User:Masel/Builds/Virtuoso

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Condition Virtuoso[edit]

Build Rating (Subjective)
Criterion Rating
Burst Damage 3/5
Sustained Damage 4/5
Utility Options 3/5
Survivability 2/5
Difficulty 1/5

Condition Virtuoso Virtuoso is a build that is simple to play and provides very consistent damage with high range. That allows you to freely position yourself and maintain your damage output, even when mechanics force you into range. There are two variants that you can play: the Chaos Chaos variant deals lower damage than Dueling Dueling, but provides Boons to allies around it in return and is easier to execute well. Through that, it is also able to provide many important Boons to itself in open world gameplay: (Might.png Might, Stability.png Stability, Aegis.png Aegis, Regeneration.png Regeneration, Fury.png Fury and Protection.png Protection). This makes it a very strong and straightforward choice for open world gameplay.

Link to the Chaos Build on the Editor
Link to the Dueling Build on the Editor

Playstyle & Skills[edit]

Skill Type Skills
Dagger + Torch (Chaos)
Flying Cutter.png Bladecall.png Unstable Bladestorm.png The Prestige.png Phantasmal Mage.png
Offhand Sword (Dueling)
Skill.png Skill.png Skill.png Illusionary Counter.png Phantasmal Swordsman.png
Offhand Focus (Dueling)
Skill.png Skill.png Skill.png Temporal Curtain.png Phantasmal Warden.png
Utility (Chaos)
Mantra of Recovery.png Rain of Swords.png Signet of Domination.png Signet of Midnight.png Thousand Cuts.png
Utility (Dueling)
Signet of the Ether.png Rain of Swords.png Signet of Domination.png Signet of Midnight.png Thousand Cuts.png

Blades and Related Traits[edit]

Offhand Options[edit]

Utility Skills[edit]

Utility Skills
Default Skill Notes
Mantra of Recovery.png Mantra of Recovery (Chaos)
Signet of the Ether.png Signet of the Ether (Dueling)
Mantra of Recovery.png Mantra of Recovery is instant cast and used to trigger Method of Madness Method of Madness every other cast.
Signet of the Ether.png Signet of the Ether allows you to reset casts of your Phantasms for higher damage.
Rain of Swords.png Rain of Swords I use this instead of  Signet of Illusions.png Signet of Illusions to simplify the rotation. This increases your cleave damage and costs a little bit of single target damage.  Signet of Illusions.png Signet of Illusions allows you to reset your Bladesongs, making it a dps increase when timed well.
Signet of Domination.png Signet of Domination Just there for the passive Condition Damage.png Condition Damage, but you should use the active cast for Defiance bar damage whenever necessary. Don't hesitate to do so!
Signet of Midnight.png Signet of Midnight Just there for the passive Condition Duration.png Expertise. Don't use this!
Thousand Cuts.png Thousand Cuts Easy damage and instant cast.

Rotation Concept (Chaos Chaos)[edit]

You can find my most recent rotation showcase here (includes Chaos & Dueling).
Damage Log (Chaos)
Section Notes
Opener
  • Cast  The Prestige.png The Prestige when engaging, it won't put you into combat and hit ~3 seconds later.
  • Then use  Bladesong Sorrow.png Bladesong Sorrow to trigger  Deadly Blades.png Deadly Blades immediately.
  • After that, follow the General Rotation.
General Rotation
  • The Chaos variant includes a very simple rotation that involves using the following skills on cooldown:
  1. Unstable Bladestorm.png Unstable Bladestorm
  2. Bladesong Sorrow.png Bladesong Sorrow - Only use with 5 Blades.
  3. Bladesong Harmony.png Bladesong Harmony - Only use with 5 Blades.
  4. Bladeturn Requiem.png Bladeturn Requiem - Only use with 5 Blades. This is instant cast and can thus be used during other skills.
  5. Thousand Cuts.png Thousand Cuts - This is instant cast and can thus be used during other skills.
  6. Bladecall.png Bladecall
  7. Rain of Swords.png Rain of Swords
  • With Chaos Chaos, your damage scales with having Chaos Aura. You have two sources for it:
  1. Bladesong Sorrow.png Bladesong Sorrow triggers it due to Illusionary Membrane Illusionary Membrane.
  2. Mantra of Recovery.png Mantra of Recovery paired with  The Prestige.png The Prestige -  Mantra of Recovery.png Mantra of Recovery places an Ethereal Field every other cast due to Method of Madness Method of Madness and  The Prestige.png The Prestige is a Blast finisher with a 3 second delay. The two skills share the same cooldown, so you can always pair them.
  • Note that  The Prestige.png The Prestige puts you into Stealth, so press another skill right after to not disrupt your rotation!
CC Skills for Breakbar Damage

Rotation Concept (Dueling Dueling)[edit]

You can find my most recent rotation showcase here (includes Chaos & Dueling).
Section Notes
General Stuff
  1. Unstable Bladestorm.png Unstable Bladestorm
  2. Bladesong Sorrow.png Bladesong Sorrow - Only use with 5 Blades.
  3. Bladesong Harmony.png Bladesong Harmony - Only use with 5 Blades.
  4. Bladeturn Requiem.png Bladeturn Requiem - Only use with 5 Blades. This is instant cast and can thus be used during other skills.
  5. Thousand Cuts.png Thousand Cuts - This is instant cast and can thus be used during other skills.
  6. Bladecall.png Bladecall
  7. Rain of Swords.png Rain of Swords
Opener
Section 1: Focus
Section 2: Sword
CC Skills for Breakbar Damage


Gear & Traits[edit]

Important Stats in Hero Panel (descending in Importance):

  1. At least 60% Critical Chance: with Quiet Intensity Quiet Intensity, Fury.png Fury gives 40% for 100% in total.
  2. Reach 23% overall condition duration in your hero panel without Boons. On the Chaos Variant, Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait, Sharpening Sorrow Sharpening Sorrow and Chaotic Persistence Chaotic Persistence provide the remaining 77% for Bleeding.png Bleeding; on the Dueling variant, Relic of the Aristocracy.pngRelic of the Aristocracy replaces Relic of the Fractal.pngRelic of the Fractal to cover the loss in Condition Duration.png Expertise.
  3. Maximize Condition Damage.png Condition Damage.

Note: The gear I suggest makes sure that you can a) use standard food with Condition Damage.png Condition Damage and Condition Duration.png Expertise and b) does not require any infusions to reach 100% Critical chance. The damage loss compared to the ideal gear setup is statistically insignificant in actual gameplay.

Gear
Armor Prefix Rune
Illustrious Masque.png Head Viper's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Illustrious Epaulets.png Shoulders Rampager's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Illustrious Doublet.png Chest Viper's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Illustrious Wristguards.png Gloves Rampager's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Illustrious Breeches.png Legs Rampager's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Illustrious Footwear.png Boots Rampager's Superior Rune of the Krait.pngSuperior Rune of the Krait
Trinket Prefix
Vial of Salt.png Amulet Sinister
Gift of Prescience.png Ring 1 Rampager's
Armbrace of Truth.png Ring 2 Rampager's
Black Ice Earring.png Accessory 1 Rampager's
Vision.png Accessory 2 Rampager's
Ad Infinitum.png Backpack Rampager's
Weapon Prefix Sigil
Aurene's Bite.png Dagger (Main Hand) Sinister Superior Sigil of Bursting.pngSuperior Sigil of Bursting
Rodgort.png Torch (Off Hand 1 - Chaos) Sinister Superior Sigil of Earth.pngSuperior Sigil of Earth
Bolt.png Sword (Off Hand 1 - Dueling) Sinister Superior Sigil of Earth.pngSuperior Sigil of Earth
The Minstrel.png Focus (Off Hand 2- Dueling) Sinister Superior Sigil of Earth.pngSuperior Sigil of Earth
Purpose Item Type Source
Damage Ascended Food Cilantro and Cured Meat Flatbread.pngCilantro and Cured Meat Flatbread
Damage Non-Ascended Food Plate of Beef Rendang.pngPlate of Beef Rendang
Survivability Ascended Food Peppered Cured Meat Flatbread.pngPeppered Cured Meat Flatbread
Survivability Non-Ascended Food Oysters Gnashblade.pngOysters Gnashblade
Damage Utility Toxic Focusing Crystal.pngToxic Focusing Crystal
Survivability Utility Powerful Potion of Inquest Slaying.pngPotion Of Karka Toughness
Damage Relic (Chaos) Relic of the Fractal.pngRelic of the Fractal
Damage Relic (Dueling) Relic of the Aristocracy.pngRelic of the Aristocracy
Survivability Relic Relic of Durability.pngRelic of Durability
Dueling Variant
Dueling
Dueling.png
Phantasmal Fury.png
Blinding Dissipation.png
Harmonious Mantras.png
Critical Infusion.png
Mental Gymnastics.png
Sharper Images.png
Evasive Mirror.png
Master Fencer.png
Ineptitude.png
Duelist's Discipline.png
Fencer's Finesse.png
Deceptive Evasion.png
Illusions
Illusions.png
Shattered Strength.png
Escape Artist.png
Mistrust.png
Cry of Pain.png
Persistence of Memory.png
Compounding Power.png
Phantasmal Haste.png
Master of Misdirection.png
Master of Fragmentation.png
The Pledge.png
Maim the Disillusioned.png
Malicious Sorcery.png
Virtuoso
Virtuoso.png
Bladeturn Refrain.png
Duelist's Reversal.png
Psychic Riposte.png
Psychic Blades.png
Mental Focus.png
Deadly Blades.png
Phantasmal Blades.png
Quiet Intensity.png
Infinite Forge.png
Jagged Mind.png
Sharpening Sorrow.png
Bloodsong.png
Chaos Variant
Chaos
Chaos.png
Method of Madness.png
Auspicious Anguish.png
Chaotic Interruption.png
Metaphysical Rejuvenation.png
Illusionary Defense.png
Illusionary Membrane.png
Chaotic Transference.png
Chaotic Persistence.png
Prismatic Understanding.png
Master of Manipulation.png
Chaotic Potency.png
Bountiful Disillusionment.png
Illusions
Illusions.png
Shattered Strength.png
Escape Artist.png
Mistrust.png
Cry of Pain.png
Persistence of Memory.png
Compounding Power.png
Phantasmal Haste.png
Master of Misdirection.png
Master of Fragmentation.png
The Pledge.png
Maim the Disillusioned.png
Malicious Sorcery.png
Virtuoso
Virtuoso.png
Bladeturn Refrain.png
Duelist's Reversal.png
Psychic Riposte.png
Psychic Blades.png
Mental Focus.png
Deadly Blades.png
Phantasmal Blades.png
Quiet Intensity.png
Infinite Forge.png
Jagged Mind.png
Sharpening Sorrow.png
Bloodsong.png
  • For a budget variant, simply replace all ascended armor pieces with rare/exotic pieces. Note that you will need to replace some pieces of Sinister with Rampager's to make up for the loss in Precision.png Precision.
  • Ascended gear is always ideal, but exotic gear is fine for everything aside from higher-tier fractals.
  • Ascended food is always ideal, but never required.

Open World Build[edit]

You can find my most recent open world build showcase here.
Link to the Open World Build

Increasing General Survivability[edit]

For OW, it can make sense to make a build more forgiving, so that you can sustain on your own.

  1. Sword includes self-Might.png Might coverage in melee range and another Block.
  2. Shield gives you another Block, a Stun and Boons to allies (Protection.png Protection, Might.png Might and Fury.png Fury).
  3. Focus grants Swiftness.png Swiftness to allies and the ability to group up enemies with  Temporal Curtain.png Temporal Curtain &  Vortex.png Into the Void.
  4. Pistol retains full range and includes additional Confusion.png Confusion and Defiance bar damage.


Boon Coverage[edit]

Dealing with Conditions and Control effects[edit]