Guild Wars 2

Hey folks,

I’ve been a player since the 2012, but had to leave the game due to time constraints. I’m looking to get back into the game, this time to explore raiding content. I’m turning to raids as my next stop, as I’ve just about completed content for my guardian in a few other areas, and would like to start working towards legendary armor.

I’m not really sure where to start with raids, so I’m asking you, the player base, to send some guidance my way. Here are some specifics to get started, but if you have other advice, feel free to share!

1) I main a guardian, any recommendations for builds besides zerk dragon hunter with utilities of 2 traps/power insignia? (found this on meta battle)
2) Should I get all the other HoT masteries first?
3) What raid wing should I start with (does it matter)?
4) Food?
5) Any good ways to find raiding friends/squads/guilds?
6) Any recommendations to becoming a better player? (i.e. modifying controls, learning dodging mechanics, recommended voice chat)

Also, let me know if I should switch classes, as I currently have level 80s of zerk ele, condi necro, zerk warrior, and zerk thief. I’m not sure which is preferred meta, but I’m a fan of my guardian.

See you in the Mists,
Chance

P.S. I’ll be looking for a new guild/friends, so send me a message!

Completed first two Fractals with no problem (Snowblind and Uncategorized fractals), but at the end of the third, Underground Facility Fractal, the “ready” window for the next round did not spawn, even after all of us opened the reward chest. Although someone accidentally pressed the “go to lab” button, the request was denied. We tried dying, leaving the party, tried /stuck, everyone but the host leaving the instance, and just the host leaving the instance, all to no avail. Needless to say, we spent a while completing the first 3 fractals at level 26, and we were unable to face the Jade Maw to increase our personal reward level.
Hopefully this problem can get fixed so it doesn’t happen to other members of the community. Thanks for the help!