Guild Wars 2

I saw a similar build to this listed from those folks at Addiktgaming though the version they were discussing was specifically for PvP. I played a few matches and found that is was really fun and the might stacking was pretty amazing. Unlike my D/D Ele, might stacking with this build was just a natural part of the combo’s and was really easy to get 20+ stacks. Because of that, I wanted to create a WvW version that didn’t completely kill the roaming aspect but still also had enough defense to survive a long fight. I am wondering though, what do you all think of the build below? I would test it myself but those traveler’s runes are pricey and I don’t want to dump more gold unless it looks like it’s really going to be effective.

LB+Eviscerate Warrior

Overview

This build uses the LB combined with the axe/shield combo’s to build massive amounts of might and constantly remove conditions. With the AoE aspect of the LB, removing conditions is fairly easy plus it makes for an easy way to get fire shields when you shield bash or eviscerate through it.

I also used all Soldier gear so that I would end up over 2.8K armor and not “feel” squishy like most dps builds. The theory is that if a thief or other high dps class/build tries to open up, you can just counter with endure pain and then go after them. The extra toughness/vitality should make that much easier.

Anyways, what do you all think?

FinalPatriot.8034:

Anyways, what do you all think?

You’ll make Necromancers look mobile.

Galsia.4102:

FinalPatriot.8034:

Anyways, what do you all think?

You’ll make Necromancers look mobile.

Even with the traveler’s runes? I figured if necessary I can always take out the GS for getting around faster.

FinalPatriot.8034:

Galsia.4102:

FinalPatriot.8034:

Anyways, what do you all think?

You’ll make Necromancers look mobile.

Even with the traveler’s runes? I figured if necessary I can always take out the GS for getting around faster.

For a roamer warrior in WvW everything is about mobility. That is why almost nobody runs lb when roaming. Hammer with sword, sword with greatsword, greatsword with mace/axe/riffle. A melee warrior without mobility will get kited to pieces and you wont be able to land any damage.

I am not a fan of traveller either, we can get 25% movement speed from a minor trait. Armor runes are better invested in hoelbrak or melandru.

Gs with lb might work as you have the root to set up burst and mobility to stay alive. I have never been a big fan of lb in WvW tho, but that is personal. I just always found sword to outperform lb, easier to land root and a burst skill in final trust AND an extra gap closer.

Pretty much what MiLkZz said already.

I would just like to add that LB ain’t that good (outside some condi builds or one trick pony builds) in WvW. LB is really strong in Area denial and in the roaming scene the combat is very mobile and never consentrates on one spot for prolonged durations because there is no reason for people to stand in one place (rings in sPvP).

and runes of traveller are pretty much useless because you will have rather high uptime of swiftness from SoR already and yeah, we have that melee trait.