(edited by Vermin.4123)
Elixir Build Questions
carrion works very well for almost everything engie related, I use it for wvw on my elixir builds.
I dont do much dungeons tho, I think zerker bombs is probably the most time effective thing. still, carrion + elixirs should get you through everything, some more hardcore players and speedrunners might frown at you for not using full zerker.
as for boon duration, just use runes: 2x monk, 2x travelers, 2x water for maximum boon duration (45% + 30% from alchemy). omnomberry chocolate for a total of 95%. you cant go over 100% anyway, no need to use trinkets.
engie roaming vids: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9NnXVfY4vRU1F-X7b1Oorw/videos
berserkers. if you run 3 elixirs i assume you also run hgh. you’ll have a lot of might to up your condition damage. go for that crit damage.
rampagers. a good set for hybrid builds. might stacking compliments it well.
This is a condition based build with elixirs that I’ve commonly used in fractals: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcEQJAqalspSXHxSfF17ICoC5loHPGlNZfe8WsFEC-jECBIhCh0CAkIJMFqIasVhFRjVJTQWdDTHLpSBAx0I-w
The base condi damage might seem a bit low, but you’ll build it up with might stacks. You could also slot a bursting sigil in a weapon to boost it higher too.
You could also try slotting enhance performance, but it’s a bit tough to give up incendiary powder for it.
A direct damage variant would look something like: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQFAUlspSXHxSfF17ICoC5loHPGlNZfeMfPIEC-jkxAY/gQWCSyrIasVuioxqrxUuER1SBExyI-w
If you wanted a bit more survivability, you could swap out some of the accessories for knight’s or cavalier’s, but full zerk will be the highest direct damage. Might also be worth using elixir U instead for the projectile protection as well as the quickness for more DPS (I usually like elixir S in fractals, but elixir U is probably better in dungeons).
What about build used not to dps, but to support? Are stats like healing power still good?
healing power is not good in pve. and especially not good if you run elixirs. there’s no constant source of healing.