Guild Wars 2

Hey.

I’m new to the game and I would like to ask other rangers what runes and sigils do you use for PvE and PvP? I’m wearing berserker gear and a longbow and greatsword, so preferably something with offensive stats.

Thanks!

For PvE, you want 2 %dmg sigils on your weapons. Force and Night are very potent for half the dungeons in this game. Runes for PvE should be Ranger or Scholar.

Ok thank you

Hey Davey,

In regards to PvP runes it depends on your build. Are you spirit, Trap or something different?

Also worth noting that you might want to have a look at a 1h sword/warhorn for your PvE set, much higher damage than the GS, but it is a little trickier to get the hang of.

Jebster.2539:

Hey Davey,

In regards to PvP runes it depends on your build. Are you spirit, Trap or something different?

Also worth noting that you might want to have a look at a 1h sword/warhorn for your PvE set, much higher damage than the GS, but it is a little trickier to get the hang of.

Hey Jebster

For PvP I was looking for runes/sigils for a trapper 1h sword + dagger build.

Why do you say that 1h sword + warhorn does more damage than a great sword? I’ve been using the greatsword from time to time and the damage seems pretty good, specially with the second skill and on crits.

Thanks

Davey.7029:

Jebster.2539:

Hey Davey,

In regards to PvP runes it depends on your build. Are you spirit, Trap or something different?

Also worth noting that you might want to have a look at a 1h sword/warhorn for your PvE set, much higher damage than the GS, but it is a little trickier to get the hang of.

Hey Jebster

For PvP I was looking for runes/sigils for a trapper 1h sword + dagger build.

Why do you say that 1h sword + warhorn does more damage than a great sword? I’ve been using the greatsword from time to time and the damage seems pretty good, specially with the second skill and on crits.

Thanks

Because it does more damage.
I personally prefer using the great sword because of the block, daze, and swoop, but the 1 handed sword out dps’s it.

For a trapper build in PvP I run a celestial amulet with runes of Krait. I use sigils of Earth/Energy on SB and Leeching/Energy on Sword/Dagger. Use the SB to stack bleeds combined with Sword/Dagger and Sigils of Energy to dance around your opponent while dropping traps. This isn’t necessarily the “best” setup but that would be my recommendation.

Yeah, the 1h sword is nicer DPS but does lack some of the utility of the greatsword. I use both and swap weapons in combat regularly depending on the situation.

In terms of PvP i use something different to Absent Minded. I run carrion amulet with melandru runes. Use sword/dagger and axe/torch both weapon sets have energy and geomancy sigils.

The setup I use is quite difficult to get used to as it isn’t as bunky as other trap builds but if you get your dodges timed right the damage makes up for it.

(I think they are melandru anyways, I will check and update if not haha)