I’m still fairly new to Engineer, but I’m loving it so far. In WvW I’m using a variation of http://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Engineer_-_Double_Kit_Condi_Roamer which seems pretty fun to use, and not too complicated. However, I was tweaking the traits and became curious about a PvE variant that might still be useful in a WvW scenario, but can also dish out more damage in a dungeon or something.
Like I said, I’m not super knowledgeable, so if this just flat out doesn’t work, I’d love to know about it, and hopefully get some insight into why it doesn’t.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fdAQJAqalUUpErtbxvLseNCbBFqmC6NEi3+5DEgkC-ThRTABceCAsQ5HA7PgjegIfAAhoEEA-e
The traits are the biggest difference here obviously. The armor is still full Rabid, and I replaced the shield with an offhand pistol (I’m sure a rifle would do fine) and the Tool Kit with something a little more support focused, although there were a couple other alternatives I thought of besides Elixer Gun. I’m not sure, but I also believe that Energized Armor stacks with Runes of the Undead, but it might not. If it does, then that seems to be quite a bit of condition damage rolling in, especially with all the damage increases from the Firearms tree.
Again, if this is total garbage and doesn’t work, let me know. It was just a thought and I’m curious what the more experienced Engineers think of it. Thanks!