Guild Wars 2

I played a bit of revenant in PvP this weekend, and I tried a support/healer role. For this role Soothing Bastion seemed like to best choice as a Herald Major Grandmaster trait, primarily for the +2 sec boon duration from shield skills. However, triggering crystal hibernation at 25% was just as awkward as I imagined it would be. Being suddenly rooted/unable to cast spells all of sudden was rather disorienting, and I would sometimes also think I unknowingly used the shield #5 myself. I would like to see this trait improved by either having this low health proc aspect removed and buffed somehow else or it could be slightly reworked – to either proc infused light (maybe too strong) or trigger crystal hibernation upon fatal damage (1% HP), so I would know that at least it really did save my life even if it did interrupt my healing/support. Something like an AoE heal around yourself upon hitting 25% wouldn’t be bad either and could emphasize the support role even more.

Yes, I imagine it would be quite maddening, especially if you knew a heal was coming that was going to save you (and your mates). I could see it actually being the cause of a lost skirmish than a benefit to your personal defense.

Good point.

I think it should just make Crystal Hibernation apply an AoE heal to allies when it finishes channeling.

warherox.7943:

I think it should just make Crystal Hibernation apply an AoE heal to allies when it finishes channeling.

Here’s a crazy idea, but what about some sort of powerful effect if the break bar gets depleted? Like casting One with Nature?

Misguided.5139:

warherox.7943:

I think it should just make Crystal Hibernation apply an AoE heal to allies when it finishes channeling.

Here’s a crazy idea, but what about some sort of powerful effect if the break bar gets depleted? Like casting One with Nature?

Perhaps if it only affected allies and not the player. Otherwise it would limit the downside to having the breakbar depleted, mainly because of the protection.

warherox.7943:

Misguided.5139:

warherox.7943:

I think it should just make Crystal Hibernation apply an AoE heal to allies when it finishes channeling.

Here’s a crazy idea, but what about some sort of powerful effect if the break bar gets depleted? Like casting One with Nature?

Perhaps if it only affected allies and not the player. Otherwise it would limit the downside to having the breakbar depleted, mainly because of the protection.

Sorry, was just an example and the first thing that came to mind that was related to Herald…how about Chaotic Release, then (centered on Revenant)?

Not a bad idea but would probably be OP. I think it would have to be something more support based.

I like the boon increase on shield skills, but perhaps it could increase boons on shield 4 and shield 5 could have a different effect.