Your builds are always good fun. Easy to learn and the way you explain things makes it easier to understand the mechanic behind it. Keep up the great work.
Yes-yes-yes, I was trying to work with chilling traits for my reaper before, but couldn't get it right on my own: the damage was like... meh. But this!!! This is just perfect! Thanks so much!
I would say don’t shy away from using Shroud 2 without the field from Shroud 5 if you need it for mobility. It is great for closing gaps when a boss moves away. Or getting to rift mobs that spawn far away.
I'll say I just started playing this Reaper build and I am liking it a lot. The strike damage is less than a pure power reaper but the sustain, the soloability, The heal from the daggers and locusts and the general hardiness of the build more than make up for the reduced blade damage. I don't have pistol as, I don't have that mastery yet but I keep a staff for when I really need the range. So far I am liking it. It has more options than pure power. It's unusual.
Just boosted my New Necromancer & Reaper is my plan for it, something about a light armour class going toe to toe with well, All opponents! Thanks GTJ, the time you put into your YT GW2 guides are muchly appreciated 💯 You released this Reaper build guide 6mths ago, is it still viable after any/all updates since then?? Tia 😀
Thank you very much for the kind words! Yes that build will still work fine, but if you have the SOTO expansion, I recommend this build instead : th-cam.com/video/44w9TQVHXh8/w-d-xo.html
First time I see a video made by you. Very informative and easy to understand, I'm looking forward to the next videos you're gonna make. Only one question: did something change with the latest patch?
Heyy thank you for ur awesome build❤ Im new player only have pof and hot, cant use pistols or dual sword, as ur latest update to this build I like this build much it fit my style, Can you tell me about other weapons for range? I like the staff, axe+what? And what sigils should use on them❤❤
What’s the DPS? How well does it work for Fractals? I play primarily fractals and Open World but I’m exhausted trying to get different ascended gear for each mode. Thx for the builds!
If by DPS you mean the numbers you get on the golem from the Aerodrome, I don't do that for open world builds as there are so many more important factors to consider for such a build. But I did test it personally in open world, strikes, fractals, metas, etc.. and it worked very well in all of them. Very high DPS and sustain
This is great, I don’t have repear traits full unlocked at the moment, so I am getting knocked around a bit. Does the build still be viable to use while I am unlocking it or is it a case of needs to fully unlocked to work.
The most important traits will be unlocked when you full unlock Reaper, so until then the build will not be very effective. But depending on what exactly are you going to be using the build for, it can work as you unlock Reaper
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny okay thank you, just trying to not get killed every 5 mins in HoT, just started it today, only been playing game for 3 weeks, so kinda behind :)
If you can craft "Exquisite Agate Jewel", that would be the best option. If not, you can buy "Exquisite Sapphire Jewel" as a defensive option, or "Exquisite Ruby Jewel" for a more offensive one
Hi Johnny. The rotation is skill 8, go to reaper mode and do 5,4,3 spam 1 use 2 when in the circle of 5. Go to GS when Reaper is off. For Mobile use pistol but if you need health use dagger 1,2,3?
You probably were looking for the weapons with the exact names as I have, which are legendary and very expensive. Generally speaking, for my guides and all other build guides, legendary is never required for a build. It's just more convenient for the person making the build guide to use Legendary while working on builds, but for you as a player it is not a requirement. Here is what to look for to buy the cheapest Exotic Gear: - Look for "Zhed" to buy the Berserker Armor, example "Zhed's Mask". You'll find a full set with that name that's very cheap. - Look for "Spindrift Greatsword" and "Glimmerfang" and "The Hunt" for the weapons - Look for "Agate Orichalcum Amulet" and "Agate Orichalcum Ring" and "Agate Orichalcum Earring" for the trinkets
in the video u showing dagger with generocity and warhorn with blood sigil , in build desc u have opposite dagger with blood and warhorn with generocity . i hope in video is right ?
Once you hit level 80, you get automatically get enough Hero Points to fully unlock the core traits and utility skills. So, and Hero points afterwards are only needed to unlock traits and utility skills for Elite Specs, but they're not a part of any decision making. If you don't have the Reaper spec fully unlocked yet, then unlock the ones you can from the build here and then work your way with the other HPs to fully unlock Reaper
Greatsword is your main weapon, and you'll only switch when you need a little extra Life Force or some extra sustain. I think Dagger is better than Axe for both.
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Thank you for the quick answer, I will definitely use the tips, luckily I haven't bought any weapons yet, only berserker set + relic and jewelry as well 💪
Welcome to GW2! My armor is the WvW legendary one, and I have a guide for it here : th-cam.com/video/5KvHl6e5MFc/w-d-xo.html And most of my weapons are the Aurene legendary ones, and I have another guide for that : th-cam.com/video/-MID_wWQGXE/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Hello again! i checked the links/vid, but unfortunately there is no WvW potion anymore? Where can i do the WvW? is there still daily WvW quest for it?
You still can get them, but you'll need to choose WvW for your dailies. And when you get them, they'll be auto consumed. Check this guide if needed : th-cam.com/video/K7DUnHAKWi0/w-d-xo.html
This is a feature called WeaponMaster, which is only available if you have the latest expansion "Secrets of the Obscure" I have a guide for it here : th-cam.com/video/4OTJ5KazS0E/w-d-xo.html
It does! I also have a couple more Reaper builds that you can check out if you want th-cam.com/video/44w9TQVHXh8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/s3ESzsF8vYg/w-d-xo.html
Yes it is 🙂 Just make sure to know how much toughness the tank has, and be prepared to lower your own if needed. You can use few extra pieces of Berserker or Marauder in that case. Also, if and only if you have an experienced healer in the party, you can remove Blood Magic and use Spite : 1-2-2
Just setup this build and I'm pretty much invincible even without the super fancy advanced dungeon armor. Thanks, love it! 💪😅🤘
I'm very glad to hear that! I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time :)
Thanks Johny! I LOVE this build. I am seriously having a ton of fun with it. Per usual with a Johny build, it's a great mixture of damage & sustain.
I'm really happy to hear that!
Your builds are always good fun. Easy to learn and the way you explain things makes it easier to understand the mechanic behind it. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Agreed, Johny's builds are spot on!
Yes-yes-yes, I was trying to work with chilling traits for my reaper before, but couldn't get it right on my own: the damage was like... meh. But this!!! This is just perfect! Thanks so much!
Very glad you liked it!
I would say don’t shy away from using Shroud 2 without the field from Shroud 5 if you need it for mobility. It is great for closing gaps when a boss moves away. Or getting to rift mobs that spawn far away.
I'll say I just started playing this Reaper build and I am liking it a lot. The strike damage is less than a pure power reaper but the sustain, the soloability, The heal from the daggers and locusts and the general hardiness of the build more than make up for the reduced blade damage. I don't have pistol as, I don't have that mastery yet but I keep a staff for when I really need the range. So far I am liking it. It has more options than pure power. It's unusual.
Thank you very much for the feedback! I'm very glad you liked the build 🤗
How do you swap from blade to staff quickly?
Very interesting. Thank you johny. You are on top as always ;)
My pleasure!
Thank you! Nice guide with step by step explanation.
Just boosted my New Necromancer & Reaper is my plan for it, something about a light armour class going toe to toe with well, All opponents!
Thanks GTJ, the time you put into your YT GW2 guides are muchly appreciated 💯
You released this Reaper build guide 6mths ago, is it still viable after any/all updates since then??
Tia 😀
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Yes that build will still work fine, but if you have the SOTO expansion, I recommend this build instead : th-cam.com/video/44w9TQVHXh8/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny ohh Thankyou for the link to your updated video! 💯
First time I see a video made by you. Very informative and easy to understand, I'm looking forward to the next videos you're gonna make. Only one question: did something change with the latest patch?
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it 👍 No changes since the last patch for this build at all
Mh, need to try this! My old knightsreaper doesn’t work for me any more😵💫
I hope it works for you when you try it!
Great and helpful video, Johny. Thank you so much. This build work in Strike Mission?
Thank you very much! And yes it will work very well in strikes
The newer builds you made on reaper are they way stronger than this 'older' build
Not much stronger, just a better upgrade. So this build will still work just fine
Heyy thank you for ur awesome build❤
Im new player only have pof and hot, cant use pistols or dual sword, as ur latest update to this build
I like this build much it fit my style,
Can you tell me about other weapons for range?
I like the staff, axe+what? And what sigils should use on them❤❤
Glad you liked it and welcome to GW2!
In that case, I'd suggest Focus with the Axe. Or even better, use Greatsword for Melee, and Staff for Range
What’s the DPS? How well does it work for Fractals? I play primarily fractals and Open World but I’m exhausted trying to get different ascended gear for each mode. Thx for the builds!
If by DPS you mean the numbers you get on the golem from the Aerodrome, I don't do that for open world builds as there are so many more important factors to consider for such a build.
But I did test it personally in open world, strikes, fractals, metas, etc.. and it worked very well in all of them. Very high DPS and sustain
This is great, I don’t have repear traits full unlocked at the moment, so I am getting knocked around a bit. Does the build still be viable to use while I am unlocking it or is it a case of needs to fully unlocked to work.
The most important traits will be unlocked when you full unlock Reaper, so until then the build will not be very effective. But depending on what exactly are you going to be using the build for, it can work as you unlock Reaper
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny okay thank you, just trying to not get killed every 5 mins in HoT, just started it today, only been playing game for 3 weeks, so kinda behind :)
Baby reaper here, thank you for the build! What gems would you recommend for the trinkets' upgrade slots?
If you can craft "Exquisite Agate Jewel", that would be the best option. If not, you can buy "Exquisite Sapphire Jewel" as a defensive option, or "Exquisite Ruby Jewel" for a more offensive one
Hi Johnny. The rotation is skill 8, go to reaper mode and do 5,4,3 spam 1 use 2 when in the circle of 5. Go to GS when Reaper is off. For Mobile use pistol but if you need health use dagger 1,2,3?
Correct 👍 But you'll rarely need pistol. For example, you'll need it on metas like Echovald Gang War, where you pretty much have to range the boss
Thank you. Will you be doing any builds for Rangers, Mesmers and Reva?@@GamingTutorialswithJohny
Yes, I will do my best to make updated builds for all classes. No promises on the order or how long it will take tho
@@GamingTutorialswithJohnyregardless I appreciate heck we all appreciate the hard work you do. Thank you for the content
Thank you so much!
The two weapons on my server was 4500g. The berserker set of armor wasnt available. Any cheaper alternatives?
You probably were looking for the weapons with the exact names as I have, which are legendary and very expensive.
Generally speaking, for my guides and all other build guides, legendary is never required for a build. It's just more convenient for the person making the build guide to use Legendary while working on builds, but for you as a player it is not a requirement.
Here is what to look for to buy the cheapest Exotic Gear:
- Look for "Zhed" to buy the Berserker Armor, example "Zhed's Mask". You'll find a full set with that name that's very cheap.
- Look for "Spindrift Greatsword" and "Glimmerfang" and "The Hunt" for the weapons
- Look for "Agate Orichalcum Amulet" and "Agate Orichalcum Ring" and "Agate Orichalcum Earring" for the trinkets
What back piece is that? It looks amazing
This is the "Vermilion Wings Backpack"
Hey Johny, thanks for the build! ♥ Is it still viable?
Absolutely! It's one of the strongest builds currently, and one I use often 👍
I accidentally bought berzerker stats for my weapons, how much difference does it make? does it justify purchasing the assassin stats ones?
Berserker will work just fine 👍
in the video u showing dagger with generocity and warhorn with blood sigil , in build desc u have opposite dagger with blood and warhorn with generocity . i hope in video is right ?
The order difference shouldn't matter at all. The sigils will still work completely fine 👍
Not sure if I missed it, but where are all the Hero points going?
Once you hit level 80, you get automatically get enough Hero Points to fully unlock the core traits and utility skills. So, and Hero points afterwards are only needed to unlock traits and utility skills for Elite Specs, but they're not a part of any decision making.
If you don't have the Reaper spec fully unlocked yet, then unlock the ones you can from the build here and then work your way with the other HPs to fully unlock Reaper
Why dagger and not Axe? I'm new, I just hit 80 and I chose this profession
Greatsword is your main weapon, and you'll only switch when you need a little extra Life Force or some extra sustain. I think Dagger is better than Axe for both.
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Thank you for the quick answer, I will definitely use the tips, luckily I haven't bought any weapons yet, only berserker set + relic and jewelry as well 💪
I have a question. I unlocked greatsword but when I put it on I can't use the skills, they're gray why?
Not really sure. Maybe unequip and use different weapon, then equip it again. If that didn't work, you can try maybe going underwater
Lol I had 2 equip the reaper spec xd
how to obtain your armor's set, the triumphant hero set? and your weapon, I'm new to this game. ty 😊
Welcome to GW2! My armor is the WvW legendary one, and I have a guide for it here : th-cam.com/video/5KvHl6e5MFc/w-d-xo.html
And most of my weapons are the Aurene legendary ones, and I have another guide for that : th-cam.com/video/-MID_wWQGXE/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Thank you! will check that later
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Hello again! i checked the links/vid, but unfortunately there is no WvW potion anymore? Where can i do the WvW? is there still daily WvW quest for it?
You still can get them, but you'll need to choose WvW for your dailies. And when you get them, they'll be auto consumed. Check this guide if needed : th-cam.com/video/K7DUnHAKWi0/w-d-xo.html
how are you using a pistol when you are not specced into harbinger?
This is a feature called WeaponMaster, which is only available if you have the latest expansion "Secrets of the Obscure"
I have a guide for it here : th-cam.com/video/4OTJ5KazS0E/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTutorialswithJohnythank you!
what would do to this build to make it into a WVW build
There is a high chance that will be another build guide on its own 😉
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny Thank you i love your videos
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny yes please! would love a WVW build ♡
how do i get all this gear? sorry im new to gw2
Welcome to GW2! Here are few guides on the subject: th-cam.com/play/PLdy9lW1_DfZ5X-2eJvWCbAQsvyA_dEwr8.html
thanks!
Hey does the build still works?
It does! I also have a couple more Reaper builds that you can check out if you want
th-cam.com/video/44w9TQVHXh8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/s3ESzsF8vYg/w-d-xo.html
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny thankyou! I am new to Necromancer and i can’t wait to test out!
Why, set trinket is crusader ? For better healing / life force ?
I'm guessing it's for more sustain?
It's for sustain and still gives decent damage
is this build good enough for raids?
Yes it is 🙂
Just make sure to know how much toughness the tank has, and be prepared to lower your own if needed. You can use few extra pieces of Berserker or Marauder in that case.
Also, if and only if you have an experienced healer in the party, you can remove Blood Magic and use Spite : 1-2-2
thank you!
@@GamingTutorialswithJohny
nice build thx