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# Benchmark @ 2021 May 11th Balance

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## Introduction

This article is compilation of each build that was changed due to the ==May 11th 2021== Balance Patch. ~~As such, some builds will not listed, e.g. power Daredevil.~~

According to the Anet's announcement, this patch is the last big balance before EoD release.

### Summary of the Patch

1. [11 May](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/95447-game-update-notes-may-11-2021/).
- Mantra change.
- Torment change.
- Retaliation renamed to Resolution.
- Duration Caps for Boons and Conditions.
- Lots of Builds need to re-bench.
2. [25 May](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/96122-game-update-notes-may-25-2021/)
- Small additional balance.
3. [8 Jun](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/96659-game-update-notes-june-8-2021/)
- Small additional balance.
4. [27 Jul](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/98601-game-update-notes-july-27-2021/)
- Fix some bugs only
5. [17 Aug](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/99823-game-update-notes-august-17-2021/)
- Medium additional balance.
- Beta Test Event 1.
- Combo System change.
- Confusion change. (Nerf)
6. [31 Aug](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/100724-game-update-notes-august-31-2021/)
- hot-swap any weapon, trait, build template will reset player's boon.
- will undo this on Sep 21.
- Fix some bugs only
7. 21 Sep
- Beta Test Event 2.
8. 26 Oct
- Beta Test Event 3.

### General Order of Priority

- Specialization
1. Core
2. HoT
3. PoF
- Damage Type
1. power
2. hybrid
3. condi
- Build Type
1. Classical Build
2. Variant Build
- Allies
1. Without Allies (solo)
2. With Allies

## Light Armour

### Elementalist

- <code class="ele highlight">power Elementalist</code>
- 32319, (classical build),
- [by Lemon Dealer](https://youtu.be/OCteEhrtytA).
- <code class="ele highlight">condi Elementalist</code>
- 30067, without Stat Infusions,
- [by [Vs] Titan](https://youtu.be/IRPGsQApQ-4).
- <code class="ele highlight">power Tempest</code>
- 36585, (classical build),
- [by [SC] Roul](https://youtu.be/5IXjEP0fSsw).
- <code class="ele highlight">condi Tempest</code>
- 37432, (classical build),
- [by Crone](https://youtu.be/iE8E7wzwSaQ).
- <code class="ele highlight">power Weaver</code>
- 37081, Sword BTTH, small hitbox,
- [by Fines](https://youtu.be/x2sRASCvRMY).
- <code class="ele highlight">hybrid Weaver</code>
- 38469, Firestorm,
- 39809, Lesser Elemental,
- [by [SC] Roul](https://youtu.be/s7ASBjZq5GY).
- <code class="ele highlight">condi weaver</code>
- 38537, Sword, GoEP,
- [by [SC] Roul](https://youtu.be/H5ZyMQln6hw).
- 41335, Dagger, GoEP,
- [by [dP] Ryan](https://youtu.be/5XgoudKAKRw).
- 39198, Scepter, GoEP,
- [by [qT] Fennec](https://youtu.be/1IMNi5_yulQ).

### Mesmer

- <code class="mes highlight">power Mesmer</code>
- 30350, Sword/Sword + /Focus,
- [by [CnD] Tipcat](https://youtu.be/cSaQFLdDjKg).
- <code class="mes highlight">power Chronomancer</code>
- 39146, Sword/Sword + /Focus, DT,
- [by [CnD] Tipcat](https://youtu.be/hkl9kewy_1k).
- 37671, Sword/Sword + /Pistol, DT,
- [by [CnD] Tipcat](https://youtu.be/IUig7eC-gZM).
- 36008, Sword/Sword + /Focus, IA,
- [by [CnD] Tipcat](https://youtu.be/zdIAYu7R8lk).
- <code class="mes highlight">power/quick Chronomancer</code>
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + /Shield, Inspiration IA, 10% Boon Duration,
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + /Shield, Inspiration DT, 25% Boon Duration,
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + Greatsword, Dueling IA, 10% Boon Duration,
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + Greatsword, Dueling DT, 25% Boon Duration,
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + /Focus, Dueling IA, 10% Boon Duration,
- (demonstrate), Sword/Sword + /Focus, Dueling DT, 25% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Dead Dee](https://youtu.be/ECyH7WyYc9Q).
- 28398, Sword/Sword + Greatsword, Dueling IA, 0% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Dead Dee](https://youtu.be/3VQqzxB6Pn8).
- 27418, Sword/Focus + Greatsword, Dueling IA, 0% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Dead Dee](https://youtu.be/VaiEZ71xefs).
- <code class="mes highlight">condi Chronomancer</code>
- 40 stacks Confusion, (classical build),
- [by [Vs] Nico](https://youtu.be/_Zoyh26Or0g).
- <code class="mes highlight">condi/quick Chronomancer</code>
- 34 stacks Confusion, (classical build), 20% Boon Duration,
- [by [Vs] Nico](https://youtu.be/FgIWv4NmhqM).
- <code class="mes highlight">heal Chronomancer</code>
- (demonstrate), Greatsword + Scepter/Shield, 72% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Xyonon](https://youtu.be/DAzMKtLbSbc).
- <code class="mes highlight">condi Mirage</code>
- 40021, 25.0 stacks Confusion, Troch, Self-Deception,
- [by [dP] Ryan](https://youtu.be/0i2dN1tCfGo).
- 39581, 32.0 stacks Confusion, Focus, Riddle of Sand,
- [by [dP] Ryan](https://youtu.be/353jrjOHow0).
- 40301, 26.7 stacks Confusion, Troch, Riddle of Sand,
- [by [dP] Ryan](https://youtu.be/_6qvkjXrZd8).
- <code class="mes highlight">condi/alac Mirage</code>
- 31173, 34.7 stacks Confusion, Staff, 27% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Xyonon](https://youtu.be/Lg85Tj1-QeQ).

### Necromancer

- <code class="necro highlight">condi Reaper</code>
- 39326, (classical build),
- [by Incera](https://youtu.be/jfsfgzb_M5I).
- <code class="necro highlight">condi Scourge</code>
- 37431, Nightmare Rune,
- [by Incera](https://youtu.be/x1dRcUqNIFo).
- 37044, Lich Rune,
- [by Prud](https://youtu.be/6NbhBMCyjmw).

## Medium Armour

### Engineer

- <code class="engi highlight">power Scrapper</code>
- 33954, (classical build),
- [by [CnD] Xyonon](https://youtu.be/pj7vJO9_d8E).
- <code class="engi highlight">power/quick Scrapper</code>
- 28673, 34% Boon Duration,
- [by [CnD] Xyonon](https://youtu.be/oD7fBTMmWFE).
- <code class="engi highlight">power Holosmith</code>
- 36027, Sword, PBM, 0 Heat opener,
- [by [XVII] Ster](https://youtu.be/ThSHlIb_htA).
- 37729, Sword, ECSU, Rifle Turret, 45 Heat opener,
- [by [XVII] Ster](https://youtu.be/aemjSrxAN_c).
- 37120, Sword, ECSU, Mines, 45 Heat opener,
- [by [XVII] Ster](https://youtu.be/FFHq_Df7AgM).
- 37115, Rifle, PBM, 0 Heat opener,
- [by [XVII] Ster](https://youtu.be/ngAtVPHGwBo).

### Ranger

- <code class="ranger highlight">power Soulbeast</code>
- 36556, Greatsword,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/o5FdxUUQvzc).
- 35145, Longbow,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/hL9EDMihcDk).
- <code class="ranger highlight">hybrid Soulbeast</code>
- 37648, Bristleback,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/HdwqDoINnq0).
- <code class="ranger highlight">condi Soulbeast</code>
- 36223, Shortbow + Dagger/Troch,
- [by Eren](https://youtu.be/-bipnEirEGA).
- 35936, Axe/Dagger + Dagger/Troch, Warthog,
- [by Eren](https://youtu.be/rr-gJuN3ECA).
- 33345, solo Shortbow,
- [by Talonflame](https://youtu.be/70F-uEOb-Bg).

### Thief

- <code class="thief highlight">power Daredevil</code>
- 35101, Staff, Agility Signet,
- [by [XVII] Incera](https://youtu.be/E4ZBS4vN7WI).
- <code class="thief highlight">condi Daredevil</code>
- 33113, (classical build),
- 40844, (classical build), with allies,
- [by Left](https://youtu.be/ESV8Hsf4hmI).
- <code class="thief highlight">power Deadeye</code>
- 37060, Dagger/Dagger,
- [by [XVII] Incera](https://youtu.be/_UhZPaboA1g).
- <code class="thief highlight">condi Deadeye</code>
- 30109, (classical build),
- 36122, (classical build), with allies,
- [by [XVII] Incera](https://youtu.be/1yAvjWJoAyE).

## Heavy Armour

### Guardian

- <code class="guard highlight">power Guardian</code>
- 36646, (classical build),
- [by Nagy](https://youtu.be/G3CngDG-cMg).
- <code class="guard highlight">power Dragonhunter</code>
- 36382, Sword Radiance,
- [by Nagy](https://youtu.be/aIUZegO1_EA).
- 40023, Sword Virtues,
- [by Nagy](https://youtu.be/iaMQVvspJFE).
- 34063, Longbow Radiance,
- [by [SC] Shetsa](https://youtu.be/w9SDBW9DsG0).
- <code class="guard highlight">condi Firebrand</code>
- 34882, (classical build),
- 37683, (classical build), with allies,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/XbbfgCUGwlY).
- 38108, (classical build), Twice Ash Rotation, with allies,
- [by support hero](https://youtu.be/_ujH43pUBqo).
- 34064, Greatsword,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/4uN6nfRtOck).
- 33966, Sword,
- [by [XVII] Frenzy](https://youtu.be/iZKcUcRbTFY).
- 34331, AoW,
- 39171, AoW, with allies,
- [by support hero](https://youtu.be/KOEcwF066pc).
- 40306, AoW, with allies, Renewal Focus,
- [by support hero](https://youtu.be/_FZKHq0YU9A).
- <code class="guard highlight">condi/quick Firebrand</code>
- 30150, (classical build),
- 32020, (classical build), with allies,
- [by support hero](https://youtu.be/Jm3PLweimmU).
- 31845, (classical build), Twice Ash Rotation, with Allies, 40% Quickness Duration,
- [by support hero](https://youtu.be/7xtEVREUXUA).
- <code class="guard highlight">hybrid/heal Firebrand</code>
- 17420, 73% Boon Duration,
- [by Talonflame](https://youtu.be/r0pGpJcQcA0).

:::info
The additional Balance Patch that increased the damage of Power of the Virtuous, did not impact the dps numbers by a significant amount - around 0.5k DPS rised. Due to this, some of Virtues Trait Benchmark will not be getting a rework.
:::

### Revenant

- <code class="rev highlight">condi Herald</code>
- 30139, Devastation AP,
- [by [Aves] Leder](https://youtu.be/zdfRVJxWWZ4).
- <code class="rev highlight">power Renegade</code>
- 35369, Invocation,
- [by [qF] Rakir](https://youtu.be/IZp7ODu-JNM).
- 36952, Retribution,
- [by dayburack](https://youtu.be/UXb8KGTYlSU).
- <code class="rev highlight">power/alac Renegade</code>
- 28439, (classical build), 85% Boon Duration,
- [by Daemu](https://youtu.be/FqhytnzGg5A).
- <code class="rev highlight">hybrid/alac Renegade</code>
- 28213, Devastation AP, 80% Boon Duration,
- [by Contam](https://youtu.be/NlUijv5081o).
- <code class="rev highlight">condi Renegade</code>
- 40445, Invocation, Shiro,
- [by Beng](https://youtu.be/tvkoCG3OGko).
- 40377, Invocation, Kalla,
- [by [RIT] Mos](https://youtu.be/q8jDUULbbS8).
- 37807, Invocation, Kalla, RR,
- [by [RIT] Mos](https://youtu.be/jhE54G8L4EE).
- 40322, Devastation AP,
- [by [RIT] Mos](https://youtu.be/WLcz6QgPMcU).
- 37253, Devastation AP, RR,
- [by [RIT] Mos](https://youtu.be/HwJFmdgF88U).

:::info
The additional Balance Patch that reduced the damage of Unsuspecting Strikes, did not impact the dps numbers by a significant amount - not even 0.5k DPS was dropped. Due to this, the Devastation Trait Benchmark will not be getting a rework.
:::

### Warrior

- <code class="war highlight">power Warrior</code>
- 29928, Axe/Axe + Greatsword, with banner,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/jlzovYaP6uo).
- <code class="war highlight">condi Warrior</code>
- 26670, Longbow + Sword/Sword,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/39Yk0ns8YB4).
- 29014, Axe/Axe + Rifle, with banner,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/fwakZE4ldDY).
- <code class="war highlight">power Berserker</code>
- 33689, (classical build), with banner,
- [by [SC] Luna](https://youtu.be/NkoFpwfcxfw).
- 30081, Tactic, with banner,
- [by [CnD] Bekko](https://youtu.be/zRbanR7ZobM).
- 39052, Greatsword,
- [by [MCA] Sotym](https://youtu.be/F5trITlt1ow).
- 34194, Greatsword, with banner,
- [by Litocandy](https://youtu.be/9ioUk4wMdu0).
- <code class="war highlight">condi Berserker</code>
- 36325, (classical build),
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/b8MxiWUVbCc).
- 37627, (classical build), Leap Rotation,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/ZilOksD-6ZU).
- 34939, Mace/Torch,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/PRADwtbqEwA).
- 34521, Sword/Axe,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/pfAH0tR07Ds).
- 34617, (classical build), with banner,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/nXUtdasJCXY).
- 33369, Sword/Sword, with banner,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/suIYggoOY5k).
- <code class="war highlight">power Spellbreaker</code>
- 32282, Mace/Axe + Axe/Dagger,
- [by Costa Primo](https://youtu.be/7_1NOKJ3Msc).
- 31129, Mace/Axe + Axe/Dagger, with banner,
- [by [CnD] Bekko](https://youtu.be/br9AGRrKHY8).
- 30232, Dagger/Axe + Mace/Dagger, with banner,
- [by [CnD] Bekko](https://youtu.be/DwnvlP3312E).

## Special Thanks

Credits to [Inn] Flave and all the elites who are working on benchmarks.

Thanks to Richun and Yueh for some advice.
Thanks to @Piggycat for proof reading.

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