Guild Wars 2

So i’ve always been a huge fan of scepter dagger combo in spvp, and for whatever reason always revert back to it.. Case and point i am curious if anyone could share their idea of a S/D Bunker build? or even a Staff Bunker build. It seems lately everytime i solo que (95% of the time, yes i have no friends) They are lacking bunkers, and i prefer to stick to my ele, and try and master it in all ways..

Any help is appriciated.

I’d take daphoenix’s D/D build, swap out Zephyr’s Boon, and pretty much call it good. Something like:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fEAQJArYhImkbwx4gjDAkHn4CLjChUeMDO2A;TsAA1Cto6y4lwL7Nuuk3ME5IyECA
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You can be a very good bunker with S/D, exactly what Mouse said.. just modify the 0 10 0 30 30 build, use either clerics or shamans amulet. for runes id go with forge or earth, you can also do the water and monk for boon duration stacking. I would suggest 0 0 10 30 30 for the extra toughness in earth.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fEAQJArYhMmgbyx4gjDAEFv4y4RIgQSRBOzA;ToAg2Crouxcj4G7Nubk3MaY+B

This is a build that I have been using since almost launch. I like it because it allows for the same survivability as a staff ele without relying on evasive arcana (as you probably know, was nerfed).

Some people like it, some people hate it. I can’t guarantee you will love it but it has worked well for me.

I guess my biggest issue lately is trying to find where i will fit into a real spvp/tpvp guild or group. As i seem to constantly be pugging, im never sure if i should master a bunker ele, or a more roaming/dps ele. Dosent help either that regardless of my build i seem to be doing something wrong, as thieves nearly insta kill me.. Any advice? i really dont wanna try D/D at all, but am open to some sort of suggestions towards staff.

@ caffeine
With 3 cantrips, dodge heals in water attunement, and protection, you should be able to survive their burst. Make sure you do not allow your health to dip below 50% against a thief. Also with S/D you have 2 blinds and 2 knockdowns.

Caffeine.6724:

I guess my biggest issue lately is trying to find where i will fit into a real spvp/tpvp guild or group. As i seem to constantly be pugging, im never sure if i should master a bunker ele, or a more roaming/dps ele. Dosent help either that regardless of my build i seem to be doing something wrong, as thieves nearly insta kill me.. Any advice? i really dont wanna try D/D at all, but am open to some sort of suggestions towards staff.

Are you set on a bunker build because you think it’s the only viable role an Ele has in tPvP, or because it’s what you want to play? If it’s the former, you’re mistaken. Team Paradigm’s Ele play’s Scepter/Dagger and his roles is group support + AoE damage. S/D in general is more useful when you have a group helping lock down targets with CC so you can land your high damage attacks, and to help peel off you when you get focused.

If you’re interested, you can check out his stream (with links to his builds) at http://www.twitch.tv/phantaram

On a different note, if you’re having trouble with Thieves, D/D is actually by far and away the strongest weapon set against them. Shocking Aura (Dagger Air 3) is just incredible for fighting them. Just throwing that out there.

I’m not sure i feel bunker is the only viable build to play an Ele as, but it seems since i only really pug due to having no friends to play with that people expect me to be a bunker constantly. I’ve been toying around with a staff build lately, and its seemingly fun and people tend to not even bother with me for some reason.

I’m a huge fan of paradigms ele, and will watch some more of his more recent streams. I do realize i guess that it all boils down to having a team, and people to work with rather than just randoms. So i guess that is my biggest issue.

Thanks to all of you for your input and insight.