Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- Strong ranged condition pressure
- Good boon corruption
- Reliable area damage
- Berserker equipment profile
- WvW ready
Cons −
- Damage needs targets inside shade range
- Cleanse-heavy targets reduce value
- Precise execution required
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Scourge
Zerg DPS
Scourge zerg dps variation for WvW, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode WvW
Scourge archiveChoose a build variation16 total builds
Condition pressureCondition RoamerMedium difficulty · 5/5 rating
Strike damageZerg DPSHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Group sustainSquad SupportHard difficulty · 4/5 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
Berserker's Helm+63 Power+45 Precision+45 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Helm
Superior Rune of the Pack · 1/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Precision
Berserker's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Pack · 2/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Precision
Berserker's Coat+141 Power+101 Precision+101 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Coat Superior Rune of the Pack · 3/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Precision
Berserker's Gloves+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Gloves Superior Rune of the Pack · 4/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Precision
Berserker's Leggings+94 Power+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Leggings Superior Rune of the Pack · 5/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Precision
Berserker's Boots+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Boots Superior Rune of the Pack · 6/6Superior Rune of the Pack(1): +25 Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Power(6): +125 PrecisionItemStat
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
Relic of FireworksUsing a weapon skill with a long recharge grants boons and increased damage.Relic of Fireworks RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Berserker's Axe+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponBerserker's Axe Main Hand
Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% Damage
Berserker's Focus+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Off Hand WeaponBerserker's Focus Off Hand
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove 3 conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.Cooldown: 9 secondsSecondary weapon set
Berserker's Spear+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker'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 Nefarious Favor inside the main burst window and follow with Scourge skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Manifest Sand Shade available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Manifest Sand ShadeHeal- Nefarious FavorUtility
- Desert ShroudUtility
- Scourge skill 4Utility
- Scourge skill 5Utility
- Scourge skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planAAxe + FocusBSpear
- 01SetupScout the engagement
Maintain shade coverage on the priority target, then use torment and burning skills through the stable damage window.
››Stay in commander range - 02CommitPush on the call
Use Nefarious Favor for important cleanse or boon conversion moments rather than on trivial conditions.
››Respect reflects and stability - 03ResetDisengage cleanly
Spread shades before a target moves or a phase begins so area pressure does not fall behind the group.
››Leave before the counter-push