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Reaper
Teamfighter

Reaper teamfighter variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode PvPReviewed August 13, 2026

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

Reaper archiveChoose a build variation13 total builds
Competitive pressureDuelistHard difficulty · 5/5 rating
Strike damageTeamfighterHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 13, 2026PvP · July 20, 2026 balanceExpansion required Heart of Thorns
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.

  • Structured PvP uses its own amulet, rune, relic, and sigil template.
  • Track enemy stun breaks and defensive cooldowns before committing the main sequence.
Traits & skillsRotation guideEquipmentRotationNecromancer builds
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
AttributesMarauder profile
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%

Build context

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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 focusRoaming, burst damage, interrupts, and fast rotations
UpgradeSelection
Superior Rune of the Warrior (PvP)Superior Rune of the Warrior (PvP)(1): +25 Vitality(2): +35 Power(3): +50 Vitality(4): +65 Power(5): +100 Vitality(6): +125 VitalityExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: StrengthDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Rune of the Warrior (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
ItemSelection
Berserker AmuletBerserker Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Precision+500 Ferocity+500 VitalityExoticPvP AmuletType: Structured PvP attributesPvP equipmentBerserker AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of FireworksRelic of FireworksActivating a long-recharge weapon skill grants offensive momentum and boons.ExoticRelicType: PvP combat effectPvP equipmentRelic of FireworksActivating a long-recharge weapon skill grants offensive momentum and boons.
WeaponsSigils
Primary weapon set
GreatswordGreatswordSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipment
Secondary weapon set
SpearSpearSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipmentSuperior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● PvP equipment

Combat configuration

Traits & Skills

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Skill bar

Recommended setupPvP · Teamfighter

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Place Well of Suffering inside the main burst window and follow with Chilled to the Bone! when the target is stable. Keep Reaper's Shroud available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.

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Selected skill reference

  • Reaper's ShroudHeal
  • Well of SufferingUtility
  • Chilled to the Bone!Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopPvP
Weapon planAGreatswordBSpear
  1. 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.

    Reaper's Shroud›Well of Suffering›Chilled to the Bone!    Track stun breaks
  2. 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.

    Well of Suffering›Chilled to the Bone!›Reaper's Shroud    Do not overextend
  3. 03ResetReset and rotate

    Save Chilled to the Bone! or another control option for a scheduled breakbar rather than using it on minor targets.

    Chilled to the Bone!›Reaper's Shroud›Well of Suffering    Return to a useful point
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.