Difference between revisions of "Guardian - Core Power"

Latest revision as of 19:28, 16 September 2024

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

Focused on: Direct damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Difficulty:

Easy

This build was last updated on September 16, 2024 and is up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

Overview

Power build for guardian which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.

This build can be played while levelling, while working on acquiring elite specializations, or by free-to-play players. It leads nicely into power dragonhunter or power willbender.

Skill Bar

Greatsword

Sword/Focus

Utility

Weapon Variants

Always keep Greatsword:

Longbow - great damage and range. Requires Weaponmaster Training from Secrets of the Obscure.
Staff - alternative ranged option

Skill Variants

Signet of Resolve - an easy-to-use, reliable heal.
"Advance!" - defense + mobility
"Hold the Line!" - defense for yourself and nearby allies
Smite Condition - condi cleanse
Wall of Reflection - projectile reflection
Sanctuary - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown

Template Code

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Specializations

Equipment

Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.

Standard Equipment

This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.

Head
Berserker

Shoulders
Assassin

Chest
Assassin

Hands
Assassin

Legs
Assassin

Feet
Assassin

Backpiece
Assassin

Accessory
Assassin

Amulet
Assassin

Ring
Berserker

Ring
Assassin

Greatsword
Assassin

Sigil

Sword
Assassin

Focus
Assassin

Sigil

Rune
x6

Relic

You can use Relic of Zakiros to trade a minor amount of damage for sustain, Relic of the Cavalier to start combat with boons, or Relic of Durability for a little extra defense.
For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use Knight trinkets.

Consumables

Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.

DPS

Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
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Defense

Farming

Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
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(and variants)

Usage

Damage Basics

Spam Virtue of Justice against trash enemies. It will reset thanks to Renewed Justice. Avoid this against bosses, as the passive Burning generated from this skill is more valuable due to Radiant Power and Inner Fire.
Use Virtue of Courage and Virtue of Resolve to maintain Inspiring Virtue and Resolution.
Maintain Resolution as much as possible to activate Radiance traits.
Your symbols apply Vulnerability every tick.
Unscathed Contender means we want to stay high HP and maintain Aegis when possible, so do your best to avoid damage.

Damage Priorities

Follow the skill priorities below. Fill gaps with auto-attacks and Sword of Justice. Generally, you want to use your symbols at least twice per weapon loop.

Greatsword:

Symbol of Resolution
Whirling Wrath
Binding Blade
Leap of Faith
Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.

Sword/ Focus:

Ray of Judgment
Zealot's Defense
Symbol of Blades
Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.

If using Longbow:

Symbol of Energy
True Shot
Hunter's Ward
Deflecting Shot

Defense

Virtue of Courage - blocks attacks, breaks stun
"Stand Your Ground!" - breaks stun
Leap of Faith - blind
Virtue of Justice - blind
Litany of Wrath - massive heal, but requires you to continue dealing damage

Crowd Control

Binding Blade
Sanctuary consider this if you need lots of cc.
Deflecting Shot if using longbow
Bane Signet (as a last resort)

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 ==Overview==
-This is a very basic guardian build which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.
+Power build for guardian which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.
+This build can be played while levelling, while working on acquiring elite specializations, or by free-to-play players. It leads nicely into power dragonhunter or power willbender.
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 ===Weapon Variants===
 Always keep {{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
-* {{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}} - replaces {{Tooltip|Longbow}} if you do not have Weaponmaster.
+* {{Tooltip|Longbow}} - great damage and range. Requires [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Weaponmaster_Training Weaponmaster Training] from Secrets of the Obscure.
 * {{Tooltip|Staff}} - alternative ranged option
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 * {{Skill|"Hold the Line!"}} - defense for yourself and nearby allies
 * {{Skill|Smite Condition}} - condi cleanse
-* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - projectile hate
+* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - projectile reflection
 * {{Skill|Sanctuary}} - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown
 ==Template Code==
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 {{Specialization|Radiance|top|bot|bot}}
 {{Specialization|Virtues|top|top|bot}}
 ==Equipment==
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 This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.
 {{PvE equipment
+| stats = Assassin
 | weight = Heavy
-| stats = Berserker
 | rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 | rune-qt = 6
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 | weapon2 =
 | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
-| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
+| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
-| weapon3 = Longbow
+| weapon3 = Sword
-| weapon4 =
+| weapon4 = Focus
 | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
-| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
+| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
-| relic = relic of the thief
+| relic = Relic of the Thief
+| head = Berserker
+| ring1 = Berserker
 }}
+* You can use {{Relic|Relic of Zakiros}} to trade a minor amount of damage for sustain, {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}} to start combat with boons, or {{Relic|Relic of Durability}} for a little extra defense.
+* For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food, traits, or skills if required. If necessary, use {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets.
-===Free-to-play Equipment===
-This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.
-{{PvE equipment
-| weight = Heavy
-| stats = Berserker
-| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
-| rune-qt = 6
-| weapon1 = Greatsword
-| weapon2 =
-| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
-| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
-| weapon3 = Longbow
-| weapon4 =
-| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
-| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
-| relic = relic of the thief
-}}
-===Equipment Variants===
-====Other Options====
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} - nearly identical damage to {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}}.
-====Relics====
-There are many good relics for general play in open world and others that may be specific to this build. Swap based on preference.
-* {{Relic|Relic of Cerus}} - dps
-* {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}} - dps/defense; use with Skyscale's Fire Field for stacking boons.
-* {{Relic|Relic of Speed}} - mobility
-* {{Relic|Relic of the Adventurer}} - defense
-* {{Relic|Relic of Durability}} - defense
-* {{Relic|Relic of the Zephyrite}} - defense
-====Defense====
-* Invest in a Jade Core for additional HP and access to Jade Protocols.
-* {{Tooltip|Knight|Knight's Trinkets}} - extra defense
-* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} - increased evasion
-====Budget====
-* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Infiltration}}
-* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Air}}
-<br>
 ==Consumables==
 Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
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 * {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}}
 * {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants)
-<br>
 ==Usage==
 ===Damage Basics===
-* Spam {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} against trash enemies. Use {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}} and {{Skill|Virtue of Resolve}} to maintain {{Trait|Inspiring Virtue}} and {{Tooltip|Resolution}}. Avoid this against bosses, as the passive {{Tooltip|Burning}} generated from this trait is more valuable due to {{Trait|Radiant Power}} and {{Trait|Inner Fire}}.
+* Spam {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} against trash enemies. It will reset thanks to {{Trait|Renewed Justice}}. Avoid this against bosses, as the passive {{Tooltip|Burning}} generated from this skill is more valuable due to {{Trait|Radiant Power}} and {{Trait|Inner Fire}}.
-* Maintain {{Tooltip|Resolution}} as much as possible to proc {{Tooltip|Radiance}} traits.
+* Use {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}} and {{Skill|Virtue of Resolve}} to maintain {{Trait|Inspiring Virtue}} and {{Tooltip|Resolution}}.
+* Maintain {{Tooltip|Resolution}} as much as possible to activate {{Tooltip|Radiance}} traits.
 * Your symbols apply {{Tooltip|Vulnerability}} every tick.
 * {{Trait|Unscathed Contender}} means we want to stay high HP and maintain {{Tooltip|Aegis}} when possible, so do your best to avoid damage.
 ===Damage Priorities===
-Follow the skill priorities below. Fill gaps with auto-attacks and {{Skill|Sword of Justice}}. Generally, you want to use your symbols at least twice per weapon loop.<br><br>
+Follow the skill priorities below. Fill gaps with auto-attacks and {{Skill|Sword of Justice}}. Generally, you want to use your symbols at least twice per weapon loop.
 {{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
 # {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}}
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 # {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
 # {{Skill|Leap of Faith}}
-# Do not interrupt [[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Chain auto-attack chains]].
+# Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.
+{{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}}:
+# {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}}
+# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}
+# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}}
+# Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.
-{{Tooltip|Longbow}}:
+If using {{Tooltip|Longbow}}:
 # {{Skill|Symbol of Energy}}
 # {{Skill|True Shot}}
 # {{Skill|Hunter's Ward}}
 # {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
-{{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}}:
-# {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}}
-# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}
-# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}}
-# Do not interrupt [[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Chain auto-attack chains]].
 ===Defense===
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 ===Crowd Control===
 * {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
-* {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
+* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} consider this if you need lots of cc.
+* {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}} if using longbow
 * {{Skill|Bane Signet}} (as a last resort)

Difference between revisions of "Guardian - Core Power"

Latest revision as of 19:28, 16 September 2024

Contents

Overview