Guild Wars 2

Which offhand, torch or focus, has better synergy with the scepter for ranged combat?
I seem to have similar results with both which is why I’m having a hard time figuring out which one is better.
Any help/thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

D.

I personally preferred Focus, because the #4 ability strikes me as a bit more useful, utility-wise.

I would say the focus myself, simply because the torch has a smaller range to its attacks, and Torch #4 has a melee component.

I would also go with a focus due to the blind, condition removal and tkittenlock/aoe blast on the 5 skill. I would probably only go torch if you are a condition burning spec.

I know you didnt list it as one of the options but like shield best with scepter because scepter is ranged. Since you are in the back a little bit more its easier to hit both teammates and allies with the #4 skill. If you are in melee range you have to either hit the enemies with it or turn around and hit your team. Also the pushback synergizes a lot better with the scepter since you want to keep them at range. Push them off a point with the bubble and then use the immobilize on the scepter to keep them off it for a bit longer

What AlphaDuck said. The Torch and Focus are, oddly enough, more geared towards melee range. The Shield, on the other hand, supports allies from behind and is good for keeping away melee guys.

well ive always liked the torch, yes its more for melee but it has very good damage although i like condition damage so thats why i like the torch.

as for what AlphaDuck said, i think thats about right if you prefer to keep them a range since your attcking with range the shield is a great secondhand. so overall it depends on what your build is and how you prefer to fight.

yhea i use secpter and shield with a gs or just staff and gs.

I pair the torch with the scepter on a cond dmg spec.

Sceptre/Torch does more damage, especially if you can get in range for the blowtorch.

Sceptre/Focus has some nice defensive components from the Blind and Shield of Wrath.

Sceptre/Shield is only great for PVP/WvW.

I prefer sceptre /shield for dungeons not WvWvW/PvP. like AlphaDuck said, the #4 ability is fantastic to use on yoru team mates -33%damage taken and the #5 helps alot if you’re finding yourself getting peppered from afar or simply pushing back the enemies off of you’re team mates.