Guild Wars 2

Literally the only new HoT content that can remove boons is Mallyx/Corruption Revenant. Tempest’s wildfire was supposed to pulse boon removal, but was nerfed with no explanation ever given.

We need more boon hate in the game, especially with things like Herald being very boon dependent. Being able to remove or corrupt boons is really fun and helps give boon-based strategies counterplay, but there really isn’t enough in the game.

I know all the elite specializations aren’t out yet, but I for one would like to see more boon removal functionality featured as a unique part of some the new elite specializations.

What about Chronomancer?

Alacrity and illusionary reversion make for more shatters

More shatters make for more boon removal.

Well necro is the boon corrupter by definition and is pretty good at it.
Thief can steal them, engi can remove them.
Revenant is a nice addition in the panorama, but is not that we lack it.
Surely, not every class can, but I do not see a problem

Man, if only I could equip Sigil of Nulification because I prioritize boon removal above the stuff my Sigils are giving now…

Just for reference~

Skills that remove boons
Weapon skills: Mind Spike (Mesmer),Mind Stab (Mesmer), Spinal Shivers (Necro)
Utility/Profession/Elite skills: Null Field (Mesmer), Phantasmal Disenchanter (Mesmer), Throw Mine (Engineer), Mine Field (Engineer), Grim Specter (Necro)

Skills that transfer boons to you
Weapon skills: Larcenous Strike (thief)
Utility skills: Arcane Thievery (Mesmer)

Skills that transform boons into conditions
Weapon skills: Unholy Feast(necromancer)
Utility skills: Corrupt Boon (necromancer), Well of Corruption (necromancer)

Not seeing the need to smear effects around the “profession pie” when it’s clear boon striping is a Mesemer/Necro thing, boon stealing is a Thief thing, and boon corruption is a Necro thing.

While Mesmers are competitive in most modes, having something that makes Necros uniquely desirable is gonna be very important in securing them a place at the Raiding Table given how poorly they are regarded for Dungeons.

You forgot Wildfire (Tempest). No wait… they’ve removed it.

Gaaroth.2567:

Well necro is the boon corrupter by definition and is pretty good at it.
Thief can steal them, engi can remove them.
Revenant is a nice addition in the panorama, but is not that we lack it.
Surely, not every class can, but I do not see a problem

Not every Mesmer runs domination, and almost no engineers use throw mine in pvp. I’m merely saying that it’s odd that none of the elite specs have an option for boon removal.

nearlight.3064:

Not every Mesmer runs domination, and almost no engineers use throw mine in pvp. I’m merely saying that it’s odd that none of the elite specs have an option for boon removal.

Ain’kitten good thing then? This mean that there is room for more build diversity and place for core professions even in HoT.

nearlight.3064:

Gaaroth.2567:

Well necro is the boon corrupter by definition and is pretty good at it.
Thief can steal them, engi can remove them.
Revenant is a nice addition in the panorama, but is not that we lack it.
Surely, not every class can, but I do not see a problem

Not every Mesmer runs domination, and almost no engineers use throw mine in pvp. I’m merely saying that it’s odd that none of the elite specs have an option for boon removal.

Then it simply means that boon stripping is not a Meta at the moment in the game. I don’t see then how adding more removal would create anything since as you say the already available options are not widely used. It would make sense to have more option if boon removal/corruption would feel like a mandatory role in the game and that only few build were available.
And as Nike said, if it became mainstream then Necro should remain king for it to have their niche, the same way thief is king of blind/defiance removal. Others can do it but not as well, else thief would be out of dungeon with his necro friend.

Ranael.6423:

nearlight.3064:

Gaaroth.2567:

Well necro is the boon corrupter by definition and is pretty good at it.
Thief can steal them, engi can remove them.
Revenant is a nice addition in the panorama, but is not that we lack it.
Surely, not every class can, but I do not see a problem

Not every Mesmer runs domination, and almost no engineers use throw mine in pvp. I’m merely saying that it’s odd that none of the elite specs have an option for boon removal.

Then it simply means that boon stripping is not a Meta at the moment in the game. I don’t see then how adding more removal would create anything since as you say the already available options are not widely used. It would make sense to have more option if boon removal/corruption would feel like a mandatory role in the game and that only few build were available.
And as Nike said, if it became mainstream then Necro should remain king for it to have their niche, the same way thief is king of blind/defiance removal. Others can do it but not as well, else thief would be out of dungeon with his necro friend.

Well I’m thinking more in terms of PvP than in PvE, but yeah obviously its different between the two game modes.