Guild Wars 2

Don’t be so quick to discredit this just because of how bad some people might think Defiant Stance is. Sure its only 3 seconds, but when taking bursts, it helps ALOT.
Alright, here is the setup http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vIAQNAneRnUJSVI2GCehAnIGQQP+isQANPMCgoIUFoDA-TYAA1EipEzJmRshIA
Yeah, it’s not entirely complete, because it is fairly customizable. However the core of the build comes from Defiant Stance + Frenzy and Spiked Armor.

Im using Soldiers Amulet because of how much sustainability it offers and for the jewel, I suppose that you can use anything you want, it doesnt matter so much. Maybe you’ll have better luck with berserkers amulet or Valk. See what works for you.

Im also using 4 runes of Sanctuary for the extra retaliation, and combined with Spiked Armor, you’re going to have retaliation up for a decent amount of time and this is huge for the build. But the main thing is at least having Spiked Armor traited.

I use sure-footed because the extra 3/4 of a second on Defiant Stance does make that much of a difference. Berserkers Stance is interchangeable with Balance Stance, however it synergizes well with Berserkers Power. And when using Defiant Stance, I typically try to use Frenzy with DS for extra healing and then when its done, ill pop Endure Pain. (Obviously you DO NOT want to hit Endure Pain and DS at the same time. BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE!)

Im using Axe/shield because axe is able to keep a good amount of constant dps on your target and plus every1 always loves a nice eviscerate.
Though, after having tested the build out against a few people, ESPECIALLY elementalists (skilled ele’s) I was having trouble staying on them, though I like the mobility of Greatsword, but the main thing I think was missing was not really being able to interupt their heal. Retaliation hurts like a mother and can drop at least half of their health from a burst combo. I have not yet tried using Hammer instead of GS. That might be the 1 essential thing I was missing. I practically had no CC’s on my target, except for Shield Stun, but using axe/shield and Hammer will probably complete the build.

If any of you are interested in trying this out, go right on ahead, it’s worked wonders for me. But I don’t think its absolutely necessary to go 30 into Strength for Bersekers Power, but I did it just because I like the extra damage boosts. And like I said, the core of the build comes from 30 in defense to get SPiked Armor, Defiant Stance+Frenzy. Feel free to experiment with other runes/sigils…

I would drop berserkers might. If you’re using cleansing ire then adrenaline will probably never being on full for long. With the 5 point drop from power, reinvest it in burst mastery to get quick hands. Equip one weapon with chill on weapon swap. This should help with slowing heals for interrupting. It would also allow to swap to greatsword faster for when you want to stick on target more closely. These seemed to be the uses you were finding and these adjustments would help with where you’re finding your playstyle is coming up a little weak against certain other professions.

I feel like the current meta in spvp being condition tanks (for the most part) atm kinda makes this build iffy since it seems a lot of your dmg is coming from you timing your DS Blocks ect. during their burst which alot of condi tanks just don’t have. But that being said I haven’t tried it yet so this post may see an edit.

I like this build with DS but i would like instead GS to go with Hammer.. And if so what traits and gear to use with Axe/Shield & Hammer?

Staben.1748:

I like this build with DS but i would like instead GS to go with Hammer.. And if so what traits and gear to use with Axe/Shield & Hammer?

Yeah you can use GS with Hammer. I only used axe/shield because axe gave me a decent burst and mostly i chose it for shield stance for obvious reasons

the traits and gear are in the link i posted

If you use hammer/GS, i’d swap out Slashing Power for Distracting Strikes and swap out Mighty Defenses for Vigorous Focus.

I’ve attempted to use this build and another similar build with more of the key traits that warriors need in spvp. The problem with this build is how much it relies on other people doing large amounts of burst damage in order for you to reflect it. More often then not I would just be spammed with conditions and lose even when I added strong condition removal the build just dosen’t have enough damage to work.

Its not a good skill. They gave everyone new healing skills and just put zero thought into ours and just said here we gave others new skills have one to.

I’ve had success in 1v1s with Defiant Stance, but it is harder to work with. But I have successfully came out on top of a 2v1. it was awesome