Guild Wars 2

Hey all,

There aren’t really any up-to-date build guides, and I get this question an awful lot, so I made one.

It’s a fairly short video and nothing revolutionary build-wise, but I figured it could help some people.

Keep on keeping on!

New video of the build in action. I’ll pull this thread back up instead of making a new one, since there have been so many questions about D/D builds recently.

Feedback much appreciated as always.

thanks for these. have been having a blast with your build as a new ele (engi main) in wvw.

any chance you could do a voice-over roaming guide ala yishis? your outnumbered is just sick and hearing what you’re thinking/doing would be super helpful.

Mahkno.7593:

thanks for these. have been having a blast with your build as a new ele (engi main) in wvw.

any chance you could do a voice-over roaming guide ala yishis? your outnumbered is just sick and hearing what you’re thinking/doing would be super helpful.

Thanks man, glad to hear it!

I’ll give commentary a shot for sure.

If you are using Lightning Rod, please be aware of the astronomical amount of bugs.

For instance, Tempest Defense’s damage increase does not improve lighting rod damage as it procs just before the disable. Lightning rod procs while the target is about to be disabled; therefore, the lightning rod hits while the target is free and moving (could be evading, dodging or blocking, lighting rod will not work).

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/elementalist/Tempest-Defense-not-increasing-Lightning-Rod/first#post5475121

I am wondering why you chose LR over other air gms (not cos of bugs, just in terms of d/d cc’s).

Jayden Ennok.3687:

I am wondering why you chose LR over other air gms (not cos of bugs, just in terms of d/d cc’s).

I can’t get to a computer for a while so I can’t copy+paste my reply. It’s in the comments of the 4th vid in the series, and another one on the metabattle discussion page, if you’re curious enough to look that far

The long and short of it is: Why not? What’s not to love about lightning rod? Fresh air is nice but with the new 8.5s attunement recharge there’s honestly no need. Bolt to the heart doesn’t really come close if you do some maths, even if you miss a couple ccs with lightning rod. I’d advise reading the comment though.

As for the lightning rod bugs, I’m aware, and not all too bothered. There’s a new issue that’s been popping up where my lightning rod doesn’t proc at all sometimes though. Haven’t found what’s causing it, but removing and selecting the trait again fixes it.

Gokil.2543:

Jayden Ennok.3687:

I am wondering why you chose LR over other air gms (not cos of bugs, just in terms of d/d cc’s).

I can’t get to a computer for a while so I can’t copy+paste my reply. It’s in the comments of the 4th vid in the series, and another one on the metabattle discussion page, if you’re curious enough to look that far

The long and short of it is: Why not? What’s not to love about lightning rod? Fresh air is nice but with the new 8.5s attunement recharge there’s honestly no need. Bolt to the heart doesn’t really come close if you do some maths, even if you miss a couple ccs with lightning rod. I’d advise reading the comment though.

As for the lightning rod bugs, I’m aware, and not all too bothered. There’s a new issue that’s been popping up where my lightning rod doesn’t proc at all sometimes though. Haven’t found what’s causing it, but removing and selecting the trait again fixes it.

I checked that comment. It is true that LR adds a burst, I just often find myself wishing my air att. was off cd when playing d/d. Air auto is sooo good vs thieves. And very often I miss the cc skills, especially earth 4, so maybe when I get better with d/d, LR will be better for me.