Build difficultyEasy
Pros +
- Fast target access
- Strong sustained pressure
- Useful active defense
- Harrier equipment profile
- Strikes ready
Cons −
- Overcommitting leaves few escapes
- Needs clean positioning around mechanics
- Timing still affects performance
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Heal Support
Willbender heal support variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty EasyRating 4/5Mode StrikesReviewed August 8, 2026
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Strike damagePower DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCondition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingGroup sustainBoon SupportHard difficulty · 5/5 rating
Group sustainHeal SupportEasy difficulty · 4/5 ratingCurrent
Verification levelSnow Crows-reviewed weapon planHardstuckSnow Crows
The displayed weapon plan was checked against the current Snow Crows raid directory. Gear, traits, utility choices, and rotation notes remain House of Dragonz editorial guidance and should be reviewed encounter by encounter.
- 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.
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%
Build context
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Loadout
Gear
Harrier equipment · Monk runes · Transference and Concentration sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
ArmorStat & upgrade
Harrier's Helm+63 Power+45 Healing Power+45 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Helm
Superior Rune of the Monk · 1/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing Power
Harrier's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Monk · 2/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing Power
Harrier's Coat+141 Power+101 Healing Power+101 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Coat Superior Rune of the Monk · 3/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing Power
Harrier's Gloves+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Gloves Superior Rune of the Monk · 4/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing Power
Harrier's Leggings+94 Power+67 Healing Power+67 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Leggings Superior Rune of the Monk · 5/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing Power
Harrier's Boots+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Boots Superior Rune of the Monk · 6/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerItemStat
Harrier's Backpiece+63 Power+40 Healing Power+40 ConcentrationAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceHarrier's Backpiece
Harrier's Accessory+110 Power+74 Healing Power+74 ConcentrationBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryHarrier's Accessory
Harrier's Accessory+110 Power+74 Healing Power+74 ConcentrationSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryHarrier's Accessory
Harrier's Amulet+157 Power+108 Healing Power+108 ConcentrationBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletHarrier's Amulet
Harrier's Ring+126 Power+85 Healing Power+85 ConcentrationBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingHarrier's Ring
Harrier's Ring+126 Power+85 Healing Power+85 ConcentrationBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingHarrier's Ring
Relic of the MonkHealing skills build stacks that increase outgoing healing.Relic of the Monk RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Harrier's Spear+251 Power+179 Healing Power+179 ConcentrationAscended · Two-Handed WeaponHarrier's Spear Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceHealing to other allies is increased by 10%.
Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationSecondary weapon set
Harrier's Staff+251 Power+179 Healing Power+179 ConcentrationAscended · Two-Handed WeaponHarrier's Staff Two-Handed Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceHealing to other allies is increased by 10%. Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationOther items
Healing +9 Agony Infusion+5 Healing Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Healing +9 Agony Infusion
Bowl of Fruit Salad with Mint Garnish+10% Outgoing Healing+100 Healing Power+70 ConcentrationFoodBowl of Fruit Salad with Mint Garnish
Bountiful Maintenance OilGain Concentration from Healing PowerGain Concentration from PowerUtilityBountiful Maintenance Oil
Jade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 VitalityCombat configuration
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Open with Reversal of Fortune available, use Whirling Light for the group's immediate need, and reserve Heel Crack for the most dangerous strikes pressure.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Reversal of FortuneHeal
Whirling LightUtility
Heaven's PalmUtility
Flash ComboUtility
Roiling LightUtility
Heel CrackElite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planASpearBStaff
- 01SetupPrepare group coverage
Use mobility skills to enter when the target is committed, not simply to reach it first.
››Watch for forced movement - 02CommitStabilize the pressure window
Chain virtues and weapon pressure while Lethal Tempo is active, then disengage before defensive tools are exhausted.
››Commit only on a stable boss - 03ResetHold the recovery tool
Save Heaven's Palm or a virtue response for the key breakbar or enemy counter-pressure.
››Keep an answer for pressure