Pros +
- Reliable ranged damage
- Simple blade resource flow
- Useful defensive shatters
- Berserker equipment profile
- Fractals ready
Cons −
- Blades can be wasted on target movement
- Needs clear line of sight
- Timing still affects performance

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.
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 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


Combat configuration
Skill notes
Place Bladesong Sorrow inside the main burst window and follow with Virtuoso skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Bladecall available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Combat execution
Generate blades during the weapon sequence, then use Bladesongs when the target is stable and exposed.
Time defensive Bladesongs for incoming pressure or crowd control instead of treating every blade as damage only.
Keep a mobility or distortion tool ready when mechanics would force you out of the main range.