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Power Holosmith

Published Sep 27, 2022 Updated Jul 23, 2024
Raids - June 2024 Balance
Power Holosmith

Power Holosmith is a bursty melee build capable of taking on most content in the game. Using , this build relies on effective Heat management as you passively lose heat outside of Photon Forge, and expects that you exit Photon Forge before overheating. Beyond its unique heat management mechanic, this is similar to other Engineer builds relying on a mix of skills and kits inside of a looped rotation.
Pros +
High damage Good mobility Plenty of CC Provides self boons Strong bursts Lots of cleave
Cons -
High mastery curve Relies on resource management Relies on enemy conditions
Attributes
Power 2857
Toughness 1000
Vitality 1125
Precision 1925
Critical Chance 49.04%
Ferocity 1432
Critical Damage 245.4%
Condition Damage 0
Healing Power 0
Expertise 0
Condition Duration 0%
Concentration 0
Boon Duration 0%
Benchmark History
Last Benchmark Max
43605
Last Benchmark Average
43200
Gear
Item Stat

Berserker'sHelm

Berserker'sShoulders

Berserker'sCoat

Berserker'sGloves

Dragon'sLeggings

Berserker'sBoots
Item Stat

Dragon'sBackpiece

Berserker'sAccessory

Berserker'sAccessory

Berserker'sAmulet

Berserker'sRing

Berserker'sRing

Relic
Primary Weapon Set

Berserker's SwordMain Hand

Berserker's PistolOff Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Berserker's ShieldOff Hand
Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Notes

can be replaced with:

  • for Boon Removal, Defiance Break, and more burst damage.
  • for more Defiance Break.
  • to Pull enemies with .
Skill Reference Guide
Sword & Pistol Default Keybind
2
3
4
5
Grenade Kit Default Keybind
2
4
5
Photon Forge Default Keybind
3
4
Toolbelt Default Keybind
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5 F5
Rotation & Extras

Preheat to 100 Heat.

  4. +
Loop

should be the first and last skill outside . The next loop it should be used after in an alternating pattern.

    3. Stow Kit
    6. Auto Chain
    1. Stow Kit
    2. Auto Chain x 2

between 85 and 100 Heat, even if you did not finish the loop.


  3. Complete up to two Auto Chains, but avoid at all costs.

The combo of will drift in the rotation, adjust accordingly. When used outside , you should skip .
Rotation Notes

Use and off Cooldown.

and should be used off Cooldown while casting other skills.

is maintained with , , and . Space them out to maintain better uptime, or supplement with .

is a priority skill and will cancel most other skills.

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