Few things cause more mayhem on a battlefield than fire, which spreads death and destruction to both single and AOE targets alike. Read on for my Pyromancer build guide for Rogue Trader.
This build is current to the 1.0.93 patch!
Best Pyromancer Build in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Below you’ll find a list of the best abilities, skills, talents, and characteristics to choose at each level if you want to build a Pyromancer as your main character in Rogue Trader. Choose the following during early character setup:
This build will take you through the first 15 levels of the game, where you’ll get to make a second choice of direction. If you decide you want to go a different path at any point, due to the composition of your party being unbalanced, don’t worry. It issimple to respecat any time.
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Best Pyromancer Characteristics in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
You have two key stats that will govern your Pyromancer’s damage output (Willpower and Perception), so concentrate the majority of your attention there. However, there are a few more stats that you shouldn’t ignore.
Best Pyromancer Skills in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Skills should be spread around your team, and it isn’t important who has what as long as you cover everything as well as possible. However, certain skills do suit the Pyromancer more due to the stats you’ll be raising.
Best Pyromancer Talents in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
This is where you flesh out your Pyromancer to make them unique, doubling down on what makes them special, while adding a few extra fiery strings to the bow.
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Best Pyromancer Abilities in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
This is a full-on Pyromancer damage build, making enemies easier to hit and then spreading burn damage far and wide. Do your best to protect your allies from burn damage, as once things get messy, fire doesn’t pick sides!
Best Pyromancer Items in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Equip the best two Staff weapons you can find, making sure each has a different unique ability. I like theDiviner’s Staff(the next hit on the target is a guaranteed Crit) paired with theCharged Staff(lightning attack), switching as required.
In terms of armor, stick with the light stuff.SysnskinorPsychic Bodygloveis awesome early on, giving you a65+ percent Dodge chance. Beyond that, look for any accessories that improve your core skills and abilities.
How to play Pyromancer in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
This Pyromancer is very much a glass cannon that needs to be kept clear of melee and left with a clear remit to survey the battlefield and pick targets at will. Damage is hard, fast, and escalating, so attempt to target pockets of closely knit enemies largely away from allies.
Try to spread your damage by DOTs as much as possible, letting damage build and spread while giving even more chances to land crits on multiple targets. This Pyromancer pairs well with a tough tank and another support unit capable of strong crowd control.
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