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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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This is a very basic guardian build which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.
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Power build for guardian which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.
  
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Note that the expansion version of this build uses weaponmaster to equip a longbow. Those without weaponmaster should use the sword/focus variant instead.
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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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|weapon1 = Greatsword
 
|weapon1 = Greatsword
 
|weapon2 =  
 
|weapon2 =  
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|weapon3 = Longbow
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|weapon3 = Sword
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|weapon4 =  
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|weapon4 = Focus
 
|healing = Litany of Wrath
 
|healing = Litany of Wrath
 
|utility1 = Sword of Justice
 
|utility1 = Sword of Justice
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===Weapon Variants===
 
===Weapon Variants===
 
Always keep {{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
 
Always keep {{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
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* {{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}} - non-weaponmaster replacement
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* {{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
 
* {{Tooltip|Staff}} - alternative ranged option
  
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* {{Skill|"Hold the Line!"}} - defense for yourself and nearby allies
 
* {{Skill|"Hold the Line!"}} - defense for yourself and nearby allies
 
* {{Skill|Smite Condition}} - condi cleanse
 
* {{Skill|Smite Condition}} - condi cleanse
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* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - projectile hate
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* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - projectile reflection
 
* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown
 
* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown
  
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This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.
 
This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.
 
{{PvE equipment
 
{{PvE equipment
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| stats = Assassin
 
| weight = Heavy
 
| weight = Heavy
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| stats = Berserker
 
 
| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 
| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
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| weapon2 =  
 
| weapon2 =  
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
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| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
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| weapon3 = Longbow
 
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| weapon4 =
 
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| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
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| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
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| relic = Relic of the Thief
 
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}}
 
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}} and {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} are interchangeable.
 
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* 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.
 
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* 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.
 
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===Free-to-play 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.
 
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{{PvE equipment
 
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| weight = Heavy
 
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| stats = Berserker
 
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 
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| rune-qt = 6
 
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| weapon1 = Greatsword
 
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| weapon2 =
 
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| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
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| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
 
| weapon3 = Sword
 
| weapon3 = Sword
 
| weapon4 = Focus
 
| weapon4 = Focus
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
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| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Accuracy
 
| relic = Relic of the Thief
 
| relic = Relic of the Thief
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| head = Berserker
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| ring1 = Berserker
 
}}
 
}}
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}} and {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} are interchangeable.
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* 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.
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* Other relics include {{Relic|Relic of the Adventurer}}, {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}}, and {{Relic|Relic of Durability}}.
 
 
* 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.  
 
* 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.  
  
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
 
===Damage Basics===
 
===Damage Basics===
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* 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}}.
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* 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 trait is more valuable due to {{Trait|Radiant Power}} and {{Trait|Inner Fire}}.
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* Maintain {{Tooltip|Resolution}} as much as possible to proc {{Tooltip|Radiance}} traits.
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* Use {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}} and {{Skill|Virtue of Resolve}} to maintain {{Trait|Inspiring Virtue}} and {{Tooltip|Resolution}}.
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* Maintain {{Tooltip|Resolution}} as much as possible to activate {{Tooltip|Radiance}} traits.
 
* Your symbols apply {{Tooltip|Vulnerability}} every tick.
 
* 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.  
 
* {{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===
 
===Damage Priorities===
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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>
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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}}:
 
{{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
 
# {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}}
 
# {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}}
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# {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
 
# {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
 
# {{Skill|Leap of Faith}}
 
# {{Skill|Leap of Faith}}
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# Do not interrupt [[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Chain auto-attack chains]].
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# Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.
  
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{{Tooltip|Longbow}}:
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{{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}}:
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# {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}}
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# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}}
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# Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.
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If using {{Tooltip|Longbow}}:
 
# {{Skill|Symbol of Energy}}
 
# {{Skill|Symbol of Energy}}
 
# {{Skill|True Shot}}
 
# {{Skill|True Shot}}
 
# {{Skill|Hunter's Ward}}
 
# {{Skill|Hunter's Ward}}
 
# {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
 
# {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
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{{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}}:
 
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# {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}}
 
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# {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}
 
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}}
 
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# Do not interrupt [[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Chain auto-attack chains]].
 
  
 
===Defense===
 
===Defense===
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===Crowd Control===
 
===Crowd Control===
 
* {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
 
* {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
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* {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
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* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} consider this if you need lots of cc.
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* {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}} if using longbow
 
* {{Skill|Bane Signet}} (as a last resort)
 
* {{Skill|Bane Signet}} (as a last resort)

Revision as of 19:26, 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 Greatsword:

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


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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
Accessory
Assassin
Amulet
Assassin
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Assassin
Greatsword
Assassin
Sigil
Sigil
Sword
Assassin
Focus
Assassin
Sigil
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 Knight trinkets.


Consumables

Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.

DPS

  • Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
  • /
  • /

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 Burning generated from this trait is more valuable due to Radiant Power and Inner Fire.
  • Use Virtue of Courage and Virtue of Resolve to maintain Inspiring Virtue and Resolution Resolution.
  • Maintain Resolution Resolution as much as possible to activate Radiance Radiance traits.
  • Your symbols apply Vulnerability Vulnerability every tick.
  • Unscathed Contender means we want to stay high HP and maintain Aegis 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 Greatsword:

  1. Symbol of Resolution
  2. Whirling Wrath
  3. Binding Blade
  4. Leap of Faith
  5. Do not interrupt your autoattack chain.

Sword Sword/Focus Focus:

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

If using Longbow Longbow:

  1. Symbol of Energy
  2. True Shot
  3. Hunter's Ward
  4. 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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Ratings

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4 stars
Marcdepuma gave this build 4 stars • August 2024
Pretty good build, but requires an expansion or weaponmaster training for two of the weapons, not core.
5 stars
Starlitjupiter gave this build 5 stars • April 2023
As far as core specs go, guardian really takes the cake. While its condition variant is stronger, the power variant holds its own weight and can even compete with some elite specializations. There's not really a stronger core option as far as classes go.

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