Logo Albion iconAlbion Online Deadlock iconDeadlock GW2 iconGuild Wars 2 TL iconThrone & Liberty

Engineer - Core Power DPS

The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good

Focused on: Direct damage

Designed for: Raids and Fractals

Expansions required: Secrets of the Obscure builds

Difficulty:
Normal
This build was last updated on April 30, 2024 and is up to date for the August 20, 2024 patch.

Overview

A relatively strong core class damage dealer for people without expansion (if using the Rifle version) that would like to do fractals, or for people who enjoy core classes. The Gear requirement is also the same as Power Mechanist meaning a lot of engineer players already have the required gear to play this build.


Skill Bar

Hammer
Utility


Non-SotO Weapons

Rifle is the best weapon for players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure.


Equipment

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Dragon
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Dragon
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Hammer
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18
Relic
  • Use Relic of the Thief if you're using Rifle.


Specializations


Template Code

[&DQMGNyYvFT0qDwAAhgAAACYBAACjAAAA+RIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Copy Template Code


Consumables

Food

  • or ascended versions

Utility


Skill Variants

  • Elite Mortar Kit can be replaced for any of the other elite skill.
    • Supply Crate can be used for a long cooldown big stun and some extra healing and condition cleanses through Med Pack Drop.
    • Elixir X can be used for extra CC through Toss Elixir X and when used can turn you into Rampage or Tornado with more CC skills.
  • Rifle Turret is your weakest damaging skill and should be the skill replaced if you need more cc or utility.
    • Personal Battering Ram for more CC.
    • Elixir S can be used to skip some mechanics with Invulnerability.
    • Elixir R, the toolbelt skill Toss Elixir R can be used to revive a group.
    • Rocket Boots can be used for extra mobility.


Note on Traits

  • There is no need for extra precision on top of full Berserker stats Berserker stats gear thanks to High Caliber and Hematic Focus.
  • The build greatly benefits from different condition on the target due to Modified Ammunition.
  • This build has built in self condition cleanses due to Mechanized Deployment.
  • Takedown Round increases damage while endurance is not full, using up both dodges right before a burst phase on certain encounters can greatly increase damage output of this build.
  • Gadgeteer upgrades all gadget type skills on engineer, A.E.D. lasts longer, Rocket Boots fly further, Personal Battering Ram launches further.
    • Throw Mine also spawns a second mine on the players location - Because of this try to stay inside the boss or just at the very edge for the second mine to detonate.


Usage

  • Precast Mine Field, Throw Mine and Rifle Turret when possible.
  • Use Grenade Barrage, Throw Mine, Surprise Shot, Orbital Strike, Mine Field.
  • Dodge Dodge to prevent reaching full endurance.
  • On Hammer:
    • Use Electro-whirl and Thunderclap off cooldown.
    • After Electro-whirl, always follow up with Shrapnel Grenade, and Poison Grenade OR Freeze Grenade when available.
    • Fill with Hammer auto attacks - try to finish the chains!
    • You can use Static Shock to maintain Relic of Fireworks uptime.
  • On Rifle:
    • Use all rifle skills off cooldown.
    • After Blunderbuss, always follow up with Shrapnel Grenade, and Poison Grenade or Freeze Grenade when available.
    • Fill with rifle auto attacks Rifle Burst.


Video example (Hammer)

Video example (Rifle)


Ratings

This build has a rating of 5 stars based on 1 votes.
Log in or register to rate this build.
5 stars
Venerable Nelson gave this build 5 stars • August 2023
Great build. Lots of versatility and competes with the elite specializations with dps in raids.

Comments

Get MetaBattle Premium
Enjoy an ad-free experience & support the website, for less than $1 per month! Upgrade to Premium
MetaBattle is recruiting!
We are seeking an experienced Build Admin for Throne and Liberty with a deep understanding of the meta across most weapons and game modes. Get in touch with Galaxian on Discord if you're a good fit for the role or know someone else who is. This is a paid position.
Split Metabattle Logo