Guild Wars 2

For running in WvW I decided to go a full 6 points into Chaos to help with survivability (yes I run PU). However, while looking at just filling in some of the other traits, I was wondering which would be the better choice between Bountiful Interruption, and Debilitating Dissipation.

I run Deceptive Evasion for helping confuse (not the condition) opponents, and when you’re in a zerg fight, shattering isn’t viable. So I can see DD being passively useful.

But I also run Greatsword and Focus, so I have some interrupts available, especially when preventing stomps. I don’t suppose BI procs for each person interrupted with one Temporal Curtain or Illusionary Wave does it?

Thoughts?

Most people take both Bountiful Interruption and Debilitating Dissipation. What’s the other trait you’re taking?

Descent into Madness. WvW lends itself to ledge/cliff jumping at times. Helps when jumping onto someone’s head outside a wall/gate too.

I love the Chaos line, and not just I’m a narcissist.

Bountiful Interruption is a bigger personal boost for damage/defense ASSUMING you’re running Staff, offhand sword, Focus or Greatsword for AoE interrupts and fighting 4+ opponents.

Debilitating is better for smaller/closer engagements, specifically when you’re being focused on by melee opponents.

If I had to choose only one, I’d give it to Bountiful… but that’s because I run focus & staff.

ammayhem.5962:

Descent into Madness. WvW lends itself to ledge/cliff jumping at times. Helps when jumping onto someone’s head outside a wall/gate too.

Ah, same here. Every build I make has to include 2+ in Chaos, because I really need and want that Descent into Madness.

The trait is hugely powerful IMO, because it allows everyone to move in directions the enemies cannot easily keep up with.

Is it viable to go staff + gs with an interruption build? :s

Xyonon.3987:

Is it viable to go staff + gs with an interruption build? :s

Perhaps, but I would imagine you’re relying on RNG for interrupts with Chaos Storm. Not sure how reliable it would be, but that’s just me.

Xyonon.3987:

Is it viable to go staff + gs with an interruption build? :s

Yes, see build in my signature (still need to update w/new patch), works decent.

For the record: Bountiful Interruption does proc for each interrupt. Interrupted 3 people with Illusionary Wave, and suddenly had 15 stacks of Might.

Xyonon.3987:

Is it viable to go staff + gs with an interruption build? :s

Staff / GS most definitely works in most lockdown builds, especially the standard 4/4/6