Guild Wars 2

I left my previous guild a while ago due to an incident and I haven’t been able to find a guild I really like since then. I’m looking for a close-knit guild where everyone is friends with each other. Not a big 300 person guild where you know no one. I’m on pretty much all the time, and I’ve played since launch. I’m willing to any content, but I’m mostly into PvE.

So I found this build that looks perfect for me. But the runes are way too kitten expensive.

http://tinyurl.com/lx25sr3 (Credit to Bacardi Babe.4391)

I’m looking for a rune that can give similar stats, but isn’t too expensive. I know that rune is pretty unique and I might just have to power through it and save gold for a week or so, but any help is greatly appreciated.

-Five Inch Death

Fay.2357:

hggt.7260:

I’ll definitely take a look. Thank you very much for the help and not saying “zerker or gtfo” like I’ve seen in the past.

I’m thinking maybe helm chest and pants are knight’s and gloves boots and shoulders are cavaliers? That was partially rhetorical.

I’ll let you know if I need anything else, you were a great help. Thanks again!

Edit: Is it possible you could send me a link to the dungeon build thread? I only took a minute to look for it but I dont have much time before I have to go. If you could that would be great. Thanks again.

Edit 2: Nevermind, found it. But arent most of those builds a bit out of date? Are there more recent builds that I may not find just by looking at the list?

Nothing has changed for Mesmer in a significant way since that guide was last updated. All of the builds and other information contained within it is accurate and complete.

Alright. I just don’t want to spend money on an out of date build. xD

I’ll check it all out. Thanks again!

I’ll definitely take a look. Thank you very much for the help and not saying “zerker or gtfo” like I’ve seen in the past.

I’m thinking maybe helm chest and pants are knight’s and gloves boots and shoulders are cavaliers? That was partially rhetorical.

I’ll let you know if I need anything else, you were a great help. Thanks again!

Edit: Is it possible you could send me a link to the dungeon build thread? I only took a minute to look for it but I dont have much time before I have to go. If you could that would be great. Thanks again.

Edit 2: Nevermind, found it. But arent most of those builds a bit out of date? Are there more recent builds that I may not find just by looking at the list?

Hey everyone. I’ve left my mesmer alone for a long time and now her build is completely out of date. I want a build that has decent health/toughness and can sustain a moderate amount of damage. Whether that damage comes from precision, base damage or crit doesnt matter to me. Hell, it could even be condi if I can keep myself alive.

I’m not too big on zerker sets because they’re too squishy and I find myself constantly downed in dungeons. I’ve never been able to keep myself alive in full damage gear. It’s just not my playstyle. I always have to have some source of health.

I’ve tried making my own build, but I dont want to spend any money on anything until I’m sure it’s what I want. And I dont know mesmer well enough to be confident that the build I made is what I want.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

MastaNeenja.1537:

How about expansions? How about YEEEEAAAAAAaaaaah!!!!

10/10 would buy, seriously

we’ve tried the rest now it’s time to try the best … solution that is.

also you can substitute the word expansion for campaigne I would buy that too.

I like your attitude lol.

Ah I see how that would be helpful. Thanks very much guys!

That seems like it will fit my style very well. Thanks a lot! But one question, why corruption skills and traits that effect them with such little condition damage?

Hey everyone, I’ve jumped around from conditions to pure power to WvW support builds on my necromancer. But I cant find one I like. Can anyone help me? I prefer running a combination of power and health. A tanky condition build would be pretty awesome, but all the ones that I’ve found are squishy. Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys!

I see. So it is possible/likely we will be seeing a new dragon fight eventually. Because after all, that is what this game is about. And I got bored out of my mind dealing with the living story. Though it has gotten better, and I am extremely gracious it’s free, I don’t feel it’s keeping people playing the game. Without an expansion, or some type of big content release the game will be dead. I love the game, but it needs a big content release. I think the Living Story is a good idea, but ArenaNet should not be putting all of their focus on it. And by what you guys are saying (thankfully) they aren’t.

Hello, I’ve been bothered a bit recently by the lack of expansions. At first I did not mind the base game, because I had much to do. But 2 years in and I get bored. Guild Wars 2 was originally intended to be about fighting the dragons. Which is what I want to do. I was occupied with the Living Story for a little, but after the destruction of Lion’s Arch I was both unimpressed and annoyed. At that time I haven’t even heard anything about an expansion. I assume (and hope) that the Living Story is leading into a fight with Mordremoth. But I still have heard nothing about ArenaNet even working on it.

I really look forward to seeing an expansion, and I especially hope to see it soon. The Living Story is free content, which I appreciate, but it’s lacking lore. And straying from the original topic of the game. As I have addressed before, I want an expansion. I’m tired of the Living Story. So can I at least get my faith in ArenaNet back by getting clarification that there ‘will’ be an expansion in the near future?

6. I like the name, but Olaf reminds me more of a Norn.

My Charr’s name is Tybalt Nopaws… That’s right. Tybalt Nopaws

Hey guys, this is my tank build I’ve just recently made. So far it’s pretty good. It has a lot of condition removal, and has quite a bit of health as well. The power is moderate but not amazing. I prefer to run more vital builds, instead of pure power and hoping for the best while I fight 3 mobs. xD
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fdAQFAUlcTp8qVXxCLseNieBByAkARviaMjPOvVC-TBSBABPp8LWlg7o+TDm/QRHAIXAgY2fAgHAAA-e

Blackjacks.9856:

Basaltface.2786:

Blackjacks.9856:

hggt.7260:

I’m not saying kits are useless. I’m just saying that there are other options. There are too many people who think the meta builds are all there is. But there are other options. As you can see, not everyone uses kits. Because it’s not necessary in all builds. So just know that there are other options if you want to spend time working on a back piece or legendary.

I 100% agree with you, I’m totally against the kit swap “meta”. Hell the kits I do use other people laugh at me for (FT/EG). People rea really underestimating the power of turrets these days, and gadgets has some cooldown issues but can still be fantastic for eclectic builds.

with the upcoming patch the FT\EG combo is nothing to laugh anymore

Don’t you just love being meta before it’s even a thing? Half the reason I quit playing MOBAs is because I would get trashed for “troll builds” but still outperform FOTM builds simply because I knew how my skills worked and I always play to my strengths.

People don’t really get that there is a variety of builds to choose from. They just pick whatever is the “best” and hope it works for them. So I can imagine you got trashed for playing a “bad” build, but it’s whatever works best for you. It’s kinda funny to see how many people believe there’s only one good build out there.

Alright. I’ll make sure to check back every once in a while to see what’s new. Thanks alot!

Wolfar.6508:

I run a website primarily dedicated to the Engineer profession, the website is called http://www.wolfineer.com/. I recently updated my builds on there so I suggest you to take a look there, could help you out greatly!

Sure thing. I’ll go there and check things out. But a website dedicated to engineer builds alone? That’s pretty awesome!

^ 7/10. I like the armored but still mobile look.

I’m not saying kits are useless. I’m just saying that there are other options. There are too many people who think the meta builds are all there is. But there are other options. As you can see, not everyone uses kits. Because it’s not necessary in all builds. So just know that there are other options if you want to spend time working on a backpiece or legendary.

johnpoc.8732:

You guy should give me a legendary to know how it feels :>

Wish I could do that.

Sylvari.6083:

See this: http://metabattle.com/wiki/MetaBattle_Wiki for builds.

I’ll check that out.

Anymras.5729:

Unfortunately, non-Kit weapons for Engineers are ‘lesser.’ They’re intentionally weak, because the Engineer is balanced around Kits, according to the Class Balance Philosophy.

But this is all off-topic. Moving on!

It really is a shame that, almost two years into the game’s release, a chunk of the playerbase is saddled with such an oversight; a game that revolves around cosmetics as endgame progression forcing a chunk of the characters to not see their Legendary (which takes an absurd amount of time and energy to craft), or their back items (many of which are metarewards, including the new vine pack), if they use the skills they’re designed around. It’s stupid.

I hate to move back onto this topic. But there are many good engineers that don’t use grenade kits, or bombs. Maybe even flamethrower. Perhaps the weapons are initially weaker, but you can make a build where they are just as effective as a bomb kit. Kits are the meta, but they are not all there is. So if you are complaining about not being able to see your legendary because you have to use kits, then just stop. Because you don’t have to use kits. They are optional.

coglin.1867:

Lightsbane.9012:

digitalruse.9085:

This ranks up there with hobosacks. Making a legendary for engis is discouraging cause we never get to see it.

some of us run builds centered around a weapon.

The problem is that these are the most limiting of all builds, and they are the most limiting and generally the weakest, by design. Either way, I am not sure why you mention that here, unless you are here to promote the “hobosack” and speak out against those who would like to be rid of them.

I actually run a support build centered around elixirs, and it’s not very limited. To me at least. I feel many kits are boring, and I enjoy the play-style of using a weapon instead of a kit much more. I understand that it may not be the meta. But that does not make it lesser. Sorry if I’m getting a little off topic.

Sure thing. I probably will if I want any advice. I’ve played mine since launch, but I’ve never played him a ton. Hoping to get into him again.

Thanks alot. I’ll take a look at it.

Hey guys. I feel like my engineer build has been outdated. Can anyone help me with a new build? I’m looking for something with good health and damage. Just well rounded in general really. I enjoy running dungeons/fractals and roaming in WvW, so something that is effective in PvP would be nice too. But I mainly play PvE. I like the play-style of pistol/pistol and pistol/shield the best, but I’m willing to make the switch to a rifle.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me in-game too.

Basaltface.2786:

hggt.7260:

Everyone has trench coats, along with Magitech. This is my solution.

thats also a coat… just sayin. Still looks good though lol

I meant stuff like the temple medium armor. I should have clarified.

Everyone has trench coats, along with Magitech. This is my solution.