Guild Wars 2

For a PvE/dungeon only DPS build (like 0/30/0/30/0 or similar builds), would you recommend ruby orbs or boon runes (Monk/Water/Sanctuary) or something else? I have a set of boon runes right now for the increased might duration, but am wondering if something else would be better.

Thanks!

ruby orbs for dps

boon runes for sustain

There are PLENTY of great dps runes. The boon runes are very good for every guardian build. We make boon duration go very far. If you really like, you can use ruby orbs though I’m not convinced the flat stat bonus is the best option. Ogre runes are pretty popular with DPS specs in general, the rock dog will hurt pretty bad and he gets your boons (last time I checked he did). The ogre runes give you some flat % damage increase and the almighty power stat that those ruby orbs were gonna give you anyway.

When you are looking for runes, with your build, power is going to give you the most damage/stat point. So I’d definately start looking at power runes first and try to find one with bonuses that fit into your build.

Just a reminder that DPS stands for Damage Per Second I’v never seen a Zerker ruby orb using any class run FotM 30+ or Arah without getting down every fight( not say great players cant) i run Soldeirs on my back piece and Amulet with Sup rune of monk,water on 4 armor pieces with everything else zerker and i find this gives me that lil extra i need to stay alive. If i need some more help i carry soldier weapons also with healing sigils

Ruby Orbs, Ogre, and Wurm are good candidates.

As for Devils comment, if you pug or are not with a skilled group it is a good idea to get some survivability up.

However if you are with a strong group that knows the dungeons inside and out you can run all zerker w/ dps upgrades. I do it with any dungeon/fracs.