Rotation & Cooldowns (2.1)
A rotation is a system for ordering your abilities in a way that maximizes your damage, threat or healing. Mastering a rotation will help you to quickly prioritize abilities during actual encounters so that you will always have the highest possible output as a(n) Combat spec Sentinel (Jedi Knight).
Single Target
Single target rotations are designed for maximum damage, threat or healing on one target at a time. Single target rotations are more effective the longer you are able to focus on the same target.
Priority
Execute the following ability priority for optimal damage, threat, or healing on a single target.
- Zen
- Precision Slash + Master Strike +/- Blade Storm
- Dispatch
- Blade Storm with Opportune Attack
- Blade Rush to maintain buff and proc Opportune Attack
- Twin Saber Throw if okay to AoE.
- Zealous Strike or Strike
The key to the spec priority system is to remember the following:
- Use Zealous Strike or Strike if below 7 Focus.
- Maintain the buff from Zen .
- Use Precision Slash and follow with Master Strike . Try to squeeze in Blade Storm if buffed.
- Maintain the Blade Rush buff to more quickly activate Opportune Attack .
- Follow the priority list and use higher priority abilities as often as possible.
Multiple Target (AoE)
Execute the following ability priority for optimal damage, threat, or healing on multiple targets.
Priority
Burst Cooldowns
Burst cooldowns are used to increase your damage, threat or healing for a brief period of time.
- Valorous Call
- Use immediately on every single cooldown after consuming your Centering via Zen or Inspiration
- Inspiration
- Use instead of Zen at the discretion of your raid or party leader. Best followed by Valorous Call + Zen to maximize your personal DPS.
Survivability Cooldowns
Survivability cooldowns are used to keep you alive, reduce aggro, and provide relief to healers.