Guild Wars 2

The following build is still in phase of testing but so far I’m getting good results, I really like the dmg and the mobility, but let me list the pro and cons:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJBLhdSfJ0fJWgJ4zAwhJWIAM3S7qt2GUACALAhJ5EIGC-TJBGABI8AAA4EAEy+D7XGAA

PRO
-Really fast and unforgiving spike, can bring any target to almost an instant dead state when taken at the right time
- It’s not a direct loss vs thieves thx to the weakness aura trait that greatly cut their dmg
- 2x Eye of the storm guarantee a quick escape route in all but the worst case scenarios, only thieves and revs can keep up

CONS
-Minimal almost non existent condi removal, hence duelling condi bunkers is the worst possible idea
-The warhorn version offers more dmg than a normal s/f but the lack of defense quickly becomes apparent
-Positioning is key at all times, you can quickly die in most 1vs2 scenarios

Now, how would you play the build and how would you change the class to make power builds more competitive?

So personally I’d love to see the following changes on ele:

- Increased healing base on warhorn water skills, reduced healing coefficient, CD reduced by 5s each

-Reduced CD of arcane shield, min 30s knocked off

-Blinding ashes CD reduced by 5s max

What about you guys

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Warhorn is pretty good if your goal is might stacking, not sure how affective scepter can be without crit damage.

I’d get rid of arcane shield. I used to enjoy running it…until a revenent broke it in under a second and still took out half of my health.

Here is a build I have been playing with.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdn0XCVOgVYCeOAcYiFCATYSOBihul2XbtNoAEACiA-T5QIABA8AAaZ/hqLDAA

It has okay sustain with the same obv weakness of any fresh air build

I strongly agree that Arcance Shield cd should be reduced. It does too little for it’s 75s cd.

Blinding Ashes needs a buff, but I’m not sure what’s the right buff.

Sunshine.5014:

I strongly agree that Arcance Shield cd should be reduced. It does too little for it’s 75s cd.

Blinding Ashes needs a buff, but I’m not sure what’s the right buff.

Make it a 5 second icd. That way it will synergize with burning precision.

FrownyClown.8402:

Sunshine.5014:

I strongly agree that Arcance Shield cd should be reduced. It does too little for it’s 75s cd.

Blinding Ashes needs a buff, but I’m not sure what’s the right buff.

Make it a 5 second icd. That way it will synergize with burning precision.

That’s an indirect buff for burning precision, which I think is well deserved.

FrownyClown.8402:

Sunshine.5014:

I strongly agree that Arcance Shield cd should be reduced. It does too little for it’s 75s cd.

Blinding Ashes needs a buff, but I’m not sure what’s the right buff.

Make it a 5 second icd. That way it will synergize with burning precision.

used to be 5s, got nerfed during the d/d ele witchhunt

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdhcMozh9NwnB8RM0AYVW4KMFkKQA4DOpgOwLA-T5QIABVXGAgHAAK7PAA

that’s the build i run. yes, without tempest. i don’t feel like tempest provides enough for the defense you lose by dropping arcane.

if it has to be with tempest..

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdn0XCdOgVYC+MAcYiFJATYBEAqgDhgJwF0txOZzsA-T5QIAB4s/Q1lBA4BAAA

tbh, running condi cleanse is a waste. no matter what you do, you won’t be able to kill a mercenary chronomancer or a berserker anyway. the only reason i take it is to have team utility.

lightning flash is a must have, fresh air scepter ele is a kiting build, no lightning flash no kiting. arcane shield is a double-edged sword, it provides instant defense + burst damage.

dps ele is just in a very sad state, you lack survivability and you lack damage.

FrownyClown.8402:

Warhorn is pretty good if your goal is might stacking, not sure how affective scepter can be without crit damage.

I’d get rid of arcane shield. I used to enjoy running it…until a revenent broke it in under a second and still took out half of my health.

Here is a build I have been playing with.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdn0XCVOgVYCeOAcYiFCATYSOBihul2XbtNoAEACiA-T5QIABA8AAaZ/hqLDAA

It has okay sustain with the same obv weakness of any fresh air build

After more testing, I have to say that arcane shield has still its uses despite the obvious drawbacks, that dmg is still good vs other glass builds ^^

I opt for paladin because I value the extra toughness above the crit dmg, I still pack more than enough dmg to almost insta down thieves

Finally I love both warhorn and focus ( got legendary version of both) but the first offer more substantial close/mele pressure to kill off wannabe assassins; try to stay inside wildfire and blast to your heart content while a thief try to attack you ^^

Also my favourite combo is cyclone+lightning orb at mele range for really tremendous dmg, try out you won’t be disappointed, time it correctly and you’ll scare off almsot everybody ( if not straight killing them )

Jekkt.6045:

FrownyClown.8402:

Sunshine.5014:

I strongly agree that Arcance Shield cd should be reduced. It does too little for it’s 75s cd.

Blinding Ashes needs a buff, but I’m not sure what’s the right buff.

Make it a 5 second icd. That way it will synergize with burning precision.

used to be 5s, got nerfed during the d/d ele witchhunt

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdhcMozh9NwnB8RM0AYVW4KMFkKQA4DOpgOwLA-T5QIABVXGAgHAAK7PAA

that’s the build i run. yes, without tempest. i don’t feel like tempest provides enough for the defense you lose by dropping arcane.

if it has to be with tempest..

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vFAQJArdn0XCdOgVYC+MAcYiFJATYBEAqgDhgJwF0txOZzsA-T5QIAB4s/Q1lBA4BAAA

tbh, running condi cleanse is a waste. no matter what you do, you won’t be able to kill a mercenary chronomancer or a berserker anyway. the only reason i take it is to have team utility.

lightning flash is a must have, fresh air scepter ele is a kiting build, no lightning flash no kiting. arcane shield is a double-edged sword, it provides instant defense + burst damage.

dps ele is just in a very sad state, you lack survivability and you lack damage.

I take tempest for overloads and tempestuous aura , I know that I lack the true sustain of other dps specs, but I can delay their rampage with almost a constant barrage of weakness which works great against thieves in particular (gale song)

And for the lack of lightning flash, it is ofc a solid choice but I prefer to rely on 2x eye of the storm to get away..when possible, it works in most cases with opportune positioning