Open World · Mesmer build dossier
Virtuoso condition dps variation for Open World, 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
Viper armor · Trapper runes · Bursting and Earth sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Viper's Helm+54 Power+54 Condition Damage+30 Precision+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Helm
Superior Rune of the Trapper · 1/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Trapper · 2/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Coat+121 Power+121 Condition Damage+67 Precision+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Coat Superior Rune of the Trapper · 3/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Gloves+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Gloves Superior Rune of the Trapper · 4/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Leggings+81 Power+81 Condition Damage+44 Precision+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Leggings Superior Rune of the Trapper · 5/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Boots+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Boots Superior Rune of the Trapper · 6/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Condition Damage+28 Precision+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceViper's Backpiece
Viper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's Accessory+92 Power+92 Condition Damage+49 Precision+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryViper's Accessory
Viper's Amulet+133 Power+133 Condition Damage+71 Precision+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletViper's Amulet
Viper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Viper's Ring+106 Power+106 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingViper's Ring
Relic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.Relic of the Fractal Relic
Viper's Dagger+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Dagger Main Hand
Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Viper's Sword+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Sword Off Hand
Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsViper's Dagger+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Dagger Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Viper's Focus+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Focus Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 seconds
Malign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 VitalityCombat configuration
Skill notes
Use Bladesong Sorrow after the condition stack is established, then place Thousand Cuts inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Bladecall for recovery.
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BladecallHealBladesong SorrowUtilityThousand CutsEliteCombat execution
Generate blades during the weapon sequence, then use Bladesongs when the target is stable and exposed.
››Keep a defensive answerTime defensive Bladesongs for incoming pressure or crowd control instead of treating every blade as damage only.
››Prioritize dangerous targetsKeep a mobility or distortion tool ready when mechanics would force you out of the main range.
››Loot and reposition safely