Guild Wars 2

Anyone with some decent theorycraft on a build centered on the trait Burst Precision for spvp? I know it’s not meta, but I’m thinking of experimenting with Burst Precision on a power/ferocity build, ignore the Arms trait-line, something with mainhand axe/shield; just the thought of pumping out guaranteed crit Eviscerates sounds appealing, yet you still get to retain some tankiness because your damage comes mostly from the burst. The big obvious problem is the horrible telegraph of Eviscerate, but I think Bull’s Charge might help set up a nice burst:

How does this sound:

(edit: build didn’t save, trying again)

Edit: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAneTjMdUFanHmdwJagfgCZM0CmDgCo6VOGfBA-TpRBABbcEA+4BAM0+DgcIACvMAAnAAA

I might experiment a bit and see what happens…

A big problem with Burst Precision is that Sigil of Intelligence does almost the same job without taking up trait points. By putting SoI on your Axe you can guarantee a critical Eviserate on weapon swap and also be able to grab Burst Mastery to make it hit even harder. If you’re looking for a high power/high ferocity build, that’s probably a better option that traiting Burst Precision.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAneTjMdUFaZImdwJagfgCZM0CGDgCQdak7lBA-TpBHwAMLDQ4IAY4EAA4BAwa/hBHCAA something like that might work better (Go back to Cav amulet if you want more ferocity, though you will lose out on a lot of power)

EDIT: If you ARE dead-set on using burst mastery, why not go all-out? Run Axe+shield/Rifle for a risky burst-build. You likely won’t be casting Kill Shot all that often (Evis is easier to land) but it gives you a ranged burst option, and Rifle Butt combined with Bull’s Charge and Shield Bash make it fairly easy to set up for an Evis/Kill Shot

THIS IS NOT A HIGHLY VIABLE BUILD FOR COMPETITIVE!
This works a lot better than it looks.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAncTjMdUGaVHGeQKaghgC5KUCmDgBo5VGGXBA-TpRGwAAeAAHOCAIOBA/2fgwhAAaZAA
Use the sword as part of the burst and to burn them off of blocks. Deflect missiles can be swapped for dogged march. Runes are odd, but they’re meant to promote you blocking often. Rampage is just awesome. Period. Sharpened axes builds crazy fast adrenaline. Dodge often, because that’s your defense. Shield is slower due to lessened burst, but can be used here.

To burst (Hard to pull off):
sword 4 (one click), kick, eviscerate, sword 4 (second click).
In damage that’s:
~500, ~1200, ~4000-5000, ~2000 = ~5700-6700.

Derren.8724:

A big problem with Burst Precision is that Sigil of Intelligence does almost the same job without taking up trait points. By putting SoI on your Axe you can guarantee a critical Eviserate on weapon swap and also be able to grab Burst Mastery to make it hit even harder. If you’re looking for a high power/high ferocity build, that’s probably a better option that traiting Burst Precision.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAneTjMdUFaZImdwJagfgCZM0CGDgCQdak7lBA-TpBHwAMLDQ4IAY4EAA4BAwa/hBHCAA something like that might work better (Go back to Cav amulet if you want more ferocity, though you will lose out on a lot of power)

EDIT: If you ARE dead-set on using burst mastery, why not go all-out? Run Axe+shield/Rifle for a risky burst-build. You likely won’t be casting Kill Shot all that often (Evis is easier to land) but it gives you a ranged burst option, and Rifle Butt combined with Bull’s Charge and Shield Bash make it fairly easy to set up for an Evis/Kill Shot

Good point, I guess there’s a reason Sigil of Intelligence is so popular. I like your build, and I can definitely see how Burst Mastery would help out and SoI would negate the need for Burst Precision.

In response to your Axe/Rifle idea, it seems like the same principle would apply, but just put SoI on both the Axe/Shield set and the Rifle as well. That way you can get a guaranteed crit on swap with either set… then you can save trait points for Burst Mastery as in the other build…

Ottohi.2871:

THIS IS NOT A HIGHLY VIABLE BUILD FOR COMPETITIVE!
This works a lot better than it looks.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAncTjMdUGaVHGeQKaghgC5KUCmDgBo5VGGXBA-TpRGwAAeAAHOCAIOBA/2fgwhAAaZAA
Use the sword as part of the burst and to burn them off of blocks. Deflect missiles can be swapped for dogged march. Runes are odd, but they’re meant to promote you blocking often. Rampage is just awesome. Period. Sharpened axes builds crazy fast adrenaline. Dodge often, because that’s your defense. Shield is slower due to lessened burst, but can be used here.

To burst (Hard to pull off):
sword 4 (one click), kick, eviscerate, sword 4 (second click).
In damage that’s:
~500, ~1200, ~4000-5000, ~2000 = ~5700-6700.

I never thought of incorporating impale/rip into a burst; it’s a nice idea for some extra damage on top of Eviscerate (the main reason I thought of shield was for the quick daze to soften the enemy up for the burst). What would you think of dropping Balanced Stance and replacing it with Bull’s Charge to set up the burst? You lose out on stability, but on a kamikaze build like this, it might be better to just go all-out and risk everything to ensure the burst… plus you take the Physical Training trait to help with the Kick move, and Bull’s Charge would benefit as well.

Well I’ve played around with this kind of build before, it’s fun and does pretty well in pvp though you do have to play well to not get wrecked:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAR3ejMdUFaZHOewJagfgC7t3CmDgBo61lGA-TJBFwACeCA12foaZAAXEAA

Lots of power and 2 high hitting burst skills to use and keep condis off with. Give it a try and see what you think of it.

I’ve been having trouble finding a DPS build I really enjoy playing as a warrior, but experimenting with several different build has taken me to Axe/Axe /Longbow.

I do use the Burst Precision Trait and I do love it. I do know the Sigil of Intelligence does almost the same thing and you could spend your points and trait on something else. The main reason why I like it so much is, that you decide when you want to crit, unlike the Sigil where you have to use within the next 3 attacks after swapping – It’s just to easy to mess up with the SIgil and gain nothing from it at all imo.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAnXTjMdUFahHmhwJagggC5snCmLgAI6VWGbBA-TJRGwAAeCATLDQ4UAga/BA

The build has plenty of power, and your Eviserate gets quit crazy if you get the might going from your sigils as well – Did do a 7800 crit on a light armor the other day but it is rare, and you will mostly see crits between 4-6k, but plenty of them with Berserkers stance going and adrenaline up most of the time. 27K Vitality and a nice thoughness value takes the initiate attacks from the enemy and your condition defense is quit nice, though I do have trouble with certain builds where CC and Conditions are spammed with no end to it.

I would love to use the Mending heal for better heal and more condi cleans. But it is too hard to get off with all the Interrupts, so for now I’m sticking with the Healing Signet.

Enjoy and feedback is welcome.

I tried Derren’s Sigil of Intelligence build and got rocked… I couldn’t get the timing right for the burst. DinesinDK’s build worked a bit better for me, but I have a difficult time landing Eviscerate. These builds definitely require a lot of practice… guess I’m too used to Hambow/Shoutbow to get into a good groove with bursting.

Sigil of Intelligence seems optimal statistically, but Burst Precision is definitely more forgiving in terms of timing… you can crank out a burst when the time is right as you need it, and not worry about getting it off within 9 seconds of a swap.

I’ve ran a GS/ Axe Shield Burst Precision before on one of my other warriors. The thing with Burst Precision vs Sigil of Intelligence is consistency of landing those hard burst skills. Intelligence limits you to your next three attacks which can be better but makes it pretty predictable on what your build’s rotation is about and limits your guaranteed crit on your next three attacks. Burst Precision will always be there regardless when you use your burst skill, which is very good when you’re trying to bait out dodges or waiting until blocks are ended. Also cracking out 1 adrenaline bar Eviscerates feels a lot more useful.