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Holosmith
Power DPS

Holosmith power dps variation for Fractals, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode Fractals
Holosmith archiveChoose a build variation12 total builds
Strike damagePower DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Condition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 rating
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Fractals · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required Path of Fire
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuckMetaBattle
  • Reach 150 agony resistance for Tier 4 and challenge-mode progression.
  • Adapt utility for instabilities, projectile control, stability, reflects, and fast breakbars.
Build templateDPS reportEquipmentBuildRotationEngineer builds
Build difficultyMedium

Pros +

  • High burst and cleave
  • Flexible active defense
  • Strong ranged or melee pressure
  • Berserker equipment profile
  • Fractals ready

Cons −

  • Heat management is mandatory
  • Overheat can ruin a burst window
  • Timing still affects performance
AttributesBerserker profile
Power2,715Toughness1,000Vitality1,000Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%

Loadout

Gear

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.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorBerserker's Helm+63 Power+45 Precision+45 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Helm Superior Rune of the Scholar · 1/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
Shoulders armorBerserker's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Scholar · 2/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
Coat armorBerserker's Coat+141 Power+101 Precision+101 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Coat Superior Rune of the Scholar · 3/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
Gloves armorBerserker's Gloves+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Gloves Superior Rune of the Scholar · 4/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
Leggings armorBerserker's Leggings+94 Power+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Leggings Superior Rune of the Scholar · 5/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
Boots armorBerserker's Boots+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Boots Superior Rune of the Scholar · 6/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 65 copper
ItemStat
Berserker's BackpieceBerserker's Backpiece+63 Power+40 Precision+40 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceBerserker's Backpiece
Berserker's AccessoryBerserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's AccessoryBerserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's AmuletBerserker's Amulet+157 Power+108 Precision+108 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletBerserker's Amulet
Berserker's RingBerserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring
Berserker's RingBerserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring
Relic of the ThiefRelic of the ThiefIncrease strike damage after using a skill with a recharge.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Thief Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
SwordBerserker's Sword+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponBerserker's Sword Main Hand Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
PistolBerserker's Pistol+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Off Hand WeaponBerserker's Pistol Off Hand Superior Sigil of ImpactSuperior Sigil of Impact+3% Strike Damage+7% Strike Damage vs Stunned or Knocked-Down FoesExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
RifleBerserker's Rifle+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Rifle Two-Handed Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMighty +9 Agony Infusion+5 Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash SoupBowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup+100 Power+70 Ferocity+10% Experience from KillsAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodBowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Superior Sharpening StoneSuperior Sharpening StoneGain Power equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Power equal to 6% of FerocityAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilitySuperior Sharpening Stone
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 setupFractals · Power DPS

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Place Laser Disk inside the main burst window and follow with Holosmith skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Photon Forge available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.

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Selected skill reference

  • Photon ForgeHeal
  • Laser DiskUtility
  • Spectrum ShieldUtility
  • Holosmith skill 4Utility
  • Holosmith skill 5Utility
  • Holosmith skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopFractals
Weapon planASword + PistolBRifle
  1. 01SetupStage the breakbar

    Enter Photon Forge with a planned heat window and use its high-impact skills before heat becomes restrictive.

    Photon Forge›Laser Disk›Spectrum Shield    Save control for the bar
  2. 02CommitBurst under exposed

    Exit Forge before overheating, then rebuild cooldowns and heat through weapon pressure.

    Laser Disk›Spectrum Shield›Holosmith skill 4    Spend during exposed
  3. 03ResetMove into the next pull

    Use Spectrum Shield or a mobility tool to protect the next Forge entry rather than recovering after an overheat.

    Spectrum Shield›Holosmith skill 4›Holosmith skill 5    Adapt to instabilities
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.