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Power Deadeye

Published Jan 29, 2024 Updated Aug 30, 2024
Open World - March 2024 Balance
Iskarel
Somehow, Qadim returned
Power Deadeye
Pros +
Plenty of CC Easy to learn Simple rotation Lots of cleave
Cons -
Lacks utility Relies on enemy conditions Relies on total number of boons Forced movement Frequent animation locks
Gear
Item Stat

Berserker'sHelm

Berserker'sShoulders

Berserker'sCoat

Berserker'sGloves

Berserker'sLeggings

Berserker'sBoots
Item Stat

Berserker'sBackpiece

Berserker'sAccessory

Berserker'sAccessory

Assassin'sAmulet

Berserker'sRing

Berserker'sRing

Relic
Primary Weapon Set

Berserker's StaffMain Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Berserker's AxeMain Hand

Berserker's PistolOff Hand
Other Items

Enrichment

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Notes

can be replaced with:

  • .

can be replaced with::

  • for more casts
  • for massive Defiance Break with allies.
Trait Notes

To reduce your dependence on Cantrips, swap in the Deadly Arts Trait Line to .

When fighting multiple lesser enemies, you can use all slot skills more frequently by swapping in the Deadeye Trait Line to .

In extended, high damage pressure scenarios, you can swap in the Critical Strikes Trait Line to .

When fighting multiple lesser enemies, swap in the Deadly Arts Trait Line to . You can also swap to .
Rotation & Extras

Key Concepts

Cast and Cantrips to gain access to , which grants allies Quickness, Might, and Fury.

Spend Initiative on Staff's .

Dealing Damage

is your highest DPS skill, but you are locked into the animation unable to dodge.

When in doubt, fall back on your strong Auto Attacks.

When fighting in melee isn't possible, swap to Axe/Pistol

  • Use your Auto Attacks to cleave through enemies; as soon as you have 6 Spinning Axes, cast to recall the axes to your target. At minimum, just repeat this loop!
  • Use to cleave through crowds.

Stay healthy: your damage is maximized when above 50% HP for and .

When fighting multiple lesser enemies, swap in the Deadeye Trait Line, to .

Defense

Dodge and use to Evade attacks.

is a Stun Break which restores up to 8 Initiative to cast more.

reflects projectiles and Blinds nearby enemies.

Use to transfer conditions to enemies.

Take advantage of your Stealth access to escape the attention of dangerous enemies.
Rotation Notes

Striking your Marked Target with an Initiative skill generates Malice. While at five Malice, will grant you Stealth, replacing your Staff Auto Attack skill with .

This is a low DPS skill which only grants personal Quickness. To maximize damage, you should instead strike an enemy with or to Reveal yourself.

Crowd Control

Skill Defiance Break Source
Stealth 400 Staff
... 90 200 ... Staff
200 Pistol
150 per player Alternate Elite

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