Guild Wars 2

http://taugrim.com/2012/12/04/guide-to-guild-wars-2-warrior-run-and-gun-build-for-wvw/

Does this still function well up into the higher levels? I’m just getting into this game (Bought it today) and always check out Taugrim’s stuff before traversing on a certain path.

Since it was kinda-ish old, was wondering if new patches may have hurt this kinda gameplay? (Mobile fighting with a gun-type warrior)

That build is still fine to use. I suggest after you get used to playing the game you can mend your style of play to change certain things to your taste (like traits/armors/utilities) and still have the same fundamental foundation of that build, which is to shoot from afar (do lots of damage) and then hope out of things when stuff goes wrong with sword/warhorn.

I made a Hammer/Sword-Shield WvW build, which many have liked the foundation of the builds ideas, but prefer running GS or sword-warhorn as their second set for mobility. Or use a endure pain instead of signet of stamina, it depends on you. Dont be worried to explore in GW2 as its very easy to change traits around (gear takes a bit longer, but its not too bad).

Thanks Coaxial! Will experiment. Seem’s a bit like how the old GW is, just without class blending.

I use the exact build, except for runes I use Ogre. I’m a big fan of using Knights armor anyway, utilizing zerker jewelry. The jewelry has all exquisite jewels as well. For my weapons, I use power all the way. I just can’t afford bloodlust right now, and I get into downed state a bit too often right now to warrant using them.

It’s a great build for people like me who love the rifle. I used to go all bleeds with krait runes and an undead rune, with shouts and I really liked how that played. You’d get insane bleed damage, something near 200 damage per bleed per tick. I stopped using that and went for straight damage. The rifle is a pretty sick weapon, I really enjoy using it. I almost exclusively use it, and only switch to melee for reflecting bosses/mobs. I also switch for the warhorn, obviously. I would reccommend that build for anyone who wants a foundation for rifle, and change the traits and gear to their liking (sigils and runes as well).

I believe you get better bang for your buck going with Ogre Runes. If you went with zerker gear as well, you’d have just over 60% crit (mines 51% in knights with over 70% added crit damage). The build is all about using a crit build, I went with ogre runes for the increased power, but you can go either way.