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I’ve been playing D/D in PvP and in PvE Lvl 1-80. Everytime I switch to another weapon I feel like playing a much weaker, less versatile, slow class xD
It’s sad that I have to get a staff for higher lvl fractals and other stuff coz I’d stick to D/D 24/7 everywhere ^^ It’s simply 2 gud.
> coz of math stuffs but in the end it all depends on the player
sure it depends on his play skill but also on his ability to create good builds.
Yes, it does. I’m not used to play MMOs, tbh GW2 is the 1st real MMO I’m playing for a long time. I’ve played almost every MOBA out there for a LONG time before coming to GW2. And the difference between good and bad players in MOBA is easily to see how often they die. Killing people/creeps isnt hard tbh. Everyone can do it. But to survive is more important. I rather lack a lil bit dmg output but still be able to take some shots then falling down like a glass cannon. Since D/D DMG output is made by constantly pressuring ur enemy it doesnt really matter if u only hit for 3.5k or 2.8 k. These 700 DMG doesnt win u games. But dealing a lot of dmg over time by NOT dying wins it. Having reduced CC is godlike. It always was in MOBAs as it it in MMOs. Having some immunity as and some free armor is also as well very good. Since I like playing pesky bruisers D/D with a kinda tanky build seems to be the way to go.
The Problem is that I dont wanna miss at least 10 Air because mobality is waaaaay to good. Going 0 0 20 20 30 does have this problem. I acknowlede the fact that that 20 earth is a beast but there must be another possible way.
I think that people shud learn to copy “classic” builds. 0 10 0 30 30 is a beast. But many people think it’s only good coz of the dmg of water 25. Boons on its own are very awesome. Having 10% more dmg when 5 boons are up are also nice to have. But are they mandatory? I doubt it. Being more tanky and having more cc reduction are WAY stronger than these + % of dmg. Like I said. When I deal 3 k dmg and have + 10% then 3.3 k dmg…c’mon who cares about 300 dmg when you have this much survival that u wont die in a blast?
Getting some points into earth is way stronger. If u feel that u need more life u can still get some vit by equipment and jewelry.
In the end it’s like I say. Personal preference. These are my opinions about some stuffs. And I will try to make a solid build on my own. daphoenix is a very good player (concering playstyle and builds) and he and his thread gave me tons of ideas to try things out. For me I have to try the best balance between: Armor, Life, DMG, Heal Power, Mobility, CC-Reduction, Boons. I’m not the one speccing into cond. dmg. Since it can be cleared by many classes and since real dmg > cond. dmg any time (IMO).
Thinking about this already like 6 hours. I have to try it when I’m in game again.
I like Evasive Arcana. But lets be honest. Do u guys “spam” dodge rolls all over? Most of the time it’s more situal and you arent going to “waste” endurance for nothing, so most time u use roll to dodge or to heal when attuned to water. I know that you can have other effects on dodge rolls BUT most of the time u use Evasive Arcana for quick heals which are awesome.
Now about my thoughts. 0 10 20 20 20 OR 0 15 20 15 20.
When you have more armor and be more tanky DO u need the heal of evasive arcana? I dont think so. Reducing DMG Vs. more heals.
When u get massive cc-reduction with Earth + Melandru + Food do u need these many cond. removals? CC-Reduction Vs cond. removals. (Does cc-reduction also affect bleed, burn, confusion and poison? Or is it only good against stun, cripple, chilled and imobilized?) This thought includes 15 in air + 15 in water.
Another cool thing is that u can take armor of earth over cleansing fire. Double Armor of earth + MORE DMG reduction thx to it? I kinda feel like a steamroll, lol.
I cant even say which one is better because in the end everything seems to be viable. xD Just another idea I’m looking forward to hear ur opinions about it.
One last thing. I rarely use my elite skill. I simply dun like em. They all aren’t this strong. I do know that u can use Fiery GS for some other escape methods but they aren’t mandatory IMO. I also dislike tornado. Summoning stuff might be o.k. for PvE action but in WvWvW and sPvP/tPvP it’s not really reliable. I haven’t tested it but I guess in higher fractals summoning an elemental wont get u anything as well. Racial skills are another option but playing as an asura my elite are really limited.
PS: Sorry for my english. I know it’s not the best.
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Ah. Good ol’ grenades.
I see what u did there. It’s great to stack vuln. when playing in a team. Dats for sure. It boosts ur dmg as well.
The main problems I have with this build:
I dont like grenades and bombs.
I dont like the explosive tree.
I acknowledge the dmg and the chance of stacking vuln. with ur build. But I’m more opting for a allaround “support” build. I know that EG has been nerfed with the last past. But there arent any other options left. I can use TK for control and stuff. But overall EG might be a better choice for “real” support issues.
I still dont know if 409 + Super elixir are overkill in terms of cond. heal
Hey guys.
So far, I’ve been playing some power rifle + elixir build to deal decent dmg while having elixirs for cleanse, buffs and support. TK was my only kit for the cc and support mechanic. I like TK especially with throw wrench. Another nice short cd dmg option.
Recently I’ve been playing a lot of dungeons with my friends and I wonder if I shud try an EG/elixir build. The major problem is that I’m more of a close combat player with my rifle and switching to TK doesnt change this. Since I’m not playing a full glass cannon build I’m not doing this much dmg with rifle and TK anyways. I wonder if EG is a good answer to deal with these issues. I like supporting my team anyways in a lot of ways. I dont need to do this much dmg when having other options I can opt for.
I was thinking of a 0/30/0/30/10 or 0/20/0/30/20 build or sth like that. Do u guys have any builds or advices for me? How important are traits like “increasing range” of EG or +15 % DMG? I guess kit refinement is mandatory coz it’s awesome with EG. Elixirs are also a must have. (In my builds and in my optionion). I wanna aim for using EG for long range combats and rifle for close combat in most cases.
What about +heal? I know that heal scales really aweful so I guess I wont spend some points in this.
Is it a good idea to try out a EG build? Like I said, I like supporting, tanking stuff while doing some dmg as well. (While DMG is the least I’m focused on)
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