Strikes · Thief build dossier
Specter boon support variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
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The displayed weapon plan was checked against the current Snow Crows raid directory. Gear, traits, utility choices, and rotation notes remain House of Dragonz editorial guidance and should be reviewed encounter by encounter.
Build context
Loadout
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.
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist's Backpiece+52 Vitality+52 Condition Damage+28 Concentration+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece
Ritualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's Amulet+133 Vitality+133 Condition Damage+71 Concentration+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletRitualist's Amulet
Ritualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Ritualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Relic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.Relic of the Fractal Relic
Ritualist'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 Damage
Ritualist'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 secondsRitualist'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 DamageRitualist'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 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
Open with Well of Gloom available, use Well of Sorrow for the group's immediate need, and reserve Shadow Shroud for the most dangerous strikes pressure.
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Well of GloomHealWell of SorrowUtilityShadow ShroudEliteCombat execution
Apply Siphon to the ally or enemy that anchors the next exchange, then maintain barrier and boons through wells and shroud skills.
››Watch for forced movementEnter Shadow Shroud before a predictable pressure event so its healing and barrier can cover the full window.
››Commit only on a stable bossKeep one well or shadowstep for a revive, cleanse, or emergency reposition rather than using every cooldown for uptime.
››Keep an answer for pressure