Guild Wars 2

I WvW a lot. It’s basically all I do in this game, haha. I love playing my Ranger, but something just doesn’t feel right about it. Throughout my WvW career, there have been many times where I’ve either said “Wow, I really wish I was a Warrior.” or “Wow, I really wish I was a Guardian.” I tried both in sPvP, and I hated the Guardian weapons with a passion. Plus, overall, the class didn’t click with me. I played the Warrior again for the first time in months, and I really liked it.

The problem is that I like all of the weapons. Literally all of them! What’s more is that I can find a use for every single one (save offhand Sword, because I’m going Power). My default weaponset? I think I’ll use Mace/Mace, Axe/Axe, or Greatsword + Longbow or Rifle. I’m having trouble making a decision, as you can tell. Now, I can see where the others would be very useful, and that’s another problem. Hammer + Longbow for screwing with large groups in front of towers and at camps, Greatsword for bursting rams, Greatsword for catching people and escaping, Sword/Shield for getting into towers overrun by people, Mace/Warhorn for yak escorting and helping out groups, etc.

Considering I’m going to be using a bunch of different weapons, what’s a good trait setup? I want 30 points in Strength for sure. That way I can take Resorative Strength, Physical Training, and Berserker’s Power. I can switch out Resorative Strength for Death From Above to jump off of towers and knock people down, haha. That’s always fun. Then I want at least 15 points in Discipline for Warrior’s Sprint and Fast Hands. Then I was thinking about 10 points in Tactics for Stronger Bowstrings when I use a Longbow, and Empower Allies when I use something else.

I’m so confused. Does anyone have advice for me? >.>

Also, gear suggestions are appreciated. I was thinking of a Knight’s/Berserker’s or Soldier’s/Berserker’s mix.

Hey there again, zTales. Based off what you’ve said, I would recommend 15 in Defense. This will let you take Dogged March as your major and get you Adrenal Health which will give you regen based on adrenaline level which has good synergy with Berserker’s Power.

Before I say more, what utilities are you running?

Veritas.6071:

Hey there again, zTales. Based off what you’ve said, I would recommend 15 in Defense. This will let you take Dogged March as your major and get you Adrenal Health which will give you regen based on adrenaline level which has good synergy with Berserker’s Power.

Before I say more, what utilities are you running?

It all depends on the situation. Mending, Stomp and Signet of Rage will always be there. Other utilities I’d use normally include: Kick, Banner of Defense, Balanced Stance, Fear Me, and Endure Pain. Now, I’m not sure if I should go 30 into Strength. Physical Training + Berserker’s Power is what made me choose it, but if I only have one physical utility, it may not be worth it. :I

Something like this or maybe something like this?

Stronger Bowstrings can be switched out for Empowered Allies when I’m not using the Longbow. Burning Arrows can be switched out for Desperate Power, Inspiring Banners, Quick Breathing, or Shrug It Off. (Inspiring Banners and/or Quick Breathing for yak escort/assisting allies, Shrug It Off for getting into towers, Desperate Power for defending camps.)

Alternatively, I could put those 10 points in Tactics into Defense instead and take Dogged March.
Help? xD

Something like this, maybe, if I don’t put 30 in Strength?

Defense Major Trait #2 being Cleansing Ire.

zTales.4392:

Veritas.6071:

Hey there again, zTales. Based off what you’ve said, I would recommend 15 in Defense. This will let you take Dogged March as your major and get you Adrenal Health which will give you regen based on adrenaline level which has good synergy with Berserker’s Power.

Before I say more, what utilities are you running?

It all depends on the situation. Mending, Stomp and Signet of Rage will always be there. Other utilities I’d use normally include: Kick, Banner of Defense, Balanced Stance, Fear Me, and Endure Pain. Now, I’m not sure if I should go 30 into Strength. Physical Training + Berserker’s Power is what made me choose it, but if I only have one physical utility, it may not be worth it. :I

Something like this or maybe something like this?

Stronger Bowstrings can be switched out for Empowered Allies when I’m not using the Longbow. Burning Arrows can be switched out for Desperate Power, Inspiring Banners, Quick Breathing, or Shrug It Off. (Inspiring Banners and/or Quick Breathing for yak escort/assisting allies, Shrug It Off for getting into towers, Desperate Power for defending camps.)

Alternatively, I could put those 10 points in Tactics into Defense instead and take Dogged March.
Help? xD

Lol. I can only see those builds if you use Into the Mists. I can’t access gw2skills… not even through a proxy. Sorry =(

Are you wanting to Adrenaline sit or no?

Veritas.6071:

zTales.4392:

Veritas.6071:

Hey there again, zTales. Based off what you’ve said, I would recommend 15 in Defense. This will let you take Dogged March as your major and get you Adrenal Health which will give you regen based on adrenaline level which has good synergy with Berserker’s Power.

Before I say more, what utilities are you running?

It all depends on the situation. Mending, Stomp and Signet of Rage will always be there. Other utilities I’d use normally include: Kick, Banner of Defense, Balanced Stance, Fear Me, and Endure Pain. Now, I’m not sure if I should go 30 into Strength. Physical Training + Berserker’s Power is what made me choose it, but if I only have one physical utility, it may not be worth it. :I

Something like this or maybe something like this?

Stronger Bowstrings can be switched out for Empowered Allies when I’m not using the Longbow. Burning Arrows can be switched out for Desperate Power, Inspiring Banners, Quick Breathing, or Shrug It Off. (Inspiring Banners and/or Quick Breathing for yak escort/assisting allies, Shrug It Off for getting into towers, Desperate Power for defending camps.)

Alternatively, I could put those 10 points in Tactics into Defense instead and take Dogged March.
Help? xD

Lol. I can only see those builds if you use Into the Mists. I can’t access gw2skills… not even through a proxy. Sorry =(

Are you wanting to Adrenaline sit or no?

As far as adrenaline goes, I don’t really care all that much. I’ll work with the build. I do tend to use bursts a lot, though. XP

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-s;9;9;9;09-JJJ1;318-39-28;9;6FO
2017 Power, 1682 Precision, 1557 Toughness, 1132 Vitality

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-s;9;9;9;0T;0JJ17A;439-28;9;6Fc
2126 Power, 1682 Precision, 1672 Toughness, 1132 Vitality
(Possibly take 10 out of Tactics and put it into Defense for Dogged March.)

Edit: And Sharpened Axes can be switched out for Mobile Strikes or Signet Mastery when not using axes.

I think your 10/0/20/20/20 is pretty solid. That will give you plenty of flexibility in what weapons you are running, and the tactics tree can help boost your roaming DPS through Empower Allies/Desperate Power. As far as your gear, because you will be lacking crit chance, I would run precision on every piece with exquisite rubies.

Veritas.6071:

I think your 10/0/20/20/20 is pretty solid. That will give you plenty of flexibility in what weapons you are running, and the tactics tree can help boost your roaming DPS through Empower Allies/Desperate Power. As far as your gear, because you will be lacking crit chance, I would run precision on every piece with exquisite rubies.

Mmhm, that was the plan! Knight’s/Berserker’s mix!

How much precision should I go for? 30%, 35%, 40% minimum?

zTales.4392:

Veritas.6071:

I think your 10/0/20/20/20 is pretty solid. That will give you plenty of flexibility in what weapons you are running, and the tactics tree can help boost your roaming DPS through Empower Allies/Desperate Power. As far as your gear, because you will be lacking crit chance, I would run precision on every piece with exquisite rubies.

Mmhm, that was the plan! Knight’s/Berserker’s mix!

How much precision should I go for? 30%, 35%, 40% minimum?

I’d go as high as you possibly can. Your traits are pretty balanced and give you a little vitality. If it doesn’t have precision, stay away.

*Edit: But I’m biased cause I run nearly 100% glass lol. I found my best defense was doing so much damage people couldn’t be near me… that and ranged 2nd set.

Veritas.6071:

zTales.4392:

Veritas.6071:

I think your 10/0/20/20/20 is pretty solid. That will give you plenty of flexibility in what weapons you are running, and the tactics tree can help boost your roaming DPS through Empower Allies/Desperate Power. As far as your gear, because you will be lacking crit chance, I would run precision on every piece with exquisite rubies.

Mmhm, that was the plan! Knight’s/Berserker’s mix!

How much precision should I go for? 30%, 35%, 40% minimum?

I’d go as high as you possibly can. Your traits are pretty balanced and give you a little vitality. If it doesn’t have precision, stay away.

*Edit: But I’m biased cause I run nearly 100% glass lol. I found my best defense was doing so much damage people couldn’t be near me… that and ranged 2nd set.

I see. xD

Thanks for the help!

No problem, good luck.