Guild Wars 2

Okay so this is my theory craft on an interesting concept that I’d like others inputs on for the ultimate support shatter based build.

Build

This build is 20/20/0/0/30, specializing in creating 25 stacks of vulnerability on multiple players.

Concept:
The concept is simple, this build is all about creating the most effective ability to increase the damage output of your teammates against multiple players. We do this by increasing the stacks of vulnerability to the maximum through our traits.

• Domination
  Illusion of Vulnerability
  Rending Shatter
  Dazzling
  Greatsword Training

• Dueling
  Critical Infusion
  Retaliatory Shield
  Sharper Images
  Deceptive Evasion

• Illusions
  Illusionists Celerity
  Confusing Cry
  Illusionary Retribution
  Masterful Reflection
  Shattered Strength
  Imbued Diversion

The trick here is to stack Dazzling (Daze causes 3 seconds of vulnerability.) with Imbued Diversion (Diversion hits multiple targets.) to increase the amount of possible vulnerability stacks in an area. We know that daze causes interruption so Illusion of Vulnerability will be applied whenever we interrupt a foe and also Rending Shatter is applied whenever we activate Diversion.

The other traits chosen are required to increase survive-ability of ourselves. Retaliatory Shield, Confusing Cry and Masterful Reflection each grants Retaliation or Reflection to add insult to injury.

Would love to hear everyone else’s opinions on this build.

Can you swap something out for master of redirection? (confusion you inflict lasts 33% longer) The reason being, if you’re going to be stacking a condition, you might aswell keep it up for as long as possible, and since you’re going to be stacking as much confusion (form the shatters- illusionary retribution) at the same time that’s only going to sweeten the deal.

I often do solo flank attacks when my group/side is in a stalemate with the enemy. I charge in from the rear, or side, target someone in the centre of the pack, and spam/shatter illusions as I run in. Drop The Prestige once im in, blast for flame damage, then Blink back into my sides forces. By that stage my side has already pushed in to the enemy (it provokes them to attack, while also routing them) and quick as it all began it’s over.

I also run runes of lych, lisa, and nightmare for even more CD duration,
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Also super veggie pizza is your friend
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Super_Veggie_Pizza

In conclusion it’ll work, but only if your side knows to push at the time you bomb the enemy. If they don’t know then you’ll find the enemy will just pull back (if they find they’re loosing health), and return once they feel strong again.