Guild Wars 2

Hi everyone!

After spending some time with my level 80 Guardian, it wasn’t QUITE what I was looking for. While an AH/Hammer build felt powerful and useful in groups, my DPS was suffering and I was told that such specs are no use in higher level Fractals anyhow (Though I’m still at level 0. Too chicken to start! XD)

Anyhow!

I am currently working on leveling a warrior, and really enjoying it. I got to 60 using a 5-signet build, now I’m starting to consider building an offensively aligned support character.

I like Sonic Boon a lot, but don’t like the healing shouts quite as much – they just don’t have the range outside of a clustered zerg. So, basically, I have a modified build and was looking for opinions on viability… and how much DPS loss switching to Soldier runes instead of Boon Duration one would lead to.

I’m thinking of 10/25/5/30/0, (with the tactics line buffing my banner, giving it regen) using Knights armor/Zerker trinkets as a starting point. Pretty Typical GS/Rifle setup, with Longbow for DE’s and Bloodlust stacks.

Healing Surge, FGJ and Banner of Discipline, Signet of Rage as my Elite. The final utility slot will waffle between Shake it Off, Signet of Stamina, and Balanced Stance as needed, I think.

Thoughts? Am I trying to have it both ways, with offensive buffing and dps, and therefore doomed to have neither? Would Soldier runes be acceptable support, or would they just tank my DPS?

Thanks for listening to me ramble! I’m trying to figure out how to develop the optimal playstyle for me without being a burden on any team I find myself on. Cheers!