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Condition Herald

Published Apr 8, 2024 Updated Nov 1, 2024
Open World - October 2024 Balance
Condition Herald
Pros +
Fluid rotation Easy to learn Defensive options Tanking build
Cons -
Lacks utility Fast paced rotation Relies on resource management Relies on total number of boons Forced movement
Gear
Item Stat

Viper'sHelm

Viper'sShoulders

Viper'sCoat

Viper'sGloves

Viper'sLeggings

Viper'sBoots
Item Stat

Viper'sBackpiece

Viper'sAccessory

Viper'sAccessory

Viper'sAmulet

Viper'sRing

Viper'sRing

Relic
Primary Weapon Set

Viper's SpearMain Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Viper's MaceMain Hand

Viper's AxeOff Hand
Other Items

Enrichment

Food

Utility
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Reference Guide
Spear Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4
5
Trait Notes

and can be used to increase survivability by maintaining Resistance at the cost of DPS.

increases the healing of your Regeneration.
Rotation & Extras

Facets grant boons to allies and have individual Upkeep cost. While at six Upkeep or more, will grant Quickness to allies.

Combine and while in .

should always be active while in .

Use to extend boons on allies before swapping to .

Use the following Facets off Cooldown:

Some useful things to know about :

  • grants a damage boost for a long duration if it hits an enemy.
  • Use once per stance loop.
  • provides Fury, or use to apply Vulnerability.

Some useful things to know about :

  • Use as soon as you swap to .
  • can be used as a gap-closer to Pull enemies into range.

Pair up a weapon set with each stance, swap weapons shortly after swapping stances.

Follow this skill priority on your Spear set:

Keep in mind that reduces the Cooldown of .

Legendary Stance Swap as often as possible.

Applying any boon will also apply Might thanks to .

Be aware that Weapon Swap and will cancel any skill, but everything else can be queued.

Maintain for Protection and for Regeneration.

Using weapon skills will activate and grant sustained healing.

will convert all incoming damage to healing for a short duration.
and in allow you to transfer conditions to enemies.

Breaks Stuns with and .

Crowd Control

Skill Defiance Break Source
150 Spear
232
150

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