Difference between revisions of "Guardian - Core Power"

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|weapon4 = Focus
 
|weapon4 = Focus
 
|healing = Litany of Wrath
 
|healing = Litany of Wrath
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|utility1 = Bane Signet
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|utility1 = Sword of Justice
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|utility2 = Sword of Justice
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|utility2 = Signet of Judgment
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|utility3 = Purging Flames
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|utility3 = Bane Signet
 
|elite = "Feel My Wrath!"
 
|elite = "Feel My Wrath!"
 
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===Weapon Variants===
 
===Weapon Variants===
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Always keep Greatsword due to our reliance on {{Tooltip|Resolution}}.
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Always keep {{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
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* Staff should be used for zerg farming
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* {{Tooltip|Sword}}/{{Tooltip|Focus}} - replaces {{Tooltip|Longbow}} if you do not have Weaponmaster.
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* Scepter is our strongest ranged option for solo fights.
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* {{Tooltip|Staff}} - alternative ranged option
  
 
===Skill Variants===
 
===Skill Variants===
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Note that {{Skill|Litany of Wrath}} is Guardian's strongest heal, by far, and you should spend time learning how to use it and getting used to the skill before switching it out. See the [[Build:Guardian_-_Core_Power#Usage|Usage]] section below for more details. It is never recommended to drop {{Skill|Sword of Justice}}, as this is our most powerful DPS skill.
 
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* {{Skill|Shelter}} - can be chained with {{Skill|Renewed Focus}} to cheese certain mechanics
 
 
* {{Skill|Signet of Resolve}} - an easy-to-use, reliable heal.
 
* {{Skill|Signet of Resolve}} - an easy-to-use, reliable heal.
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* {{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}} - useful if even more {{Tooltip|Stability}} is needed, very strong in farm zergs.
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* {{Skill|"Advance!"}} - defense + mobility
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* {{Skill|"Advance!"}} - provides on-demand {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Swiftness}}. Good in zergs or when fighting enemies with predictable attack patterns.
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* {{Skill|"Hold the Line!"}} - defense for yourself and nearby allies
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* {{Skill|"Hold the Line!"}} - {{Tooltip|Protection}} for yourself and allies.
 
 
* {{Skill|Smite Condition}} - condi cleanse
 
* {{Skill|Smite Condition}} - condi cleanse
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* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - excellent projectile hate
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* {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} - projectile hate
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* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} - projectile hate and extreme CC, though it has a long cooldown
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* {{Skill|Sanctuary}} - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown
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* {{Skill|"Feel My Wrath!"}} - {{Tooltip|Quickness}} and {{Tooltip|Fury}}
 
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* {{Skill|Renewed Focus}} - can be chained with {{Skill|Shelter}} to cheese certain mechanics
 
  
 
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==Specializations==
 
==Specializations==
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Zeal and Radiance make up the core of this build, providing us with very high {{Tooltip|Vulnerability}} and {{Tooltip|Might}} uptime, along with additional crit chance thanks to {{Tooltip|Resolution}}. Honor pairs best with these, as the extended symbol duration from {{Trait|Writ of Persistence}} increases uptime on all of the aforementioned buffs. Honor also grants us some endurance regeneration and {{Tooltip|Protection}}, which come in handy against stronger enemies.
 
 
{{Specialization|Zeal|bot|mid|bot}}
 
{{Specialization|Zeal|bot|mid|bot}}
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{{Specialization|Radiance|bot|bot|bot}}
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{{Specialization|Radiance|top|bot|bot}}
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{{Specialization|Honor|bot|bot|mid}}
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{{Specialization|Virtues|top|top|bot}}
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===Virtues===
 
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Virtues is lower DPS and defense than Honor when alone, however with allies it becomes our best choice for DPS thanks to higher uptime on {{Trait|Inspired Virtue}} and {{Tooltip|Unscathed Contender}}. It also provides us a very powerful group stunbreak via {{Trait|Indomitable Courage}}.
 
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{{Specialization|Virtues|top|top|bot|variant=y}}
 
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
 
Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.<br>
 
Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.<br>
  
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===Basic Equipment===
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===Standard Equipment===
 
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
 
| weight = Heavy
 
| weight = Heavy
 
| stats = Berserker
 
| stats = Berserker
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Scholar
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| weapon1 = Greatsword
 
| weapon1 = Greatsword
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| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| weapon3 = Sword
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| weapon3 = Longbow
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| weapon4 = Focus
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| weapon4 =  
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| relic = relic of the thief
 
}}
 
}}
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* Use {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets for extra defense if required.
 
  
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===Dragon===
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===Free-to-play Equipment===
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This set uses similar gear to [[Build:Dragonhunter_-_Power_DPS]], making it a highly versatile setup for general PVE that performs very well in both open world and endgame PVE.
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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
 
{{PvE equipment
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| stats = Dragon
 
 
| weight = Heavy
 
| weight = Heavy
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Scholar
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| stats = Berserker
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| weapon1 = Greatsword
 
| weapon1 = Greatsword
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| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| weapon3 = Sword
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| weapon3 = Longbow
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| weapon4 = Focus
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| weapon4 =  
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Force
 
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
 
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Impact
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| weapon1-stats = Berserker
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| relic = relic of the thief
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| weapon3-stats = Berserker
 
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| weapon4-stats = Berserker
 
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| variant =
 
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| head =
 
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| shoulders = Berserker
 
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| chest =
 
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| hands = Berserker
 
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| legs =
 
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| feet = Berserker
 
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| backpiece =
 
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| accessory1 =
 
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| accessory2 = Berserker
 
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| amulet =
 
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| ring1 =
 
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| ring2 =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Other Equipment===
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===Equipment Variants===
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Open World allows players to be incredibly versatile with their build. If the above equipment above isn't to your liking, you can customize your build with some of the options below. Keep in mind that the variants listed below are not generally accepted in raids, fractals, or other instanced PVE which may limit the versatility or usability of your build.  
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====Other Options====
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar}} - nearly identical damage to {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Dragonhunter}}.  
  
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===Defense===
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====Relics====
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* {{Tooltip|Knight}} trinkets can be used for a boost to Toughness. With a Jade Core, these provide more EHP than something like {{Tooltip|Marauder}} but the DPS loss is a bit higher.
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There are many good relics for general play in open world and others that may be specific to this build. Swap based on preference.
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* {{Sigil|Energy}} can replace {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Impact}}
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* {{Relic|Relic of Cerus}} - dps
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* {{Relic|Relic of the Cavalier}} - dps/defense; use with Skyscale's Fire Field for stacking boons.
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* {{Relic|Relic of Speed}} - mobility
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* {{Relic|Relic of the Adventurer}} - defense
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* {{Relic|Relic of Durability}} - defense
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* {{Relic|Relic of the Zephyrite}} - defense
  
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===Budget===
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====Defense====
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* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Air}} is a very good budget replacement for {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Force}}.
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* Invest in a Jade Core for additional HP and access to Jade Protocols.
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Infiltration}} is a budget replacement for {{Rune|Scholar}}  
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* {{Tooltip|Knight|Knight's Trinkets}} - extra defense
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* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Energy}} - increased evasion
  
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====Budget====
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of Infiltration}}
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* {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Air}}
  
 
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==Usage==
 
==Usage==
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===Damage===
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===Damage Basics===
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* Thanks to the Virtues traitline, you should be spamming {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} as often as possible. Since it resets on kill, you can use it often for a significant damage boost.  
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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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* Your main damage skills are {{Skill|Symbol of Wrath}}, {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}}, {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}, {{Skill|Ray of Judgment}}, {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}}, and {{Skill|Sword of Justice}}. Swap between your weapons using these skills whenever possible, and fill with autoattacks.
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* Maintain {{Tooltip|Resolution}} as much as possible to proc {{Tooltip|Radiance}} traits.
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** Never interrupt your autoattack chain as all the damage is loaded in the last hit.
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* Your symbols apply {{Tooltip|Vulnerability}} every tick.
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* {{Tooltip|Resolution}} is a massive damage boost so you should try to have it up as much as possible. Your main Resolution sources are {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}}, {{Skill|Symbol of Wrath}}, {{Trait|Healer's Resolution}}, and {{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}}
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* {{Trait|Unscathed Contender}} means we want to stay high HP and maintain {{Tooltip|Aegis}} when possible, so do your best to avoid damage.
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** {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} resets off every kill thanks to {{Trait|Renewed Justice}}.
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** In long fights where you can't reset {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} you can consider bringing {{Skill|Hallowed Ground}} and traiting {{Trait|Master of Consecrations}}.
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===Damage Priorities===
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* If you want more stacks of might; Consider using {{Trait|Zealous Scepter}} instead of {{Trait|Fiery Wrath}}. Choosing Either of them will not cost you any loss of damage.
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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.
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* Try to fight enemies in your symbols to get the stacking damage buff from {{Trait|Symbolic Avenger}}.
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{{Tooltip|Greatsword}}:
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* If using {{Trait|Unscathed Contender}}, try not to get hit
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Resolution}}
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# {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}}
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# {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
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# {{Skill|Leap of Faith}}
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# Do not interrupt auto-attack chains.
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{{Tooltip|Longbow}}:
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# {{Skill|Symbol of Energy}}
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# {{Skill|True Shot}}
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# {{Skill|Hunter's Ward}}
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# {{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 auto-attack chains.
  
 
===Defense===
 
===Defense===
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* {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} is a powerful defensive skill.
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* {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}} - blocks attacks, breaks stun
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* {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}}, {{Skill|Leap of Faith}}, and {{Skill|Symbol of Blades}} blind enemies.
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* {{Skill|"Stand Your Ground!"}} - breaks stun
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* {{Skill|Zealot's Defense}}, {{Skill|Wall of Reflection}} and {{Skill|Shield of the Avenger}} can be used against projectiles.
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* {{Skill|Leap of Faith}} - blind
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* Activating {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}} gives aegis, protection, Resolution, stability, and a stun break.
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* {{Skill|Virtue of Justice}} - blind
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* You can run {{Skill|Shelter}} for more active defense.
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* {{Skill|Litany of Wrath}} - massive heal, but requires you to continue dealing damage
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* {{Skill|Renewed Focus}} is a 3-second invulnerability skill that also refreshes {{Skill|Virtue of Resolve}} and {{Skill|Virtue of Courage}}.
 
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* Remember to always dodge and sidestep attacks if possible. Don't get hit by anything you can move out of.
 
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===Sustain===
 
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* This build doesn't have much sustained healing, so avoiding damage is extremely important in long fights.
 
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* Use {{Skill|Leap of Faith}} to heal yourself for each enemy you hit.
 
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* When at extremely low health, activate {{Skill|Litany of Wrath}}, then use {{Skill|Whirling Wrath}} for an immense amount of self-healing.
 
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* You can activate {{Skill|Virtue of Resolve}} for an emergency heal and condition cleanse.
 
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* For a big condition cleanse, use {{Skill|Shield of Wrath}} while in a light field.
 
  
 
===Crowd Control===
 
===Crowd Control===
 
* {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
 
* {{Skill|Binding Blade}}
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* {{Skill|Hammer of Wisdom}}
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* {{Skill|Deflecting Shot}}
 
* {{Skill|Bane Signet}} (as a last resort)
 
* {{Skill|Bane Signet}} (as a last resort)

Revision as of 01:46, 29 August 2023

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 August 29, 2023 and is up to date for the March 19, 2024 patch.

Overview

This is a very basic guardian build which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.


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 hate
  • 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
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Berserker
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Greatsword
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Longbow
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6


Relic

Free-to-play Equipment

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

Head
Berserker
Shoulders
Berserker
Chest
Berserker
Hands
Berserker
Legs
Berserker
Feet
Berserker
Backpiece
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Greatsword
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Longbow
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6


Relic

Equipment Variants

Other Options

  • Rune of Superior Rune of the Scholar - nearly identical damage to Rune of 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 of Cerus - dps
  • Relic of the Cavalier - dps/defense; use with Skyscale's Fire Field for stacking boons.
  • Relic of Speed - mobility
  • Relic of the Adventurer - defense
  • Relic of Durability - defense
  • Relic of the Zephyrite - defense

Defense

  • Invest in a Jade Core for additional HP and access to Jade Protocols.
  • Knight's Trinkets Knight's Trinkets - extra defense
  • Sigil of Superior Sigil of Energy - increased evasion

Budget

  • Rune of Superior Rune of Infiltration
  • Sigil of Superior Sigil of Air


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. Use Virtue of Courage and Virtue of Resolve to maintain Inspiring Virtue and Resolution Resolution. Avoid this against bosses, as the passive Burning Burning generated from this trait is more valuable due to Radiant Power and Inner Fire.
  • Maintain Resolution Resolution as much as possible to proc 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 auto-attack chains.

Longbow Longbow:

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

Sword Sword/Focus Focus:

  1. Ray of Judgment
  2. Zealot's Defense
  3. Symbol of Blades
  4. Do not interrupt auto-attack chains.

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
  • Deflecting Shot
  • Bane Signet (as a last resort)
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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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