View source for Dragonhunter - Hammer DH

{{Build
| profession = Guardian
| specialization = Dragonhunter
| designed for = wvw zerg
| focus = Strike Damage, DPS
| rating = test
| xpac = hot, eod
| meta = 
| difficulty = 1
}}

==Overview==
A melee build that provides high DPS via Autoattacks with strong party support through {{Skill|Shield of Courage}}


==Skill Bar==
{{Skill bar
| profession = Guardian
| specialization = Dragonhunter
| weapon1 = hammer
| weapon2 = 
| weapon3 = longbow
| weapon4 = 
| healing = Litany of Wrath
| utility1 = Test of Faith
| utility2 = "Stand Your Ground!"
| utility3 = Procession of Blades
| elite = Renewed Focus
}}


==Template Code==
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==Specializations==
{{Specialization|Zeal|bot|mid|bot}}
{{Specialization|Honor|bot|bot|mid}}
{{Specialization|Dragonhunter|bot|bot|mid|}}


==Equipment==
{{PvE equipment
| weight = Heavy
| stats = Marauder
| rune = Superior Rune of the Scholar
| rune-qt = 6
| relic = Relic of the Brawler
| weapon1 = Hammer
| weapon2 = 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Energy
| weapon3 = Longbow
| weapon4 = 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Bloodlust
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Energy
| infusion1 = Mighty WvW Infusion
| infusion1-qt = 18
}}


===Consumables===
* {{Food|Peppercorn-Crusted Sous-Vide Steak}}
** {{Food|Fried Oyster Sandwich}} personal food option
* {{Utility|Superior Sharpening Stone}}


==Usage==
===Priorities===
;High
* Traps
* {{Skill|Shield of Courage}}

;Moderate
* Ranged engage
* Sustained damage


====Surviving====
* This build has moderate passive defense
* This build has moderate mobility skill access
** Use {{Skill|Wings of Resolve}} if you're separated from your group and can't safely move back
*** Beware of ground CCs ({{Skill|Line of Warding}}) that will interrupt your movement
* This builds has high active defenses 
** {{Skill|Shield of Courage}} will only block attacks from the front
*** To block ground AoE face the player that cast it
** Do not use {{Skill|Renewed Focus}} until {{Skill|Shield of Courage}} is on cooldown, unless you will die without it

{{Collapse start|Active defense priority}}
* {{Skill|Wings of Resolve}} - for {{Tooltip|Immobilize}}
* '''Dodge'''
* {{Skill|Shield of Courage}}
* {{Skill|Wings of Resolve}} - general use
* {{Skill|Renewed Focus}}
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===Detailed Explanations===
====Traps====
* Use {{Skill|Procession of Blades}} and {{Skill|Test of Faith}} when the enemy group is pushing towards you or your group is in melee 
* Don't try to predict the enemy group far in advance or precast traps, wait until you have an opportunity to get immediate value
* Don't put yourself in a position where you could die trying to get better traps off


====Shield of Courage====
* {{Skill|Shield of Courage}} blocks for allies inside the cone of the shield animation in front of you
** {{Skill|Shield of Courage}} blocks damage coming from enemy players you are facing
*** This means the center of an AoE can be behind you, but if you're facing the player that cast it the damage will be blocked


====Ranged Engage====
* Open with '''Longbow''' and use {{Skill|Hunter's Ward}} before going in with {{Skill|Wings of Resolve}}


====Sustained damage====
* In melee just autoattack (AA) on '''Hammer''', swapping weapons and casting other weapon skills is a DPS loss
* Use {{Skill|Wings of Resolve}} as an engage when far away
* If you are in range to land {{Skill|Mighty Blow}} but not in range to AA, use it to close the gap