Guild Wars 2

Hey everyone, I was looking for a new build to play with my ranger. Currently I use a condition trapper build, but I am loooking to change completly. Is there a melee survival build based around the GS?

I’m still leveling mine up, but I’m having great success with it. Traiting for Bark Skin is a must, and a mix of vit/tough/power on armor. You won’t have the raw tankiness of stronger classes, but with all the vigor and dodge bonuses (protection on dodge, yay!) you’ll be able to make a very fast paced “brickgility” character.

GS 4 and 5 are vital to master, since both are interrupts when used properly. Also, learn to clear target and GS 3 out of danger when needed. The build works well with traps for utility (like frost or cripple) since you drop them at your feet and are in melee range anyway. But signets or survival are good options too. Still experimenting on that count myself. Also plays well with Axe/Warhorn for ranged support on swap, or shortbow for some rapid kiting manuevers when you just can’t melee.

Gonna have to work out most of the details yourself though. Mine is only mid-60s ish and I don’t have a full build to recommend yet.