Guild Wars 2

So this is a bit more than just a minor update, because I would like to defend one of my new favorite skills – Berserker Stance. Many warriors are having trouble deciding between Signet of Stamina and this Stance. The signet has a shorter cooldown and a cleanse, while the stance gives you 8 seconds of immunity to all unmodified conditions. While Signet of Stamina is a good skill I now feel that the Stance is a stronger choice.

Why is this? Well with the buffs to Necromancer having a cleanse or two simply delays the inevitable in most cases. However, if you activate Zerker Stance with Balanced Stance that is 8 seconds that the Necromancer can’t do ANYTHING major to you if they are running conditions. It’s important to START the engagement with the skill activated so that they have no way to slow you. This will allow you to close in quickly and start using your Mace and Shield to lock them down. Eight seconds doesn’t sound like long but it’s long enough to deal significant damage and in some cases take them out.

Here it is:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNApeRjcOtwpQyQMxBEkCsoKOKUCmQ9AP2w4A-TsAg0CvICSFkLITQygsBNsYZxEBA

I’m still debating if Sure Footed is worth taking over Deflect Projectiles. It does give you 10 seconds of Zerker Stance but having Counterblow keep blocking after a projectile hits can be invaluable. I suggest messing around with both and see what works best for you.

Or, if you’re like me just bring both.

My utility lineup is:
Endure Pain or Berserker Stance / Sig of Stamina / Dolyak or Balanced Stance.

Just choose them based on your opponent composition.

Defektive.7283:

Or, if you’re like me just bring both.

My utility lineup is:
Endure Pain or Berserker Stance / Sig of Stamina / Dolyak or Balanced Stance.

Just choose them based on your opponent composition.

Yah you could certainly do that, I just like having Endure Pain to avoid those Thief/Mesmer Spikes. The build has been surprisingly effective even 1v1. I can beat Rangers, Thieves, other Warriors, Ele’s, and even Necros consistently. Engis and Mesmers are difficult but honestly is anybody surprised by that?