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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 and a better block for more damage.

| 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

...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 other iter ...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