Guild Wars 2

Let’s get something straight. I am a terrible player. I have tried to improve for over a year but I am just bad and I have to live with that haha.

Anyways, I have a power build and was wondering if the rifle was any good in wvw(small scale/solo).

The reason I ask is that I need some range because I have trouble staying on top of my enemies. So my solution is to use the rifle but I wanted to see if others have any success using it.

Hi,

It’s nice to see that the rifle is receiving some more attention these days. I recently have posted a power build which I happily use currently, in both PvP and WvW.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/warrior/Burst-precision-build/first#post3950443

Now, PvP and WvW are competitive areas, so you should not worry: it’s pretty normal to struggle here and there. Ranged weapons, especially when you combine them with control, can be quite interesting to play. However, they have hard counter as well, and while I understand your motivation, I suspect that using the rifle may not help you improve your skills. If you have not already, I suggest that you also give a try to condition builds (both resistant and lethal).

How do you usually train? As for myself, I have two ways of training:

• Use PVP to create and practice classes I do not main, so as to better understand the skills of my opponents,
• Use PVE, and try soloing champions and dungeons. When you’re in numbers, you simply tend to hit a mob until it dies, and do not care about aggro, because either one of your mates take it and you don’t see it, or you take it and your mates revive you. Doing things solo forces you to understand combat mechanics, adjust your builds, observe tells and react in consequence. Thus, I have learnt a lot simply from reaching the Lupicus in Arah path 2 (fighting conditions in the first boss, using mobility to rush packs, and blocking / dodging with the second boss).

HTH.

I had a condition build before this one but most ppl can handle or cleanse everything most times(at least those who I fight do). Maybe I will try this hammer/longbow combination I have been hearing about. I am not a fan of the hammer but it may work.