Sword/Torch Greatsword Warrior Guide

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Posted by: Lavexis.5360

Lavexis.5360

Hi guys.. I am here to explain this build that I’ve been using for this past few weeks, it is really fun to play and the mobility is great. The burst is also insane if you can hit it.

so here is the build :
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAsfRnMdAVhgldAehAElilsATpGk6SBIDuCQA49zOaTtA-TpRAwAKOEAAeAA72fYzRAgcZgAnAAA

This build is great in spvp because of the mobility and torch 5 + sword 2 is a great way to start combat.
The key here is to keep pressuring your opponent with torch 5 and sword auto attack chain, and after you see them burn their stun break, proceed with the combo

combo: make sure you do this combo when berserk is off cool down, because you will be using berserk to stun break off your headbutt.

headbutt, berserk, flaming flurry, weapon swap, hundred blades, whirlwind, bull rush, arc divider.

You should be able to do this combo under 5 second.

As a warrior, you should be able to pressure them with torch 5 and sword auto attack chain. Endure pain and berserker stance are there so that you have you can put pressure into them without having to worry about your defenses.

Pros:
- fun to play.
- very mobile.
- its actually pretty durable, i rarely died.
- High burst
- nice CC from headbutt and bullrush.
- pretty good 300 radius AOE
- solo svanir/chieftain with ease with the burst combo.

Cons:
- Not a good build for duels. I tried this build on duels and usually what happen is that i win the first match, but then my opponent changed their utilities/traits to more condi cleanse and this build isn’t that great when you go against an opponent with 10x condi cleanse ( Although it is still possible to beat them if you hit your headbutt at the right time and do your burst combo nicely )
- pure melee.
- requires some practice on the burst combo.
- Bull rush and sword 2 sometimes did not hit their target, especially if they are on higher elevation ( bugs perhaps )

here is a video on how this build works (I will update and put more video in the future)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdTyuCe9Mcw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MciEs7h0PO0&feature=youtu.be

(edited by Lavexis.5360)

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Posted by: emkelly.2371

emkelly.2371

Did you have any trouble against ele’s with diamond armor? i did.

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Posted by: Lavexis.5360

Lavexis.5360

Did you have any trouble against ele’s with diamond armor? i did.

in my experience, against ele i just put the pressure into them and use the burst combo i stated above once after baited their stun break. if you can pull it off properly they should be at 20% hp

i think in my other video i had a scene where i fought an ele..still rendering though

i got 2 more video to post.

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Posted by: emkelly.2371

emkelly.2371

my biggest problem was getting them bellow 90% health. i was really enjoying the build until i ran into that ele and saw “immune” pop up constantly.

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Posted by: Ross Biddle.2367

Ross Biddle.2367

Looks like fun. Sword burst is really powerful if you can get it to go off, catches people out big time. I also love the field/leap combo :D

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Posted by: Lavexis.5360

Lavexis.5360

my biggest problem was getting them bellow 90% health. i was really enjoying the build until i ran into that ele and saw “immune” pop up constantly.

your sword 1 or gs 1 chain should be able to get them lower than 90% health and then when the opportunity comes you have to hit the burst correctly.

second video is up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MciEs7h0PO0&feature=youtu.be

I’m not sure if this build is viable, but i had so much success with it on spvp, can’t wait to try it on league.

I had to fast forward it so it can render faster.

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Posted by: Ross Biddle.2367

Ross Biddle.2367

my biggest problem was getting them bellow 90% health. i was really enjoying the build until i ran into that ele and saw “immune” pop up constantly.

your sword 1 or gs 1 chain should be able to get them lower than 90% health and then when the opportunity comes you have to hit the burst correctly.

second video is up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MciEs7h0PO0&feature=youtu.be

I’m not sure if this build is viable, but i had so much success with it on spvp, can’t wait to try it on league.

I had to fast forward it so it can render faster.

Oh man, that 80’s’esque music with X-men theme undertones XD

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Posted by: No Pulse.2967

No Pulse.2967

That bugged DH Maw at 4:45 though…

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Posted by: CntrlAltDefeat.1465

CntrlAltDefeat.1465

Sinister amulet/Rage runes. Mixed to become hybrid damage.
Drop king of flames for eternal champion. Automatic 3 might with increase condition and power damage by 90 replacing the damage lost, but also provide 100% stability up time.

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Posted by: Cygnus.6903

Cygnus.6903

Fun build, i was actually trying out something very similar, bit more YOLO;

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vJAQNAsfRnMdAlkidhAGeAEliFlA7ILEAqZKThj3R4t3OcTuA-TphAQB5rMQA3f4PPAgOcEAAwJAYAHCAA

Taking Arms instead of Defense (because we die anyway?) gives you Signet Mastery, added bleeding duration, another 5% damage against bleeding foes and Unsuspecting Foe, to really make your headbutt>HB hurt. Reminds me of the good old Skullcracker days, although this build applies some serious condi pressure.

Viper over Carrion so you get +57% burning duration (and +70% on bleeds) without having to slot Flame Legion runes. This opens up the way for you to use Berserker Runes instead, which just boosts your damage more then Flame Legion runes do. Also, the +7% dmg from Flame Legion is negated if the burns are cleansed (which often happens after you switch to GS) whereas Berserker just applies constant +5% damage along with slightly higher condi damage even though the amulet gives you 150 condi dmg less then Carrion. The precision allows you to reach 80% crit chance when you succesfully land Headbutt, 100% flat with Fury (which you get from allies and Fatal Frenzy).

Definitely take Eternal Champion for this build, as it gives you Might which is very good for hybrids, and it allows you to channel the full Hundred Blades better. Take Outrage over Dolyak Signet or Balanced Stance for frequent stunbreaks and extra adrenaline build up.

Highly dependant on knowing when to get in and out of a fight. A fun playstyle that’s not just another condi cancer build.

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