The Maelstrom

Description

The Maelstrom (Red line) is a Brawler Trait Tree. The other two trait trees of this class are The Fulcrum and The Fundament.

The Maelstrom A powerful dynamic striker. The Maelstrom is a dynamic fighter, capable of engaging small groups but truly shining at single combat. Skills Earned:  Pummel  Shattering Fist +[2,390 at Level 150] Might (this value increases with player level) +3% Melee Damage

Skills

These skills are acquired by spending trait points in the Maelstrom (red) trait tree. You can only obtain the Set skills if you specialize in this tree.

Active Skills	Category	Mettle	CD	Source
Pummel	Melee	-3	15s	Set:	Initial Skill
Shattering Fist	Melee + Debuff	-3	10s	Set:	Initial Skill
First Strike	Melee		8s	Trait:	First Strike
Joy of Battle - Damage	Buff	-3	3m	Trait:	Joy of Battle - Damage
Aggressive Posture	Toggle Buff		2s	Trait:	Aggressive Posture
Fist of the Valar	Melee	-All	20s	Trait:	Fist of the Valar
Battle Fury	Buff	-1, +3	3m	Trait:	Battle Fury

Set Bonuses

Set Bonus	Description	Source
Innate Strength: Raw Power	Buff	Set:	5+ total ranks
Flurry of Blows	Improves skill Pummel	Set:	10+ total ranks
Innate Strength: Clever Technique	Buff	Set:	15+ total ranks
Like a Stinging Nettle	Buff	Set:	20+ total ranks
Innate Strength: Precision	Buff	Set:	25+ total ranks
Light and Devastation	Buff	Set:	30+ total ranks
Enhanced Battle Flow	Improves trait Battle Fury	Set:	35+ total ranks

Traits

Tree Traits	Description	Source
First Strike	Gain skill First Strike	Trait:	0+ ranks
Set-up Attack Damage	Improves skills Low Strike, Dextrous Hook, Sinister Cross	Trait:	0+ ranks
Dextrous Hook Training	Improves skill Dextrous Hook	Trait:	0+ ranks,
Might Increase	Buff	Trait:	5+ ranks
Critical Chance Increase	Buff	Trait:	5+ ranks,
Revel in Victory	Buff	Trait:	10+ ranks
Joy of Battle - Damage	Gain skill Joy of Battle - Damage	Trait:	10+ ranks
Fulgurant Strike Cooldown	Improves skill Fulgurant Strike	Trait:	15+ ranks
Latent Light	Buff	Trait:	15+ ranks
Aggressive Posture	Gain skill Aggressive Posture	Trait:	20+ ranks
Latent Light Chance Increase	Buff	Trait:	20+ ranks, Latent Light (1)
Devastate Damage Increase	Buff	Trait:	25+ ranks
Overhand Smash - Incoming Healing Debuff	Improves skill Overhand Smash	Trait:	25+ ranks
Light Damage Increase	Buff	Trait:	25+ ranks
Fist of the Valar	Gain skill Fist of the Valar	Trait:	30+ ranks
Battle Fury	Gain skill Battle Fury	Trait:	30+ ranks