Pros +
- Very high priority-target burst
- Good self-sustain options
- Clear damage windows
- Viper equipment profile
- Strikes ready
Cons −
- Long charge windows are punishable
- Positioning decides whether Dragon Trigger lands
- Timing still affects performance

Strikes · Warrior build dossier
Bladesworn condition dps variation for Strikes, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Maintained and reviewed by House of Dragonz against current mode guidance and community references. How we review builds →
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
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 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


Combat configuration
Skill notes
Use Tactical Reload after the condition stack is established, then place Dragon Trigger inside the longest safe damage window. Keep Flow Stabilizer for recovery.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Combat execution
Build Flow through the weapon sequence, then enter Gunsaber only when you can safely complete the Dragon Trigger charge.
Aim Dragon Trigger at a stable target and use movement tools to avoid losing the shot to a forced reposition.
Use Tactical Reload around a planned second burst rather than reacting after every cooldown is already spent.