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Specter
Boon Support

Specter boon support variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode Raids
Specter archiveChoose a build variation14 total builds
Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Raids · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required End of Dragons
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsSnow CrowsMetaBattle
  • Match boon roles to the subgroup and align burst with exposed phases.
  • Use encounter utility only when it does not break required boon coverage or the next damage window.
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Strong barrier support
  • Flexible ally targeting
  • Good cleanse and recovery tools
  • Ritualist equipment profile
  • Raids ready

Cons −

  • Support range and target selection matter
  • Shroud timing controls emergency value
  • Precise execution required
AttributesRitualist profile
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%

Loadout

Gear

Diviner armor · Leadership runes · Concentration and Force sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorRitualist's Helm+54 Vitality+54 Condition Damage+30 Concentration+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorRitualist's Shoulders+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorRitualist's Coat+121 Vitality+121 Condition Damage+67 Concentration+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorRitualist's Gloves+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorRitualist's Leggings+81 Vitality+81 Condition Damage+44 Concentration+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorRitualist's Boots+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Ritualist's BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece+52 Vitality+52 Condition Damage+28 Concentration+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece
Ritualist's AccessoryRitualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's AccessoryRitualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's AmuletRitualist's Amulet+133 Vitality+133 Condition Damage+71 Concentration+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletRitualist's Amulet
Ritualist's RingRitualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Ritualist's RingRitualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Relic of the FractalRelic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Fractal Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
ScepterRitualist's Scepter+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponRitualist's Scepter Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
DaggerRitualist's Dagger+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponRitualist's Dagger Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
Short BowRitualist's Short Bow+210 Vitality+210 Condition Damage+112 Concentration+112 ExpertiseAscended · Two-Handed WeaponRitualist's Short Bow Two-Handed Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMalign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie FlatbreadSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalMaster Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot CoreJade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityPower your jade bot and increase your character's vitality.ExoticJade Bot CoreType: Tier 10Required Level: 80Account BoundJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 Vitality

Combat configuration

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Recommended setupRaids · Boon Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Well of Gloom available, use Well of Sorrow for the group's immediate need, and reserve Specter skill 6 for the most dangerous raids pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Well of GloomHeal
  • Well of SorrowUtility
  • Shadow ShroudUtility
  • Specter skill 4Utility
  • Specter skill 5Utility
  • Specter skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopRaids
Weapon planAScepter + DaggerBShort Bow
  1. 01SetupSet the subgroup

    Apply Siphon to the ally or enemy that anchors the next exchange, then maintain barrier and boons through wells and shroud skills.

    Well of GloomWell of SorrowShadow Shroud
    Confirm boons and positioning
  2. 02CommitCover the squad window

    Enter Shadow Shroud before a predictable pressure event so its healing and barrier can cover the full window.

    Well of SorrowShadow ShroudSpecter skill 4
    Do not miss the squad burst
  3. 03ResetFlex for mechanics

    Keep one well or shadowstep for a revive, cleanse, or emergency reposition rather than using every cooldown for uptime.

    Shadow ShroudSpecter skill 4Specter skill 5
    Respect assigned mechanics
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.