GW2. Raid Build. Condition DPS Axe Deadeye. Thief PvE.
Last Update: April 2024
Role: DPS 
The Condition Axe Deadeye is a combo oriented thief build for group PvE content that has great single target damage with ranged capabilities while also having AoE from the piercing axes. The playstyle involves sending out axes to their cap of 6 and then converging them on your target for a heavy burst. This combo can cost heavy initiative, so the deadeye trait Maleficent Seven provides you the initiative you need if you can perform the right skills in the right order.
The main idea is to keep using the axe combo while getting maximum value from Maleficent Seven to maintain your resources. The basic combo is Axe 2 twice and then converge them with Axe 3. Then reset your Malice by using the Sneak attack with stealth or Mercy. You can get stealth from Dagger 5 or the stolen ability F2 when above 5 malice.
Skill Rotation:
- Maintain F1 on main target
- Axe 2 > 2 > 3
- Mercy + F1 OR Stealth (Dagger 5/F2) > Sneak Attack 1
- Repeat Axe 2 > 2 > 3
Use Basilisk Venom for CC
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Viper | ||
| Shoulders Viper | ||
| Coat Viper | ||
| Gloves Viper | ||
| Leggings Viper | ||
| Boots Viper |
Primary Weapon Set
| Axe Viper | ||
| Dagger Viper |
Secondary Weapon Set
| Shortbow Viper |
|
| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Viper | |
| Ring Viper | |
| Ring Viper | |
| Accessory Viper | |
| Accessory Viper | |
| Backpiece Viper |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
| Fractal x18 | |
| Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Food: budget food
- Sigil: replace for Torment Sigil if you can manage swapping your weapon set off cooldown (and place Axe main hand in one set and Dagger off hand in the other)
Skills
| Axe / Dagger | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Shortbow | |
Alternatives
- Utility: instead of Mercy when boss does not move much
- Elite: when CC isn’t needed
Traits
Build Template
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