Hello,
I am trying to make a hybrid with 1 weapon set being hammer and no longbow in the other. Basically, a hybrid build that allows for more aggressive play (in theory). I will eventually translate the build from PvP to PvE/WvW gear, but I would like to request for some input especially since I haven’t played the game for 9 months (although I’ve done some catching up the last 2 weeks). The following are some ideas that I’m throwing around with a preliminary loadout.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAS8cjMdUFahHmhwJigkgC5ofCXDgCQ3WkaGA-TpRGwAAOCAJuAAEOIAGeAAo2fYZZAA
-Attempt at poor man’s ele/engi might stacking loadout, with a battle and a strength on hoelbrak runes (could use strength instead). Unfortunately I can’t squeeze out 30% duration from traits (currently not looking at shouts).
-In PvP, going celestial (probably won’t be the case in WvW/PvE loadout), and make up for the low power with damage modifiers (10% bleed and 20% disable).
The current loadout has three issues
-On the glassy side, a problem since no range weapons is available.
-Adren gain will be lackluster after intial surge. Won’t have frequently available lvl3 burst.
-No vigor, which can be easily rectified. Also has energy sigil to compensate for now.
Other ideas to consider
-Sacrifice firepower by switching offhand to warhorn and going 20 in tactics. Better might sustain and more condi clear. Big problem is losing the only block available
-Moving condi cleanse to traits instead of utility. Open utility slots for other possible combinations.
I’m hoping to put together something respectable and fun to play. I’m not too concerned about being able to compete against the meta builds in a vacuum. It’s also possible that this wouldn’t work, but if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Edit: I should mention I haven’t ran that exact loadout yet (will later today). I ran various other loadouts yesterday to get an idea and I believe this is where I’d like to start tinkering with the details.