Guild Wars 2

Hi guys,

Check out my newest build & video for ranger!

Beast Master – Ranger – WvW Solo Roaming Montage

I’m playing a double melee Beast Master build, utilizing Valk’s, Cleric’s, and Cavalier’s stats (much like the PvP amulet).

Build – http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAR8XnEqQrg2vCOsAXLG4QoYHAHQC8uYX2b21QkxVlIrC-TFDHwAFeAAAuAAKVaMRXQUlgpUVxoyMDHEgAHBgS7PIStCNaEIDAzYA-w

It’s a fun mobile build, I use it in PvP as well; it has it’s flaws like most builds, isn’t meta, and provides a change of pace if you enjoy roaming with ranger & you’re sick of longbow /gs, or condition meta builds. Enjoy!

Please feel free to provide feedback and comment.

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Generally quite an enjoyable watch^^

Curious as to why you have clerics gear though, since you only make any use of your Healing Power in one fight. Maybe you use HS more often than is shown in this video?

Cufufalating.8479:

Generally quite an enjoyable watch^^

Curious as to why you have clerics gear though, since you only make any use of your Healing Power in one fight. Maybe you use HS more often than is shown in this video?

Hey thanks! I’m unsure what you mean by HS, healing strength?

I use the cleric’s because I was trying to imitate the Valk’s amulet from PvP as much as I could, clerics let’s me do this. It also gives me a power boost (though not much) through my BM trait line, approximately 30 power YIPPEEE – lol. It gives +370hp more than if I don’t use clerics, and it’s mutually beneficial to both me and my pet.

I know I know, no one really sees cleric’s as beneficial as other stat items; what would you suggest as a replacement stat?

Edit: I blanked-out, you meant healing spring. I sometimes switch it up to get some more condition removal, I’ll fight in and-or around it. I’ll have the same healing output (except for the longer cooldown) with my 2-leap finishers.

Nice one, Haematic, it’s always cool to see new videos. Don’t forget that using a pet command (F2 ability) removes the sic ’em effect, taking off the 40% damage and move speed bonus.

I personally would run entangle instead of RaO in order to land that pet burst with sic ’em… Well actually I would use owl/raven (for the normal attack into command burst) and signet of the wild (allowing better use of healing power too) but each to his own. I know many people prefer cats.

Also it could be good to start with your pet stowed to get the quickness and other pet swap bonuses on engage.

Looking forward to more videos!

Nice use of the axe. Very good video. I do have a question, when i fight eles, i have a really hard time. They have high boon up time and they heal a lot too, My damage does not seem to keep up. How do you do it? I mean im coming from an spvp point of view.

Siroso.2769:

Nice one, Haematic, it’s always cool to see new videos. Don’t forget that using a pet command (F2 ability) removes the sic ’em effect, taking off the 40% damage and move speed bonus.

I personally would run entangle instead of RaO in order to land that pet burst with sic ’em… Well actually I would use owl/raven (for the normal attack into command burst) and signet of the wild (allowing better use of healing power too) but each to his own. I know many people prefer cats.

Also it could be good to start with your pet stowed to get the quickness and other pet swap bonuses on engage.

Looking forward to more videos!

I did not know about the stow / engage trick, thanks!

I thought the Sic’ Em only got canceled if you use it “after” you shout, if you use it before, then shout it doesn’t cancel; right? I try and not-cancel it as much as possible, but I’m sure I cancel it more than I would like :\

I love the stealth from Jag, I just need to world explore some more to get my Snow Owl (my ranger is a PvP ranger). But, the entangle; it doesn’t synchronize well with my Hoelbrek runes. I have tried it, but it’s personal preference for me to use RaO > Entangle for this build specifically.

Thanks for the feedback.

StickerHappy.8052:

Nice use of the axe. Very good video. I do have a question, when i fight eles, i have a really hard time. They have high boon up time and they heal a lot too, My damage does not seem to keep up. How do you do it? I mean im coming from an spvp point of view.

From an sPvP point of view, it’s really hard I’ll be honest with you. I too have the same issues especially in high rated matches in tPvP and yoloQ.

What I’ll do is try to remain evasive, yet apply pressure to the ele and hit them when their Armor of Earth / Protection is off, allowing me to stun / daze them and burst; then at that point attempt to rotate my poison application to reduce their heals.

Let your pet do the dirty work while you bait them out of their cantrips, and force them to use their cooldowns. I hope this helps, Eles are tough to fight; thats for sure (hell my fights were like 3 minutes long vs. ele in that video)

Edit: That is if you’re running a BM trait / build – here’s what I use in yoloQ / Team Q with my team —> http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAR8XjMq0ya/KOsw1igDhqD7A4ASg3F7yezeu4hSkA-TpBHwAMLDU4BAY4IAA4CAE4gAUa/BA

So I’ll remain evasive in my axe, then burst with this combo (or atleast try to) : Weapon Swap, #5, #2, auto-attack (I’ll save leap for my healing spring), then at the same time, switch to Snow Owl, F2 for pet burst, chill, and quickness.

At that point you should have bursted them down far enough to scare them, and force them to heal; switch to your axe, use axe #4, then axe #5 to pull / DPS. Then re-apply poison w/ sword #3. Then switch to Jag, autoattack on your sword, let your Jag do heavy hits in stealth. Then repeat.

I hope this helps.

Haematic.4913:

StickerHappy.8052:

Nice use of the axe. Very good video. I do have a question, when i fight eles, i have a really hard time. They have high boon up time and they heal a lot too, My damage does not seem to keep up. How do you do it? I mean im coming from an spvp point of view.

From an sPvP point of view, it’s really hard I’ll be honest with you. I too have the same issues especially in high rated matches in tPvP and yoloQ.

What I’ll do is try to remain evasive, yet apply pressure to the ele and hit them when their Armor of Earth / Protection is off, allowing me to stun / daze them and burst; then at that point attempt to rotate my poison application to reduce their heals.

Let your pet do the dirty work while you bait them out of their cantrips, and force them to use their cooldowns. I hope this helps, Eles are tough to fight; thats for sure (hell my fights were like 3 minutes long vs. ele in that video)

Edit: That is if you’re running a BM trait / build – here’s what I use in yoloQ / Team Q with my team —> http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAR8XjMq0ya/KOsw1igDhqD7A4ASg3F7yezeu4hSkA-TpBHwAMLDU4BAY4IAA4CAE4gAUa/BA

So I’ll remain evasive in my axe, then burst with this combo (or atleast try to) : Weapon Swap, #5, #2, auto-attack (I’ll save leap for my healing spring), then at the same time, switch to Snow Owl, F2 for pet burst, chill, and quickness.

At that point you should have bursted them down far enough to scare them, and force them to heal; switch to your axe, use axe #4, then axe #5 to pull / DPS. Then re-apply poison w/ sword #3. Then switch to Jag, autoattack on your sword, let your Jag do heavy hits in stealth. Then repeat.

I hope this helps.

ah i see. Ill try your advice. Any BM build for solo q, on the higher rated ones? I mean i could use your build but im still not good at OH axe. any variant with ranged weapons?
Also, i still cannot play perfectly without additional condi removal.

Here’s a variant I have used, knowing the opposing team had some heavier condition pressure – http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAR8YjMq0ya/KOsQ1aAOhqVA8eTD1G2dGMAr8FPUiE-TpBHwAMLDU4BAY4IAA4CAE4gAUa/BA

Then the longbow variant – http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJARTjMq0ya/KOsQ1aAOhqVA8eTD1G2dGMAr8FPUiE-TpBHwAMLDU4BAA4CAM4QAE4IAUa/BA

The only issue I tend to run into using these variants is lack of critical hits. I don’t use the empathetic bond trait because it hinders my pet, and kind-of-ruins the BM build. If you’re good about switching pets (to remove their conditions) then it works well, but man they are useless if they’re chilled, immobilized, etc – which leaves you w/ half your DPS output.

I found many drawbacks in this build, actually… I would play it only for fun. Nothing else.
Any decent tactician will deal with this build anyday.

But well, the play is nice. I give you that.

The things this build lacks:
-condition removal (1 minute CD that basically destroys your pet AS BEAST MASTER is very contra-productive)
-weak chasing potential, weak roaming
-lackluster Axe (fails it’s purpose often)
-cannot compete against groups
-has obvious counters (will get outplayed on high lvl play)
-has a very high cooldown Stun-Breaker that is needed for other purposes, too

All things that a PvP build needs for competitive environment. I wouldn’t build for it this way myself. I found twice the effective BM build.

Tragic Positive.9356:

I found twice the effective BM build.

No link to a build or anything helpful whatsoever, so good.

Kid Koala.7905:

Tragic Positive.9356:

I found twice the effective BM build.

No link to a build or anything helpful whatsoever, so good.

I would think it obvious that such a powerful build (created by someone who is clearly a tier 1 player) would be a closely guarded secret!

Siroso.2769:

Kid Koala.7905:

Tragic Positive.9356:

I found twice the effective BM build.

No link to a build or anything helpful whatsoever, so good.

I would think it obvious that such a powerful build (created by someone who is clearly a tier 1 player) would be a closely guarded secret!

It stays the secret for passively-aggressive players with sarcastic comments that didn’t ask for any. This thread in particular was created about the build given – and so was my comment and share of knowledge. I was never asked to share any build at all. Nor was I morally responsible for any.

If anything, you are not interested in it. It’s basic knowledge that people with sarcastic or offensive comments like to feel superior and that’s why they target other players. The subject of their topics in those comments is mostly irrelevant.

If you want me to share one – ask for one. Playing smart the wrong way is not always time efficient. My intention was to give insight and provide constructive feedback and criticism that might or might not help the OP.

Tragic Positive.9356:

I found many drawbacks in this build, actually… I would play it only for fun. Nothing else.
Any decent tactician will deal with this build anyday.

But well, the play is nice. I give you that.

The things this build lacks:
-condition removal (1 minute CD that basically destroys your pet AS BEAST MASTER is very contra-productive)
-weak chasing potential, weak roaming
-lackluster Axe (fails it’s purpose often)
-cannot compete against groups
-has obvious counters (will get outplayed on high lvl play)
-has a very high cooldown Stun-Breaker that is needed for other purposes, too

All things that a PvP build needs for competitive environment. I wouldn’t build for it this way myself. I found twice the effective BM build.

Hi – you nailed it!

Thanks for the feedback – I’ve been working on improving this build. It’s just a “fun build” I made it because I’m honestly bored with running #meta ranger builds. I would be interested to see your BM build, there aren’t many out there and I know they aren’t used in high level play for a reason. (I did mention this in the first post)

I’ll be releasing another video that features a different BM build, rune set, and pet setup. I got rid of the Sw + Axe OH.

Condition removal is a struggle when you’re not using survival of the fittest, or empathetic bond (which hinders my BM build completely). Although in this video, I may not display the best use of Signet Of Renewal (I will try to save it for when I’m just condi-bombed, or I need a stun-break when I’m caught w/o stability), but it’s unfortunately the only skill rangers have to remove conditions, if we’re not including HS.

To answer your chasing point, I don’t know man, when people try to escape from a fight it’s whatever to me at that point because 95% of the time it’s not strategic, it’s just to get away and save themselves the impending death by BM. If I can’t catch them, it’s not the end of the world, ya know? I’ll move on to the next target. Chasing a NIKE warrior, teleporting theif, or FGS elementalist is a waste of time IMHO.

@Haematic
I’ll definitely be looking forward to it. Your gamestyle I really do like. Moreover, the whole point of the game is to have fun. It’s not a shame to admit.
I’m playing weird setups from time to time, too =)

About the chasing… I was just wandering, since the video is mostly around 1v1 duels, where loosing your target might as well feel ridiculously discouraging. In XvX you literally don’t care – you simply swap as you said =)
You might, however, feel horrible in XvX since your pet will die more often and you are forced to swap pets on CD mostly.

For the build I typed you in-game… You know I’m lazy, so the stats are not there, but those are already in your mail =) All the strengths and weaknesses will be there, too =)
http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAR8XnEqQrg2vCOsAXLG4QoYHAHQC8uYX2b21QkxVlIrC-TFDHwAFeAAAuAAKVaMRXQUlgpUVxoyMDHEgAHBgS7PIStCNaEIDAzYA-w