Guild Wars 2

I know that 30/25/00/15 is the most “optimal” dps build, so just as a disclaimer, don’t tell me that :P anyway, since I’m pretty casual, I didn’t run that build when empower allies was changed because I felt like I lost too much crit . Now, running in pugs doesn’t allow the greatest precision stacking, so I felt like absolute crap running 30/25/00/15. So I chose to run a 30/10/00/30 with heightened focus and deep strikes, ramping up my crit % to 99 or 101 with full signets(doesn’t happen with SoR on cd though which is why it’s usually 99). I was comfortable with it, but then I remembered I missed the might-stacking of forceful greatsword. So now my question is, will my 30/10/00/30 be better than the 30/25/00/15 if I still stack bloodlust instead of precision? My crit % goes to 91 with full everything (except food b/c it varies for me) on 30/25/00/15. So will 30/25/00/15 be better even if I lose 8 crit chance? Could someone math it out or anything? I don’t know how to Thanks in advance!

EDIT: tl;dr Will my 30/10/00/30 with heightened focus and deep strikes(2 signets always on) have higher dps than 30/25/00/15 when stacking bloodlust?(not stacking precision because the inconsistency makes my damage drop too much with 30/25/00/15)

30/25 will always be better expecially in pugs and solo because of forceful greatsword. If you use perception you should take signet of might instead of signet of fury. If you use bloodlust always take fury. You should only run 2 signets if the banners are already covered. Always take banner of discipline and if thats already taken by another party member take banner of strength. For Great Justice should always be on your skillbar.

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EDIT: tl;dr Will my 30/10/00/30 with heightened focus and deep strikes(2 signets always on) have higher dps than 30/25/00/15 when stacking bloodlust?(not stacking precision because the inconsistency makes my damage drop too much with 30/25/00/15)

No, 30/10 is about 4% worse give or take. Stacking bloodlust is fine with 30/25 just make sure you’re using food that gives precision.

Thanks for the replies guys! So to make sure, 30/25 will still be better even with 91% crit and bloodlust stacking? (Signet of Fury too)

Yes. But you should try and use precision food with it to boost the crit chance a bit more.

waait how do you have 91% crit chance? are you using something other than scholars. I only get 87% crit chance but with food its 92%. full zerk trinkets/gear everything but less than urs how

The optimal DPS build depends on the rest of your team.