Conquest of Azeroth — Reaper

Complete Reaper guide for Conquest of Azeroth — specs, Harvest mechanic, leveling tips, strengths, weaknesses, and builds for Project Ascension's Melee DPS class.

Reaper Overview

Reapers embody death itself as a martial class in Conquest of Azeroth. The Harvest mechanic creates an engaging loop of collecting souls from kills and spending them on empowered abilities. Grim spec delivers satisfying execution gameplay, Harvest handles pack situations, and Spectral adds a mobile assassin dimension. Reapers start slow but scale dramatically as soul pools grow during extended engagements.

Grim harvester wielding a scythe, collecting souls of the fallen to fuel increasingly powerful strikes.

Class Mechanic — Harvest

Reapers collect Souls from fallen enemies, consuming them to power devastating scythe abilities.

Reaper uses Souls as its primary resource and wears Leather armor.

Specializations

At level 10, Reaper players choose one of three specializations, each offering a distinct playstyle:

  • Grim: Single-target execution specialist building soul stacks for massive finishing blows.
  • Harvest: AoE reaper who spreads death across multiple targets simultaneously.
  • Spectral: Phase-shifting spec using soul energy to dodge attacks and strike from shadows.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Understanding where this class excels helps you decide if it fits your preferred content and playstyle.

  • Strength: High melee burst with souls
  • Strength: Distinctive scythe fantasy
  • Strength: Spectral mobility in PvP
  • Weakness: Soul generation dependency
  • Weakness: Leather armor fragility
  • Weakness: Weak start before souls accumulate

Leveling Tips

Harvest spec handles quest mob packs efficiently. Open combat with soul-generating abilities before spending on finishers. Spectral helps survive tough elite encounters.

Refer to our leveling walkthrough for zone progression and the Builds section for recommended talent paths.

PvP Notes

Spectral Reapers are slippery arena threats. Grim delivers lethal burst when soul stacks peak. Harvest dominates battleground team fights.

See the PvP Rankings and Tier List for current meta placement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What role is Reaper in Conquest of Azeroth?

Reaper is a Melee DPS class wearing Leather armor with Souls as its resource.

What is the Harvest mechanic?

Reapers collect Souls from fallen enemies, consuming them to power devastating scythe abilities.

When do Reaper specializations unlock?

You choose your primary specialization at level 10, unlocking both class and spec talent trees.

Is Reaper good for beginners?

Reaper has a moderate learning curve. See our Best for Beginners guide for easier alternatives.

What specs does Reaper have?

Reaper has three specializations: Grim, Harvest, Spectral.