Guild Wars 2

I was wondering about a build which implies the use of a double Longbow for a full ranged dps spec, with this build:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vNAQJATTjUqQJL2qCWsAXLG2Dq92Dgz+7gy9p5LIgHhSGWaA-TRBXwAA2fwhyvQ6CspEkp6PBAQAMxJOxJOxJ2En4En4EnYpA8bvF-e

I actually use it dungeon when buffs are already covered by other professions.

The main use of this spec is to able to use many times #5 barrage about every swap of my weapon, impling a nice aoe, nice control for perma aoe on enemies, and an higher damage overall.

I enter in combat, swap bow and use barrage, i use #2 at normal cooldown, when swap weapon is nearly complete i cast #3 swap weapon and barrage once again.

is this build strong enough for a decent single target but really good for AOE?

I don’t know if I understand you right but if you equip 2 same weapon, these weapons will share their cool down.

The only way it would be interesting is for on swap proc.

And I see that you use it for quick draw proc. Well it’s kinda ok but also super restrictive. Also, longbow is not really “welcome” in dungeon for a ranger.

Dadnir.5038:

I don’t know if I understand you right but if you equip 2 same weapon, these weapons will share their cool down.

He’s got quick draw, so swapping weapons will reduce CDs. It’s why people run axe/torch + axe/torch for max condi damage.

Edit: Oh you figured it out.

the cooldown “is shared” but rapid fire is only 8 sec, barrage becomes less than 10 seconds with quick draw proc and lead the wind making usable for every swap weapon.

the numer of hits help a little the proc for bleeding and giving a lot of might ot the pet, and also buff me with We heal as one

It’s pretty crazy yes. That’s a very extremely specialized build that I could only see work in WvW and that only in a very limited set of situations. Actually, the build is pretty bad anyway because of the Celestial stats. If it was full Berserker stats I could see it work in some situations.

You have 0 survivability. And I do mean 0. No condition removal, no signet of stone, no protection, no mobility, nothing. There are so many situations where you would just flat out die within seconds. If you can avoid those situations, then sure, it looks like it could be fun, assuming full Berserker stats.

yes i forgot to put berserker stats in the build, my fault, anyway abilities can be changed of course to have extra survability, but usually when i play “ranged” i have less difficulties than stayng medium range or melee.

I’d get rid of Beastmastery and either get Wilderness Survival with Wilderness Knowledge + survival skills or Nature Magic with Protective Ward.

I’m running full ascended berserker stats on everything, but my runes, traits and utility skills are all very focused on survivability (except the Marksmanship line and Signet of the Hunt) and I also run Greatsword with it for the much needed mobility in WvW. At this point I don’t think it’s worth it for me to give up my survivability and mobility for more frequent Barrage, so I don’t think it’ll be worth it for you either.

That said, It could be fun. Before the trait rework I ran an extremely glassy longbow build that didn’t have much survivability either. It requires a very careful playstyle and with double longbow it probably requires you to always have allies nearby.

However, there is a lot of reflect and retaliation in WvW and there will be a lot more of it in the expansion, so again, it’s probably not worth it.

If you want quick draw procs use tonics instead.

Daharahj.1325:

If you want quick draw procs use tonics instead.

That’s pretty clearly a bug if that’s still working.

Porcine pet consumable. Then you can maintain a different weapon set for swap.

I can’t speak for PvE but I have used, and do use it from time to time, in WvW. But it is more of a specific setup to use with certain sigils. I never run it solo, but HAVOC groups, yes.

Ideal? No.