Introduction


This is build is equipped similar to the Snowcrow's guide but reduces the need for kits. The kits can be added back for additional DPS when one is comfortable with the build.

Gearing

Equipment


ArmorStatUpgrade
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
Viper's Trapper
WeaponTypeStatUpgrade
Spear Celestial Bursting
Earth

TrinketsTypeStat
Back item Celestial
Amulet Sinister
Accessory Celestial
Accessory Celestial
TrinketsTypeStat
Ring Viper's
Ring Viper's
Relic Fractal

Food and Utility and Infusions


Build


GW2Skills Link

Rotation

Granting Alacrity

You give Alacrity with Morph Skills:

  1. Offensive Protocol: Obliterate
  2. Offensive Protocol: Pierce
  3. Defensive Protocol: Thorns
  • You may replace Offensive Protocol: Pierce with another protocol of choice for additional utility.
  • You should use these skills spread out but frequently enough to ensure Alacrity doesn't drop.
  • Offensive Protocol: Obliterate and Defensive Protocol: Thorns are your main damage buffs.

DPS Rotation

  1. Precast Flame Turret and DO NOT Detonate Flame Turret
  2. Use all your skills off-cooldown except your CC ( Static Shock & Roiling Skies) and healing skill ( Static Shock)
  3. Spread out morph skills to maintain Willing Host

CC skills

  1. Static Shock (AED Toolbelt)
  2. Roiling Skies (Spear 4)
  3. Offensive Protocol: Pierce (used in DPS rotation)
  4. Flux State (used in DPS rotation)

Sustainability

  1. Liquid State is an evade stance
  2. A.E.D. can bypass many mechanics.
  3. Stainless Steel is useful for additional heals
  4. Innervating Alloy can be used for condi cleanses
  5.  Relic of the Biomancer or Mist Stranger for Open-world

Benchmark

The estimated DPS is provided without any infusions.