Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- High cleave damage
- Large shroud health buffer
- Strong crowd control
- Marauder equipment profile
- PvP ready
Cons −
- Shroud uptime depends on life force
- Melee commitment can be punished
- Precise execution required
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Reaper
Duelist
Reaper duelist variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode PvP
Reaper archiveChoose a build variation13 total builds
Competitive pressureDuelistHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Strike damageTeamfighterHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCommunity review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuck
- Structured PvP uses its own amulet, rune, relic, and sigil template.
- Track enemy stun breaks and defensive cooldowns before committing the main sequence.
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%
Loadout
Gear
Power competitive equipment · Mobility runes · Control sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Structured PvP equipmentPvE armor stats, trinkets, infusions, food, and Jade Bot bonuses are disabled. This standardized PvP template controls the build.
Conquest focusSide-node pressure, survival, control, and favorable one-versus-one fights
Superior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Toughness(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Toughness(5): +100 Power(6): +125 ToughnessSuperior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Demolisher Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Precision+500 Toughness+500 FerocityDemolisher AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.Primary weapon set
Greatsword
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Secondary weapon set
Spear
Superior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.Combat configuration
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Place Well of Suffering inside the main burst window and follow with Reaper skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Reaper's Shroud available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Reaper's ShroudHeal- Well of SufferingUtility
- Chilled to the Bone!Utility
- Reaper skill 4Utility
- Reaper skill 5Utility
- Reaper skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planAGreatswordBSpear
- 01SetupRead enemy defenses
Build life force with weapon pressure, then enter Reaper's Shroud only when the target will remain available for its full sequence.
››Track stun breaks - 02CommitForce the decisive trade
Use shroud skills through the stable burst window and leave with enough life force to handle incoming damage or a forced reposition.
››Do not overextend - 03ResetReset and rotate
Save Chilled to the Bone! or another control option for a scheduled breakbar rather than using it on minor targets.
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