Guild Wars 2

Hi everyone, i spend some time on a Druid PvE build (raids hype !) and i would like some reviews.
The main problem is that i can’t test it in game : it’s beyond expensive since it mostly use Zealot’s stuff, so i’m looking for some advices before spending around 200-250g.

Basically, it’s a supportive build based on spirits, heals, and boons but it still have some decent DPS and a good surviability. I think it can create some space in groups, and allow people to focus on DPS (i’m looking at you, zerker boys&girls).

Here is the link : http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vNAQNBmYD7kHRoVFsZFwXFgoFsgJYw50faQ15wlqyANLrCXAIlhdl1WA-TxCBQB3Tzw/0Bol9HOoKFA4BAkK1Val5n9dBAWlyvJoE8cmgCAcA87vBAkCwvpWA-e

Actual DPS of the build is my main problem, i can’t tell how it is. The #1 on the staff is really good to keep a constant DPS from a safe position.

If you want less heal and more DPS & Boon duration, switch Delicious Rice Ball to Fried Golden Dumpling

I kept the Forst Spirit in the build link, but i think you can drop it and get a good Glyph or Signet.

I have issues deciding stats and sigils on Sword/Warhorn, my second problem is i don’t find “cast on crit” effects I like, but i want to make use of those 56% crit rate.

Pros :*
- Massive, continous healing
- 15% DPS for allies (Grace of the land)
- Might (7-8), Fury(100%), Regen(100%), Swiftness (70%), Vigor (~70%), Protection (50%), Stability (1 charge, 50%)
- 2 Blasts finishers (24 and 12s CD), 1 Leap, Water and Light Combo Fields.
- Good condition cleansing
- Good mobility
- You can drop 1 or 2 spirits if you want to mix it with Glyphs.
- Insane defense if you keep your health >90%
- Poison (60%) if you keep your health >90% (situational)
- Spirits have 95% resistance.

Cons :
- Ok DPS (But Staff auto-attack is strong and i think 56% CC and 2600 power is really decent on such a support-oriented build).
- No hard disables / can’t break monsters. (But you can use some Spiky Fruits !
- Weak to hard disable spam, watch your step.
- Lower mobility if you mix it with glyphs Verdant Etching over Natural Stride
- Do not have “cast on crit” effects to make use of the 56% Crit Rate
- Sword brings some evasion/mobility, but it’s still underwhelming.
- No Ascended guear and expensive exotic stuff.
- Food is important and expensive.
- Spirits last 60s.

Questions :
- Did i miss something important/am i wrong somewhere ?
- Why Vigorous Training is not affected by Lingering Magic?
- I don’t think Lingering Magic proc on my spirits, can you confirm? If so, is it normal that the bonus isn’t shown in skills it affects? (blue color in descriptions)
- What do you suggest for pets? i did not find something better than Tiger/RedMoa/BlueMoa for the second one.
- I’m still stucked with Sword/Warhorn stats and sigils, what do you suggest?
- Can you confirm me that Damage Reduction (%) is additive?

I’ll edit the post for little things, the main edited post will be on reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/3s6zl6/build_druid_thats_the_spirit/

Go through Heimskarl’s spirit build.
That’s the one you have been looking for. It’s simply… A superior version to everything your build provides.

Tragic Positive.9356:

Go through Heimskarl’s spirit build.
That’s the one you have been looking for. It’s simply… A superior version to everything your build provides.

Where can I find this?

I think this is the build Tragic is thinking of.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/ranger/Build-Druid-Dedicated-Support/first

Kimitsu.2065:

I think this is the build Tragic is thinking of.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/ranger/Build-Druid-Dedicated-Support/first

Indeed. Thanks for being quicker than me.
That is the template.

I put the build on Metabattle too.

I’ll change the Sigils around a bit I think. I’ll remove the Force Sigil on the staff to replace with a Sigil of Transference for the additional +10% outgoing healing but leave the Force on the sword for the additional DPS when in burn phases and perhaps remove the Sigil of Water from the Horn and replace with an Air Sigil for more DPS when needed too. I think focusing each weapon set to be DPS oriented or Healing oriented makes more sense at this point.

I currently have very very very slow internet and cannot even update the build on Metabattle because it is just so slow. The ship just arrived to drop off the new expeditioners for the 2016 season and take me home so we have just quadrupled the amount of people using the internet on our connection from 21 to 95 so its just not working… Google search is taking 5mins to load… uuugh.

Good news is that I will be home and able to play again in 3 weeks!

A brown bear?!?……. No spotter?!?

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

replace with a Sigil of Transference for the additional +10% outgoing healing

Do you mean Sigil of Benevolence?

Speaking of which – Sigil of Benevolence vs Sigil of Life? When to pick one over the other (from a druid pov).

OGDeadHead.8326:

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

replace with a Sigil of Transference for the additional +10% outgoing healing

Do you mean Sigil of Benevolence?

Speaking of which – Sigil of Benevolence vs Sigil of Life? When to pick one over the other (from a druid pov).

There is a new Sigil out called Transference and it gives a flat +10% to outgoing healing. It is in the build editor and PvP, but I cannot find the recipe for it as yet. Betting on it being a scribe one, like the Sigil of Agility, so it may not even be unlocked by anyone.

I once worked out the exact difference between Life and Benevolence. Life was better if you had low healing power but Benevolence took over once you hit about 700 I think. But it will be all different with the Druid CAF heals, I’m betting that Benevolence would be better across the board. Once the heal coefficients are finalised (somewhat) and known, I’ll calculate it out.

Either way, if the Sigil of Transference ends up with a PvE recipe, it will be the best anyway as no kill stacks are required.

Edit;Yeah, it’s a scribe recipe. This one is the minor, Superior probably has not been unlocked by anyone yet. http://db.dulfy.net/recipe/10350

Edit 2; The Sigil of Concentration would also be an excellent choice for the Warhorn. It’s another new Scribe Sigil recipe, it gives +33% boon duration for Xs after swapping to the weapon in combat. So, combined with the Warhorn, you would have even more boon duration and could probably drop the boon duration utility, which is expensive, for plain ’ol Sharpening Stones which are cheaper.

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

OGDeadHead.8326:

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

replace with a Sigil of Transference for the additional +10% outgoing healing

Do you mean Sigil of Benevolence?

Speaking of which – Sigil of Benevolence vs Sigil of Life? When to pick one over the other (from a druid pov).

There is a new Sigil out called Transference and it gives a flat +10% to outgoing healing. It is in the build editor and PvP, but I cannot find the recipe for it as yet. Betting on it being a scribe one, like the Sigil of Agility, so it may not even be unlocked by anyone.

I once worked out the exact difference between Life and Benevolence. Life was better if you had low healing power but Benevolence took over once you hit about 700 I think. But it will be all different with the Druid CAF heals, I’m betting that Benevolence would be better across the board. Once the heal coefficients are finalised (somewhat) and known, I’ll calculate it out.

Either way, if the Sigil of Transference ends up with a PvE recipe, it will be the best anyway as no kill stacks are required.

Edit;Yeah, it’s a scribe recipe. This one is the minor, Superior probably has not been unlocked by anyone yet. http://db.dulfy.net/recipe/10350

Edit 2; The Sigil of Concentration would also be an excellent choice for the Warhorn. It’s another new Scribe Sigil recipe, it gives +33% boon duration for Xs after swapping to the weapon in combat. So, combined with the Warhorn, you would have even more boon duration and could probably drop the boon duration utility, which is expensive, for plain ’ol Sharpening Stones which are cheaper.

Can you post your updated build? Thanks!

I can’t actually even load the editor to be able to update it, the net is just too slow right now. Unfortunately it will not get any better for me until I get home in about 3 weeks. Sorry!

I updated the build as I was able to load the editor late at night. Sigil of Concentration is not available as yet, but I would probably use that on the Warhorn instead of the Air sigil.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vNIQNBmYD7keVomVsVFwZFgoFsYIYwb1waZ1Z1F76BMBg1VD4inSbC-TVSBABWcBAcUJYW7P8wBBYVlfnqbIV1f0/BAAwRAgUA+N1C-w

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

I updated the build as I was able to load the editor late at night. Sigil of Concentration is not available as yet, but I would probably use that on the Warhorn instead of the Air sigil.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vNIQNBmYD7keVomVsVFwZFgoFsYIYwb1waZ1Z1F76BMBg1VD4inSbC-TVSBABWcBAcUJYW7P8wBBYVlfnqbIV1f0/BAAwRAgUA+N1C-w

is going 40% outgoing healing really worth it?

I would put in fire wyvern tho for the fire field, more might with wh and staff.

Also I believe the sigil of concentration you are talking about with the 3 seconds duration was only a minor, it would be interesting to see what are the numbers on a Superior version.

StickerHappy.8052:

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

I updated the build as I was able to load the editor late at night. Sigil of Concentration is not available as yet, but I would probably use that on the Warhorn instead of the Air sigil.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vNIQNBmYD7keVomVsVFwZFgoFsYIYwb1waZ1Z1F76BMBg1VD4inSbC-TVSBABWcBAcUJYW7P8wBBYVlfnqbIV1f0/BAAwRAgUA+N1C-w

is going 40% outgoing healing really worth it?

I would put in fire wyvern tho for the fire field, more might with wh and staff.

Also I believe the sigil of concentration you are talking about with the 3 seconds duration was only a minor, it would be interesting to see what are the numbers on a Superior version.

Well, it depends on how much healing is required. It think having as much +% outgoing healing as possible is a good thing. I think this would also allow dropping the Zealots trinkets for Magi accessories and rest in Zerker, you would still have about 1000 healing power, but more DPS.

I really do not like the fire wyvern because the F2 does not follow moving bosses and it also covers up AoE circles. Plus it has so much trouble hitting moving targets, looking at the Vale Guardian fight, they are moving all the time. Imo, cats are tons better because I have Sharpened Edges on also.

I’m betting the Sigil of Concentration will be 3s Minor, 4s Major and 5s Superior.