Beginners Build/Traits/Etc. Help please :)
Kenny Shayde/Ken Shadowpaw-Theef|Spiteful Sithis-Necro|Kennyneer-Engi|Mr Hex Appeal-Mesmer
I’ll briefly explain what I found useful in dungeons. I will not include racial skills in this explanation as there are more variables to consider.
Weapons
GS will be your best all-round weapon, so yes, it’s a good weapon to start with. Most of the other weapons have specific uses, which you’ll probably realize later down the line, especially with dungeons.
Traits
Since you indicated that you want to play a supportive role, I’ll suggest you start with at least these trait assignments:
- Put at least 5 in Virtues. This allows you to apply helpful boons to up to five nearby allies.
- Put at least 20 in Honor. This line basically enhances your ability to support.
Skills
- For your healing skill, get Signet of Resolve. This is your strongest heal.
- Learn all the shouts. These will allow you to apply boons to support yourself and your team.
- Get Shield of the Avenger and Wall of Reflection. These will allow you to reflect/negate heavy projectile damage. This is extremely relevant in a lot of dungeon encounters.
- You’ll want to get all the Guardian elites. The order depends on what you want first. Renewed focus is useful for solo play and when you learn which encounters you need to negate damage. Tome of Courage is useful in dungeons to heal teams that have a hard time keeping their health up. Tome of Wrath is useful in dungeons when you have a lot of melee that can benefit from the extra damage support.