Guild Wars 2

Hi All,

I was wondering what people’s opinion on taking one over the other for PvP are. I currently use shelter because it will remove condis on block, and can use it to escape pretty bad situations. I’ve seen a lot of guardians that make videos use purification though, and it’s making me wonder if I’m out of the loop again.

why are you using remove condi on block trait over heavy light?

mrauls.6519 i would say use what is best for u but spvp is more like play what is stronger, either way for bow DH makes sense to use heavy light due stability, and it is a good trait to pull target off the circle.

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Imo hunters fortification combined with hunter determination and dulled sense seems a good combo for more melee support DH’s such as mace/shield but this role looks way much more viable in WvW than spvp.

If you use Hunter’s Fortification, shelter is definitely a better choice. You’ll be clearing 2 conditions in most cases, sometimes 3 every time you heal which is great against condi revs (they’re always attacking you rather than striking in bursts, so they’ll proc your 1s ICD every time).

If you aren’t using that trait, I recommend purification, especially if you are using the minor trait Piercing Light.

Purification is far superior in a multitude of situations. More healing, dazes, can be placed before hand and potentially have a 2nd charge up. Granted it won’t mitigate damage during the duration, there are so many unblockable skills in this game it’s hard to justify Shelter anymore.

Edit: Also, Hunter’s fort is still superior to Heavy Light even without shelter.

Arken.3725:

Purification is far superior in a multitude of situations. More healing, dazes, can be placed before hand and potentially have a 2nd charge up. Granted it won’t mitigate damage during the duration, there are so many unblockable skills in this game it’s hard to justify Shelter anymore.

Edit: Also, Hunter’s fort is still superior to Heavy Light even without shelter.

Purification does have some down sides though.

For instance the enemy must be in melee range to trigger it.

Against some smart enemies if possible they will do all they can to kite & stay at range in order to avoid traps.
Purification also does not remove conditions which is ironic given its name. (given the meta is so focused around conditions at the moment condition cleanse is extremely important)

Also while there are unblockable skills in game they are in the minority.