Guild Wars 2

Let me start by saying I didn’t create this build so don’t be afraid to blast it if it’s bad. I just found it in my searches and it looks interesting.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fUAQNAR5elYgyCHFSPEmIFSmCRCBtPQQYPwoMC+uFA;T8AA1ynEOJdS9kyJKwMgJAzCmDMJYLCGEsJA

When I click it I get a bad link…not sure why. If I copy and paste from this post it works fine though.

My Guard is currently in the 30’s and I’m looking for a better build to get into when I hit 40.

I am looking for a build that will give me some DPS for PVE solo as well as survivability on Champions as well as DEs and some of the stronger mob groups.

I use a scepter for these now to keep me at range and I find it boring and would like to stay in melee range but I’m pretty squishy.

I see a utility skill or so I might change but I’d really like some opinions on this build and the type of gear (stats wise) I’d need to pull it off.

For those who don’t want to copy/paste I’ll break it down.
0/15/5/30/20 with Sig Mastery,Superior Aria,Two Hand Mastery, Empowering Might,Master of Consecration and Absolute Resolution.

Weapons are GS and Mace/Shield.

Not sure why he has Sig Mastery when the only Sig he is using is Resolve.

The Utility skills are Hold the Line,Retreat,and Sanctuary. Elite is Tome of Courage.

Sig mastery is pretty standard even if you only use resolve.

Otherwise… this is not a great build. It is not optimized for anything, and its only healing comes from regen; which will not be enough to tank anything substantial. The sigils it uses do not stack… and crit chance is generally inferior to begin with. There is no good reason to split trait points to get aegis at 50% health when either tree has worthwhile traits to nab. Condition removal in the virtues line makes this look like a pvp build; that is more or less a wasted trait in pve.

You could likely figure out something better on your own. Personally I used a monk’s focus build pretty much the entire way through the game (it was easy mode). Frankly, symbols or altruistic healing based builds are likely a bit more powerful and party friendly, however.

For any tanky build, the first thing you should plan is where your healing is coming from. Besides the above three (symbols can be specc’d for healing), regeneration and selfless daring (from 15 points in honor) are important sources to be aware of. Monk’s focus has the advantage of not needing healing power or boon duration to benefit fully.

Protection is also important, but difficult to get in any good amount. Save Yourselves and hammer auto attack can keep it up pretty effectively though.

Thanks for the info. This is why I asked for opinions. I know little about the class other than it’s fun to play.

Care to post a link to the type of build you are talking about?

Also info on gear stats?

I must say it’s not a bad build, though I have to agree that the focus of the build must be clear. I run almost the same traits but I use Pure Voice on the grandmaster. I never come short of healing and timing your cd’s properly will alllow you to survive and support your group. I use focus instead of shield to not nullify the GS 5 ability of pulling the mobs for the team to aoe. If you happen to play a PUG with another guardian you can change Hold the Line for Signet of Judgement for a bonus retaliation. Neverthless this is how i will run your build.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/external?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guildhead.com%2Fskill-calc%23mccz0mzMzmGNvmmGNvm0fVxGMMsqMs

As for the gears since you already have a 20% boon duration you can maximize it by using 2 monks, 2 water and 2 Earth. With this runes you’ll have an additional 30% boonduration and with Chocolate Omnomberry Cream you’ll have another 20% boon duration making it to a total of 70% boon duration.

Thanks for the info.

What type of stats should I look for on armor/weapons then?

its always safe to use Toughness/Power/Vitality the ones you’ll get from HotW and AC.

Thanks again for the reply.