GW2. Best Open World Build. Greatsword Reaper. Necromancer PvE.
Last Update: April 2024
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.
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Marauder | ||
| Shoulders Marauder | ||
| Coat Marauder | ||
| Gloves Marauder | ||
| Leggings Marauder | ||
| Boots Marauder |
Primary Weapon Set
| Greatsword Berserker |
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Secondary Weapon Set
| Dagger Berserker | ||
| Warhorn Berserker |
| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| 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
| Greatsword | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Dagger / Warhorn | Reaper Shroud |
Traits
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
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Updated Gameplay:
Credit to Vallun for the video.Full Video Guide:
Credit to Vallun for the video.
Do you have an update for this build after the June 28 patch? Thank you.
Doesn’t staff is currently better?
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.
Yo! FYI the Chat Code skills are different to those listed in the guide, I assume the written/picture is correct?
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.
Thx for sharing your experience!
Can you use Rune of the dragonhunter for this build ?
Don’t like it, feels kinda slow dps than berserker, plus dagger for me the worst weap especially when you have greatsword, better staff.
It’s can be easier, taking Berserker gear and Spite.
In Spite need to take Spiteful, Awaken and Dread.
In Reaper Chilling victory and Blighter’s Boon.
In this situation when you apply fear you gain quickness and fury, plus 3rd shroud skill recharches faster on kills.
And with Blighter when you gain boon or remove it from enemy you gain lifeforce or health if in shroud and chilling victory give you might and lifeforce when you chill enemy.
In this situation you living waaay longer and no need to change gear(well if you love infinite gear combinations with build templates it’s your choice)
So combo can start with Staff 3>4> Well of Suffering > Well of Darkness > swap > Greatsword 4> You all weaklings > Shroud 3 > 111> 3> 5.
I currently only have a set of Cele light gear for reaper, would that suffice til I get Marauder/Dragon gear?
It would work but not much damage, if you have cele better go for harbinger
Sword instead of dagger is good for tagging on largue squad?
You could, just change the first trait on Blood Magic if that’s the case.