Guild Wars 2

Okay, this is probably way too obvious or cliche, but I want a Bard or Minstrel or some kind of Musician class. (Based on the amount of in-game references to this, I think it might even be somewhat likely: the specialization line for Glamours.)

I am imagining it to be focused on boons and condis, with some major support capabilites. Additionally, the shatters could change into sustained “songs” that get more effective based on how many illusions you have out (think of it like having a bigger band to help you).

It would either get access to the warhorn, or preferably a new weapon type entirely: flute, harp, lute, whatever.

As for how condis would be used, or an interesting method of using them, I haven’t thought a bunch on that yet. However, because it would be a more bunker playstyle, I think the traits should focus on applying condis on illusion death maybe, or making illusions tougher to kill in general?

Sorry if this is lame, but Bard is my favorite fantasy game trope and I love the support and condi style gameplay, so this would just be a dream come true for me…

I’m no expert, but I play staff as well, and after a bit of research, most people have been saying that in staff you’ll usually be in fire the whole time because it’s the only good source of damage. I myself tend to switch to Air for the #3 knockback or Earth for the #4 wall. Fire really IS the only way I do damage and all the other attunements are just for situational things.

I’m not really good at builds or anything, but with the new changes, is it likely that some new builds will be showing up? I’m not really sure and I’m always hoping that Staff Ele will become more viable. Anyone out there who know a lot of about Ele builds able to predict?