Build difficultyMedium
Pros +
- Reliable condition pressure
- Useful self-barrier
- Flexible ranged damage
- Viper equipment profile
- Raids ready
Cons −
- Needs malice setup
- Pressure drops when forced out of shroud
- Timing still affects performance
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Specter
Condition DPS
Specter condition dps variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty MediumRating 5/5Mode Raids
Specter archiveChoose a build variation14 total builds
Condition pressureCondition DPSMedium difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Group sustainBoon SupportHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingGroup sustainHeal SupportEasy difficulty · 4/5 ratingCommunity 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.
Power1,507Toughness1,000Vitality1,996Precision1,452Critical Chance26.52%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage1,927Healing Power0Expertise823Concentration601Condition Duration40.06%
Loadout
Gear
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.
ArmorStat & upgrade
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 DamageItemStat
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 RelicWeapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
Viper's Spear+210 Power+210 Condition Damage+112 Precision+112 ExpertiseAscended · Two-Handed WeaponViper's Spear Two-Handed
Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition DamageSecondary weapon set
Viper's Scepter+105 Power+105 Condition Damage+56 Precision+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponViper's Scepter 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 secondsOther items
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
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Use Well of Sorrow after the condition stack is established, then place Specter skill 6 inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Siphon for recovery.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
SiphonHeal- Well of SorrowUtility
- Shadow ShroudUtility
- Specter skill 4Utility
- Specter skill 5Utility
- Specter skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planASpearBScepter + Dagger
- 01SetupPre-position for burst
Use Siphon before the main condition sequence, then build malice and initiative pressure on the priority target.
››Confirm boons and positioning - 02CommitSpend under squad boons
Enter Shadow Shroud for the stable damage window and leave before movement or mechanics force wasted skills.
››Do not miss the squad burst - 03ResetRecover through mechanics
Keep a shadowstep or defensive well for disengage instead of spending all initiative on offense.
››Respect assigned mechanics