Guild Wars 2

Hi All,

I purchased the game as soon as it came out and played for a while, but due to personal reason, I have left the game for several months, yesterday was my first time return back to Guild Wars 2 and I want to start over on my character.

TL;DR
Looking for a Warrior DPS Build template that’s based on 2H&Axe/Shield (PvE)

Build Request:

I’m aware tons of new contents and patches had been deployed since my leaving and I actually have some catch up to do regarding to the new aspect of the game.

I want to make a DPS warrior that’s focusing on PvE, if it’s possible, Solo and Dungeon. My first time playing Guild Wars 2, I remember many warriors running Signet Build, but it wasn’t helpful in Dungeons.

So bottom line is… I just came back and not very funded in the money department, but I’m fine with that, I’m willing start from scratch and build my way up to where everyone is.

My preferred playstyle:
Warrior: 2H & Axe/Shield (Or anything */Shield)
Environment: PvE-Solo-Dungeon
Crafting: Welcome for suggestions (Thinking about Chef and Armor or Weapon)
Server: DarkHaven – Guesting: Tarnish Coast

P.S. eventually, I will bring all available weapons based on the situation, but, nonetheless, I would prefer 2H and */Shield during my solo play.

Thanks fellow Guild Wars 2 players, I appreciate all your constructive input!

Greatsword / Axe + Shield

This is my might stacking build. Signet of Rage + FGJ grant 8 stacks, and Weapon swaps grant 4 stacks of might. Swap often, but with purpose. Crits with sword grant might. Crits with axe will grant might 30% of the time.

Both greatsword and axe can apply Vulnerability so use this to your advantage, but don’t worry about it too much.

Use greatsword primarily for mobility with some dps, and axe for dps with shield utility. Your axe auto attacks will crit surprisingly high, and your eviscerates will crit for 10k-14k sometimes higher if done right.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNAR3XjcOxwtQKPMxBAjiiC6ogKmUPmru4A-j0yA4rkhxEkpMQkohMnALiGblLalugUBDriBTZSEV7PKiWNA-w

note Mighty Defense would be a good substitute here too.

Greatsword / Axe + Shield Might Stacking 2.0
Tested this in spvp. Really like it for the survivability. 30k hp is nice and damage is still great. Might lasts 20% longer, and now you gain might from blocking.
http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNAR3XjcOxwtQKPMxBkjCqgJUPoj6IOSKEjBE-TsAA2CoI0RljLHjOygsBNEZlxWEA

I noticed you mentioned signets not helping out in dungeons. The Sonic Boon build http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/74697-build-sonic-boon-shout-greatsword/ focuses on having good DPS but also supporting your party. This build can be tweaked in many ways to achieve really solid DPS while simultaneously supporting your allies. PM me if you have any questions about what changes could be made.