My Support Build

My Support Build

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Posted by: Animatus.6197

Animatus.6197

Now before you go bashing me for saying this, I use Spirit Weapons, however I use them defensively.

My build Is the following: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fUQQJASWlYgSBHDyIEfIFRWBWWzYfyD7hG9YGvFA;T4AA2yoEeJhSFlCKKwMgJAzCmDMJYrPGWA

How I play:
I run Hammer as my main weapon simply for the fact of its 3rd hit in the Primary Chain, which grants protection to allies, and with the traits I have, applies vulnerability to enemies. This is an extremely powerful thing to have, and with the extended time and size my entire party has basically constant protection.

I take staff mainly for the 12 stacks of Might, however the speed is also useful. I always keep a scepter and focus in my bag though in case i need more range and, more importantly, single target ranged DPS.

Utilities:

For heal I run Signet of Resolve, my only real reason for this is the condition removal every 10 seconds, which is useful, plus out of the heals, it is the most powerful heal (most healing done)

I always keep the defensive signet on just because with this build I have less Toughness and the 10% damage reduction is very useful.

For spirit weapons I swap around depending on what we are facing:
Defense:Ranged DPS: Shield
Condition DPS: Bow
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-For WvW and bosses I usually use both Bow and Shield as they are most useful.
-I rarely use Hammer unless I am up against a swarm and simply need more DPS instead of defense, as the Greatsword has a lot more DPS and lasts much longer.

My Elite is dependent on the group, if it is a group where I might pull aggro a bit more I run Renewed Focus. If it is a good group with another, more tanky, Soldier class, I will pull out my D-Golem (As I am Asura and it is a powerful summon). If the group has another Soldier class but might need some last minute healing I will Use Tome of Courage.

I would like to point out the healing that Command Bow of Truth does. This is a powerful heal that (with only 300-400 HP) does about 80-90 per arrow, and if you stand in the circle the entire time you are usually hit by at least 25-30 arrows, so it is a heal that most people overlook but can be a godsend in tough battles.

Anyways, though I’d share it with you, as I have been running this build about a week now and have yet to have much difficulty with it.