Kite Scourge (Qadim the Peerless)

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Kite Scourge (Qadim the Peerless)
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Scourge Kite (Qadim the Peerless) is a build used for handling the pylon mechanic in the Qadim the Peerless encounter in Raid Wing 7, the Key of Ahdashim.

The build is based on Condition Scourge with alterations made for survivability, Defiance Break, and mobility at the cost of doing lower damage.
Pros +
Access to healing & support Fluid rotation Defensive options
Cons -
Relies on resource management Requires accurate positioning Lacks burst damage
Attributes
Power 2173
Toughness 1000
Vitality 1297
Precision 1813
Critical Chance 43.71%
Ferocity 0
Critical Damage 150%
Condition Damage 2203
Healing Power 0
Expertise 819
Condition Duration 69.59%
Concentration 0
Boon Duration 0%
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 ScepterMain Hand

Viper's TorchOff Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Viper's PistolMain Hand
Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Reference Guide
Scepter Default Keybind
2
3
Pistol Default Keybind
2
3
Torch Default Keybind
4
5
Shade Default Keybind
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5

  • can be taken in place of for a moderate dps loss if you wish to avoid the self-inflicted conditions. In this case, should be taken in place of as there would no longer be worthwhile conditions to transfer.

  • is a significant damage increase, but this trades out most of your sustain through and has more potential of self-damage through . This is not recommended for learning groups as it makes it very difficult to restabilize after certain encounter mechanics are failed.

  • on a second torch in the pistol set can increase your overall dps if you don't have a support providing Might for you at the pylon.
Rotation & Extras

Activate your Flux Disruptor to allow the pylon to tether to your character and prevent it from being turned hostile by Qadim the Peerless.

Use , , , and as needed for Defiance Break on your pylon at the start of each phase.

  • For later phases, target the pylon and use your Auto Attack Chain a couple times to trigger your Flesh Golem to run towards the pylon before using . If is used while the golem is still in the middle of the arena, some or all of the hits may miss.

and will passively sustain yourself as long as you can deal damage.

Use to catch the Orb launched by Qadim the Peerless, then interact with the portal to return to the pylon.

At 40%/30%, if your pylon is destroyed, move to another pylon and continue damaging Qadim the Peerless with your Flux Disruptor active to continue applying a stack of Erratic Energy. This will increase all incoming damage dealt to Qadim the Peerless.

When Qadim the Peerless rushes towards your pylon to destroy it, Dodge to the side to avoid the lengthy Knockdown. There are no Stun Break skills available in this build, so getting hit by this may lead to Downstate.

Below 20%, stack with the group and continue damaging as normal.

only has a Range of 900 units, which is not enough to teleport completely across the fire pools dropped at 80%/60%.

If there are pools placed in your path to catch the Orb, plan to teleport out slightly sooner and run the rest of the distance. The portal location will need to be placed slightly off to the side of the Orb drop location if a fire has been placed in your area.

Maintain at least one Shade on Qadim at all times with .

Do not let reach two Charges. Use it following as will transfer the conditions.

Fill the gaps with Auto Attacks and .

Use and off Cooldown.

If the Entropic Distortion wanders close to your pylon and dies, it should offer a nice top up for your Life Force. This should allow semi-frequent use of when additional sustain is needed.

All Shade Skills affect the area around the Scourge as well as any Shade currently manifested.
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  4. Weapon Swap
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  10. Weapon Swap

only has a Range of 600 units, which is not far enough to hit Qadim the Peerless while standing in the pylon's range. Skip using this skill while you are standing in the pylon circle.
Skill Defiance Break Source
200 Torch
100 Pistol
100+ Profession Mechanic
400 - 600 on average

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