Introduction


This is build is equipped similar to the Snowcrow's guide but reduces the need for kits. The kits can be added back for additional DPS when one is comfortable with the build.

Gearing

Equipment


ArmorStatUpgrade
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
WeaponTypeStatUpgrade
Spear Viper's Bursting
Earth

TrinketsTypeStat
Back item Viper's
Amulet Sinister
Accessory Viper's
Accessory Viper's
TrinketsTypeStat
Ring Viper's
Ring Viper's
Relic Fractal

Start by adding Viper Pieces until your condi duration is about 67%. You can fill the remaining slots with Sinister or Grieving gear.

Food and Utility and Infusions


Build


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Rotation

Granting Alacrity

You give Alacrity with Morph Skills:

  1. Offensive Protocol: Obliterate
  2. Offensive Protocol: Pierce
  3. Defensive Protocol: Thorns
  • You may replace Offensive Protocol: Pierce with another protocol of choice for additional utility.
  • You should use these skills on cooldown to ensure Alacrity doesn't drop.
  • Offensive Protocol: Obliterate and Defensive Protocol: Thorns are your main damage buffs.

DPS Rotation

  1. Precast Flame Turret and DO NOT Detonate Flame Turret
  2. Use all your skills off-cooldown except your non-alac CC and healing skills

CC skills

  1. Static Shock (AED Toolbelt)
  2. Roiling Skies (Spear 4)
  3. Offensive Protocol: Pierce (used in DPS rotation)
  4. Flux State (used in DPS rotation)

Sustainability

  1. Liquid State is an evade stance
  2. A.E.D. can bypass many mechanics.
  3. Stainless Steel is useful for additional heals
  4. Innervating Alloy can be used for condi cleanses
  5.  Relic of the Biomancer or Mist Stranger for Open-world

Video

This build is performed with Ascended Gear, food, utilities and no infusions.