Guild Wars 2

Ok, I am getting close to 80, and wondering what Exotic Gear I should get. I run the Hammer, Long Bow. Love that build. I also need to know which sigils and Runes to use. I do play allot of WvW, but lets face it, its hardly EVER a one on one fight. You either get ganked, or you end up ganking someone else.

Really like to make this guy tanking as possible. I have no desire for “condition” damage. I want him just as Tough, and Deal as much damage as I can. He is a warrior. No I am not bragging, but the cost of the gear and such is no factor. I greatly appreciate any and all input.

Hammbow only exists in PvP.

for zerging the usual Hammer/Sw-Wh is better.

for roaming you need to be mobile, Hammbow is slow as hell.

I would recommend Mace/Shield + Hammer, PVT armor, and Trooper Runes if you wanted to be a tanky, sustainable warrior.

The mace and shield can allow for blocks and stuns, while the hammer can be used to dish out some good dps (not a whole lot but a fair amount). P(ower), V(itality), T(oughness) armor (aka: soldiers) to increase your ability to fight and stay alive. and the trooper runes (optional, but recommended in my opinion) to shout heal condi clear.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNApeSjMdU5ZnHmhwJagfgC9t3C5gpAI9Uk4VBA-T1BCABAcKAG+JAYi+ghU+Vj6PRt/wDKBBA-w

This would be a general idea on what to use, but its completely up to you what you want.

Juba is right in saying that using Sw/Wh + Hammer is better for zerging

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With the Sw/Wh build, you have more speed, condi conversion, and damage converted into healing. I enjoy using this build in WvW while in a zerg.

Well, first of all, hambow is good in pvp, not in WvW. In PvP, people are forced to stand on a point to win, hambow denies that. WvW combat is much more mobile. Both longbow and hammer still remain good, but without a secondary set that offers defense and preferably mobility, you will end up at the wrong end of the gank.

On the positive side, warrior is very viable as a roamer. So the first question, out of sword or greatsword, which do you like?

I don’t mean to neglect your desire to use hambow, but take it from me, it is just not useful in WvW other then zerging (and even then, you will need some mobility to avoid getting AoE’d to death).

Guess I forgot to say, I am using the longbow wile I level. I will keep one around in my bag just in case, the Hammer I am gonna keep, What I use off hand is still up in the air. The Bow lets me stay back til I get to a better level, and better armor.

With the elete speed buff war horn is not super important. I tried the great sword, Not a real big fan of it. So its either sword, or axe. Not sure if the riffle is viable or not.

Hate stuff you have to aim, also forgot to add, The trinkets, as well as how should I trait this guy out. When I hit sixty I am gonna try both double swords, double axe, Sword war horn combos, see what works best. Oh and will try Mace and Shield. Just test drive the combo’s see what works best for my style.

I know lots of hammer warriors, but for off hand, wanna use something that is not normal so much, like the sword warhorn.

As with any thing, depending on patches, never know whats gonna get nerfed, buffed, the Biggie is the armor, Sigils, Runes, trinkets, and What is it you add to trikets to help them/ Gems or something?

So please keep this great advice coming, and I am sure you guys and gals will help me build a great warrior. I already have the karma armor, I will transmute it, that cost some karma.

Wont allow me to edit my last post. Just saw the sword warhorn thing. Had no idea it could do all you said, SO I am gonna give that a try. I will be playing some pve, So I am off to try some different off hands, see what works best for me. I have some pve maps to open, so it will be a good time to put them all to the test!!!

I so thank you all very very much for the advice. Keep it coming please……….