Guild Wars 2

So I’m a hammer Guardian running +70% boon duration (with food on) taking advantage of the Symbol of Protection at the end of the auto-attack chain. I’m having trouble deciding between the two major traits Writ of Exaltation (bigger symbols) or Empowering Might (Might to allies on crit).

On one hand, bigger symbols makes it easier for my party members to receive the Protection from the symbol. On the other, Might on crit buffs the parties overall DPS.

What are your thoughts on this?

Empowering Might is more or less necessary for Altruistic Healing to really be great and Writ of Exaltation is amazing when paired with the Hammer.

My recommendation is to use both. Even with my PoV Shout build, I use Writ of Exaltation in place of Superior Aura.

I would go with both too..
But really there’s no reason to choose anyway – once you’ve spent the points you’re free to switch traits as the situation requires.
If you’re in a group with no other Melee players than you can switch in Writ of Persistence instead of Exaltation.
If you’ve spent 30 points in Honor, and you’re likely to have friendlies close to you then I’d probably have Exaltation and Mercy and Empowering Might.
Facing condition heavy mobs? Switch in pure of voice.
WvW? Battle Presence or Protective Reviver.

Builds don’t need to be static

both are great traits. i often have the “hardest” time choosing traits in the Honor line. i will say from my experience, Empowering Might is not needed for a AH build, but it’s definitely very hepful.

thing is, both seem to compliment melee centric groups more than anything. i personally love WoE better. but like many have said, switch on the go! : ))) if you feel sth isn’t working, go for another trait.

I’d run WoE, you can prolly stack some good might with 70% duration but the larger protection will keep all your melee guys in melee longer for good damage. If you’re the only melee guy go EM. WoE will also potentially increase your damage output too.

GL out there,
Blood~

Both are great! I always have 20% off shouts, enlarged symbols and empowered might in pve!

Well it depends on if u are a PvEer or PvPer. in PvE u can get away with using WoE however even in PvE i would never use it. the healing it gives you is minimal at best and if you play pvp or wvw just forget it. you will be moving around so much it doesnt even matter