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'''Note:''' if you don't want to invest into Ascended Dragon's stat pieces, Exotics from the Trading Post will do just fine. The trinkets are relatively cheap, here's a [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/index.php?title=Special:RunQuery/Equipment_query&Equipment_query%5Brarity%5D=Exotic&Equipment_query%5Bsupertype%5D=Trinket&Equipment_query%5Bprefix%5D=Dragon&_run list of them] from the official wiki. Alternatively a full set of {{Tooltip|Marauder}} gear would work too, your burst potential will be lower but your crit chance higher.  
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'''Note:''' if you don't want to invest into Ascended Dragon's stat pieces, Exotics from the Trading Post will do just fine. The trinkets are relatively cheap, here's a [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/index.php?title=Special:RunQuery/Equipment_query&Equipment_query%5Brarity%5D=Exotic&Equipment_query%5Bsupertype%5D=Trinket&Equipment_query%5Bprefix%5D=Dragon&_run list of them] from the official wiki.
  
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Keep the {{Tooltip|Diviner}} backpiece though or else you won't hit important breakpoints on the duration of Jade Sphere boons.
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'''Second set:''' you may have noticed a Focus on the second set, this one's for the tryhards. While Elementalists can't swap weapons in combat, they can still stack Bloodlust on random PvE mobs before fights using the second set then switch back to the first set once they're ready to PvP. The Bloodlust stacks will remain active without the need to sacrifice a sigil slot on the PvP set. It's enough to put 1 weapon into the second set as they'll inherit the missing one from the main set. If you have no intention to stack Bloodlust before fights then you don't need the 2nd set! It's not mandatory.
  
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'''Second set:''' you may have noticed a Focus on the second set, this one's for the tryhards. While Elementalists can't swap weapons in combat, they can still stack Bloodlust on random PvE mobs before fights using the second set then switch back to the first set once they're ready to PvP. The Bloodlust stacks will remain active without the need to sacrifice a sigil slot on the PvP set. It's enough to put 1 weapon into the second set as they'll inherit the missing one from the main set. If you have no intention to stack Bloodlust before fights then you don't need the 2nd set! It's not mandatory.
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===Equipment Variants===
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'''Stats'''
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* A full set of {{Tooltip|Marauder}} gear would also work, your burst potential will be lower but your crit chance higher. Use '''Mighty''' infusions, keep the {{Tooltip|Diviner}} backpiece though or else you won't hit important breakpoints on the duration of Jade Sphere boons.
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'''Infusions'''
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* '''Mighty''' Infusions are more popular than '''Precise''' on most other builds with similar stats. If you want to use this set of gear on other characters as well or you already have a set with Mighty infusions that'd also work just fine. In that case however you might want replace a '''Dragon''' piece or two with {{Tooltip|Marauder}} to make up for the lost crit chance.
  
  

Revision as of 12:53, 7 December 2022

This is a test build. You may comment and rate it.

Focused on: Direct damage and Mobility

Designed for: WvW Roaming

Difficulty:
TBD
This build was last updated on December 07, 2022.

Overview

A Catalyst take on S/F Fresh Air builds for WvW Roaming. This iteration of Fresh Air offers high damage and lots of boon variety along with plenty of aura synergy.


Skill Bar

Scepter/Focus
Utility


Template Code

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Specializations


Equipment

Head
Marauder
Shoulders
Marauder
Chest
Marauder
Hands
Marauder
Legs
Marauder
Feet
Marauder
Backpiece
Diviner
Accessory
Dragon
Accessory
Dragon
Amulet
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Ring
Dragon
Scepter
Marauder
Focus
Marauder
Sigil
Sigil
Focus
Marauder
Sigil
Rune
x6
Infusion
x18


Note: if you don't want to invest into Ascended Dragon's stat pieces, Exotics from the Trading Post will do just fine. The trinkets are relatively cheap, here's a list of them from the official wiki.

Second set: you may have noticed a Focus on the second set, this one's for the tryhards. While Elementalists can't swap weapons in combat, they can still stack Bloodlust on random PvE mobs before fights using the second set then switch back to the first set once they're ready to PvP. The Bloodlust stacks will remain active without the need to sacrifice a sigil slot on the PvP set. It's enough to put 1 weapon into the second set as they'll inherit the missing one from the main set. If you have no intention to stack Bloodlust before fights then you don't need the 2nd set! It's not mandatory.


Equipment Variants

Stats

  • A full set of Marauder Marauder gear would also work, your burst potential will be lower but your crit chance higher. Use Mighty infusions, keep the Diviner Diviner backpiece though or else you won't hit important breakpoints on the duration of Jade Sphere boons.


Infusions

  • Mighty Infusions are more popular than Precise on most other builds with similar stats. If you want to use this set of gear on other characters as well or you already have a set with Mighty infusions that'd also work just fine. In that case however you might want replace a Dragon piece or two with Marauder Marauder to make up for the lost crit chance.


Consumables

Food

There are plenty of viable choices:

  • - passive damage mitigation and great stats.
  • - highest damage non-ascended option.
  • - damage and extra vitality in case you're not comfortable with the current HP.
  • - armor ignoring damage and a bit of extra healing/precision.
  • - defensive option with more evasion.


Utility

  • or , whichever is cheaper at the moment.


Usage

To be added

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Ratings

This build has a rating of 5 stars based on 2 votes.
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5 stars
Bonemiser gave this build 5 stars • July 2024
Extremely good if you have your burst combos down pat. Extremely bad if you are sloppy with your offense or poorly timing your active defenses. One of the more demanding builds to pilot; don't be afraid to run one of the Cele setups for a while if you're not getting the job done as Fresh Air. That said, I don't think this build will ever truly be bad.
5 stars
Hanz gave this build 5 stars • January 2024
A very strong build with extremely high burst damage and very little downtime. Sustain is on the lower end but the build does have tools to play around that if you're willing to put in the effort. Not the easiest build to play in general, but also not the hardest within the Fresh Air archetype. Current FOTM spec. SotO edit: still going strong

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