(edited by Tsyras.5274)
So I just hit 80 on my Engineer (first and only character other than sub-level 5 alts). Some quick information:
-My build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fcAQJAqelIqqb3zSyF1LJxoCdO0jCbY1KSRlt8nCyF-w
-I bought all level 80 Shaman yellow gear with Engineer runes and spent all of the 5G I earned whilst leveling.
Basically, my goal in this game is purely WvW (and to try to look cool). My questions:
1) With so many gear compositions, how do people even play around with builds without doing massive amounts of PvE? I am broke just buying my first set…
2) If I am forced into dungeons, I assume my spec would be considered terrible due to having a “hybrid” focus?
3) I am on Blackgate, and I did my last 2 levels in the Eternal Battleground. It was a ridiculous zerg-fest. Do the other 3 battlegrounds typically have more small group and solo encounters?
4) What is the best way to gear for PvP? DAOC (pre-TOA) will always be king here. I got to level 50, paid a crafter to make me decent gear and an enchanter to put buffs on it. It didn’t break the bank and I never needed to worry about gear again (until TOA that is). I could focus on PvP and not the gear grind. I assume gear is going to be a grind in this game?
5) Can I do all this and look like the Engineer from the character creation screen? I loved that armor and haven’t found it in-game yet. I assume if I do obtain that set I can transmog my PvP gear…
Basically I just want to play an all-around Engineer that can win some 1v1s and supply some decent support in WvW, and not have to always worry about gear if I decide to change specs. I am afraid I am not going to like the answer here as what I am picking up on it seems like this game is very grindy. Which is disappointing for PvP focused players.
Anyone tried build 3 (or one similar) in a solo roam?
I am an engineer because I am an engineer. Quite literally.
+1
There seems to be no Vitality, Healing, Condition gear in S/TPvP. Using just Shaman makes my HP way too low.
What are you guys using to strike a balance in HP, Healing, and Condition damage?
I am also thinking about doing some WvW solo roam practice with this build (I didnt put any gear, but will use mix of Shaman and Apoth), not sure I will actually be able to KILL people, but it also isn’t a pure bunker…will have to play around with it:
http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcMzM9Mz0olNCMm0NCMa0xGaczkqmso
I do a very similar build with 2 changes:
-Adrenal Implant instead of Power Wrench
-Self Regulating Defenses in Elixirs (I feel this synergizes very well with the fact that all our toolkit abilities reset at 25%).
So I have been doing sPvP with the second build I posted above, and I am having a blast.
http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcMzM9mmlCvMmlCvM0GaGGoRomsmo8khk7khA7070c7kIQ70V7owY
It feels like a bunker build due to so many heals, but with my auto Elixir-R and confuse damage, and it seems like people are dying slowly, but surely in a 1v1 due to confuse and retaliation. When two people come and I purely focus on surviving I can usually do it, but I always get blasted off points.
Thanks for the advice. I actually just tried that on a target dummy.
Even after popping Elixir B and having tons of Might stacks best I could hit for was about 2k on the Mists target dummies with FT 2.
Actually tweaked it a bit. Swapped Flamethrower for toolkit and removed 10 out of Firearms to pick up Kit Regenerator.
I try to keep confuse up as much as possible. Alternate between Pistol 2/3, EG 2, and TK 3. I don’t have burst, but seems like solid damage along with good survivability.
http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcMzM9mmlCvMmlCvM0GaGGoRomsmo8khk7khA7070c7kIQ70V7owY
I am new to the game, but have over 10 years of MMO experience (started with DAOC). I am determined to stick with the engineer because engineering is dear to my heart IRL, and I love the theme.
I have been reading a lot on the forums and have started theorycrafting some builds.
Have anyone tried a build like:
http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#mcMzM9mmlLvMmlLvM0xaaGoRqommo8khk7khA7070c7kIQ70V7owY
Essentially I open with pistol #2 and #3 with the flame ammo. I then switch to Flamethrower.
I try to also use Elixer Gun with the healing field, but this field seems pretty mediocre. I am considering switching to toolkit to get shield and magnet along with the confuse before switching back to flamethrower.
Elixer R is mainly for the self rez and as a “stun trinket”.
I seem to die pretty fast, but I am currently attributing that to the fact that I am a noob, and with abilities “hidden” inside kits I frequently find myself with the wrong kit equipped.
Basically I want this build to be all-around decent survivability and decent damage. Built for solo roaming and sPvP.
I was really hoping turrets would be viable, but it appears in pvp they are rarely used, but this build also excites me that it may have potential and it seems relatively versatile.
Thanks for the reply. I don’t really RP in the traditional sense, just enjoy talking with people who like the lore and try to have names that aren’t childish haha.
I just purchased the game last night and struggling to choose the right server.
I have picked Blackgate, but seem to have the option to still change servers (I was under the impression this would cost money, but seems to be free right now).
What I am looking for:
1) Competitive at WvW without pure zergs (I used to love 8-man roams in DAOC rvr). Also, what are typical queue times for WvW…I do not want to wait hours to play (I usually play between 9pm-2am EST)?
2) A decent PvE presence. I enjoy some dungeon crawling and basic RP.
Blackgate, from what I have read, seems to have a mixture and a friendly community. Just want others advice.