I’ve been testing this condi build alot this weekend and i would like to share my results with you.
Build
Armor and trinkets are trailblazer.
Dual pistols both viper stats.
Rune of the undead
Sigil of corruption/earth
The traits i use are:
Firearms 1-1-3
Alchemy 2-2-1
Holosmith 3-2-2
Utility: Healing turret – Rocket boots – Elixir S – Elixir C – Prime Light Beam
Testing…
The burst burning damage is insane! The main damage skills are pistol #4, photon forge skill #4 and elite skill, making 4k+ burning ticks easily. Overall condi damage is good, nothing else to say about that. The only skill giving stability is photon forge skill #3, use it wisely.
Roaming and small group WvW is not too bad. High burst damage as i said earlier and survivability with 6.5 seconds invulnerable (total) and condi cleans with Elixir C. BUT! When those skills are off cooldown, you’re very squishy even with high toughness from trailblazer stats.
I’ve also tested this build while in a 40+ zerg, changing rocket boots with flamethrower. Make sure you’re in a stab/resis group else you have a hard time staying alive.
Pros
- High burst damage
- Mobility
- Might stacking while above 100% heat
Cons
- Builds that spam alot of condi like necro
- High burst power builds (warriors/thieves)
- Lack of stability
Is it viable?
Yes, high burst damage and good overall damage but it trades off the lack of survivability, especially when you get focussed.
