endgame guardian
if you don’t mind “spoiling” the dungeons, i would recommend watching some videos or even reading some guides on each explorable path before trying them. just so you get a taste of what to expect. once you learn the mechanics, then dungeons / fractals aren’t all that bad. : ))
and when you first join, let people know you’re new. you can also put up LFG ads and say you’re new and looking for experienced people to help teach you, and taht you’ve read up stuff or watched videos and eager to learn.
you won’t die if you try a fractal now. : )) as logn as you don’t run in head first not knowing anything. mobs do hit harder, have more health and there are just certain mechanics you have to know how to handle and what to do.
if you’re not in a guild already, you can try looking for some on your server that might seem to suit what you enjoy doing. if you’ve had a good dungeon run, add those people and stay in touch so you can keep running with them in the future.
just gonna post a bunch of stuff i find helpful here lol:
PvE (builds for dungeons and/or fractals)
i think you’ve been linked this already but it’s a great PvE DPS guide for the Guardian by obal
Fractals
also by Obal with many video guides for the fractals!
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/guardian/Guardian-Video-Guide-for-Fractals-Shown-at-48/first#post2322682
these are shown for lvl 48+ fractals and there was the new fractals patch today but still has great info.
- for the two PvE guides, since you’re relatively new to the Guardian, you can start with knight’s armor. or even try more forgiving builds and you can slowly work your way towards these if you seem to enjoy them. they’re definitely very effective builds by maximizing the Guard’s damage while maintaining the key support we can bring a group.
Great guide on the WvW Guardian by Brutaly
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/guardian/Guide-30-pts-in-valor-gameplay-Hammer/first
Ascended gear and recipes and mystic forge, you can start here:
http://dulfy.net/2012/11/17/gw2-ascended-gear-and-infusion-recipes/
Ascended gear apart from offering slightly more stats (min/maxers will use these in WvW), they also allow you to equip yourself with Agony Resist (AR) which will be helpful for fractal levels 10 and onwards where certain boss moves will have agony and you can’t cleanse apart from getting AR so they don’t do as much damage to you (of course, as you learn more, you’ll be able to avoid most agony related attacks entirely. though there are some unavoidable ones. and again, new fractals so we’ll have to see)
also just check the wiki for different mystic forge recipes. the wiki and dulfy’s site all provide good info in general.
a few WvW/PvP youtubers to check out:
Got Boons – high burst Guard
Amins – you are a fan already it seems heh
Oozo – he does more necro/warrior videos recently. but his old Guardian vids were fun to watch.
Tap Dat Mouse – various builds in WvW and PvP. the symbol focused build is extremely powerful.
Incomingg Ray – great WvW smallg roup gameplay. with a stronger focus on healing / support lately
Zodin Vii – PvP burst Guard
just a few and fun to watch. sorry for the wall of test hahaha but just wanted to share a bit since you sound so excited for your fresh Guard. : )) let me / us know if yuo have more questions. hope this helps.
Akaigi | Warrior Made of Wood
[CDS] – Sanctum of Rall
^^ What he said.
dude. thank you with a passion.
really hope it helps, doode. take your time. don’t rush. even the vets are all learning something new every day.
you’re most welcome. but keep the passion for the Guardian!
Akaigi | Warrior Made of Wood
[CDS] – Sanctum of Rall