Fractals · Mesmer build dossier
Virtuoso power dps variation for Fractals, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
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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.
Build context
Loadout
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.
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker'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 Ferocity
Berserker's Backpiece+63 Power+40 Precision+40 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceBerserker's Backpiece
Berserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's Accessory+110 Power+74 Precision+74 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryBerserker's Accessory
Berserker's Amulet+157 Power+108 Precision+108 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletBerserker's Amulet
Berserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring
Berserker's Ring+126 Power+85 Precision+85 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingBerserker's Ring
Relic of the ThiefIncrease strike damage after using a skill with a recharge.Relic of the Thief Relic
Berserker's Spear+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Spear Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% Damage
Superior Sigil of ImpactSuperior Sigil of Impact+3% Strike Damage+7% Strike Damage vs Stunned or Knocked-Down Foes
Berserker's Greatsword+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Greatsword Two-Handed Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% Damage Superior Sigil of ImpactSuperior Sigil of Impact+3% Strike Damage+7% Strike Damage vs Stunned or Knocked-Down Foes
Mighty +9 Agony Infusion+5 Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup+100 Power+70 Ferocity+10% Experience from KillsFoodBowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Superior Sharpening StoneGain Power equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Power equal to 6% of FerocityUtilitySuperior Sharpening Stone
Jade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 VitalityCombat configuration
Skill notes
Place Bladesong Sorrow inside the main burst window and follow with Thousand Cuts when the target is stable. Keep Bladecall available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
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BladecallHealBladesong SorrowUtilityThousand CutsEliteCombat execution
Generate blades during the weapon sequence, then use Bladesongs when the target is stable and exposed.
››Save control for the barTime defensive Bladesongs for incoming pressure or crowd control instead of treating every blade as damage only.
››Spend during exposedKeep a mobility or distortion tool ready when mechanics would force you out of the main range.
››Adapt to instabilities