Guild Wars 2

After capping a mesmer, warrior and just recently a necromancer, I decided next I’d make a ranger. I’ve heard all the horror stories of this class, but I’ve seen one or two really good ones that kind of convinced me to choose it in PVP.

I’ve been messing with different builds and the class is actually fun to play, I feel like I haven’t gotten down the right traits and skills yet that work together efficiently. I was kinda liking the dual axes better than the shortbow, but I’m not a professional ranger player.

What skills/traits do you think you would use?

Offhand axe isn’t recommended in tournament play. While Path of Scars is fantastic on large points, it’s incredibly weak in close quarters and places where the terrain can stop the projectile. Whirling Defense roots you while doing minimal damage, and isn’t worth the reflect in a game mode where melee and AoE is king.

You seem confused as far as your weapons go. Greatsword is a burst and in-your-face physical damage while axe is a ranged condition alternative to Shortbow for better damage against multiple/AI-dependent opponents. Pick a road to follow and go with it, don’t try to do everything at once.

Here’s my build if you’re looking for something a little more power-oriented with active gameplay: http://intothemists.com/guides/3539-regalias_power_bm

Cheers!

I run GS/Axe x 2 for a while now, its a defensive build but I run a SoTF/Barkskin setup and use LR/QZ

With Fury/Quickness you can use both Axe 4/5 and GS Maul for some good burst.

I have had some very good success with it, cant help but wonder if we have fought as I see nobody else running this weapon set. My Ranger is Kaloria