Bard Openers

There are a few other openers you will see around, but the two below are the main general-purpose intermediate options.

For all openers:

• Any given Burst Shot in the image could be Refulgent Arrow, or vice versa save for the one using Barrage.
• Use Pitch Perfect at three stacks as able, Heartbreak Shot as able, and Refulgent procs as you get them.
• Try to use your first skill as the countdown hits zero (not before). This is aimed at aligning buffs long-term.
• The best potion as of 7.05 is high-quality Grade 2 Gemdraught of Dexterity.

Opener FAQ

Is it really okay to use Radiant Finale for only 2% in the opener?

Yes, by the next two-minute burst you will have gotten three more coda.

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Should I use Refulgent Arrow between Stormbite and Caustic Bite if I get a proc?

No, getting both DoTs up as soon as possible is slightly better.

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Should I burn Pitch Perfect at less than three stacks after the 24 (WM timer) proc?

No, go ahead and wait for the 21 proc. Even though it will lose one buff, this is an overall gain.

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I’ve heard about using Tinctures at two minutes, why is it here?

This is just a default opener if you don’t know the fight length. If you’re certain the fight will last 8:30 or more (accounting for downtime), you will want to Tincture at two and eight minutes.