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Catalyst
Boon Support

Catalyst boon support variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode Strikes
Catalyst archiveChoose a build variation15 total builds
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Strikes · August 2026 review balanceExpansion required End of Dragons
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuckSnow Crows
  • Use the raid equipment baseline, then flex stability, projectile defense, or extra crowd control for the encounter.
  • Hold long cooldowns through forced movement and commit when the boss becomes targetable and stable.
Build templateDPS reportEquipmentBuildRotationElementalist builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Strong combo-field utility
  • Good boon support
  • Flexible melee pressure
  • Diviner equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Energy requires steady upkeep
  • Sphere placement controls value
  • Precise execution required
AttributesDiviner profile
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%

Loadout

Gear

Diviner armor · Leadership runes · Concentration and Force sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorDiviner's Helm+54 Power+54 Concentration+30 Precision+30 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Helm Superior Rune of Leadership · 1/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorDiviner's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Shoulders Superior Rune of Leadership · 2/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorDiviner's Coat+121 Power+121 Concentration+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Coat Superior Rune of Leadership · 3/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorDiviner's Gloves+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Gloves Superior Rune of Leadership · 4/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorDiviner's Leggings+81 Power+81 Concentration+44 Precision+44 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Leggings Superior Rune of Leadership · 5/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorDiviner's Boots+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Boots Superior Rune of Leadership · 6/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PotenceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Diviner's BackpieceDiviner's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Concentration+28 Precision+28 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceDiviner's Backpiece
Diviner's AccessoryDiviner's Accessory+92 Power+92 Concentration+49 Precision+49 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryDiviner's Accessory
Diviner's AccessoryDiviner's Accessory+92 Power+92 Concentration+49 Precision+49 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryDiviner's Accessory
Diviner's AmuletDiviner's Amulet+133 Power+133 Concentration+71 Precision+71 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletDiviner's Amulet
Diviner's RingDiviner's Ring+106 Power+106 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingDiviner's Ring
Diviner's RingDiviner's Ring+106 Power+106 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingDiviner's Ring
Relic of FireworksRelic of FireworksUsing a weapon skill with a long recharge grants boons and increased damage.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of Fireworks Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
PistolDiviner's Pistol+105 Power+105 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponDiviner's Pistol Main Hand Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
WarhornDiviner's Warhorn+105 Power+105 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityAscended · Off Hand WeaponDiviner's Warhorn Off Hand Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
SpearDiviner's Spear+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Spear Two-Handed Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMighty +9 Agony Infusion+5 Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
Soul PastrySoul Pastry+100 Concentration+70 Power+10% Experience from KillsAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodSoul Pastry
Bountiful Maintenance OilBountiful Maintenance OilGain Concentration from Healing PowerGain Concentration from PowerAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityBountiful Maintenance Oil
Jade Bot CoreJade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityPower your jade bot and increase your character's vitality.ExoticJade Bot CoreType: Tier 10Required Level: 80Account BoundJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 Vitality

Combat configuration

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Recommended setupStrikes · Boon Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Jade Sphere available, use Elemental Celerity for the group's immediate need, and reserve Catalyst skill 6 for the most dangerous strikes pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Jade SphereHeal
  • Elemental CelerityUtility
  • Arcane ShieldUtility
  • Catalyst skill 4Utility
  • Catalyst skill 5Utility
  • Catalyst skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planAPistol + WarhornBSpear
  1. 01SetupPrepare group coverage

    Build energy with your weapon sequence, then place Jade Sphere where the group or target will remain for its full duration.

    Jade Sphere›Elemental Celerity›Arcane Shield    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitStabilize the pressure window

    Spend energy on the sphere that covers the current damage, boon, or defensive requirement—not simply the first one available.

    Elemental Celerity›Arcane Shield›Catalyst skill 4    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetHold the recovery tool

    Reserve one control or defensive response for mechanics after the main burst.

    Arcane Shield›Catalyst skill 4›Catalyst skill 5    Keep an answer for pressure
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.