Guild Wars 2

— Talking about WvW, but anyone using them in PvP? I’m probably going to try this weekend or so. —

I know there are several of you that are absolutely outstanding. What are you guys running? Also are you using it solo or group?

Since I’ve been running this build, I don’t think I’ve lost a single 1v1 to anything. I’m like 40-0. And yes I am absolutely bragging, these traits are carrying me hardcore.
http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-J;4sE-u-p2NEF-0;9V2E;1_ab;0157137246;46wl3L;1qQjxqQjxm-FiYmgG;3fdf8gdg8hdhd-o-G-2i;9;9-F-03;9;9;9;9;0VV

I think these traits are literally perfect, there is nothing I don’t want which is weird compared to the old traits.

This is has been the huge buff to melee rangers I thought it would be. And on a related note, our mobility has increased quite a bit!

Looks nice mate!

(COpy Pasta from Power Ranger thread)

In PvP, when I don’t run Condi, I run GS/Sword Axe with Valkyrie and of Rage (or Wurm) Edit: Mentionned Build Here *Note that in this calculator, it’s not the updated Valkyrie Stats, so the overall stats are off.

We Heal as One

Either Sic Em or Signet of the Hunt
Lightning Reflexes
Quickening Zephyr

Strength of the Pack

GS – Sigil of Battle + Sigil of Intelligence
Sword/Axe – Sigil of Battle + Sigil of Fire

Pets: Dual Birds – HIGH burst and chill + blind are nice utilities. WIth Sic ’em, omnomnom

Marksmanship 3/3/2
Wilderness Survival 2/3/2
Beastmastery 3/2/2

Shouts grant regen and more swiftness, you get a LOT of fury (when entering combat, on pet swap, chance on GS hit (10s CD, 50% chance to proc for 3s), on Survival SKill use, on Elite skill use 4 times)

REMEMBER TO STOW PETS.
Once you enter combat, with Clarion Bond and Zephyr’s Speed you gain 4 might, quickness, swift and fury when you enter combat; so you gain 2 opening strikes. AND Zephyr’s Speed has no CD so you can swap right away for more quickness and might.

You also have a lot of evade and can put distance really fast (GS ³, Sword ²+², Lightning Reflexes, and now Super Speed from Quickening Zephyr, and mix that with Owl’s Chill + some shout’s Swiftness)

Melee ranger, you’ll want axe as off hand for CC, vuln stack and higher burst. a LOT of ferocity, a LOT of opening strikes, and a LOT of survivability.

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

Looks nice mate!

When do you start playing again? I know you prefer melee ranger.

Anywho, those traits are literally perfect for me. I can’t even think of something else I want. But I know there are people here who have more melee ranger experience than me and and are better PvPers than me for sure since I’ve lost melee duels to a few forums members.

So I can’t wait to see what people come up with. Also in difference environments (hint hint, Frou). Can’t wait to see what she’s using in small group roaming.

ProtoMarcus.7649:

build

Looks nice. So you’re using that in PvP? About what MMr are you? I know that’s intangible, but are you like r45 or consistently fighting phantaram in solo queue, etc.?

I’m actually excited to try melee ranger in PvP. There is also stronghold to think about, ESPECIALLY with RT.

Using the same trait spread as you, except for beastly warden. I think the radius is a bit too small?

Sigils hydro leeching on sword and energy intelligence on gs.

Really fun build.

I have been a melee ranger for a long time, although I’ve come to terms with the fact that some condi is a necessity. If anyone ever wants to see how I play, add me. I’m mostly pvp these days but I run a wvw hybrid that works very well.

Fluffball.8307:

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582:

Looks nice mate!

When do you start playing again? I know you prefer melee ranger.

Anywho, those traits are literally perfect for me. I can’t even think of something else I want. But I know there are people here who have more melee ranger experience than me and and are better PvPers than me for sure since I’ve lost melee duels to a few forums members.

So I can’t wait to see what people come up with. Also in difference environments (hint hint, Frou). Can’t wait to see what she’s using in small group roaming.

Sob, not for another 5 months! Which is a shame right now, but it is a good trade off. Hopefully all the bugs are sorted and HoT is out before I get back (should be for sure). Just theory crafting builds and posting them until then heh.