Guild Wars 2

Just curious who is changing their build tomorrow, and what you’re going to run if you do.

I’ve been beserker ranger the whole time, looking for some LB love. Suggestion for those wtih beserker armor or testing it out… duel dogs for control, lb main, duel axe off hand… fun build.

Im not changing from my condi-gen313 build ..but i am rolling a second ranger to do a DD-Gen A/A + GS build….which im really looking forward to

Nope. Still will be a trap ranger. Though the 20 points in NM is tempting for the Evasive Purity trait. If ONLY the max level was 90, then I could have a 0/30/30/20/0 build.

Removing blind and poison isn’t that great.

hyjaxxx.1584:

Im not changing from my condi-gen313 build ..but i am rolling a second ranger to do a DD-Gen A/A + GS build….which im really looking forward to

Now that’s dedication my friends.

The biggest reason I ask is I’m trying to decide whether to grind ’zerker or carrion gear.

Probably gonna go 30/30 skirmishing and WS trapper regen bunker.

I think I’m just gonna switch classes though.

I have 30 points in Beastmastery so I have to.

I imagine I will end up at Traps.

Agree with paz shadow. Good update for serker rangers. Will be running sword/axe instead of axe/axe though

I’ll change builds. For the DD505, I’ve put 5 in BM for the quickness. Since that’s gone I don’t have a reason to put points there anymore.

I was thinking of putting it in WS instead so I get access to the WS adept traits.

Ljiona.9142:

Removing blind and poison isn’t that great.

It is when you’re almost exclusively WvW and PvE (meaning dungeons).

Nope, my builds won’t change at all as they are both well optimized and either only receiving buffs or no changes (obviously I didn’t run BM, reasons being I don’t trust the ai to accomplish my goals).

My current build will not change very much. I am however intent on making off-hand axe work somehow as I find the proposed buff to Path of Scars very interesting and at the very least will be something fun to toy around with.
For reference, I mainly play tPvP and some WvW.

Hell no I’m not changing my build….

…I’m changing my profession.

lol I couldn’t resist. But seriously, I’m expecting to be really let down.

I’ll definately be trying out new build possibilities; should be a nice change of pace.

I change something in my build every couple of weeks. Sometimes minor tweaks, other times complete over hauls.

Might be time to dabble with LB again.

No I don’t run a BM build, I only have 5 in that trait line. As far as Short bow goes I actually benefit with the damage increase. I run sword/torch and use SB for in between up close anyway so the range isn’t an issue with my play style. If I need more range I carry a LB but I stay within sword/torch range and swap for interrupts and poison plus the evade then swap again. Good luck everyone regardless I like ranger the best I have other 80’s but don’t enjoy the style as much.

Levetty.1279:

I have 30 points in Beastmastery so I have to.

I don’t think you “have to” completely stop using a certain build because it’s getting toned down.

I mainly use power beastmaster builds and like the style. I’m sure it’s not actually Anet’s intention to delete that playstyle from the game, so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and keep using it for a while.

If power BM builds truly no longer work I’ll probably switch to a power longbow/greatsword build.

I’m going to test bear/longbow in dungeons with a power build then compare it to my run today and future runs with different pets. I just ran 30/30/0/0/10 with full berserker and scholar runes and did a fine job. Again, pets don’t really die all that much if you are smart about how you use them. Plus, with Protect me and Signet of the beastmaster with signet of stone, what more do you need? :P

In wvw, I’m going Nature’s Voice and shouts for sure. No doubt about it. I haven’t worked all the details out yet but it’s going to be fun. I might just run carrion, I’m not sure, but I have a wardrobe of stats to try so I’ll rotate through carrion, apothecary, knights, valkrie, and berserker to see what I can come up with as time goes on.

It depends on what is ‘really’ coming out tomorrow. I’m heavy BM-spec. Been so since beta. I’ll know for sure come tomorrow.

I’m considering switching games. I am tired of running around in WvW with a kitten and broken class shooting myself (retaliation, confusion). I am looking for a PVP game that doesn’t suck. This isn’t it.

Nope.. my build is only being improved. Pretty excited about it!

I will however, lament the loss in efficiency at farming mobs in PvE.. Will I still be able to afk farm crafting materials while I read on my phone, using pet damage? I hope so.

I’ll prob change to something like this: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQRAnf3YnAV0FcfFKWwaZgo9QTm/8vCzy9YUoqTp8jv82D-jwCBoMRExJwkHBiEJ05dFRjtyqIas6ZER1qbYWdAWxa1GyJCA-e

Insane armor, good cond damage, good heal, pet will have a nice survivability, and good cond removal options.
Just change the NM XII trait for the new shout one and it is done.

Probably not changing from my current build, but I definitely won’t be going back to a BM build.

I’m thinking maybe something like 0/15/15/30/10 with full knight’s gear, Runes of Altruism and Sigils of Strength might be really good.

Something like this: http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQRAnf3YnAV0FcfFKWwaZgo9QTm/8vCzy9YUoqTp8jv82D-jwCBoMRExJwkHBiEJ05dFRjtyqIas6ZER1qbYWdAWxa1GyJCA-e (Replace Evasive Purity with the new grandmaster Nature Magic trait.)

Permanent swiftness and regeneration (albeit with low healing power) and pretty high uptime on fury, protection and vigor thanks to 65% boon duration and multiple ways to get most of those.

Also, every crit (which will happen up to 83% of the time depending on sigil stacks and fury) has a 30% chance to give you 16.5 seconds of might. And all those boons go straight to your pet too, thanks to the 15-point Nature Magic trait.

Could use it with rabid gear instead if you prefer condition damage weapons for more or less the same results.

Would take some getting used to compared to the healing-heavy beastmaster regen tank builds with apothecary’s or cleric’s gear I’ve been running, but it seems interesting.

Only a minor change to my traps, LB and Axe/Torch condition build, losing the quickness on pet swap…was pretty useful for revives even if it was buggy on stomps, but I’ll live without it. Looking forward to the difference on LB, if the notes were accurate.

I also have a LB, Axe/Axe power signet build that should be somewhat improved as well. I never liked relying on pets as a source of damage, preferring them for their CC or other utility effects. Fortunately that means I won’t need to change my builds.

in Spvp idk I dont really feel BM ranger get hit that hard, but trapper is an equal option if not a better one now; in WvW I run full glass 30 30 10 so no.

Protect Me is going to be a big improvement to trap builds because it has the dual function of stun breaker and invulnerability.

A shout support build looks interesting, will probably try it out, at least in spvp.

Yup. Not much point in running the 5 in BM on a trapper anymore.

I will stay beastmaster with cats , only maul got a nerf . I will just play better :p

On WWW I will try…

30/10/30/0/0 Sniper signet build improve.ver.
(Old ver. not full zerker just rampage mix with carrion and knight can hit2900-7900dmg. on open strike. Stable DMG on open shot on people around2500-3900.And have some DEF around2700-3000. )
LB/2Hsword.

or

0/0/30/30/10 Yelling supporter with perma regen/vigor for zerg ball.

Nope, still running shout guardian or well necro in wvw what i mainly play. Ranger keeps picking omnomberries in orr so doesn’t matter what build it uses.

i wont change my pve/wvw build. i use a gs/lb build with 30/20/20 and knight armor, zerk jewelery and weapons. i dont like squishy builds. maybe i will try this shout thing.
in pvp i will try a trap/shout combo

Not immediately. The only things (that I know of) that change on my build are I will get +80 prec from spotter trait, and my SB will drop in range.

The SB nerf is annoying but I dont think it will be enough to make me drop it. Its basicly the key to beating any melee based opponent for me and I really feel very vulnerable without it :P

When roaming no..I’ll still be my BM Bunker Build, the only thing i’ve thought about changing is dropping 10 points in Natures or Beast and picking up 10 in Marksman for the free Sharpening Stones (and also running Sharpening Stones)

I’ve not been filming, so i don’t know when i’ll finish my technobabble video, but I may make a Rampager Video next after that of me zerging with that setup hehe

I will probaly stay with my 10/0/30/30/0 GS build. Depending on what the final changes are. I won’t be touched that much by the new updates, but there could be traits which is worth more.

Currently run a 30/0/20/20/0 LB + GS build using Signets, so shouldn’t have to change much. May look into the potential switfness/regen shout build at some point though.

why does anet feel the need to destroy one build in order to force the player to use another, inferior, build?
…sigh…is just found about how awesome bm builds are…and I’m not even going to get the chance to play it before it’s nerf’d into uselessnes…

Of course, any build that relied on setting up the pet for damage will need to take a look at making up that lost burst…

In PvP burst kills your foe all else equal, not DPS. BM burst took a massive hit soooooo how are we to down a properly geared and played foe? Will see…