Guild Wars 2

First of all I have my traits distributed like this: 30 in strenght with great fortitude, restorative strenght and berserker’s power, 10 in arms with deep strike and 30 in discipline with heightened focus, sweet revenge and adrenal reserves. I use Hammer and Rifle both with superior sigil of force. All gear that I have is full exotic and it is from CoF, with power, precision and critical dmg stats and with Superior rune of the Baelfire. And I have one ring and one back item ascended quality, aiming for another ascended ring atm. So full glasscannon dps. Now I intend to replace Superior rune of the Baelfire with some of these two: Superior rune of divinity or Superior rune of scholar. And now I have a few questions, that I need advice on.

First: I have 96 critical dmg atm, and I want to ask if there is a cap at 100 or something?

Second: Which rune do you think is better for me? (Keep in mind I only want max dps, and to hit as hard as I can)

Third: When I get to buying one of the runes and replacing Superior rune of the Baelfire, does the Superior rune thing mean it will apply to every item slot that I have (Head, shoulders, chest, leggings, gloves and boots), and automatically give their respective rune bonuses or will I need to buy 6 runes for every single slot?

Please, when you answer, explain to me why do you think something is better than the other thing, so I can understand properly. I would greatly appreciate that and any kind of help. Thank you in advance!

1. Nope, there is no critical damage cap.
2. Max DPS runes go like this: Scholar > Ruby orbs > Divinity. I would prefer rubies or divinity since I find it difficult to maintain the hp requirement. Also if you’re going to use ruby orbs, do not get the embellished ones because those only go into the back/necklace/ring/accessory slots.
3. You need to buy a scholars or divinitys for each slot to activate all the effects so 6 in all.

For the runes, take a look at much cheaper but equaly effective Ruby Orbs (+12% crit dmg).

You will need to buy 6 runes, one for each slot.

I would use Axe/X or Greatsword if you want to do damage.

Thank you for the advices, now I have a bit clearer picture of what I want/need to do!

Now my question for you is, wouldn’t your dps be possibly higher if you went to a 20/30/20 split in the same trees? My logic is the higher crit chance would capitalize more on the crit damage, especially if you go and get divinity runes.

If you want max Dps you need GS
On my GS DPs build max Dps i could get was ( food buff included )
3210 attack -goes up to 4000 + with bloodlust and might stacks from forcefull greatsw
53 crit chance /113 critical damage
2490 armor
21000 hp
critical with an full hundred blades go from 17k -20k on mobs in cursed shore , over 12k (even heavy armor ) on wvw if i land full hb.
Now why i say Gs is supperior for DPS ( forcefull greatsword – add might on critical ,and slashing power add 10% damage)
As Wethospu mentioned , Axe + axe is an very good alternative to DPs
Axe mastery + 10% critical damage
Dual wielding +5% damage

I’m sorry but I have to call shennanigans on that stat distribution Rayya. There’s no way you can get that much power and still have that much armor/vit/crit dmg. Could you share your gear/runeset?

30 in arms is good for the extra prec, and you can get the GS/rifle skills, i find that ads alot of dps. hammer sucks for dmg, GS/rifle is where its at. axe/axe is ok also.

if your pure dps there will be alot of fights where you can’t melee cus you’ll drop like a rock, so having the rifle cooldown reduction helps alot as well as the piercing. you can still go in for a hb if you time it, but unless you’re constanly using omnom pies you won’t be able to stay in melee.

Dylan.3157:

I’m sorry but I have to call shennanigans on that stat distribution Rayya. There’s no way you can get that much power and still have that much armor/vit/crit dmg. Could you share your gear/runeset?

I am sorry, i am not good at english, so i am nut sure what shennanigans means
Anyway i admit i overexagerated a bit
here are my real stats, i lied with 7 armor and 110 hp
and no i do not use this settup, i use other, this is too glass cannon

If I’m to have max dps with GS what gear, stats, traits and runes should i be aiming for?

You’re looking for something to run dungeons?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIEQNAR3ejgOJvNPaPMxBCjiiAkzDqwEyrUYn6A;TwAg0CnoqxUjoGbNuak1swYQxGiJGA

Gear: Berserker’s/Knight’s
Runes: Ruby Orbs

That should get you started. Read up on more GS builds (there’s 100s) and experiment

Check out the build i am using for dungeons…it’s a very good tradeoff between survivability and DPS

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNAnXUjcOJvNPaPMRCE8BrwooIGiLDqIATFKDA

I love the mobility provided by axe/axe and the decent dps maintained by rifle in case i need to back-off a bit

I use:
3 pieces – power/tough/vit
3 pieces – power/prec/tough
rings – power/prec/tough
amu/access – power/prec/crit dmg (also on backpiece)

runes: “…of the soldier” for extra vit/tough and “shouts cure conditions”

Food: steal life on crit
Sigil on main axe: sigil of perception (for precision stacks)
Sigil on off axe: sigil of fire (for 30% aoe dps on crit)
Sigil on rifle: sigil of force

I also carry a warhorn just in case:)

Rayya.2591:

If you want max Dps you need GS
On my GS DPs build max Dps i could get was ( food buff included )
3210 attack -goes up to 4000 + with bloodlust and might stacks from forcefull greatsw
53 crit chance /113 critical damage
2490 armor
21000 hp
critical with an full hundred blades go from 17k -20k on mobs in cursed shore , over 12k (even heavy armor ) on wvw if i land full hb.
Now why i say Gs is supperior for DPS ( forcefull greatsword – add might on critical ,and slashing power add 10% damage)
As Wethospu mentioned , Axe + axe is an very good alternative to DPs
Axe mastery + 10% critical damage
Dual wielding +5% damage

Ok now I have read things many of you said, and people tend to say that GS is probably the best for the max glasscannon dps thing. Now I’ve seen that you have around 2100 power, and you will see in my picture that I have around 2500 which is more, if not much more. Though I know that Hammer can’t have so high crits as GS, so of course now I’m thinking of getting a GS. And I have bought 5 of Superior Scholar runes and not 6 cause I’ve found last bonus somewhat useless, and I’ve put one ruby orb in the last item slot, gaining a little bit of power, precision and critical dmg. Since I’m getting the GS now, should I use the exact same gear I have, and btw I have 104 critical dmg (where did u get that 113?), or should I look for some new gear, and of course I’d use the same trait system as you have mentioned.

troja.6189:

Rayya.2591:

If you want max Dps you need GS
On my GS DPs build max Dps i could get was ( food buff included )
3210 attack -goes up to 4000 + with bloodlust and might stacks from forcefull greatsw
53 crit chance /113 critical damage
2490 armor
21000 hp
critical with an full hundred blades go from 17k -20k on mobs in cursed shore , over 12k (even heavy armor ) on wvw if i land full hb.
Now why i say Gs is supperior for DPS ( forcefull greatsword – add might on critical ,and slashing power add 10% damage)
As Wethospu mentioned , Axe + axe is an very good alternative to DPs
Axe mastery + 10% critical damage
Dual wielding +5% damage

Ok now I have read things many of you said, and people tend to say that GS is probably the best for the max glasscannon dps thing. Now I’ve seen that you have around 2100 power, and you will see in my picture that I have around 2500 which is more, if not much more. Though I know that Hammer can’t have so high crits as GS, so of course now I’m thinking of getting a GS. And I have bought 5 of Superior Scholar runes and not 6 cause I’ve found last bonus somewhat useless, and I’ve put one ruby orb in the last item slot, gaining a little bit of power, precision and critical dmg. Since I’m getting the GS now, should I use the exact same gear I have, and btw I have 104 critical dmg (where did u get that 113?), or should I look for some new gear, and of course I’d use the same trait system as you have mentioned.

my stats were with full buff included 10% crit damage 6% crit rate
as i see you might get some extra precision from signets but in the Glass cannon settup i would kindly reccomand you to use 2 stances and 1 shout in order to maximize the DPs . With " for great justice " and “signet of rage” you will keep furry up 38 seconds out of 48 and 3 stacks of might non stop. The stances i mention are frenzy and endurace pain.

Regards fury, if FGJ! gives 8/25 and Signet of Rage 30/60 that’s 41/50, so slightly better.

I would also suggest using Banner of Discipline.

Cool thank you for the tip! @Rayya.2591

Protip: Toughness and vitality are severely underrated.