Scepter in pve events...
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That’s a Confusion burst and basically doesn’t involve Ether Bolt (nor Illusionary Counter for that matter) at all, which is the main problem with the Sceptre. Plus, how often can that burst occur compared to a Shatter burst?
Also, replace iMage with iDuelist (or possibly even iSwordsman) and that burst is far more powerful, even in a condition build. Not to mention it can be used more often.
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