Guild Wars 2

CrassBippy.4619:

Lord Titan.3791:

CrassBippy.4619:

Lord Titan.3791:

Grieve.1432:

I assume when changing builds armor, traits, and utility/elite skills are allowed to be changed.

Where will it take place WvW or a PvP arena?

I assume no stacking runes (ie. Bloodlust, Life, etc.), boosters, or food. Yes? No?

1: The changing of builds only requires you to use an alternate weaponset, although completely new builds, armor, traits, skills, ect. is completely allowed.
2: WvW.
3: No stacking runes or boosters, food is allowed though.

just a heads up, you cant do this in WvW.

what if the last round is 2 people from same server?

people from same server cant fight each other so it cant be a real tournament bracket, needs to be done in Spvp

Answered this multiple times via whispers.
1st place and 2nd place face 3rd place again and their performance in those fights will determine the winner.

Orrrrr, you could just have them fight in Spvp?

so i get to the last round and i lose to third place guy in that fight…. and 3rd place loses to my opponent, I end up getting 2nd place to someone who I never get to fight and likely have a chance of beating?

Also pointed out in multiple posts that next week a tourny was being held in sPvP.

CrassBippy.4619:

Lord Titan.3791:

Grieve.1432:

I assume when changing builds armor, traits, and utility/elite skills are allowed to be changed.

Where will it take place WvW or a PvP arena?

I assume no stacking runes (ie. Bloodlust, Life, etc.), boosters, or food. Yes? No?

1: The changing of builds only requires you to use an alternate weaponset, although completely new builds, armor, traits, skills, ect. is completely allowed.
2: WvW.
3: No stacking runes or boosters, food is allowed though.

just a heads up, you cant do this in WvW.

what if the last round is 2 people from same server?

people from same server cant fight each other so it cant be a real tournament bracket, needs to be done in Spvp

Answered this multiple times via whispers.
1st place and 2nd place face 3rd place again and their performance in those fights will determine the winner.

SmoothHussler.6387:

Can I bring my ultra mega kitten 6 signet build? Its got a 100% uptime on signet induced blindness.

No limitations on builds. Simply must have 3 prepared.

Would like to remind everyone that you must contact me in-game prior to Thursday to sign up.

Sanny.1270:

its temping to server transfer for the day if a lot of people show up.

Would love to have you there Sanny but next week I plan on holding the same thing in sPvP so everyone can join in(First 32 or so people to sign up that is).

EvilSardine.9635:

I’m interested!

A few questions…

What if we get just mostly people from just one server signing up? Will we know what weapon set the opponent is using before a fight? If my different build requires retraiting at main base then is that allowed?

1: Answered in the above post.
2: Weapon sets will be unknown to you prior to the fight unless you observe the opponents previous matches.
3: Retraiting is 100% allowed.

SirNikkolas.6273:

How long do we have to sign up? Also is this going to be done in WvW, or in sPvP? If in wvw, how are you going to have people fight each other if they’re on the same server?

1: Until Thursday.
2: In WvW.
3: If “x” server outnumbers the others than the other servers will simply be given more chances to stay in the losers bracket in the case of a loss. Sadly we cannot /duel so players of the same server will not be able to fight. In the case of 2 players of the same server coming in 1st/2nd we will have them both fight the 3rd place opponent and the winner will be determined based on their performance.

Jzaku.9765:

This sounds really fun, especially forcing everyone to have multiple builds to demonstrate their complete understanding of the other facets of the class, I think that is a brilliant idea!

Too bad I can’t participate~

Next week will be in sPvP so everyone will be able to participate.
This is just a test to see if it gathers attention.

If you guys are signing up please don’t forget to contact me in-game so I can give you more details.

Grieve.1432:

I assume when changing builds armor, traits, and utility/elite skills are allowed to be changed.

Where will it take place WvW or a PvP arena?

I assume no stacking runes (ie. Bloodlust, Life, etc.), boosters, or food. Yes? No?

1: The changing of builds only requires you to use an alternate weaponset, although completely new builds, armor, traits, skills, ect. is completely allowed.
2: WvW.
3: No stacking runes or boosters, food is allowed though.

Bump!

/15 chars

Hey there I’m back!

Worlds highest kill shot on an enemy player! Feel free to beat it.
Thanks to Deany Kong for taking the hit!

- Titan

Hey there I’m back!

New world record Kill Shot! Feel free to beat it.
Thanks to Deany Kong for letting me blow him up!

- Titan

The point is I enjoy min maxing and its was fun. And currently, unless proven otherwise I hold the world record. =)

I also intend to hold the record for sPvP highest Kill shot as well as both Eviscerate and Kill Shot in WvW. Happy theory crafting!

wads.5730:

Lord Titan.3791:

CrassBippy.4619:

robocafaz.9017:

Your ability to play a single build does not accurately reflect your skill as a Warrior. That is what this tournament aims to do.

….

haha mmk. Ive mained a warrior since GW2 launched. ive played lots of different builds too. If i know 1 build is better then the other 2, what good does it do for me to play the 2 worse builds?

So i handicap myself ? I guess that does mean i have more skill since im purposefully using worse builds

also furthermore, if 1 guy with a “cookie cutter” build beats you, then thats that. he won.

theres no silver lining on if hes better or what, he won. case closed. Sounds to me like this isnt a skill tourny, just a for fun tourny. which is cool i suppose

Thats up to you then. If you can’t run more than 1 build than this isn’t for you.

this makes no sense at all. this is a 1v1 tourney. people have different builds for different situations, roaming/1v1/zerging/etc. why would someone run an inferior or less practiced build for 1v1?

your suggestion of forcing multiple builds only makes sense if you have a secondary match thats 3v3 or 5v5 or something, where a different build would actually make sense to use.

and if you suggest that some nub can look up a build on youtube and someone become a warrior god, then you’re crazy. having a good build only means something if you’re a good player.

It is to show off multiple builds as well as a players ability to run different builds successfully.

Tynan.6279:

Bummer… Only got 2 builds

Lol Wreckd you aren’t even in this match up =)

CrassBippy.4619:

robocafaz.9017:

Your ability to play a single build does not accurately reflect your skill as a Warrior. That is what this tournament aims to do.

….

haha mmk. Ive mained a warrior since GW2 launched. ive played lots of different builds too. If i know 1 build is better then the other 2, what good does it do for me to play the 2 worse builds?

So i handicap myself ? I guess that does mean i have more skill since im purposefully using worse builds

also furthermore, if 1 guy with a “cookie cutter” build beats you, then thats that. he won.

theres no silver lining on if hes better or what, he won. case closed. Sounds to me like this isnt a skill tourny, just a for fun tourny. which is cool i suppose

Thats up to you then. If you can’t run more than 1 build than this isn’t for you.

Anyone have something higher in sPvP only?

-Titan

Anyone have something higher in sPvP only?

-Titan

5 sign ups so far! That is a 25g prize pool. Come on warriors on CD/Mag/ or YB. I know your out there.

5 sign ups so far! That is a 25g prize pool. Come on warriors on CD/Mag/ or YB. I know your out there.

5 sign ups so far! That is a 25g prize pool. Come on warriors on CD/Mag/ or YB. I know your out there.

CrassBippy.4619:

Why would we have to change builds?

It promotes diversity and shows that you truly know how to play multiple aspects of the Warrior class rather than “x cookie cutter build I saw on youtube”.

Hey there everyone. Just wanted to make sure all the warriors in this match up knew about this.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/wuv/matchups/CD-Mag-YB-Hosting-1v1-Warrior-Tourny/first#post2456796

Hey there everyone, Titan here.
This Thursday at 6pm PST, I will be hosting a 1v1 Warrior only tournament for those within this WvW match up. There will be a small entry fee of 5g to participate. The winner will take all the prize money as well as earn the title of Best Warrior on their server/match up. All matches will be recorded, and possibly streamed. I hope to see everyone out there to represent both their server and yourselves as a Warrior!

The Rules:
1: Must be a level 80 Warrior.
2: Entry fee of 5 gold.
3: Must come prepared with 3 builds.
4: Each build must consist of different weapon combinations. Ex. GS-Axe/Shield, Sword/Shield-LB, GS-Mace/Shield.
5: During your fights you and your opponent must me in my party to avoid outside buffs. Ex. Soothing Mist from Eles.
6: Keep things respectful, being competitive is one thing, but please refrain from directly insulting other competitors.
7: Contact me via in-game mail or PM prior to the start of the Tourny.
8: Be online a minimum of 15 minutes before the event starts.

Run Down of the Tourny

Overview:
The tournament while be setup based of a typical ladder system. Players will move up the ladder until a winner is determined, in the case of a loss the player will be moved to the losers bracket. In the end the winner of the losers bracket and the winners bracket will face off for the chance at the prize.

Individual Matches:
- Each match will start with best of three, 3 minute rounds per fight.
- Players may not switch builds during the best of three.
- The first player to achieve 2 wins will earn 1 point.
- Players will then change their build to one of their other two builds they came prepared with.
- Another best of 3 will occur result in either player receiving 1 point.
- In the case of a draw and final best of 1 match will go on.
- Player will be required to change their build again to their last build( cannot use the build they used in the first match).
- The winner of this final round will move on.

That is pretty much sums it up. This should allow plenty of players to not only show off their player skill but their build diversity as well. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me in-game. Also I want to apologize to those who cannot participate due to being in an alternate match up, but don’t fear… this isn’t the only tournament I will be hosting.

- Titan

Hey there everyone, Titan here.
This Thursday at 6pm PST, I will be hosting a 1v1 Warrior only tournament for those within this WvW match up. There will be a small entry fee of 5g to participate. The winner will take all the prize money as well as earn the title of Best Warrior on their server/match up. All matches will be recorded, and possibly streamed. I hope to see everyone out there to represent both their server and yourselves as a Warrior!

The Rules:
1: Must be a level 80 Warrior.
2: Entry fee of 5 gold.
3: Must come prepared with 3 builds.
4: Each build must consist of different weapon combinations. Ex. GS-Axe/Shield, Sword/Shield-LB, GS-Mace/Shield.
5: During your fights you and your opponent must me in my party to avoid outside buffs. Ex. Soothing Mist from Eles.
6: Keep things respectful, being competitive is one thing, but please refrain from directly insulting other competitors.
7: Contact me via in-game mail or PM prior to the start of the Tourny.
8: Be online a minimum of 15 minutes before the event starts.

Run Down of the Tourny

Overview:
The tournament while be setup based of a typical ladder system. Players will move up the ladder until a winner is determined, in the case of a loss the player will be moved to the losers bracket. In the end the winner of the losers bracket and the winners bracket will face off for the chance at the prize.

Individual Matches:
- Each match will start with best of three, 3 minute rounds per fight.
- Players may not switch builds during the best of three.
- The first player to achieve 2 wins will earn 1 point.
- Players will then change their build to one of their other two builds they came prepared with.
- Another best of 3 will occur result in either player receiving 1 point.
- In the case of a draw and final best of 1 match will go on.
- Player will be required to change their build again to their last build( cannot use the build they used in the first match).
- The winner of this final round will move on.

That is pretty much sums it up. This should allow plenty of players to not only show off their player skill but their build diversity as well. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me in-game. Also I want to apologize to those who cannot participate due to being in an alternate match up, but don’t fear… this isn’t the only tournament I will be hosting.

- Titan

Hey there everyone, Titan here.
This Thursday at 6pm PST, I will be hosting a 1v1 Warrior only tournament for those within this WvW match up. There will be a small entry fee of 5g to participate. The winner will take all the prize money as well as earn the title of Best Warrior on their server/match up. All matches will be recorded, and possibly streamed. I hope to see everyone out there to represent both their server and yourselves as a Warrior!

The Rules:
1: Must be a level 80 Warrior.
2: Entry fee of 5 gold.
3: Must come prepared with 3 builds.
4: Each build must consist of different weapon combinations. Ex. GS-Axe/Shield, Sword/Shield-LB, GS-Mace/Shield.
5: During your fights you and your opponent must me in my party to avoid outside buffs. Ex. Soothing Mist from Eles.
6: Keep things respectful, being competitive is one thing, but please refrain from directly insulting other competitors.
7: Contact me via in-game mail or PM prior to the start of the Tourny.
8: Be online a minimum of 15 minutes before the event starts.

Run Down of the Tourny

Overview:
The tournament while be setup based of a typical ladder system. Players will move up the ladder until a winner is determined, in the case of a loss the player will be moved to the losers bracket. In the end the winner of the losers bracket and the winners bracket will face off for the chance at the prize.

Individual Matches:
- Each match will start with best of three, 3 minute rounds per fight.
- Players may not switch builds during the best of three.
- The first player to achieve 2 wins will earn 1 point.
- Players will then change their build to one of their other two builds they came prepared with.
- Another best of 3 will occur result in either player receiving 1 point.
- In the case of a draw and final best of 1 match will go on.
- Player will be required to change their build again to their last build( cannot use the build they used in the first match).
- The winner of this final round will move on.

That is pretty much sums it up. This should allow plenty of players to not only show off their player skill but their build diversity as well. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me in-game. Also I want to apologize to those who cannot participate due to being in an alternate match up, but don’t fear… this isn’t the only tournament I will be hosting.

- Titan

Hey guys,
Starting up the stream, Feel free to come watch and discuss warrior builds, tactics, and roles in a Small Man WvW scenario. I’ll be checking chat as often as possible to interact with you guys while playing. http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr

Hey guys,
[PAXA]’s stream is up. Tonight will be more casual but nonetheless we will be running a 5 man in WvW. Come chat and discuss Small Man WvW tactics. http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr

Also wanted to thank all the people who came out and supported us the last two nights.

Hey there guys,
Just about to start up the stream. Feel free to come and watch. I’ll be answering any and all questions about warrior and how they can fit into a 5 man group in WvW.
http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr

Hey there guys,
[PAXA] is just about to start up our stream. Come out and feel free to as any and all questions about “Small Man” WvW tactics. http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr

Hey guys [PAXA] will now be streaming small man WvW at http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr.

Feel from to come and watch. I’ll be answering any and all warrior related questions.

Hey guys [PAXA] will now be streaming small man WvW at http://www.twitch.tv/titanwarr.

Feel from to come and watch. We will try to answer any and all questions provided.

Gaining life off of adrenaline gain and life steal are completely different. Whats to stop people from popping SoF or BS and gaining massive amounts of health?

Dand.8231:

I hate it.

I’d much rather see something like I posted earlier:

Adrenal Health
Whenever you earn 1 or more strikes of adrenaline, you heal a small amount, the equiv of 1 tick of regen.

No argument.

15 chars

Oreoginal.1580:

I really like the idea of this but I don’t think the Devs are a great fan of Warriors keeping their adrenaline stored. With the recent patches and the introduction of Cleansing Ire, it’s quite clear that they don’t want us keeping our adrenaline at 3 bars.

However, an easy fix would be rather than making it a somewhat passive skill, why not make it active? Adding maybe an F2 skill which consumes your adrenaline and gives you a certain amount of life steal (depending on how much adrenaline was consumed) for a certain amount of time.

This effectively gives us our much needed sustain but also works with our class mechanic in a non overpowered way.

Note: This is not a “sit on a full bar” mechanic btw.

Better yet keep it a utility but adapt your idea.

(Insert Skill Name Here)
Stance: Harness your rage to sap the life from your foes.

Life-steal based on adrenaline. All adrenaline is used upon use.
Stage 1: 5%
Stage 2: 10%
Stage 3: 15%

Duration: 10 seconds.
Cooldown: 60 seconds.

Is affected by poison.

Gotta love that use of terrain.

Titan[PAXA]

And your saying that a 10 second utility that benefits off of higher adrenaline as well as staying on target and getting off continuous damage wouldn’t encourage more active play as well as better managing your cooldowns/adrenaline usage?

Because 10 seconds out of everyminute would cause this right?

Le sigh

Didn’t know spamming a supposedly situational skill for Condition removal was a good mechanic either.

I feel like it should be changed to a pull/something to help setup 100b.

It would increase the skill cap for certain “rupt” builds as well as giving warriors another role in team fights.

Imo I feel like Distracting Strikes should be changed to the following.

Distracting Strikes:
Upon interrupting a foes skill(excluding auto attacks) that skill is put on a 7 second cooldown.

Just something myself and several others were thinking about that could slightly help with sustain without making x trait line mandatory, while also preventing unkillable “Bunker” warriors from emerging.

(Insert Skill Name Here)
Stance: Harness your rage to sap the life from your foes.

Life-steal based on adrenaline.
Stage 1: 5%
Stage 2: 10%
Stage 3: 15%

Duration: 10 seconds.
Cooldown: 60 seconds.

Is affected by poison.

I feel that this would be overpowered but would also provide more dps oriented warrior the means to stay in fights longer.

Titan [PAXA]

I definitely wouldn’t call this a fix to the warrior class in sPvP but….
I agree on two things.
1: Warriors shine when given proper support from teammates in full 5v5 fights.
2: Teamdeath match, or a game mode that promotes constant 5v5 team fights, is definitely needed.

I personally feel that the above + that lack of proper stat combinations provided by sPvP amulets are what we’re being held back by.

Titan [PAXA]

Daecollo.9578:

@Lord Titan:

I respect your builds and your opinions, however the Healing Signet buff is absolutely horrible if you actually use it as an ability, they also did exactly what they said they weren’t going to do, not bring the passive up dramatically like it needs to be.

Completely agree that Healing Signet needs a buff. The passive and active need some work.

Warrior Traits:

Arms:
24) Deep Strike: This trait now scales with level rather than granting a flat bonus.
- Prevents overpowered leveling, possible buff if it is increased at level 80.
25) Furious Speed: Gain 10 seconds of swiftness on critical hits. This effect can only occur once every 15 seconds.
- Minor buff, allows crit builds to retain near permanent Swiftness in combination with SoR. Still won’t see much use.
26) Opportunist: This trait grants 10 seconds of fury when you immobilize a target. This effect can only occur once every 10 seconds.
- Huge buff, allows for permanent fury in combination with Leg Specialist.
27) Furious: This trait has been updated to indicate that triple adrenaline is rewarded on critical attacks.
- Unsure on previous amount, possible buff from double to triple.
28) Last Chance: This trait’s recharge has been reduced to 45 seconds, down from 60.
- Minor buff, allows for 30% more usage over the course of 1 1/2 minutes.

Defense:
29) Defy Pain. The cooldown of this trait has been reduced from 90 seconds to 60. This trait will have a 4 second duration, 5 seconds when traited with Sure-Footed
- Good buff, similar to the utility buff.
30) Vigorous Return: This trait now grants an additional 100% endurance when you rally.
- Minor buff/rework, doubt it will see much usage.
31) Sundering Mace: Fixed a bug causing this trait to apply weakness on mace critical strikes.
- Bug fix/nerf, fun while it lasted.
32) Cleansing Ire: New Master tier trait with the following effects. Gain adrenaline when hit. Remove a condition for every bar of adrenaline spent.
- Great addition, hopefully conditions are cleansed before the burst skills action goes through. Thus allowing us to burst through chill, cripple, immobilize without the chance of not reaching our target.
33) Shield Master: This trait has been moved to Adept tier.
- Buff and nerf all in one, forces you to choose Shield Master of Reflect Projectiles.

Discipline:
34) Warrior’s Sprint: Movement speed has been increased from 10% to 25%.
- Good buff, a possible pickup due to the loss of Heightened Focus in builds that don’t have perma-swiftness.
35) Sharpened Axes: This trait also reduces axe skills by 20% in addition to increasing adrenaline with axe critical hits.
- Large axe buff, furthering the promotion of Axes this patch.
36) Vigorous Focus. This trait has been moved to the Adept tier.
- Possible pick up as well, in stance builds, with the loss of Heightened Focus.
37) Destruction of the Empowered: This trait has been moved to the Master tier.
- Good for builds that utilize Burst Mastery as well. Harsh on builds that rely on Mobile Strikes.
38) Heightened Focus: This trait has been moved into the Grandmaster tier and grants 5%, 10%, and 15% critical chance based on adrenaline level.
- Minor buff to a class that is know for their already high dps. Not a big deal imo.

Strength:
39) Physical Training: This trait has been moved to the Master tier.
- Good buff, lacks usage until Physical utilities are properly buffed though.
40) Dual Wielding: This trait has been moved to the Adept tier.
- Possible pick up due to the loss of Berserker’s Power for Dual Wield builds. (Sword/Axe or Axe/Axe buff)
41) Berserker’s Power: This trait has been moved into the Grandmaster tier. Damage bonus has been increased to 5%, 10%, and 15% based on adrenaline level.
- Minor nerf for some builds, again I feel warriors damage is not their problem. Actually increases the dps of Axe dual wield builds that go 30 in Strength.
42) Berserker’s Might: This trait now passively builds 2 strikes of adrenaline every three seconds, while they are in combat.
- Awesome buff.
43) Distracting Strikes: This trait now applies 4 stacks of confusion for 8 seconds upon interrupting an enemy.
- Minor buff, possible pick up in heavy cc balanced/condition builds.

Tactics:
44) Burning Arrows: This trait now reduces the recharge of longbow abilities by 20% in addition to dealing 10% bonus damage against burning foes.
- Strong longbow buff.
45) Desperate Power: The threshold of this trait has been increased, dealing 20% additional damage while you are below 50% health instead of below 25%.
- Massive buff, expect to see some usage in balanced/ high vitality builds.
46) Empower Allies: This trait has been increased to 150 points of power.
- Strong buff.

All in all I think A-net is definitely aiming in the right direction. Although I feel they are being too cautious of tweaking warriors, in fear of making them OP.

Warrior Skills:

1) Tremor: Increased projectile velocity by 33%.
- Minor buff the increases mace OH slightly.
2) Axe Chain: Moved the damage more towards the end of the chain without reducing overall DPS.
Chop: Reduced damage by 9%
Double Chop: Reduced damage by 12%.
Triple Chop: Reduced damage of the first two hits by 20%. Increased the damage on the final hit by 75%
- Sounds like a small nerf, although I believe the final hit will be more than what we are expecting. Axe auto was ridiculous as is, no negative comments here.
3) Final Thrust: This skill has been moved to slot #3. Now does more damage and extra damage vs foes below 50%.
Hamstring: This skill has been moved to the end of the skill chain. Cripple reduced to 1s.
- Excellent add, huge Sword MH buff.
4) Savage Leap: This skill now applies 3s of cripple.
- Minor buff, increases swords synergy with Leg Specialist even more.
5) Leg Specialist: This trait now has an internal cooldown of 5 seconds.
- Minor nerf to weapon sets that include combinations of Hammer, GS, Sword, Axe, or Rifle.
6) Skull Crack: Increased stun duration from 1,1.5,2 to 1,2,3; Increased damage by 50%.
- Huge Mace buff.
7) Endure Pain: Recharge reduced from 90 to 60.
- Huge buff, increases our reliance on the skill further though.
8) Stomp: This ability now breaks stuns. Added 1s of stability. Reduced cooldown to 45 seconds.
- Minor buff, chances are it still won’t see any use.
9) Dolyak Signet: This is now an instant Stun Breaker.
- Possible buff depending on if it means the cast time is instant as well.
10) Bolas: Reduced the aftercast by .3 seconds.
- Minor tweak.
11) Kick: Doubled the damage.
- Minor buff, doubt it will see much use still.
12) Berserkers Stance: Increased recharge to 60 seconds. Reduced duration to 4 seconds. This stance now reduces incoming condition duration by 100%, so only modified conditions can get through.
- Huge buff, unsure if it retains its prior effect as well.
13) Balanced Stance: This now also applies swiftness.
- Imo this is a useless addition.
14) Dual Strike: Aftercast Reduced from .5s to .25s.
- Minor tweak.
15) Whirling Axe: Aftercast reduced by .2 seconds.
- Minor tweak.
16) Rush: Aftercast reduced by .2 seconds. Transition between the run and swing portion smoothed out for hitting moving targets.
- Huge GS fix if it properly hits now.
17) Staggering Blow: Reduced the aftercast by .25 seconds.
Backbreaker: Reduced the aftercast by .25 seconds.
Crushing blow: Reduced the aftercast by .2 seconds.
Brutal Shot(rifle): Reduced the aftercast by .3 seconds.
- Minor tweaks.
18) Healing Signet: 20s→15s
Mending: 25s→20s
Adrenaline Surge: 30s → 25s
- Good buffs, a slow step in the right direction for warrior sustain increase.
19) Rampage: Reduced cooldown to 150 seconds.
- Still useless.
20) Untraited Longbow range updated to 1000 from 900.
- Minor buff, keeps us from being easily out-ranged by other classes.
21) Riposte: If you block an attack from range, it no longer cancels the blocking.
-Moderate buff, slightly increases viability of sword OH. Emphasis on “slightly”.
22) Whirling Axe: Increased damage by 50%.
- Massive buff, expecting to see more of this. Interested in testing a few builds myself that include OH axe after patch. Specifically Sword/Axe – Hammer.
23) Fierce Blow: Reduced weakness duration to 4 seconds.
Pulverize: Reduced weakness duration to 4 seconds.
- Acceptable balanced due to the change of Weakness.

Highly disagree with some of the negative comments here and will be posting my full opinion on each individual point of the leaked patch notes.

Viking Jorun.5413:

Alright, I’ll share my two most used builds, both developed by yours truely.

1st: a DPS/Condi hybrid that I use primarily for small group focus targeting and solo roaming. I use offhand axe for the 100% fury uptime and whirling axe to proc traited bleeds and vulnerability, which on average I can stack up to 10 bleeds before swapping to longbow to stack 6 more stacks on heavier targets with pin down. It’s a versatile build that can challenge and defeat a wide variety of builds in the 1v1 scenario, and does fantastically in havoc groups which require high DPS to quickly burn down single targets.
Build:
http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fIIQNAnXTjcO5uJPuQMxBEzjeYICijCqAAVKaj7A-j0yAYLioRCUyoRgEBIqAQyrIasFuioxquxUxCy64kawLiWNA-w

2nd: a condition bunker build I designed for trolling groups larger than 5 while still maintaining high condition damage to slowly melt away the opposition utilizing runes of Lyssa for 20% uptime of every boon and 100% uptime of fury, swiftness and 10 stacks of might. Generally it does extremely well against every class archetype I’ve encountered. It has no lack of condition removal and the shout heals make it a very tanky and versatile role.
Build:
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIIQNAseTjcONvJPWPMRCEkCN8KOFSCVB7I94MQj0A-j0yAIOioRKAA1AjEAReQIEg5xioxWFLiGremIqWdjZuLiWtQALWDA-w

Let me know what you think. Both builds are developed primarily for WvW use, and the latter I’ve adapted for use in tournament PvP.

Very interesting indeed. There isn’t much I can say about either of these since I myself haven’t explored builds similar to this. What I can say is all you can expect from this next patch is for those two to get stronger. Though I feel condition damage on warriors alone is minimal. Your first build provides a balanced dps build with the addition of minor condition pressure, which from the looks of it seems like it could be rather successful. What I don’t like about it is the lack of mobility. If you were to get into a bad situation there is no getting out of it, you simply die unless you’re relying on strong team support. Also with the lack of CC/blocks there isn’t much stopping multiple enemies from training you.

The second build I can see being good if you had the proper team mates providing steady dps as you tank/pressure the enemy group.

Frank.8092:

Lord Titan.3791:

Frank.8092:

I’m looking for a build that allows me to do dungeons and zerg fights in WvW. Do you have a good build for that? I’d rather not use a 1 handed sword because they look weird on charr. Could you link me a build that you think is best? Thanks in advance!

There are various builds that can work for both zerg fights/dungeons that don’t require 1-handed sword. Although if you have a specific archetype that you’d like to fill or certain weapons I’d rather here that first before I give you a build that may lock you into certain roles due to gear.

(might be a stupid question) but what do you mean by archtype?

Archetype means the same thing as role. Ex. support/healer, Dps, CC, AoE pressure, single target pressure, single target burst, ect.