Guild Wars 2

Hi,

I’m trying to come up with a good build for medium to large group WvW play. So, I wanted to see what I could come up with when using the Bomb Kit.

Here’s my first go at a build:
http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-V70;2sP-9-66NTFx0;9;4T-T-9278;104A;15;06;5F-03F-033NM

1-5 – Rifle – Good for control and mobility.
6 – MedKit – For condition cleanse, health, and swiftness.
7- Bomb Kit – Can’t be a bomb kit build without it!
8 – Mine – More control and blast finisher.
9 – Thumper Turret – Toolbelt blast finisher, extra control with cripple.
10 – Supply Crate – What else you going to use?

Already experimenting with the build in Orr and on NPCs in the Mists. Finding that both cripple and vigor really help when kiting opponents. Don’t know if I can get more of that into the build.

I’m really confused about what stats to go for. I’ve done a few searches, but no thread has consistent information. Some go for Power + Healing with Cleric, others say +Healing is worthless just go for Soldier. And surprising I don’t see anybody entertaining the notion of Condition gear, like Shaman, Rampager, or Rabid!

Anyway, everything is up for debate with my build, but I could especially use some tips on the gear. I’m wondering if the +Healing is so worthless, is it even worth traiting into Inventions for Elixir-Infused Bombs?

Thanks!

Did you try using “Power shoes” instead of “Energized Armor” for kiting ?

I’m not really fond of “Elixir Infused Bombs”, even with full cleric armor I found it very disapointing ; I’d rather go 10 in alchemy for “self regulating defense”.

You have no blocks, no invulnerability, no stun break, and a single cleanse that you can’t even use if you are rooted. I wouldn’t venture out into wvw like that with the bomb kit which requires you to be in the middle of the enemy to use. You will get focused and you will melt. Pistol/shield would add some survivability I suppose and honestly I’d consider dropping the turret I just don’t think it is going to last/be effective in medium or large group fights and adding elixir S or elixir C. I do think cripple is awesome though so I’d consider dropping speedy kits, adding power shoes and putting those points in firearms for knee shot which is awesome with net shot or glue bomb.

Well, true no stun break, although I’m hoping to have some coverage from teammates. Cure conditions via Med Kit #4.

Still, wondering if Healing Bombs is worth it? And if full Cleric’s makes it disappointing, then well what’s the point?!

Maybe should just go full DPS, forgo Inventions altogether. Maybe go more into Tools for the Endurance benefits like Adrenal Implant.

SpaceCowboy.1398:

Well, true no stun break, although I’m hoping to have some coverage from teammates. Cure conditions via Med Kit #4.

Still, wondering if Healing Bombs is worth it? And if full Cleric’s makes it disappointing, then well what’s the point?!

Maybe should just go full DPS, forgo Inventions altogether. Maybe go more into Tools for the Endurance benefits like Adrenal Implant.

Med Kit #4 will cure one condition. Good luck with that.

AlietteFaye.7316:

Med Kit #4 will cure one condition. Good luck with that.

Thanks, I guess…

SpaceCowboy.1398:

AlietteFaye.7316:

Med Kit #4 will cure one condition. Good luck with that.

Thanks, I guess…

Just telling you that relying on Med Kit to take care of your conditions won’t work. It requires swapping into a kit, using a skill, and walking forward. It only cleanses one condition off, and you can’t use it to cure immobilize since you can’t walk over it. It would be best to invest in a better way to take conditions off you.

Well, thank you. The build site I linked to says it ‘cures conditions’, whereas the wiki says it cures one condition. Doh! Anyway, it’s frustrating as it seems any build will require Elixir R, Elixir C or traiting for 409.

It’s a shame, cause it seems that non of the Turrets offer a condition cleanse or stun break (if I’m correct). Well, I’ve heard you can blast finish the Healing Turrent for a cleanse, but I’ve never tried or looked into it.

Anyway, if my Bomb Kit build is rubbish for WvW, I’d love to see some that are not.

This is the build im using in wvw right now and I like it a lot. Its in no way perfect but it fits my play style.

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-VRR;2Z;09-s5cQFx0;9;4JT-J-24-35B;114;2aJ0;3gk1AgkmA2FK

The build is condition based and is centered around condition damage with pistols/bombkit and elixirs for survivability. Bomb kit imo is more about condition damage and duration than direct damage. The reason I use Carrion is for a good amount of health which I think I have around 24,000. Elixirs are going to add to your survivability and let you push a little deeper into an enemy group without dying. Most of my traits are self explanatory.

1-5 P/P Most of the P/P skills are aoe. Even your #1 skill which is great for large fights. With coated bullets from the right distance you can get a double hit for added damage.

6 Elixir H. Just my personal favorite you can use whatever you want here.

7 Bomb Kit. If you can pull off a good Concussion Bomb into a group you will see why i like this build. Follow it up with static shot or vice versa.

8 Elixir R. I saw you said something about not wanting to use this but 4 dodge rolls is hard to pass up.

9 Elixir S. Again another life saver. These elixirs will let you do more with the bomb kit imo.

10. Supply Crate of course :P

I also use food which is Rare Veggie Pizza and Master Tuning Crystal.

The damage will seem very low but the conditions will make up for that. I dont find there are too many problems I cant handle with this build. The only thing I dislike about it is the lack of swiftness. Im not an amazing player but I dont die too often in WvW either. If you have any questions let me know.

Here’s my two cents for a zerg vs zerg support bomber build:

http://gw2buildcraft.com/calculator/engineer/?2.0|a.1b.h1h.e.1h.h2|0.0.0.0.0.0|1b.71i.1b.71i.1b.71f.1b.71f.1b.71f.1b.71f|1b.62.1h.62.1h.62.1h.62.1h.62.1h.62|a3.0.u16b.k19.a6|4n.d|2c.2e.2v.2j.30|e

Utilizing fields is important in this one. Use your shield 4 for aoe retailiation, might and heal. You can aoe heal 2x by dropping a healing turret, using shield 4 and then exploding the turrent for about 3k health plus regen for example.

You’re healing yourself for over 500 per second while running into the enemy zerg thanks to stacking regen, elixir infused bombs and backpack regenerator.

Switch elixir gun with toolkit while in smaller groups or running to your zerg.