WvW DH backline sniper/support build?

WvW DH backline sniper/support build?

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Posted by: Lishtenbird.2814

Lishtenbird.2814

Q:

I know that WvW still has vanilla guardian as frontline meta, but I used to play it a lot, and wanted to jump into the new Borderlands with something different – like a ranged DH. The most efficient use of guardian’s skills seem to be in melee, so is there actually a viable build that uses longbow in WvW?

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Posted by: Infusion.7149

Infusion.7149

Not really since longbow has been nerfed (True shot, Hunter’s ward) and there is so much projectile hate. If you’re looking at ranged only you need to run scepter ( + shield/focus) or staff as a swap. Neither are amazing damagewise.

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Posted by: guildabd.6529

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Go condi (dire armor and balthazar runes). Staff, scepter and torch.
Then just drop symbols and purging in middle of enemy zerg.
Kills 5 or more almost every time.

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Posted by: EriskRedLemur.7153

EriskRedLemur.7153

Scept/Torch for DPS, some support depending on build aka Honor for heal/large symbol. And Staff for the support only. I mean peeps still use LB; but not the way you want. Note: Scepter REALLY is a midrange and even close range weap; do NOT expect to be at LB range using scepter and be as effective, it’s not a snipe you’re looking for esp with torch that is not long range. Focus then be better if you want to be effective at the longest range which again, is a bit less than LB/Staff range.

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