Guardian build : Burn to death Version 2

Guardian build : Burn to death Version 2

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Posted by: KiraChen.7963

KiraChen.7963

Hello fellow guardians i have made a burn to death guardian build about a year ago before the condition update , it was not an effective build during that time.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/guardian/Guardian-Build-Burn-to-death/first#post5098283

But after a long break, i’ve came back to my guardian and wanted to remake my burn to death guardian build and discuss with everyone about its viability.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQRAsf7elsAhmhY5QwSIwPEHBEFeF+u60GAPwbmHiGcCB-TxhAQB1UJYA3fAanEAQq8DAPBAAqfAiq/QIgJrBA-e

The older version is focus on burning and being tank, which i choose to use Dire stat. After playing round with my self i only find it useful in wvw running away from zergs and some rare situation in pve world. So i decided to change the entire focus point into dealing massive damage. Viper is my choice to deal enough direct damage and burn damage.

To overcome with the sustain and survival problem of this build i took Force of will in honor grandmaster trait line to sustain longer while exposed to condition damage. While i also considered to take scepter and shield to draw distance and back into defensive stance.(Scepter 2nd skill impact for 16 times which means Virtue of Justice has the viability to activate 5 times if everything hits the target.

Now to the part i am not pretty such about is the Rune , i took rune of the berserker to maximize the damage output but in return i am just becoming even more squishy. Should i take Runes of undead instead or it is enough for me to survive with 2.3k armor with 15k health.

Guardian build : Burn to death Version 2

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Posted by: Swimsasa Stoon.8936

Swimsasa Stoon.8936

Runes of the Flame Legion, Runes of Fire, Runes of Balthazar.
Any of these would be better.
I use the same sigils but I also use the dragonhunter traitline as the bow symbol also does burning dmg.

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Posted by: bearshaman.3421

bearshaman.3421

I am using Zeal instead of Honor for mine. More burning in that tree, and more synergy with your weapons/burning. If you are worried about survivability, could mix a couple Dire trinkets. Agreed on the runes with Swimsasa.

I am using greatsword on mine. Lot more cleave, and the #5 skill is more burning.