Guild Wars 2

Hi guys!

I will start off by saying that my builds are always flexible and I’ll give you multiple choises and tips, but in the end it depends on your situation and group constellation!

I made a banner based build after the patch which I really enjoy! I gives you great support to the party but it’s not the typical killer machine that warriors usually are!
I wanted to think outside the box here, so have in mind that this build is not for the bloodthirsty killer!

I made this video to show you guys!

UPDATE AFTER FEEDBACK:

I would recommend that instead of 10 points in “Strength” you put those 10 points in “Defence” and take “Defy pain” [XII] which will activate “Endure pain” when your health drops down to 25%. And also you will get the 25 trait slot which is “Armored attack”, which will give you 5% toughness bonus based on your power. This will give you greater chance to survive. Endure pain does not work against condition, however, you got loads of regeneration that will overheal the condition.

I switched those 10 points and that made a huge difference! I wasn’t really happy with my 10 points in Strength. As I said in the video, “Reckless dodge” doesn’t apply any advantage to the build, but I wanted “Powerful banners”… But I noticed that it was unnecessary to have because it made way to little damage. Therefore I switched to another 10 points in “Defence”, and that was one of the better things I’ve done with the build!

You could also swap out “Banner of tactics” with “Signet of the dolyak”, which will give you more survivability (you will still get regeneration because of “Inspiring battle standard”)!

If you prefer shouts you can swap “Banner of strength” with “For great justice” and swap out “Inspiring battle standard”[XI] for “Vigorous shouts”[XII] (in Tactics), which will heal you everytime you use a shout! This gives you 1 extra healing ability!

I find having more than one banner to be a chore. I use Disc banner with Inspiring Battle Standard trait, and Empower Allies.

Thank you for the feedback!

I like what you are doing and will look through my build once again and see if I can change a banner for a shout (for instance).

However, I go with the banners mainly because I don’t have to think about giving the party their boons because the banners will automatically refresh themselves. But also because you can pick them up and give vurnability, knockback, swiftness and more regeneration!

And also, as I said in the video, I do use empower allies aswell, but only when I don’t have a guardian in the group!

1 banner is all that is needed IMO. If your running survival build, I would assume the defense banner would be the logical choice.

galandor.1059:

1 banner is all that is needed IMO. If your running survival build, I would assume the defense banner would be the logical choice.

I would think Discipline or Strength would be better if you were traited for the banner heal.

Thanks mate!
I will put that into consideration!

So, what do you think of the update?

I would suggest linking your build in the thread, most people aren’t going to sit through the video.

I can’t decide if defy pain is worth it. I rather have ire, last stand, and dogged march. Usually if I get down to 25%, it is because I have several people on me, I am being stunned, conditioned, and snared like crazy. If last stand kicks in, I can usually leap away. If endure pain kicks in, I just die 4 seconds later because I am still trapped there. Since I have the trait, I just pop it and have last stand. I don’t have to wait till I am at 25% health either.

I like tactics banner also because I can preload 35+ seconds of regen on myself. It lets me leave the banner’s radius and still have the regen for a long time. Also, with healing power the 1000 point AOE heal helps. You can launch a fire combo, pop might blast, pick up banner and heal, pop another might blast, and then leap for fire combo.

Now, not only am I a pain in the kitten , I help my side with heals and do decent condition damage and help with fire combo.

If only I could watch the vid on my iPhone.

Sure, I will do an update on this post with the build written down!

Hm, sounds legit mate! I will look it up aswell and see what I think about it!

Valin, yeah I know mate.. I was dumb and put in a Silverstein track which made it unwatchable through mobile devices.. Forutnately for me I seem to be able to watch the clip if it’s linked on another website, like this thread or on FB, but apparently not directly through Youtube :<

Btw, I am uploading tips/builds from time to time on my youtube-channel if you are interested!

Currently trying to update my build further! Trying to add some shouts instead of all the banners. Any good tips to have in consideration before starting?

If you want shouts take the trait that reduces shout CD by 20%, get the healing shouts trait, and equip six soldier runes. You will heal and remove conditions with your shouts.

Oh, that sounds great! Thanks for the tip! Will dive into it right away!

Either commit to shouts fully or get a banner with banner traits and fill the rest with defensive skills(dolyak sig, balanced stance, bers stance)
don’t do things halfway, it just won’t pay off.

Right! Thanks! I am currently working on a shout build so keep in touch if you are interested on my youtube channel!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Killsforpleasure