Guild Wars 2

I have myself a bit of a dilemma… See, I run a Death Magic build that uses Corrupter’s Fervor. That being said, I use Unyielding Blast as a trait so that I can constantly have that extra toughness in shroud. However. Soul Marks is generally the better trait to take (especially where Reaper’s sometimes have a life force issue.) I play both PvP and PvE, so, basically….. shrug Not sure which would help more

PvE Unyielding Blast, mobs allow you to face tank and they don’t run away
PvP, I usually go Soul Marks for lifeforce regen and unblockable marks. Some prefer Unyielding Blast still, so I’d suggest you see if you become lifeforce starved.

I’ve run into that exact problem. My advice probably isn’t what you want to hear, but you will need fo test what hurts you the least to not take. I’m somewhat preferring Axe/Dagger now, so the decision has been easier.

Theoretically I should have enough life force because I go towards team fights, but the kitten start of a match is ridiculous

Vydahr.4285:

Theoretically I should have enough life force because I go towards team fights, but the kitten start of a match is ridiculous

You should hang back behind your team for the beginning of the match. A smart team would target you at the beginning of a team fight and with no defenses it quickly turns into a 4v5, hang back long enough for your Ele/Engie/Guard to get focused and then you can start attacking.

meow one twenty.4376:

Vydahr.4285:

Theoretically I should have enough life force because I go towards team fights, but the kitten start of a match is ridiculous

You should hang back behind your team for the beginning of the match. A smart team would target you at the beginning of a team fight and with no defenses it quickly turns into a 4v5, hang back long enough for your Ele/Engie/Guard to get focused and then you can start attacking.

My usual strategy is (in stronghold) to stay back from mid for a few seconds, charge in with CttB to put a pause on the enemy team, then YSiM to get lf and go from there. Doesn’t take a whole lot of Shroud time to mess up glass builds. Does it always work, though? Ehhh……….. You know. Once in a while

I avoid this problem by never running staff because I prefer to use weapons that involve even the slightest bit of brain use and give ,e at least a shred of enjoyment in using.

Ouch, Bhawb. Ouch

Bhawb.7408:

I avoid this problem by never running staff because I prefer to use weapons that involve even the slightest bit of brain use and give ,e at least a shred of enjoyment in using.

You just used YSiM on me IRL