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Condition Specter

Published Mar 8, 2022 Updated Aug 25, 2023
Secrets of the Obscure
Build
Pros +
High damage Good mobility Plenty of CC Provides party boons Easy to learn Defensive options Short ramp-up Sustained damage
Cons -
Relies on resource management Easy to cancel skills
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'sMain Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Viper'sOff Hand
Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility

Jade Bot Core
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Rotation Concept

  • Only use Initiative on , then fill with auto-attacks.
  • Fill time in while Initiative refills.
  • Cast , , , off Cooldown.
    • Precast whenever you can.
    • Utility skills cannot be used while in .
    • Use whether inside or outside .

Opening

  4. x 2
  5. Weapon Swap
  9. x 2
  11. x 4
  14. x 3
  15. Weapon Swap
  17. x 2
  19. repeat steps 8–13

Main Loop

Stay on Scepter until comes off Cooldown, then:

  2. x 3
    • Replace one with when available.

Notes

Cast Venoms after combat starts so they don't get removed by the boonstrip at the start of most encounters.

Avoid interrupting / with /.

/ trigger and ; track to never accidentally cap on Initiative when you .

After a delay, hits nearby targets, triggering and .

You can play without Weapon Swapping and equip a Pistol offhand in your second weapon set for more Breakbar Damage via . In that case you only follow the opening until the first , whereafter you start following the loop priority.

Use for modest Breakbar Damage.

Use for personal mobility and modest subgroup healing.

is your strongest self-Heal; it also provides substantial subgrouphealing.

Swap to against highly mobile bosses.

Take for extra Breakbar Damage.

Don't bother using , as the healing output in Viper-prefix gear is very meager.

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