I am a huge fan of Witcher series and dig the look of Geralt of Rivia. Aiming for both roleplaying aspects and reliability on both spvp and wvw, i created this build:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNAsfRjMq0xaDLusQ1aABhaVA0uGShWwd+eDf9JjqSNA-TJhHwAW2fAwJAIwDAYZZAA
My purpose was to replicate the magic signs Geralt uses. So basically:
Aard: Sign that Geralt uses to telekinetically push foes back. Utilized for blocking, Counterattack skill of greatsword is used to both damage and knockback attackers. I refrained from Point Blank Shot of longbow because Geralt doesn’t use bows and leap finisher of greatsword is essential for this build.
Igni: A gush of flames that wound opponents. Throw Torch skill mimicks this sign perfectly and offhand torch completes the look of Geralt. Also Bonfire is needed for gaining Fire Shield with leap finishers.
Yrden: A magical trap placed on the ground, which will wound and immobilize opponents. Muddy Terrain is the perfect skill for this sign, both to immobilize enemies, gain fury and remove conditions with grandmaster trait “Survival of the Fittest”.
Quen: Sign that forms a protective shield around Geralt that absorbs damage. Obvious choice of Signet of Stone with this one.
Main purpose of the build is survivability and high crit chance with constant fury. You will have almost perma-fury with Runes of Citadel on armor and “Survival of the Fittest” grandmaster trait will also give fury and help removing conditions along with “Empathic Bond” grandmaster trait.
Thanks to your evasion capabilities along with Signet of Stone and “Nature’s Protection” trait, almost every burst thief will cry in frustration as they fail to dish any damage to you and rage will ensue as you burst back almost instantly.
Healing Spring is used along with leap combo finishers for extra healing. Use Hornet’s Sting, pop Healing Spring and use Monarch’s Leap to get out of sticky situations or chasing. Also use Healing Spring + Swoop too. Same finisher moves can be applied to fire field of Bonfire to gain Fire Shield.
Keep constant watch of conditions and use Muddy Terrain and Lightning Reflexes to both escape and remove conditions along with fury. Utilizing 6 sec invulnerability of Signet of Stone with well placed removals, you will tank and dish out crazy damage. But be careful of stuns and knockdowns that hammer warriors, decap engineers and staff elementalists can apply.
For looks i chose Scout’s Coat, Outlaw’s Shoulders and Seeker’s Pants. Dyes are Abyss, Ebony, Enameled Sacrifice and Fog.
Any feedback is appreciated. I tested the build and had great fun with it but i’m new to ranger and there may be things that i overlooked. So feel free to comment with suggestions and please share your experiences with testing the build.
Have fun!
