Herald of the tome
DAWN’S WRATH
ASSASSIN/AEDRIC
Arcanist, Templar, or Nightblade can all work as the base class
If going with Dawn’s + Aedric, you must be a Templar.
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: Great option when you can stand still
Gear B: 4pc Highland + Nerien'eth
Gear C: All-Around Single Target Setup
Gear D: Tankier setup with almost no dmg loss. 2pc Highland can also be 1pc Druid's Braid + 1pc Trainee for more health.
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 C
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
setup D: STARTER GEAR
FOR THOSE WITHOUT ACCESS TO ALL GEAR OPTIONS
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Setup for New Players. If you already have Monster Sets, Mythics, etc, click next >>>
Setup for those without Trial gear (Mythic and 1pc Monster set replace Druid's Braid and Trainee)
Alternate Dual Wield back bar setup for those without Trial gear (Mythic and 1pc Monster set replace Druid's Braid and Trainee)
skills for ASSASSINATION
single target AND AOE skill setups
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Banner Setup: Skill choice dependent on ST vs AoE and ease of use preference
Non-Banner Setup: Skill choice dependent on ST vs AoE and ease of use preference
Alternate Easier Dual Wield Back Bar Setup
skills for AEDRIC SPEAR
single target AND AOE skill setups
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Banner Setup: Skill choice dependent on ST vs AoE, Crit Damage needed, and ease of use preference
Non-Banner Setup: Skill choice dependent on ST vs AoE, Crit Damage needed, and ease of use preference
Alternate Easier Dual Wield Back Bar Setup
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)
If someone else in your group is already running Banner Bearer, it’s usually best to drop it
COMBAT METRICS REPORTS
FIGHT REPORTS FOR VARIOUS BUILD SETUPS
Aedric Spear Version - Swapped to Candied Jester's Coins food in execute for Radiant Oppression. No need to do that for Radiant Glory
Aedric Spear Version - Swapped to Candied Jester's Coins food in execute for Radiant Oppression. No need to do that for Radiant Glory
Assassination Version - Swapped to Candied Jester's Coins food in execute for Radiant Oppression. No need to do that for Radiant Glory
Assassination Version - Swapped to Candied Jester's Coins food in execute for Radiant Oppression. No need to do that for Radiant Glory
SHOULD YOU GO AEDRIC SPEAR OR ASSASSINATION?
Aedric Spear seems to be capable of slightly higher Single Target damage. However, the Burning Light passive that contributes to a lot of the damage does not trigger in AoE. In addition to the bonus weapon and spell damage, Aedric Spear also gives a bonus to armor with the Balanced Warrior passive that you would not have access to with Assassination.
Assassination has a ton of extra critical chance which is great for both Single Target and AoE damage. The passive from slotting Soul Harvest (Death Stroke morph) offers an insane amount of Ultimate generation in fights with lots of adds. This line also offers VERY GOOD sustain for fights with lots of adds due to the Executioner passive. You also have access to the Hemorrhage passive which gives you and the group even more critical chance IF that is not already provided. This skill line does fall off a bit for fights where you can’t flank, as you lose 6.6% of your critical chance.
Both lines offer extra critical damage and both are very strong for DPS in general. I think the Assassination line is more versatile and the option I’d go with more often, but Aedric Spear is really great too.
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