Difference between revisions of "Herald - Condi Herald"

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The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good

Focused on: Condition damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Expansions required:

Difficulty:

Easy

This build was last updated on August 08, 2025 and is up to date for the August 19, 2025 patch.

Overview

Condi Herald shines as a boon dps, providing their allies and themselves with permanent boons, most notably permanent 25 Might and permanent Fury and Quickness. It deals decent damage and has some innate sustain, but requires the player to be constantly swapping legends to regenerate energy.

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Spear

Mace/Axe

Utility

Weapon Variants

Usage of spear requires Janthir Wilds. If you don't have access to spear, use mace+ mace and axe instead.

Shortbow can be used if desired. Requires Weaponmaster Training from Secrets of the Obscure.

Specializations

Variants

Replenishing Despair - trades damage for sustain.
Core Value - if a healer is providing regeneration, your Elder's Respite will be overwritten by it, so replace it with Core Value.

Equipment

Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.

This set uses gear similar to Build:Renegade_-_Condi_DPS, making it an excellent option for general PVE.

Head
Viper

Shoulders
Viper

Chest
Viper

Hands
Viper

Legs
Viper

Feet
Viper

Backpiece
Viper

Accessory
Viper

Amulet
Viper

Ring
Viper

Spear
Viper

Sigil

Spear
Viper

Sigil

Rune
x6

Relic

If you are gearing this character from zero, start with exotic quality gear. Search the trading post for "Viper's Abomination" weapons. Viper exotic armor is very expensive, so we recommend a budget alternative called Carrion (search the trading post for "Shiro" armor) until you can get Viper gear such as by farming Bladed armor or by acquiring ascended armor. Upgrade to Viper and ascended as you progress. See also: Guide:How to Gear a Character.

Usage of spear requires Janthir Wilds. If you don't have access to spear, use mace+ mace and axe instead.
Other relics include Relic of the Nightmare or Relic of the Cavalier

Consumables

Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.

DPS

Prioritize Flatbread Ascended food.
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Defense

Farming

Prioritize Flatbread Ascended food.
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(and variants)

Usage

Spear

The spear playstyle revolves around Abyssal Raze. Hitting targets with it empowers the next Abyssal Rage. Try to acquire 3 stacks of this buff before you weapon swap.

Spam Abyssal Force and Abyssal Blot for damage and to reduce the recharge of Abyssal Raze. Save Abyssal Blitz for whenever you need an extra dodge.

Legend Breakdown: Damage & General Use

Swap legends often, typically off cooldown and use your utilities appropriately as outlined below. Remember to maintain an energy upkeep of at least 6 pips to generate Quickness from Elevated Compassion.

Glint

Legendary Dragon Stance

Glint provides a plethora of boons. Maintain Facet of Light, Facet of Elements, Facet of Strength, and Facet of Darkness.

Mallyx

Legendary Demon Stance

Maintain Embrace the Darkness. You can use Pain Absorption to break stun or give yourself a break from conditions, and Call to Anguish is a short-range leap which can group enemies up for you to burst down.

Facet of Nature

Facet of Nature can be activated and consumed while in Legendary Dragon Stance to extend the duration of your boons and cleanse 3 conditions, or while in Legendary Demon Stance to transfer 2 conditions to nearby enemies and gain a bit of might.

Always consume this Facet, the passive bonuses are not needed and it consumes your energy which you need for other skills.

Defense

Facet of Light and Empowering Misery are your heal skills. Note that Facet of Light turns into Infuse Light which can be consumed to absorb all incoming damage should the need arise.
Pain Absorption is great for anti-condition pressure.
Gaze of Darkness and Pain Absorption are your stunbreaks.

Crowd Control

Chaotic Release
Abyssal Blot
Call to Anguish
Abyssal Blitz (soft cc)

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 | specialization = herald
-| designed for = open world, open world general, open world solo
+| designed for = open world, open world general
 | focus = condition damage
-| rating = great
+| rating = good
 | xpac = hot
-| meta = y
+| difficulty = 1
 }}
 ==Overview==
-Condi Herald is a powerful generalist for open world with absurdly high defense and decent DPS. It can perform a variety of roles but works best on its own or with small groups.
+Condi Herald shines as a boon dps, providing their allies and themselves with permanent boons, most notably permanent 25 {{Tooltip|Might}} and permanent {{Tooltip|Fury}} and {{Tooltip|Quickness}}. It deals decent damage and has some innate sustain, but requires the player to be constantly swapping legends to regenerate energy.
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-|weapon1 = Mace
+|weapon1 = Spear
-|weapon2 = Axe
+|weapon2 =
-|weapon3 = x
+|weapon3 = Mace
-|weapon4 = Shield
+|weapon4 = Axe
-|legend1 = glint
+|legend1 = Glint
-|legend2 = mallyx
+|legend2 = Mallyx
 }}
 ===Weapon Variants===
-* Sword (offhand) - applies considerable vuln and has a teleport; good for trash mobs
+Usage of {{Tooltip|spear}} requires Janthir Wilds. If you don't have access to spear, use {{Tooltip|mace}}+{{tooltip|mace}} and {{tooltip|axe}} instead.
+* {{Tooltip|Shortbow}} can be used if desired. Requires [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Weaponmaster_Training Weaponmaster Training] from Secrets of the Obscure.
-===Legend Variants===
-Herald is a very versatile class with a swiss-army-knife style skill set. You should swap legends according to the situation.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Demon Stance}} - The best choice for condi-heavy variants. This is required for the {{Rune|Superior Rune of Tormenting}} variant to work.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Dragon Stance}} - The strongest hybrid option; provides boon support and burst damage
-* {{Skill|Legendary Centaur Stance}} - Provides condi clear, projectile hate, and very high healing.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}} - The strongest strike-based legend.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Dwarf Stance}} - Provide large amounts of defense and CC.
 ==Specializations==
 {{Specialization|Corruption|top|bot|top}}
-{{Specialization|Devastation|bot|bot|bot}}
+{{Specialization|Invocation|mid|top|top}}
-{{Specialization|Herald|top|bot|mid}}
+{{Specialization|Herald|top|top|top}}
-* {{Trait|Shining Aspects}} - more sustain
+;Variants
-* {{Trait|Permeating Pestilence}} - more condition cleanse
+* {{Trait|Replenishing Despair}} - trades damage for sustain.
+* {{Trait|Core Value}} - if a healer is providing regeneration, your Elder's Respite will be overwritten by it, so replace it with Core Value.
-===Invocation Variant===
-:Invocation offers a smoother playstyle at the cost of most of your sustain. Run this when you're facing weak mobs.
-{{Specialization|Invocation|bot|bot|mid|variant=y}}
-* {{Trait|Rising Tide}} + {{Trait|Roiling Mists}} - provides higher strike damage
-* {{Trait|Cleansing Channel}} - condition hate
-* {{Trait|Rapid Flow}} - extra sustain
-* {{Trait|Spirit Boon}} - access to various boons
 ==Equipment==
 :Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.
+:This set uses gear similar to [[Build:Renegade_-_Condi_DPS]], making it an excellent option for general PVE.
-===Viper===
-This set uses gear similar to [[Build:Renegade_-_Condi_DPS]], making it an excellent option for general PVE.
 {{PvE equipment
 | weight = Heavy
 | stats = Viper
-| rune = Superior Rune of the Nightmare
+| rune = Superior Rune of the Trapper
 | rune-qt = 6
-| weapon1 = Mace
+| weapon1 = Spear
-| weapon2 = Axe
+| weapon2 =
-| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
+| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Torment
-| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Geomancy
+| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Doom
-| weapon3 = x
+| weapon3 = Spear
-| weapon4 = Shield
+| weapon4 =
-| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of
+| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Earth
-| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Energy
+| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Geomancy
+| relic = Relic of the Fractal
 }}
-* {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}} - trades ~20% dps for a massive increase to defense
+If you are gearing this character from zero, start with '''exotic quality gear'''. Search the trading post for "Viper's Abomination" weapons. Viper exotic armor is very expensive, so we recommend a budget alternative called Carrion (search the trading post for "Shiro" armor) until you can get Viper gear such as by farming Bladed armor or by acquiring ascended armor. Upgrade to Viper and ascended as you progress. See also: [[Guide:How to Gear a Character]].
-* {{Tooltip|Celestial}} - offers higher boon duration and ally support
+* Usage of {{Tooltip|spear}} requires Janthir Wilds. If you don't have access to spear, use {{Tooltip|mace}}+{{tooltip|mace}} and {{tooltip|axe}} instead.
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Tormenting}} - extremely high sustain
+* Other relics include {{Relic|Relic of the Nightmare}} or {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}}
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Trapper}} - use five of these + 1 Black Diamond for a very close analogue to {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Nightmare}}
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Elementalist}} - similar DPS to {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Nightmare}}
-* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} - defensive sigil
 ==Consumables==
-:'''Food'''
+Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
-* Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions. Budget versions of these foods exist and are acceptable.
-* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - farming
+===DPS===
-* {{food|Koi Cake}} - DPS
+* Prioritize '''Flatbread''' Ascended food.
-* {{food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}} - defense
+* {{Food|Plate of Beef Rendang}} / {{Food|Bowl of Truffle Risotto}}
+* {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}
+===Defense===
+* {{Food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}}
+* {{Food|Oysters with Spicy Sauce}}
+* {{Food|Bowl of Lemongrass Mussel Pasta}}
-:'''Utility'''
+===Farming===
-* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) - farming
+* Prioritize '''Flatbread''' Ascended food.
-* {{utility|Tuning Icicle}}, {{utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} - dps
+* {{Item|Birthday Blaster}} / {{Item|Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake}}
-* {{utility|Corsair Tuning Crystal}} - dps if using gear with high toughness
+* {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}}
+* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants)
 ==Usage==
-===Legend Breakdown: Damage & General Use===
+===Spear===
-Two big pieces of general advice here:
+The spear playstyle revolves around {{Skill|Abyssal Raze}}. Hitting targets with it empowers the next Abyssal Rage. Try to acquire 3 stacks of this buff before you weapon swap.
-# Swap legends often, typically off cooldown.
-# Try not to interrupt your auto-attack chain if possible.
-Other than that, you can spam weapon skills and use your utilities appropriately as outlined below:
+Spam {{Skill|Abyssal Force}} and {{Skill|Abyssal Blot}} for damage and to reduce the recharge of {{Skill|Abyssal Raze}}. Save {{Skill|Abyssal Blitz}} for whenever you need an extra dodge.
+===Legend Breakdown: Damage & General Use===
+Swap legends often, typically off cooldown and use your utilities appropriately as outlined below. Remember to maintain an energy upkeep of at least 6 pips to generate {{Tooltip|Quickness}} from {{Trait|Elevated Compassion}}.
 ====Glint====
 {{Skill|Legendary Dragon Stance}}
-:Glint offers a wide variety of options and is the go-to hybrid spec. You have to options while in Glint.
-# Consume {{Skill|Facet of Elements}} and {{Skill|Facet of Chaos}} for damage and CC, then maintain {{Skill|Facet of Darkness}} and {{Skill|Facet of Strength}} for extended offensive boons.
-# Consume all facets other than {{Skill|Facet of Light}} and {{Skill|Facet of Chaos}}, then maintain {{Skill|Facet of Chaos}} for Protection.
-Either way, always consume any active Facets before legend swapping to trigger {{Trait|Draconic Echo}}.
-====Shiro====
-{{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}}
-:Shiro is our power DPS legend and is incredibly simple to use. Turn on {{Skill|Impossible Odds}} until you run out of energy. Hit things.
-====Jalis====
-{{Skill|Legendary Dwarf Stance}}
-:At first blush Jalis may not seem like much, but he's likely the most powerful legend in Rev's kit for most solo play. A few big things to note:
-* {{Skill|Forced Engagement}} is a huge amount of CC
-* {{Skill|Forced Engagement}} and {{Skill|Rite of the Great Dwarf}} provide a LOT of damage reduction.
-* {{Skill|Vengeful Hammers}} deal decent damage and provide some healing
-* {{Skill|Inspiring Reinforcement}} is a good stability source.
-Generally with Jalis, you want to assess if the threat warrants a {{Skill|Rite of the Great Dwarf}}. If not, wear the target down with {{Skill|Vengeful Hammers}} and {{Skill|Forced Engagement}} (if it has a breakbar).
-It should be noted that {{Skill|Facet of Nature}} is very powerful on Jalis.
+Glint provides a plethora of boons. Maintain {{Skill|Facet of Light}}, {{skill|Facet of Elements}}, {{skill|Facet of Strength}}, and {{skill|Facet of Darkness}}.
 ====Mallyx====
 {{Skill|Legendary Demon Stance}}
-:Mallyx is our edgy spec and is the best option for heavy condition pressure, both in and out. As a bonus, it gets a phenomenal combo we'll talk about later that provides some of the highest sustain in the game.
-While in Mallyx, it's often best to simply activate {{Skill|Embrace the Darkness}} and let it run out. You can use {{Skill|Pain Absorption}} to break stun or give yourself a break from conditions, and {{Skill|Call to Anguish}} is a short-range leap which can group enemies up for you to burst down.
-If running {{Rune|Superior Rune of Tormenting}}, your {{Skill|Embrace the Darkness}} will heal you for absolutely absurd amounts of health. Seriously. No, like really. Just try it. Its hilarious, we promise.
-====Ventari====
-{{Skill|Legendary Centaur Stance}}
-:Our old friend Ventari is the worst of the legends for general play but you'll be happy he's there when you really need him. Ventari has two major components to remember:
-# {{Skill|Protective Solace}} is a long-duration, low-upkeep dome of projectile hate. This skill trivializes content that relies heavily on projectiles, such as Carin in Bastion of the Penitent or the Champion Commander Razorwing. It does eventually expire, but it lasts quite a long time. Try to conserve energy while its up so you don't run out too fast.
-# {{Skill|Purifying Essence}} is a spammable condition cleanse in an AOE. This is fantastic for random open world zergs.
-That's about it with Ventari. He's pretty straightforward.
+Maintain {{Skill|Embrace the Darkness}}. You can use {{Skill|Pain Absorption}} to break stun or give yourself a break from conditions, and {{Skill|Call to Anguish}} is a short-range leap which can group enemies up for you to burst down.
 ===Facet of Nature===
-This ability is quite powerful depending on which legend you have active. In general, you should strive to keep {{Skill|Facet of Nature}} active during {{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}}, {{Skill|Legendary Dragon Stance}}, and {{Skill|Legendary Dwarf Stance}} due to the high healing and damage reduction it applies. Thanks to {{Trait|Draconic Echo}}, you can also consume it and keep the bonus for a short time.
+{{Skill|Facet of Nature}} can be activated and consumed while in {{Skill|Legendary Dragon Stance}} to extend the duration of your boons and cleanse 3 conditions, or while in {{Skill|Legendary Demon Stance}} to transfer 2 conditions to nearby enemies and gain a bit of might.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Assassin Stance}} - provides you lifesteal with a 0.5s ICD, allowing you to heal for roughly 160 hp/s.
-* {{Skill|Legendary Dragon Stance}} - provides 20% boon duration; this can exceed the duration cap
-* {{Skill|Legendary Dwarf Stance}} - 10% damage reduction while active
-* {{Skill|Legendary Demon Stance}} - pulls conditions from allies to you; not recommended in open world
+Always consume this Facet, the passive bonuses are not needed and it consumes your energy which you need for other skills.
 ===Defense===
-* Shield skills remove a condition on use.
+* {{Skill|Facet of Light}} and {{Skill|Empowering Misery}} are your heal skills. Note that {{Skill|Facet of Light}} turns into {{Skill|Infuse Light}} which can be consumed to absorb all incoming damage should the need arise.
-* {{Skill|Infuse Light}} and {{Skill|Empowering Misery}} are your heal skills.
+* {{Skill|Pain Absorption}} is great for anti-condition pressure.
-* {{Skill|Pain Absorption}} is great for anti-condition pressure.
+* {{Skill|Gaze of Darkness}} and {{Skill|Pain Absorption}} are your stunbreaks.
-* {{Skill|Crystal Hibernation}} is a very powerful heal.
-* {{Trait|Hardening Persistence}} grants damage reduction based on current upkeep.
 ===Crowd Control===
 * {{Skill|Chaotic Release}}
-* {{Skill|Surge of the Mists}} if running staff offhand.
+* {{Skill|Abyssal Blot}}
+* {{Skill|Call to Anguish}}
+* {{Skill|Abyssal Blitz}} (soft cc)
-==Video Examples==
-[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSRPjKR1IOM Bounty Solo: Forged Maverick]

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