Guild Wars 2

I just wanted to add my two cents that I like the Might Makes Right trait. It has a lot of fun synergies with forceful greatsword, strength rune, sigil of ruthlessness, shield master, etc. I play WvW mostly with a lot of PvP and PvE thrown in, I’m just a casual player and it seems like it may be OP in some people hands, but for me it’s just right and brought a lot of fun back in the class for me and what I really like about warrior that if you need to heal and get out of a tough spot you need to fight and hit them harder rather than back off and regroup/heal.

You get more mileage out of it than you do Berserker’s Power?

It is much better for PvP than Berserkers Power.

Choppy.4183:

You get more mileage out of it than you do Berserker’s Power?

For me yes, I’m not the best dodger/counter player that warrior typically required to be effective so that may be why, but it gives me a lot of sustain to make up for my mistakes and then I use full zerker gear so my damage is usually good enough.

Choppy.4183:

You get more mileage out of it than you do Berserker’s Power?

Huh, Dropped Berserker’s Power and never looked back.

The more 4k Reckless Dodges you make is worth it.

WUROCKET.5182:

It is much better for PvP than Berserkers Power.

You know…

I wont be surprised if Berserkers Power dropped even for PvE, I mean the more Reckless Dodges you make could really outmatch the benefit you get from Berserkers Power.

Those added reckless dodges can really do some damage for you. That all ferocity build I was testing has killed more then a few Thieves that hid as I dodged into them.

I was looking at what Runes of Evasion might do with that wherein you get damage off crippling strike on dodge plus reckless dodge itself but am not sure it would add a lot. If any have an idea of what sort of damage that rune does on dodge I would like to know as it not listed. Otherwise I just might give them a shot and see for myself.

I did try them on theif long before DrD cam out but for the life of me can not recall the damage it did.

(given it can crit and cripples even 1k damage off it might be worth it)

Vanilla axe/shield gs dodge spamming build. With axe out dps’ing greatsword and giving might on f1, its even more viable. Feels rly weird going back to vanilla from berserker after so long though, the huge adrenaline bar seems really daunting to fill…and it kinda is regardless of how many adrenaline strike increases you stack.

Discipline, Strength, defense.

I see alot of vanilla running hammer in wvsw now. Just saying. Lots of ‘natural tank’ available now, to makeup for the adrenal health nerf. Still don’t have to ditch ur zerker gear. Going marauder definitely is an asset though, especially if ur okay with trading damage for sustain/utility.

Juba.8406:

Choppy.4183:

You get more mileage out of it than you do Berserker’s Power?

Huh, Dropped Berserker’s Power and never looked back.

The more 4k Reckless Dodges you make is worth it.

For me, BP wins by a mile. Then again, I have lots of Vigor uptime and use endurance food, so I don’t feel deprived on dodges. But +20% on all of my hits is just too good to pass up.

I’m finding it quite nice. Axe/Shield GS, Strength sigils, Plate of Roasted Cactus. The trick for me is remembering to spend the dodges and not just stand in and bang. Don’t forget Stick and Move bonus, I try and open with a dodge on first contact so I’m for sure getting that bonus on first burst.

Tinnel.4369:

I’m finding it quite nice. Axe/Shield GS, Strength sigils, Plate of Roasted Cactus. The trick for me is remembering to spend the dodges and not just stand in and bang. Don’t forget Stick and Move bonus, I try and open with a dodge on first contact so I’m for sure getting that bonus on first burst.

Be sure to hit (or get hit) at least once before the dodge so that you proc Reckless Dodge. If you start with the dodge, you’ll lose out on a great unblockable aoe source of damage.

Choppy.4183:

Tinnel.4369:

I’m finding it quite nice. Axe/Shield GS, Strength sigils, Plate of Roasted Cactus. The trick for me is remembering to spend the dodges and not just stand in and bang. Don’t forget Stick and Move bonus, I try and open with a dodge on first contact so I’m for sure getting that bonus on first burst.

Be sure to hit (or get hit) at least once before the dodge so that you proc Reckless Dodge. If you start with the dodge, you’ll lose out on a great unblockable aoe source of damage.

Exactly, I’ve been trying to do it after my gap closer depending on the cc state it does or doesn’t leave the target in.

Tinnel.4369:

I’m finding it quite nice. Axe/Shield GS, Strength sigils, Plate of Roasted Cactus. The trick for me is remembering to spend the dodges and not just stand in and bang. Don’t forget Stick and Move bonus, I try and open with a dodge on first contact so I’m for sure getting that bonus on first burst.

It funny that when I play theif, I am more than willing and able to use my dodges yet when I am on warrior I sometimes forget them and just whack away.

I think it comes from the “I only got two” mentality.

Cerby.1069:

Vanilla axe/shield gs dodge spamming build. With axe out dps’ing greatsword and giving might on f1, its even more viable. Feels rly weird going back to vanilla from berserker after so long though, the huge adrenaline bar seems really daunting to fill…and it kinda is regardless of how many adrenaline strike increases you stack.

Discipline, Strength, defense.

I see alot of vanilla running hammer in wvsw now. Just saying. Lots of ‘natural tank’ available now, to makeup for the adrenal health nerf. Still don’t have to ditch ur zerker gear. Going marauder definitely is an asset though, especially if ur okay with trading damage for sustain/utility.

Do you ever have trouble landing axe f1, I can’t seem to figure out how to get it I hear it’s because I’m charr and easy to predict? I really like axe but that’s what worries me is I won’t get the consistent might stacks and heals. any tips for landing the burst?

Squish E.3280:

Cerby.1069:

Vanilla axe/shield gs dodge spamming build. With axe out dps’ing greatsword and giving might on f1, its even more viable. Feels rly weird going back to vanilla from berserker after so long though, the huge adrenaline bar seems really daunting to fill…and it kinda is regardless of how many adrenaline strike increases you stack.

Discipline, Strength, defense.

I see alot of vanilla running hammer in wvsw now. Just saying. Lots of ‘natural tank’ available now, to makeup for the adrenal health nerf. Still don’t have to ditch ur zerker gear. Going marauder definitely is an asset though, especially if ur okay with trading damage for sustain/utility.

Do you ever have trouble landing axe f1, I can’t seem to figure out how to get it I hear it’s because I’m charr and easy to predict? I really like axe but that’s what worries me is I won’t get the consistent might stacks and heals. any tips for landing the burst?

1. Generally the best tip is to know the build and mechanics of the class ur against.
I only play war so its difficult for me.

2. Count dodges
3. At the end of opponents dodge press f1
4. Dont use it right after shield bash its very predictable.
5. Use as much as u can throw axe more damage comes from there and it will help u land your burst.

Have fun!

Cerby.1069:

Vanilla axe/shield gs dodge spamming build. With axe out dps’ing greatsword and giving might on f1, its even more viable. Feels rly weird going back to vanilla from berserker after so long though, the huge adrenaline bar seems really daunting to fill…and it kinda is regardless of how many adrenaline strike increases you stack.

Discipline, Strength, defense.

Would you share your full build please?

Also test out Rune of the Daredevil. Guaranteed Crit after Dodging in Combat.

Might Makes Right made the warrior great again for me in PvP – the good ol’ core warr with Discipline, Strength and Defense feels really satisfying to play now and added some diversity in builds as well: I’ve tested GS/Hammer and GS/AxeShield so far and it feels really viable. I believe a long forgotten Hammer/Longbow classic also might work well.
…never liked Berserker anyway =)

Squish E.3280:

Cerby.1069:

Vanilla axe/shield gs dodge spamming build. With axe out dps’ing greatsword and giving might on f1, its even more viable. Feels rly weird going back to vanilla from berserker after so long though, the huge adrenaline bar seems really daunting to fill…and it kinda is regardless of how many adrenaline strike increases you stack.

Discipline, Strength, defense.

I see alot of vanilla running hammer in wvsw now. Just saying. Lots of ‘natural tank’ available now, to makeup for the adrenal health nerf. Still don’t have to ditch ur zerker gear. Going marauder definitely is an asset though, especially if ur okay with trading damage for sustain/utility.

Do you ever have trouble landing axe f1, I can’t seem to figure out how to get it I hear it’s because I’m charr and easy to predict? I really like axe but that’s what worries me is I won’t get the consistent might stacks and heals. any tips for landing the burst?

People mentioned baiting dodges, proccing aegis, etc.

I like to run Signet of Might, especially against Guardians. When you bait dodges, and you bait invulns, the unblockable on this skill is the biggest “kitten you” ever. It’s one of my favorites when roaming. Bandits defense thief? Braindead Dragon Hunter blocking rotations? Noone is safe from an unblockable 12k Eviscerate.