Yellow

Overview

Yellow Rune-keeper, built for high-burst damage.

Lightning RK got some nerfs, and it is very behind the top dogs of DPS (Champ, Hunter, Warden etc.). They have quite a lot of RNG as well when it comes to their DPS, thus not making it a very reliable choice for serious endgame content.

Stat Priority

For stats you’ll focus on Critical Rating -> Tactical Mastery -> (Enough)Finesse -> Tact/Phys Mitigations -> Vitality

After that you should focus on getting your finesse up to at least 25% but it is recommended to get to 30% for higher tier instances, as otherwise a your attacks may be resisted in T3 and higher content.

Once your Finesse target has been met you should focus on slotting Vitality essences and then Tactical Mitigation essences.

Trait Tree

Virtues

Main priority is damage virtues, but stats are easier to get now and there is a lot of finesse floating around. You can replace Wit, Valour or Confidence with Loyalty or Honour to reduce your finesse and improve mitigations and morale.

Traceries

Runekeeper LI

Watch: Runekeeper guide