Guild Wars 2

Hello,

I’ve tried my hand at building a tank for warrior (for raids).
So far I’ve used sword/mace + rifle for fun, it was completely for fun and not serious at all, but with raids the damage is just not enough (especially because I mainly focused on being tanky with Apothecary gear + heal signet and a lot of passive traits XD)

So, here’s what I build now: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNAnXRjMdQXIW4B2eAdIGCCKtMqiwwOgLIAyk4IueA-TxBFABNp8rN9BPcKASU9HAeCABqE8+9HSMEAMpAWVZVlUA6q1C-e

I’m not completely sure about the gear, I’m torn between Cavalier and Knight.
But the traits are especially what I’m pondering about.
Instead of tactics, I could also go with arms: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNAnXRjMdQXIW4B2eAdIGCCs7EOBme2B4CEA0yQVIMA-TxBFABJq+z97PEoSQAeCAtpPoJlfPcKACAgAMxSsEnYgJOxJOxJOxm4En4En4ELFguatA-e
Or even defense for a bit more tankiness: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNAnXRjMdQXIW4B2eAdIGCCKcGG8UQLjqIMsD4CCAA-TxBFABNp8rN9BPcKASU9HAeCA3v/QgKBDAgAMxSsEnYgJOxJOxJOxm4En4En4ELFguatA-e

My aim is mainly to provide a nice bit of DPS, while still being tanky enough to not bother the healer too much. My idea of DPS was mainly through GS attacks, with axe auto on the side, and a lot of adrenaline from both weapons.

Please help me, I’m new to DPS. Thanks!
Kakirtog

You underestimate the power of life steal.

Muhahalol.2169:

I’m torn between Cavalier and Knight.

both, of course

the more precision you have, the more ferocity is worth, and vice versa

Warlord.9074:

You underestimate the power of life steal.

What do you mean by this?
What should I do differently?

reikken.4961:

Muhahalol.2169:

I’m torn between Cavalier and Knight.

both, of course

the more precision you have, the more ferocity is worth, and vice versa

So you’re saying I should mix?

Im saying life steal is really strong and you are not using it, but you are instead relying on stacking tons of toughness. You can remove some toughness and replace it with berserker. Use life steal to compensate.

try stacking sigil of blood with omnomberry pie. You will be amazed. If you want to delve deeper in life steal

Sigil of draining Steals 1023 health on interrup No ICD
Sigil of blood 453 HP on crit 5 sec CD
Omn Pie 325 HP on Crit 2 sec CD
Leeching 975 HP on swap and hit 9 Sec CD

Lets pretend a 20 sec sample You are going to swap to Axe set at least twice
975 + 975HP 1950
Lets say you proc Omn pie every 2 to 4 seconds. 1300 to 3250. Lets say 1600 HP to be generous.
Sigil of blood lets say you can proc this 4 times in 20 seconds. 1812 HP

5325 additional healing in 20 seconds.
Banner regen 2730
See how much more you are getting from life steal over banner regen.
5325+2730=8055 self sustained additional healing.
Healing sig 7640

So with my setup you heal for more than healing sig with life steal and banner regen.

If you want more damage start by switching your weapons and amulet to berserker and see if you can survive on my setup with life steal.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNApXRjMdQXIW4B2eAdIGKCqMI+hnX7imILsB4BCAA-TRSBQBT4JAgJ1fuiyAOcCAgkSQAcIAM4+DcRpHe0HEAABIJWiTMwQH6QH6JHa3co78m3cnlCoctWA-e

Warlord.9074:

Im saying life steal is really strong and you are not using it, but you are instead relying on stacking tons of toughness. You can remove some toughness and replace it with berserker. Use life steal to compensate.

try stacking sigil of blood with omnomberry pie. You will be amazed. If you want to delve deeper in life steal

Sigil of draining Steals 1023 health on interrup No ICD
Sigil of blood 453 HP on crit 5 sec CD
Omn Pie 325 HP on Crit 2 sec CD
Leeching 975 HP on swap and hit 9 Sec CD

Lets pretend a 20 sec sample You are going to swap to Axe set at least twice
975 + 975HP 1950
Lets say you proc Omn pie every 2 to 4 seconds. 1300 to 3250. Lets say 1600 HP to be generous.
Sigil of blood lets say you can proc this 4 times in 20 seconds. 1812 HP

5325 additional healing in 20 seconds.
Banner regen 2730
See how much more you are getting from life steal over banner regen.
5325+2730=8055 self sustained additional healing.
Healing sig 7640

So with my setup you heal for more than healing sig with life steal and banner regen.

If you want more damage start by switching your weapons and amulet to berserker and see if you can survive on my setup with life steal.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNApXRjMdQXIW4B2eAdIGKCqMI+hnX7imILsB4BCAA-TRSBQBT4JAgJ1fuiyAOcCAgkSQAcIAM4+DcRpHe0HEAABIJWiTMwQH6QH6JHa3co78m3cnlCoctWA-e

Ok, I’ll try this!
Thanks a lot!

Semi-final build (I haven’t done much testing yet): http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJIQNAneRjMdQXIW4BefAdIWICMlvwTYLYEAiADg3i7yN6C-TRCCQBZRJ2A3fAAnAAto8oRKBzwhAACPBgKp+Td0HEAABYilYJOxATciTciTciNxJOxJOxJWKgy1aB-e

I kept the loads of toughness, because we’re a beginner raid group and some people may only have gear with toughness on it. It’s also a bit of a safety measure. I took the lifesteal though, the numbers look pretty good. I’ve also gone with a bit of Cavalier’s, and a bit of berserker gear.

Thanks for the help!