Guild Wars 2

So I’m about to hit level 80 on my ranger, and I’m not sure what to do for my level 80 gear set. Should I buy items off of the trading post or purchase karma sets? Which would have better stats?

Step 1: Pick the stat you want most.
Step 2: Pick the stat you want second most.
Step 3: Pick the stat you want third most.
Step 4: Find the armor with that stat distribution.

It really is that simple. Although I think there are a few combinations you can’t find and you might be stuck with your second or third choice stat being the ‘primary’.

Good choices are:
Pow/Pre/Tough
Pre/Cond/Tough
Pow/Pre/Crit%
Pow/Tough/Vit
Pow/Cond/Pre

There’s also no reason all your items have to be the same. I run Pow/Pre/Crit% on jewelry and weapons and Tough/Pow/Pre on armor pieces.

Edit: Some stat combinations require karma. Others are crafted and Pow/Tough/Vit is WvW (I think exclusively?). The other part of the gear hunt (for me anyway) is getting the right stats on the right skin with T-stones.

Thanks for this!