Guild Wars 2

Trying a different S/D Build and i think this works quite good. So, not the best Gameplay… but its still fun to play and has more mobility (ofc) and defense because of a good Protection-uptime.

I think it would be better with Earth’s Embrace instead of Rock solid for a better Burst-defense. (Cause im not the fastest Player…)

Testing later on Rune of the Mesmer with Asura Technobabble..

Downside is the lack of Dmg after your Burst, cause no Fresh Air with the Lightning Procc… till the Addon hits.

Would be nice to get some Feedback to the Build. (I already know about my Gameplay, still enough for me^^)

1. the biggest issue with this build (as with every ele build that doesn’t go water or arcane or at least focus) is lack of proper condi cleanse. Fire trait is random and is likely to pop from condis that one would not normally cleanse.

2. As you’ve said yourself this build lacks damage after combo burst. Had you played against half decent opponents who would likely avoid taking that burst one way or the other you would most likely lose before getting chance to burst them again.

Others:
There is no such thing as Addon, it’s expansion
Please stop clicking on abilities it hurts to even watch

just imagine trying to do this vs a tanky warrior or a good condi necro. Its a clutch build that is only good at out dpsing other zerker classes. sorry but you didnt find anything good with this build.

not a bad video, I like the idea of using earth signet immobilize to setup bursts. even with immobilize some classes can just port out, block, evade or cleanse the immobilize all together if they really don’t want to get hit by your DT/combos.

an interesting build for sure, however, scepter is pretty weak even when played correctly to full effect also, you’ll never impress these guys as they most likley haven’t accepted broski bro’s blinding ashes build as the best thing that has ever happened to a pvp/wvw ele.

No Problem:)

And yes, good Hammer/ Gs Warriors are a Problem. Have to see how it works against tanky Ones.

Tbh, Condi Necromancers are most of the Time a Problem.. But yes, the Trait is unreliable.. still better to play with it, as without the Passive Clean.

Yeah Broski, blinding Ashes can be strong for a Blind heavy Build.. Playing it on my hybrid Staffbuild.
If they Port out… use your Port and Phoenix. Sure you cant hit always all of your Burst. And most of the Time Dt is just for distracting and getting out some dodges..

Just trying something different. Thx for the Feedback so far.

sorrychief.2563:

not a bad video, I like the idea of using earth signet immobilize to setup bursts. even with immobilize some classes can just port out, block, evade or cleanse the immobilize all together if they really don’t want to get hit by your DT/combos.

an interesting build for sure, however, scepter is pretty weak even when played correctly to full effect also, you’ll never impress these guys as they most likley haven’t accepted broski bro’s blinding ashes build as the best thing that has ever happened to a pvp/wvw ele.

Because Blinding Ashes is not that great. It’s a defensive trait in fire, so it means you’ll either have to give up damage or you’ll lose Arcana, which has quite a lot sustain there, but that’s a general problem with zerker ele builds. If you don’t go air, you’ll lose a big part of your sustain damage. Also, keep in mind that fresh air sustain damage is not that great either. And if you go air/fire, you’ll lose Arcana and all the survability, which is quite tough for such a squishy class.

Anyways, no reason to tell someone to stop clicking skills when he presents a build. You don’t like it? Don’t watch it.

Also, the phoenix + LF burst works on all zerker specs, just saying. I mean it’s not like you would have less damage on fresh air, you wouldn’t. It’s a bit sad ele doesn’t really have many choices when it comes to build diversity.

I kinda wish Singer of Earth would be a bit more viable, but it takes one utility slot and it’s just a ‘’mini pindown’’.

Thanks Laraley. And yes, same Problems i see so far.