Guild Wars 2

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who replied. I have a lot of new things to try now and I’m looking forward to getting back into the ring!

Though I’m not sure yet whether or not I’ll start using Solo Queue over Hot Join. The waiting times thus far have been atrocious (greater than 7 minutes). Now granted, that isn’t very long in the course of a day. However, it feels like an Ice Age compared to Hot Join which instantly gets you into the fight.

In other words, this is me. Doesn’t matter what you pit me against. Be it mesmers with their Kage Bunshin No Jutsu (illusions), Rangers hunting Big Stupid Fighters with their longbows, theives that fillet me and serve me with some garnish with their cutlery, or other Guardians that actually know what they’re doing.

SO I’ve come to the conclusion that my “build,” which is pretty much, “Use weapons that set things on fire with runes, sigils, and traits that synergize with setting things on fire and throw in some consecrations” isn’t really working for me in the PvP environment.

For the specifics, I’ve been mostly using Scepter/Torch as my first weapon set and the second set is just whatever I feel like putting there. Recently it’s been Sword/Torch.

The traits are 6 points into both Radiance and Zeal, with two points in Virtues because I don’t know where else to put the little buggers.

Major trait slots include Scepter Power, Fiery Wrath, Amplified Wrath, Searing Flames, Right-Hand Strength, Radiant Fire, and Master of Consecrations.

Skill slots are Signet of Resolve, Wall of Reflection, Sanctuary, Purging Flames and Tome of Wrath

I’m using a Rune of Balthazar, a Sigil of Corruption on the Scepter and Sword, a Sigil of Smoldering on the Torch, and a Carrion Amulet.

My “tactics” in combat can be boiled down to, “Try and hit them with every ability I have before they do the same to me. Mash heal and dodge buttons at low health or when big red circles are beneath me. Use Purging Flames when many angry red condition symbols show up on my HUD. Use Wall of Reflection when many projectiles are flying towards me. Use Sanctuary around downed allies, objectives, and when I just need some personal space. Press F key when enemy is downed. Mash 1 while downed and hit 2 if enemy gets too close. Wait for respawn.”

So are there ways I can improve this build? If not, what are some other Guardian builds I should try? I’d be interested in just about anything.

Furthermore, some tips on what I need to be ready for when going up against other classes would be greatly appreciated.

TL:DR. I suck at PvP. My sucking might be partly due to my build and is definitely due to my tactics. What can I do differently?

Could I have an invite as well?