[&DQcKJRglQhUjDwAA6hoAAIIBAADcGgAAvAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Mode | WvW Zerg |
| Tier | great |
| Role | boonstrip, dps |
| Last Update | 2026-01-24 |
| Author | Aros |
| Freshness | current / Balance Patch 2026-04-14 / 2026-04-14 |
Equipment
| Slot | Setup |
|---|---|
| Armor | Demolisher, Demolisher, Demolisher, Demolisher, Demolisher, Demolisher |
| Trinkets | Dragon, Dragon, Dragon, Dragon, Dragon, Dragon |
| Runes | Scholar, Scholar, Scholar, Scholar, Scholar, Scholar |
| Weapons | Set 1: Greatsword (Dragon) Sigil: Energy / Sigil: Force Set 2: Spear (Dragon) Sigil: Energy / Sigil: Bloodlust |
| Relic | Relic of the Thief |
| Food | Peppercorn Crusted Sous Vide Steak |
| Utility | Potent Superior Sharpening Stone |
| Infusion | mighty wvw |
Traits
| Specialization | Traits |
|---|---|
| Domination | bountifulblades, shatteredconcentration, mentalanguish |
| Illusions | shatterstorm, escapeartist, masteroffragmentation |
| Virtuoso | bladeturnrefrain, duelistsreversal, psychicriposte |
Skills
- signetoftheether
- swordofdecimation
- signetofillusions
- bladerenewal
- timewarp
Swordofdecimation can be replaced with:
- Rainofswords
- Veil
- Mantraofconcentration
Timewarp can be replaced with:
- Thousandcuts
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Overview
Power Virtuoso is a high burst power build that excels at ranged damage and boon removal. Its unique mechanic replaces clones with blades, which are consumed by shatter skills (F1–F5) for powerful effects.
Core Synergies
- Psychicriposte enhance your shatter skills to be unblockable after a dodge.
- Shatteredconcentration enhance your shatter skills to remove boons from enemies. Dodging, blocking or evading an attack restocks your blades.
- Shatterstorm enhances your F1 to become an ammo skill causing it have 2 charges.
- Fragility in combination Deadlyblades will enhance your damage based on the amount of
易伤 on the target.
How to Play
If commander calls for "pulls"
Execute your boon strip early so it lands before other players' pulls.
- Dodge
- Bladesongharmony
On bomb / well call
- Timewarp
- Dodge
- Bladesongharmony
- Greatsword rotation
- Spear rotation
Spear Rotation
Mesmer Spear 2 grants the clarity buff, empowering your next spear skill. Use Mesmer Spear 5 to reset Mesmer Spear 2 and chain them for double empowerment. Mesmer Spear 4 is a strong dash—use with caution to avoid overextending.
- Mesmer Spear 2
- Mesmer Spear 5
- Mesmer Spear 2
- Mesmer Spear 4 (only if safe)
- Mesmer Spear 3
- Dodge
- Bladesongharmony
Greatsword Rotation
- Mesmer Greatsword 2
- Mesmer Greatsword 4
- Mesmer Greatsword 3
- Dodge
- Bladesongharmony
Tips
- Use Signetofillusions to recharge your shatter skills.
- Use Bladerenewal to restock blades and gain distortion for defense.
- Use Signetoftheether to reset Mesmer Greatsword 4 for extra phantasm damage.