(edited by Stomp em.4279)
advice on WvW build
I find this build all over the place, but it strangely works (for me).
I’m using short bows for both weaps, (both with cause bleed sigils in them)
quick facts:
I’m a fresh 80 Syl ranger
I wanted to be a crit +condition ranger initially (typical I know) and ended up with a supportI apted for spirits in this build (by accident), because of the realization that burning is NUTS. I also wanted to extend the boons(which I activate on demand) I got from swaping weapons (for fury mostly and 5% damage when I have a boon) to end up with this build and forced to use spirits.
because of the toughness and vit, I can take a whole ton of damage (mostly because in WvW gang bangs are a regular occurence) to revive teamates. The mobile spirits are a dream come true. I also specc’d vit because condition rangers is about DOTs , so it makes sense that I must have the life to out live my opponent(s) while they melt away.
not that I’ve tested the numbers, but I believe I actually pushed out more dmg from this build specing vit than I got from specing power with much more survivability. Mobile spirits ramp up damage of the group quite quickly and exponentially (vs piercing arrows or the trait that increases precision).
Bleeds from crits, so with fury, I decided I don’t need sharpening stone (blasphemous to a conditions ranger? I know) . I took QZ because (its fun =D) of the increased attack speed (plus shortbow, 45% to cause bleed AND fury from swaping weapons) came out to be the better choice.I’ve decided to drop lightening reflexes also
1) I have no business BEing in the middle of the fray ANYWAY.
2) inconsistent , it doesn’t always work in the fashion its supposed to
3) I can take a LOT of abuse =D(however for FULL support, i’d take LR over QZ)
Another realization out of this build is because conditions can be removed (quite easily) was also why I decided to make sure burning was used because I can constantly keep conditions on as they are being removed.
closing remark.
- I haven’t played another class (past lvl 10) and I find the ranger is a “jack of all trades” and this is exactly what this build ended up. =)pardon the long post and thanks for reading =)
comments and advice are much appreciatedPS. can some one explain to me how of nature works?
how does it debuff and revive.
Sweet. I’m a pretty big Ranger fan so I’m with you on focusing almost all my gw2 time with my Ranger for now.
So it’s late, so I had to reread this a couple of times to double check, but you’ve only posted one third to half your build and I’m trying to understand what kind of advice are you looking for exactly. Are you asking folks for their preferred WvW build for the Ranger? Your post seems like you are actually looking for comments and critiques on your build. If that’s the case, here’s what we’ll need in order to provide you an adequate response:
1. What does your trait points spread look like? (You mention you have toughness and vitality, but you don’t mention at all how many points you put in it, and where else you points into. Also, which trait abilities did you choose for your major ones?)
2. What are you using for your utility slots and elite slot? You mentioned a few skills but then you mention you decided to drop them. After reading your post I’m simply confused.
I’m sure the community would love to help you out or give you some more feedback…. you’ll just need to be more clear!
And if you could outline the build (assuming you want feedback on the build) in a bullet point format first before you go into a story, that might work out best.
Sincerely,
Sinful Panda
Maguuma World
Sinful Panda
Maguuma World