Guild Wars 2

Alright so I currently use Valroth’s Hybrid Beastmaster build, but I’m getting bored of it and quite frankly, it’s a difficult build to play in Jade Quarry where nearly nobody is solo roaming. I can understand how he plays in a smaller server where there are plenty of solo roamers, but on a big server like JQ where everyone travels in paks, I also feel useless in zergs. Here is the video

But I was just wondering what is a good Ranger build for solo roaming or zerging? I heard something about a bunker Spirit build?

EDIT: Found a condition ranger build but it’s from 2013 so I’m not sure if it’s good or not. Looks fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PFHILLZyxc

Well this is what i’m running atm for wvw solo or 3-4 man groups. So far it’s been pretty effective

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vMMQNAsYRjMq0ua3Kusw1agYpYP7v9gTm/8MFGyRXsSJSA-zUCBYLERjEBBiKAMnTQMVVZtMsIasKkYKXCRaXpmUAjKMC-w

Took traveler runes for the 25% movent speed bonus so i won’t have to slot Signet of the hunt. You can swap your gs with a shortbow or longbow, but i prefer to get a bit up close and personal.

A build that is adaptive to both ends of the WvW game is tricky, because regardless of how you make it, you will have to switch utilities, weapons, pets or perhaps traits on the fly. Now the good thing is that despite that, you’re free to make your own modifications when it comes to the craziness of WvW.

Here is the basis of the solo-5man-zerg build I’ve developed with my guildies:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vMUQJATRjMq0xa/KOsw1agY9gQBaQtHcySn3VAVnshKtC-zQCB4fDRjgIY0HJKBqIasF4FRjVXDT7KpqXRWFDgQAhWAA-e

It gives what I call an “all around contribution” to WvW. But the best part is that, say you know you will be faced with a few 1 vs 1 on the way to your zerg fight, you can easily jump into dire gear (clothes + accessories that is), and maintain the same trait lines, while changing certain trait choices to your liking. So you don’t have to go back to the professions trainer to change it all every time you want to do 5 vs 5 or 1 vs 1, instead of zerg fighting, within 30 seconds you are ready for anything.

Here is my setup for the solo-5 vs 5 man aspect of WvW:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vMUQNAV8fjEq0ya/KOsQ1agY9QQEaQtHcy8n3VAVnsiotC-zQCBofBGJURj8II0HRjABOTqIasVTFRjVJjIqWpEjQALGDA-e

Traits remain the same, a couple of trait choices change (marksmanship, wilderness survival), but that’s a few clicks change, then the equipment. Pets are your own choice. This build maximizes on solo survival.

Both builds provide with: very high toughness, quite vital in the hectic high tier environment (Blackgate over here), very decent vitality, capitalizing on a major source of damage (power + critical damage, or conditions with conditions duration).

I’ve obtained positive feedback on the first and second builds so far, but naturally you’ll make it your own and add your own preferences. It’s the basis to something that is great and can be better enjoy!

Bunker spirit build is only good in spvp. In wvw the classic power build is common (30/30/x, or 30/x/30/x). You can do some tricks with traps and hybrid weapons (x/30/30/x with axe-sword-torch-warhorn or any combination. Oh or GS as a backup weapon).

Strictly zerg? Traited traps and LB with piercing shot and axe+x for maximum AoE. But you won’t like this…