Guild Wars 2

I’m afraid I’ve run flat up against a wall. Or a gate to be precise.
– Siegemeyer of Catarina (Dark Souls)

I have come to the limits of my theory crafting ability. And I feel that a fresh pair of brains to help me in my endevor would be greatly appreciated.

I am attempting to create a Sword/Sword Hammer power build for Warrior. I am by far not a new player and I simply enjoy making odd builds work.

However. I can’t seem to find a sweet spot for this one. I will post the build that I have made myself later today but for now I would ask advice from the community on what they would think would be a good combination of traits/runes.

Keep in mind this would be for PvP.

I am aware that the offhand sword skills are ghastly for a power build. I am also aware that sword/shield would be a better combination for hammer as it’s been showcased in a few WvW builds before. But in WvW you can buff your stats tenfold to make just about anything viable.

So I have a very aggressive playstyle. I can survive in fights with little toughness (2.1-2.3K) and therefore I have no need to defence. I do not play condition builds either.

So please give me your input as I need fresh ideas.

Is there a specific reason you are using a sword for a power build? The sword is a condition weapon and is far, far more effective at filling that role. The axe is the best one handed power weapon for warriors. I have quite a fun axe/axe build that might fill your needs. I have included a link below to the build. (Also as a side note the link has runes of the soldier, but the runes of the ogre, pirate, sanctuary and strength are all very effective as well)
Let me know if you tested it and what you though of it or whether you have any questions.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQJAnXjMdU5ZnHuewJaghgyUAceEC6nP9SE4NBA-TpQWABAs/AjlBAA

Use those traits.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAscSjMdU5ZnHuewJagqgC9iHAPg6bIIihUbAA-TZxFwATLD44JAA4QAg4EAoa/BA

Samson.1345:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQJAnXjMdU5ZnHuewJaghgyUAceEC6nP9SE4NBA-TpQWABAs/AjlBAA

Thank you but no thank you. I have already used ax builds many times over.

I wish to use sword/sword because it is not a condition weapon. It is a hybrid weapon. Also I love the look of dual swords, but hate condition builds in general. Pre-patch I could do 1K-1.2K auto attacks but not I do 800-1K auto attacks

Quite sad really.

Warlord.9074:

Use those traits.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAscSjMdU5ZnHuewJagqgC9iHAPg6bIIihUbAA-TZxFwATLD44JAA4QAg4EAoa/BA

Thank you for your input but I find your build to be not in my tastes. Too much armor with not enough damage. I hate soldiers amulet for lack of damage, and Healing signet is sub-par in my opinion.

Perhaps you could use my build with swords instead of axes and with ogre runes it might be more to your fancy

Then change it. You want to use sword immobilize and hammer stun you need ways to keep the adrenaline up. That means cleasin ire and it means burst mastery. You want to take advantage of cripple spam on sword and hammer shock use leg specialist. You want condition removal use cleansing ire. Problem with your build is Hammer is not a high damage weapon anymore its usefulness has been reduced to a control weapon mostly. And swords outside of final thrust and rip are not great damage either and no way to really boost them outside of crit damage.

You are essentially trying to polish a kitten I know that sounds funny but eh it is what it is.

I feel as though I should outline my play style a bit more clearly. I prefer to maximize my damage and worry about my own skill in positioning/outplaying my opponent(s) in order to win a fight. I do not need toughness. I simply need the utilities to survive. ie. blocks, immunities, condition cleanses. I do not need stability as I am usually aware of my surroundings enough to avoid CC.

Warlord.9074:

Then change it. You want to use sword immobilize and hammer stun you need ways to keep the adrenaline up. That means cleasin ire and it means burst mastery. You want to take advantage of cripple spam on sword and hammer shock use leg specialist. You want condition removal use cleansing ire. Problem with your build is Hammer is not a high damage weapon anymore its usefulness has been reduced to a control weapon mostly. And swords outside of final thrust and rip are not great damage either and no way to really boost them outside of crit damage.

You are essentially trying to polish a kitten I know that sounds funny but eh it is what it is.

current build 0/5/6/0/3
Sword/Sword and Hammer with Melandru runes
Doylak signet, beserkers stance and Endure pain with signet of Rage

bobomb.5209:

I feel as though I should outline my play style a bit more clearly. I prefer to maximize my damage and worry about my own skill in positioning/outplaying my opponent(s) in order to win a fight. I do not need toughness. I simply need the utilities to survive. ie. blocks, immunities, condition cleanses. I do not need stability as I am usually aware of my surroundings enough to avoid CC.

Ouia La, if you are as capable as you claim

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAscSnUJSVIW4BedAnIGIJoQO6nw5AoASAlbRWA-TpRGwAAOBAJOCAg2fwwhAgwDAAaZAA

In order to use the sword in a power build as you wish, you must stack might to utilize the sword’s bleeds, so the weapon may bring it’s full effect to bear.

masterhiatus.1534:

bobomb.5209:

I feel as though I should outline my play style a bit more clearly. I prefer to maximize my damage and worry about my own skill in positioning/outplaying my opponent(s) in order to win a fight. I do not need toughness. I simply need the utilities to survive. ie. blocks, immunities, condition cleanses. I do not need stability as I am usually aware of my surroundings enough to avoid CC.

Ouia La, if you are as capable as you claim

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAscSnUJSVIW4BedAnIGIJoQO6nw5AoASAlbRWA-TpRGwAAOBAJOCAg2fwwhAgwDAAaZAA

In order to use the sword in a power build as you wish, you must stack might to utilize the sword’s bleeds, so the weapon may bring it’s full effect to bear.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fJAQNAscSnUJSVIW4BedAnIGYJQQea05JBKo8aWA-TphFwADOBAAeAAMOCAj2fIxhAYaZAA

I modified your suggested build and came up with this.

I didn’t think about might stacking so thank you for your input. Currently I think I may have found a sweet spot for this build so I will continue testing but I will also try out this new build when I get the chance.

I took out the 50% longer bleed for Rending strikes for that little extra damage. And I also tend to make combacks when I am downed so I took Sweet Vengence. You are never more satisfied than when an enemy exclaims about how you are still alive.