Build difficultyMedium
Pros +
- High sustained group value
- Strong burst conversion
- Useful defensive tools
- Berserker equipment profile
- Strikes ready
Cons −
- Requires energy planning
- Upkeep can crowd out emergency skills
- Timing still affects performance
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Power DPS
Herald power dps variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode Strikes
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Strike damagePower DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Condition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingGroup sustainBoon SupportHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingGroup sustainHeal SupportEasy difficulty · 4/5 ratingCommunity review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuckSnow Crows
- Use the raid equipment baseline, then flex stability, projectile defense, or extra crowd control for the encounter.
- Hold long cooldowns through forced movement and commit when the boss becomes targetable and stable.
Power2,715Toughness1,000Vitality1,000Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%
Loadout
Gear
Berserker equipment · Scholar runes · Force and Impact sigils. 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 Scholar · 1/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Ferocity
Berserker's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Scholar · 2/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Ferocity
Berserker's Coat+141 Power+101 Precision+101 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Coat Superior Rune of the Scholar · 3/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Ferocity
Berserker's Gloves+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Gloves Superior Rune of the Scholar · 4/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Ferocity
Berserker's Leggings+94 Power+67 Precision+67 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Leggings Superior Rune of the Scholar · 5/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 Ferocity
Berserker's Boots+47 Power+34 Precision+34 FerocityAscended · ArmorBerserker's Boots Superior Rune of the Scholar · 6/6Superior Rune of the Scholar(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Ferocity(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Ferocity(5): +100 Power(6): +125 FerocityItemStat
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 the ThiefIncrease strike damage after using a skill with a recharge.Relic of the Thief RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Berserker's Staff+251 Power+179 Precision+179 FerocityAscended · Two-Handed WeaponBerserker's Staff Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageSecondary weapon set
Berserker's Sword+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Main Hand WeaponBerserker's Sword Main Hand Superior Sigil of ForceSuperior Sigil of Force+5% DamageBerserker's Sword+125 Power+90 Precision+90 FerocityAscended · Off Hand WeaponBerserker's Sword Off Hand
Superior Sigil of ImpactSuperior Sigil of Impact+3% Strike Damage+7% Strike Damage vs Stunned or Knocked-Down FoesOther items
Mighty +9 Agony Infusion+5 Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup+100 Power+70 Ferocity+10% Experience from KillsFoodBowl 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 Facet of Darkness inside the main burst window and follow with Facet of Nature when the target is stable. Keep Facet of Light available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Facet of LightHeal
Facet of DarknessUtility
Facet of ElementsUtility
Facet of StrengthUtility
Facet of ChaosUtility
Facet of NatureElite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planAStaffBSword + Sword
- 01SetupSet up before movement
Maintain the key offensive facets, then align weapon burst with the group damage window.
››Watch for forced movement - 02CommitCommit on the stable target
Spend energy on consume skills only after the passive coverage has done its work or the encounter calls for the active effect.
››Commit only on a stable boss - 03ResetSave value through mechanics
Retain energy for the next breakbar or forced movement phase.
››Keep an answer for pressure