Guild Wars 2

Hello everyone!

I dove back into Solo Queue’s again this weekend and remembered to record some footage for an updated video on my power FT/EG build. I’ve included some helpful and some not-so-helpful anecdotes for those interested in learning the build or engineer in general. Enjoy!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDfsuV5RXqY

Apart from the last clip, all the footage comes from two Top 100 Solo Queue matches.

Here’s the Build: http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQFAUlIqya38yuF1LJxoCdG0j8W37KSR+b8nCsF-TkAA2CvI0RFkLIjOycs5MEB

Here’s some other things I’d recommend looking at if you’re intrigued:

• Phineas Poe’s FT/EG Guide – http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/72009-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-flamethrower-and-elixir-gun/

• Flamethrower Discussion – https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/engineer/Flamethrower-is-still-not-worth-the-slot/page/6

• Elixir F Bug – https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/engineer/BUG-Elixir-F-Out-of-Range/first#post2416705

• My Previous Post on the Build w/Video – https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/engineer/Woodstock-s-FT-EG-PvP-Build-Video/first#post2313608

~ Woodstock

I can’t believe there are no comments yet on this amazing vid. Dude, u’re a rockstar! Great gameplay. I wonder how this would work in wvwvw…

Haha, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I’m a WvW newbie, but I did try this out there and it only worked for me when I was roaming. It’s really an “in-your-face” kind of build and starts to lose effectiveness in larger groups where it’s just an aoe spam fest…

Also, for those who have watched the video: I’m always open to ways to improve the build or my play style, so any suggestions/tips/tricks are appreciated! Or if you have questions, just ask here or contact me in game.

Very nice build, and an incredibly smooth bit of gameplay in your video. Great quality and helpful to boot.
Going to try and see if I can adapt to this. Looks like one heck of a challenge, compared to the cookie cutter grenades/bombs, but fun. I’ve always had a soft spot for the Elixir Gun, but most people think it too gimmicky to make use of it. Don’t often see it in builds, and certainly not as nicely implemented as with this. Thumbs up!

Might even see if I can figure out a method to make a version of this viable in dungeon PvE. WvW is a given though, looks like great fun to try in there too.

I tried it by myself. This build is really nice. Not sure if 30 in firearms are so good. But still love this build

video wouldnt open for me.
would it help to move some power to condi dmg in your build?

That’s odd. Is the video not working for anyone else?

While the build is very hybrid-y, I’ve found that power contributes the most to your damage. Might stacking with Juggernaut, Fire Shield, and Flame Wall can give you over 1000 condition damage, which is more than enough to make your burning do significant damage.

However, you can certainly adjust the build into some sort of might-stacking, pistol condi-build. I’m not sure how well it would work though haha. The play style would definitely be different and Slick Shoes loses much of it’s utility if you are no longer using it to break self-CC from Overcharged shot or keep someone in place for a high-damage Acid Bomb (which scales very well with power).

video wouldnt open from tablet but it worked fine from pc. good one

im currently running p/s with flamethrower, grenades and elixir S. loving it. but I’m undecided between power and condi. I guess condi should work better for me, since all those skills have some sort of debuff.