Willbender - Radiant Swordbender Roamer
This is a test build. You may comment and rate it.
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: WvW Roaming
Difficulty:
TBD
This build was last updated on April 14, 2022.
Overview
A high damage Power Willbender build for WvW Roaming.
Skill Bar
Greatsword
Sword/Sword
Utility
Template Code
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Specializations
Variants
- can be considered if you're having trouble utilizing and want to squeeze out a bit more sustain or
Resolution from the build.
Equipment
Head
Marauder
Marauder
Shoulders
Marauder
Marauder
Chest
Marauder
Marauder
Hands
Marauder
Marauder
Legs
Marauder
Marauder
Feet
Marauder
Marauder
Backpiece
Marauder
Marauder
Accessory
Marauder
Marauder
Accessory
Marauder
Marauder
Amulet
Marauder
Marauder
Ring
Marauder
Marauder
Ring
Marauder
Marauder
Greatsword
Marauder
Marauder
Sigil
Sigil
Sword
Marauder
Marauder
Sword
Marauder
Marauder
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
x6
Infusion
x18
x18
Consumables
Food
- - strong mix of sustain and damage.
- - cheaper defensive option.
- - active damage mitigation via more access to dodging.
- is a cheaper version of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew and sufficient enough in most cases.
- - non-ascended offensive option.
Utility
- or
Usage
To be added.
Related Builds
- Radiant GS Roamer - core version.
Ratings
One of the most hated roaming builds and for good reason, although its actual winrate isn't so clear. It's very hard to kill because it can reset fights 24/7 much like a thief but playing Willbender isn't an autowin in many matchups in which case you really might have to run away. It's an easy low risk burst build if you want to play something just a touch harder than Cele but still very easy and effective.
Great for playing like a rat, ganking fights and fleeing when you start losing. Unfortunately loses too many 1v1 matchups at higher skill levels to be considered top tier.
Insanely high burst damage and absolutely top tier mobility, but suffers from the same lack of sustain as most other Power Guardian roamers. It has all the tools to win in seconds but if the fight drags on for too long then the odds start turning against it. Doesn't work well in outnumbered situations either. I don't want to sound too negative because the build really shines in many areas and is widely considered to be one of the best roamers, but getting used to the low sustain can take some practice and a particular playstyle that isn't for everyone. Still, the burst is amazing and the build can be scary in the right hands (and it's fun). 2024 update: still going strong.
Well finally, a roaming Willbender build that really feels and plays like a thief, all be it with heavy armour in favour of stealth. It has rejuvenated my passion for the game. I tried the Mediation version, which is good and possibly better for getting used to roaming with a WB, but the glassier Radiant version is way more fun if you have the skill level for it, (or if you are used to playing D/P thief).
Great roamer but if you like to live life on the edge, run with a zerg, teleport into the enemy zerg, burst to the max and shadow step out again, huge dopamine rush!
Personally I really like the use of runes of speed, they really helped me stick that bit better to the target but if you don't have that issue, then there are plenty of other useful options to suit your play style.
Best roaming build with ton of burst and mobility , I think speed runes aren't necessary and dura/pack is just better.
I wouldn't recommend running GM trait on willbender traitline either as you sacrifice 2s lethal tempo duration for maximum of 8.7% of damage leading to total damage loss.
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