Guild Wars 2

Bored of BM or Trap ranger yet? I’m creating a build to bring back the greatsword ranger I enjoyed playing during the beta, but I could use some pointers and opinions.

This is what I’ve been running so far:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQNBhODbEpKxOwywi1OAsesHhD2UkplOFo65Jb4KrA;TsAA1CnoMyYkwIrROjkGtMYUwWEA

Copy & paste into URL.

It works decently well, but suffers from high cds, weakness vs conditions and lack of sustain vs other tanky builds.

I’d appreciate some feedback about the amulet, runes & sigels, pets and possibly even axe as an alternative off-hand. (For instance, Runes of Strength give better sustain since you constantly have might, but you drop dead when your bear’s cleanse in on cd.)

I think you should try again.

I tried something similiar. Doesnt work out that great. I tried a little bit heavier on survival and built a bunker build with it that allowed me to live long enough to out trade many professions that wanted to burn me down.

problem is greatswords base damage is absolute crap, so your heavily relying on your pet to deal enough dps to take them down while you keep em busy which doesnt always work out great. Still not sure what greatsword is designed to do well but i dont play ranger enough.

I saw it more as a roaming build, like the Hundred Blades Warriors. You used to be able to swap out running speed signet for quickness…

I’ve tried building more glass cannon and using the Long Bow as a second weapon set, so you could stay offpoint and use GS for mobility/burst with invulnerability.

But definitely agree, the GS lacks base damage and so does the LB.

Yup, they both are the suck atm. And ironicly….they’re the first weapons anyone who picks up a ranger wants to use.

This is why people think the games balance is so bad. The playstyles that everyone prefers are not as good as play styles no one wants to do…but unfortunatly work a lot better than what is fun.

This is what happens when you dont design a game considering (is this fun?)

http://www.twitch.tv/blu42 had a 2v1 pvp build

Lixion.8457:

http://www.twitch.tv/blu42 had a 2v1 pvp build

What do you mean? Is this just a plug for your stream? :/

Stof.9584:

I saw it more as a roaming build, like the Hundred Blades Warriors. You used to be able to swap out running speed signet for quickness…

I’ve tried building more glass cannon and using the Long Bow as a second weapon set, so you could stay offpoint and use GS for mobility/burst with invulnerability.

But definitely agree, the GS lacks base damage and so does the LB.

Now you’re getting closer.

Edit: Shouldn’t this be in the ranger forum?

Now you’re getting closer.

Edit: Shouldn’t this be in the ranger forum?

By any means, be more vague… I made this thread to get feedback.

(It’s specifically aimed at a Ranger GS build in sPvp, but it could be moved there I’m uncertain about the customs.)

greatsword is a defensive weapon ( evade on gs1 + block stance ). the cc is unreliable/long cooldown & gs doesn’t offer much soft cc ( block stance throw is usually a waste ), which means you’ll only deal consistent damage while contesting a node, or limited burst with a swoop / maul combo.

i like GS, but it is a bunker spec weapon imo, since you can tank like a boss with autoattack evades & block stance.

i would suggest spending some time with 1h sword if you are looking for a more offensive melee option for ranger. it does higher damage, provides multiple sources of soft cc, can track targets & provides 2 evades. most condi specs run sword for the evades alone, but if you’re going for power, no weapon is better than 1h sword.

ps. 5 in BM is mandatory, imo. quickness > *