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Weaver
Condition DPS

Weaver condition dps variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode Strikes
Weaver archiveChoose a build variation13 total builds
Strike damagePower DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 rating
Condition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Strikes · August 2026 review balanceExpansion required Path of Fire
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuckSnow Crows
  • Use the raid equipment baseline, then flex stability, projectile defense, or extra crowd control for the encounter.
  • Hold long cooldowns through forced movement and commit when the boss becomes targetable and stable.
Build templateDPS reportEquipmentBuildRotationElementalist builds
Build difficultyMedium

Pros +

  • High sustained melee damage
  • Excellent evasion options
  • Strong dual-attack pressure
  • Viper equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Complex attunement flow
  • Punishing when positioned poorly
  • Timing still affects performance
AttributesViper profile
Power1,507Toughness1,000Vitality1,996Precision1,452Critical Chance26.52%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage1,927Healing Power0Expertise823Concentration601Condition Duration40.06%

Loadout

Gear

Viper armor · Trapper runes · Bursting and Earth sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorViper's Helm+54 Power+54 Condition Damage+30 Precision+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Helm Superior Rune of the Trapper · 1/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorViper's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Trapper · 2/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorViper's Coat+121 Power+121 Condition Damage+67 Precision+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Coat Superior Rune of the Trapper · 3/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorViper's Gloves+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Gloves Superior Rune of the Trapper · 4/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorViper's Leggings+81 Power+81 Condition Damage+44 Precision+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Leggings Superior Rune of the Trapper · 5/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorViper's Boots+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Boots Superior Rune of the Trapper · 6/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Viper's BackpieceViper's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Condition Damage+28 Precision+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceViper's Backpiece
Viper's AccessoryViper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's AccessoryViper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's AmuletViper's Amulet+133 Power+133 Condition Damage+71 Precision+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletViper's Amulet
Viper's RingViper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Viper's RingViper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Relic of the FractalRelic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Fractal Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
PistolViper's Pistol+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Pistol Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
WarhornViper's Warhorn+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Warhorn Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
ScepterViper's Scepter+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Scepter Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
WarhornViper's Warhorn+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Warhorn Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMalign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie FlatbreadSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalMaster Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot CoreJade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityPower your jade bot and increase your character's vitality.ExoticJade Bot CoreType: Tier 10Required Level: 80Account BoundJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 Vitality

Combat configuration

Traits & Skills

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Skill bar

Recommended setupStrikes · Condition DPS

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Use Primordial Stance after the condition stack is established, then place Weaver skill 6 inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Weave Self for recovery.

Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.

Selected skill reference

  • Weave SelfHeal
  • Primordial StanceUtility
  • Twist of FateUtility
  • Weaver skill 4Utility
  • Weaver skill 5Utility
  • Weaver skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planAPistol + WarhornBScepter + Warhorn
  1. 01SetupSet up before movement

    Pair attunements deliberately so the first element sets up the second rather than swapping as soon as a skill is available.

    Weave Self›Primordial Stance›Twist of Fate    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitCommit on the stable target

    Use dual attacks through a stable target window, then retain Twist of Fate or an evade for the next forced movement.

    Primordial Stance›Twist of Fate›Weaver skill 4    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetSave value through mechanics

    Do not stay in melee simply to finish a sequence when a mechanic requires a clean reposition.

    Twist of Fate›Weaver skill 4›Weaver skill 5    Keep an answer for pressure
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.