Guild Wars 2

I run something similar, but with Holebrak runes. There are lots of ways to make GS/LB work in WvW. It’s not the best dueling build, but it has a lot of flexibility so that it can adapt to different WvW situations.

Good luck.

0/4/6/0/4. gs/lb
hoelbrak with bulls
I use it now for a year.. Works perfect!!

ps not so sure why many goes 4/0/6/0/4..
its wvw where you get strength by food and sigil etc..
Its much better to go for -20% cd on gs..
and it gives you more precision [10%]and another 10% for burst attack.. That would do nice witth the new gs burst.
+ arms also gives condi damage for an extra on longbow

Ow yeah and might on crit + hoelbrak works great also

I have been running 0/20/30/0/20 (or now 0/4/6/0/4) for a very VERY long time, and have enjoyed every second. It was previously a GS/Hammer build though when Unsuspecting was adept, but easily converted to LB.

Hoelbrak is amazing regardless, but have recently started testing new runes out in sPvP, Flame Legion actually seems kinda interesting all in all (175 power, 7% dmg against burning foes, applies burning when hit, 30% longer burns) with a longbow, but it is just for fun, Hoelbrak for srsmode though

I actually run 0/4/6/0/4, too… but I’ve seen people do really well with 4/0/6/0/4.

From my perspective, choosing a build depends on what you want to be good at, who you run with, and who you are fighting. Remember, LB has no mobility skills. Going 4 into arms gives you extra mobility via the -20% CD on GS.

(1) For max mobility, go 4 in Arms for Furious Speed and Forceful Greatsword (make sure to shoot all ambients you pass. With SoR, you’ll have perma-swiftness in fights, unless it is corrupted.

(2) For max damage and fighting potential, go 4 in Strength for Great Fortitude and Slashing Power.

(3) For a decent mix of damage and mobility, go 4 in Arms for Furious Reaction and Forceful Greatsword.

There are really a lot of different ways to make this build work. The one drawback for me is that LB/GS seems to have more “hard counters” in WvW, than my hammer/GS build. You’re either going to be light on interrupts or light on stun breaks. However, it is still my favorite build to play.

Also, if you’re used to a hammer/GS mentality, you’re going to have to adjust your play style to make LB/GS work well for you. You’ll see what I mean once you start running it. Don’t give up right away if it doesn’t work out for you at first.

Finally, all bets may be off post patch… going to have to see how everything fits together.

That’s my 2cp. Good luck.