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Power Chronomancer

Published May 23, 2021 Updated Nov 4, 2024
Raids - October 2024 Balance
Yulian meta team
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Power Chronomancer Gameplay Guide

Power Chronomancer is a damage build that rends both space and time to control, break, and devastate foes.

Its most notable skill, , briefly separates you from the current timeline and allows you to cast skills without them having to Recharge once you return to your original timeline. You can use it to double up on powerful skills, such as , , ยท or you can simply use it to unleash an onslaught of Phantasms on your foes.
Pros +
Plenty of CC Fluid rotation Plenty of utility
Cons -
High learning curve High mastery curve Fast paced rotation
Attributes
Power 2678
Toughness 1000
Vitality 1297
Precision 2324
Critical Chance 75.05%
Ferocity 1101
Critical Damage 223.4%
Condition Damage 0
Healing Power 0
Expertise 0
Condition Duration 0%
Concentration 0
Boon Duration 0%
Benchmark History
Last Benchmark Max
44723
Last Benchmark Average
44700
Gear
Item Stat

Berserker'sHelm

Assassin'sShoulders

Berserker'sCoat

Assassin'sGloves

Assassin'sLeggings

Assassin'sBoots
Item Stat

Berserker'sBackpiece

Assassin'sAccessory

Assassin'sAccessory

Berserker'sAmulet

Berserker'sRing

Berserker'sRing

Relic
Primary Weapon Set

Berserker's DaggerMain Hand

Berserker's SwordOff Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Berserker's SpearMain Hand
Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Notes

You should generally consider all utility skill options, especially:

  • for maintaining 8 Might and ~40% Fury.
  • and for Aegis and Stability.
  • for reflecting projectiles.
  • and for more Defiance Break.
  • for teleporting allies.
Skill Reference Guide
Dagger & Sword Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4
5
Spear Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4
5
Shatter Default Keybind
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Equipment Notes

To run or , you can refer to the gear from Power Boon Chronomancer.

will trigger on and all Shatters sans . If you don't want to or cannot cast your Shatters to maintain it, you can consider these options:

  • when using more utility skills with Defiance Break.
  • increases your strike damage by less but is easier to upkeep.

You should equip a Focus whenever Pulls are beneficial. Always cast after the first when you swap to your Spear set.
Rotation & Extras

has a small window between finishing its cast and going on recharge. If you cast during that window, both and won't be on recharge after . You can find a video explanation here.
  4. Weapon Swap
  6. +
  9. +
  14. Weapon Swap

Cast your instant cast skills as follows:

  • when it's recharged, with as many Clones as possible.
  • while is recharging.
  • when it has two charges.

grants Clarity which empowers your next non-auto attack spear skill.

After your opener, prioritise your weapon skills and Weapon Swap based on the table below. In ideal situations, you will Weapon Swap after your fourth or third .

Dagger & Sword Spear
1. 1. with Clarity
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4. Weapon Swap
5. Weapon Swap 5.
6. 6.

Cast , , and when they're recharged.

When has recharged, use it after your next Weapon Swap, for example, by either casting , or by repeating the opener.
Rotation Notes

deals more damage if you hit a foe with the outer edge, you might have to take a step back after casting or .

You should press one skill while another skill is casting to avoid redundant auto attacks. However, Weapon Swap, , , and will instead cancel the cast of (most) other skills.
Skill Defiance Break Source
100 + 100 per Clone Shatter
200 (260) Sword
with Clarity 300 (390) Spear
300 (390) Alternate Utility
150 (195) per Charge Alternate Utility
550 Elite
600 (780) Alternate Elite

will increase the duration of Stuns and Dazes you apply.

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