Pros +
- Very high single-target burst
- Flexible pet merge bonuses
- Good priority-target pressure
- Viper equipment profile
- Raids ready
Cons −
- Burst depends on timing
- Limited recovery after an overcommit
- Timing still affects performance

Raids · Ranger build dossier
Soulbeast condition dps variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
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 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


Combat configuration
Skill notes
Use One Wolf Pack after the condition stack is established, then place Soulbeast skill 6 inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Sic 'Em! for recovery.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Combat execution
Choose the pet merge that supports the encounter, then line up beast skills with your weapon burst and damage modifiers.
Use One Wolf Pack only when the target will remain available for the full sequence and the group can add extra hits.
Hold a crowd-control or defensive flex slot when the encounter requires it.