Guild Wars 2

Phy.2913:

Have you tried changing the ground targeting options?

/obvious questions first

To be honest, I didn’t know that you could do it! How would that impact my controller usage? Would it auto find enemies? Do you know any controller setups or Xpadder files?

I have looked into some 360 controller builds and am finding it tough as an Engineer to use the AOE ground casting. Actually…with the build I have now, I have NO IDEA how to do it.

I’m sure this has been discussed, but I looked online and found it difficult to find a profile that worked well. I have some back issues that flare up a lot and using the Nostro Gamepad has helped, but being able to sit back with a controller will take away any tension.

Can anyone here as an Engineer or an AOE ground caster, currently using a controller, please recommend or provide me with a Xpadder profile? I purchased the program thinking it would be a quick fix, but like so many things I need to be a little more digging.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Adamantium.3682:

Glad you like it! That’s a good rune set to use for now, but on that big balance patch all runes are being looked at as well. For the exact reason that you are using 2/2/2. They want people to be more encouraged to go with a full rune set, so we’ll have to see how that turns out.

Also the Sigil of Battle will work going into or out of a kit. That’s why it’s better than Strength IMO. You have to always be attacking and critting to use Strength (plus it’s 1 stack at a time). For Battle you just have to switch which you do naturally.

I forgot to mention another advantage for rifle; mobility. With rifle in combination with Elixir Gun and Rocket Boots you can be one slippery little gearhead.

Thanks for all the advice. For now I will wait for Battle, just because I spent so much on the other one. I know it’ll make a huge difference, but for now it will be good to do some dmg like this and get used to the rotation.

I’m not much of a dungeon guy, I love the “train” PvE events and basically just kicking around with my friend that just got the game. I simply needed a great starting direction which you provided.

Adamantium.3682:

You’re fine sticking with Force for now if you don’t have the money for Battle (and I do suggest Battle over Strength if you’re using any kit which you are). It won’t make a huge difference, but you won’t be able to get as much might for now. Assuming you’ve changed your build to use HGH like the build you commented on above. If you haven’t, you’re not really in a might stacking build anyways.

I did the HGH build mentioned above and tried it out on the Queensdale train. A lot to rotate, but I liked the challenge and keeping the might up.

Right now, I have the Superior Rune or Fire (2) Pirate (2) and Hoelbrak. All have the same initial 2 benefits. I will DEF get the Battle Sigil because I see the massive benefit of the 2 extra might stacks going into the rifle from using the grenade kit.

Its a TON of fun actually…I was getting anxious being an Engineer after I read so many negative posts, but it is a BLAST! I just need more cash for some gear, which all comes in time.

Adamantium.3682:

Might stacking is better based on your build, with the Grenade Kit you have plenty of hits to activate the crit effect as soon as it’s off cd. I would definitely get might duration runes, at least some cheap ones like Hoelbrak or Fire if you can’t afford Strength. Combo 2/4 Hoelbrak/Fire or 2/2/2 of all 3 if you can. Your might stacks will skyrocket if you can do that. Not intuitively, the best way to stack might is really not to pump out lots of might at once but to make the might you do get last very long so it starts over lapping.

I did those adjustments with the runes. I have about 10 gold right now so I’m trying to conserve now. Do you think I will be OK with the Sigil of Force or should I switch to Battle right now? Can I wait till the patch comes out and just add in the Sigil of Battle down the road?

I had rings but they are ring of Valkrie focusing on power, vit and drit dmg. I want a little more life so I’m not a glass cannon.

Is 78 exotics Ok for now until I get more gold to pick up the 80s and then re rune them?

ellesee.8297:

you’ll want to use battle or strength sigils if you’re using an HGH build. and you’ll want runes that have boon or might duration. otherwise you won’t get many might stacks.

I see this now. Having the Sigil of Force I sort of screw myself. Its tough to get might without the ability to change from grenades to the rifle and the duration is low.

The advice is really helping though. At first I was very overwhelmed being gone SO long, but thank you all for the help.

In the meantime do you think I should remove that 5% dmg buff sigil and replace it with the 3 might stacking one? I figure might stacking is better based on the build but the Force one cost a lot of money!

I can just wait the few weeks and then add the might one, right?

When will the new patch drop when we can use two sigils in rifles?

Thanks.

Sorry I forgot to reply properly.

I will try your beginner build. Its close to my current once which is focusing on might through elixers. I am using Beserker 78 exotics with Superior Rune of Vampirism right now.

I am also using the Sigil of Force? The one with 5% dmg buff.

ellesee.8297:

bunch of grenade builds off the top of my head:

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQFAUlspSXnvSiF17IyoCdmoHPGlNZfe8WtFEC-jwBBYfAkIAZmFRjtIcIa1hhVXDT5iIqGA-e
easy, mindless, great for beginners. decent damage through grenades and might stacking from elixirs.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQFAUlIqSYX3SiF17IyoCdGoH1FgNife8WtFEC-jgBBYfAUBAZmFRjt4qIas6aYKXER1A-e
my personal build. high damage and team support

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQFAUlIqyUH5SiF17IyoHdGpJaiKkffe8WtFEC-jgBBYfAUBAZmFRjt4qIas6aYKXER1A-e
static discharge variant. high spike damage. lower overall dps.

Direct damage is a more power build, correct? Do you have any recommendations for a build? Right now I am specing into the following:

http://www.guildwars2hub.com/guides/professions/engineer-build-guide-riflegrenade-kit

Is this still viable in the current climate of the game?

Hi All -

I have been gone for about a year and really want to get back into the game. I’ve tried to do some research on the above topic and wanted to get a little dialogue going on which is a little for basic and BEST for PvE and dungeons.

Currently I have level 78 Exotic Beserker gear with a lvl 78 Rifle. I enjoy using grenades and saw some cool builds with rilfes, but then I see that others think those are inferior and pistols are best.

I think I’d prefer to play more of a raw dmg character and not be so squishy.

Please let me know your ideas or builds you are currently using. THANK YOU!