Guild Wars 2

Im trying to create a good holy knight/avenger type build. One that can take a hit but can also do a decent amount of damage. Im hoping to find a good balanced build that can do well in pve and WvW. I enjoy how Sw/Sh and GS feel. Ill also carry a sceptre prolly for when ranged is just straight up better.

This is what Ive come up with: http://gw2buildcraft.com/calculator/guardian/?3.3|1.1g.h1h|c.1g.h2.e.1n.h1j|1n.79.1n.79.1n.79.1n.79.1n.79.1n.79|4s.d19.3s.d19.2s.d19.3s.d19.2s.d19.3s.d19|k57.u2ab.k69.0.0|0.0|v.1a.13.10.1k|e

If any of you experienced Guards out there can give me advice on how I can improve this build. I

I think 10% against burning foes is more beneficial than shattered aegis. Since you are running Sw and GS you can also consider running blind exposure for vul stacking to squeeze out more dps.

20 point in valor, well I personally prefer putting these 20 points elsewhere, either in honor for empowering might and superior aria or virtues in for consecration and absolute resolution. But this is more to do with personal preference. In valor, consider strength in numbers for group toughness bonus.

hey Foegrim, here’s some small suggestions. Mainly changed up the armor and one small trait change – like Wukunlin mentioned, Fiery Wrath in Zeal (II) and if you’re sticking with 20 in Valor, i’d pick up Strength in Numbers (IV) over Retributive Armor (V) as well. know that on buildcraft it still only adds 70, so add another 80 manually to see the actual effect. and this only happens when in combat.

seeing Wu’s comment re: Blind Exposure, that may be a very good idea actually since you’re running both swords. though maybe consider taking Shelter if you feel Signet heal’s CD is too long. though you lose your passive condition removal.

http://gw2buildcraft.com/calculator/guardian/?3.3|1.1g.h1h|c.1g.h2.e.1g.h1j|1c.79.1p.79.1c.79.1p.79.1c.79.1p.79|4s.d19.2s.d19.3s.d19.3s.d19.2s.d19.3s.d19|k27.u2ab.k49.0.0|0.0|v.1a.13.10.1k|e

i just quickly swapped in some soldiers/valkyrie armor. you do lose out on some crit chance, but you’re still hitting 65% on sword and 40%+ on GS. you have slightly higher effective power and higher effective health with this set up. mainly because your 10k health was a little low for my liking. : ))

since you don’t have any redy condition removals, in WvW your small HP pool won’t last long, especially against condition heavy classes or in large scale battles.

the runes you can keep, although i’d probably go for something else power based if that’s what you want. namely because you’re not packing as much might application as other builds might be able to. [edit: ah, missed your sigil of battle. you could build up a steady stack using the GS, and if that’s the case, maybe consider 3 Hoelbrak, 3 Strength? for 40% might duration, and just a slight loss of power. unless if you intend to keep the 4th and 6th effect of the Hoelbreak runes : ))]

and for utilities, Sanctuary is great, but the CD is long as is even when traited. so it’s up to you to keep that or not. could throw in Stand Your Ground, or Smite Condition. two of the best skills imo, even untraited, for their utility vs CD.

hope this helps! am sure more can further improve the build.

[edit: definitely use consumables!! master maintenance oil to boost up the precision that was lost. as well as food which ever suits your taste or the situation. i like having weapons that have stacking sigils as well – another source of power (Bloodlust sigil) or precision (Perception), up to you. and then switch back to your normal weapons.

and re: the tome, if you’re in a group, Tome of Wrath could work (for WvW), if you’re running around on your own, i’d suggest Renewed Focus : ))]