Guild Wars 2

I’ve just recently levelled my thief to 80 and I’m also planning to level my guardian to level cap. But I got one minor (or maybe even major) problem; I can’t decide how my build is going to be.

I’ve already decided it’s going to be a hybrid of support/survival and decent damage (biggest focus on defense).

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fUMQNApeRlYgKDXEyvDmoEBmCM+xrHOUiME
Currently my build looks like this ^ but it’s far from done and some things might need a change but I’m not sure.

Things of the build I will not change (unless someone comes with a very good argument) is to use mace/shield as main weapons for the support and then an offensive weapon as secondary (doesn’t have to be GS, just offensive).

For utilities, I’m only sticking to Purging flames for the condition damage and the condition removal. You’re free to swap out Signet of judgment and Hold your line. For elite skill I might use tome of courage in dungeon runs and tome of wrath in ordinary PVE. Not sure yet. For heal skill it’s either signet of resolve for the highest self heal and condition removal or healing breeze for ally-healing.

Now for the trait points. Currently I’m sticking to 30 valor and 20 honor but I’ll gladly change it if it’s a stupid combination and would never fit my kind of build. The only major traits I won’t change is Altruistic healing and Honorable shield under valor and Writ of the merciful under honor.

For the last 20 trait points I got no idea how to use them. The only plan I got is to use them on either zeal or radiance since I want a little bit offense. But I’m still not sure. Zeal got the major traits I like (Shattered aegis and Fiery wrath) while radiance got the stat (condition damage since I’ll be using burn most of the time) and the minor traits I’d like. Of course I can just get equipment that raises condition damage so currently I’m thinking of zeal.

For armor I still haven’t decided but you don’t have to worry about that. I’ll figure it out.

Pls help me. I’d really appreciate it

here, start with this

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/guardian/Help-a-Newbie-not-be-an-utter-failure/first#post1461006

Lalangamena.3694:

here, start with this

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/guardian/Help-a-Newbie-not-be-an-utter-failure/first#post1461006

Didn’t read all of the replies but there doesn’t seem to be any build that fulfills my needs of a versatile survivor. Or should I just go 0/0/30/30/10 and get equipment with offensive stats?

I’m really enjoying the hammer with shout based Paragon build listed on these forums. I find it provides me plenty of offense, defense and support.

Shimond.2478:

I’m really enjoying the hammer with shout based Paragon build listed on these forums. I find it provides me plenty of offense, defense and support.

Well I do find the greatsword slighty boring even if it feels very effective so I think I’ll go with hammer as my secondary weapon

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fUMQNApeSlYgKDnFyvDm4ESmCRCBxUgRf01DHSiYIA

Okay I’ve finally decided to use the build above but there’s still some minor things I’m considering:

1: Since I’m going to be a bit versatile I’ll need some offense. I’ll get that from my equipment, no problem with that. But I want to know if I should get more power or more precision? (I’ll get both, just want to know which one’s best to focus on for this kind of build)

2: Should I go with a 0/0/30/30/10 instead of 0/0/30/20/20? (The only reason I put 20 in virtues is for the absolute resolution (IX) trait, 3 conditions removed when using virtue of resolve and its passive effect is boosted)

3: Should I use the superior aria trait (II honor) and two utility shouts or swap them out with the writ of exaltation trait (III) or pure of heart trait (VI) (can’t decide XD) and get sanctuary and maybe a signet? (or just stick with one shout, group boons are great with AH) Simply, I’m asking if I should be a bit shout-focused or not?

4: Finally, I’d like to know if this build is too supportive and defensive to be considered a versatile build? (Pls keep in mind that my weapons and armor will have offensive stats)

you didn’t read the post i suggested, but i will try to answer your concerns anyway.

1- you want 20-30 % crit buffed (consumables, sigils etc)
not for offence but to proc vigor and might from “empowering might” traits, both steady sours of altruistic healing and both are very efficient group support. (more vigor= more dodge== more healing)
the extra damage is just the icing on the cake.
if your goal is DPS, maybe 0/15/30/20/5 build will suit you more.

2- go 30,30,10 get boon duration from runes.
I tried both builds, and in my opinion AH and absolute resolution together are redundant.
take pure of voice, it is very nice since the last patch. also take retributive armor instead of purity.

3- symbols enlargement or length are mostly useless, due to the mobility of the fight center.
except for mace face tanking, which is possible in dungeons but not in fractals.
superior aria is a must for support guardian.