wvw commander build
Soldier runes are good, consider boon duration runes as an alternative. Roll with usual 0/x/30/30/x build or something full tank with soldier/sentinal armor and staff + GS. Use the GS’s leap to take you to where you want your group to hit, then switch to staff and use empowering might to heal yourself up with AH while you are getting focused and your zerg hits on your location. Mace/focus might also work with the healing and blocks.
PVT gear + soldier runes
Throw in some knight accessories if you think that you are good at avoiding damage.
0/x/30/30/x build is the only way to go when commanding.
As a commander you main focus is movement and calling out bombs/hammerstuns/heals, NOT damange.
You will use staff a lot more than any other guardian, since it lets you focus on the things above.
Knights weapons to get som crits for EM and VP proc’s
Sentinel would be better, but price is insane
Youtube the commando build. Most commanders I know use a staff though. Its basically x/x/30/30/x, shouts, pvt weapons, 3 pvt 3 knights armor, emerald jewellery, soldiers runes. Sharpening stone and then some sort of toughness food.
I am not sure the maker understands how much healing the 5 in virtues would give though in the middle of combat, but the build would be very durable.
Anet lied (where’s the Manifesto now?)