just super generally, you could try a 10/30/30/0/0 build.
Traits
Zeal – Fiery Wrath (II)
Radiance – Blind Exposure (VI); Powerful Blades (X); Right-Hand Strength (XI)
Valor – Meditation Mastery (I); Retributive Armor (VI); Monk’s Focus (XII)
Link to a quick put together as an example:
http://gw2buildcraft.com/calculator/guardian/?3.0|c.1c.h17.f.1c.h4|b.1c.h17.e.1c.h4|1n.710.1p.710.1n.710.1p.710.1n.710.1p.710|1n.61.1n.61.1n.61.1i.61.1i.61.1c.61|a2.u6ab.u26b.0.0|2m.7|w.19.15.13.1i|e
am no expert at torch, so i’m sure someone who has more expertise will be able to offer more. but torch #4, you can hit that and let it tick to keep foes burning. if you want some spike you can then toss it. torch #5 is just good for cleansing as well as keeping pressure (but mainly cause it looks AWESOME). and the fast hitting sword and torch #5 will consistently proc VoJ for you, thus gaining 10% extra dmg from fiery wrath and another extra 10% from radiant power (Radiance 25pts).
to add on top of that, you get a huge boost to crit chance with right-hand strength when using your sword (or mainhand weapons).
second weapon set. can either go with scepter + focus or shield to continue benefiting from RHS and it’s fast / multi hitting as well when you’re not at 1200 range (scepter i feel pretty darn effective when you’re mid-kiting). insta immobilize is to die for as well. smite is awesome as well. focus, extra blind, blocks for more mitigation and added AoE dmg.
OR, you could go with the GS if you don’t mind. gives you more mobility with leap of faith. leap of faith paired with judge’s intervention can cover huge distances. WW with JI can surprise burst enemies and scare ’em. also fast and multi hitting to help proc burning. and currently, Leap of faith really works strongly with blind exposure as its aoe blind stacks more vulnerability on opponents then it should. i think.
definitely survivable in WvW as well depending on who you’re with and how you play. you won’t be standing in people’s faces smacking them around, be mobile and avoid the big hits. and keep pressure! all of which the above weapon sets allow you to do.
if in group setting, can maybe change to shouts and use Altruistic Healing instead. i feel like this set up allows you to change it easily depending on the situation.
of course, feel free to mix and match the gear and runes and sigils to your liking to hit the stats you want. for PvE, i don’t feel it’s as big a deal. in dungeons, you may or may not feel a bit squishy, but again, use your skills for dmg mitigation and avoid the big hits. i personally havne’t tested this in dungeons, but i feel should be more than fine. again, no face tanking, but play smart and mobile.
for WvW, i personally have a threshold of 3k power, 3k armor, 15 – 16k health, but depending on build i am willing to sacrifice power or vitality. toughness/armor is something i try to keep at least above 3k at all times. again, personal preference.
hope this helps a bit!
