Guild Wars 2

Hey all,

Just wanted to make a quick post regarding turrets and deflect, I’m not coming across many roamers using the new trait to the best effect and wanted to point out a few bits (if they have been mentioned before I apologise).

I’m currently using the following build and finding it a heap of fun, especially vs ranged users.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fdAQFAUlUUpqq1UxdLseRSeBNurE6Z2vLDqAIuBC-T1RBwAReAAXV+tT9H86AIu/AgLAgZlgkBgZMA-w

Some areas of variance:
+/- 5 points Alchemy/Tools for access to deadly Mixture/speedy gadgets
I switch out elixir for rocket boots and even sometimes toolkit dependent on type of fight I’m encountering, if we’re outnumbered I prefer speedy gadgets with rocket boots to run from 1vZerg however normally running with elix.

Build description:
So firstly this is pretty standard SD build, currently using knights however I’m sure some skilled players would be able to drop in a few more zerk into the mix.

The key to this set is to utilise the deflection bubbles on the turrets to maximum effect, cycling the turrets for as much deflect up time as possible then picking up the turret to get the shortest possible reuse.

e.g
surprise shot, instantly followed with rifle turret (x2click for overcharge) gives you 4 seconds of deflect, then pick it up.
Follow this with Flame turret’s 4 seconds, pick it up.
At this point if no damage is taken you make your riskier moves (e.g. jumpshot) then cycle in healing turret 4 seconds pick it up.

if you can ( and obviously it’s not always possible) maintain this cycle without having to detonate a turret you can almost maintain perm reflect. At present this seems to be destroying a fair few roamers that havent had to deal with this build yet.

it’s important to weave in your discharges to the rotation, and in a burst situation you can get x2 discharge from detonate and then the standard toolbelt skill for each turret.

flame turret.. this thing is actually pretty amazing.. not for the damage but for the shear utility.

Melee on you? smash it twice for a smoke field to mitigate some damage.
To many heading your way, smash it twice and rocketboots/jumpshot for stealth
Need a quick stomp? smash it twice on the downed enemy for smooth sailing
all on a 20 sec cooldown nicey.

and those oh cr-p need heals! moments, access to sooo many blasts for area heals its unreal.

Anyways, I’m no expert.. but I’ve noticed allot of people asking for power builds and can say that I’m having fun with this.

I don’t belief you can kill good players with this one.