Strikes · Ranger build dossier
Untamed condition dps variation for Strikes, 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 Helm+54 Power+54 Condition Damage+30 Precision+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Helm
Superior Rune of the Trapper · 1/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Shoulders+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Trapper · 2/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Coat+121 Power+121 Condition Damage+67 Precision+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Coat Superior Rune of the Trapper · 3/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Gloves+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Gloves Superior Rune of the Trapper · 4/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Leggings+81 Power+81 Condition Damage+44 Precision+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Leggings Superior Rune of the Trapper · 5/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Viper's Boots+40 Power+40 Condition Damage+22 Precision+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorViper's Boots Superior Rune of the Trapper · 6/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
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
Relic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.Relic of the Fractal Relic
Viper's Axe+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Axe Main Hand
Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Viper's Dagger+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Dagger Off Hand
Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsViper's Dagger+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Dagger Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Viper's Torch+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponViper's Torch Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 seconds
Malign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 VitalityCombat configuration
Skill notes
Use Unleash Pet after the condition stack is established, then place Untamed skill 6 inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Unleash Ranger for recovery.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.
Unleash RangerHealUnleash PetUtilityExploding SporesUtilityUntamed skill 4UtilityUntamed skill 5UtilityUntamed skill 6EliteCombat execution
Swap Unleashed state with purpose: use the ranger state for the weapon sequence and the pet state when its control or pressure is needed.
››Watch for forced movementTime crowd control around the encounter breakbar, then use the stable window for your main weapon pressure.
››Commit only on a stable bossDo not spend every disable at once—keep one for defense, interruption, or the next mechanic.
››Keep an answer for pressure