Guild Wars 2

So currently I’m pretty happy with my hammer build. However, I really dislike running sword as a swap weapon but feel its needed for mobility. Being melee, I’m typically on the front lines, and I’m having a hard time finding a balance for dealing with conditions, staying alive, and having the mobility to get out when I start getting focused.

For instance, I like balanced stance because it helps me get out and stay alive, however, if I switch it out for endure pain I can stay in the fight a lot longer, but have difficulty getting myself out of trouble.

Ultimately would just like advice on what utilities to run, because I’m constantly debating with myself, and most of my choices have worked, but I tend to leave myself open somewhere else. Also, if anyone has suggestions for offhand weapons, because I feel obligated to run sword/shield simply to keep me alive. Yet I can’t stand sword F1 I only use it for the leap out of combat, and I swear people get away from the cripple like nothing. Oh, and one more thing, my adrenaline building seems a bit slow. But I just feel like I can’t sacrifice anything for adrenaline gain or I’m severely crippling myself.

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