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Reaper Open World Build

GW2. Best Open World Build. Greatsword Reaper. Necromancer PvE.


Last Update: October 2023


Overview

Reaper is one of the easiest specializations to play for any class because Necromancers are already very tanky, then the Reaper adds on a simplistic and visual playstyle which makes it one of the best builds for a beginner.

Using the Blood Magic traits with Dagger allows fast life regeneration with the Dagger 2 and Shroud generation. Shroud not only shields you from damage, but also is where you get most of your damage modifiers, meaning you want to be in Shroud as often as possible. Blood Bank provides barrier for the amount of lifesteal you perform which protects you even while in Shroud, essentially allowing you to stay in Shroud longer.

Skill Rotation:

Warhorn 5 > Dagger 3 > 2> Swap

Greatsword 5 > 4 > 3 > Enter Shroud

Shroud 5 > 3 > 111 (until high stacks of Vulnerability) > 4 > 111 > Leave Shroud

Repeat rotating through your weapon skills and entering shroud when possible. Use Spectral Armor before entering Shroud if you are taking hits to generate tons of Shroud which lets you stay in it very long.


Difficulty
25%

Equipment

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

Primary Weapon Set

Greatsword
Berserker

Secondary Weapon Set

Dagger
Berserker
Warhorn
Berserker
ItemStat
Amulet
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Accessory
Dragon
Accessory
Dragon
Backpiece
Dragon

Relic

Consumables

Infusions

Optional
x18

Alternatives

  • Jade Bot Core: for extra vitality
  • Weapon: Axe instead of Dagger can also work
  • Stats: Berserker for more damage but much less survivability
  • Rune: for more damage
  • Sigil: instead of Air

Skills

GreatswordHeal / Utility / Elite
Dagger / WarhornReaper Shroud

Traits


Build Template

Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)

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Gameplay

Updated Gameplay:

Credit to Vallun for the video.

Full Video Guide:

Credit to Vallun for the video.

8 Comments

  1. Do you have an update for this build after the June 28 patch? Thank you.

  2. in site recommend dagger+warhorn, but in the gameplay video use axe+warhorn

    • Yes, it used to be axe/warhorn before newer patches. I’ve used it before and was a great ranged option. Idk if dagger is better or not.

      • Yes Dagger is better now, the heal in skill 2 and more life force, but you can still use Axe instead.

  3. Yo! FYI the Chat Code skills are different to those listed in the guide, I assume the written/picture is correct?

  4. New to reaper, was using another sites “open world” Reaper build, struggling mightily with Auric Basin Hero Point champs, it just feels awkward in general, and in all honestly, it appeared to be a copy of instanced pve builds.

    Switched to this build, and omg, night and day, easily, no sweat finishing off the Auric Basin Hero Points. It feels good to me.

    Thank you so much, was getting very frustrated with Reaper.

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