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Condi Druid worth a go?

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Agree with you. But pugs only want 1 druid in raid, everytime. Only time you’ll get to run 2 druids is in an organized or semi-organized one.

I don’t pug that often recently but everytime I do pugs run in a 4-4-2 setup. I am on EU server so that might be a difference. But ye in a 7-2-1 setup playing a condi druid is a bit harder (but still doable on gorse and sabetha!)

We did just that last night and I ran condi, going off what most folks said here. Red Guard died first and team stayed healed yet at the end when we killed VG of course a pug had to have a go….“Why run vipers, why run 2 druids, etc.?”
Why do people feel the need to be so toxic, and it was mostly a guild run anyways with 2 pugs. This guy refused TS, “didn’t need”, which was fine but then dies on first GC.
Ah well, was still fun and that’s the point!

Make Engi Raid Again

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“As for the strength of SS, Xyonon tipped me off to it, but on VG running condi scrapper you can pop healing gyros to get to that far away green (and then blast the water field toolbelt skill to heal the group!). Also makes getting 2 wisps on bloom a breeze, lots of little cool uses.”

I did the same thing and it rocked!!! Nice change even though I got hassled for not using the turret at first, til we got the kill!

so was kicked from raid

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lead raid with 6 inexperienced players of escort. still killed the boss. now i was standing exactly how i was when commander kicked me. all of those players didnt have mastery from raids. also the 4 players that did 3 were on tower i was in lane.

Then whats the point of this post?

Raid - Group forming difficulty

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1-No
2- n/a
3- The LFG is fine its the community that is tough. Having to have all builds ready to go if you want to raid kinda blows, but I get it.
Would just like to see folks loosen up a bit on the whole “gotta be meta or else” mentality. Other than that, they are doing fine.

Pocket Raptors as an Engineer?

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Nades, all day long on dem lil suckers. Or Flamethrower. And you do have to move a bit, any class does. Stand still and they will own you.

Help needed with class on laggy connection

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Where are you in Aussie? Do you have Foxtel there? Id so, they have great net, can even get cable most likely and through your Foxtel. I’m in (near) Brissy and while NBN isn’t available yet dangit we run cable thru our Foxtel and its great. Well, still 200-300 ping but doesn’t drop or lag.

Condi Druid worth a go?

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So the answer to your question is: Condi druid is viable to bring in wing 1, but most pug groups prefer a full healer druid.

Sadly that will kill it for me until such a time as the mentality changes for making groups. But thanks for the reply!

Best raid party comp

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“At a certain point, your group will just perform better by having players stick consistently with the same profession so that they can maximize their own performance, both with ‘rotations’ and fight mechanics.”

That’s the ticket right there. Sums it all up nicely!

Engi and raids

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This discussion makes me so happy… but also so sad.
Happy because there are plenty of things that engineer can do and the more you think about it, the more you find new usage.
Sad because I am forbidden to use my engi in my guild unless we go on VG, because “engi do no damage” “engi are not in the strat vids of [KING]” “there is no space for engi in the group” “better have 2 PS and 2 Rev in the group because else we can’t have enough might and fury” “Necros are better condi dealer than engi” “If you don’t take FT you won’t make enough condi damage”…. yes I’m crying now…

You nailed it!! I just did Vg on Engi and tried some of things suggested here and must say gyro for heals when doing green circles rocks! Prot and heals on the run, very nice.
But yea, everything you mentioned is so true….and sad.

Engi vs Guard ?

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ok.
I just get myself into forum to start the exact same post.
The difference.
I main a guardian and recently a level up an engi with tomes and start map completion to open waypoints.Playing around with engi i just ask myself a question….what i was doing with the guardian?
Engi feels way better than everything. Take down mobs easily and protect himself from them, healing alies, giving might and swiftnes and all that(correct me if i m wrong i have him 3 days), plus ….the playstyle…omg that playstyle. I found myself several times to just rofl with him.
My guardian is half ascended but as it seems i ll pass amults , back etc to engi(zerk hammer yes ) and continue with him.
Also hammer is really a blast on engi, or at least i feel it that way.
I’ ll leave guard to dust for a while…for now. It took some buff with recent changes an also other ppl said that engi is nerfed(don’t know it i’ m fresh), but i don’t really care.
I just love engi so much right now….
I don’t care for wvw as my ele spread a lot of aoe in there dressed in soldiers :P , and pvp just passing through my eyes without even stopping..
More experience players can give some feedback.

I too had the DH/Guardian and have gone to Engi, mostly because I am looking for a class to raid with more often but also that is “fun” in open world, PVE, etc.
I jumped back onto my Druid (condi) but keep coming back to my Engi for some reason…lol. Fun perhaps?
What builds do you all go with? I am currently condi but that’s more for raids as I really doubt a Scrapper would even get a look at. But I am keen to run Scrapper hammer outside of raids, if its viable and not squishy?

Engineer is still great!!!!!

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But…but…all math aside….Engi still good? PVE, raids, etc.?

Condi Druid worth a go?

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yea, I’m back, on my Druid now. Still struggling with finding the “right” toon for raiding and such. Have a Reaper and rev both full asc and all that but am finding the classes boring as, especially the Revenant!
I mean spam 1,occansional 2 help knockback and then staff 5 for cc. And it never fails that if CC is slow they blame the Rev! I swear am I the only one or what??
Anyways….had fun levelling and playing Druid but was hassled with “Oh my god, why you condi?!” and junk like that.
I don’t play a healer, never have,but am fine with helping to support with going into CA if needed. But there again I was "told’ that doing so was a dps loss and I shouldn’t bother.
So I ask…are raids looking for/taking Condi druid or is it pretty much you better be a healer or no go? Or am I stuck with playing Reaper for Condi since that seems to be the rage? Also have an Engi but dang they a tricky class to play right. I can get by sure but that’s not the goal so am hoping that condi Druid perhaps has gotten some love lately.

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Dang Manuhell….so whats the answer?
I am so over the boring Rev rotation (cant even call it that) and also for getting the blame if cc fails on VG. Hello!!! I am not the only cc folks!
But am keen to try a class that’s engaging yet can get a nod into raids. Was hoping Engi would offer that but dang it all if it seems to be the same junk as with DH. Yea, we can do it, but the masses don’t want it. Hopefully something will swing the right way.

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“Hehe yea, I normally go with 312 as Condi Scrapper at VG”
Wait…what!? Condi Scrapper?? What did I miss? Do share please, I am intrigued as I am always keen for something not of the “norm”!
And thanks heaps Xyonon!

It’s just a condi engi with Scrapper instead of Tools, you trade a little dps for the utility of gyros.

Ah, no using Hammer or anything? Still condi gear? I thought perhaps more use of elixir gun and such for condi. Ok, thanks for that!

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“Hehe yea, I normally go with 312 as Condi Scrapper at VG”
Wait…what!? Condi Scrapper?? What did I miss? Do share please, I am intrigued as I am always keen for something not of the “norm”!
And thanks heaps Xyonon!

Practice Raids and Novices

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Was that you in our run Ging? Ended up being our Chrono tank as the Necro that wanted to try had no clue at all and then we had huge issues with toughness, someone had like 1500?!!
If not then I too experienced your same pain and yea, I get “training” and “noob” runs but knowing at least the basics is a must. I tend to agree with Chaos in that lots of folks are looking for carries. Sadly I think that’s what happens with many a pug and also why Pugs are becoming more strict than your own Guild runs!

Raids, what flavor?

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Oh I didn’t even notice I forgot to mention rev. Imo revenant is essential to have for every group. It provides fury and protection with ease and does good dps at the same time while having great cc capabilities. A lot of people think commanders(or full boon duration) chronomancer and say another tempest instead of a rev is way better dps when in fact the gap between the two is really small. I think its a really bad idea for unorganized groups especially to not take a rev because fury issues are commnon in pugs and rev simplifies that. Overall though I think that every group should have a revenant too and personally I would never run without one.

People always complain that " my class isn’t wanted I can’t raid" even though atm all the classes that fill dps roles are pretty close to each other. It’s still funny to see how most pugs are still demanding tempests even though a decent thief would definitely out dps an average tempest while providing big cc contribution.

Let me ask you this….
With the changes with DH now you reckon using sword/torch they can be as good as Rev, with keeping fury up due to symbol? Perhaps dps is on par or higher, allows you to stay ranged and you can cc as well with bane signet? Just some thoughts for other options is all. That and Rev is getting sooo boring, lol.

Raids, what flavor?

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Thanks for that, its a start, and from one who knows for sure. Funny I didn’t see a Rev mentioned. Are they slowly becoming obsolete in lieu of Chrono having the right runes and such?
So 5 more or less filling the roles of the “holy trinity”, for lack of a better term, leaving room for 5 dps of any flavour. Now of course we know if VG then condi is a must but still good to know. Not sure why so many are crying that they have no place in raids for surely with 2-5 spots open it shouldn’t be an issue?
Only problem I see is if someone has one toon and that one is perhaps one of the less ’favoured" of the classes for raiding. But this game does allow for a person to have several so again no real need for the raid hate.
Looking forward to what others have to add!

Raids, what flavor?

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Ok, here’s one to get the masses talking, I hope.
What is considered the most sought after profession for Raids? Now, I know that each boss/encounter is different but just looking for a general overall aspect, kinda like what “should” every raid have. Like we know VG needs the condi for the Red guardian, but is all Reaper ideal or maybe something else, thoughts along those lines.
Feel free to add in why you think as well, intrigued to see what people are thinking in terms of raiding.

Engi and raids

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THANKS Xyonon!!!!
That’s just the sort of info I was after. I was going to ask which was best, power or condi, but you broke it down very nicely.
And thanks for all the other replys, its all great info! Time to go make good use of my Engi and see if I can shine!

Oh and real quick…..Xyonon, do you have any sort of guide/youtube etc. in regards to rotations/priorities/builds and what to use when, all that fun stuff?

And to the general Engi public….whats “best” for just messing around solo open world, metas, maps etc.? Condi or power?

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It is true that people do not want Engineers as much as some other classes. I’d put them in the lower middle range. You’ll find plenty to play but you won’t be the golden boy. Getting in is very doable though so don’t be discouraged.

Thanks for that! Yea, not worried about being the be all-end-all dps’er but as long as I can get a nod, then the rest is on me.

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Are Engineers even given a look still in raids or have they gone the way of the dodo?
I see people asking for and having heaps of Reapers but nary a one Engi.
Was keen to give the class a go again but don’t want to waste the time if they are the new red-headed step-child (no offense to any red heads).
From what I have seen posted its seems to be a mix, some swear on em and others say they are a waste. But isn’t that pretty much true of any class?
And yea, would go Condi of course as I doubt power even gets a thought when it comes to raiding.
I play PVE and run around doing dailies, Metas and the like and then of course a raid if I can get one. I have a fully asc Condi Reaper but am looking for something with a bit more of a challenge, which brought me to Engineer.

Help needed with a pve mesmer

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Bearshaman mentioned this in passing, but it’s actually really important that this question is resolved: Do you already have fully ascended amulet/rings/accessories/back/weapons?

If the answer to that question is no, then you need to focus on getting those first. Ascended armor is massively less efficient than all of those pieces while being simultaneously far more expensive to obtain.

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Mesmer dps is awful. Mesmers are also wanted in literally every single raid party that exists. The meta raid build with chrono provides powerful party support that can’t be obtained elsewhere. Now this often means it’s convenient for you to also be the tank of the raid, but that’s not actually required. I will say that finding raids as a chrono able to tank should be easier than if you’re not willing to tank, but both types of parties do exist.

Open world PvE mesmer is pretty miserable though, there’s not really any way of getting around it. Your dps is low, aoe is hard to come by, and damage is linked to the clunky phantasm mechanic. Every other class is easily better than mesmer for pure open world.

Thanks for that Fay! I think you actually have said the same to me before but I was hoping that maybe things have changed, sadly apparently not.
Perhaps I will keep my Mesmer around and if I do want to take up tanking then I can try or practice with her and do the support you speak of.
I am of the old school face beating type of playing so back to my DH I may go, or give Reaper another nod.
Thanks again for being honest and straightforward on the advice! Much appreciated.

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Bearshaman, please do share. I have been keen to find a “good” PVE build for Chrono now that I have rolled one to get out from under the DH barrage.
Guardian was/is my main but holy kitten as of late they are EVERYWHERE but yet still not loved in raids. Go figure.
I rolled a Mesmer for something new and the class does feel fun and all, I was able to solo some of the HP’s in AB and as condi as well, so some hope maybe.
But would really like to know if its even worth it, or am I going to be pigeon-holed into tanking (which I don’t want) or told my dps sucks so we don’t want you and in open world PVE you will suck as well?
Meta claims the condi Mesmer is on par with power but others tell me it sucks in open world PVE/raids and only really shines in WvW. If that’s the case I will cut my losses now and go back to DH. I have full asc Vipers from my Reaper so gear for Mesmer isn’t an issue or cost, same with weapons. Just more from time investment sort of thing. I dunno, maybe I will give tanking a nod, only no one wants to take a new tank nor the time to train. Ah well, thanks mate in advance for any input.

No one got DPS nerfed, only buffed

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“So you have ranger and mesmer suffer in all formats but raiding, and in raids they are pigeonholed and punished far more than similar utility classes like warrior and revenant who do so much more DPS while providing substantial utility.”

I agree 100% Zenith. That’s sadly the problem with the raids, way under-balanced and they make certain classes only good (barely) for only a few things. In trying to not have the “Holy trinity” they are crippling the whole raid experience in what you have to bring to a group.
What’s wrong with a tank, if needed, some heals and ANY DPS? Ah well, its what makes this game different I reckon.

what would be the best sword build now?

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Ditto, me too! Am looking for some new PVE builds. Meta has good info but looking for just running around, map comp and just pwn stuffs kinda builds.
Put on them thinking helms folks!!

July 26th Guardian Skill Balance:

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I have three theory builds in mind. I’ll try to compel my speed as I head home from work!

Cant wait to see what you come up with!

Any "new" builds for DH PVE with patch?

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Just what the title asks, are there any new or better builds comin out now or still to soon?

Proffesion help/tips/suggestions

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Ok, I am going to approach and ask this a bit different from the old “Just returned, what should I play” type of question.
I have been back playing for a little over 2 yrs now and have an 80 of each build. I have Herald, Reaper and DH all “raid ready” and have actually killed a boss or 2 with them. Also have a Ele that could step into a raid if I wanted, same with Thief.
My problem is that outside of a raid environment they all seem kinda boring to me. Staff AA or Sword 1 or spam Staff 1,2 and 5 on CD. Oh and that last one, the Ele, no way, not my thing just waaay to squishy for my taste and playstyle.
I played DK and Bear tanks in WOW so I am used to and prefer a in your face sort of thing. DH is close to what I like but with Hammer…so slow and no run speed buffs just blows. Engi just doesn’t feel right and Warrior as well, I don’t like GS 3 and the root aspect of 100 blades kills it.
So yea, I am at a quandary for sure. My Rev for the mot part does decent dps running around solo and I do have the speed thing going, so it may end up him but again, only 1 or 2 attack choices gets old. Is this a curse of the game, giving you only a few options with which to attack or I am just missing it?
It may well be I step back from the game all together and take a breather, but we have only just started up a static raid team so would hate to bale on them.
Should add that I am also trying to find a Prof that would have a nod for raids, pugs or guild, if I so desired. Thief was feeling ok but in regards to raids they seem to be on the hate train as well.
Thanks for any input you can give and yea, it does come down to what I prefer but sometimes hearing from others experiences can help.

Looking for a fun class outside of raids

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I think the operative question to ask here is what stuff in the game do you consider to be fun?

Oh just what I mentioned in the post….open World, meta events (AB and the like), Teq killin and just dailys with the few fractals thrown in. I don’t PVP but have dabbled in WVW with Guild.
So mostly PVE stuffs.

Looking for a fun class outside of raids

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Ok, I have my Raid ready toons, Herald, Reaper, DH and all decked out in asc and such, so that’s covered. But for just open world, meta, Teq killin running around they are kinda boring (in raids as well but its a raid so meh).
Asked in Guild what a “fun” profession would be and several said Mesmer. I rolled a Thief but was so-so with that as well. So question to the Mesmer/Chrono community is just that, are they fun to play? I am a bit over melee so am intrigued with the condi Mesmer but they seem to not in a good place, everyone screams WHY!? lol…..
I get that for a raid toon they shine, but that’s mostly as tank which I don’t play and have been told if you don’t tank don’t bring your Chrono to raid. But what about all the other fun stuff in game other than raids?

A question of Raid builds and usefulness

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I’m attracted to high dps. But for some reason I just can’t get myself into playing ele. I dunno what it is coz I love ranged. I think it was how squishy I felt. Is it worth trying to learn for general world pve/raids? Currently trying to dps on guard and warr hahah

BINGO!!! I feel the same, always trying to squeeze the most dps I can out of a toon (silly ANET and no dps meters!) and I am not against ranged having played a Elemental Shaman in WOW (but main was tank) but like you its the squish factor that gets me.
From what I have read and been told though its really more a matter of L2P as once you get moving and dodging down you will own. So maybe I go back and give her a go for a bit and see what happens. If not, Rev is still in demand somewhat so I am safe for now I reckon.

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What about DragonHunters?
Are they still looked upon as the “red-headed step child” or are they becoming viable what with prot and some cc and knockbacks?
And yea, several of our more serious raiding Guildies are telling folks to roll an Ele and never look back but kitten ed if I cant get past being so squishy. Maybe dust her off and practice dodging for life…lol?
Thanks again for input guys, much appreciated and gives me food for thought.

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Thanks for the replies guys! Something to ponder on and Rashy…. this
“Raids aren’t about people playing what they want. Many players are in the same situation where they have to play something they’re not used to.”
just seems like a wipe waiting to happen and if you don’t play for fun then to me not worth it. But thanks again for the feedback.

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So now that the new wing is out and the others have been ran quite often, where do Raid builds stand? It seems to me that in order to raid you need 1 of each spec as people keep going on about stacking Ele’s for Gorse and Guardians still have no love and all those fun things you hear if you try and pug.
I run a Herald and Reaper but like many others I do have an Ele,Thief,Guadrian, etc. “just in case”.
Problem is that if you are always swapping toons it seems you are always somewhat stifled by not playing your “main”.
So my question…if one was to stick with say just 2, and play them well, which is more viable for raids and progression? Of course I am looking at Herald/Reaper but if it means more raiding then I would look into another of course.
Just seems that so many all have their own opinions/experiences that does it really matter? Reckon I just do the age old tip of playing what you like and go from there?
It is sad that Raids require you to “toon hop”, or is that perhaps only an issue on my server?
Gets a bit disheartening to level and gear a toon, practice on said toon then be ask to bring your Elemental….lol.
Again, all my woes could simply be bad luck with pugs and such and if so then great, I’ll just stick it out and hopefully ANET has some love for Revs down the track!
Thanks for reading and any input you all have!

Condi and raiding, what gives?

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I actually never had issues getting into a group with a Condi Druid.., though I never tried it on Monday (cuz I don’t PuG on Mondays), when all groups are in a hurry and a bit more strict…
While you are wrong about out-DPSing a Reaper, the general group DPS increase from bringing a second druid is actually greater than bringing a Reaper instead (+ you have better control), and I think that most expirienced groups know that.
Also, as stated above, most expirienced group these days run with 2 DPS druids instead of 1 healer, so Condi Druid is in a pretty good position )unlike Engi who only gets a spot for VG).
Don’t give up on your Druid yet!

Thanks for renewing my faith and shining some light on the point I was trying to make about what I can offer!

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I have somewhat the opposite experience lately, with condi-druids being in large demand for most experienced groups. Typically groups are running 2 druids for a 5-4-1 split by example.

Engineer on the other hand is frowned upon at nearly all encounters now that the slick-shoes change has removed their utility at Gorseval and Sloth. The main issue being that they bring comparable damage to min-maxed Druid/Necro builds (~30000 dps at best) but require a ton more personal skill to be able to reach those numbers. Druid can of course opt to bring game changing buffs at the cost of slight personal DPS too.

Try to educate the group on what you’re bringing as a whole. In reality you’re bringing top-tier condi DPS already (~18-20k), healing, a ton of buffs which allow the other condi sources to tick even higher (Spotter, Fury, Sun spirit, GoTL etc) and a metric ton of breakbar utility (SB#5, Lunar impact, electric wyvern skill/F2).

Thanks for renewing my faith and shining some light on the point I was trying to make about what I can offer!

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“Try to educate the group on what you’re bringing as a whole. In reality you’re bringing top-tier condi DPS already (~18-20k), healing, a ton of buffs which allow the other condi sources to tick even higher (Spotter, Fury, Sun spirit, GoTL etc) and a metric ton of breakbar utility (SB#5, Lunar impact, electric wyvern skill/F2).”

That’s awesome!! And thanks guys for coming back with those replies cuz it was doing my head in really with the fact that I do BRING more than just dps to the raid and kitten if the class isn’t fun as hell. Mobs just melt and having never really liked “hunter” (is that a bad word here,lol?) beings that all I ever played in WOW and ESO was tank, I am really liking what I can do and bring to the table.
I hated the lack of knock back on Reaper, “Chilled to the Bone” was it and kinda lame and as mentioned, tons of other support. So yea, I"m going back and I shall persevere!!!
Thanks guys!!!

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Thanks for all that input guys, have given me lots to ponder on. As much as I love playing the class it would seem that I need to go back to my Reaper to be viable for raids. Shame, and maybe that will change but it looks like many of you have been hoping for the same thing for quite some time now.

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Not sure, then again, I don’t keep up with Raid metas anymore. I thought 1 Druid was always a fine addition, unless the Lunar Impact nerf has them flipping off the deep end.

If you are the 2nd or 3rd Druid, I don’t know then. Compositions seem to vary a bit one group to another. Raiders tend to lean towards doubling-up on Necros for bouncing Epidemic.

Whatever teams are treating you like crap must be confident enough that they do not require extra heals and CC. In that case, they would rather slot another condition user. If that’s not the case, then back to what I said at the start: Not sure. /shrug

Yea, sadly that’s my point and I to tend to “shrug”. Its the “other” condi thing that has me stumped. I mean as long as I am bringing the dps and stuffs dying, whats the diff? Bit prejudice if you ask me and that’s why I referred to the meta, thinking that maybe they just want to be true to whats posted.
Thanks for input though!

Condi and raiding, what gives?

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Why am I treated like the red headed step child when it comes to raids? We want necro or engi….
Ok, Engi I get. Well played they are very valuable to any raid whereas Necro for VG, they ok but lack knockback and support (most don’t run BM).
On my Druid I can do more dps than on my reaper (full ascended) plus I bring a good knockback for seekers, back up heals for when GC team gets stupid and even some decent cc to help with BB with SB5.
So whats the deal? Am I missing something or is it simply the “meta” mentality and folks just don’t want to sway from it?
What happened to good ol if you can play your toon and bring along good dps and support then you are a an asset way of thinking?
Ah well, maybe things will change and some shall show the love.

Can guardians tank raids?

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

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Mate, I’m on Janthir and if you are as well you are more than welcome to join our Guild! At the moment we are stepping into raids, Vg down and some have Gors and Sab but as a guild we still struggling/trying. Very CASUAL so come along!!

Can guardians tank raids?

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

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To the OP,
In regards to tanking, I to was like you in WOW, its all I did. Had a Blood DK and loved it. I loved what tanking meant and the challenges you had to do. Sadly this game doesn’t believe in the same concept (which is ok, its not a WOW clone) but tanking VG is really just about avoiding blue circles and then kiting him around, not much else. Disappointing to those of us who are “old school” but I think the GW2 community in general likes it.
I would LOVE to see some actually tanking be needed in this game but the Bosses and the game don’t have the same aggro mechanics of WOW. That said, the raids do require a healer, so maybe its a start? One can hope.
Its still an odd concept or raiding and one I still struggle with but am keen to get it down, hang in there! And yes, Guardians can tank for sure.

Simple Guardian tank question

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

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ok, I read this statement on the meta site and am unsure as to the meaning. In my raid experience when a tank kites he leads the mob around. Somehow I don’t think that would work with the blue circles. Could someone clarify this:
“The long cast time of Symbol of Protection allows you to kite the blue AoE instead of dodging it.”

Thank you! And sorry for coming across like a total noob…

Chrono raid tank help

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

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THANKS HEAPS FAY!! Now that’s a reply! Perfect info and very useful. Thanks again for that, will help a lot. Knowing what to do is half the battle, now just to practice it all.

Oh, and just to ask, while I know as tank and Chrono its not a big deal but how is your dps with this build and such?

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Chrono raid tank help

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Ok guys…..
Rolled a Chrono as our guild is really failing in the tanking department with our Guardian, he just isn’t getting it. That and our dps needs help, but that’s a different issue.
Anyways, with tanking as Chrono, on VG, do I still have to dodge the teleports or can I use S2 and evade? Now, 54yrs young here so my reflexes aren’t the greatest but I do have many years “tanking” experience with WOW and SWTOR. Granted, tanking in this game is NOTHING like it is in those, but I still kinda get the gest of it.
Just wish there was a way to practice with the teleports other than pugging as I don’t want others to suffer through my learning and failing and such.
So, any helpful tips you all can give in regards to being a decent Chrono tank and NOT teleporting all over would be great help. Boss mechanics to watch for, etc. I am open to anything……even throwing it in and saying f*it…lol!!
Thanks all!

Condi Reaper raid help

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Joxer.6024

Sweet!
Thanks for that! I thought it may be of some use but hadn’t heard anything.
Thanks again.

Condi Reaper raid help

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Just a quick question for those out there….
What are you all using for Seekers on VG?
I use “Chilled to The Bone” but with such a long CD is there anything else that folks are using? Fears don’t work, or so I have been told so do we have anything else in our kitten nal?
Am tempted to start running on Engi as they have a few more CC’s in their pocket (belt…lol) for Seekers and such but if there is other options for my Reaper that work I would love to hear them!
Thanks all!

Condi Reaper or Staff Elly?

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Gonna ask here and also post in Elementalist forums, what do you all reckon is better for Raids?
Or does it truly all just come down to what your team needs and what you like to play?
I love the Condi Reaper, more to do in my book but am loving the dps that an Elemental can do, and I would like to be of the most benefit to our raid group.
Just curious as to how others are finding the builds and what is working for them.
Not asking for a build to use, I have that, just more as to how people feel with their respective toons.
Thanks!

Condi reaper or Staff Elly

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Posted by: Joxer.6024

Joxer.6024

Gonna ask here and also post in Necro forums, what do you all reckon is better for Raids?
Or does it truly all just come down to what your team needs and what you like to play?
I love the Condi Reaper, more to do in my book but am loving the dps that an Elemental can do, and I would like to be of the most benefit to our raid group.
Just curious as to how others are finding the builds and what is working for them.
Not asking for a build to use, I have that, just more as to how people feel with their respective toons.
Thanks!