Guild Wars 2

Hey guys! Here’s a new build I came up with recently that I’m kinda proud of. Thinking of taking it to Wvw (just getting all the mats for cavalier’s), but wanted to run it by you guys first and see what you think of it. The sigils and pets are open to change and are not set yet (save for off pet wolf). So without further ado, here it is!:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEqUya/Kusw1aAGhqXIwNcDA3l7Is0VsyO-T1xDABbq+TTKP8QXQCKB7Z/BgUiBgJOSBcxyI-w

Just as a footnote, my only concern with this build is its lack of healing power. I know a lot of ranger survivability comes from its health regen and that the only thing that really concerns me going forward with this build. Won’t know w/o proper testing though.

Updated: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEqUya/Kusw1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdFrsD-T1CEABaq+j2HBgTVC6jSMCuAAMp8wgHAQH6CA4QAMgJOe2fIAACA7cn7MkCoihRA-w

Might be OK, but passing out on read the wind and eagle eye, is big hit for your LB burst output.

LughLongArm.5460:

Might be OK, but passing out on read the wind and eagle eye, is big hit for your LB burst output.

Yea I was going for more survivability with this build, as it is for roaming. Do you think it is too much of a decrease in dps?

Swiftborne.2650:

LughLongArm.5460:

Might be OK, but passing out on read the wind and eagle eye, is big hit for your LB burst output.

Yea I was going for more survivability with this build, as it is for roaming. Do you think it is too much of a decrease in dps?

Yes. People are going to be able to avoid the majority of your damage just by strafing. You’d be much better off losing the skirmishing line rather than marksmanship.

@Swiftborne.2650
What about somthing like that?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEq0ya/KWsQ1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdBreA-TVyEABCqEkNdBXfEAcS5XAPAADV/ZgLAgN7PAwhAgUAlrMC-w

LughLongArm.5460:

@Swiftborne.2650
What about somthing like that?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEq0ya/KWsQ1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdBreA-TVyEABCqEkNdBXfEAcS5XAPAADV/ZgLAgN7PAwhAgUAlrMC-w

Hey I modified my original build based on this one. Here it is:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEqUya/Kusw1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdFrsD-T1CEABaq+j2HBgTVC6jSMCuAAMp8wgHAQH6CA4QAMgJOe2fIAACA7cn7MkCoihRA-w

What do you think?

Between SotF and RaO you don’t need the red moa. Drakehound is nice.

Fluffball.8307:

Between SotF and RaO you don’t need the red moa. Drakehound is nice.

Thanks for the suggestion! Yea as I said in the OP, the specific pet was up for debate, but drakehound does seem like a good idea, nice AOE immo on a reasonable cd. How do you feel about the build otherwise?

Personally, I’d drop QZ at the very least and pick up Signet of Stone (or something). Between SoR, Entangle, and LR, along with the chosen weapon sets and traits, it’s more than enough condi removal for 1v1 situations.

Actually, I’ve been running power lately in WvW, and really, for roaming, I run either 6/6/2/0/0 or 6/5/3/0/0 and I do fine with just SoR (I’ve been practicing playing like this for awhile now, given). In extreme cases, I would go with the same setup, with Entangle and Lyssa Runes (instead of the Ranger Runes for damage).

Anyhow, yeah, it’s all about how well you as an individual handle condi pressure, so custom tailor the build to your needs.

The most annoying condi roaming setup I can think of is P/D thieves, and I mean, it isn’t like they have the most amazing damage in the world or anything, they just have scumbag survival stealth healing spam, and you can still beat them by dodging the necessary condi skills.

Just thoughts though. My personal advice, coming from how I figured out a comfortable spot, is try a build with no condi removal, or only SoR, and then play it and see where you sit with playing a build like that, and then increase or decrease removal options as needed. The less you spend focusing on condi clearing is more you get to spend on other traits/utilities, so finding a good ratio of survival to output for your own playstyle is key.

Swiftborne.2650:

LughLongArm.5460:

@Swiftborne.2650
What about somthing like that?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEq0ya/KWsQ1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdBreA-TVyEABCqEkNdBXfEAcS5XAPAADV/ZgLAgN7PAwhAgUAlrMC-w

Hey I modified my original build based on this one. Here it is:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJATRjEqUya/Kusw1ag+ga9CEAjdrfw9AHEpdFrsD-T1CEABaq+j2HBgTVC6jSMCuAAMp8wgHAQH6CA4QAMgJOe2fIAACA7cn7MkCoihRA-w

What do you think?

Looks solid, change cruelty to bloodlust(now that your power is lower but ferocity is higher)
listen to feedback from others regarding red moa/qz etc..