Build tweaked after massive updates. Still a lot of fun when I want to scramble all over the map and kill large numbers of enemies.
Level 62, and after getting access to Gramdmaster traits, I went 10/10/0/0/30 to start, which gave be full access to the good stuff. It’s almost a challenge to have so many Bursts because I want to use them constantly, and it’s led to a few deaths. Still, running a CM taught me that the build is somewhat fragile, and I was relying more heavily on dodging by the end.
While I like the axe damage, I’m almost considering using the one-handed sword now and again. With this build it would certainly be doable with minimal trait swapping, but it would largely be to keep me from being bored, since Frenzy is a fun skill.
Hit 55 and unlocked Fast Hands. That skill is massively useful, especially with the axe/war horn pairing. I’m currently still running with Signets to keep my crit rate high, though I put away one signet for FGJ. The more I swap weapons out, the more I force up my adrenaline gauge, and the more I can spam bursts while varying from melee to kiting with lots of vigor. S’fun,
My warrior is actually still leveling, and is currently at 52, so I have a way to go yet on his gear. Given how quickly it gains Adrenaline, I’m thinking hard about swapping out Dual Wielding in the Master slot of Strength for Berserker’s Power or Restorative Strength.
As for the off-hand weapon, I’d consider Mace for the added cc, which could help this guy on a huge pile of mobs, or War Horn for additional Vigor and slapping on Weakness. I don’t see a lot of awesome in the offhand sword other than slightly lower offhand skill recharge rate, a second ranged attack in my melee weapon skills, and a bit of free Adrenaline.
As for my play style, I usually like to open with the bow to wear things down and pull apart mobs too large to tackle alone, then hit the Longbow Burst skill and bounce to axes for a rapid, explodey takedown.
I like the idea of throwing in FGJ. I originally had it in the build, but removed it because I figured a little Survivability would be better overall. Banner of tactics would be a nice alternative when running the world map, as well as in events where it can crank up a larger number of people.
Build reworked to keep up the crit rate. Opted to raise crit damage as well with the highly expensive runes of the eagle. Ended with 77% crit and 79% crit damage. Also tweaked the traits according to Grok’s suggestions, and swapped out Signet of Fury for Berserker’s Stance. It’s a wee bit more glassy than before, but this isn’t exactly ever going to be a tanker build in any case.
Tweaked build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNAnXTjcOtwpQCPMxBEzjfYICiTBAU94Ncj4A-jgyAYLBRySgICgJvioxW4IiGLro6aM9LRUtBnRr20DIEwoFA-e
Thanks much for the suggestions, Grok! I’ll take a look at tweaking the build once I get home from the office.
Hello, all!
This is my first post on the forums, and I decided to celebrate it by asking you to eviscerate my self-esteem and play-style by posting my current PvE build for my warrior!
Build is here: http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fIAQNAnXTjcOtwBP+OMxBAzjfGKojCooSp4N3A-jgyAYLBRySgICgJvioxWWRrrERj6aM9LRUtBnRr20DIEArFA-e
Basically, it’s based on piling a decently high crit rate through traits and gear along with crit damage, and Sigils of Fire. Using Dual Axes and Longbow gives me solid close and medium range damage with mobility options through the Axe Burst and the Axe 3/longbow 4 cripples. AoE is a bit of a specialty with this kind of build, but its ST isn’t anything to sneeze at, either.
Healing Surge gives Adrenaline for emergencies and is a solid heal, while the Signets give me additional options for Fury aside from Axe 4 and also boost endurance recovery/precision/Adrenaline gain while passive. Endure Pain helps me eat the enemy’s opening strikes until a few of them die off.
It’s never going to be a tank build, but I still think its a whole lot of fun so far. Still not sure on the traits, but I’m thinking they’re at least decent-ish right now.
Still, I’m not gonna lie. A lot of the fun of this build is all of the FIRE! Flaming arrows, patches of scorched earth, gouts of flame from your axes, arrows exploding in melee, and spinning a top while fireballs spew everywhere. Compared to my old Greatsword build, this just feels more distinctive and, uh, explodey!
What are your thoughts? How would you all improve on this?