Optimization Checklist

Utilize the Penetration Calculator and Critical Damage Calculator for specific optimizations of Penetration and Critical Damage values for your group.

Buffs

Major CourageMajor Courage Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers with Spell Power Cure or Vestment of Olorime.
Minor CourageMinor Courage Information Link
Commonly provided by Arcanist Support Damage Dealers using the Minor Courage Affix for the Banner Bearer skill.
Aggressive HornAggressive Horn Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks or Healers. Increasing maximum Stamina and Magicka pools directly increases damage and healing output.
Major ForceMajor Force Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks or Healers via Aggressive War Horn and Saxhleel Champion.
Minor ForceMinor Force Information Link
Commonly provided by Velothi Ur-Mage's Amulet, Barbed Trap, or Oakensoul Ring.
Major SlayerMajor Slayer Information Link
Commonly provided by a Healer with Roaring Opportunist (and Jorvuld's Guidance), or two support members in either War Machine or Master Architect.
Minor SlayerMinor Slayer Information Link
Provided by trial set three-piece bonus, or Oakensoul Ring.
Major Brutality & SorceryMajor Brutality & Sorcery Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks running the Earth Heart skill line via Igneous Weapons, or Essence of Weapon/Spell Power potions.
Minor Brutality or SorceryMinor Brutality or Sorcery Information Link
Provided by Tanks using Earthen Heart abilities
Major Savagery or ProphecyMajor Savagery or Prophecy Information Link
Provided by having Camouflaged Hunter slotted on the primary bar, or Essence of Weapon/Spell Power potions.
Minor Savagery or ProphecyMinor Savagery or Prophecy Information Link
Provided by Damage Dealers dealing critical damage with an Assassination ability slotted, or Damage Dealers using Dark Magic skill line abilities.
Major BerserkMajor Berserk Information Link
Provided by Tanks using the Charged Atronach ultimate from the Daedric Summoning skill line.
Minor BerserkMinor Berserk Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers via Combat Prayer or having Camouflaged Hunter slotted on the primary bar and flanking targets.
Pillager's ProfitPillager's Profit Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers.
Meridia's FavorMeridia's Favor Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers.
Aura of PrideAura of Pride Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks or Healers.
Lucent EchoesLucent Echoes Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks.
Powerful AssaultPowerful Assault Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks or Healers.
Pearlescent WardPearlescent Ward Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks. Roughly equivalent to 58% Powerful Assault uptime, with subjective benefits.
Xoryn's MasterpieceXoryn's Masterpiece Information Link
Occasionally provided by Healers or Tanks. Roughly equivalent to 52% Powerful Assault uptime, with subjective benefits.
Behemoth's AuraBehemoth's Aura Information Link
Situationally provided by Tanks or Healers, high dependent on group damage type composition optimizing for Fire damage.

Debuffs

Major BreachMajor Breach Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Susceptibility, Unnerving Boneyard, Razor Caltrops, or Puncture.
Minor BreachMinor Breach Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Chilled targets in Elemental Blockade (Ice Staff) or Puncture.
Minor BrittleMinor Brittle Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via while having two Ice Staves equipped, or Rune of the Colorless Pool.
Major VulnerabilityMajor Vulnerability Information Link
Commonly provided anyone using the Grave Lord skill line, or Tank sets like Archdruid Devyric or Turning Tide.
Minor VulnerabilityMinor Vulnerability Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Susceptibility, Unnerving Boneyard, or any source of Concussion.
CrusherCrusher Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Blockade.
Roar of AlkoshRoar of Alkosh Information Link
Situationally provided by any role, depending on Penetration needs for group composition.
Elemental CatalystElemental Catalyst Information Link
Situationally provided by Tanks or Healers depending on Critical Damage needs for group composition..
Touch of Z'enTouch of Z'en Information Link
Commonly provided by Support Damage Dealers.
Way of Martial KnowledgeWay of Martial Knowledge Information Link
Situationally provided by Healers.
Engulfing FlamesEngulfing Flames Information Link
Provided by Support Damage Dealers running the Ardent Flame skill line..
Off BalanceOff Balance Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers via Elemental Blockade (Lightning Staff). Damage Dealers only benefit from this while having the Blue Champion Point "Exploiter" slotted.