Guild Wars 2

Hi !

As I said in another post (https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/engineer/RIP-Flamethrower/first#post5198267), I’m sick of playing with grenades, and I think FT is one of the funniest kit, so I try to play with it

So, please, keep in mind it is a FUN build. I dont pretend to post the best build ever… I’d say it is a viable build (you can deal with almost every opponent you’ll meet if you’re good enough)

It’s not a burst build, so you’ll need time to kill someone and you won’t be able to 1v2 BUT it’s slightly more tanky than most of the other engi builds, which can sometimes be a surprise for your ennemy. And I think engi need that tankyness, or it’s an easy target for thieves/mesm..

I play with KT/FT/boots + supply crate, in a celestial armor (see link at the end of the post)
I like boots because it is imo a good counter to mesm and ranger who try to kite you.. but sometimes I take EG to help my teammates

Damage :

• Stack might with juggernaut+sigil of strength (1 sec ICD, 30% crit chance and 5 attack per seconde = 1 might per sec).
• It gives about 17/18 stack in combat, and with 2 or 3 combo with FT #4 you can reach 25. When you’re full stack, launch FT#2 (not easy to use, for me it’s still kinda bugy) and switch to your rifle and do #3 and #5 in their face. Or KT#3, it works too :P

• In addition, try to stack burning on your target. RB can help, but you need to be in close combat. Don’t forget that Throw Wrench is a projectile finisher, so try to combo it with FT #4

Tankyness :

• As I said earlier, you’re tanky. So don’t waste all your cd, and wait for the 2 dodges before launching you main dps skills.
• Heavy Armor Exploit + Invegorating Speed are 2 traits which synergyze perfectly with FT, because of the high number of crit per second. Basically, you’ll have perma-vigor and perma-swiftness in fight, which is HUGE after this update (even with the vigor nerf).
• Bunker down is a great trait too (remember you have a high number crit/sec), because it’ll cover the battlefield with medipack. So more heal.
• Finally Iron blooded is a must-have. Remember you’ll have in fight : might+swiftness+stability+vigor. So -8% damage incoming. (+Elixir B + Regen in some case)

My only question so far is : is celestial still worth ?
For this build, I need a small amount of crit, condi damage, power, toughness+health… So celestial seems to be the better choice. But maybe with knight or cavalier it can work too, no ?

What do you think about this build ?

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-Z;4cPFw0i6BRFx0;9;4jkl;0136157058;4ON0;3qObSqObSm-Fs0;6fdf8gdg8hdhd7HWLs0o;5c2-ucYDo;9;9;9;9;8E-6v

This looks really promising. I’ll prove it as soon as I can. I really love FT, but my builds were totally destroyed with the new trait system.

Hey man, I use rampager with melandru runes now.
Little but of toughness, vit, loads of crit, power and condi dmg, no ferocity but the crit is it proc bleeds, vulnerability and whatever else… Aswell as for an almost permanent 50%dmg boost (60+10vs bleeding+20 fury)from critting.

Fir sustain, I use bunker down, supply crate F5, bpr, Eg5 etc.

Melandru gives a further 25% off condi. With mecha legs, soft cc is greatly reduced… Probably more suited to pvp, but for pve you could go for dolyak?

I’ve been mulling over Juggernaut vs incendiary powder… With flamer slotted, d’you think there’s enough burning to go for the extra stab & might? I’m gonna be trying out Juggernaut tonight :-?

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-Z;4cP-g0i6gTFx0;9;4jkl;0136057156;4UN1;36TsW6TsWX0FTvL;5zbz6-c-70c0cE51Wc7B1;4c2-u;9;9;9;9;9;1Bk3i

Gonna give this a shout later I think

Peutrifectus.4830:

Hey man, I use rampager with melandru runes now.
Little but of toughness, vit, loads of crit, power and condi dmg, no ferocity but the crit is it proc bleeds, vulnerability and whatever else… Aswell as for an almost permanent 50%dmg boost (60+10vs bleeding+20 fury)from critting.

Fir sustain, I use bunker down, supply crate F5, bpr, Eg5 etc.

Melandru gives a further 25% off condi. With mecha legs, soft cc is greatly reduced… Probably more suited to pvp, but for pve you could go for dolyak?

I’ve been mulling over Juggernaut vs incendiary powder… With flamer slotted, d’you think there’s enough burning to go for the extra stab & might? I’m gonna be trying out Juggernaut tonight :-?

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-Z;4cP-g0i6gTFx0;9;4jkl;0136057156;4UN1;36TsW6TsWX0FTvL;5zbz6-c-70c0cE51Wc7B1;4c2-u;9;9;9;9;9;1Bk3i

Gonna give this a shout later I think

Yes, it sounds cool. It focus on condi instead of power like my build.

But your health is very low, and your armor is average…
Do you have time to cast your condi ? Aren’t you too weak vs zerk roamer ?
I mean, I always struggle to apply condi to mesmers or thieves..

I’ve actually been experimenting with a very similar build. Only difference is that I replaced the Tool Kit with the Elixir Gun. That way I can use some of the condition cleansing for my party (and I love the acid bomb).

I’ve also been fiddling around with which gadget to use, though Rocket Boots always seem to win out in the end.