PvP · Elementalist build dossier
Tempest support variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
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This mode and role variation combines cited community guidance with House of Dragonz testing. Treat it as a maintained recommendation, not a verbatim copy of one external build.
Build context
Loadout
Defensive competitive equipment · Cleansing and sustain upgrades. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Superior Rune of the Dolyak (PvP)(1): +25 Toughness(2): +35 Vitality(3): +50 Toughness(4): +65 Vitality(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 ToughnessSuperior Rune of the Dolyak (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Avatar Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Healing Power+500 Vitality+500 PrecisionAvatar AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of the TrooperUsing a shout removes conditions from nearby allies.Relic of the TrooperUsing a shout removes conditions from nearby allies.
Dagger + Warhorn
Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceIncrease outgoing healing to allied targets.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceIncrease outgoing healing to allied targets.
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.
StaffSuperior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceIncrease outgoing healing to allied targets.Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceIncrease outgoing healing to allied targets.Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.Combat configuration
Skill notes
Open with Overload Water available, use Overload Air for the group's immediate need, and reserve Glyph of Lesser Elementals for the most dangerous pvp pressure.
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Overload WaterHealOverload AirUtilityGlyph of Lesser ElementalsEliteCombat execution
Maintain boons with short attunement visits, then begin an overload only when the group can stay in its radius.
››Track stun breaksUse Water and Earth answers before heavy pressure lands; do not wait until the subgroup is already separated.
››Do not overextendHold an aura share, cleanse, or stability answer for the next mechanic instead of overloading every attunement on cooldown.
››Return to a useful point