engineer glass cannon
I’m going to be straight:that build sucks.For PvP glass cannon build u probably want to go Alchemy+pistols for heavy condition dmg.Take elixir B,U,and S for defence.There are lot of Alchi PvP builds up on youtube so u should check it out
I’m not sure why AngryBuu would say that given that you have an almost textbook glass cannon static discharge build. The only real deviation is dropping Infused Precision in favor of Rifled Barrels. So ignore him, especially since he then goes on to describe something that can only possibly work with a high toughness build and calls it a “glass cannon.”
As it stands, given that you’ve gone for Adrenal, do you really need that 10 points for Invigorating speed? Self-Regulating Defenses might give you the surviability you need to bring your toolbelt skills off cooldown for another round of burst.
But yes, that build is demolished when it meets up against a condition heavy build that can successfully kite it. That is expected and not unusual. In sPvP it’s a speedy roamer build that is not meant to bust bunkers but to backcap and scare off other roamers. And I still have yet to hear how that build is supposed to deal with thieves.
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i did 40 levels on pvp with glass cannon build so my conclusions are:
-it is so useless in paid tourneys =(
-all others glass cannons are not so weak.
-no chances against condition buildsi don’t want to go nades or conditions because i like this one.
what do you think about this build? thanks
That build is based heavily off of you getting the drop on another player, but it’s a good build for casual play in pick up games to farm glory. People argue this point a lot, but if you’re looking for tournament play, almost all burst specs lose their viability over utility.
And Engineers are one of the worst burst classes because they are hands down the best control profession, and next to best in support. I guess what I’m saying is, while you can do a lot of damage as an Engineer, because they are aimed at being something different, you are limited in the ways you do it.
Static shot rifle burst build, condition pistols/elixer gun, and nades. Far as I know, the rest of the standard builds go for control, roaming, support, or defense.
Jumzi (Ranger), Tarnished Coast
thank you all for your answers!
why i have to resign myself about this build, only because i like burst damage and engineer? i’m talking to you Arenanet… why? where is the balance?
thanks