Guild Wars 2

As we all know warriors are pretty much at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to pvp, really no reason to bring one into sPvP let alone tPvP. So I’d like to share this build, too help people struggling in pvp. Also if this build has been done before I apologize in advance.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNBhODbkzJ4tGS2hJSAYUUEQnCUpU0mdJFixGA;TsAg0CnoKyUkoIbRuikFtKYYx+DA

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Why this build works so well, it addresses most of the Warrior’s shortcomings.

Conditions- One of the biggest problems. With this you have two full condition removers on a 36 and 48 second cd. Plus the two on the warhorn on 12 and 16 second cd.

Boons- Yeah a warrior with a lot of boons, weird I know. Thanks to the warhorn that’s two boons, plus the boon you get from your healing skill. Also factor in all the boons you get from Rage+Lyssa. Plus the 20% boon duration.

Survivability- Well we have condition covered so that’s half the battle, so next is dmg mitigation. You have no toughness you say. True, but where all your survivability is going to come from is your dodges and boons. Lets looks at all the ways to restore endurance with this build;

Build Momentum
Signet of Stamina
Call to Arms
Sigil of Superior Energy

The synergy with all these different runes and traits is why I find the build good. Alone they may not look that great, but together it works well.

So I just thought I’d share my build. If you don’t like it that’s fine, or if you do like it that’s great too. It works for me, and I’m sure it will work for others. Ofc constructive criticism is always welcomed.

Immediately take 10 points out of Strength, add 10 to Arms and take Forceful Greatsword which matches the boon duration element. With this adjustment, this is similar to a build I ran for a month pre-Frenzy nerf for PvP.

It’s greatest flaw is using Frenzy as your stun breaker since you do not have Endure Paid to cancel out the increased damage. It is a very high risk build in many circumstances since CC use is pretty much guaranteed.

Nice call on Forceful Greatsword. If you want to take the safer route you can replace Frenzy with Balanced Stance. I still enjoy using Frenzy even after the nerf.

Greatsword is good for nubstomping. But if that’s what you wanted then you may as well roll a thief. Without ranged attack even slightly mediocre players can just kite you into the ground (I still get roflstomped by decent rangers/all ranged thieves despite having the rifle to fall back on.)

As far as PvP goes I’m still trialling out different builds so I’d be interested in seeing what it can do, if you’d care to duel at some point? Relax I’m no pro player, just looking to improve.

Kiting is not a problem for the most part. You have two immobilize and cripple. 1200 and 900 range gap closers. Plus Call of Arms and Rage you can get well over a min of swiftness if you keep stacking.

So… That’s a yes?

Just don’t use the Lyssa effect when a necro is around…