View source for Scrapper - Med Kit Scrapper (GvG)

{{Build
| profession = Engineer
| specialization = Scrapper
| designed for = wvw gvg
| focus = Healing, Condition Cleanse, Boon Support
| rating = good
| xpac = hot
| difficulty = 2
}}

==Overview==
A build designed for constant healing and mitigation of all condition pressure. Provides the invaluable {{tooltip|Superspeed}} buff nearly constantly. 


==Skill Bar==
{{Skill bar
| profession = Engineer
| specialization = Scrapper
| weapon1 = Hammer
| healing = Med Kit
| utility1 = Bulwark Gyro
| utility2 = Purge Gyro
| utility3 = Elixir Gun
| elite = Sneak Gyro
}}
{{Skill bar aux|Med Kit}}
{{Skill bar aux|Elixir Gun}}


===Variants===
;Weapons
* '''Pistol/Shield''' is a viable option for extra {{Tooltip|Protection}} uptime and the shield skills


;Utilities
* {{Skill|Utility Goggles}} for an AoE {{tooltip|Revealed}} from its toolbelt skill ({{Skill|Detection Pulse}}), swap back before combat
* {{Skill|Bomb Kit}} used out of combat for smoke fields, swap back before combat


==Template Code==
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==Specializations==
{{Specialization|Inventions|bot|mid|bot}}
;Variants
* {{Trait|Over Shield}} for '''Pistol/Shield''' builds
{{Specialization|Alchemy|bot|top|mid}}
{{Specialization|Scrapper|top|top|mid}}


==Equipment==
{{PvE equipment
| weight = Medium
| stats = Minstrel
| rune = Superior Rune of the Monk
| rune-qt = 6
| relic = Antitoxin
| weapon1 = Hammer
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Transference
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Energy
| infusion1 = Healing WvW Infusion
| infusion1-qt = 18
}}


===Consumables===
* {{Food|Bowl of Fruit Salad with Mint Garnish}}
** {{Food|Delicious Rice Ball}} personal food option
* {{Utility|Bountiful Maintenance Oil}}


==Usage==  
===Overall Priorities===
;High
* Stability
* Condition clear
* Healing

;Moderate
* {{Tooltip|Superspeed}}
* Supporting isolated allies
* CC with {{Skill|Thunderclap}}

;Low
* Poisoning downs


====Surviving====
* This build has high passive defense
* This build has high mobility skill access
** {{Skill|Rocket Charge}} will leap towards your target if you have one, make sure to drop your target when using it for mobility
** An '''About Face''' keybind can be useful for quickly using {{Skill|Acid Bomb}} for mobility
* This builds has high active defenses
** {{Skill|Healing Mist}} is your only stunbreak, try to be conservative with it
** If an ally in your party is downed, do '''not''' cast {{Skill|Bulwark Gyro}}
*** To a lesser extent, be careful casting if your party is stuck in a spike or generally taking heavy damage
** Only use {{Skill|Sneak Gyro}} to survive if desperate, it is much better saved for your group

{{Collapse start|Active defense priority}}
* {{Skill|Healing Mist}} - for stunbreaking
* {{Skill|Purge Gyro}} - for {{Tooltip|Immobilize}}
* {{Skill|Cleansing Field}} - for {{Tooltip|Immobilize}}
* '''Dodge'''
* {{Skill|Shock Shield}}
* {{Skill|Rocket Charge}}
* {{Skill|Bandage Self}}
* {{Skill|Vital Burst}}
* {{Skill|Bulwark Gyro}}
* {{Skill|Sneak Gyro}}
{{Collapse end}}


===Detailed Explanations===
====Stability====
* Use {{Skill|Defense Field}} for ranged engages as the first applied {{Tooltip|Stability}} source 
* After ranged engages are done, use it to cover downtime from the firebrand's {{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}}


====Condition clear====
* {{Skill|Fumigate}} and {{Skill|Cleansing Field}} are much more situational compared to {{Skill|Purge Gyro}}, deprioritize them in situations where {{Skill|Purge Gyro}} would be more effective
* Move slightly behind your group when casting {{Skill|Fumigate}} to maximize hits
* Be aware that {{Skill|Fumigate}} does not cleanse yourself
* {{Skill|Cleansing Field}} should be dropped when clashing with the opponent or preemptively before an enemy spike
* Use your '''Weapon Swap''' key immediately after casting {{Skill|Acid Bomb}} to cancel the leap backwards
* Your own fields have priority for combo finishers, {{Skill|Super Elixir}} and {{Skill|Purge Gyro}} can provide a light field for combo interactions

{{Collapse start|Condition clear priority}}
* {{Skill|Fumigate}}
* {{Skill|Cleansing Field}}
* {{Skill|Purge Gyro}}
* {{Skill|Super Elixir}}
* {{Skill|Acid Bomb}}/{{Skill|Infusion Bomb}} - (light field, blast finisher)
* {{Skill|Bandage Self}} - {{Trait|Cleansing Synergy}}
* {{Skill|Electro-whirl}} - (light field, whirl finisher)
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====Healing====
* {{Skill|Vital Burst}} and {{Skill|Bandage Self}} both proc {{Trait|Medical Dispersion Field}} even if you are at full HP
* Move slightly behind your group when casting {{Skill|Med Blaster}} to maximize hits
** The range on {{Skill|Med Blaster}} is much higher than the animation indicates
* Use {{Skill|Bandage Blast}} next to downed allies when safe, hitting with all projectiles provides a lot of rez
* Your own fields have priority for combo finishers, {{Skill|Cleansing Field}} can provide a water field for combo interactions

{{Collapse start|Healing priority}}
* {{Skill|Vital Burst}}
* {{Skill|Bandage Blast}} - in melee range, hard to use
* {{Skill|Med Blaster}}
* {{Skill|Bandage Self}} - {{Trait|Medical Dispersion Field}}
* {{Skill|Super Elixir}}
* {{Skill|Acid Bomb}}/{{Skill|Infusion Bomb}} - (water field, blast finisher)
{{Collapse end}}


====Superspeed====
* Most of your {{Tooltip|Superspeed}} will be generated passively while using your skills for healing and cleansing
* If your group is lacking {{Tooltip|Superspeed}} before a push {{Skill|Bandage Self}} is the most effective way to apply it

{{Collapse start|Superspeed priority}}
* {{Skill|Bandage Self}} - {{Trait|Speed of Synergy}}
* {{Skill|Function Gyro}} - {{Trait|Gyroscopic Acceleration}}
* {{Skill|Bulwark Gyro}} - only when safe
* {{Skill|Purge Gyro}}
* {{Skill|Sneak Gyro}}
{{Collapse end}}


====Supporting isolated allies====
* Do not try to support isolated players if your group is under pressure or it would get you killed
* {{Tooltip|Superspeed}} is your first priority for getting players back to your group 
** Use {{Skill|Function Gyro}} if available to apply it from range
** If {{Skill|Function Gyro}} is unavailable, move to the isolated player(s) and using {{Skill|Bandage Self}} is the other viable option
* Move to isolated player(s) and use {{Skill|Sneak Gyro}} to give {{Tooltip|Stealth}}, but be aware that you will need to blast other scrappers fields if your group is coordinating {{Skill|Sneak Gyro}} usage


====Thunderclap====
* Use your CC when:
** Your group calls a spike:
*** Winds - {{Skill|Winds of Disenchantment}}
*** Wells - {{Skill|Well of Corruption}}+{{Skill|Well of Suffering}}
*** Shades - {{Skill|Desert Shroud}}
*** Traps - {{Skill|Procession of Blades}}+{{Skill|Test of Faith}}
** On top of enemy downs (while alive players are on top of them)
** Enemy groups moving defensively while your group is pushing


====Poisoning downs====
* Use {{Skill|Chemical Field}} when you can safely approach melee range with downs 
* Use {{Skill|Fumigate}} only if your group is taking no pressure and you have other cleanse cooldowns avalible


===Tips & Tricks===
====Smoke Blasting====
* Scrapper can blast up to 6 times on a single smoke field, usually 3 is enough
** 6 smoke blasts is enough to fully stack stealth on a party with one extra blast to refresh the duration lost during blasting. More than 6 blasts per party adds nothing, so coordinate blasts with your party.
* There are many ways to do three blasts, an easy recommended combination is: {{Skill|Big Ol' Bomb}} + {{Skill|Infusion Bomb}} + '''Magnetic Shield''' {{to}} {{Skill|Magnetic Inversion}}
* To get more include any of the following: {{Skill|Rumble}}, {{Skill|Thump}}, {{Skill|Throw Mine}}, {{Skill|Acid Bomb}}, {{Skill|Blast Gyro}}

====Revealing====
* Up to 5 different templates can be used for revealing, of these 1, 2 and 5 are the most essential
# Blasting Template
# {{Skill|Rocket Boots}} + {{Skill|Elixir S}} + {{Skill|Utility Goggles}}
# {{Skill|Purge Gyro}} + {{Skill|Elixir S}} + {{Skill|Utility Goggles}} - swap immediately after casting {{Skill|Rocket Boots}}
# {{Skill|Purge Gyro}} + {{Skill|Elixir S}} + {{Skill|Elixir Gun}} - swap immediately after casting {{Skill|Detection Pulse}}
# Normal build - swap once safely back on group
* Use a rifle for {{Skill|Jump Shot}} and {{Skill|Rocket Boots}} to quickly cover distance
** Make sure to swap back to normal weapon after casting {{Skill|Jump Shot}}
* All build templates need to keep the exact same traits or {{Tooltip|Stealth}} will be removed on swapping template

===Settings===
* Under '''General Options / User Interface''' check '''Always show squad health bars''' and '''Always show party health bars'''. These will make it much easier to keep track of who needs your support.
* Also under '''General Options / User Interface''' turn on '''Thick party health bars'''
** '''Thick squad health bars''' can be used too as a matter of personal preference, but is not recommended for large numbers
* Under '''Squad Options''' uncheck '''View as a grid'''. This will allow you to keep track of your allies' boons, conditions and health, enabling a better decision-making and skill management.