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Amalgam
Boon Support

Amalgam 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
Amalgam archiveChoose a build variation14 total builds
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Strikes · August 2026 review balanceExpansion required Visions of Eternity
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 reportEquipmentBuildRotationEngineer builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Flexible kit pressure
  • Good active defense
  • Strong cleave windows
  • Diviner equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Core charge needs management
  • Cooldown resets are easy to waste
  • 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
HammerDiviner's Hammer+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Hammer 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
Secondary weapon set
Short BowDiviner's Short Bow+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Short Bow 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 Fusion Core available, use Overclock Array for the group's immediate need, and reserve Amalgam skill 6 for the most dangerous strikes pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Fusion CoreHeal
  • Overclock ArrayUtility
  • Prismatic BarrierUtility
  • Amalgam skill 4Utility
  • Amalgam skill 5Utility
  • Amalgam skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planAHammerBShort Bow
  1. 01SetupPrepare group coverage

    Charge the Fusion Core through weapon and kit pressure, then release it during the target's most stable window.

    Fusion Core›Overclock Array›Prismatic Barrier    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitStabilize the pressure window

    Use Overclock Array to repeat a planned sequence rather than resetting minor cooldowns.

    Overclock Array›Prismatic Barrier›Amalgam skill 4    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetHold the recovery tool

    Keep Prismatic Barrier for the next incoming pressure or a safe reposition.

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