Guild Wars 2

TLDR – support thief [¹], what’s the best Orr temple gear set (mix & match from different temples, or get one full set and 6x Rune bonus from a particular temple)?

I like dungeoning on my thief in a support role [¹], primarily using AoE stealth (Blinding Powder, Shadow Refuge, Smoke Screen + Clusterbomb blast finisher) to help in tricky situations, or to combat revive, or break aggro on someone about to die, or to heal while stealthed, etc.

I’ve collected a random, unoptimized set of Orr temple gear [²] from 4 temples, and have enough Karma now to complete one full set (all 6 pieces from same temple, including temples I don’t have any gear from yet).

The question is, do I collect a full set from one temple for the 6x Rune set bonus? Or do I mix and match stats from different temples to focus on a few important stats (say, Power/Toughness/Vitality + Precision/Toughness/Healing)?

And if the former, which Rune set for a PvE support thief?

¹: http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-cV-F3BFSwkZ0J5ROVd0;9;5JTJ;235-02A58F
²: http://dulfy.net/2012/09/08/gw2-templegod-karma-armor-sets/

I don’t know much about the topic, but I like how your post contains citations
also wondering why you have points in critical strikes

reikken.4961:

I don’t know much about the topic, but I like how your post contains citations
also wondering why you have points in critical strikes

Not sure how to create proper hyperlinks, so doing it the citation way instead.

Points in critical strikes b/c I can get sorely needed dmg from the traitline bonuses along with two more survivability-oriented traits. That part of the build is optional though, especially if there’s something that works better.

I would suggest Rubicon, with the set and runes you’re looking at close to 300 Precision. This will help with Sword. Also has some interesting extra’s for the set. Stats are pretty even too with Vitality leading the pack.

GL
Blood~

Bloodgruve.6038:

I would suggest Rubicon, with the set and runes you’re looking at close to 300 Precision. This will help with Sword. Also has some interesting extra’s for the set. Stats are pretty even too with Vitality leading the pack.

GL
Blood~

Thanks, it looks like Rubicon or Aurora are superior to the other sets for what I’m looking for. If I need more of a particular stat I can craft a jewel set for it. Just gotta figure out which Rune set is better, Lyssa or Melandru.