Welcome to a powerful yet approachable low intensity DPS build guide for the Untamed specialization in Guild Wars 2. Although Untamed is often considered one of the most complex classes due to its numerous buttons and intricate mechanics, this guide shows that with the right approach, it can be surprisingly easy to play. Reaching over 36k DPS with minimal APM, this build combines strong damage output with valuable utility, making it ideal for both new and veteran players in PvE content.

Gear Setup This build is straightforward when it comes to gearing:

• Stats: Full Berserker’s gear (Power, Precision, Ferocity)
• Runes: Superior Runes of the Scholar for maximizing power-based damage
• Weapons: Sword/X as the main DPS set, Mace/Mace as the secondary set for CC (Crowd Control)
  • Sigils: Superior Sigils of Force and Impact
  • If desired, substitute the offhand weapon with Longbow or Spear for range versatility
• Trinkets: Full Berserker stats
• Infusions: Optional Power infusions if available
• Relic: Relic of the Thief for a 7% damage buff on disabling a foe — easy to maintain throughout combat

Pets

• Primary: Juvenile Tiger (main damage contributor)
• Alternate: Juvenile Jungle Stalker (optional, Tiger preferred for optimal performance)

Consumables

• Food: Cilantro Lime Steak (Ascended), or Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup for cheaper alternative
• Utility: Superior Sharpening Stones or any similar offensive buff consumable

Traits and Specializations Take the following specialization lines: Marksmanship, Skirmishing, and Untamed.

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• Marksmanship: Grants passive might, damage boosts, and bonus damage against defiant (break bar) foes—ideal for bosses.
• Skirmishing: Provides swiftness, fury (boosting crit chance), and increased critical damage. Notably, it allows fury to grant 250 Ferocity, making it extremely efficient.
• Untamed: Core to the build. This specialization offers access to the Unleash mechanic:
  • Unleash Pet: Use pet’s three special instant-cast abilities for burst and CC.
  • Unleash Ranger: Grants access to Death Strike, a high-damage ambush skill that procs the relic and heals you.
  • Stay in Unleash Ranger mode for 25% increased outgoing damage and movement speed.

You should swap to Unleash Pet every ~10 seconds to use its abilities, then return to Unleash Ranger for Death Strike and sustained damage.

Utility Skills

• Healing Spring: Good healing and condition cleanse. Optionally swap to Perilous Gift to survive large spikes.
• Storm Spirit: Used to maintain the Relic of the Thief buff and contribute solid damage.
• Frost Trap: Strong burst damage and immobilization. Doesn’t proc the relic but worth using.
• Signet of the Wild: Passive 180 Ferocity makes it a solid pick.
• Forest’s Fortification: Excellent damage mitigation and boon access.

You can freely adjust utility skills for more CC or survival depending on the encounter (e.g., replace Frost Trap or Signet of the Wild with Exploding Spores).

Weapon Skills and Usage

• Sword/X is your main damage weapon set. Prioritize these skills:
  • Sword 2 & 3: Core damage-dealing skills with movement utility
  • Sword 4 (Path of Scars): AoE CC and damage; be cautious of unwanted pulls
  • Sword 5 (Defenses): Reflect and big damage; roots you while casting, so don’t interrupt it
• Mace/Mace is for CC and utility, not regular rotation. Offers:
  • Stability, minor condition cleanse, and emergency disables

Pet Skills (F1–F3) Always use F1 and F2 when available after unleashing the pet—these are instant-cast and deal solid damage.

Rotation Overview

1. Begin with Unleashed Pet
   1. Use Enveloping Haze and both pet skills
2. Swap to Unleashed Ranger
   1. Use Death Strike (ambush skill) immediately to proc the relic
   1. Follow with Sword 2 and 3, Storm Spirit, and Frost Trap
   1. Use Sword 4 (Path of Scars) and Sword 5 (Defenses)
3. Auto-attack while waiting for cooldowns
4. Every ~10 seconds:
   1. Swap to Unleashed Pet, use pet skills
   1. Swap back to Unleashed Ranger and use Death Strike
   1. Repeat rotation

Final Thoughts This low intensity Untamed build in Guild Wars 2 offers high performance with minimal effort. The damage is excellent for how easy it is to play, the rotation is simple and rhythmic, and the build provides strong utility without compromising power. It’s especially useful in instanced content like Fractals, Strike Missions, and Raids where CC, stability, and damage reduction matter.

With this guide, Untamed no longer needs to feel overwhelming. Embrace the beast, enjoy the flow, and unleash your potential with style and ease.