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Willbender
Power DPS

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

Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode StrikesReviewed August 8, 2026

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Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Strikes · August 2026 review balanceExpansion required End of Dragons
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.
Traits & skillsRotation guideEquipmentRotationGuardian builds
Build difficultyMedium

Pros +

  • Fast target access
  • Strong sustained pressure
  • Useful active defense
  • Berserker equipment profile
  • Strikes ready

Cons −

  • Overcommitting leaves few escapes
  • Needs clean positioning around mechanics
  • Timing still affects performance
AttributesBerserker profile
Power2,715Toughness1,000Vitality1,000Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%

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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
SpearBerserker's Spear+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Spear 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 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
GreatswordBerserker's Greatsword+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Greatsword 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 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
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 setupStrikes · Power DPS

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Place Whirling Light inside the main burst window and follow with Heel Crack when the target is stable. Keep Reversal of Fortune available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.

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Selected skill reference

  • Reversal of FortuneHeal
  • Whirling LightUtility
  • Heaven's PalmUtility
  • Flash ComboUtility
  • Roiling LightUtility
  • Heel CrackElite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopStrikes
Weapon planASpearBGreatsword
  1. 01SetupSet up before movement

    Use mobility skills to enter when the target is committed, not simply to reach it first.

    Reversal of Fortune›Whirling Light›Heaven's Palm    Watch for forced movement
  2. 02CommitCommit on the stable target

    Chain virtues and weapon pressure while Lethal Tempo is active, then disengage before defensive tools are exhausted.

    Whirling Light›Heaven's Palm›Flash Combo    Commit only on a stable boss
  3. 03ResetSave value through mechanics

    Save Heaven's Palm or a virtue response for the key breakbar or enemy counter-pressure.

    Heaven's Palm›Flash Combo›Roiling Light    Keep an answer for pressure
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.