Herald of the tome
AEDRIC SPEAR
ASSASSINATION
Arcanist, Templar, or Nightblade can all work as the base class
table of contents
Remember to treat this as a base to work from…
Always adjust as needed for YOUR specific situation!
the build basics
This build is setup as a Stamina based damage dealer.
This basic information that is consistent across all of the DPS Builds has been moved!
Check out this page here for the Top Races, Mundus Stone, Food/Drinks, and Potions
champion points
IMPORTANT NODES
Reaving Blows
Slot over Exploiter if self-healing is needed
Backstabber/Fighting Finesse
Top priorities over the 4 shown if under the Crit Dmg cap
Untamed Aggression
Slot over Exploiter if under 20% Off-Balance uptime
Champion Point Leveling Guide
Need help with the Penetration and Crit Damage caps? Check out these charts
setup A: SINGLE TARGET BOSS
BEST SUITED FOR A BOSS WITH NO OTHER PRIORITY TARGETS
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Gear A: 4pc Highland + Nerien'eth
Gear B: All-Around Single Target Setup
Gear C: Tankier setup with almost no dmg loss. 2pc Highland can also be 1pc Druid's Braid + 1pc Trainee for more health.
Gear D: Another great option when you can stand still
Gear E: Easier Dual Wield Backbar Version of Gear A
Gear F: Easier Dual Wield Backbar Version of Gear B
Gear G: Easier Dual Wield Backbar Version of Gear D
SETUP B: ALL-AROUND boss encounter
FLEXIBLE for ALL TYPES OF FIGHTS, WITH OR WITHOUT ADDS
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Gear H: All-Around "Set and Forget" Setup
Gear i: Alternate "Set and Forget" Setup
Gear J: Tankier "Set and Forget" Setup
Gear K: Easier DW Backbar version of Gear H
Gear L: Easier DW Backbar version of Gear i
SETUP C: aoe trash encounter
best suited for short burst aoe trash scenarios
Gear M: Standard AoE Trash Encounter Setup
Gear N: Dual Wield Backbar AoE Trash Encounter Setup
skill BAR LOADOUTS
single target AND AOE skill setups
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Skill Setup A: Non-Banner (Make sure someone in group is running Banner still)
Skill Setup B: Banner (Important to run if Banner buffs not provided)
Skill Setup C: Easier Dual Wield Backbar Version
Skill Setup D: AoE Encounters
Skill Setup E: Easier Dual Wield AoE Encounter Version
NOTES ON SCRIBING SKILL SCRIPTS
Banner Bearer
Shocking or Magical Focus (depends on specific loadout, both very close regardless)
Class Mastery Signature (Templar) / Cavalier’s Charge (Arcanist or Nightblade)
Affix is your choice based on needs (Prophecy/Savagery is top priority if not present)
COMBAT METRICS REPORTS
FIGHT REPORTS FOR VARIOUS BUILD SETUPS
156.9k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup A | Aedric
156.9k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup A | Aedric
153.9k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup A | Aedric
153.9k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup A | Aedric
152.1k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup B | Aedric
152.1k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup B | Aedric
150.7k | Skill Setup C + Gear Setup E | Aedric
150.7k | Skill Setup C + Gear Setup E | Aedric
148.1k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup B | Assassination
148.1k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup B | Assassination
147k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup B | Assassination (Recuperative Morph)
147k | Skill Setup A + Gear Setup B | Assassination (Recuperative Morph)
146k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup B | Assassination
146k | Skill Setup B + Gear Setup B | Assassination
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