Guild Wars 2

So, i bought a dirty cheap set of exotic armor in the TP, its the carrion emblazoned set (power, condition dmg and vitality). i just got it as a temporal solution to my undergearness, which has been solved thanks to this, but it was never meant to be final.

My main focus is WvW, thats why i bought it, because loot was not good enough and armor, like it or not, does make some difference in WvW.
My question here is, what set should i farm/buy/get by any means now?? taken its for WvW?, im doubting between Honor of the Waves set(precision, toughtness, condition dmg) and just about any other set out there. i really apreciate precision, but it doesnt make sense without crit dmg boosters, and i think out condition damage is already quite bad to let go on condition damage stats, but i really dont know what to do. personally, im more of a tankish type, i dont really feel any love for glass cannons, and would like something that is mildly survivable.(trust me, theres already enough glass cannons out there among FoW, no offense, its just that they are sooooooo squishy)

so, let me know your opinions on what stats should i look for in an armor, taken its for WvW. also let me know the way to get it (ie: temples, dungeon…) do not take out dungeons straight out because if not for stats ill surely end up farming one of them for the skins (thats how masochist i am XD)

ty for your advise in advance ^^

Are you a condition build? With pistol? That’s the only reason to get the HotW armor. Conditions just don’t match the bursting power of rifles and grenades, however. If you want to be “tankish”, I would go with a mix of knight’s armor and berserker (SE/Arah, CoF and some other ones), or to go full tank would be the power/vit/toughness (I think you can get that from SE, not sure about other dungeons).

Honestly though, unless you’re doing some crazy things, engineer has a ton of survival skills that makes a full berserker rifle/grenades (1500+ range is fairly safe) build the best for WvW. If you’re running headlong into enemy mobs for some reason, even the tankish armor won’t save you.

Ehhh… i have to agree with Car, that a zerker rifle/nades setup is pretty effective for WvW, i actually hate it… mostly, because its the flavor of the month for WvW, and also it doesnt really synergize with my playstyle well.. its really just a personaly choice, im not knocking its strength… i just dont think its much fun.

the honor of the waves gear is great for an alchemist build like so:
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http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcEQJAqalspSXnvShF17IBoH5t+8V0jHTZI/pAbB;ToAAzCpo6y4lwLLMuukwMqYWB

this is more of a sPVP build, but i meant it as an example, you can tweek it however you please…. with pistol range + piercing shots, and all the swiftness /stun break utility you have, this can be viable…. and doesnt feel squishy by any means.. i wouldnt say your not a full on tank, but you can mitigate some damage well, and pump out a decent amount.

also, dont be so hesitant to stack precision with a condition build for engi, from traits and etc we have ALOT of condition dmg proc’s without cooldowns, so high condition dmg + high crit can be Great DPS. So, personaly i only care about crit dmg boosters with a high power/crit build, but i still aim for high precision with an engi strickly for the fire/bleed procs.

so, if you like a condition build, id suggest going for the HotW

ty both for your replies they really helped, yes i already run grenades for wvw, they are just op for keep defense, as well as atck.
ty for helping out, any other, feel free to keep posting your opinion. its always nice to know what u guys think ^^
thx again

I play grenades in WvW as well. I’ve found Knight’s (power, precision, toughness) to be great for my play style. Although I’m sure my DPS is lower, I haven’t noticed it. My survivability, however, has increased greatly.

Again, I think it’s all about how you play. With toughness I may be losing some DPS, but I can spend a lot longer on the front lines before retreating to regroup (more kills and longer pressure on the opponent to retreat), I rarely die, and my kill count to deaths ratio has improved significantly. Going into toughness actually lets me play a lot more aggressively than before, and I’m actually finding it more fun now. More time fighting, less time behind the wall waiting to heal.

may i ask if there is any armor set out there with power, toughness and condition damage??, because that would be just perfect. but im starting to doubt it even exist,

Arsenica.2105:

may i ask if there is any armor set out there with power, toughness and condition damage??, because that would be just perfect. but im starting to doubt it even exist,

I don’t think so. But you can check here to see the full list of possible insignia and their stats.

I run full Vigil Armor with full Dolyak Runes and Berzerkers on my accessories.

I run WvW 95% of the time. The survivability is great and I have no problems taking target 1v1.

I used to run full Berzerkers but had to break combat far to often to heal up.