[PvP build] Unstoppable Duelist

[PvP build] Unstoppable Duelist

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Posted by: Tragic Positive.9356

Tragic Positive.9356

Hey guyz, I’ve been trying out various builds, from burning bomber to well-known GlassBow ranger and I’ve decided to come here and share the build that I had the most success with.

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-JV-F3;1F-y-d2JEF-0;9k-R;1Z_b;0157137036;4h7X4U;1MRl4MRl41d

It’s a full evade balanced duelist. I didn’t have a slightest problem against any class so far. Of course I messed up and lost a few times but when I did right – I won every single matchup, be it sustained warrior, Ele, full condi Engie, Zerk Thief or Mesmer… No problems at all.

This build has:

  • High access to evades
  • Constant DPS pressure
  • Permanent Poison uptime
  • High condition cleanse
  • Access to blind and taunt for easier and safer stomps

As you can see – I have traits like Light on Your Feet because I found out it has nice synergy with the poison uptime that is really helpful. This weapon setup has no real bursty abilities that would benefit from Quick Draw and LoYF ensures your attacks to hit as well as helps you in those XvY fights.

Feel free to copy, comment, change or share any feedback according to your will.

“Observe, learn and counter.”

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Posted by: Chokolata.1870

Chokolata.1870

I would rather go with a rabid amulet and take sharpened edges. Dual geomancy and energy sigils.

Also if you are using WS, then i would suggest going into the NM line instead of BM. Evasive purity is a godsend

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Posted by: Tragic Positive.9356

Tragic Positive.9356

I would rather go with a rabid amulet and take sharpened edges. Dual geomancy and energy sigils.

Also if you are using WS, then i would suggest going into the NM line instead of BM. Evasive purity is a godsend

Too easy to counter with only Condition Damage up your sleeve. Also too easy to be killed. I currently have 32% to proc sigils which is more than enough on weapons with so fast speed, Still the highest condition damage possible and 25K HP.

But well, everyone has a different game-style. The Rabid Ranger build I ran was very similar to yours. But died twice as much and was burning oriented. I usually got downed in a few seconds – but managed to down 3 other people with me.
Yep – we are talking traps.

“Observe, learn and counter.”

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Posted by: Zelphir.8576

Zelphir.8576

Sounds like a good build, but the Sigil of Generosity can be a problem, i heard it procs without conditions, wasting cooldown, is that true ?

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Posted by: Tragic Positive.9356

Tragic Positive.9356

Sounds like a good build, but the Sigil of Generosity can be a problem, i heard it procs without conditions, wasting cooldown, is that true ?

I think it is. But in PvP with 12% crit chance I didn’t have a slightest problem with it. It almost always transfered a condition since it doesn’t proc on cooldown but only later in fight where you already have 32% thanks to fury.
Of course, feel free to swap any sigil you prefer. As you see the comments – different people prefer different game-styles.

[edit] Sigil of Air is the next best DPS sigil choice in case you’d prefer a non RNG sigil [/edit]

I just thought it might help people get the starting idea.

“Observe, learn and counter.”

(edited by Tragic Positive.9356)

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Posted by: Domino.1359

Domino.1359

I had a similar build but was using Nature’s Magic before I saw your build.
Switched to this build but using a more condi-damage rune choice and personal sigil choices. It is a good template!

A well played zerk guardian is my only problem, but the evades allow me to disengage and return at my choosing.

edit: I kept signet of stone and muddy terrain as I’ve grown fond of them both. Also, kept rune of krait. Using 1 sigil of bursting.

(edited by Domino.1359)

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Posted by: Domino.1359

Domino.1359

Just a little update: great build. Had success in quite a few 2 on 1 in ranked. Build is good in team fights though cannot sustain in the mid point 5 on 5 if you don’t utilize the evades.

My changes above I kept but that’s just my playstyle.

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Posted by: Tragic Positive.9356

Tragic Positive.9356

Thanks all for the positive Feedback.

Yes, sadly, this build has pretty much everything except AoE possibilities. That’s why I called it a “duelist” build. But it has pretty much everything including damage and survivability.

“Observe, learn and counter.”

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Posted by: Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

Added TUD to the build page I made mate, I like it a lot.

I’ve been looking for a build for Rata Sum runes for years and nothing really clicked before, nice one! I really like the Radiation field in it, you can leap it for an 9s weaken with your sword or just shoot through it with the SB for tons of poison if your projectile finishers are off CD.