Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- Flexible boon support
- Useful repeat utility
- Strong group control
- Diviner equipment profile
- Strikes ready
Cons −
- Note management requires attention
- Effects need subgroup positioning
- Precise execution required
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Troubadour
Boon Support
Troubadour boon support variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode Strikes
Troubadour archiveChoose a build variation17 total builds
Strike damagePower DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCondition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 rating
Group sustainBoon SupportHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Group sustainHeal SupportEasy difficulty · 4/5 ratingCommunity 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.
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%
Loadout
Gear
Diviner armor · Leadership runes · Concentration and Force sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
ArmorStat & upgrade
Diviner's Helm+54 Power+54 Concentration+30 Precision+30 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Helm
Superior Rune of Leadership · 1/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon Duration
Diviner's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Shoulders Superior Rune of Leadership · 2/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon Duration
Diviner's Coat+121 Power+121 Concentration+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Coat Superior Rune of Leadership · 3/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon Duration
Diviner's Gloves+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Gloves Superior Rune of Leadership · 4/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon Duration
Diviner's Leggings+81 Power+81 Concentration+44 Precision+44 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Leggings Superior Rune of Leadership · 5/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon Duration
Diviner's Boots+40 Power+40 Concentration+22 Precision+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorDiviner's Boots Superior Rune of Leadership · 6/6Superior Rune of Leadership(1): +8 to All Stats(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +12 to All Stats(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +16 to All Stats(6): +10% Boon DurationItemStat
Diviner's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Concentration+28 Precision+28 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceDiviner's Backpiece
Diviner's Accessory+92 Power+92 Concentration+49 Precision+49 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryDiviner's Accessory
Diviner's Accessory+92 Power+92 Concentration+49 Precision+49 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryDiviner's Accessory
Diviner's Amulet+133 Power+133 Concentration+71 Precision+71 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletDiviner's Amulet
Diviner's Ring+106 Power+106 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingDiviner's Ring
Diviner's Ring+106 Power+106 Concentration+56 Precision+56 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingDiviner's Ring
Relic of FireworksUsing a weapon skill with a long recharge grants boons and increased damage.Relic of Fireworks RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Diviner's Spear+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Spear Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationSecondary weapon set
Diviner's Greatsword+210 Power+210 Concentration+112 Precision+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponDiviner's Greatsword Two-Handed Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationOther items
Mighty +9 Agony Infusion+5 Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
Soul Pastry+100 Concentration+70 Power+10% Experience from KillsFoodSoul Pastry
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
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Open with Resonant Chorus available, use Encore for the group's immediate need, and reserve Troubadour skill 6 for the most dangerous strikes pressure.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Resonant ChorusHeal- EncoreUtility
- Veil of RefrainsUtility
- Troubadour skill 4Utility
- Troubadour skill 5Utility
- Troubadour skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planASpearBGreatsword
- 01SetupPrepare group coverage
Build chorus notes through your weapon sequence, then spend them to maintain subgroup boons through the planned pressure window.
››Watch for forced movement - 02CommitStabilize the pressure window
Use Encore only when repeating a key support response will change the encounter outcome.
››Commit only on a stable boss - 03ResetHold the recovery tool
Keep Veil of Refrains for a dangerous movement, stealth, or defensive timing.
››Keep an answer for pressure