the build basics

This build can work as a Magicka or Stamina damage dealer. However, if you use the Radiant Oppression morph, you will need to be Magicka based to sustain. For the Pragmatic Fatecarver and Radiant Glory morphs, sustain is great on either spec.

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champion points

**IMPORTANT NODES**

**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**

https://youtu.be/yFhkE8-OlIk

Need help with the Penetration and Crit Damage caps? Check out these charts

setup A: Trial dummy

best suited for the 21M HEALTH TRAINING DUMMY

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Also used for content when you can stand still. For Lightning Staff Frontbar: Precise w/ Flame or Poison

Also used for content when you can stand still. For Lightning Staff Frontbar: Precise w/ Poison

Two-Handed Backbar: For Radiant Oppression morph, Magicka based build is preferred

Staff Backbar: For Radiant Oppression morph, Magicka based build is preferred

DW Backbar: For Radiant Oppression morph, Magicka based build is preferred

DW Easier 1.5 Bar Setup. For Radiant Oppression morph, Magicka based build is preferred

Staff Frontbar: For Radiant Oppression morph, Magicka based build is preferred

setup B: SINGLE TARGET BOSS

BEST SUITED FOR A BOSS WITH NO OTHER PRIORITY TARGETS

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Tideborn if Pen line is needed. For Lightning Staff Frontbar: Precise w/ Flame or Poison

Tideborn if Pen line is needed. For Lightning Staff Frontbar: Precise w/ Poison

SETUP C: ALL-AROUND boss encounter

FLEXIBLE for ALL TYPES OF FIGHTS, WITH OR WITHOUT ADDS

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SETUP D: aoe trash encounter

best suited for short burst aoe trash scenarios

Specialized Short Burst Ultimate Dump Setup

Specialized Short Burst Ultimate Dump Setup (Inspired Scholarship and Soul Burst can swap places for more Frontbar penetration)

NOTES ON SCRIBING SKILL SCRIPTS

Banner Bearer

Shock Focus | Class Mastery Signature (Arcanist) | Prophecy and Savagery Affix (or your choice)
For Staff Backbar setups, Magical banner can perform slightly higher

Soul Burst

Fiery Focus (or your choice) | Anchorite's Cruelty Signature | Your choice for Affix
This signature allows you to get optimal uptimes on Mechanical Acuity for the Ulti-Burst Setup