[Build] PvP Staff

[Build] PvP Staff

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Posted by: FrownyClown.8402

FrownyClown.8402

Hey all, if you like playing berserker staff in wvw then this is the build for you. I have not reinvented the wheel with this one, it just works really well by providing lots of on point damage and the typical support of a staff ele.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQFAWhMMoxhFOwzBsSMQAYUW4IEFiCQAYAIngJwQE-TJRBABxXGgo9H04BAAwFAAA

You will win 1v1s vs zerker classes (except probably rangers) and you have enough utility to survive any 1v1 encounter. The strength of zerker staff though is its suprising damage when the ele is left unattended. Different alternative to your typical build and lots of fun to play. try it out.


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[Build] PvP Staff

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Posted by: P Fun Daddy.1208

P Fun Daddy.1208

I usually run along the following lines for my staff builds:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQFAWnMICdOg9MAuMAsSgBCALKABgBgcC6ADxaNkGGDA-TJRBABxXG4m9H04BAAwFAAA

Sometimes I swap out ES for EA in Arcane, but otherwise the versatility offered by Blast + Brilliance is enough (With the four different fields on staff) that I feel the CDR is worth it despite Surge’s shortcomings. Lightning Flash is the only cantrip I take because it really is just too good.
I sort of feel like brilliance is now one of our better heals for staff just by virtue of having two water fields if you’re really desperate for the HP, or might/frost aura if you’re not. It’s also nearly impossible to interrupt, always does solid crit damage, and procs ES, while the others have longer cast times, bigger tells, and only sometimes slightly more healing (always less if you have water 3/5 handy) with similar cooldowns and lesser additional effects.

I’ve also been varying this by trying cele, which isn’t nearly as exciting but has the advantage of surviving forever.

Edit: Yours is pretty cool too, I just don’t like cantrips personally.