Guild Wars 2

I’ve decided to provide some constructive criticism vs all the unorganized complaining in this thread. I haven’t read through every single page, but I have read through the first couple, with that said. Here’s my 2 constructive cents rubbed together.

Things I like:
I enjoy the new point system vs the old in theory. I enjoy the fact that when my 80’s re-trait I don’t have to click 70 times to assign everything when I know where I want them by a factor of 5. I’m also a fan of unlocking the traits through events, it encourages people to explore the world and try new things, plus you kept the ability to just purchase them too.

Things I dislike:
You don’t get your first trait until level 30. I started a brand new character once the update hit and used a level 20 scroll thinking I had avoided the worse part of a new character grind, only to find that this pain was delayed to 30. Not bad, used some boosters I had in the bank, 4 hours later I was 30. What I severely dislike is the fact that some of the tier 1 traits are not accessible for low levels (the required events are in higher level zones) when they become unlocked. This forces you to purchase them. Again, not a problem, except for the astronomical price in skill points. I’m strangely OK with paying 43 gold for (all) the traits, but not 360 skill points, that is just purely rediculous.

Things I’d like to see changed:
Lower the skill point requirement for the traits Perhaps making it T1=1, T2=2, T3=3? I have six level 80 characters. Having to rerun all these events just to get the traits on a new character is extremely irritating. I’d also like to see skill points starting at level 15, and getting one every 5 levels up to the level cap. Also, as stated above, it would be amazing if you could keep the tier traits available to achieve at the level in which they’re unlocked. I feel cheated when I see a trait I want on my level 32 elementalist that can only be achieved in Mount Maelstrom.

Not to thread jack, but I’ve been wanting to get away from the healway build for a bit, I made this last night.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fUAQJASWlUgyC33xKEf4EhVBBi9AjZsjXPcIFZIA-jEDBYMDRjuAj+IQUBIZPKrJQCilhFRjVvATdaR1aXAWzAuDMa1A-w

I run WvW on a bronze tier server so most of our ZvZ is 25v25 or so. I mainly run with smaller groups of 10-15. The larger zerg fests (25v25) are normally only on reset nights.

What I wanted out of the build were:
Roughly 3k Attack
40% Crit
3100 Armor
16k HP
60% Crit Dmg

I’m also tired of being slow, so I’d really love to have the 25% movement speed, hence why I went with Traveler’s runes. Runes of Speed were my next choice, but not as beneficial. How well will this build hold up in fights? My warrior runs with similar stats but 20-21k HP and with situational awareness I have zero problems.

No matter where I look, it appears as though Phantasm and Shatter builds only use Berserker gear. Is our survivability that good that we can use it for everything?

Guess I’ll just have to pick up a Berserker and Rabid set then.

So I have alt-itis. I’m afraid that it is a life long condition, known to rear its ugly head in various MMORPG’s. But good news! It’s not contagious, so don’t worry.

So far I have 2 Guardians, Necro, Warrior, Thief, and an Engineer at 80. I’m currently at 78 on my Mesmer and will have him at 80 in a couple hours.

With these snip-its of info, and surfing the forums, it appears as though there are only 2 widely used builds within the Mesmer community, that would be the shatter build (20,20,0,0,30) and the Blackwater build (20,20,30,0,0). Now it looks like the shatter build is primarily used with Berserker’s gear, and the condition based Blackwater is Rabid.

I’m looking to an all around good build. Something that I can take to WvW and PvE. I’m hesitant on conditions, because they seem to be FATM for everything. That and I just geared out my Warrior and Thief for them. So I’m a little burned out. Are there any other alternative builds out there that aren’t gimmicky and will lend themselves to fading away?

Basically, I need to know a good armor/weapon set that I know will last me, I have the resources for multiple sets, but would rather hold off until I decide if I want to invest them.

Thanks for reading the wall of text. And sorry if these questions have been posted.

TLDR:
What are the latest builds?
What’s a good all around weapon/armor set to last a fresh 80?

I don’t normally do this, but it was so blatant I can’t help but not:

Way to glitch hack into lowlands Keep ET. I saw in chat that you guys had done it only to run over to find all walls and gates completely untouched but you guys were killing the commander. Stay classy peps.

Open for anyone?

Open for anyone?

So I’ve been away from my Thief for awhile now working on my Guardian and Necro. Well it’s about time to come back, but I’m tired of the power build. Whats the latest condition build? Which gear set (s) are best for WvW? I see a lot of carrion, and a lot of apothecary going around. I plan on going D/D, P/D to start with.

Bought 3/6, and all trinkets with Karma. And the other 3/6 with badges… Currently using Rare (yellow weps) until I decide to shell out the badges, or farm TA. Also tramsuted my set with the dry bone skin from badges.

I crapped my pants at the prices as you did, but just yesterday I lucked out and found the temple open. Also had a stash of karma boosters and 60+ jugs to use to get the right amount for everything in one go. Bought it all, then once I hit 80 I had full gear.

runeblade.7514:

Easiest and fastest way?

Start here.

If you use the fast guide, you can level 1-400 really fast.

This shows how much each craft will cost you to level from 1 to 400.

So to use that guide, I could go armorcrafting to Mighty Chain Pauldrons? Then make a ton of those to complete the monthly?

http://gw2crafts.net/armorcraft_fast.html

So I was happy to see the monthly tasks, until I realized it was master crafting.

I have never leveled a craft in any MMO I’ve ever played. It’s boring, costly, and stupid (my opinion). I’ve played WoW for 3 years, and now onto this. I just don’t enjoy farming mats and crafting items I don’t need only to try and sell them for a profit.

With that said, I have never completed a monthly, and I’ve already finished all parts but this one. Starting at 0 crafting skill, whats the easiest, and fastest way to get my Master Crafting done? Being so close to finishing a monthly, I’ve decided to take the plunge.

Any guides, ideas, or opinions would be awesome. Thanks.

Goodbye T8, hello T7?

Server’s reset (intentionally?) And now this is popping up…? Apparently we’re still against FC and ET, might this be a slip up to Friday’s server reset?

Thanks for the sneak peak Anet. Time to plan for next week’s WvWvW.

EDIT: Looks like servers just crashed and WvW is currently FUBAR’d for everyone.

So I didn’t take much of a look into the album, because quite frankly, it didn’t show much. Here’s what we know on SF:

KING guild is one of the more respectable guilds. I would say you witness skill over exploit (mesmer/thief + TS). Personal opinion, but most of the KING vet’s are top notch players (for T8 standards).

The album showing a generic zerg at DB is hard to say. I do know of some tricky, and sneaky treb spot’s that are hard to ID (hint: supply camp) that can hit walls/gates.

I have to say that I’m not a fan of the witch hunt and outright crying of blood that I see from ET and FC about anything that MIGHT even resemble an exploit/hack/not fair. I understand that the resentment of this match-up is boiling to contention, but trying to generalize, and throw any server under the bus for what is assumption is just wrong.

Don’t get me wrong, if you do see anything that you might think is an exploit/hack, please feel free to report it (to Anet, not the forums). But until judgement has been made, don’t go generalizing and saying the ENTIRE server are bad people. It’s insulting. I expect the same behavior from all servers, SF, FC, and ET.

Thanks for all the feedback!

I’m currently passed the truly painful levels (onto 23-24 now). I’m running minions, with a 0/10/2/0/0 spec. I run fill minions and usually start off with staff 2>3>4>DS4>(staff)2 on multiple mobs. Single target I roll scepter/whorn for the conditions/cc.

I’ve found it a lot easier, though having to resummon minions is a bit tedious. Think I’ll stay with a crit/conditions build for now.

All my 80’s are melee (Guardian>Thief>Warrior). I’ve decided to roll a new ranged alt.

So far I’m not liking my Ranger (31), and want a caster style. I wasn’t able to progress passed 7 on a mesmer, and I really don’t want to jump on the Ele bandwagon.

With all this said, I have a Necro at 13, and it feels like getting my teeth pulled to level. Does it get easier? Whats the best build/gear to level? My thief ran conditions, and I had a ton of fun, but I’m not sure if I’ll enjoy it as much.

Any advice would be awesome!

I love how people point out SF and their player bragging (/laugh, /dance) about killing. Yet last night was the epitome of it. A small group of us, lead by our commander, ran a suicide mission to destroy a treb raising hell on DB inner keep by KWBH. 10 vs a zerg of 30.

We had FC attacking from the South, and ET from the North. We were desperate. After the failed attempt, I didn’t WP from my body for a good 3-4 mins (reporting info to the /m). In that time I swear I had half, if not 3/4 of the guild /dance, /laugh at me. I could care less as I’m used to it, and I knew it was a suicide mission. But leave the petty kitten out of arguments.

We all know SF has little pockets of organization like the other T8 servers (CoSa, KING, etc), but we also have a BUNCH of filler people that are not organized and only play because we are winning. The majority of our enemies only see the kitten PvDooring zergs running around, while the organized stuff happens behind closed doors.

I’m sorry SF has a larger population, but venting about it and blaming us isn’t helping anyone. Perhaps FC and ET guilds should organize a fight together. I’ll guarantee we couldn’t handle both servers blowing us up in EB and our own BL. As soon as we’re demoralized, we’ll lose 50% of the people in WvW.

So I finally got my warrior to 80 today, and I’ve already decked him out with gear (below). Whats the basic WvW GS build out there? I leveled up as the horrid all signet nub.

My Gear:
Head: Knights (ruby orb)
Shoulders: PVT (ruby orb)
Chest: PVT (ruby orb)
Gloves: PVT (ruby orb)
Legs: PVT (ruby orb)
Boots: Knights (ruby orb)
Trinkets: Berserker’s
Greatsword: Berserker’s

So far I have all exotics (cheated and got the Orr karma gear for PVT). I need to know a good starting point to create my own build. What is the going alternate weapon? Axe/Shield? Rifle?

Thanks for any help!

Nobody has it uncontested? I’m sure a server out there has it available.

I need the karma armor from the temple. Any servers have it uncontested?

Apparently it’s bugged on my server.

To resurrect my old thread (instead of creating my own). I’ve decided that Knights armor is the best choice for me, now being new to this game, and not starting my crafting yet. Is my only option to spend the gold on Draconic Armor?

I’ve decided that I would like to build a guardian that can take on 2-3 enemies, whether that’s while I’m farming, or running WvWvW. So it’s looking like Knights Armor (Draconic my only option?), as well as a mix of Berserkers, and Soldiers trinkets and Weapons. I was also thinking of using the standard AH build floating around here.

I guess I have a rough idea of what I want, but I’m not sure how to get there. Unfortunately I only have 25g, and 100k karma to start. Any good suggestions on a build, and where I can find armor at? If I bought the Knight Draconic Armor off the TP, I would be utterly broke before getting to the Trinkets and Weapons, is there anywhere that I can spend my Karma on stuff that looks as thought it might be useful to this build?

So I just hit level 60 on my thief, and usually every 10-15 levels I spend about 10-15s on upgrades because I tend to find nothing while leveling.

Since I’m upgrading my level 45-55 gear, I’m thinking of switching from a power/precision/crit dmg build to a conditions build using DD/PP (or PD). So far with my current gear I’ve noticed how effective DB is on groups. Even now I have no problems kiting and killing large groups of risen (4-6) without taking much damage. I guess I have a few questions:

Does crit chance affect bleeds? I was looking at buying Rampagers armor.

Is this effective in Orr? All I’ve seen are QQ threads, or posts on different PvP builds.

Does anyone have any recommended builds for 60-80? Even if they aren’t condition focused.

Thanks for any help.

So after working out of town for the last two months, I’ve finally been able to get my first character to 80, my guardian. I’ve loved it every second.

I just don’t know what to do now. Are there any decent builds out there coupled with fresh gear advice? I have around 90k karma, and 19 gold.

When I played WoW I was mostly a BG hero, so WvW sounds entertaining.

Yet, (to sound new, and relatively dumb) I’m not sure how to get started. I’ve seen a range of builds around the forums, but before I sink my relatively low resource pool into gear I was hoping someone could give me some hints and tips. I leveled up an aggressive build (but I really don’t know what I’m doing) at 30/25/10/0/0 using GS/Scep & shield, it works decently against 2 or so enemies, but I know survivability is a much larger issue in PvP.

In all reality, I’m not sure on the synergy of all our abilities. I suppose I’m looking for something that allows me to put out some decent numbers, but also lets me take a few hits and keep going. Any help is greatly appreciated.