Hello,
This is the first time I’ve posted a build on the forums. I played a necro for the longest time and only recently switched over and got my Engineer to 80. Since reaching 80 I’ve had nothing but fun with my engineer, I love em! I could care less what others say, and I encourage people considering the class to go with it, not the best 1v1 stats class in the game, but can sure be loads of fun.
Anyway, on with my build. I’m sure others have played around with similar builds. One thing I’ve noticed with the engineer on the forums is the large abundance of empirical based boring builds. Two things I can’t stand in my MMOs is empirically backed builds =P and even worse, those builds being boring…enter the various grenade builds, I fall asleep playing these, as well as builds that utilize our elixirs.
So I’ve been playing around with a distance (rifle or pistol) based build that revolves around gadgets, more precisely gadgets that allow you to fly all over the place (or your enemy). This build is primarily for WvWvW – your not going to be the top damage dealer, but, kitten your going to be hard to catch and kill. I seem to shine most against thieves, who absolutely stand no chance at all, even when they get the jump on you.
So with further ado I present my first ever build (be kind to me): Catch me if you can -
The idea is simple, you max out rifle (or pistol) damage, depending what you prefer, I prefer the rifle because of netshot, which is very, very handy in both groups and solo, as well as your blowback, which is also pretty funny to use.
Next I max out gadget usefulness equipping Rocket boots (downright awesome), Slick shoes (which in my opinion are one of our greatest skills, seriously, this thing is sweet for WvWvW and it’s also funny, its the death of thieves, especially melee based thieves, lastly I switch out personal battering ram and Elixir S. Personal battering ram is the ultimate joke if you can get if off…nothing like making a person go flying through the air after having already used oil slick on them.
The play is easy and fun – you keep people away from you by knocking them down (slick shoes), shooting away from them (rocket boots) and knocking them back (ram battering). You then use your net shot and rifle to kill them. You can’t forget your tool belt skills either, especially Super speed, which is super useful for getting into a keep or catching a runner who has a head start.
The other trick is I have Speedy Kits trait equipped, I then use med kit as my heal ability, which I’ve hot-keyed to my middle mouse button, I casually click this which gives me unlimited swiftness, as long as you click it every 5 seconds or so (which is easy if you hotkey it to middle mouse) you can fly around the map.
Anyway, I’m very aware this isn’t probably everyone’s cup of tea, I was looking for something fun, I personally think its a great WvW build, it has GREAT survivability, thieves ALWAYS, ALWAYS underestimate us engineers and this plays perfectly on that. Give it a try and I think you will find it as enjoyable as I have.
Lastly, for style points, you must be either an Asura or Charr engineer, you then must use the popgun skin on your rifle and wear the toymaker backpack from Christmas event.
Good luck, and remember, it’s not about stats and being the best 1v1 class, it’s about having fun and making people frustrated!
-Gizmo the Widget (Blackgate)