Pros +
- Strong combo-field utility
- Good boon support
- Flexible melee pressure
- Berserker equipment profile
- Raids ready
Cons −
- Energy requires steady upkeep
- Sphere placement controls value
- Timing still affects performance

Raids · Elementalist build dossier
Catalyst power dps variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Loadout
Berserker equipment · Scholar runes · Force and Impact sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Berserker's Backpiece+63 Power+40 Precision+40 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceBerserker's Backpiece
Berserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's Amulet+157 Power+108 Precision+108 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletBerserker's Amulet
Berserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring
Berserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring


Combat configuration
Skill notes
Place Elemental Celerity inside the main burst window and follow with Catalyst skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Jade Sphere available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Combat execution
Build energy with your weapon sequence, then place Jade Sphere where the group or target will remain for its full duration.
Spend energy on the sphere that covers the current damage, boon, or defensive requirement—not simply the first one available.
Reserve one control or defensive response for mechanics after the main burst.