Guild Wars 2

First off, I mainly run open world PvE, so I don’t tend to fine-tune my builds for ultimate functionality, but more for fun and convenience (for example, I take Streamlined Kits because I enjoy permaswiftness, even though it’s probably not the best option in terms of damage output etc).

That said, I like my power scrapper, mainly because I like the hammer. I’ve always included flamethrower in my skills for the base power of Flame Blast/Detonate Flame Blast, but in the February balance patch they dropped the power of those skills by 66% and 57% respectively to focus more on the burn condition. My question is, do you guys think it’s still worth me running flamethrower with that in mind, or should I switch it out for something more damaging and less condition-oriented?

I was contemplating switching in the Shredder Gyro since that was buffed by 50% at the same time, almost seems like a fair trade, or maybe bomb kit? Never used it before because the range and speed of grenades always seemed more convenient, but I am in the explosives trait line, and I always see it used in the metas.

Any advice for a casual PvE-er would be greatly appreciated!

Did you run scrapper with FT or a FT build (including Juggernaut)? If it just had FT you should be able to sub anything in there, not sure shredder is worthwhile, but it’s not terrible. I think Bomb, Grenade, or EG kits would probably work best, each has damage/utility that might prove worthwhile (bomb= blind field, grenade = range, EG = condi clear/heal).

Jerus.4350:

Did you run scrapper with FT or a FT build (including Juggernaut)? If it just had FT you should be able to sub anything in there, not sure shredder is worthwhile, but it’s not terrible. I think Bomb, Grenade, or EG kits would probably work best, each has damage/utility that might prove worthwhile (bomb= blind field, grenade = range, EG = condi clear/heal).

Yeah, it was just scrapper with an FT rather than built around it, so I’m just trying to figure out what would be a good option for subbing in. I’ve already got the grenade kit, so maybe I will explore bomb or EG. Thanks!

Have you considerated take tool kit?, it has a decent damage skill, regardles of if power or condi, and has a trait that thelps a little more on it, 2 skills that can be worthwhile the use for survive, or cc, questionable toolbelt tough.

I actually just run flamethrower anyways. Take pinpoint distribution so the burning does a bit more. With applied force, you’ll be getting might/quickness for you to occasionally hit them with your regular weapon every now and then.