The Scrapper is a powerful Engineer elite specialization that has a melee weapon in the form of a two-handed hammer and is accompanied by its Gyros. They were initially introduced as a support unit, but build crafters quickly discovered some fun and powerful builds that allow them to excel in a variety of game modes. Let's take a look at some of these builds and see what makes them so powerful.
5. Mortar Scrapper - Structured PvP
The Mortar Scrapper kites across the arena, applying constant long-range area-of-effect pressure, before getting up close and personal with its mighty hammer. You'd think a wielder of a massive hammer would be slow and cumbersome, but they'll surprise you with their high uptime of Superspeed buffs. They can easily dispatch unprepared adversaries faster than they can say "Stop, Hammer Time!"
Why Mortar Scrapper is great
- The Mortar Scrapper can apply pressure from both long and close range, and may also provide tons of support for their teammates.
- With their access to the Blast Gyro, they can launch enemies off of platforms and nodes while further applying pressure.
- Their Function Gyro can act as a long-range reviver and finisher if you are busy with other enemies in the area.
Choose this build if...
- You can switch between a hit-and-run and bruiser playstyle. You kite around enemies, and when they start getting close, you aren’t afraid to get even closer.
- Your aim with the Mortar Kit is good even if you sometimes lag.
- You are confident in your dueling skills and can defend nodes competently.
- You are able to pick your fights and know when not to engage.
Full build details
Traits and Major Perks
- Tools - Reactive Lenses, Streamlined Kits, Kinetic Battery
- Alchemy - Invigorating Speed, Emergency Elixir, HGH
- Scrapper - Gyroscpic Acceleration, Object in Motion, Kinetic Accelerators
Equipment
- PvP Amulet with Berserker stats (power + precision + ferocity)
- Superior Runes of Divinity (increases all stats and maximum health)
- Main-hand two-handed hammer with Superior Sigils of Courage (gain Might buff for a few seconds after hitting ) and Cleansing (after swapping from an Engineering Kit, cleanse 3 conditions from yourself).
Consumables
- Not applicable in PvP.
Utility Skills
- Heal Slot - Elixir H - A core Engineer Elixir heal skill that grants Protection, Regeneration, and Swiftness buffs.
- Skill 1 - Bulwark Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Bulwark Gyro to cast a powerful barrier for you and your allies which scales with the number of allies with you.
- Skil 2 - Blast Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that commands a blast gyro to seek a targetted opponent and trigger an unlockable explosion which functions as a Blast Combo Finisher. It leaves the enemy stunned.
- Skill 3 - Elixir U - A core Engineer Elixir skill that grants you Quickness, Stability, and Vigor buffs while breaking out of stun.
- Elite Skill - Mortar Kit - A core Engineer Engineering Kit that changes your main weapon into the Mortar Kit. It fires long-range mortars that can inflict explosive damage, various conditions, and an AoE heal.
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4. Booster Scrapper - Open World PvE
When a player uses the Level 80 booster as a new character to quickly reach max level, they are sent to the Silverwastes map to test their profession. They immediately gain access to Celestial stat armor, weapons, and trinkets, which normally cost a lot of money but are given to them for free. The Booster Scrapper build requires players to unlock the elite specialization, but since they already have the gear, they only need to unlock the hero points to have a viable, newbie-friendly build that will last a long time.
Why Booster Scrapper is great
- Aside from the free exotic gear, the build itself is simple to use and helps new players understand the Scrapper’s core mechanics.
- Booster Scrappers can easily provide near-permanent Quickness and Superspeed buffs, allowing them to traverse the map and eliminate enemies fast.
- They have great sustainability and can attempt to solo certain open-world PvE content.
Choose this build if...
- You recently purchased an expansion and want to use your Level 80 boost on an Engineer.
- You don't mind collecting the gear yourself because you know it can be used for more than simply Scrapper builds in the future, provided you have the resources to craft the equipment or the money to buy it.
- You want to get up close and personal with enemies with your trusty hammer.
Full build details
Traits and Major Perks
- Explosives - Glass Cannon, Explosive Temper, Big Boomer
- Firearms - High Caliber, No Scope, Modified Ammunition
- Scrapper - Gyroscpic Acceleration, Object in Motion, Kinetic Accelerators
Equipment
- Armor and trinkets with Celestial stats (increases all stats)
- Superior Runes of the Pack (increases power, boon duration, precision, and grants Might, Fury, and Swiftness buffs while in combat)
- Main-hand Celestial stat two-handed hammer with Superior Sigils of Force (increases outgoing damage) and Accuracy (increases critical hit chance).
Consumables
- Since this is a Booster Build, thus a beginner build, it is not applicable for now.
Utility Skills
- Heal Slot - Medic Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro heal skill that summons a Medic Gyro to heal you and your allies around it.
- Skill 1 - Grenade Kit - A core Engineer Kit skill that replaces your weapon skills with the Grenade kit.
- Skil 2 - Shredder Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Shredder Gyro to repeatedly attack enemies around it and use Whirl Combo Finishers.
- Skill 3 - Blast Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Blast Gyro to rush toward an enemy, detonate itself to inflict Daze while launching them.
- Elite Skill - Sneak Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro elite skill that summons a Sneak Gyro to grant you and your allies Stealth while you are underneath it.
For more details, check this link: Hardstuck.gg
3. Explosive Hammer Scrapper - World Versus World Roamer
The Explosive Hammer Scrapper is an excellent roamer for World versus World, with just enough sustain and burst to deal with enemies who stray too far from their zerg. It can easily infiltrate the enemy's flank, eliminate unsuspecting players, and scout ahead for their commanders. Depending on their strategy, the build can fill their first utility skill slot with a variety of skills.
Why Explosive Hammer Scrapper is great
- It can easily dominate players that underestimate its ability to roam in WvW and get downed quickly thanks to its high burst and boon uptime.
- The Explosive Hammer Scrapper can apply constant pressure at key points and defend them relatively well against other roamers.
- It is a powerful bruiser build that has a similar PvP variant, so it can duel other roamers pretty decently.
Choose this build if...
- You want to scout ahead for your team and are confident in your sneaking ability despite not being a Thief or a Mesmer.
- You aren’t worried of being attacked by roamers as you can easily fend them off. If they do somehow get the upper hand, you can easily sneak away as long as you are aware of their presence first.
- You don’t mind going back to the zerg and hang around with them until the commander needs someone to scout ahead, or if you are bored and want to start picking fights.
Full build details
Traits and Major Perks
- Explosives - Grenadier, Explosive Temper, Big Boomer
- Alchemy - Protection Injection, Emergency Elixir, HGH
- Scrapper - System Shocker, Object in Motion, Adaptive Armor
Equipment
- Armor with Berserker stats (power + precision + ferocity)
- Accessories with Cavalier stats (toughness + power + ferocity), Rings and Amulet with Marauder stats (power + precision + ferocity + vitality), and backpiece with Berserker stats
- Superior Runes of Durability (increases toughness, boon duration, maximum health, and gain Protection, Regeneration, and Resistance buffs when you are struck for a few seconds)
- Main-hand Berserker stat two-handed hammer with Superior Sigils of Cleansing (after swapping from an Engineering Kit, cleanse 3 conditions from yourself) and Vision (after swapping from Grenade Kit, deal critical strikes for a few seconds)
Consumables
- Food - Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew (increases Endurance regeneration, experience gained from killing enemies, and grants Might buffs whenever you dodge)
- Utility - Superior Sharpening Stone (increases power based on your precision and ferocity, and experience gained from killing enemies)
Utility Skills
- Heal Slot - Elixir H - A core Engineer Elixir heal skill that grants Protection, Regeneration, and Swiftness buffs.
- Skill 1 - Optional - Depending on your situation in WvW, choose a skill that suits your needs.
- Skil 2 - Grenade Kit - A core Engineer Kit skill that replaces your weapon skills with the Grenade kit.
- Skill 3 - Elixir U - A core Engineer Elixir skill that grants you Quickness, Stability, and Vigor buffs while breaking out of stun.
- Elite Skill - Sneak Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro elite skill that summons a Sneak Gyro to grant you and your allies Stealth while you are underneath it.
For more details, check this link: Metabattle.com
2. Power DPS Scrapper - Instanced PvE
The Power DPS Scrapper is the pure offense version of a similar build that foregoes buffing others in favor of keeping those buffs for itself. The build focuses on dealing massive damage to enemies while remaining sustainable. It may not be as powerful as other classes, but it can still compete fairly well in combat.
Why Power DPS Scrapper is great
- It can generate a barrier for itself to help mitigate damage based on its pure strike damage, letting it stay longer in fights.
- It doesn’t have to focus on providing boons for allies and instead generates them for itself, allowing it to just pour out damage.
- Power DPS Scrappers can use the Mortar Kit to kite enemies from far away if they aren’t too confident.
Choose this build if...
- You want a powerful variant of a DPS Scrapper build that doesn’t need to share with others.
- You can reliably be called upon to rain damage constantly.
- There are already enough support units on the team so you don’t have to switch your build around.
Full build details
Traits and Major Perks
- Explosives - Glass Cannon, Explosive Temper, Big Boomer
- Firearms - High Caliber, No Scope, Modified Ammunition
- Scrapper - Gyroscpic Acceleration, Object in Motion, Applied Force
Equipment
- Armor and trinkets with Berserker stats (power + precision + ferocity)
- Superior Runes of the Scholar (increases power, ferocity, and outgoing strike damage while you are over 90% health)
- Main-hand Berserker two-handed hammer with Superior Sigils of Force (increased outgoing damage) and Impact (increases strike damage, and further increases it to enemies under effects of crowd control effects)
Consumables
- Food - Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup (increases power, ferocity, and experience gained from killing foes)
- Utility - Superior Sharpening Stone (increases power based on your precision and ferocity, and experience gained from killing enemies)
Utility Skills
- Heal Slot - A.E.D. - A core Engineer Gadget heal skill that grants a delayed heal that is triggered after a few seconds. If you take lethal damage during that time, you gain a huge amount of healing, and if you don’t, you simply heal for the minimum amount.
- Skill 1 - Grenade Kit - A core Engineer Kit skill that replaces your weapon skills with the Grenade kit.
- Skill 2 - Shredder Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Shredder Gyro to repeatedly attack enemies around it and use Whirl Combo Finishers.
- Skill 3 - Throw Mine - A core Engineer Gadget skill that throws mines at a targeted area. It is a useful crowd-control attack that can steal boons from enemies and function as a Blast Combo Finisher.
- Elite Skill - Mortar Kit - A core Engineer Engineering Kit that changes your main weapon into the Mortar Kit. It fires long-range mortars that can inflict explosive damage, various conditions, and an AoE heal.
For more details, check out these links: Metabattle.com
1. Power Quickness Scrapper - Instanced PvE
The traits chosen for the Power Quickness Scrapper are similar to those chosen for the Booster Scrapper, so think of this as the build you can use once you are more confident in your skills and are ready for Instanced PvE. The Power Quickness Scrapper, unlike the Power DPS variant, is a team player who is willing to share their boons with their allies, making it a superior choice. It can provide not only DPS but also a lot of utility.
Why Power Quickness Scrapper is great
- The Power Quickness Scrapper boasts nearly permanent uptime of Quickness buffs thanks to its stats and traits.
- Its minor trait, Impact Savant, ensures that the Power Quickness Scrapper will always have some form of protection as long as they keep moving and hitting things.
- They have access to multiple sources of crowd control and can be relied upon to use them whenever it is needed by the team.
Choose this build if...
- You are knowledgeable with Scrapper’s mechanics and the skill rotations used.
- You can reliably provide boons when needed for your team.
- You are a team player and don’t mind letting other people take the spotlight once in a while.
Full build details
Traits and Major Perks
- Explosives - Glass Cannon, Aim-Assisted Rocket, Big Boomer
- Firearms - High Caliber, No Scope, Modified Ammunition
- Scrapper - Gyroscpic Acceleration, Object in Motion, Kinetic Accelerators
Equipment
- 4 Armor and 4 trinkets with Berserker stats (power + precision + ferocity)
- Backpiece, helm, and a trinket with Diviner stats (power + concentration + precision + ferocity)
- Superior Runes of the Scholar (increases power, ferocity, and outgoing strike damage while you are over 90% health)
- Main-hand Berserker two-handed hammer with Superior Sigils of Force (increased outgoing damage) and Impact (increases strike damage, and further increases it to enemies under effects of crowd control effects)
Consumables
- Food - Cilantro Lime Sous-Vide Steak (increases power, ferocity, Karma, Magic Find, Gold, WvW experience, normal experience from killing foes, and has a chance to steal health whenever you land a critical hit)
- Utility - Potent Superior Sharpening Stone (increases power based on both your precision and ferocity and experience gained from killing foes)
Utility Skills
- Heal Slot - Medic Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro heal skill that summons a Medic Gyro to heal you and your allies around it.
- Skill 1 - Grenade Kit - A core Engineer Kit skill that replaces your weapon skills with the Grenade kit.
- Skill 2 - Shredder Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Shredder Gyro to repeatedly attack enemies around it and use Whirl Combo Finishers.
- Skill 3 - Skill 3 - Blast Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro skill that summons a Blast Gyro to rush toward an enemy, and detonate itself to inflict Daze while launching them.
- Elite Skill - Sneak Gyro - A Scrapper Gyro elite skill that summons a Sneak Gyro to grant you and your allies Stealth while you are underneath it.
For more details, check this link: Hardstuck.gg
Closing Thoughts
The Scrapper is an all-around profession, as proven by the builds, and can be whatever you want it to be. Whatever you need you can think of, the Scrapper may have a solution in mind. If there are any other builds you deem worthy of this list, do let us know so we may have an update in the future.
