Guild Wars 2

So with the changes to Greatsword, how is the dps gap between Greatsword and Sword/Axe now? Basically with the whole Quickdraw weapon swap rotation, I’m guessing we can fit an extra Maul in each rotation, in addition to higher pet damage after the Mauls. Is this enough to make Greatsword worth taking to fractals or raids on a power build, or is Sword/Axe still miles ahead?

Not really supposed to swap out Sword/Axe with GS. Since the update, you drop LB for GS now in a power build. Just make sure you use any single-hit Pet [F2] burst ability (Tiger, Lynx, E. Wyvern specifically, though Lynx does 2 hits) after doing Mauls in your rotation.

To get the most out of it, weapon swap from S/A to GS -> Maul -> F2 -> Maul -> Pet Swap -> Hilt Bash -> Maul -> F2 -> Maul -> swap back to S/A.

Edit: Or when using a Tiger, forget Pet Swap and use F2 after Mauls. Makes things simpler.

I think doubletapping Counterattack might be DPS increase over autoattacking. But I might be mistaken.

Remember that Maul gives your pet the buff regardless if it hits or not. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be like that, but use to your advantage. Also, Tiger’s F2 lines up really well with your Greatsword swaps.

Rym.1469:

Remember that Maul gives your pet the buff regardless if it hits or not. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be like that, but use to your advantage.

Hmmmm… something something SotH maul sic’em jaguar stealth bomb…