Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- High sustained melee damage
- Excellent evasion options
- Strong dual-attack pressure
- Marauder equipment profile
- PvP ready
Cons −
- Complex attunement flow
- Punishing when positioned poorly
- Precise execution required
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Weaver
Duelist
Weaver duelist variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode PvP
Weaver archiveChoose a build variation13 total builds
Competitive pressureDuelistHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Strike damageTeamfighterHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCommunity review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuck
- Structured PvP uses its own amulet, rune, relic, and sigil template.
- Track enemy stun breaks and defensive cooldowns before committing the main sequence.
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%
Loadout
Gear
Power competitive equipment · Mobility runes · Control sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Structured PvP equipmentPvE armor stats, trinkets, infusions, food, and Jade Bot bonuses are disabled. This standardized PvP template controls the build.
Conquest focusSide-node pressure, survival, control, and favorable one-versus-one fights
Superior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Toughness(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Toughness(5): +100 Power(6): +125 ToughnessSuperior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Demolisher Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Precision+500 Toughness+500 FerocityDemolisher AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.Primary weapon set
Spear
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Secondary weapon set
Sword + Dagger
Superior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.Combat configuration
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Place Primordial Stance inside the main burst window and follow with Weaver skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Weave Self available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
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
Weapon planASpearBSword + Dagger
- 01SetupRead enemy defenses
Pair attunements deliberately so the first element sets up the second rather than swapping as soon as a skill is available.
››Track stun breaks - 02CommitForce the decisive trade
Use dual attacks through a stable target window, then retain Twist of Fate or an evade for the next forced movement.
››Do not overextend - 03ResetReset and rotate
Do not stay in melee simply to finish a sequence when a mechanic requires a clean reposition.
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