Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- High cleave damage
- Large shroud health buffer
- Strong crowd control
- Marauder equipment profile
- WvW ready
Cons −
- Shroud uptime depends on life force
- Melee commitment can be punished
- Precise execution required
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Reaper
Power Roamer
Reaper power roamer variation for WvW, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode WvW
Reaper archiveChoose a build variation13 total builds
Competitive pressurePower RoamerHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Condition pressureCondition RoamerMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingStrike damageZerg DPSHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCommunity review layerCross-checked recommendationsMetaBattleHardstuck
- Roaming profiles value mobility and self-sustain; zerg profiles value commander timing and group utility.
- Swap food, cleansing, stability, and defensive tools to match squad size and enemy composition.
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%
Loadout
Gear
Marauder or Berserker equipment · Pack or Durability runes · Cleansing flex sigil. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
ArmorStat & upgrade
Marauder's Helm+54 Power+54 Precision+30 Vitality+30 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Helm
Superior Rune of Durability · 1/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 Vitality
Marauder's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Precision+22 Vitality+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Shoulders Superior Rune of Durability · 2/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 Vitality
Marauder's Coat+121 Power+121 Precision+67 Vitality+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Coat Superior Rune of Durability · 3/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 Vitality
Marauder's Gloves+40 Power+40 Precision+22 Vitality+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Gloves Superior Rune of Durability · 4/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 Vitality
Marauder's Leggings+81 Power+81 Precision+44 Vitality+44 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Leggings Superior Rune of Durability · 5/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 Vitality
Marauder's Boots+40 Power+40 Precision+22 Vitality+22 FerocityAscended · ArmorMarauder's Boots Superior Rune of Durability · 6/6Superior Rune of Durability(1): +25 Toughness(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Toughness(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Toughness(6): +125 VitalityItemStat
Marauder's Backpiece+52 Power+52 Precision+28 Vitality+28 FerocityAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceMarauder's Backpiece
Marauder's Accessory+92 Power+92 Precision+49 Vitality+49 FerocityBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryMarauder's Accessory
Marauder's Accessory+92 Power+92 Precision+49 Vitality+49 FerocitySparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryMarauder's Accessory
Marauder's Amulet+133 Power+133 Precision+71 Vitality+71 FerocityBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletMarauder's Amulet
Marauder's Ring+106 Power+106 Precision+56 Vitality+56 FerocityBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingMarauder's Ring
Marauder's Ring+106 Power+106 Precision+56 Vitality+56 FerocityBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingMarauder's Ring
Relic of the ThiefIncrease strike damage after using a skill with a recharge.Relic of the Thief RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Marauder's Greatsword+210 Power+210 Precision+112 Vitality+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponMarauder's Greatsword Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageSecondary weapon set
Marauder's Spear+210 Power+210 Precision+112 Vitality+112 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponMarauder's Spear Two-Handed Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageOther items
Mighty WvW Infusion+5 Power · +1% damage to guardsEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Mighty WvW Infusion
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup+100 Power+70 FerocityFoodBowl 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
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
- 01SetupScout the engagement
Build life force with weapon pressure, then enter Reaper's Shroud only when the target will remain available for its full sequence.
››Stay in commander range - 02CommitPush on the call
Use shroud skills through the stable burst window and leave with enough life force to handle incoming damage or a forced reposition.
››Respect reflects and stability - 03ResetDisengage cleanly
Save Chilled to the Bone! or another control option for a scheduled breakbar rather than using it on minor targets.
››Leave before the counter-push