Guild Wars 2

Hello, I’m a relatively casual( about 500 pvp games since gw2 started, playing on and off, mostly off) pvp player and I’ve been trying to get to ruby without the expansion. Since I managed my goal, after about three weeks of soloQ, I’ve been wondering if it’s worth going on – if it’s even possible to climb to diamond using only base classes. I’m looking for build advice using only the base game.
So far, I’ve been using mostly meditation dps guardian, with a bit of power survival ranger and celestial signet necro.
What other base builds might work against the most common classes this meta?

Ele is not too HOT reliant ATM. Standard DPS Staff ele can still do it’s thing. Not the strongest but really powerful in the right hands. Old power shatter mes is strong too, if you take the time to learn it.

Played some burn engi last night, worked really well still esp when teamed up with other condi builds. A few of the stronger HOT builds/classes like DH or rev lack condi clears. Downing them often takes mere seconds.

Saw a streamer play trapper ranger which worked quite well aswell. Think u can use trapper Runes if you dont own HOT right?