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Posted by: Makka.3620

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so i wanted make my necro a reaper and wanted a berserker build for PvE and it would be awesome if i can do raids/fractals using it too , even if i have to make slight changes to the build to make viable in raid / fractals

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Posted by: Skoigoth.9238

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This is what I’m currently using for fractals and raids:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vRAQNAR4NjM0QNN2SDs3YBXwmyCNhqQ8VcLOGhGABgWAA-ThRBABXt/o8DPdDPcRAA4JAQp6PmpEkUAiNsC-e

The blank utility slot is your “flex slot”, I usually use Signet of Spite as my default option. If you lack projectile defense you can replace Well of Corruption with CPC and use “Suffer!” in your flex slot to get rid of the self-weakness. Well of Power is a solid stun break and condi removal for your group. If you don’t like to use minions or if the Golem messes with aggro management you can take “Your Soul is Mine!” and “Chilled to the Bone!” instead and trait Augury of Death for cd reduction and a bit of life-steal. Lich Form is also still pretty solid for high burst in short fights I believe.
If you run a lot with PuGs you might want to adjust your traits a bit more depending on the group. You can e.g. take Bitter Chill and Rending Shroud if your group is lacking vulnerability application, or Decimate Defenses if you don’t have enough crit chance boosts (Banner of Discipline/Spotter). Also, If you already have another Necro with Blood Magic in your group (edit: or two for PuG raid parties that is) you can spec into e.g. Soul Reaping instead.
For food, the Sweet and Spicy Beans is just something I’m testing currently for Chill up-time. It’s probably not needed and the overall better option for damage is Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup.

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Posted by: Blaine Tog.8304

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Here’s what I’m running as my Power Reaper build at the moment. Iteration is ongoing (I’ll probably switch to Berserker for my GS when I get Dark Harvest) but I’m finding this very survivable while still dealing crazy damage.

I main Ele and Necro, though I have an alt of each profession at level 80.
How to Condi Reaper on a budget
Everything I say is only in reference to PvE and WvW.

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Posted by: Makka.3620

Makka.3620

Here’s what I’m running as my Power Reaper build at the moment. Iteration is ongoing (I’ll probably switch to Berserker for my GS when I get Dark Harvest) but I’m finding this very survivable while still dealing crazy damage.

yeah thats very close to what i was thinking , its gives me much more life force gaining while sacrificing few chills traits – iam not expert on necro – but how about using staff and using soul marks on soul reaping?

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Posted by: Makka.3620

Makka.3620

This is what I’m currently using for fractals and raids:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vRAQNAR4NjM0QNN2SDs3YBXwmyCNhqQ8VcLOGhGABgWAA-ThRBABXt/o8DPdDPcRAA4JAQp6PmpEkUAiNsC-e

The blank utility slot is your “flex slot”, I usually use Signet of Spite as my default option. If you lack projectile defense you can replace Well of Corruption with CPC and use “Suffer!” in your flex slot to get rid of the self-weakness. Well of Power is a solid stun break and condi removal for your group. If you don’t like to use minions or if the Golem messes with aggro management you can take “Your Soul is Mine!” and “Chilled to the Bone!” instead and trait Augury of Death for cd reduction and a bit of life-steal. Lich Form is also still pretty solid for high burst in short fights I believe.
If you run a lot with PuGs you might want to adjust your traits a bit more depending on the group. You can e.g. take Bitter Chill and Rending Shroud if your group is lacking vulnerability application, or Decimate Defenses if you don’t have enough crit chance boosts (Banner of Discipline/Spotter). Also, If you already have another Necro with Blood Magic in your group (edit: or two for PuG raid parties that is) you can spec into e.g. Soul Reaping instead.
For food, the Sweet and Spicy Beans is just something I’m testing currently for Chill up-time. It’s probably not needed and the overall better option for damage is Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup.

and that actually could be the tweaking for raids and fractals . thx alot mate !

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Posted by: Blaine Tog.8304

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Here’s what I’m running as my Power Reaper build at the moment. Iteration is ongoing (I’ll probably switch to Berserker for my GS when I get Dark Harvest) but I’m finding this very survivable while still dealing crazy damage.

yeah thats very close to what i was thinking , its gives me much more life force gaining while sacrificing few chills traits – iam not expert on necro – but how about using staff and using soul marks on soul reaping?

You can use Staff instead of A/F is you want; your ranged damage will take a serious hit, but the utility can be very good.

Don’t bother with Soul Marks, though, unless you’re about to fight mobs with blocks. This build already generates more Life Force than I know what to do with. In fights against trash, I can literally spend minutes at a time in RS if I feel like it.

I main Ele and Necro, though I have an alt of each profession at level 80.
How to Condi Reaper on a budget
Everything I say is only in reference to PvE and WvW.

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Posted by: NovaanVerdiano.6174

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Berserker Build?

Spite top top mid
Blood Magic mid bot top
Reaper mid bot mid

If you’re looking for the most dps. Weapons are D/F and GS. Heal is usually Blood Fiend, though other heals are viable too, swap around if necessary. Utilities are usually Signet of Spite/Well of Corruption and Suffering, if you have to swap Signet is generally the first thing I drop. Elite would be Flesh Golem in longer fights imo (due to some bonus dps, being able to take some hits and charge), Lich in shorter boss fights/when minions would cause issues because it’s pretty high dps.

As usual, play around with the traits and skills and you’ll get a feel when to use what.