Today, we’re diving into the Spear and Dagger Shadow Dancer PvE rotation for Throne and Liberty. I know this setup can be a bit complex, but trust me, once you’ve got it down, you’ll be pumping out serious DPS, especially when you integrate the Throne and Liberty Lucent mechanics effectively. Let’s break it all down, from the rotation to gear, so you can optimize your gameplay. Let’s go!

Overview of the Spear and Dagger Shadow Dancer Build

This build revolves around creating a smooth, consistent rotation that maximizes DPS while maintaining control over your Mana and cooldowns. The main focus is to apply a “brand” effect to your targets, which boosts your overall damage by 90% when executed correctly. We’ve opted for a more consistent setup instead of relying on ignition stacks, which can be unpredictable.

Rotation Breakdown

Let’s get into the core of this build: the rotation. Here's how you can effectively dish out those sweet numbers.

Step-by-Step Rotation:

1. Poison Injection → Umal Focus → Fatal Stigma

· Start with Poison Injection to apply poison to the enemy. Follow up with Umal Focus for that bonus damage and then Fatal Stigma to brand the target, ensuring your next abilities are hitting harder.

2. Gil Rush → Culling Arc

· Use Gil Rush for an attack speed boost, then hit Culling Arc to apply your burst stacks. This grants you a 9-second cooldown timer, where you’ll be able to execute your other burst abilities.

3. Javelin Surge → Vicious Fury (Brutal Fury Conversion) → Slaughtering Slash

· Apply Javelin Surge to brand the target for a 90% skill damage boost. Follow up with Vicious Fury (using the Brutal Fury conversion) for additional stacking damage. Then, go into Slaughtering Slash to consume your burst stacks.

4. Cleaving Moonlight → Mad Sword Dance → Cleaving Moonlight → Mad Sword Dance

· Hit Cleaving Moonlight for AoE damage, then follow with Mad Sword Dance for even more damage output. Repeat this combo.

5. Brutal Incision → Phoenix Barrage

· Apply Brutal Incision to increase your damage by 20%, then finish the rotation with Phoenix Barrage for massive damage.

6. Repeat the Rotation

· After executing your first full rotation, you’ll loop back to the beginning, using Poison Injection and Umal Focus to continue the flow. As long as you’ve got your burst stacks and Fatal Stigma active, your DPS will be consistent.

Important Notes for the Rotation

· Fatal Stigma and Javelin Surge: These abilities work hand in hand, applying the brand effect that boosts your damage by 90%. This should be active for the majority of your rotation.

· Consistent Mana Regeneration: Due to the high Mana cost of the Spear and Dagger setup, it’s important to optimize your Mana regeneration. Healers in your team can help with this, but having a steady source of Mana ensures you can keep dishing out your abilities without being caught off guard.

· Deadly Marker: If you’re using Deadly Marker, it can reset your cooldowns, making it possible to execute the first half of the rotation multiple times, ramping up your DPS significantly.

Skill Specializations

Let’s break down the key specializations that will optimize your damage.

Spear Specializations:

· Max HP: Important for survivability in PvE content. Aim for the highest HP bonus possible.

· Skill Damage Boost: This will give you an overall increase in your damage output, especially when combined with your Javelin Surge and Fatal Stigma.

Dagger Specializations:

· Poison Focus: Maximize the damage from Poison Injection to ensure that you’re consistently dealing high damage over time.

· Critical Chance and Damage: The more you crit, the higher your DPS will go, so prioritizing crit-related passives will be key.

Gear Setup

Your gear choice is essential for maximizing DPS. Here's the setup you'll want to focus on:

· Heroic Polearm of Resistance: Boost your Dexterity and Range. This will improve your Javelin Surge and Phoenix Barrage abilities by increasing their range.

· Laquerus Daggers: These are currently the best option for your Dagger, boosting Hit Chance and Critical Hit Chance.

· Phantom Wolf Set + Field General Set: For your armor, you’ll want the Phantom Wolf set for bonus damage, alongside Field General for higher defensive stats.

· Accessories: Aim for items like Necklace of Strength and Braces of the Primal King for additional Strength and Critical Hit Chance.

Flexibility with Gear:

If you’re able to get Dark Slayer daggers, you might swap out the Laquerus Daggers for them. However, make sure you still have a reliable source of Perception and Wisdom for additional Mana regeneration and skill cooldown reduction.

Skills and Their Specialization

The following skills should be prioritized to ensure you maximize your DPS:

· Cleaving Moonlight: For AoE damage and burst, especially when combined with Consecutive Use for more hits.

· Fatal Stigma: Essential for applying the brand effect, increasing damage by 90%.

· Mad Sword Dance: A great skill to use in between Cleaving Moonlight for extra damage.

· Phoenix Barrage: Your main finishing move, best used at the end of the rotation.

Conclusion

And there you have it! This is the optimal PvE rotation and setup for the Spear and Dagger Shadow Dancer in Throne and Liberty. With this build, you’ll be able to consistently dish out insane damage while maintaining a fluid rotation. Keep in mind that gear optimization and skill synergies are crucial, so make sure to experiment and adjust as you progress. If you're looking to enhance your gear further, consider checking out TL Lucent for sale at MMOEXP to give yourself an edge. Once you’ve mastered the rotation, you’ll be tearing through enemies with ease. And as always, keep an eye on your Mana, your cooldowns, and ensure your Fatal Stigma and Javelin Surge are always up to maximize that damage boost. Good luck out there, and I’ll catch you on the next one. Peace!

MMOexp Throne and Liberty Team