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Willbender
Boon Support

Willbender 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 End of Dragons
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 guideEquipmentRotationGuardian builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Fast target access
  • Strong sustained pressure
  • Useful active defense
  • Diviner equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Overcommitting leaves few escapes
  • Needs clean positioning around mechanics
  • 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
GreatswordDiviner's Greatsword+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Greatsword 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 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
SwordDiviner's Sword+105 Power+105 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponDiviner's Sword 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
SwordDiviner's Sword+105 Power+105 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityAscended · Off Hand WeaponDiviner's Sword 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 Reversal of Fortune available, use Whirling Light for the group's immediate need, and reserve Heel Crack for the most dangerous strikes pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Reversal of FortuneHeal
  • Whirling LightUtility
  • Heaven's PalmUtility
  • Flash ComboUtility
  • Roiling LightUtility
  • Heel CrackElite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planAGreatswordBSword + Sword
  1. 01SetupPrepare group coverage

    Use mobility skills to enter when the target is committed, not simply to reach it first.

    Reversal of Fortune›Whirling Light›Heaven's Palm    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitStabilize the pressure window

    Chain virtues and weapon pressure while Lethal Tempo is active, then disengage before defensive tools are exhausted.

    Whirling Light›Heaven's Palm›Flash Combo    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetHold the recovery tool

    Save Heaven's Palm or a virtue response for the key breakbar or enemy counter-pressure.

    Heaven's Palm›Flash Combo›Roiling Light    Keep an answer for pressure
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.