Guild Wars 2

In WvW I like using LB and whenever someone comes after me I drop trap and switch to GS to bang it out toe to toe. My question is… would it be more efficient and effective to continue using LB instead of switching to GS? Or maybe would hammer be a better choice?

Any tips would be great, thanks.

Traps → long bow knock back to push them through your test of Faith → spear and pull back through faith if dodge then true shot else once they get pulled then give then the true shot.

You can use traps with your bow to force your opponent to approach. Few class will out dps that bow, so let them have it and force them to come at you while you have traps sitting.

I use my sword when they force me to. Like reflects or if I want to use some utility on it.

LB and GS combo always feel like a pure DPS combo so I switch either one out for a more defensive option, meaning x/focus

I’m finding that mace/shield works really well with longbow, especially if you take ToF trap. The only problem with this weapon combo is that you have absolutely no mobility…. If you are using travelers/speed runes, or have a herald in your party, it works just fine though.

I personally prefer sword/focus to greatsword. It’s not as much of a pure dps set as the greatsword, but the extra defense provided by the blinds, blocks and condition removal from focus make up for it in my opinion. It allows you to soak up some hits while your traps do the dirty work.

Heya dude I would recommending posting you build/armor set. Such as if you are running full berserkers and you aren’t as experienced in the game you will die very quickly. If you are then i suggest running a few soldier pieces, it only lowers you damage slightly but really help you survive

Running LB/GS means you are completely offensive (even GS 4 isn’t really much of a defensive option). So it does increase dmg compared to x/focus but if you are dying quickly you won’t be able to do that dmg. But sword focus is what I run just because I believe its overall better with a gap close/projectile destroyer/blind/blocks(burns). Hence I recommend it! will help you survive a ton more!

Not sure what you are running but assuming your running GS i can assume you run 3 4 traps? remember traps do a lot of dmg but they are worthless if dodged hence try have some more condi clense(also heals a little bit if you traited)

Remember you have many tools to help you range your opponent and I encourage you to do so due to DH being pretty squishy.

Hope it helps