Berserker can be very useful in WvW. I have played exclusively berserker in wvw for several months now. The issue with playing glass cannon is that it requires a pretty good understanding of each of the other classes in knowing what I need to dodge, and how to kite them, and the playstyle for a ranger is very unforgiving. I have to say this is still something that I am learning even after several months.
As far as weapons, Berserker shortbow is some of the highest if not THE highest ranged dmg output in the game, especially when flanking your opponents. Off hand weapons are completely up to player choice, although I reccomend greatsword as skill three offers a great get away from sticky situations, and skill 2 can deal massive damage on the right targets.
As far as runes, I have to say I love the travelers runes so that I can have all three of my utilities available for survival skills/condi removal. But that’s all personal preference.
Human Warrior, Ranger and dedicated Scout of Yaks bend
The Pinnacle of Resposibility [Mom]
No point in speccing 5 in BM since Zephyr’s Speed is grandmaster. Instinctual is a joke.
Better off putting those points in Skirmishing for Moment of Clarity, and change to offhand Axe for a source of rupts to fuel the trait.
There’s nothing wrong with Full Zerker, just don’t be the first to get hit in a zerg. For WvW purposes dogs are the best for their AoE control mechanisms (immob, fear, chill, etc.). Keep them passive and use their F2 when in a pinch. They’ll probably die anyways, but oh well.
If you’re gonna stick with dagger offhand though, stick with battle sigils and Scholar / Eagle runes (your preference really; some like extra initial burst, while some like myself like consistent DPS boost with higher crit proc). If you take offhand Axe to utilize Moment of Clarity, take energy sigils.
Ranger / Revenant – Crystal Desert
