Guild Wars 2

Are we really shoehorned into power druid for roaming? Basically, WS/BM/Druid?

I’m starting to think so, as any condition based build I try is awful. No sustain so sword is rather ineffective, axe is clunky, and too much projectile hate to try carrying a SB.

So we’re stuck with LB, and either GS or staff.

My standard roaming build is Berserker + rune of durabillity NM/WS/Druid,
Sword Warhorn/Longbow. SS, E-Wyvern

I regularly fight outnumbered and it’s a very effective build.

I’ve tried our Gladomers Dire(or trailblazer) Sword,Torch/Axe,Dagger build.
It’s missing lockdown, but other than that it’s quite good.

I’ve tried Sword/Axs + GS builds recently. Like Gladomers condi build, this one is very different from what we rangers are used to(kiting and pew pew) but once you get used to the build it works pretty fine.

And honestly, I think every build that is lacking right now will have the possibility to choose specific soulbeast stuff to make up for it. Better lockdown with prelude leash and maybe the Iboga F2
Constant close combat pressure through merging with smokescale or canines.
Extra bleeds from merging with BB.

There are other builds available and if you become proficient at them they work pretty well. And as soon as soulbeast comes, we’ll have lots of improvement on that end.