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Tempest
Boon Support

Tempest 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 StrikesReviewed August 8, 2026

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Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Strikes · August 2026 review balanceExpansion required Heart of Thorns
Verification levelSnow Crows-reviewed weapon planHardstuckSnow Crows

The displayed weapon plan was checked against the current Snow Crows raid directory. Gear, traits, utility choices, and rotation notes remain House of Dragonz editorial guidance and should be reviewed encounter by encounter.

  • 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.
Traits & skillsRotation guideEquipmentRotationElementalist builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Excellent healing and boon coverage
  • Strong aura support
  • Reliable cleanses and control
  • Diviner equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Overloads are interruptible
  • Support range and attunement timing matter
  • Precise execution required
AttributesDiviner profile
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%

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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
ScepterDiviner's Scepter+105 Power+105 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponDiviner's Scepter 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
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

Traits & Skills

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Skill bar

Recommended setupStrikes · Boon Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Overload Water available, use Overload Air for the group's immediate need, and reserve Glyph of Lesser Elementals for the most dangerous strikes pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Overload WaterHeal
  • Overload AirUtility
  • Glyph of Lesser ElementalsElite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planAScepter + Warhorn
  1. 01SetupPrepare group coverage

    Maintain boons with short attunement visits, then begin an overload only when the group can stay in its radius.

    Overload Water›Overload Air›Glyph of Lesser Elementals    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitStabilize the pressure window

    Use Water and Earth answers before heavy pressure lands; do not wait until the subgroup is already separated.

    Overload Air›Glyph of Lesser Elementals›Overload Water    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetHold the recovery tool

    Hold an aura share, cleanse, or stability answer for the next mechanic instead of overloading every attunement on cooldown.

    Glyph of Lesser Elementals›Overload Water›Overload Air    Keep an answer for pressure
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.