Guild Wars 2

So the whole philosopy of the build is good single target dps/utility with the flexibility of being able to use Staff without having to respec your trait points. I realize it is not an optimal build. It is the only build that I’ve found that can easily adapt to multiple combat situations. ( its also happens to be the most fun for my playstyle)

Ok,
<cracks knuckles>

The Build
30/0/10/20/10 Main spec Axe/Focus Dagger/ Warhorn. Optional staff with trait switching. Power/Vit/Tough gear.

30 Spite is pretty much a given it is pretty much a must in any power build.
My normal traits are:
(II) Spiteful Talisman, focus timer reduction
(V) Reapers Might, Might = good when in D/S
(XI) Axe Training= Axe timer reduction+ damage either or
(XII) Close to Death= +20% below 50% health

0 Curses synergies with build are better elsewhere.

10 Death magic I know reanimator sucks
(I)Dark armor 400 Toughness while channeling(main synergistic trait)

20 Blood magic
(1)Dagger mastery 15% time on daggers.
(2)Siphoning is 50% better ( which it isnt)

10 Soul Reaping
(VI) Unyielding blast Lifeplast pierce/vuln

The main use of the build is for small scale WvW pvp and Dungeons where single target dps is key. With the timer reductions on Dagger and Axe you will be able to use the channel abilites more frequently. Also with the life tranfer of D/S you should will have the ability to have a channeled ability up about 80% of the time.

I will admit i get a lot of wierd comments from pug groups in dungeons. When i am meleeing as a necro, but I am also the only one in the group that can take Kholer’s pull ability to the face and not be downed.

However back on topic. The best part of this build is that with changing a few traits you can have a very effective staff build. Greater marks, staff cooldown reduction, mark damage +10%, Life transfer heal tactic, well cast reduction, all at your disposal.

Typically I like to use the channeled abilities as much as possible to keep my toughness as high as i can. With the utility of the immobilize, daze, chill(Underrated skill btw) and fear you have a lot of tools at your disposal.

I hope this provides some insight on different specs to play other than condition builds.

Thanks, GL HF