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Wind Dancer Ravenous Swarm Minion Tactician (349% Physical Damage)

Tactician·MercenaryPatch 0.5.0·byPublic Builds
Version 1·Updated Jul 9, 2026
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Overview

Offense

1. Ravenous Swarm
3,123
2. Best Poison DPS
1,059

Utility

Mana
981
Spirit
336
Gear spirit
200
Move speed
x2.42

Defense

Life
1,936
ES
590
Character armour
21,006
Gear armour
3,465
Character evasion
45,012
Gear evasion
2,826
Fire res
51%
Cold res
58%
Lightning res
67%
Chaos res
75%

Passive Tree

133
Nodes
21
Notables
3
Keystones

Key Passives

Whispers of DoomKey
Hex Master
15% increased Curse effect
+1 to maximum number of Curses
Curse
Giant's BloodKey
You can wield [Two-Handed] [Axe|Axes], [Mace|Maces] and [Sword|Swords] in one hand Triple [Attributes|Attribute] requirements of [MartialWeapon|Martial Weapons] Inherent Life granted by [Strength] is halved
Attribute
Mind Over MatterKey
All [DamageTypes|Damage] is taken from Mana before Life 50% less Mana Recovery Rate
Life
Battle-hardenedNotable
Hits against you have 20% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
+5 to Strength
+5 to Dexterity
20% increased Armour and Evasion Rating
CriticalAttributeArmour
Enveloping PresenceNotable
Aura Skills have 6% increased Magnitudes
30% increased Presence Area of Effect
GemArea
Leather Bound GauntletsNotable
+1 to Evasion Rating per 1 Item Armour on Equipped Gloves
Armour
Tactical RetreatNotable
+5 metres to Dodge Roll distance while Surrounded
10% increased Movement Speed while Surrounded
EvasionMovement Speed
Knight of ChitusNotable
Gain Deflection Rating equal to 12% of Evasion Rating
15% increased Block chance
EvasionBlock

Effect Profile

EffectStats
Attribute
PassiveCountTotal
  • to any Attribute61+305
  • to Dexterity1+5
  • to Strength1+5
  • you can wield [Two-Handed] [Axe|Axes], [Mace|Maces] and [Sword|Swords] in one hand Triple [Attributes|Attribute] requirements of [MartialWeapon|Martial Weapons] Inherent Life granted by [Strength] is halved10
Armour
PassiveCountTotal
  • of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage1397%
  • increased Armour and Evasion Rating7103%
  • increased Armour455%
  • gain # % of Evasion Rating as extra Armour18%
Gem
PassiveCountTotal
  • aura Skills have # % increased Magnitudes953%
  • increased Glory generation for Banner Skills6120%
  • banner Skills have # % increased Aura Magnitudes339%
  • banner Skills have # % increased Area of Effect246%
Evasion
PassiveCountTotal
  • gain Deflection Rating equal to # % of Evasion Rating957%
  • gain # % of Evasion Rating as extra Ailment Threshold1100%
  • increased Evasion Rating if you have been Hit Recently140%
  • metres to Dodge Roll distance while Surrounded1+5
Jewel
PassiveCountTotal
  • [Jewel] Socket80
Life
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased amount of Life Leeched336%
  • increased maximum Life24%
  • all [DamageTypes|Damage] is taken from Mana before Life # % less Mana Recovery Rate150%
  • increased Maximum Life if you have at least # Red Support Gems Socketed15%
Area
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Presence Area of Effect495%
  • banner Buffs linger on you for # seconds after you leave the Area1+2
Movement Speed
PassiveCountTotal
  • increased Movement Speed if you have at least # Green Support Gems Socketed15%
  • increased Movement Speed while Surrounded110%

Gear

The Hammer of Faith

Giant Maul

Item Level 79
Unique
Properties
Range15
Physical Damage469-704
Quality20
SocketsS S S
Attacks per Second1.1
Critical Hit Chance5%
Total DPS645.2
Physical DPS645.2
Requirements
Level65
Rune
  • 20% increased Physical Damage
  • Convert 20% of Requirements to Dexterity
  • Convert 20% of Requirements to Intelligence
Bonded
  • Bonded: 20% increased effect of Fully Broken Armour
Explicit
  • 349% increased Physical Damage
  • 10% reduced Attack Speed
  • +10% to all Elemental Resistances
  • 50% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
  • Every 10 seconds, gain a random non-damaging Shrine buff for 20 seconds
  • Corrupted

Spirit Crack

Stoic Sceptre

Item Level 83
Rare
Properties
Quality20
SocketsS S
Spirit100
Requirements
Level90
Rune
  • Allies in your Presence deal 40% increased Damage
  • Allies in your Presence have 10% increased Attack Speed
Bonded
  • Bonded: 40% increased Damage while Shapeshifted
  • Bonded: 10% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted
Desecrated
  • Allies in your Presence deal 25 to 45 added Attack Fire Damage
Explicit
  • Allies in your Presence have 16% increased Attack Speed
  • Allies in your Presence deal 119% increased Damage
  • Allies in your Presence deal 1 to 64 added Attack Lightning Damage
  • Allies in your Presence have 38% increased Critical Damage Bonus
Crafted
  • Aura Skills have 17% increased Magnitudes

Alpha's Howl

Armoured Cap

Item Level 81
Unique
Properties
Evasion710
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level65
Enchant
  • Allocates The Howling Primate
Rune
  • +50 to all Attributes
  • Raven-Touched
Bonded
  • Bonded: +1 Maximum Life per Level
Explicit
  • 100% increased Evasion Rating
  • +100 to Spirit
  • +72% to Cold Resistance
  • Presence Radius is doubled

Corpse Shroud

Dastard Armour

Item Level 80
Rare
Properties
Armour1776
Evasion1636
Movement Speed-4%
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level65
Rune
  • 40% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Bonded
  • Bonded: +40 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +40 to maximum Mana
Implicit
  • +61 to maximum Life
Explicit
  • +218 to Armour
  • +204 to Evasion Rating
  • 144% increased Armour and Evasion
  • +31 to Dexterity
  • +39% to Fire Resistance
  • +36% to Lightning Resistance

Onslaught Clutches

Massive Mitts

Item Level 81
Rare
Properties
Armour1171
Quality20
SocketsS S
Requirements
Level80
Rune
  • 20% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
  • 50% increased Glory generation
Bonded
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Life
  • Bonded: +20 to maximum Mana
  • Bonded: Banner Skills have 20% increased Aura Magnitudes
Desecrated
  • +14 to Strength and Dexterity
Explicit
  • +187 to Armour
  • 141% increased Armour
  • +46 to maximum Life
  • +33% to Fire Resistance
  • +29% to Lightning Resistance
  • Corrupted

Anarchy Slippers

Noble Sabatons

Item Level 82
Rare
Properties
Armour518
Evasion480
Quality20
SocketsS
Requirements
Level70
Rune
  • 5% increased Movement Speed
Bonded
  • Bonded: 10% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
Desecrated
  • +14% to Fire and Chaos Resistances
Explicit
  • 35% increased Movement Speed
  • +78 to Armour
  • +75 to Evasion Rating
  • 97% increased Armour and Evasion
  • +37% to Lightning Resistance
  • +20% to Chaos Resistance

Mageblood

Utility Belt

Item Level 79
Unique
Properties
Charm Slots3
Requirements
Level55
Implicit
  • Has 3 Charm Slots
  • 20% of Flask Recovery applied Instantly
Explicit
  • Legacy of Amethyst
  • Legacy of Stibnite
  • Legacy of Quicksilver
  • Legacy of Jade
  • All Mage's Legacies have 26% increased effect per duplicate Mage's Legacy you have

Fixation of Yix

Stellar Amulet

Item Level 71
Unique
Requirements
Level24
Enchant
  • Allocates Warlord Leader
Implicit
  • +7 to all Attributes
Explicit
  • +100 to maximum Life
  • Allies in your Presence have 49% increased Critical Hit Chance
  • Allies in your Presence have 49% increased Critical Damage Bonus
  • Allies in your Presence have 24% increased Attack Speed
  • Allies in your Presence have 20% increased Cast Speed
  • 50% reduced Presence Area of Effect

Evergrasping Ring

Pearl Ring

Item Level 80
Unique
Requirements
Level32
Implicit
  • 8% increased Cast Speed
Explicit
  • +58 to maximum Mana
  • Allies in your Presence Gain 37% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
  • Enemies in your Presence Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage
  • Corrupted

Kalandra's Touch

Ring

Item Level 81
Unique
Requirements
Level0
Implicit
  • Reflects opposite Ring

Beira's Anguish

Dousing Charm

Item Level 80
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use30
Duration30
Quality0
Requirements
Level32
Implicit
  • Used when you become Ignited
Explicit
  • 25% Chance to gain a Charge when you kill an enemy
  • Creates Ignited Ground for 4 seconds when used, Igniting enemies as though dealing Fire damage equal to 500% of your maximum Life

Arakaali's Gift

Antidote Charm

Item Level 82
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use20
Duration30
Quality11
Requirements
Level24
Implicit
  • Used when you become Poisoned
Explicit
  • Recover Life equal to 20% of Mana Flask's Recovery Amount when used
  • Recover Mana equal to 15% of Life Flask's Recovery Amount when used

The Fall of the Axe

Silver Charm

Item Level 80
Unique
Properties
Charges Max40
Charges Per Use20
Duration30
Quality0
Requirements
Level10
Implicit
  • Used when you are affected by a Slow
Explicit
  • Grants Onslaught during effect

Effervescent Ultimate Life Flask of the Bountiful

Item Level 65
Magic
Properties
Quality20
Requirements
Level60
Implicit
  • 27% of Recovery applied Instantly
  • 51% increased Charges

Lavianga's Spirits

Gargantuan Mana Flask

Item Level 79
Unique
Properties
Charges Max75
Charges Per Use10
Duration20
Mana Per Use185
Quality20
Requirements
Level49
Implicit
  • This Flask cannot be Used but applies its Effect constantly
  • 70% reduced Amount Recovered

Skills & Gems

Defiance Banner(Lv8)5 supports

While active, Attacking enemies builds Glory. When you have maximum Glory, you can place an inspiring Banner for a duration with an Aura that grants you and nearby Allies Armour, Evasion and movement speed.

Banner duration is 6 seconds
Support gems
Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1
Daressos PassionSupports Banner Skills, causing them to require significantly less Glory to use.Lv1
RefractionSupports Banner Skills, causing those affected by Auras they create to gain Refractive Plating, a Buff which grants Deflection Rating and causes Armour to partially apply to Elemental Hit Damage.Lv1
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
Fast ForwardSupports any skill that has a duration making that duration shorter.Lv1
Wind Dancer(Lv21)5 supports

While active, periodically grants stages of a buff that gives you more Evasion per stage. Being Hit by an Enemy while you have this buff consumes all stages to damage and Knock Back enemies around you.

Gain a stage every 1.5 seconds
Support gems
BlindSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing them to Blind on Hit.Lv1
MaimSupports Attacks, causing them to Maim enemies.Lv1
OverpowerSupports any skill that Hits Enemies, causing it to build up Stun more quickly.Lv1
BludgeonSupports any skill that Hits enemies, causing it to Knock Back enemies.Lv1
Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1
Ravenous Swarm(Lv19)5 supports

While active and enemies are present, swarms of insects emerge from your body to pursue nearby enemies. The swarms are untargetable Minions that Attack and Poison enemies.

Swarm duration is 6 seconds
Support gems
LacerateSupports any skill that Hits enemies, giving it a chance to inflict Bleeding.Lv1
ComorbiditySupports any skill that Hits enemies, allowing it to inflict an extra Poison on enemies but shortening the duration of those Poisons.Lv1
AdmixtureSupports Skills which can cause Damaging Hits. Bleeding inflicted by those Hits is more effective against Poisoned Enemies, and Poison inflicted by Supported Skills is more effective against Bleeding Enemies.Lv1
Minion MasterySupports Minion skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1
EncumbranceSupports any skill, causing inflicted Slows to be more powerful.Lv1
Blasphemy(Lv21)3 supports

Turn socketed Curse skills into vile Auras, applying their effects to all nearby enemies.

Supported Curses have 50% less Magnitudes
Support gems
Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1
Ritualistic CurseSupports Curse skills, causing them to cover a larger area but take longer to Curse enemies.Lv1
Heightened CurseSupports Curse Skills, magnifying their power.Lv1
War Banner(Lv4)4 supports

While active, Attacking enemies builds Glory. When you have maximum Glory, you can place an inspiring Banner for a duration with an Aura that grants you and nearby Allies Attack damage, Attack speed and Accuracy.

Banner duration is 6 seconds
Support gems
Magnified EffectSupports any skill with an area of effect, making it larger.Lv1
RefractionSupports Banner Skills, causing those affected by Auras they create to gain Refractive Plating, a Buff which grants Deflection Rating and causes Armour to partially apply to Elemental Hit Damage.Lv1
MobilitySupports skills that can be used while moving, allowing you to move faster while using them.Lv1
Fast ForwardSupports any skill that has a duration making that duration shorter.Lv1
Withering Presence(Lv20)3 supports

While active, emits an Aura that periodically Withers enemies in your Presence.

Withers enemies in your Presence every 1.8 seconds
Support gems
PersistenceSupports any skill that has a duration, making that duration longer.Lv1
Chaos MasterySupports Chaos skills, granting them an additional level. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1
Uhtreds AugurySupports Skills which can gain levels, granting them additional levels provided exactly two other supports are used with the supported Skill. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1
Discipline(Lv20)2 supports

Emit an Aura that grants you and Allies in your Presence additional Total Energy Shield.

Aura grants +18 to Total Maximum Energy Shield
Support gems
Her DeclarationLv1
Arbiters ReachLv1
Overwhelming Presence(Lv21)2 supports

While active, emits an Aura that makes enemies in your Presence easier to Stun and inflict Elemental Ailments upon.

Enemies in your Presence have 15% reduced Elemental Ailment Threshold
Enemies in your Presence have 15% reduced Stun Threshold
Support gems
Uruks SmeltingSupports any skill, causing Armour Break it inflicts to be stronger. Fully Breaking Armour with Supported Skills permanently increases the Physical Damage taken by those affected, up to a cap.Lv1
Uhtreds OmenSupports Skills which can gain levels, granting them additional levels provided exactly one other support is used with the supported Skill. Does not support skills which do not have levels.Lv1
Time of Need(Lv19)1 support

While active, periodically invokes divine blessings to heal you and remove Curses and Elemental Ailments from you.

10 seconds between Blessings
Blessing recovers 17 Life and removes Curses and Elemental Ailments
Support gems
IngenuitySupports skills with Cooldowns, increasing the rate at which those Cooldowns Recover. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Lv1

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