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|weapon2 = Shield ...er Storm}} to cast F1 twice inside CS for more {{Tooltip|Alacrity}} from {{Trait|Flow of Time}}

...d use {{Skill|Static Shield}} to block Mind Crush instead of {{Skill|Shock Shield}}. This has a longer cooldown if you mess it up but otherwise plays out ide ===Trait Variants===

...in focus here. Scepter/Focus FA is one of the harder elementalist specs to master, but the core version actually has better condition removal than most other | utility2 = Arcane Shield

A jack of all trades, master of none Condition damage PvP Mechanist build. It's capable of doing anythin | weapon2 = Shield

* Thanks to {{trait|Written in Stone}}, {{skill|Signet of Earth}} provides 180 toughness while ** {{utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} or {{utility|Tuning Icicle}} for a cheaper alternative

| weapon2 = shield * ''Off-hand Sword'' over ''Shield'' - trades CC, a leap finisher and a better block for more damage and more

| weapon2 = Shield Your mainhand weapon on the x/shield set doesn't really matter as you don't need to use any of the skills from i

|utility1 = Spectrum Shield It is strongly advised to always use {{Skill|Spectrum Shield}} due to the amount of survivability it provides.

...a tanky due to celestial stats so great for beginners. Jack of all trades, master of none. | weapon2 = Shield

* {{Skill|Shield of the Avenger}} or {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - if projectiles are a pro * {{Trait|Eternal Armory}} - better in mobile zergs

...n active, skill-based playstyle. Condition Weaver can be very difficult to master, but is one of the strongest options for solo play. * {{Trait|Bolstered Elements}} - more barrier but less damage.

{{Skill|Grenade Barrage}} provides great damage, and even more thanks to {{Trait|Shrapnel}}. It shouldn't be replaced.<br> * {{Skill|Spectrum Shield}} - great stun break and damage reduction with a low cooldown, even lower i

|utility3 = Arcane Shield ...hat removes up to 8 conditions throughout its long channeling time. Arcane Shield can help with channellig it without getting interrupted.

* ''Shield'' * {{Trait|Shield Master}} is great against projectile users.

* {{Skill|Purging Flames}} - great AoE damage and cleansing. Take {{Trait|Master of Consecrations}} on Virtues. .... There's another meditation which can proc from your heal via the trait {{Trait|Smiter's Boon}} which also turns your heal into a minor source of cleansing

...us here. Scepter/Focus FA is one of the '''harder''' Elementalist specs to master, but the core version actually has '''better condition removal''' than othe ...glyph's instant cast chain skill (which is on a 15s CD) can also proc this trait. You may choose to delay using the active a bit and enjoy a frequent instan

...bit of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} access without Pistol which makes {{Trait|Shield Master}} weaker.--> ...r cleansing in exchange for lower healing. Might want to consider taking {{Trait|Peak Performance}} on {{Tooltip|Strength}} if you want a damage boost. For

...ier Signet}} is great because it also heals your mech and is improved by {{Trait|Mech Core: J-Drive}}. Other alternatives can be considered: {{Skill|Superconducting Signet}} provides great damage and is improved by {{Trait|Mech Core: J-Drive}}. Never replace it.<br>

* {{Trait|Shield Master}} allows you to reflect projectiles while blocking which is quite useful ag * {{Trait|Crack Shot}} offers CD reduction and improved autos on Longbow but gives up

|weapon4 = Shield | weapon4 = Shield

...rs outside your subgroup with 10-target {{Skill|Signet of Inspiration}}. {{trait|Chronophantasma}} also means that you generate twice as much {{tooltip|Prot | weapon2 = Shield

* {{Trait|Shield Master}} works well with the Mace/Sword set which has 2 blocking skills, opening u * {{Trait|Warrior's Sprint}} trades CD reduction and improved autos on Longbow for be

* Dodge roll is a very strong heal thanks to {{Trait|Selfless Daring}}. Your dodges will heal nearby allies and even if you don' | set2 = Mace, Shield

|weapon4 = Shield * Optionally, a Focus and Shield with {{Sigil|Energy}} can be carried for very difficult solo encounters.

...high defensive support for a DPS class, with a party wide block in {{skill|Shield of Courage}}, a strong burst heal in {{skill|Wings of Resolve}}, and the ab ...elf, but ideally will be supported by other Guardians, or Renegades with {{trait|Spirit Boon}}.

* {{Skill|Arcane Shield}} - strong defensive cooldown + stunbreak * {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}

...a guardian's strength is its versatility, so be sure to read the skill and trait variants to know what you should be bringing. | weapon4 = Shield

| weapon2 = shield ...'''Scepter/Shield''' being a potent defensive set. If desired, '''Scepter/Shield''' can be swapped out:

* {{Trait|Shield Master}} lets you reflect projectiles while blocking, which is quite useful agains ...ip|Swiftness}}, but Swiftness access in the build is limited only to the {{Trait|Burst Mastery}} proc.

* {{Skill|Mending}} - better condition cleansing. However both {{Trait|Restorative Strength}} on Strength and your elite skill {{Skill|Tactical Re * {{Trait|Brave Stride}} trades a bit of damage and healing for more {{Tooltip|Stabil

* {{Skill|Shield of the Avenger}} or {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} if projectiles are a probl * {{Trait|Legendary Lore}} is basically even in performance with {{Trait|Weighty Terms}} for DPS Condi Firebrand when solo.

* {{Skill|Arcane Shield}} - breaks stun and blocks 3 attacks. * {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}

** Be aware that the traited version from {{trait|Written in Stone}} still provides toughness, which may mess with tanking. ** {{utility|Tuning Icicle}} or {{utility| Potent Master Tuning Crystal}} for a cheaper alternative

| Weaver (trait) = 2109 | Master's Fortitude = 2115

===Trait Variants=== * Use {{Trait|Parasitic Contagion}} for strong self heal at a 10% dps loss.

...nal assault. Within the temple are the last remaining Sunspears, forming a shield wall around Amala and protecting her from harm as she protects the remainin ...ed by the {{Trait|Flesh of the Master}} buff on her bar (matching how this trait worked at the time of the fractal’s release). The Shambling Horrors will