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Troubadour
Zerg DPS

Troubadour zerg dps variation for WvW, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode WvWReviewed August 8, 2026

Maintained and reviewed by House of Dragonz against current mode guidance and community references. How we review builds →

Troubadour archiveChoose a build variation15 total builds
Strike damageZerg DPSHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Group sustainSquad SupportHard difficulty · 4/5 rating
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026WvW · July 15, 2026 balanceExpansion required Visions of Eternity
Verification levelCross-referenced build templateMetaBattleHardstuck

This mode and role variation combines cited community guidance with House of Dragonz testing. Treat it as a maintained recommendation, not a verbatim copy of one external build.

  • Roaming profiles value mobility and self-sustain; zerg profiles value commander timing and group utility.
  • Swap food, cleansing, stability, and defensive tools to match squad size and enemy composition.
Traits & skillsRotation guideEquipmentRotationMesmer builds
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Strong burst conversion
  • Flexible clone utility
  • Good defensive options
  • Berserker equipment profile
  • WvW ready

Cons −

  • Resource setup takes time
  • Burst is weaker during forced movement
  • Precise execution required
AttributesBerserker profile
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%

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Loadout

Gear

Marauder or Berserker equipment · Pack or Durability runes · Cleansing flex sigil. 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 Pack · 1/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorBerserker's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Pack · 2/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorBerserker's Coat+141 Power+101 Precision+101 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Coat Superior Rune of the Pack · 3/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorBerserker's Gloves+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Gloves Superior Rune of the Pack · 4/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorBerserker's Leggings+94 Power+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Leggings Superior Rune of the Pack · 5/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorBerserker's Boots+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Boots Superior Rune of the Pack · 6/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 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 FireworksRelic of FireworksUsing a weapon skill with a long recharge grants boons and increased damage.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of Fireworks 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 CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove 3 conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.Cooldown: 9 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-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 CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove 3 conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.Cooldown: 9 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMighty WvW Infusion+5 Power · +1% damage to guardsEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Mighty WvW Infusion
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash SoupBowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup+100 Power+70 FerocityAscendedConsumableType: 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 setupWvW · Zerg DPS

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Place Crescendo inside the main burst window and follow with Veil of Refrains when the target is stable. Keep Resonant Chorus available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.

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Selected skill reference

  • Resonant ChorusHeal
  • CrescendoUtility
  • Veil of RefrainsElite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopWvW
Weapon planASpearBGreatsword
  1. 01SetupScout the engagement

    Build notes before the burst, then use Crescendo to convert them into the highest-value damage sequence.

    Resonant Chorus›Crescendo›Veil of Refrains    Stay in commander range
  2. 02CommitPush on the call

    Maintain clones and weapon pressure while waiting for the target's stable phase.

    Crescendo›Veil of Refrains›Resonant Chorus    Respect reflects and stability
  3. 03ResetDisengage cleanly

    Save Veil of Refrains for defense or a clean disengage after the main sequence.

    Veil of Refrains›Resonant Chorus›Crescendo    Leave before the counter-push
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.