Guild Wars 2

So I was thinking of getting into gw2 again after about..2 years I think. ATM though my good computer is down and I am stuck with a computer that can run gw2 but I do get a bit of lag with it, so I was hoping for some suggestions of either builds or gear that could help me survive but play again.

1. Probably playing solo.
2. Got HoT
3. Got all 9 professions to 80, all traits unlocked.

Personal thoughts, I was thinking MM necro for some added distractions for foes, or Warrior just because I remember them being pretty OP. I will probably not be playing new maps just because of Mastery issues and because they are not designed to be lag friendly. Thank you for anyone who tries to help.

I can personally vouch for the success of MM necro in general open world PvE. The minions provide an excellent distraction and, when traited properly, can add to your survivability significantly. However this does come at the expense of mobility since your minions aggro absolutely everything.

This is an example of what I run. I switch things around depending on the situation but this will get you through most.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vRAQJAWRnM0AdbiN1Ae1As3glpBL+DmCfhTtsLwxSaAUACAA-e

As for gear, Viper’s or Berserker’s are going to get you through most situations. The more damage output you have the faster things will die and you have more than enough toughness for most situations thanks to Flesh of the Master. If you find you need more survivability then Valkyrie’s is a good alternative. Most of the time it shouldn’t be necessary.

Do keep in mind this won’t be a good choice for dungeons or fractals but will get you through just about anything open world.

Nice that you have so many choices.

For minionmancer I use: http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?vRAQNAW7YnM0AdbiN1AW2As3glgBLKpFAKXxFxlYUU6EkCeaA-TVyCQB3T3QFVegsnAAFuAAzY/BAcQA6oSQfo+TWUiBA-w
Note that I’m just using cheap exotic Dire armor instead of the viper stuff; I just use my WvW gear as I don’t do dungeon/raids on this character, but it works for open world; HoT isn’t a problem. Also, berserker runes will be better as well..

Also, I believe GS is better than staff, but haven’t really tried it out.

I’m quite a fan of parasitic contagion which heals you based on your condition damage. That doesn’t work if you’re in shroud; keep that in mind.

Scrapper is also good if you like distractions:
http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?vdAQFAUnUUB1ahFpCWWBEqil7iie1j9cPcCDoMDsBjwAA

Gear/weapons are whatever, since I just camp FT most of the time anyways. The quickness and stealth also allows for convenient gathering.