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Posted by: Cows goes moo.5960

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For pve and pvp in general. I’ve been using torch as my secondary, but I’m bored of it.

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Posted by: Ramoth.9064

Ramoth.9064

Its OK for pvp, specific for some builds.

In pve probably not as useful, you generally want continual DPS weapons.

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Posted by: Silv.9207

Silv.9207

In sPvP is good to fight ranged classes like the ranger, destroying they’re projectiles while you go in range to fight him with a scepter or are rooted and can’t dodge.
The shield also grant a good istant Knockback, useful to stop an enemy casting or ress/stomp.

The skill 4 grant protect and Aegis, that isn’t bad if you need to survive to a Power burst in 1v1.

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Posted by: Brutaly.6257

Brutaly.6257

will be the number one off hand with FB due to a usable cone attack with aegis.

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Posted by: Matt Cole.2680

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Shields great, I started using it for WvW then just switched my great sword for sword/shield most of the time when I’m runnin around in pve, cuz I was pretty bored of great sword. Been feelin pretty beast in some explorable dungeons and meta events.

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Posted by: Magnuzone.8395

Magnuzone.8395

Used it for healing builds in WvW only. Never for spvp or pve.

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Posted by: CptAurellian.9537

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For PvE, shield is a nice offhand if you need CC.

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Posted by: LetoII.3782

LetoII.3782

I’d trade a warrior for his in a heartbeat

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Posted by: InsaneQR.7412

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Its a good projectile reflect, CC and Aegis generator. Its very nice for every game mode. Its utility is fantastic and its basically the go to OH against ranged enemies.

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Posted by: Cows goes moo.5960

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What about sword? I’ve been using GS since i created my guard and it gets very boring using the same weapon. Know any good builds with sword?

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Posted by: Brutaly.6257

Brutaly.6257

any good build is good with the sword.

Radiance/valor/virtues for both valkyrie power builds and dire burning builds. You just swap like 4 traits and armor/trinkets ofc. Sword/torch for burning and sword/focus for power builds.

Shield works better with scepter imo.

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Posted by: InsaneQR.7412

InsaneQR.7412

What about sword? I’ve been using GS since i created my guard and it gets very boring using the same weapon. Know any good builds with sword?

Sword is fantastic too. Sword has a blink that gives you fury and produces a symbol that damages foes and works as a light field. Its the best sword MH in the game IMO. Zealots defence is also very good against ranged enemies and has a sweet burst.

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Posted by: Lanhelin.3480

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In PvE the shield has its niches. #5 isn’t stationary but follows the Guardian while she/he moves. E.g. in the guild challenge where one has to protect the crab-holder the shield is pretty useful, as mace is too.

On the aggro-page the wiki says that several players had the impression that certain champs focus on players with shields (unconfirmed). I had this impression too, but only regarding a few champs, like ogres. I mostly use the shield, when fighting centraltyria-champs or during escort events.

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Posted by: Unknown.3976

Unknown.3976

I feel ya, op. Unfortunately, FB will offer more of the same (the curse of burn guards)

As for the shield,

In PVE, it is kinda situational. For the most part, focus is a better defensive choice. Shield 4 might work well with the FireBrand trait, Stalwart Speed.

Shield 5 is godly in WvW where most attacks are projectiles, use it to cover a retreat or lead a charge. Shield 5 can also be used to absorb the Mordrem Mangler’s spinning attack in VW.

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Posted by: Brutaly.6257

Brutaly.6257

has a sweet burst.

Tbh i actually think using sword 3# is a loss of dps compared to just using the auto, except in burn builds that trigger VoJ.

At least it was a while back but maybe anet buffed it and i just missed the release notes.

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Posted by: LetoII.3782

LetoII.3782

anet buffed it and i just missed the release notes.

Confirmed.

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Posted by: momophily.3814

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Ok cause this is two questions in this thread and i’m bored. Sheild is one of the two metas for guard in WvW and is usualy paired with mace. It also works nice with sword for mobility or scepter fkr range.

Sword is amazing and always has been, but it was often overlooked for the GS. It works very well with a burn build and torch. The teleport and fury symbol is strong and its auto puts decent numbers.

Either are a 2 weapon set up so, radiance then/or zeal as a second option for making a dps build