builds i use that i dont see too often

builds i use that i dont see too often

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Posted by: James.9427

James.9427

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fVAQJARSnkIS5QWNEeDB/Qm4eQqcQAM7V86ZvaB-TZRBABX8EACc/BNuAAkVGAgDBAA

this build is a triple medi build, it has a lot of healing due to the meditations heal trait, a bit glassy, but its focus is more so get in as quickly as possible and do as much damage as quickly as possible, due to the on swap guaranteed crits to the hammer’s #2 skill and the onswap dodge regen. so far I’ve mainly used it spvp, works decent even with the lack of self swiftness. litany of wrath is a better heal in this case due to medi’s heal, reduced CD (shortest) and the 6sec of 20% health return usually gives me enough to keep my health high even when burning down targets. good point guard.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fVAQNAseSl0ApfntCxWI8DNhDBl5OqP2V4Cf4yAkAA-TpRBwAceAAXOCAlLDQd/BNnAAAHCAA

this build is frustration at its finest, I use it when I know im facing a heavy condition team in pvp, with 3 shouts, shouts converting conditions to boons, removing conditions thanks to runes, passive cleanse from a trait. and aoe 3 condi cleanse from virtues. this build makes engi’s and necro’s cry in spvp. I typically use only my hammer, unless I need to tele with the sword, so other weapon sets are fine, I really like the WTF OMG crits from hammer #2 it catches a lot of people by surprise, even tho this build is focused more on condition cleanse and being able to take a hit, with almost 2k power u can still dish out some damage as well.

any thoughts? feedback? I’ve been using these builds for weeks now and seem to work fine for me and the way I play. may not be the most OP or optimal builds, but fun to play. any ideas on how I may improve the builds or which weapons may be better is fine, I’m not givin up my hammer, that’s my favorite weapon for guard

builds i use that i dont see too often

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Posted by: Shanks.2907

Shanks.2907

I can see how the lack of swiftness would impact build 1. I’ve always had trouble with medi builds and hammer, simply because the AA is too slow and the symbol doesn’t work well with the build. I’ve always preferred a sw/f & GS or sw/f & sc/t myself.

Though, runes of the traveler will impact your dps a lot. You can get good swiftness uptime on runes of the pack and still retain a good amount of dps (175 power/125 precision and ~50% uptime on fury and swiftness).

On the second build, you might have good luck with writ of persistence or trying out a staff instead of sword.