Talent Builds
Stat Priority
1
Item Level
Prioritize the higher-item-level piece in most cases; primary stat and armor generally outweigh small secondary-stat differences.
2
Crit. Strike
Increases critical-strike chance; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
3
Versatility
Provides consistent throughput and damage reduction.
4
Mastery
Improves the specialization-specific Mastery effect; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
5
Haste
Improves cast or attack speed and resource flow; its exact value changes with your current gear.
Rotation Priority
1
Keg Smash
Use on cooldown for damage, Brew cooldown reduction, and resource generation.
2
Blackout Kick
Use on cooldown and set up Blackout Combo when talented.
3
Breath of Fire
Maintain its damage-reduction effect after Keg Smash applies its debuff.
4
Tiger Palm
Use as the primary Blackout Combo consumer in the current standard rotation.
5
Purifying Brew
Clear meaningful Stagger and avoid sitting at maximum charges.
6
Celestial Brew
Use proactively before dangerous damage; do not waste defensive value merely for damage.
7
Exploding Keg
Use with the planned offensive window and when targets will remain in range.
8
Spinning Crane Kick
Use as the AoE filler without starving the next Keg Smash of Energy.