Guild Wars 2

I must admit that the Reaper is fun in SPvP when it comes to RS.

I know its going to get a nerf hit, so enjoying this while it last.

Some things I would like to see better, are some of the Shouts, and the GS get a better niche.

GS need some self defense or better life stealing to counter its terrible aftercast/precast.
Also need better Lifeforce regen. Relying on GS#3 for that is just not going to work in SPvP, especially once RS gets nerfed.

the heal Shout would be nice with some added anti-burst element to it.Like perhaps apply slow to enemies and weakness.

Rise, I cant seem to get the best out of.

But so long Reaper Shroud. was fun. But you will get nerfed soon.

Anyway, how did you all like the Reaper in SPvP?

I would not be worried about Reaper getting nerfed atm.

In every match I’ve been in, reapers have been getting stomped by anyone who knows what they’re doing. The forums are awash with QQ about the weakness of this spec.

RS isn’t OP at all, but people are not yet familiar with fighting against the elite specs. once people have more experience against them, expect things to go back to normal.

RS hit like a truck but only in zerker build, that’s why he’s kitten squishy. Every time I see necro with gs I know he is already dead. Just run around he won’t even hit you – gs animations OP

At least necros still have cele signets deathshroud for pvp. RIP RS, you were so young.

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

Bhawb.7408:

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

I’m glad someone else is running Soldier, too, Bhawb. Suits Reaper overall. But, as has been said often, the attacks need a biiit more damage (rather, better coefficients) and reduced cast time (though CDs seem decent)

Vydahr.4285:

Bhawb.7408:

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

I’m glad someone else is running Soldier, too, Bhawb. Suits Reaper overall. But, as has been said often, the attacks need a biiit more damage (rather, better coefficients) and reduced cast time (though CDs seem decent)

I am also running soldiers. I think reaper is made for soldiers or celestrial. Had the most success in pvp with those sets.

Muchacho.2390:

Vydahr.4285:

Bhawb.7408:

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

I’m glad someone else is running Soldier, too, Bhawb. Suits Reaper overall. But, as has been said often, the attacks need a biiit more damage (rather, better coefficients) and reduced cast time (though CDs seem decent)

I am also running soldiers. I think reaper is made for soldiers or celestrial. Had the most success in pvp with those sets.

Don’t forget about cavalier or crusader! Both are just as strong right now (Death Magic or Blood)

I look forward to seeing a good Reaper. Every one that I’ve faced so far has been a free stomp.

I’ve personally been rocking the cele ammy but that’s because I like its versatility.

I have destroyed in PvP with celes, and I totally love the shroud. There are things to be tweaked (chills, some GS skills, the elite) but man, this spec is in FAR better condition than the Tempest. Specially in the fun factor. Now I need to try the other elite specs to see how they are…

Yeah, I agree with soldiers/cele as best amulets for a spite/SR/reaper setup, but for SR, what traits do you guys run? Do you think its viable to drop soul marks for vuln stacking (and decimate defenses)?

nearlight.3064:

Yeah, I agree with soldiers/cele as best amulets for a spite/SR/reaper setup, but for SR, what traits do you guys run? Do you think its viable to drop soul marks for vuln stacking (and decimate defenses)?

If you are running staff I wouldn’t drop it, but staff is garbage so put it in the trash next to greatsword, make sweet love to that new axe/dagger set, and then yes drop Soul Marks for vuln stacking. Imo it was a huge improvement to my build, because you can 100% rely on RS for your big damage using Decimate, Death Perception, and enough vuln.

Running marauder seemed to work for me in spvp, then again I run with an ele friend so I get some good heals from him.

Bhawb.7408:

nearlight.3064:

Yeah, I agree with soldiers/cele as best amulets for a spite/SR/reaper setup, but for SR, what traits do you guys run? Do you think its viable to drop soul marks for vuln stacking (and decimate defenses)?

If you are running staff I wouldn’t drop it, but staff is garbage so put it in the trash next to greatsword, make sweet love to that new axe/dagger set, and then yes drop Soul Marks for vuln stacking. Imo it was a huge improvement to my build, because you can 100% rely on RS for your big damage using Decimate, Death Perception, and enough vuln.

Yeah that does make sense, and axe/dagger would help make up for the loss of weakness when dropping curses for tanky power/cele reaper in the builds I’m running Still I feel attached to staff like a thief is attached to shortbow. But if/when axe gets reworked a bit I may use it more.

RS is so getting nerfed…

GG

Knighthonor.4061:

RS is so getting nerfed…

GG

Yea cause it’s SOOOOOO OP

/end sarcasm

Don’t forget about cavalier or crusader! Both are just as strong right now (Death Magic or Blood)

I’m a valks fan, atm. You need to disengage after a few fights to recover, but dam you hit hard.

Bhawb.7408:

nearlight.3064:

Yeah, I agree with soldiers/cele as best amulets for a spite/SR/reaper setup, but for SR, what traits do you guys run? Do you think its viable to drop soul marks for vuln stacking (and decimate defenses)?

If you are running staff I wouldn’t drop it, but staff is garbage so put it in the trash next to greatsword, make sweet love to that new axe/dagger set, and then yes drop Soul Marks for vuln stacking. Imo it was a huge improvement to my build, because you can 100% rely on RS for your big damage using Decimate, Death Perception, and enough vuln.

I agree with all of this, however I use focus in the offhand for the extra vuln and chill. My only problem with this is I need to remember to constantly switch to my staff (ranged option) when going into RS as it makes you hit harder. I do miss the days that you could swap in DS.

Bhawb.7408:

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

CoD proc?

Grandmaster Lee.9568:

Bhawb.7408:

You don’t need zerker to hit hard, I was killing people from 50% in soldier gear with one Executioner + CoD proc. But it isn’t OP at all either, in fact most of it is a bit on the weak side, there are a just a few things that are balanced already that feel nice.

CoD proc?

Chill of Death, I’d imagine.

We can’t proc cod yet, no fishing

Lol i am saying creepy stuff in the SPvP map chat.