Guild Wars 2

Thanks for the great information! I will definitely get to level8ng and testing out what you guys said. Probably go with gs/lb and if i find it bland ill try the sword dagger/ axe axe. And tragic that is exactly what i hoped someone would suggest a selfish solo build. Ill follow that build and see how i goes

Hello

I just made a ranger and ive read around about optimal builds for pve, but the only solid information I could find was centered on dungeon running. Im looking for an open world pve build setup that would satisfy leveling and then later on silverwastes. Not really concerned with group based builds as there is plenty of information out there about that. Any advice is appreciated.

How would you change your appearance? The tonic would just be some standard racial model. I don’t think that’ll do.

Hey I was wondering if TA is still the staple dungeon for rabid for rabid gear farming. If not, what is? Thank you

I hit things hard with my axe and see pretty red numbers. They die I live. There’s some realcrafting for you

Hmm ok. So do I not even need to weapon swap if that’s the case? Just use axe mace and LB for ranged encounters?

Edit- Also I though force doesn’t stack? Wouldn’t I be better off with bloodlust or accuracy?

I am currently using 30/25/0/0/15. Is this going to put forth the highest dps? Or is 30/25/0/10/5 better for pure axe? I heard the latter was better but without fast hands you can’t keep 6 stacks of might up with battle sigil. Can anyone enlighten me?

Eh, pure axe has much better mobility and you don’t need to worry about interrupting your dps. Also at full might stacks axe actually pulls ahead in damage. They each have pros and cons I’d say they are pretty equal

Hey guys I was wondering what move is a dps increase with the AS? Mace 4 is an increase is there one on the Sword or is it just there for the block when needed? This is for the 30/25 build using battle sigil for the 6 might stacks. Thanks

That makes sense thank you darko

Cat Has Ducks.1982:

Syfin.6875:

Hmmm well when I said support I didn’t mean healing. Thank you for the responses. It’s a shame that this game has turned into. One trick pony >.> maybe I will try a thief I guess since melee is the end all be all…

Oh you don’t have to be a one trick pony. You can run full cleric gear with your LB as a shout warrior. But just expect to be punted so quick, you’d swear you were watching a Jaguars’ game. Either get a group of friends who don’t mind doing fractals 5 times slower, or roll ele for range!

Oh ok so ele for ranged is acceptable then? People made it seem like it was a stretch. Thanks

viciouspike.8624:

Please please please please please, do not make a Shortbow or P/P thief… The damage you will do is comparable to someone slapping you with a wet napkin.

Haha sorry no I meant d/d or d/p

Hmmm well when I said support I didn’t mean healing. Thank you for the responses. It’s a shame that this game has turned into. One trick pony >.> maybe I will try a thief I guess since melee is the end all be all…

Hello. I have a 80 Warrior and Guardian and enjoy them both. However I’m looking for a change from melee to ranged. What is a good dps/support class for this? This is for PvE. Dungeons and fractals. Thank you.

I just don’t understand how in the year 2013 a game doesn’t have it lol… Some people are going to say that it divides the people within a server, but it’s not true. The people who want to communicate and make relationships will regardless. The people who just get on to play and don’t want to form bonds with other players have always existed. Implementing a dungeon finder just makes it easier for people to play. You can form a group within your server or go in solo.

Is there seriously still not a dungeon finder tool? This game is one of the most casual games I’ve ever played; I don’t see the harm in adding a dungeon finder tool. Using the gw2lfg.com website is just a pain compared to an actual tool. Have they stated whether one is coming out or not? What are your guys’ thoughts on this?

Thank you! that answers everything

Hey this build sounds awesome. My question is what are the major traits I should be choosing? A link to a known build would be very helpful. Thank you.
Edit: Id like to add that I read 30/25/0/0/15 is better for unorganized groups is this true, why?

Ok, thanks for the input. The reason i chose staff over the dagger idea is for more aoe options, but will i not need more aoe?

I read Altrols guide compendium but those are catered towards tpvp and im looking for a power build for pve. Solo, dungeons, events etc. I was thinking 30/0/10/0/30. Using axe/focus and staff. What im curious abiut though is whether this is a legit build or me just hoping it is. Also, what kind of gear should i be aiming for? Valkyiers, zerk, or maybe a mix of both? Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for all the advise guys. Went from 7 to 31 yesterday and today using d/w and staff. The staff is very good with just throwing everything down then blood of power well of suffering and switching ds 4 thento d/w to mop up w.e else still lives.

Hey last time i played was during the frost and flame event. I heard they fixed the issue of the 25 max stack bleed shared by everyone and made each individual have their own counter is this true? I cant find it in any update notes

Hi I’m leveling necro up as an alt, but secretly ive always wanted to main necro. Anyways, whats a good setup for power? Is staff worth using, i noticed a lot of it is condi based. Right now im doin axe/focus dagger/horn. Any advise or links to builds would be swell.

Which profession has the ability to do more dps in a dungeon/fractal? I read on a post that mesmer does more damage and thief is just good for mobility.

I played this when it first came back havent played for about 2.5 months. Since the big crab event. Lost shore i think it was called? Anyway, have they added gamepad support yet? If not, do they plan to?

How do you get ascended items? I’ve heard you only get one chance per day to receive one through the daily chest. Is this correct?

Drusus.6723:

Syfin.6875:

Drusus that does sound pretty cool. I guess ill see this when i hit 80. Thanks for going so in depth. Im sold on the idea for now

Sorry to get your hopes up too much Syfin.

The statistical model in GW2 is still pretty tightly intertwined with vertical progression.

The Horizontal elements were there but curiously underdeveloped. There are some, so enjoy experimenting, to be sure.

But you’re getting a half and half at best.

Glad my description helped.

hmmm maybe half and half is best. Appeal to everyone that way i suppose and it gets more complex if you are actually getting half and half… Still experimenting is there but the shiny powerful items are there as well… I enjoy the game a lot so Im not going to complain

Wolfend.5287:

Syfin.6875:

Also, to me the treadmill/hamster wheel areguement is moot. This is a video game your sitting in front of a screen pushing the same buttons continuously. No matter how you spin it. Youre on a wheel no matter ….

it is called the Skinner Box, or Pavalov’s (sp) Law

… unlocking new content, skills, weapon sets, adventures, exploration, challenges, titles, faction, and a thousand other things,… etc. is how best to handle horizontal progress.

none of the above requires stats to increase, except for the skinner box and the salivating dog experiment.

But at the end of the day what are you actually doing when doing any of those things… Looks like you are one fo the people in the box who doesn’t even know it.

Drusus that does sound pretty cool. I guess ill see this when i hit 80. Thanks for going so in depth. Im sold on the idea for now

Also, to me the treadmill/hamster wheel areguement is moot. This is a video game your sitting in front of a screen pushing the same buttons continuously. No matter how you spin it. Youre on a wheel no matter the game you are playimg. To me its aboit wasting time having fun and feeling a fake sense of achievement.

Thank you for the great answers. I now understand. But now it makes me wonder. How would horizontal progression not become stale. It sounds like you arent working towards anything beneficial to your character… Does the game stay interesting. If so, how?

Working towards making your character more poweeful is the only way ove ever played. But from what ive read on here thats called vertical progression and that its a bad thing… So what is horizontal progression and how is it better?