GW2. Raid Build. Condition Soulbeast. DPS Ranger PvE 2023.
Last Update: Jan 2023
Overview
The Condition Soulbeast is a DPS ranger build with reliable constant damage and a simple rotation. It is great for new players because it involves a lot of auto attacking to allow them to focus on the mechanics.
Playstyle
Role: DPS 
Stay merged to gain the pet buffs and skills. Use Vulture Stance and One Wolf Pack when in range of your allies. Always try to flank the target you are attacking by standing beside or behind them for extra damage bonuses, or line up enemies for piercing shortbow attacks. Only swap to Dagger/Warhorn if extra CC or mobility are necessary.
Skill Priority:
- Sharpening Stone
- One Wolf Pack / Vulture Stance (in range of allies)
- Viper’s Nest
- Shortbow 2/4
- F2/F3
- Shortbow 1
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Viper | ||
| Shoulders Viper | ||
| Coat Viper | ||
| Gloves Viper | ||
| Leggings Viper | ||
| Boots Viper |
Primary Weapon Set
| Shortbow Viper |
|
Secondary Weapon Set
| Dagger Viper | ||
| Warhorn Viper |
| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Viper | |
| Ring Viper | |
| Ring Viper | |
| Accessory Viper | |
| Accessory Viper | |
| Backpiece Viper |
Consumables
Infusions
| Fractal x18 | |
| Optional x18 |
Skills
| Lynx | |
| Shortbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Dagger / Warhorn | |
Alternatives
- Utility: to give your squad stability and damage reduction
Traits
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
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Why do the runes focus on poison while the sigils focus on bleed? Wouldn’t it be much better to stack all effects on a single condition, so all effects scale each other up?
there’s a cap on how much condition duration you can get (100%) so getting both to 100% is better than having one at 100% and then wasting the leftover stats