Guild Wars 2

Hi guy’s,

I’m returning after a year or so of hiatus. I played as a Ranger LB/LS (when beserker was the thing everywhere) and then pistol Thief and switched back to Ranger again. After a while and with the traits big change, It kinda felt that no one, including me, knew what to do – so that lead to me to stop while, until now.

Since I do not own HoT (not cheap for me right now), and I do not want to play as a Ranger again, what would be the recommended profession for PVE (Mainly Dungeons and Fractals) right now?
Something easy to master like the Ranger but with better survival chances (Even thought I won’t have a pet to revive me).

Other question is, right now, since the traits tree has changed, the meta builds and guides have completetly changed. To follow any meta, I have to use a Non-HoT Fractal build, right?

Thank you all!

Why is shield useless?

Hi guys.

I’m starting a new character to reach lvl 80 (already made a pve/pvp ranger and pve thief), and since I like the concept of the guardian, i’m going to make one.

This time I want to make a full pve (for now) guardian that relies on sword-mace/shield and maybe staff???

The problem in it, is that I don’t know how does the guardian works properly and I can’t find anything on meta that would help me make one, so could someone point out some hints, or builds to check out?

Thank you very much.

*EDIT: Btw, I’m looking for something that stands out in survability. Thanls

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=VLo-g;1wEFx-d2kDV-0;9F5E;1YZ_;0237036157;4IJ;4G3G3G3G35L

It’s changed now. It was LB and GS not SB lol

LughLongArm.5460:

Darklight.5487:

Well now the patch is out and look at the ranger forum, everyone is complaining.

Spirits, pets, traps, rapid fire dmg aso.

So here we are again.

Lol, who is complaining? rangers are insanly strong after this patch. Some Ppl jsut kittening about bugs and its on all forums including the pvp one. Its a huse patch and tons of litle issues need to be sorted out.

Dude, little issues? >,<

I think it’s better for you to wait.
We (community) are still trying to get a way to make a ranger zerk useful
Or at least playable.

What you guys think?

This a full berserker character with some support in it (HS and LR are my combo support to drop HS in the middle of a combat).

The only difference with the new patch, is the traits (ofc) and I changed Entagle for Rampage as One (to maximy dmg).

So what you guys think? Suggestions?

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=VLo-V;1wEFx-d2kDV-0;9F5E;1YZ_;0237036157;4IJ;4G3G3G3G35c

Hmm. After testing a while my stuff, I can’t decide what to take now.. since I based my ranger in full zerker, but with 2 “support” skills, since I dont like to be always changing my skills between pve/pvp.

Anyone who wants to help me decide?

Sebastien.2631:

Eirazz posted my build, and so far i’ve been having a ton a fun and success! I only have a little troube with heavy condi engineers and mesmers that suprise you out of nowhere and burst you down before you can react. In my util im running LR, QZ, and stone signet. QZ is amazing now! Basically, in team fights just pew pew from range to your heart’s content.
When you’re outnumbered or outmatched, you have so many options to disengage without dying, so i just swoop out and hit another point. I’ve only died when i give up or burst down while my util are on cd. The mobility is a LOT better than before.
In 1v1, im using quickdraw to alternate between mauls and rapid fire, and the damage output is disgustingly beautiful
Haven’t had too much problems with thieves, i generally pop signet of stone when they pop out, they get downed before it wears off
Vs condition, now that troll unguent is a survival skill i have more than enough cleanses

Did you updated the build?

(Need to rework alot my mindset, 5 months of ranger is too much)

Gildos.8460:

For pvp I’m running this: http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-Jo-g;1sE-u-d2cDV-0;9k1E;1YZb;0257136247;4LBl6I;1Z;55K for the time being

Hows it running?

Nicknobreak.7543:

Seeing as how WvW is my primary ambition I’m trying my hardest to fit this build into that environment but… Thieves.

Got ganked earlier today. Thief poked me twice with his knife and I was down. Thieves were always hard for us I imagine, but now it will seem to be more challenging.

From what i’ve seen, thiefs are gods on this one.

What traits are you guys mostly using?

With the ones i’m using to maximize everything, the damage seems pretty low,
Was doing 7-9k dmg total on rapid fire, now i’m doing 3-5k.

The LB power Ranger as we knew is gone (there goes my main -.-)
Now the LB power Ranger relies mostly on the buffs it creates and in “situations” (doing something to earn this buff in order to increase dmg)

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/ranger/Ranger-Zerk/first#post5197440

I created that post a while ago, but after studying a little I’ve manly deciphred the trait line. Check the build posted by Sebastien in that post.

You want the good news or the bad news?

Sebastien.2631:

i’m running this, and it’s working out great so far! rapid fire essentially one shots thieves. http://dulfy.net/gw2traits#build=AgUBeAKUA7g~

It seems good, thanks

Too bad that it’s only relying on buffs etc… like everything…

Basicly, it’s the second clap I take from GW2. Being the first, 50€ for the expansion lel

Hey guys,

Did someone find a proper build for zerk ranger?
Or the lack of proper traits with this new update rendered zerk ranger as useless?

Thank you