Guild Wars 2

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQNBjYDbEpqyOyyxC1OQsUknA1ewJzfemiDxoCukA-j0yAofA0VkpPAEIIqAc2rIasF1ioxqtx0lC16zE5NIiqlCgilRA-w

This is a lb s/wh build I theorycrafted given the dec update.

The premise of the build is utilizing the sword as a way to kite instead of attack. Basically you hit the ebemy, they get close you switch to sword/warhorn qnd freeze them, untarget and use the two skill to gain distance. Warhorn gives good attack potential because of distance and reliable swiftness.

The birds where chosen because they crit a lot and fine much needed blinds.

Basically what I want to do with this build is force 1v1 combat in the enemy by having them chase you out of the fray of battle.

Weakness of this build is conditions. Make use of a necros lack of mobility. Thieves will be toned down enough too to be manageable.

Sorry for grammar. On phone.

I saw these teories many times with sword,dagger,greatsword,axe even.
Someone gets close, you swap weapons and disengage a bit.
Ok, you are now away from your target for couple seconds, even less if it’s a thief.
Now what? You have 10 second gap on your LB and you’ve lost all pressure.
It isn’t the way outside of WvWvW zerg, you have to keep both pressure and range.

Rym.1469:

I saw these teories many times with sword,dagger,greatsword,axe even.
Someone gets close, you swap weapons and disengage a bit.
Ok, you are now away from your target for couple seconds, even less if it’s a thief.
Now what? You have 10 second gap on your LB and you’ve lost all pressure.
It isn’t the way outside of WvWvW zerg, you have to keep both pressure and range.

Ranger could really use a trait similar to the Warrior’s 5s weapon swap trait.

I tested it alot today and it simply doesn’t do much damage even with zerker amulet. Longbow damage is a joke

FrownyClown.8402:

I tested it alot today and it simply doesn’t do much damage even with zerker amulet. Longbow damage is a joke

They haven’t changed anything yet. Comeback in a month or so.

FrownyClown.8402:

I tested it alot today and it simply doesn’t do much damage even with zerker amulet. Longbow damage is a joke

you can try this kind of build :

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQNBjYDbkoqqOxSwi1OQsesn+MI2D+rIG5KgqLW5kJ-jkyAYLhM0WkJIw0HIqgQWyrIasF1ioxqWwUlER1ujioVLFQELAA-w

Its similar to a thief play style, you engage unsuspected foes, I tried it with Guard leech + bloodlust and it can deal up to 7k dmg with long range shot on heavy armor users, a thief or ele will die with the combo long range shot + rapid fire ( usually after rapid fire they have 50-70% downed hp )

I find the LB only viable on zerg fight or spike ranger team, for anything else the SB is way better imo.