access to Regeneration via Symbol of Faith, healing from Auto-attack chains, and Aegis from Protector's Strike. Make sure that Fury is covered by another player in your subgroup if playing with Mace. Use Staff to apply Might and Swiftness, then swap to Mace/Shield to upkeep Regeneration and apply Aegis via Shield of Judgment and Protector's Strike. Open Tome of Resolve for more healing and condition cleanses. Use all of your charges of Mantra of Potence and cast "Feel My Wrath!" when grouped up…

Power Dragonhunter

Power Dragonhunter is a powerful DPS build with high burst damage, access to Vulnerability, and multiple options to mitigate incoming damage. Learning encounter mechanics helps players use burst windows properly to reach the build’s maximum potential. While the Virtues variant deals more damage, it requires permanent Aegis uptime which may or may not be realistic depending on the encounter and your group. Keep this in mind when choosing between Radiance and Virtues. Use damaging skills on both weapon sets in conjunction with Spear of Justice to increase your burst damage via Big Game Hunter. High Resolution uptime is crucial to get a 25% critical chance from Righteous Instincts. Having multiple Power Dragonhunters in the same party is ideal as they will benefit from Resolution from Symbol of Resolution. If you don’t have other DHs in your group, make sure you…

Condition Quickness Firebrand

Condition Quickness Firebrand is a powerful, flexible offensive support that provides permanent Quickness, Fury, and a variety of other boons to a subgroup. 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. Mantra skills are cast in a cone in front of you, so position yourself appropriately to deal damage and apply boons to your allies. Mantra charges cast instantly and do not interrupt other skills, so use them while casting other skills to maximize efficiency: Spam Potent Haste and Flame Rush off-cooldown for Quickness and damage, respectively. Restoring Reprieve, however, can be used every few seconds to maintain Protection and Resolution uptime. Save the final cast, Rejuvenating Respite, for Aegis. Radiant Fire creates an extra charge of Zealot's…

Condition Firebrand

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