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Posted by: Dream Shake.8741

Dream Shake.8741

So the scepter and sword both get a symbol ie a light field which makes them highly undesirable for high level fractals. Can’t use virtues with the Virtues trait line, can’t use Stand your Ground, can’t use any skill that is a symbol. Should I just give up on using guard in fractals?

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Posted by: Vinceman.4572

Vinceman.4572

Pick a necro/mesmer on your side = gg.

Took me 3 runs of the dungeon to get the bug.

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Posted by: Ok I Did It.2854

Ok I Did It.2854

I stopped using my Guard in fractals when I got past level 80 and seen how badly it basically cannot be used compared other classes, I haven’t used my Guardian since.

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Posted by: Boogiepop Void.6473

Boogiepop Void.6473

The answer is yes. As currently designed, due to boon thieves, you cannot use a guardian above fractal 80.

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Posted by: Keksmuffin.1450

Keksmuffin.1450

Just dont blast light fields? ._.

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Posted by: Astralporing.1957

Astralporing.1957

Pick a necro/mesmer on your side = gg.

Or better yet, change guard to necro, in which case the group won’t need to assign anyone jyst to fix problems your presence introduces.

Actions, not words.
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Posted by: Vinceman.4572

Vinceman.4572

Pick a necro/mesmer on your side = gg.

Or better yet, change guard to necro, in which case the group won’t need to assign anyone jyst to fix problems your presence introduces.

No way, a guard is helpful in fractals. Along with a necro and a mes it’s very relaxed to play with.

Took me 3 runs of the dungeon to get the bug.

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Posted by: Sarrs.4831

Sarrs.4831

So I don’t know about all the specifics on which builds and which weapons do top dps but

Why not just not use the Symbol button

Just use a sword and never press the 2 button since I don’t think it was good for DPS anyway
Use a greatsword and never press 4
Use a longbow and never press 4

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Posted by: Astralporing.1957

Astralporing.1957

You can. But then you remember that symbols are an important part of dps builds (and some support ones). By not using them, you significantly degrade your performance, to the point where it’s really just easier to use a different class.
I mean, yes, you can let yourself be carried, but don’t pretend it’s not a burden on other players.

By the way, i main a guard. I’d definitely prefer everything i said to not be true. Unfortunately, it is.

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Posted by: blakkrskyrr.7413

blakkrskyrr.7413

Was this an oversight by ANet? How long has this been an issue?

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Posted by: Sarrs.4831

Sarrs.4831

Was this an oversight by ANet? How long has this been an issue?

As long as guardian builds have been reliant on Symbols to do their maximum DPS/use Virtues line. It’s not as bad for non-hammer weapons but it still sucks.

These threads have previously earnt at least one note from the community managers that they’re passing it on to the devs.

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Posted by: Ayrilana.1396

Ayrilana.1396

One thing I would like to see more burning fields. Guardian already has access to them so it’s not like it’d be a stretch for some symbols to offer that.

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Posted by: Phibes.4128

Phibes.4128

Add a trait to change all guardian light fields into fire fields.

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Posted by: Sarrs.4831

Sarrs.4831

Add a trait to change all guardian light fields into fire fields.

I think that would be a really good option but I would expect it to probably come with an elite spec rather than be tied into one of the current specs. Then again it could probably go nicely with the Zeal GM trait.

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Posted by: Orangensaft.7139

Orangensaft.7139

Add a trait to change all guardian light fields into fire fields.

thats a nice idea yeah

the trait should maybe have some other bonus too though and ofc Anet needs to take care where to put it in and which other traits you cannot take when chosing this one to not make it sacrifice important other stuff

Another annoying thing is this minor trait:
https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Virtue_of_Retribution
“Gain retaliation when you activate a virtue. Retaliation you apply lasts longer. "

it is just bad that you cant use that full traitline for support in PvE fracs because you are forced to go with that minor trait when wanting to use this traitline

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