Guild Wars 2

Lvl 70 Guardian here…

Specced with mainly precision/conditions and power, with a little toughness/vitality. Greatsword is my main weapon, with swap as sword and shield.

I feel like I die too quickly in dungeons. For example, in CM the first boss and the door guard mop the floor with me often, as well as most other melee in my group.

I stack the burn hard, and am constantly sacrificing my virtues for my party, as well as using other defensive or supportive skills. Still, I find it very hard. Dodge only does so much in certain fights, often unpredictable.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as dungeons are my goal for end game.

In CM I suggest bringing wall of reflection. It is very helpful for all the ranged characters there. You can place it between you and the ranged character while you take down the non-ranged characters.

Scepter/focus + mace/shield.
1st setup to DPS from range, 2nd for healing symbol, aoe protection, projectile block.

So your party just avoids melee combat and you buff/heal/protect them and dps with your scepter.

with a little toughness/vitality.

Your question answered.

Hold the Line! is your friend. Your dungeon party’s friend to be precise.

33% less damage is huge.

Melee: Critical hits grant 1s of Vigor <—- This