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Posted by: Mr EasyTech.9708

Mr EasyTech.9708

I’ve been running around with this build lately and been having some fun. I do use it mainly for small group 5-10 and sometimes 15-20. I do like using the Hammer/GS as I find it quite fun. I would like to hear anyone’s thoughts or ideas to make it better. Thanks!

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fVAQJASRl0ApcotDxaI8DNRDBl58vPmXIDXfgEEAA-TVyDwARuEA33fgnyOXq/Aws3UlCf0FgQJIknAApAEUZE-w

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Posted by: ArchonWing.9480

ArchonWing.9480

This looks like a build I just posted in another thread, so yea I would say it works good especially for your group size. =p

What utilities do you use? I’m guessing you take JI/SYG and then either Contemplation of Purity or Smite Condition?

It would probably be a good idea to take shelter. Shelter has a shorter cooldown and generally works better when you get focused or just hit by heavy aoe. Signet of Resolve’s cooldown can be reduced via Signet Mastery, but going into radiance isn’t so hot for your build.

I would also take some -condi food as conditions are extremely deadly in small scale combat. Saffron bread is an economical choice as poultry soup can be quite expensive.

For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards,
for there you have been and there you will long to return.

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Posted by: Mr EasyTech.9708

Mr EasyTech.9708

Sorry I updated the utilities I use now. I use Judges intervention, mericful intervention and smite condition. Also I seen that Signet Mastery has the cool down for signet of Resolve. But as you said going in radiance may not be so good for my build.

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Posted by: ArchonWing.9480

ArchonWing.9480

Ah, ok. I assume you don’t use superior aria either, since no shouts.

For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards,
for there you have been and there you will long to return.

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Posted by: Mr EasyTech.9708

Mr EasyTech.9708

no I dont use shouts. signet of shelter I know is good but it doesnt heal as much as signet of resolve. Do the blocks really matter that much? With all the heals from the meditations etc. I can easily have up to a 40k health pool. Should i sacrifice something else for a bit more power?

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Posted by: ArchonWing.9480

ArchonWing.9480

Ah, well the build link last I checked has Superior Aria, so I’m just wondering what you use in its place.

Actually, it is precisely because you have so much healing that the large heal from SoR is generally redundant. Shelter offers you a way of avoiding damage, and unlike most other guardian blocks that block a set amount of attacks, shelter can block a limitless amount of attacks (unblockable ones at least) and generally saves you more health, in particular if you get focused down. If multiple people try to burst you down, it’s entirely possible they’ll do more damage than SoR can heal.

It’s also a really easy way to get some might stacks due to the valor major trait that gives might on each block.

For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards,
for there you have been and there you will long to return.