need tips about PVP
what traits runes amulet utility elite skills you are using?
physical utility skills will offer some cc
kick, stomp, bull rush
shout utility skill “fear me!” offers good pbaoe cc provided if you are not blind while shouting and they are not dodging evading
you can try sword mace / longbow for some cc too.
tremor can knock down targets within 1,200 range though pulverize can be a bit hard to land.
which part of PvP do you play in?
WvW / hotjoin / solo arena / team arena?
if you do not take long bow, cleansing ire may be a bit difficult to activate though.