Optimization Checklist

Utilize the Penetration Calculator and Critical Damage Calculator for in-depth optimization of these specific values for your group.

Buffs

Major CourageMajor Courage Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers.
Minor CourageMinor Courage Information Link
Commonly provided by Arcanist Support Damage Dealers using Zenas' Empowering Disc.
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 or Barbed Trap.
Major SlayerMajor Slayer Information Link
Commonly provided by a Healer with Roaring Opportunist, 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 Mythic.
Major Brutality & SorceryMajor Brutality & Sorcery Information Link
Commonly provided by Dragonknight Tanks via Igneous Weapons.
Minor Brutality or SorceryMinor Brutality or Sorcery Information Link
Provided by Dragonknights using Earthen Heart abilities, or Templars using Dawn's Wrath abilities.
Major Savagery or ProphecyMajor Savagery or Prophecy Information Link
Provided by having Camouflaged Hunter slotted on the primary bar, or potions.
Minor Savagery or ProphecyMinor Savagery or Prophecy Information Link
Provided by Nightblades dealing critical damage or Sorcerers using Dark Magic abilities.
Major BerserkMajor Berserk Information Link
Commonly provided by Sorcerer's using the Charged Atronach ultimate.
Minor BerserkMinor Berserk Information Link
Commonly provided by Healers via Combat Prayer or having Camouflaged Hunter slotted on the primary bar.
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
Rarely provided by Healers. Roughly equivalent to 52% Powerful Assault uptime, with subjective benefits.
Behemoth's AuraBehemoth's Aura Information Link
Rarely provided by Tanks, high dependent on group damage type composition.

Debuffs

Major BreachMajor Breach Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Susceptibility.
Minor BreachMinor Breach Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Chilled targets in Elemental Blockade (Ice Staff).
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 by Tanks via item sets, or Necromancers via Glacial Colossus.
Minor VulnerabilityMinor Vulnerability Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Susceptibility, Boneyard, or other sources of Concussion.
CrusherCrusher Information Link
Commonly provided by Tanks via Elemental Blockade.
Roar of AlkoshRoar of Alkosh Information Link
Commonly provided by Support Damage Dealers.
Elemental CatalystElemental Catalyst Information Link
Commonly provided by Support Damage Dealers.
Touch of Z'enTouch of Z'en Information Link
Commonly provided by Support Damage Dealers.
Way of Martial KnowledgeWay of Martial Knowledge Information Link
Commonly provided by Support Damage Dealers.
Engulfing FlamesEngulfing Flames Information Link
Provided by Dragonknight Damage Dealers or Tanks.
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.