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    Home » Guild Wars 2 » Builds » Open World Builds » Condition Reaper Open World Build

    Condition Reaper Open World Build

    By Vallun29 July, 2022Updated:7 April, 202515 Comments3 Mins Read Open World Builds

    GW2. Best Open World Builds. Minion Master Reaper. Condition Reaper Open World. Necromancer PvE.


    The Condition Reaper for Open World is a necromancer build also known as the Minion Master. It is a distinct playstyle that summons minions to distract enemies with many different targets and to overwhelm them with superior numbers.

    The survivability of the build is immense, so you should always be on the front lines with your minions even when using the staff because you can share your vampiric aura with your minions. Triggering the Geomancy and Hydromancy sigils does a big burst and can even occur when going into Shroud while on that weapon, so try to be near enemies when swapping to the greatsword or into Shroud.

    With the “Rise!” shout, Reapers can generate the most amount of minions which when they eventually die will explode and create poison fields. On top of pulsing poison, these fields can be used with whirl finishers from Greatsword 2 and Shroud 4 to create extra poison projectiles. Chills will also slow down enemies and cause bleeding, which come from Shroud 5, Staff 3, and the Hydromancy sigil. Casting the Putrid Explosion from your Bone Minions will also create a poison field while also performing a blast finisher to weaken foes.


    Skill Rotation:

    • Staff 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > Swap
    • Greatsword 5 > “Rise!” > Explode Bone Minions > Greatsword 2
    • Enter Shroud > Shroud 5 > 4 > 2 > 3

    Use Greatsword 4 to blind groups of mobs for more defense, but it can interfere with your chill/poison combo finishers. Lich Form can also be used for more bursts as opposed to Flesh Golem.


    Difficulty
    10%

    ItemStatRune / Sigil
    Helm
    Viper
    Shoulders
    Viper
    Coat
    Viper
    Gloves
    Viper
    Leggings
    Viper
    Boots
    Viper

    Greatsword
    Viper


    Staff
    Viper

    ItemStat
    Amulet
    Viper
    Ring
    Viper
    Ring
    Viper
    Accessory
    Viper
    Accessory
    Viper
    Backpiece
    Viper



    Optional
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    Alternatives

    • Relic: when fighting smaller mobs that die quickly
    • Sigil: instead of Ice

    GreatswordHeal / Utility / Elite
    StaffReaper Shroud

    Alternatives

    • Elite: for more bursts from the 4 skill’s minion explosion


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    Credit to Vallun for the video.

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    15 Comments

    1. Nicki on 30 July, 2022 9:18 pm

      Aaaaah, an oldie but a goodie. This is one of my favorite builds. Funny, almost ALL of my favorite builds are minionmancer builds. XD

      Reply
    2. Xeyder on 2 August, 2022 10:58 am

      I’m ****** enough to have try that in WvW, as people always try to kill your minions you end up in funny situation sometimes where the guy trying to assault you is already 50% hp. Even tho it’s stated as an openworld build it kinda works ngl

      Reply
    3. Nicki on 18 October, 2022 4:04 pm

      I sometimes go heal scourge with minions for LOLs. Fun to just play around with!

      Reply
    4. Karen on 11 December, 2022 6:59 pm

      Thank you for posting a rotation! As a newer GW2 player, having this helps a ton when using a new build.

      Reply
    5. Captain Awesome on 24 February, 2023 1:29 pm

      Is it still viable with Trailblazer gear?

      Reply
    6. william on 13 May, 2023 11:53 am

      is this build still good with the current updates?

      Reply
      • Jen on 15 May, 2023 12:29 pm

        Yes it is the same

        Reply
      • nullthegrey on 29 June, 2023 8:02 am

        I play this basically identical to the build here and it still works yes. It’s not going to win any DPS competitions, but it basically cannot die. You get 30 stacks of carapace in the first few seconds of any fight, and that sends your toughness to the moon, you basically don’t have to worry about condi damage either. It’s great if you just want a relatively easy time in the game.

        Only problem comes with you get transformed or something, because that de-summons every minion and puts them on cooldown, but that’s pretty rare.

        Reply
    7. Minerva on 2 June, 2024 1:28 pm

      Currently this build works using or there are better gear or skill mods when using this build.

      Reply
      • Jen on 23 June, 2024 7:43 pm

        This build is up to date

        Reply
    8. Nihilo Nihilum on 24 July, 2024 4:47 pm

      Superior Rune of the Afflicted is not better for this build ? Since it’s provides +10% poison duration, +20% bleed duration, +175 condition damage and +10% condition duration.

      Reply
      • Jen on 30 July, 2024 6:27 am

        It could, but movement speed is too important for open world. It’s your call.

        Reply
    9. Lucas on 30 August, 2024 10:36 am

      Hi Jen! Can i use this build with Celestial gear or it would be too bad? I’m new when it comes to playing as a necro.
      Awesome builds btw, great work!

      Reply
    10. Mac on 28 January, 2025 1:02 pm

      I know it’s not the main focus for open-world builds but what’s the damage like on this? I haven’t played a minion build in ages (I’ve been using your cell reaper for as long as I can remember)

      Reply
      • Jen on 29 January, 2025 12:15 am

        Did you watch the video, explains a lot.

        Reply
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