Guild Wars 2

I normally play a Guardian, but have rolled a Warrior so I can experience some offense in WvW (as well as some range).

I am going with what I call “The Duelist” — Rifle, and Sword/Shield. I plan to be primarily range, but use the Sword as a closer.

I wasn’t sure though when I should use Flurry, because of the long channel. When I was practicing on mobs it seemed like I was always taking massive damage while rooted.

How do you go about using Flurry without getting hit, or do you just have to be very selective when you use it?

How to use Flurry without getting roflstomped: Have Balanced Stance and Endure Pain specially when you’re running towards a group of people.

That won’t be enough though considering your build can’t make the most out of Flurry.

Probably when you have 1-2 targets infront of you (and you are not being focused) you can use it quickly stack alots of bleeds.
Also you can use the immobilize to peel some nasty thief or whatever from your backline squishies.
If you want to use it on kiting target its good idea to first lead in with either Hamstring or Shield Bash before you use your Flurry.

Basically you are not using Flurry face to face on someone, unless you are sure he won’t burst you back (or doesn’t have retalition up) or you are not focused by other people. Its best used as an attack from flank or as a peeling tool.

And for fast Flurry combo? Frenzy→Flurry→Shield Stance once you finish Flurry.

In PvP you need to hold off on Flurry and bide time til they waste their heal/condition removal. Once this happens you: Frenzy → Flurry → APPLY CC…you can use Fear Me, Stomp or w/e you have but make sure to CC them right after the Flurry. The trick is to get maximum uptime on the target without it being removed.

Using Flurry this way will apply a huge amount of pressure to the target and force them to fight defensively.

flurry should only be used for root or against dmg immunity skills

I use it on it’s first adrenaline bar to add conditions as it’s damage is pathetic lol. If I am teaming up with another person then I use with all 3 bars full to add increased rooting time so my companion can do his/her thing.

Thanks for the pointers. I tried these suggestions out, and as was said, the sword does not really seem to work with this build. I am going to try Mace/Shield as a defensive set to compliment the rifle as the main weapon.

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Now were talking. You can actually juggle with that set-up its fun.