Does this build exist?
30 in power traitline – trait berserker’s power and whatever else looks good
30 in precision traitline – trait bleed duration/ sword crit / trip adrenaline on crit
10 in toughness traitline – trait the shield thing
All knights of emerald armor/jewels (Toughness/Precision/Power)
(You can use ruby stuff to mix it up, but I just wanted max toughness)
Use sharpening stones and eat lifesteal food with a lifesteal sigil.
Whatever utilities you want, I roll with all signets because I’m lazy.
I really enjoy rifle & sword/shield builds too. The one I’ve had the most success with is my Squad Commander build. It works in PvE, WvW, and sPvP.
http://www.constantwarfare.com/2012/11/squadcommander.html
It’s more defensive than offensive. I’m not sure what you consider decent damage, but this build has a lot of utility too.
www.ConstantWarfare.com