https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lu6IOwhCMI

LZH is the best mageblade in the game, and probably the best magic PVE DPS in the game based on his VMA scores. While almost nobody can do what he does, this is what we are attempting to replicate.

As to gear sets, there are a few options. The "master acuity" combo is becoming the trial meta. You can also have really good results with a more traditional Julianos, Trial Set, Monster set type build.

As to the rotation, well there isnt one. You basically juggle 3-4 DOTs, a buff, and merciless, and your weave and swap canceling needs to be on point. You can force a somewhat circular rotation onto this build, (cast all your DOTs in order), but its a pretty hefty DPS loss. This is absolutely the best magic damage build at the moment, but your average player can't pull it off and will do better on a sorc. Not saying that is you or anyone in this thread, it's just something to think about.

Gear Combos I run (all with VMA fire staff on back bar):

Master Architect (5), Mechanical Acuity (5 on front bar), Kena (1), VMA staff (1, backbar) - Trial meta

Burning Spell Weave (5), Mechanical Acuity (5 on front bar), Kena (1), VMA staff (1, backbar) - Touch more on a dummy, maybe better in trash with destro ultimates

Julianos (5), Skoria/Zaan (2), Infal/moondancer (3-4 frontbar), VMA staff (1, backbar) - 4 man and more casual stuff. Skoria is nice for some fights, especially with the extra health, but Zann DPS is nuts if you can stay inside 10 meters. Zaan is not practical in a lot of fights.