Guild Wars 2

I run a condition-based elixir build in PVE (mainly dungeons). While there would be efficiencies in using Elixir X (i.e., low CD, might stacks), I do not see any additional benefits other than controlling adds or potential use as an escape tool (if one gets transformed into the brute). Am I missing something? Is there anyone who uses Elixir X in dungeons with some degree of effectiveness?

its good if you know when to use it great for dungeons i simply sweep mobs with tornado and keep em in a wall with #2 skill blinding them or #3 if i really need to keep them pinned

i use the brute to control heavy DPS mobs when team has to wipe lots of adds or simply take the aggro and run

sometimes i just use the elixir when i have cooldowns going so i can endure damage much easily while buying time.

In PvE specifically I like it a lot. The Tornado seems a game-changer against many bosses since they miss ~all their attacks, consistently. Partially makes me wonder why Elementalists never use it.

Thanks for the responses!

Carighan, this is particularly the sort of info I am looking for. Supply Crate is a great distraction and mild dps boost but is on a long CD and is “fire and forget.” I would like to think that Elixir X could be of use in an elixir build. However, with grenades I do not need an elite to take out trash. If Elixer X can be used to soak damage or provide support for my group (i.e., CC) that offsets the loss of my personal dps, then it would have value.

I use Elixir X in the Underwater fractal for the tornado or lich form thing. Only time I ever use it. It works pretty well with a few ele or mesmer who whirlpool too.