Best build? For pvp and pve
Well, if you have visited the pvp lobby, you might noticed that you can split your builds, and have a different build in the pvp world, and another one in pve, with that being said, both are great, but splitted.
Hammer is top choice in pvp, and p/p condi engi is top choice at pve, those are our current top options, but hey, you can always play something different if you want.
The biggest thing to remember is there is no best build. There are only different builds that are the best at doing certain things. PvE builds generally are the best at maintaining high dps but pack very little survivability cause you don’t need it. PvP builds are the best at performing in a small goup setting with a point holding focus. They focus on survivability, support, and aoe but mostly in teamfight settings. WvW builds are the best at solo play (roaming). They are designed to have a balance between damage, survivability, and mobility to give you the best chance to fight anything you come across.
Your first thing to do when finding your best build is what do you personally want to accomplish with it? What do you want to be your specialty?