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Troubadour
Boon Support

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

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode RaidsReviewed August 8, 2026

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Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Raids · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required Visions of Eternity
Verification levelSnow Crows-reviewed weapon planSnow CrowsMetaBattle

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.

  • Match boon roles to the subgroup and align burst with exposed phases.
  • Use encounter utility only when it does not break required boon coverage or the next damage window.
Traits & skillsRotation guideEquipmentRotationMesmer builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Flexible boon support
  • Useful repeat utility
  • Strong group control
  • Diviner equipment profile
  • Raids ready

Cons −

  • Note management requires attention
  • Effects need subgroup positioning
  • 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
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 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
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
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 setupRaids · Boon Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Resonant Chorus available, use Encore for the group's immediate need, and reserve Veil of Refrains for the most dangerous raids pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Resonant ChorusHeal
  • EncoreUtility
  • Veil of RefrainsElite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopRaids
Weapon planASpearBGreatsword
  1. 01SetupSet the subgroup

    Build chorus notes through your weapon sequence, then spend them to maintain subgroup boons through the planned pressure window.

    Resonant Chorus›Encore›Veil of Refrains    Confirm boons and positioning
  2. 02CommitCover the squad window

    Use Encore only when repeating a key support response will change the encounter outcome.

    Encore›Veil of Refrains›Resonant Chorus    Do not miss the squad burst
  3. 03ResetFlex for mechanics

    Keep Veil of Refrains for a dangerous movement, stealth, or defensive timing.

    Veil of Refrains›Resonant Chorus›Encore    Respect assigned mechanics
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.