Guild Wars 2

Nothing big. I’m just starting a guardian after having played a warrior up until now.

I plan on using Sword+Shield / Greatsword but don’t have a clue on what stats to shoot for or how to go traitwise.

Any suggestions on what I should be focused on or weapon/stats suggestions?

Warrior = Sprint to the kill
Guardian = Run the Marathon

1. Weapons match situations. (Switch constantly.)
2. Spec for your enemy. Traits and Skills. (Its 3s to retrain, pay to win baby.)
3. Pick a favorite. (But always know when it loses.)
4. PvE is different than, sPvP is different than, WvW is different than, Dungeons is different than, etc. (Every time you die, remember to learn something.)

Go get’em kid. ;D

Greatsword is the best damage/AoE you’ll have.
Hammer as 2nd weapon for bosses, does a large amount of damage (despite being so slow)
Staff is for Swiftness buff, heals, buff other players

Sword is for… meh, average. Best 1h damage dealing weapon. Mace is for healing/tank. Scepter is your only ranged option, because Staves aren’t considered ranged (has a really low range).
Shield if you don’t mind not having any offensive options, Torch if you want go full damage, Focus if you want to tank/balance.

Traitwise, there’s plenty of builds you can try.
Go Zeal if you plan on using Greatswords (and/or Spirit Weapons), Radiance if you use Swords/Torch (get Crit and Torch, or Spirit Weapon burning, plus Signet 20%), Valor if you want to go full tank (get Meditations/Boons heal), Honor for buffs (Might on crit, Shouts 20%) and Greatsword/Hammer/Staff (Symbols upgrade, reduced CDs), Virtues 1 tier for the Consecrations/Spirit Weapons if you plan on using them (they’re really useful).

Remember to pick Vitality either on gear or traits, Guardians have the lowest health tier in the game. Condition damage is really useful as well, or Power. Or both if you want to go glass cannon mode.

GS/scep+anything

Power/precision build.

PvE mode, covering the basics.

start experimenting when you reach 60+.