Guild Wars 2

EFWinters.5421:

1) PVT = power, toughness, vitality. A good stat combination to mix with your Cleric when you are learning the build to prevent being bursted.

2) POV isn’t so much about cleansing conditions as it is about generating boons, primarily vigor which is the most important boon for a healway build. This is even more apparent now that vigor on crit was nerfed.

3) Personally I would think twice about Soldier runes since you should never rely on your shouts to clear conditions. The boons they provide should be utilized proactively rather than reactively.

1)Thank You.
2/3) I see. I always rely on Absoulte Resolution and Save Yourselves or Purging Flames or all. I do believe condition removal is important, although I may go from on extreme to another.
About vigor; Anybody considered/used/tested Purity of Body? – the new trait in Virtues.

I’m assuming I’m doing well building a healing setup – few changes here and there.
Thanks again.

Thank you for your input.
You all almost have the same toughness, vitality as me, less healing power, yet still the same healing as mine.

So I tried taking your advice and I got this.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fVMQNApdGlsApVo1ChfoJSIoM9fs/gScZAaAA-T1SDABO8AAOSZgPK9KTLAOq/c8hAoAzfMt/gCKBB4MAkiuAA-w

I am hoping I did a little better than my previous.
I ditched the Monk’s runes for the Trooper.
I got ‘Stand Your Ground’.
For the third utility I’m considering; Signet of Judgement, Purging Flames. Save Yourselves! or Retreat. This is what kept me from selecting more traits.
I know you’ll probably tell me to get Pure of Voice, although I feel I’ll be doing better with Battle Presence since I can remove conditions with the runes.

Ok, let me now how wrong I am.

A little of topic although I’m seeing this a lot. I’m still a newb but what is ‘pvt’? Or what does it stand for?
Thanks again guys.

Hello there
I looked over two main topics (WvW, The Guardian and You & Healway Guardian something I forgot, it’s not stickied :/)

Anyhow I came up with a build of my one.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fVAQNApdGlsApWo97wZoJSIoMnx/x+DboEXGgGA-TFTDABO8AAOSJWU7Pgj6PHfIAOT5RBmYA4EAmgUQJonaBSRXAZmHAA-w

How do you think it will be useful looking from a support type of view
I know there is no support only build, but I’m not really looking for damage either.

My most concern is the gear.

Thank you, looking forward for your responses.

Why not do Corrupted Orr in an instance tied to the personal story only?

Like Lion’s Arch. If I remember correctly, it was overrun by the Risen at one point and you have to exterminate them.
Also, if you play that part of Lion’s Arch, how is it presented? The renowned famous city or the crumbled and ruined city?
If the first, then it isn’t much of a deal to make Orr cleansed.

Neither Sigils of permament boost? Such as Sigil of Force.

After the patch, is it worth going 6/4/0/0/4 or 6/3/0/0/5 having Amplified Wrath as a trait?
Or the extra 100 power isn’t worth it?

6/10
7/10
6/10
Respectively ^^

My current Guardian Norn ^^

Thanks guys for your replies.
I’m assuming this way is more like it.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJARGl0ApQotCxfHKkMFrECazIgAoKFxz9gLA-zQyAYLA0FE9BiKAk+KiGblrIasqFMVJRUt3oIa1AA-e

With the first build I have one condition removal (with the exception of Signet of Resolve) and can get around 27-30sec of constant Retaliation.

The second build is going 30/25/0/5/10

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJARGl0ApQoNDxfHKksCikNjACgqeEP3jHiLA-zQyAYLA0FE9BiKAk+KiGblrIasqFMVJRUt3oIa1AA-e

Using Kindled Zeal ( or the future Amplified Wrath), having Purging Flames instead of Stand Your Ground and Master of Consecrations instead of Vengeful.

Pros: Having an extra Combo Field and a more frequent condition removal
Cons:
Having no Stability – I guess I should dodge more :P

Third is 30/25/0/0/15

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJARGl0ApZotCxfnJk8DrkNjACgqeEP3jHC-zQyAYLA0FE9BiKAk+KiGblrIasqFMVJRUt3oIa1AA-e

Using Kindled Zeal ( or the future Amplified Wrath), having Purging Flames instead of Bane Signet.

Pros:
Having an extra Combo Field and a more frequent condition removal.
Can get around 27-30s of Retaliation give or take 3s.
Stability

Cons:
Less Power (Loosing around 80 Power from the first build)
No Knock downs

So again, it’s a battle between more defensive options or offensive options.

Thanks!
I run solo mostly, I don’t find really find many people on, I don’t have any friends nor an active guild. Not that matters much anyway.

Thank you again for all your help.

Don’t be. You’ve been very helpful.
I’m not really good with acronyms, with is PUG?

If you feel like adding something else, please do so.
Thanks again.

Jerus.4350:

Why are you maxing virtues is the question though.

You have the Justice trait as your master trait. Why? It’s kinda redundant with Radiance tree traited up. Right now you have Justice refreshing on every kill, why do you need more burning?

I really think you’re better off dropping that GM trait in Virtue and using Absolute Resolution in the master spot.

This Frees up 5-10 points depending on how you look at it.

You could leave 5 points in virtue, so you’re at 25 total. THis gets you the 1% extra for each boon minor trait, which is not bad. As well as maintains most of the boon duration/virtue reuse bonuses from that tree. The other 5 points probably best thrown into Zeal to get the GS damage increase.

Or you could drop 10 points off, get your shout reuse from honor as well as like 1k hp and vigorous precision.

Or something else entirely.

Overall I think you’re just being a bit redundant with that Supreme Justice trait, it’s just not needed. Heck you could even throw on the Radiant Fire trait in your master radiance slot if you find you need more burning duration, but in my experience there’s usually a constant burning going on.

Virtue of Justice is my strong point though. Isn’t it better to focus on it? I really like Virtue Traits (except adept). I really wish to use Zeal, but there are barely more than two traits I’d like to use (Well I have less to choose which wouldn’t be bad.)
Maybe I’m overlooking this, but Grandmaster Traits for Guardian really suck, except maybe for a meditation build.

What I’m getting at here, is that there isn’t much diversity here. In builds, in armour, in trinkets. Correct me if I’m wrong.

I thank you for all of your replies, even if I don’t seem much appreciative. I did learn a lot on how to make a build and trinkets.

Thanks again guys.

Is it bad if I’m maxing Virtues or just the gear?

It’s kinda sad that everyone just uses Berserker gear…

I’m annoying aren’t I?

So, uhh, I took your advices, I came up with this.

http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJAR2k0ApQI+7Mhk9AAOQE0mBABA1HiHA-zwCBYLBBjJaEDYk3I0HQUBAZPFRjtypIasqFYqSER1eEFRrGA-e

How does it look?
I know you’ll tell me to go full Berzerker, but I’m Don’t have the hang of dodging with a Guardian yet, especially now that I’m taking most of my vigor yet, and I wanted a more tanky character as well.

How’s my decisions on trinkets and sigils? Because those I don’t have experience with.

The build has a few of empty slots – meaning I’m not certain which to choose.

At Utilities – I’m undecided between Purging Flames, another Signet or Smite Condition

Elite – Renewed Focus, Werewolf Form(Yes, yes, yes I do know it’s a racial skill and it’s weaker. Although the 2,4 and 5 are very useful at multiple enemies) or Tome of Wrath

At Raidance – Either Inner Fury, -20% Signet Cooldown, +20% Burning Durations.

At Virutes – Either Retaliary Subconscious or -20% Consecration Cooldown + +20% Consecration Duration (If any consecration is chosen

Thanks again, looking forward to your replies.

Note: I do know that about 8 days from now, some things will change drastically, but I just want some feedback how I am I doing so far.

Hey guys thanks for the replies!
Is there any number I should reach with my Power, Toughness Vitality? I’m assuming those are the main attributes.
Criticals – I really don’t want to depend on those to make my damage. Although the trait line isn’t half bad. My mindset might be wrong, simply because the previous game RNG was a mess.
So far I’ve found Honor and Virtues to be the most helpful lines. So yeah, I’ll do try to change till I’ll be comfortable.
Is it bad if I stick with Greatsword? I have the idea of having a close range weapon and a mid-long range weapon – and I’ve found staff to be pretty helpful as I can heal myself and burst myself with Empowering Might followed by Whirling Wrath.
Should I change the staff to perhaps Focus +Scepter?

What utilities do you frequently use? I’m still sticking with shouts and I really don’t know how to change my gameplay.
Is it bad if I go with Soldier gear if I choose my traits more offensive?
Vice-versa is it bad to choose defensive traits (Like my build I guess) and choose more offensive gear?

Ok I think I’m rambling and bored you enough.

I’ll do some playing around, I guess.

Thanks again, happy…uhm…skull smashing!

Edit: So I’m playing around with some builds, is it bad if I still use shouts?

Hello there, how are you feeling?

I felt a bit shy to post at first, as there are countless of threads posting their build and asking for help and I felt I’ll just be a spam. I have a level 75 Guardian and I’m aiming towards the following build. Anyhow without further ado;

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJARWl0ApQodDxfHEENhk9wARwD0+AAhzAjyIA-zwyAYLA0FEFCiKAk9KiGblrIasqFM1pgsiNpujA5RWWNA-e

My aim of this build is for PvE mostly. I usually travel solo (not much friends :/) and I find my shout build great as solo and when I encounter an event and people.
So my aim is to have a possible versatile build being solo and in a group (such as events and dungeons).
I don’t know much about trinkets and sigils and stuff like that so I tried my hard to get a good balance between Power, Toughness and Vitality.
I have some uncertainties about some traits which I’m also posting below with the complete build for those who can’t access the link (I at least sometimes can’t.):

Utilities: Signet of Resolve | Bane Signet | Contemplation of Purity | Save Yourselves!

Elite: Tome of Wrath or Renewed Focus (Still uncertain :P)

Traits: 0/15/0/25/30
Major Traits:
Radiance – Blind Exposure(VI)
Honor – Wrathful Spirits(I) OR Superior Aria(II) and Two-Handed Mastery(IX) Or Empowering Might (VIII)
Virtues – Retaliatory Subconscious(IV), Absolute Resolution(IX), Supreme Justice(VIII)

Armour: Soldier with Superior Rune of Strength
Accessories: x3 Knight, x2 Dire, x1 Berseker
Jewels: x2 Exquisite Beryl Jewel, x4 Exquisite Chrysocola Jewel

Weapons: Berseker Greatsword(Though might be soldier as I really like that Ghastly set (unless I fuse, hmm)) with Superior Sigil of Force(+5% Damage)
Soldier Staff with Superior Sigil of Leeching (Next attack steals health)

Sorry for the long post and I hope I am clear.

sendaf.8375:

By reduced cool downs do you mean traits that reduce the cooldowns on your weapons and utility skills? I find that on most classes those are actually the best traits to take.

Yes, that is exactly what I meant. And thank you for your input.

Numbers vary with each class, situation, and play style. My tanky warrior has about 2k armor and she can walk through most WvW zergs.

You can’t go wrong with Power, Toughness, Vitality stats especially if you are soloing a lot. Just change Power to Condition Damage if your running a condition build.

Look for builds in the profession forums or post the build you want to run and ask for help with gear. Finding a solid and friendly guild will also clear up a lot of problems like this. Don’t be afraid to talk to people! Over half of the MMO nerds i have met in my life are really friendly!

Above all experiment and experience different parts of game play!

I see. Yeah, I’ll try my best. It’s just this is a different community than the last I was part of (which there is no harm in it of course) and there are so many threads posting their builds and ask for help that posting mine would seem like spam.

In anyhow thanks for all of your input, I don’t have any other questions so far.
Thanks again, enjoy…whatever you do!

Hello fellow guardians,

I’m posting my aim build.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vUMQJARWl0ApQodDxfHEENhk9wARwD0+AAhzAjyIA-zwyAYLA0FEFCiKAk9KiGblrIasqFM1pgsiNpujA5RWWNA-e

My aim of this build is for PvE mostly. I usually travel solo (not much friends :/) and I find my shout build great as solo and when I encounter an event and people.
So my aim is to have a possible versatile build being solo and in a group (such as events and dungeons).

I don’t know much about trinkets and sigils and stuff like that so I tried my hard to get a good balance between Power, Toughness and Vitality.

I have some uncertainties about some traits which I’m posting below with the complete build for those who can’t access the link (I at least sometimes can’t.):

Weapons: Greatsword & Staff

Utilities: Signet of Resolve | Bane Signet | Contemplation of Purity | Save Yourselves!
Elite: Tome of Wrath or Renewed Focus (Still uncertain :P)

Traits: 0/15/0/25/30
Major Traits:
Radiance – Blind Exposure(VI)
Honor – Wrathful Spirits(I) OR Superior Aria(II) and Two-Handed Mastery(IX) Or Empowering Might (VIII)
Virtues – Retaliatory Subconscious(IV), Absolute Resolution(IX), Supreme Justice(VIII)

Armour: Soldier with Superior Rune of Strength
Accessories: x3 Knight, x2 Dire, x1 Berseker
Jewels: x2 Exquisite Beryl Jewel, x4 Exquisite Chrysocola Jewel

Weapons: Berseker Greatsword(Though might be soldier as I really like that Ghastly set (unless I fuse, hmm)) with Superior Sigil of Force(+5% Damage)
Soldier Staff with Superior Sigil of Leeching (Next attack steals health)

Perhaps I’m asking too much, anyhow I’d like some feedback, thanks.

Stramatus.5219:

^ A TES theme in the names I see?

I have a Norn Necromancer: Serana Blackheart

Probably not a very Norn name I am thinking. Serana is from Skyrim lol.

Sounds more like a human name but still nice. 6/10 imo :P

My Norn Guardian; Valkrylot

Thanks for the replies guys! I appreciate it.

One question about traits now. Is it bad if you choose most your major traits on reduced cool downs? Does it make my build weak? Or it doesn’t matter much?

Is there any number, for an attribute, one should reach if for example he’s going for a tanky build or a DPS build?

I hope I’m not bothering you with many questions and thanks again.

Hi!
Having a great time? I hope so.
Me? I’m fine, thanks for asking.

Anyhow, I’ve read countless of threads, lurked around and still have some uncertainty about those attributes.
I have a level 80 inexperienced Thief and I’m currently playing a level 72 Guardian – and I’d like to ask some questions – they’re not specific class related as why I’m posting here (at least if I’m understanding these forums correctly.)

I really don’t know much, I play mostly solo (I really don’t have any friends) and PvE (I haven’t touched WvWvW and PvP yet).

Ok ok ok, I’ll jump straight to the point. Sheesh.

So the point of this thread is (probably a stupid one);
I’m pretty certain (I might be wrong) that one must spread his attributes like for example; focusing your traits on Vitality and Toughness, while having your trinkets and armour on more offensive attributes like Power, Precision and Condition damage.

Is there any must do’s and don’t’s in attributes?
Is there any certain attribute one should focus on his weapons, on his armour and on his trinkets?
About sigils and runes – Should one keep the same type for each piece of armour? Is it viable to have different runes? I’ve tried to build an armour in the Build Editor (props to who built it by the way) and I’ve seen many runes I wish to use/combine.

This is so far my problems – I think.
Thanks for reading (and hopefully answers).

This isn’t exactly my build. However I’d like to ask advice on it.
My primary focus is PvE. I’m still lvl51 so I’m still seeking information. I have no idea about which sigils to use but I tried to collect as many information as possible and of course I tried to hit my aims as well. The few that are empty is because I’m still uncertain which to choose. My major aim though is about armour and traits

Please tell me what you think and what I should focus on. Any criticism is welcome

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fUMQJASGlYgCDnFyvbCJ7hIhgJI2DMKj6orCUEA-jgzAYrAl9KiGbJDoyhUBlGrroqFMVJquERZCrOh0nAe8lV7NCEA-e

This looks very promising and close for what I’ve searching.

I may have the wrong mentality, though why use Signets if you’re not going to invest in Radiance? Personally I try to stick to utilities which I can get less cooldown or bonus on them.
Also I see you invest into Virtues. What about consecrations?

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,
Sorry if it’s mentioned and I haven’t logged in game yet, but does Purging Flames affect yourself as well?

I like Prayer to Dwayna, especially when dealing with Skill Point Givers. I’m a thief, and when I use Hide in Shadows it’s easy to that Skill Point Giver to rest and goes friendly.
Also it’s my highest healing skill for my thief. Is that bad? O.o

Blacklisted.9365:

“We” don’t call it Guildwars1? I certainly do. Do you call WW1 just World War?

And OP, if you plan on WvWvW’ing alot you’ll most likely want the shortbow for its “5” skill which lets you shadowstep away. This comes in handy alot when trying to escape.

Isn’t its initiative cost a little bit high or just me?

Rottaran Owain.6789:

For utility, Shadow refuge is amazing. Not only does it stealth you for an extremely long period of time (meaning PvE enemies will completely ignore you) letting you stall, or escape from many hairy situations, but it also heals you, and anyone else in the area of effect. Firing projectile finishers out of the shadow refuge will also leech life off enemies, and the ability to stealth allies makes you highly effective at resurrecting fallen allies in mid-battle.

Caltrops is another good one for PvE. Just drop ’em, and watch the enemies walk right over it, taking with them many stacks of bleed damage, and cripple to make kiting them much easier.

One other thing to keep in mind is that your race effects what skills you get partially outside sPvP. Depending on the race, you may get a powerful combination. For instance, the Asuran Radiation field poison field, in combination with the shortbow’s clusterbomb allows you to apply AoE weakness to enemies practically perpetually despite the 60 second recharge for the skill. Very good for reducing incoming damage whilst not giving up your own damage output.

Thanks
Is Shadow Refuge good when alone too?
(I’d like a bit more tips more for solo outside PvPs and WvWvW)

Rizzy.8293:

First off, we dont call it guildwars ONE.
It’s just Guildwars.

Secondly, Pistol Pistol is kind of not as good because you’re not as mobile as you are on a short bow, Pistol Pistol however, is very blind spammy, which can help you if you’re going to rally someone in the middle of a combat field.

Theres no real far superior weapon per say, just weapons that fit your play style.

Since I use D/D as well I use the shortbow to stay mobile with skill 3 if need to get out of the place quick.

And my favourite trait is shadow arts.

Then again its all because I like being sneaky and confuse people

Sorry, didn’t mean to offend anyone by that.
So you rely on daggers and to get the heck out of there you use shortbow?
May I ask what Utility Skills & Trait you use?

Hello,
I’m new to these forums so…Hi! I’ve been playing for a bit, I have played Thief mostly and loving it. Been silent for the past week, found some good information and some whiners too.
I’ve never played GW1, only this, I have to say job well done.
I got my Thief up to 65 so far and I’d like to ask some questions:
I’m running with Dual Daggers( = D/D right?) and Dual Pistols(=P/P right?). According to here, running with Dual Pistols isn’t that effective. I still haven’t understood everything about it but the majority is because it’s weak compared to other sets. Partly is true, but I still can’t wrap my head around this one.
Now probably everyone speaks about PvPs and WvWvW. I tried once PvP so far and was fun. But I want tips and hints for leveling up…well ‘normally’, by doing the hearts, events, etc. The most part I’m alone, so solo leveling mostly
Anyway I want another alternative for ranged attacks. Shortbow is good, but only in events imo, it has too much Area damage, and attracting too much mobs…is well not good.

Question1: So the other ranged option is Pistol/Dagger right?
I found it lacking a bit in damage, just my opinion. Why is Pistol/Dagger better than Dual Pistols?(If it is) How should I spec for this?

Another thing is the utility skills.
There are some nice ones but sadly I can’t have them all.
Right now I’m using; Roll for Initiative, Signet of Agility and the last one, which frequently changes; Caltrops /Signet of Shadows/Ambush/Assassin’s Signet/Not sure what else… .

Question2: Should I use only 1 Signet? If so which one? Signet of Agility and Assassin’s Signet are most frequently used.
What do you think is better whilst using Dual Daggers and Dual pistols(or perhaps I’d changed them to Pistol/Dagger)??

As a Healing Skill: I use Hide in Shadows. Tried Signet of Malice didn’t like it much.

Elite: Hounds of Balthazar. Yes, racial skills are weaker and just for the show and other that but, found them most reliable. I do tend to change it to Thieves’ Guild sometimes since it has a lower Cooldown, and Daggerstorm for the same reason.

Now for my Trait build:
16 in Deadly Arts. Got Sundering Strikes
19 in Critical Strikes. Got Furious Retaliation
0 in Shadow Arts
10 in Acrobatics. Got Power of Inertia
15 in Trickery. Got Trill of the Crime
Now I have 1 point in Deadly Arts which suppose to go in Critical Strikes, Clicked too fast it seems.

Question3:What should I change? What should I add/remove?

Sorry for the long post.
Thanks