Guild Wars 2

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Where are you looking to play? PvE, PvP…?

I mainly play WvW and PvE. I feel like Hammer/Bow could work with DH but just looking for other thoughts on it.

Since bow adds movement CCs like Cripple and a nice Leap, and Hammer lost some of its closing range with the Leap changes, they can compliment each other nicely. But you lose a lot of Zerg support without the staff.

avatarpranav.1379:

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Traps + Hammer 5. Nuff said.

Dirame.8521:

avatarpranav.1379:

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Traps + Hammer 5. Nuff said.

Traps are very very niche however.

Any enemy that can teleport out of them is going to make them useless.
Enemies with condi cleanse & stability will also make them crap.
By using them you also give up lots of support & survivability.

So I think they may end up useful in PvE but their usefulness will be debatable in WvW and PvP.

Dirame.8521:

avatarpranav.1379:

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Traps + Hammer 5. Nuff said.

For PVE, I doubt it … AI is not smart enough in mobs to make them run away from our attacks so Hammer 5 probably doesn’t add anything there.

I do think there is some benefit to spec’ing Dulled Senses and Zealot Aggression if you use a hammer, but not much else. Frankly, I hope some of the traits are made more widely applicable. Why have a trait for bonus damage on cripple if we have to use another trait to gain cripple? It’s kinda dumb.

Good input guys, thanks.

Honestly, I’m probably gonna run it anyway. I’m intrigued by traps and at the same time, I do not want to stop using my Jugg and since I want to stay with guardian…(too much love) I think I’ll try and make it work. But yeah, I will miss staff and empower (heals though AH)…we’ll see how it goes.

Ragnar the Rock.3174:

Dirame.8521:

avatarpranav.1379:

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Traps + Hammer 5. Nuff said.

Traps are very very niche however.

Any enemy that can teleport out of them is going to make them useless.
Enemies with condi cleanse & stability will also make them crap.
By using them you also give up lots of support & survivability.

So I think they may end up useful in PvE but their usefulness will be debatable in WvW and PvP.

So…….. what you’re saying is I have to time my Ring of Warding and trap placement. GOT IT!

Obtena.7952:

Dirame.8521:

avatarpranav.1379:

Hey guys,

Just wondering your thoughts regarding synergy between hammer and the new spec. Do you think based on what we know now that hammer would do well with the new spec?

I’ve been maining guard since launch and worked really hard to get my Jugg and would like to know if dragon hunter would do well wielding a hammer.

Thanks guys

Traps + Hammer 5. Nuff said.

For PVE, I doubt it … AI is not smart enough in mobs to make them run away from our attacks

Maybe they will be? Who knows. Best make builds that are future proof.

I’m getting more and more excited for this combo after watching the official review of DH again. Even they were talking about synergy between hammer and the traps. Besides, I also made a ranger cause I loved LB so now I get to use both my fav weapons :P

Also, is it just me or do you guys also love the new virtues? Love how they kept the passives while adding really cool actives. The spear tethering is a really cool addition to guard gameplay.

People may hate on DH since it ain’t the chronomancer or reaper but I think people will change their mind. The name however…. I wish it would change but doesn’t look likely. Something with a better ring to it would be nice. I know they talked about the origin of the name from witch hunters and all but if that’s the case, I think they should have gone with Inquisitor.

Haha, lets not have another 70 page debate about the name XD

I love the new virtues… except F1’s Spear of Justice. There’s no way a ‘condi’ guard will ever proc his F1 unless he uses Renewed Focus to pop all virtues.

They would have to give it a max of 6 to 9 burn stacks in its tethering for me to think about using it… otherwise my burns will be on cd for 30s and i’ll be a sitting duck.

I do like the F4 but I wish the one directional shield blocked attacks rather than destroyed them… unless it also destroys ground aoe effect – I can live with it if that was the case.

Saiyan.1704:

Haha, lets not have another 70 page debate about the name XD

I love the new virtues… except F1’s Spear of Justice. There’s no way a ‘condi’ guard will ever proc his F1 unless he uses Renewed Focus to pop all virtues.

They would have to give it a max of 6 to 9 burn stacks in its tethering for me to think about using it… otherwise my burns will be on cd for 30s and i’ll be a sitting duck.

I do like the F4 but I wish the one directional shield blocked attacks rather than destroyed them… unless it also destroys ground aoe effect – I can live with it if that was the case.

I agree with the blocking however I guess I’m not too upset with that since we do also keep the aegis granted by F3. But yeah, it would be just awesome to have it block or even reflect the attacks. But the reflect might be too strong lol.

Does anyone know whether the traps are going to be placed or just on location?