Guild Wars 2

I’ve started to level a ranger and I really want to do WvW when I hit 80.

A few days ago I went into WvW with my warrior and as we attacked a Keep there was a ranger on the walls (maybe two) and they just spam used Barrage on us and it HURT so I’m wondering what causing Barrage to do so much damage is it pure power or Condition Damage?

Also what other weapon is good for defending when I’m on the walls as a ranger?

It’s crit damage, barrage’s only condition is cripple. Most LB users are berserker.

Also arrow carts have the same graphic as barrage, that may have been what was being spammed. Barrage can’t really be spammed.

Ah thanks maybe it was the arrow carts

It was probably an Arrow Cart

I think only the longbow works as a defensive weapon.
Although, I once read this idea that I haven’t tried yet myself:
Jump down on the gate using Soften the Fall trait while under the effect of Rampage as One and traited Signet of Stone and drop your traps and torch fire field before dodging back into the tower. I don’t think I ever see people do this, so it might only look good on paper.

Holland.9351:

It was probably an Arrow Cart

I think only the longbow works as a defensive weapon.
Although, I once read this idea that I haven’t tried yet myself:
Jump down on the gate using Soften the Fall trait while under the effect of Rampage as One and traited Signet of Stone and drop your traps and torch fire field before dodging back into the tower. I don’t think I ever see people do this, so it might only look good on paper.

The tactic works, but it is quite underwhelming if you’re by yourself. This will only work if you’re cmd or group is planning to push 2-3 seconds after you. This has worked for my guild group of 5 pushing on 10-15 on a tower since they they immediately target me and my guildies pushed through right before they can clear conditions or when their heals and condition clears are on CD.

The effect is people scatter thinking you’re group is bigger than it really is. The end result usually ends in a wipe but some guild groups will coordinate and realize the possible 2-3v1s and take advantage. For the most part, any of the glass cannon thieves, rangers, eles etc will get downed in the initial push so winning is around 85-90% if done properly.