http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fgUQRArf8dlwziqXVToGa9IypHMH11ckKoalegbXItB-jgyA4skh0GENNJZEnQTlCU+rIasl2ioxqhwUmER1ujioVDA-e
This is currently the latest build I have been using in Dungeons and Events.
I swap between every weapon except the Greatsword quite regularly when I use this build and enjoy that about it. With the Scepter I always use a Torch or a Pistol. With the Sword I use an off hand Sword, Pistol, or a Focus. I use o hate the Staff and found it very boring and enjoyed the GS instead but recently that has switched and I’ve decided I want to try the sword.
A problem I have had (and when I usually die or get downed) is if i’m fighting ranged and I go into my power weapons for melee (I love and enjoy them both and using them both on different weapon swaps when I can, letting my enemies get that close is when I take heavy damage and struggle to survive through, not sure if this is a problem with the way I play or if it’s a gear thing.
Recently i finished map exploration with this character and now want to try out PvP and WvWvW for the first time. Ideally I’d like to have as good of builds as possible that switch as little things out as possible when switching between those 3 thing preferably without a trait respec but rather just switching a few traits if the need arises.
The utility skills I use the most are Feedback, Null Field, Phantasmal Disenchanter, Phantasmal Defender, Mantra’s of Concentration and Resolve, Blink, sometimes Portal Entre if there’s a need also on previous builds I’ve enjoyed Decoy, Mirror Images, and Signet of Domination. I’ve never been a fan of Veil, Arcane Thievery, Illusion of Life, Mimic, or the other Mantra’s and Signets though I’ve tried them out.
Currently I’m working on getting the rabid armor to try out this build in WvWvW:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fgUQNArfWnUEVQbINS1wWbEx0jgD5AOSKKtXrkCd7CB-jUCBINCZUJCZ5QFRjtsuIasaIYqUCyKWJ1jYR1+ABTKAIWWB-w
Does Retaliatory Shield actually even do that much damage, a player had told me that it’s actually a very low amount of damage and made me wonder if Phantasmal Fury would be a better choice? (II and III Dueling)
What I’d like to know mostly is…
How viable are these builds for different situations (sPvP, PvP, WvWvW, ect.)?
I’d love to have a one trait point spec fits all situations build and want to try a Lockdown build (is there a different trait and/or weapon spec I could do to make the 2nd build lockdown? where would that shine), I don’t like phantasm builds as they are not fast paced enough and I find myself always waiting on cooldowns.
I don’t feel confident with having chosen the best Runes and especially Sigils for these builds so feedback on that as well would be nice.